Matthew Ruttan

Tag: gospel of john

  • Failure doesn’t disqualify you [Sermon]

    Failure doesn’t disqualify you [Sermon]

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    Jesus was about to physically leave them. Could they continue his message and mission even though they were deeply flawed? Yes. And so can you. This sermon on John 21 explains why and how.

  • Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]

    Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]

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    When we think of a missionary we usually think of someone going to serve in another country. But we all have a commission, even here in our own neighbourhoods. This sermon explores a lesser-known commission in John 20:19-31 and also looks at the story of ‘doubting Thomas.’

  • Bleedership [Sermon]

    Bleedership [Sermon]

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    Leadership is desperately needed — and not just from others, and not just in ‘official’ capacities. You have many opportunities to show unofficial leadership. This sermon on John 19:1-16 explores some critical historical context to highlight the kind of leader Jesus was, and who we can emulate.

  • Live like royalty [Sermon]

    Live like royalty [Sermon]

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    Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world. What does that mean and what are the implications for those of us who follow him but who still live in this world? This sermon is on John 18:19-40 and provides some practical responses to our royal identity.

  • Integrity under pressure [Sermon]

    Integrity under pressure [Sermon]

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    Integrity is good. But it’s hard to demonstrate under pressure. This sermon explores John 18:1-18 and the examples of Peter and Jesus under pressure. It provides a one-sentence filter to help us have integrity under pressure.

  • Is it all chance or providence? [Sermon]

    Is it all chance or providence? [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    Is your life unfolding according to chance, or a bigger plan? Jesus teaches about providence: the invisible hand of God guiding and upholding your specific life. This sermon explores John 16:25-33 (and some of Psalm 22) to see this providence not only in the good, but in the difficult.