spiritual growth – Page 5

Trials can be trainers and teachers [Sermon]

Nov 23, 2021

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What if a current trial was God training or teaching you to become more holy? What if God didn’t want lesser things for you, but greater? That’s what I explore in this sermon on Hebrews 12:1-13.

Urgent: Approach God’s throne with boldness (Growing Deeper with Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10)

Oct 17, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Bible Studies, Podcast

If we don’t know God’s heart, we’re less likely to go to him when times get tough. But if we do, we can find grace and help in our urgent times of need. That’s what this sermon explores on Hebrews 4:14 – 5:10.

Conscience, the Puritans, and forming our minds today – a talk with Richard Topping

Jul 15, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Interviews, Podcast

In this podcast episode, I talk with Richard Topping, professor and principal at VST, about conscience, the Puritans, society, and forming our minds today.

Courage and holy boldness no matter what (Growing Deeper with Acts 4:1-31)

Jun 6, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Bible Studies, Podcast

In this episode of The Pulse Podcast I give an in-depth look at Acts 4:1-31, a story about the disciples faith in the face of threat as a part of the young church; I stress 3 takeaways for our situation today.

How to grow wiser—with thanks to J.I. Packer

Jan 28, 2021

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Matthew Ruttan

in Feature Talks, Podcast

Wisdom. What is it? How do we get it? With help from theologian J.I. Packer, this podcast shares 3 insights. Information can fill the head; but wisdom can fill the heart.