Tag: gospel of john
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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,…
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The Good Shepherd, the sheep, and the thief (Growing Deeper with John 10:1-21)
This episode is a Bible study on John 10:1-21. I explore Jesus as the Good Shepherd, we the sheep, the thief, and share a word study in all occurrences of the word “life” in the Gospel to give us insight into life that is abundant.
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Living an abundant life [Sermon]
“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.
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![What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sermon-graphics-gen-26.png?w=1024)
What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]
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…
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My Captain, My Ship [Sermon]
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).
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The Great ‘I Am,’ and the eternal pre-existence of Jesus (Growing Deeper with John 8:48-59)
What provoked them to pick up rocks to stone Jesus? It was these words: “Before Abraham was, I am.” Not only was Jesus telling them that he lived before Abraham (who lived 2000 years before Jesus appeared on earth), but he applied the divine name of God (“I Am”) to himself. Since claiming to be…
