Tag: joy
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![Encased in Grace (The Art of Noticing) [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nov-9.png?w=1024)
Encased in Grace (The Art of Noticing) [Sermon]
Have you ever noticed how some people see the same things but see different things? It’s a matter of perception. Sometimes you just have to look closer. Sometimes you just have to look differently. We are encased in grace. But do you notice? This is a sermon on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)
As they waited for Jesus’ return, Paul told them to assume a certain posture and attitude: rejoicing, praying, thanking. This episode is a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28.
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![Finding joy when you don’t feel it [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/joy-feb-5-cr-2.png?w=1024)
Finding joy when you don’t feel it [Sermon]
We live in a quick-fix culture. Sine we can get some things quickly, we assume we should be able to get all things quickly — even when it comes to joy. But not so fast. Think diet not pill. This sermon is on John 16:4-25 and a joy which overcomes sorrow.
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The advantage of Jesus’ departure, three ways the Spirit works, and sorrowful joy (Growing Deeper with John 16:4b-24)
How in the world can it be to the disciples “advantage” for Jesus to leave? But it is. Otherwise, he will not send the Holy Spirit to them. This episode looks is a Bible Study on John 16:4b-24 and looks at this question and also 3 ways the Spirit works in the world.
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Trials, joy & perseverance – a talk with Dan Scott
When Dan Scott was a boy his home burned to the ground. The next morning his father read James 1:2-3 and led them in prayer. In this talk with the national Moderator of the PCC we talk about hardship and it’s relationship to joy and perseverance.
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![Honoured to be dishonoured [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fasting-14.png?w=1024)
Honoured to be dishonoured [Sermon]
When you care more about what God thinks than what people think you have reached a tipping point called joy. This is what I explore in this sermon on Acts 5:17-42.
