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Tag: heaven

Jesus prepares a place for us, is the (only) Way, and calls us to bold prayer (Growing Deeper with John 14:1-14)

December 11, 2022 MatthewRuttan

This teaching by Jesus includes comfort, controversy, and a call. First, he tells his disciples that he goes ahead to prepare a place for them

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Can we earn heaven? Matthew 7:21 unsettles me, please explain

October 25, 2022 MatthewRuttan

In this episode I answer a question in the Q & A Forum: “What Jesus says in Matthew 7:21 unsettles me because it indicates that you can only get into heaven if you do God’s will. I thought we couldn’t earn heaven so this seems a bit confusing to me. I’m also very aware of my many faults and sins! Can you explain?”

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John 3:16—If I should wake before I die [Sermon]

March 7, 2022 MatthewRuttan

John 3:16. It’s a world-famous summary verse of what matters most. Heaven, hell, belief, condemnation, rescue, love, faith, Jesus. This sermon mines this text and provides 6 ideas to go deeper and higher.

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How can I make rest happen when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel?

January 12, 2022 MatthewRuttan

How can I make rest happen when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel? I was asked this at a Q & A forum. Here’s my response.

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Can you lose your salvation?

September 29, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this podcast episode, I respond to a question at Westminster’s Q & A Forum: Can you lose your salvation?

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The One Great Banquet—on earth as it is in heaven (Growing Deeper with Luke 14:1-24)

February 21, 2021 MatthewRuttan

This podcast goes in-depth with Jesus’ parable of the Great Banquet (and more) in Luke 14:1-24. The host sets the scene and guest list; our job is to say Yes to the invitation and to join in with his celebration.

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Heaven’s Expats [Sermon]

June 29, 2020 MatthewRuttan

As we approach Canada Day, how does our eternal citizenship (in heaven) impact our Canadian citizenship? Because it should. In this sermon I try to answer that question through the lens of Psalm 85.

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Heaven & Hell, Part 4 – Who goes where? (And who decides?) [Podcast]

January 27, 2019 MatthewRuttan

When it comes to heaven and hell, who goes where, and who decides? How, those are huuuge questions! This podcast explores them in Part of the ‘Heaven & Hell’ series.

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Heaven & Hell, Part 2 – What is heaven like? [Podcast]

January 13, 2019 MatthewRuttan

Unless you’re a robot, you’ve probably wondered what heaven is like. After all, all of us are one heartbeat away from death. Will we meet

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Heaven & Hell, Part 1 – How do we know? [Podcast]

January 6, 2019 MatthewRuttan

A Gallup poll revealed that 81% of people believe in heaven, but only 69% believe in hell. We like to believe in things we like,

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New Song – “From Heaven to Earth”

December 6, 2016 MatthewRuttan

Here’s my latest song, “From Heaven to Earth.” Recorded live at Westminster on December 4th. To me, music can inspire dreams because it puts wings on words.

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Is It Harder For Men To Believe?

July 16, 2014 MatthewRuttan

There’s a church on the west coast that decorates with darker colours. Why? Because it wants to attract more men. Is it harder for men

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