Matthew Ruttan

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  • Crying like Jesus [Sermon]

    Crying like Jesus [Sermon]

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    What does it mean to be “like Jesus”? Should we be loving, humble and sacrificial? Yes. What about crying like Jesus? This sermon on John 11:28-57 explores this idea and suggests three takeaways outside Lazarus’ empty tomb.

  • Afraid no more [Sermon]

    Afraid no more [Sermon]

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    Fear may fill the world but it doesn’t have to fill your heart. This sermon unpacks John 11:1-27 — it’s part 1 of the raising of Lazarus.

  • Living an abundant life [Sermon]

    Living an abundant life [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    “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.

  • My Captain, My Ship [Sermon]

    My Captain, My Ship [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    You’re facing a storm. You need a captain. Which do you choose? The one with no experience, or the one with the winningest record in history? This sermon explores John 8:48-59. the divinity (and captaincy) of Jesus, and his ship (the church).

  • Truth makes your life better [Sermon]

    Truth makes your life better [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    Jesus calls the Devil the “father of lies.” Those are weighty words! How seriously do we take the battle between truth and deception? If you think your life is a playground when it’s really a battleground you’re going to get caught off guard time and time again. Fact is, truth makes your life better. God shares…

  • The H.A.L.O. Response [Sermon]

    The H.A.L.O. Response [Sermon]

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    Matthew Ruttan
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    “Don’t judge me!” That phrase is thrown around a lot these days. But what is the difference between being judgmental and using “right judgment” (which Jesus says we should do)? That’s what I explore in this sermon on John 7:1-24. “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”