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Tag: sabbath

Exhale [Sermon]

May 9, 2022 MatthewRuttan

It’s a disorienting and tiring time. What if a confidence that God continues to work helps you to take the pressure off? That’s what I explore in this sermon on John 5:1-18.

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The invalid, the Sabbath, and what it means that God is always working (Growing Deeper with John 5:1-18)

May 8, 2022 MatthewRuttan

This podcast is a Bible study on John 5:1-18. An invalid is healed, Sabbath-police get angry, Jesus’ words invite both fury and joy. The fact that he does God’s work no matter what might be a soul-refreshing word you need to hear in this weary chapter.

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How can I make rest happen when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel?

January 12, 2022 MatthewRuttan

How can I make rest happen when I feel like I’m on a hamster wheel? I was asked this at a Q & A forum. Here’s my response.

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Heaven’s Appetizer [Sermon]

October 12, 2021 MatthewRuttan

Like an appetizer before a meal, one day a week for rest and worship is meant to whet your appetite for that glorious day when we’ll truly rest from worry, pain, work and fear. This sermon on Hebrews 4:1-13 explains why and how.

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Resting in peace… someday, but also today (Growing Deeper with Hebrews 4:1-13)

October 10, 2021 MatthewRuttan

One day a week for worship and rest is “heaven’s appetizer.” What is that, and why does it help us during tough, tiring times? That’s what I explore in this episode about Hebrews 4:1-13.

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Soul Fatigue—A Response [Sermon]

August 3, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Soul fatigue is a deep, inner exhaustion many people are feeling in the midst of COVID-19. This sermon explores what is going on, and some relief from Jesus.

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Tirritated – A new word for the resting-impaired

June 21, 2018 MatthewRuttan

Busyness is a modern cultural value. As a result, a lot of us are resting less. But that negatively impacts your ability to think clearly and function well. If you want to fight “tirritation” (and learn what that means) read on.

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