Tag: love of God
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Yes to Light, No to Darkness
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. So said John the apostle. How do we walk in that “light” and turn from darkness? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores 1 John 1:1-10 and is Part in the series “For the love of God.” Let’s bear the cross AND…
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His steadfast love endures forever (Growing Deeper with Psalm 118)
Psalm 118 was on people’s minds as Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. They had sung it’s words and now quote its verses. This episode is a Bible study which explores why, and also the central theme that God’s steadfast love endures forever.
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![What do we really know about the historical Jesus, and how does that impact our faith? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sermon-graphics-and-titles-29.png?w=1024)
What do we really know about the historical Jesus, and how does that impact our faith? [Sermon]
Jesus is the centre of our faith. He came to give us life; but what was his like? What did he look like? What was it like growing up Nazareth? What was it like living under the oppressive rule of the Romans and even King Herod? Did he have a job before starting his ministry?…
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![Suffering from small thoughts about God no more [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hope-vid-1.png?w=1024)
Suffering from small thoughts about God no more [Sermon]
What is puzzling to you is a puzzle piece to God. When things seem just too much, maybe you need to ponder the hugeness of God. That’s what this sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21 explores.
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![Caution Counsel Encouragement [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sermon-sunday-titles-8.png?w=1024)
Caution Counsel Encouragement [Sermon]
Are you open to hearing from God for this specific chapter of your life? Do you need a word of caution, counsel, or encouragement? This is what we explore directly in this sermon on Hebrews 5:11-6:12.
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![Why is Good Friday good? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sundaygraph2-13.png?w=1024)
Why is Good Friday good? [Sermon]
“If Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified, shouldn’t it be called Bad Friday, or Sad Friday?” That’s what a child asked me a few years ago. In this sermon from Good Friday 2020 I explain why Good Friday is good as we gather at the foot of the cross to reflect on Isaiah…
