Tag: honesty
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People of the Word are People of Their Word—In These 3 Ways
Words have real power, for good or ill. How can we stay true in a time of cheap words, deception and manipulation? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), makes 3 practical suggestions. These are based on the 9th command to not bear false witness; Matthew 5:33-37 and James 3:1-12. Bonhoeffer said that a…
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![True Repentance: Create in me a Clean Heart [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/psalm-51.png?w=1024)
True Repentance: Create in me a Clean Heart [Sermon]
King David sinned. Big time. He pleaded to God for mercy and forgiveness. This sermon explores David’s story, Psalm 51, and how we too might engage in true repentance. It’s wanting your heart to follow your tongue.
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Urgent: Approach God’s throne with boldness (Growing Deeper with Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10)
If we don’t know God’s heart, we’re less likely to go to him when times get tough. But if we do, we can find grace and help in our urgent times of need. That’s what this sermon explores on Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10.
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![Being steady for someone when times get tough [Podcast]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/my-word-2.png?w=560)
Being steady for someone when times get tough [Podcast]
Being a person of your word matters. In fact, we could argue that, regardless of ethnicity, language, financial situation or background, people value honesty. And yet, it seems like we live in an age of verbal mistrust. So many people break promises that it doesn’t even surprise us anymore. That’s why I led a two-part…
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Two Awesome Rules for Your Home No Matter Who You Are or What You Believe
Every home has rules. Even the homes without rules have rules. (‘No rules’ is a rule!) Some are spoken, like ‘Put the toilet seat down.’ And some are unspoken, like ‘Don’t talk to dad until he’s had his first coffee.’ I realize it’s not popular to talk about rules. But what I’ve noticed is that…
