spiritual disciplines – Page 3

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

Jan 26, 2023

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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.

Tarrying with a Lord you cannot see [Sermon]

Jan 23, 2023

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Matthew Ruttan

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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.

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

Dec 19, 2022

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Matthew Ruttan

in Feature Talks, Podcast

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.

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

Oct 3, 2022

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Matthew Ruttan

in Sermons

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 not. Having just told us that he is the Good Shepherd, Jesus says: “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” To those original followers,…

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

May 12, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Blogs, Feature Talks, Podcast

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.