Tag: Luke 2
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(Replay) A serious historical deep dive into the Nativity Story
It’s the most famous story ever told. But what do all the details mean? What was Nazareth like? What is a Messiah, anyway? How long was the journey? And what does it all mean? This episode is a replay of a popular episode from a few years back. Enjoy this serious historical deep dive into…
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![With God All Things Are Possible [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-24.png?w=1024)
With God All Things Are Possible [Sermon]
With God are all things actually possible? Christmas is one of those times when God lifts our eyes yet again to the horizon of his possibility. This brief Christmas Eve message is posted as a podcast episode and sermon. “Every year you grow, you will find me bigger.”
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Something forgotten, fun facts and curiosities about the Christmas story
Why a census? How far to Bethlehem? Was Jesus born inside or outside? What is something we’ve forgotten (but previous generations didn’t)? This episode shares an informal, interactive time with the congregation on Christmas morning as I answer these questions and more.
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![Do Not Be Afraid [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sermon-sunday-titles-17.png?w=1024)
Do Not Be Afraid [Sermon]
We are living in a time of upheaval, a stampede of fear. In this concise Christmas Eve message I look at Luke 2: 8-14 and explain how fear retreats when Christ advances.
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![God’s People, God’s Priorities [Sermon PLUS extra content]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/mar152-2.png?w=1024)
God’s People, God’s Priorities [Sermon PLUS extra content]
We need to focus on the voice of God if we are to be found faithful. But it’s hard in a world of distraction. This look at the boy Jesus helps us. PLUS, new bonus audio feature!
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Playing Hurt [Christmas Eve Sermon]
After a brutal 2020, many of us feel like we’re playing hurt; maybe not physically, but in other ways. This message offers perspective and hope as we lick our wounds and peer into an uncertain 2021.
