Tag: sermon
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Disordered loves
There are a lot of good things in life. But if we put good things in a bad order, good things can leave us in a bad way. Augustine said: “The essence of sin is disordered love.” We love different things. We love family and friends, we love music and certain foods, we love work…
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How To Achieve World Peace: Step 1
World peace. How do we get there? Is there any hope? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) examines Philippians 2:4-9 and is about step 1. Your soul will thank you.
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![Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/may-5-1.png?w=1024)
Mesus, McJesus and the Rise of Fear [Sermon]
“Mesus” is a temptation for all of us; it’s self-projection. “McJesus” is consumerism gone bad, even with our faith–picking and choosing beliefs, even drawing from other religions. When these things happen, fear and anxiety can increase. They love a vacuum. This sermon is on Colossians 2:6-23 and unpacks the Lordship of Jesus; because of him,…
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![What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/apr-21.png?w=1024)
What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]
They knew Jesus, but were swerving from the narrow path. That’s when a more mature Christian stepped in to help. If the path was wide, they wouldn’t have needed help. But they did. (And so do we.) John Climacus said, “Demons fear concentration as thieves fear dogs.” Ah yes. Clarity is the enemy of the…
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![Pride Goes Before Destruction – Esther, Part 3 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/feb25.png?w=1024)
Pride Goes Before Destruction – Esther, Part 3 [Sermon]
“Pride goes before destruction…” This proverb is illustrated perfectly (and bloodily) in the rise and fall of Haman. This sermon explores Esther 5-7 and also asks how we can avoid pride and destruction in our own lives today.
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![Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/missionary.png?w=1024)
Ordinary Missionary [Sermon]
When we think of a missionary we usually think of someone going to serve in another country. But we all have a commission, even here in our own neighbourhoods. This sermon explores a lesser-known commission in John 20:19-31 and also looks at the story of ‘doubting Thomas.’
