Tag: sovereignty of God
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God is our refuge, strength and fortress (Growing Deeper with Psalm 46)
Psalm 46 is often read during times of crises — both national and personal. It was also the inspiration for the hymn “A mighty fortress.” This episode is a Bible study on Psalm 46.
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![Is it all chance or providence? [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/providence-cr-cr2.png?w=1024)
Is it all chance or providence? [Sermon]
Is your life unfolding according to chance, or a bigger plan? Jesus teaches about providence: the invisible hand of God guiding and upholding your specific life. This sermon explores John 16:25-33 (and some of Psalm 22) to see this providence not only in the good, but in the difficult.
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![Suffering from small thoughts about God no more [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hope-vid-1.png?w=1024)
Suffering from small thoughts about God no more [Sermon]
What is puzzling to you is a puzzle piece to God. When things seem just too much, maybe you need to ponder the hugeness of God. That’s what this sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21 explores.
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We know who God is, but what is God?
In this podcast episode, I respond to a question at Westminster Church’s Q & A Forum: “We know who God is, but WHAT is God?”
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![Despite Our Circumstances [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fasting-4.png?w=1024)
Despite Our Circumstances [Sermon]
What does it look like to obey God no matter what, and to trust God’s control no matter what? And what kinds of things should we pray for in threatening circumstances? This is what I explore in this sermon on Acts 4:1-31.
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![Christ is in the Control Room [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fasting-2.png?w=1024)
Christ is in the Control Room [Sermon]
The one who needs to be in control is. (And it’s not you.) In this sermon on Luke 24:50-03 about the ascension of Jesus, I discuss how his cosmic coronation is very good news for his people today whether in Tokyo, Rio or Oro.
