Tag: prayer
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![Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/prayers-jesus.png?w=1024)
Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]
Jesus prayed specific things for his future followers. If you believe, that’s you! This sermon (and podcast) explores John 17. Let’s pray what Jesus prayed for us, and also see what he wants from our lives.
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“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Does Jesus give us a blank cheque in prayer?
Jesus said: “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Is that a blank cheque? This podcast is a short exert from a worship service on December 18, 2022 and provides some explanation.
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The Shepherd’s Voice – a Bible reading and prayer
John 10:7-11 read by Ben Ruttan, and my opening prayer in worship based on the same text: The Good Shepherd and abundant life.
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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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![You go to who you know [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sermon-sunday-titles-2-1.png?w=1024)
You go to who you know [Sermon]
When you’re in over your head, you go to who you know for help. When we don’t take our most urgent pleas to God, it might be a symptom of not knowing his heart. This sermon on Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10 shows how when you know God’s heart, you’re more likely to open yours.
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![Despite Our Circumstances [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fasting-4.png?w=1024)
Despite Our Circumstances [Sermon]
What does it look like to obey God no matter what, and to trust God’s control no matter what? And what kinds of things should we pray for in threatening circumstances? This is what I explore in this sermon on Acts 4:1-31.
