Tag: spiritual disciplines
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How spiritual disciplines help you love others – a talk with Jeff Loach
God provides “spiritual disciplines” to help you be more like Jesus. In this talk with Jeff Loach, he explains some of these key practices, how they shape you, and how they help you mature and love others in an age of superficiality. Oh, and they’re not just for “spiritual superstars,” but for people like you…
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Helpful Study Bibles
If possible, I think every home should have a Study Bible. But what is that and how is it different from a normal Bible? This post and podcast describes 7 good Study Bibles, and touches on 6 specialty Study Bibles.
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![Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/prayers-jesus.png?w=1024)
Praying for what Jesus prays for [Sermon]
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]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/joy-feb-5-cr-2.png?w=1024)
Finding joy when you don’t feel it [Sermon]
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
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]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sermon-graphics-and-titles-45.png?w=1024)
Tarrying with a Lord you cannot see [Sermon]
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.
