Tag: Sermons
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![Spiritual Gifts 101 [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jan14.png?w=1024)
Spiritual Gifts 101 [Sermon]
If you are a Christian you have at least one ‘spiritual gift.’ But what is a spiritual gift in the first place? This sermon starts a mini-series on spiritual gifts, provides some definition, and helps us start to process to figure out which ones we might have.
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![Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-17.png?w=1024)
Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]
Mary is a model of humility, faith and virtue. She was also courageous. What can she teach us about faith today, especially when the future is uncertain? This sermon (also released as a podcast) answers the question by unpacking Luke 1:26-56.
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![It’s (b)right around the corner [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-10.png?w=1024)
It’s (b)right around the corner [Sermon]
Despair. It’s everywhere. But Jesus’ people have many reasons to hope! He is coming back. And since we know what will happen eventually, this influences how we live presently. This sermon is on 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18.
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![It’s getting harder to know what’s real [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-3.png?w=1024)
It’s getting harder to know what’s real [Sermon]
Deep fake videos, scammers and A.I. It’s getting hard to know what’s real. The Thessalonians had been duped concerning Jesus’ return. Paul sets the record straight, and also gives us wisdom to ponder for navigating life today. This sermon is on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17.
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![Encased in Grace (The Art of Noticing) [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nov-9.png?w=1024)
Encased in Grace (The Art of Noticing) [Sermon]
Have you ever noticed how some people see the same things but see different things? It’s a matter of perception. Sometimes you just have to look closer. Sometimes you just have to look differently. We are encased in grace. But do you notice? This is a sermon on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12.
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![Stabilizers for the Coming Storm [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nov-5.png?w=1024)
Stabilizers for the Coming Storm [Sermon]
Before Jesus returns several things will happen: wars, rumours of war, persecution, lawlessness… In light of all this, how should we live? Rejoice! Pray! Give thanks! This sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 describes how.
