Tag: peace with God
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A prayer to the muscular Saviour
Join in with this prayer to a muscular Saviour, a King who leads the charge and takes the victory, handing it over to his people…
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Christ is the visible image of the invisible God (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:15-23)
Mixed-up thinking results in mixed-up living. This was happening to the Colossians. They were doubting Jesus. As a result, their lives were starting to go off the rails. So Paul wrote a corrective letter which was helpful, loving and clear. He explained the supremacy of Jesus in no uncertain terms. This podcast is a Bible…
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![Am I a genuine follower of Jesus [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/feb4.png?w=1024)
Am I a genuine follower of Jesus [Sermon]
Is your faith sincere? Do you ever doubt? Do you wonder if you’ll one day get to the gates of heaven and be un-pleasantly surprised? This sermon explores the doctrine of ‘assurance,’ Ephesians 1:1-6 and 2:10, William Perkins’ 3 grounds for assurance, and hopefully provides clarity, comfort and encouragement. As Max Lucado says, there may…
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Jesus prepares a place for us, is the (only) Way, and calls us to bold prayer (Growing Deeper with John 14:1-14)
This teaching by Jesus includes comfort, controversy, and a call. First, he tells his disciples that he goes ahead to prepare a place for them in his Father’s house. This is often read at funerals. It was comforting for them then, and for us now. Second, he says that he is the Way, the Truth,…
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![Living an abundant life [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sermon-graphics-gen-33.png?w=1024)
Living an abundant life [Sermon]
“Live your best life now!” But what is your best life? Jesus said he came that we might have “abundant” life (John 10:10). This sermon explores that text and invites us to use our limited time on earth well.
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Still Lovable [Sermon]
Mistakes pile up. So do sins, failures and misplaced priorities that have hurt you and others, and have gone against God. But guess what? You are still lovable. Jesus died for you knowing you. That’s what this Good Friday sermon explores on John 19.
