Tag: society
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![In a new and uncertain era, what is our stronghold and purpose? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sermon-sunday-titles-10.png?w=1024)
In a new and uncertain era, what is our stronghold and purpose? [Sermon]
Is it the dawn of a new, uncertain era? Are we in the ‘gray zone’? This sermon explores Jesus’ words at the Feast of Tabernacles in John 7:25-52 and some guidance for the road ahead.
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![Which Judge would you rather have? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sermon-sunday-titles-2.jpg?w=1024)
Which Judge would you rather have? [Sermon]
People balk at having a Judge. But we do. Would you rather have one Judge who is for you, or a hundred judges who are against you? That’s what this sermon on John 5:19-29 explores, along with the question about whether we can trust that the Gospels accurately preserve Jesus’ words.
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![Fickle or Faithful [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sermon-sunday-titles-4.png?w=1024)
Fickle or Faithful [Sermon]
Crowds can be fickle. One day they’re yelling “Hosanna!” to Jesus and a few days later they’re crying “Crucify him!” Where are we in the mix? Are we fickle, or faithful? That’s what this Palm Sunday sermon explores with John 12:12-19, along with four practical helps toward faithfulness.
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Is the world getting more argumentative? (and how to respond)
In this podcast episode, I respond to a question at Westminster Church’s Q & A Forum: “Is the world getting more argumentative? Thoughts from a biblical perspective?”
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![In But Not Of The World [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sunday-oct-25-1.png?w=1024)
In But Not Of The World [Sermon]
What does it mean to be “in” but not “of” the world? This message on James 4 explains it and offers some help.
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![Responding to an age of polarization [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sundaygraph2-7.png?w=1024)
Responding to an age of polarization [Sermon]
How did everything get so polarized? It’s complicated. But here are 3 observations and 1 suggestion for how to respond as God’s people based on Matt. 7:1-5.
