second coming – Page 2 – Matthew Ruttan

No One Left Behind (when Jesus returns) [Sermon]

Oct 17, 2023

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The second coming of Jesus. It has fascinated people since the earliest days. Just this week it was trending on social media. But what is going to happen, and how does that fit into the big picture of WHY it needs to happen. In this sermon I discuss these things as I unpack 1 Thessalonians…

Holiness is Readiness [Sermon]

Sep 25, 2023

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Matthew Ruttan

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The idea of holiness has pretty much been trampled. Gee, I wonder why that is? God is holy. And we are told to be holy as a way to prepare for the return of Jesus. This sermon is on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.

Hope lifts you forward [Sermon]

Sep 11, 2023

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Matthew Ruttan

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What difference does hope make when life is hard? That’s what I explore in this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. It is part 1 in a series called The Beginning is Nigh.

The End of the World: A helpful book to navigate biblical teachings

Jun 12, 2023

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Matthew Ruttan

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The end of the world. It’s a popular (and much debated) topic. This podcast (and video) introduces you to a new book which I think is helpful, thoughtful and biblical. It’s by Brian Irwin (with Tim Perry): “After Dispensationalism: Reading the Bible for the end of the world.”

Be prepared, not surprised [Sermon]

Mar 15, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

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What do we know about the end times? What don’t we? This sermon from on Luke 21:5-38 explores these questions and more. One thing is for sure: We should be prepared, not surprised.