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Tag: spiritual disciplines

Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]

February 21, 2023 MatthewRuttan

Jesus prayed specific things for his future followers. If you believe, that’s you! This sermon (and podcast) explores John 17. Let’s pray what Jesus prayed for us, and also see what he wants from our lives.

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Finding joy when you don’t feel it [Sermon]

February 6, 2023 MatthewRuttan

We live in a quick-fix culture. Sine we can get some things quickly, we assume we should be able to get all things quickly — even when it comes to joy. But not so fast. Think diet not pill. This sermon is on John 16:4-25 and a joy which overcomes sorrow.

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Looking within and spiritual disciplines as we seek to love God – an interview by Chris Pullenayegem

January 26, 2023 MatthewRuttan

I was recently interviewed by Chris Pullenayegem from the Vancouver School of Theology about looking within, spiritual disciplines, and encouraging an ethos of discipleship in a congregation. This podcast is a recording of our talk.

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Tarrying with a Lord you cannot see [Sermon]

January 23, 2023 MatthewRuttan

It doesn’t make the headlines like the apocalypse or the last social justice issue. But “abiding in Christ” is something we’re told to do, shapes us over the long haul, and gives us joy. But what is it? How do we do it? This sermon on John 15:1-17 answers these questions.

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“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Does Jesus give us a blank cheque in prayer?

December 19, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Jesus said: “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” Is that a blank cheque? This podcast is a short exert from a worship service on December 18, 2022 and provides some explanation.

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Listening to and walking with The Good Shepherd (Growing Deeper with John 10:22-42)

October 3, 2022 MatthewRuttan

This episode is a Bible Study on John 10:22-42 and explores the idea of listening to (and following) the Good Shepherd when we can’t actually see or hear him.

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How to hear Jesus’ voice when you can’t actually hear his voice [Sermon]

October 3, 2022 MatthewRuttan

Throughout history, many people have claimed to hear God’s voice. Prophets certainly did. Madmen with Messiah complexes leading people into the desert to die did

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Fasting: Powerful, passed-over, and counter-cultural

May 12, 2021 MatthewRuttan

In this episode of The Pulse Podcast, I discuss the much-neglected (but powerful) practice of fasting. Our society is more into self-indulgence than self-control. But Jesus assumed his disciples would do it. So here is some background and help.

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Suggestions for a more robust prayer life

July 29, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Prayer is important — and sometimes difficult. Okay, maybe often? Here are 8 practical suggestions to help you with “the sweetest work of the soul.”

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Pray—as a first resort [Sermon]

July 27, 2020 MatthewRuttan

We know prayer is important, right? But let’s be honest. It’s easy to get in a rut. Here are three helps from Luke 18:1-8 and some practical tips.

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Your weapons in the war against fear [Sermon]

March 29, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Because of COVID-19 there’s a lot of change and uncertainty out there—and with it an invisible enemy: Fear. But how can we be victorious over

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I know prayer is important, but it’s a constant battle. Can you give some tips? [Video]

March 4, 2020 MatthewRuttan

In this video from Westminster’s Q & A Forum, I offer 7 points in response to this very honest (and important) question.

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5 Helpful Study Bibles

January 28, 2020 MatthewRuttan

Reading the Bible is important — and it can also be hard to understand sometimes! So here are 5 Study Bibles that can help.

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Spirituality for Normal People – The Podcast

April 11, 2017 MatthewRuttan

When you hear the word “spirituality” what do you think about? There was a time in my life when that word made me think about incense and mellow

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What Did Jesus Actually Say About Prayer?

November 24, 2015 MatthewRuttan

I heard an expression that “There are no atheists in foxholes”—meaning that when people are in trouble they call out to God, no matter who

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