Tag: gospel of john
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Jesus said he came to give us abundant life. What did he mean?
Is this Jesus’ version of “live your best life now”? Yes and No. Think bigger. Think life that is “abundant.” This podcast and blog distil Jesus’ use of the word “life” in John’s Gospel to two main ideas.
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![Light Locations [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sermon-graphics-gen-5.png?w=1024)
Light Locations [Sermon]
Jesus warns that the darkness can “overtake you.” Fortunately, God has provided light locations to keep us on the right path. This sermon explores John 12:27-50.
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![Costly, whole-hearted devotion [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sermon-graphics-gen-1-1.png?w=1024)
Costly, whole-hearted devotion [Sermon]
If you follow Jesus you are different. In 1961, 96% of people in our country identified as Christian. No longer. “No Religion” is now the second largest ‘religious’ category. And while you can’t read too much into what people tick on a census form, the fact remains that if you follow Jesus today, people will…
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![Crying like Jesus [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sermon-graphics-gen-15.png?w=1024)
Crying like Jesus [Sermon]
What does it mean to be “like Jesus”? Should we be loving, humble and sacrificial? Yes. What about crying like Jesus? This sermon on John 11:28-57 explores this idea and suggests three takeaways outside Lazarus’ empty tomb.
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![Afraid no more [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sermon-graphics-gen-12.png?w=1024)
Afraid no more [Sermon]
Fear may fill the world but it doesn’t have to fill your heart. This sermon unpacks John 11:1-27 — it’s part 1 of the raising of Lazarus.
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![How to hear Jesus’ voice when you can’t actually hear his voice [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sermon-graphics-gen-3.png?w=1024)
How to hear Jesus’ voice when you can’t actually hear his voice [Sermon]
Throughout history, many people have claimed to hear God’s voice. Prophets certainly did. Madmen with Messiah complexes leading people into the desert to die did not. Having just told us that he is the Good Shepherd, Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” To those original followers,…
