Tag: purpose
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![Fearfully and Wonderfully Made [Sermon, Psalm 139]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/psalm-139-1.png?w=1024)
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made [Sermon, Psalm 139]
Who are we if all the external signs of our identity are stripped away? Psalm 139 is one of the most personal, powerful and popular psalms. This sermon is based on it and helps us answer that question (in a world of competing answers).
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Jesus said he came to give us abundant life. What did he mean?
Is this Jesus’ version of “live your best life now”? Yes and No. Think bigger. Think life that is “abundant.” This podcast and blog distil Jesus’ use of the word “life” in John’s Gospel to two main ideas.
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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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Serious, self-sacrificial evangelism—a talk with Will Han
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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![Your input, God’s output [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sermon-sunday-titles-10.jpg?w=1024)
Your input, God’s output [Sermon]
Do you ever wonder if you can make a real difference? You can; but you may be thinking about it all wrong. That’s what this practical sermon on John 6:1-15 explores. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the thousands… and of an anonymous boy.
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John’s Gospel and the Word made flesh (Growing Deeper with John 1:1-5)
God incarnate. Eternal life. Wisdom for now. Big topics are on the menu in what may be the most famous and influential document on earth. In this episode I introduce it and look closely at verses 1-5.
