Matthew Ruttan

Tag: gospel of john

  • Living an abundant life [Sermon]

    Living an abundant life [Sermon]

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    “Live your best life now!” But what is your best life? Jesus said he came that we might have “abundant” life (John 10:10). This sermon explores that text and invites us to use our limited time on earth well.

  • What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]

    What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]

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    A national poll asked: “If you could ask God only one question and you knew he would give you an answer, what would you ask?” The most popular response was this: “Why is there pain and suffering in the world?” Some people think it’s punishment for sin. They wonder if they’ve done something to deserve…

  • My Captain, My Ship [Sermon]

    My Captain, My Ship [Sermon]

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    You’re facing a storm. You need a captain. Which do you choose? The one with no experience, or the one with the winningest record in history? This sermon explores John 8:48-59. the divinity (and captaincy) of Jesus, and his ship (the church).

  • Truth makes your life better [Sermon]

    Truth makes your life better [Sermon]

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    Jesus calls the Devil the “father of lies.” Those are weighty words! How seriously do we take the battle between truth and deception? If you think your life is a playground when it’s really a battleground you’re going to get caught off guard time and time again. Fact is, truth makes your life better. God shares…

  • Freed to serve [Sermon]

    Freed to serve [Sermon]

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    “The truth will set you free.” So said Jesus. Aren’t we already free? Not necessarily. Good things are both now and in the future. This sermon on John 8:31-38 explores just these things.

  • Follow the Light [Sermon]

    Follow the Light [Sermon]

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    “I am the light of the world. Whoever WATCHES me…” Oops, nix that. “Whoever FOLLOWS me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Let’s talk about why and how in this sermon on John 8:12-30. The light might not always take you where you want to go; but it takes…