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Tag: love one another

Desperate times call for loving measures [Sermon]

December 5, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Jesus lived in desperate times. Life was hard. He was about to be betrayed, tortured and killed. With that in mind he gave a new command. To run for the hills? Nope. This sermon explores John 13:31-38.

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Love one another as I have loved you: the meaning of Jesus’ new commandment (Growing Deeper with John 13:31-38)

December 4, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Love. It can change things. A lot of things. Bonhoeffer wrote: “Love asks nothing in return, but seeks those who need it.” The command to

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Serious, self-sacrificial evangelism—a talk with Will Han

June 1, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Evangelism is sharing the good news about Jesus. But it can be challenging (and intimidating). Will Han is a Buddhist monk-turned Christian, church-planter and missionary. He has a serious and self-sacrificial approach which flows from his own experience of Christ’s love. This podcast is a talk (and interview) with Rev. Han.

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Is the world getting more argumentative? (and how to respond)

June 15, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this podcast episode, I respond to a question at Westminster Church’s Q & A Forum: “Is the world getting more argumentative? Thoughts from a biblical perspective?”

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Falling, failing and faith in the footsteps of Jesus [Sermon]

February 1, 2021 MatthewRuttan

Jesus calls us to a high ethnical standard. But what about when we fail? Along with the very serious “blessings and woes,” that’s what this sermon explores. It is based on Luke 6:17-36.

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Gasoline or Love in a Tinderbox [Sermon]

June 7, 2020 MatthewRuttan

In many ways, our world feels like a tinderbox right now—and easily flammable. The COVID-19 pandemic—and all of it’s accompanying stress and stain—has pushed many

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6 ways to be loving in a pandemic

March 14, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Jesus’ instruction to “love your neighbour” persists in a pandemic. Here are 6 practical ways to do so.

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Who stole my purpose? [Video]

September 22, 2019 MatthewRuttan

A lot of people struggle with their purpose in life. This message explores 2 biblical texts for an answer in a down-to-earth and applicable way. Oh, and it will make you more content too!

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