Tag: suffering
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Christ in you, the hope of glory (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:24-2:5)
A mystery that was hidden for ages and generations has now been revealed: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Really? In sinful me? (Yes.) This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:24-2:5. Paul also talks about his own suffering and how Christ is the treasure chest of all wisdom and knowledge.
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![What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/sermon-graphics-gen-26.png?w=1024)
What God can do through you is greater [Sermon]
A national poll asked: “If you could ask God only one question and you knew he would give you an answer, what would you ask?” The most popular response was this: “Why is there pain and suffering in the world?” Some people think it’s punishment for sin. They wonder if they’ve done something to deserve…
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The God who works wonders through suffering and pain: the healing of the man born blind (Growing Deeper with John 9)
Does your hardship define you? Not necessarily. Does it limit God? No. This episode is a Bible study on John 9 — Jesus’ healing of the man born blind.
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The humanity of Jesus and three helps for weary souls (Growing Deeper with Hebrews 2:5-18)
Someone who has “been there” like you will be there for you. In this episode I explore this idea by looking in-depth at Hebrews 2:5-18, the humanity of Jesus, and help for weary souls.
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![Good out of evil [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sundaygraph2-3.png?w=1024)
Good out of evil [Sermon]
We live in a world with lots of evil. Will it win? Here I explore the story of Joseph. A more accurate view of who God is and what God does provides comfort, confidence and courage, even in the face of evil.
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![How Having a Purpose Helps With the Pain: “Help When It Hurts” – Part 2 [Podcast]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sunday-slides-2019-05-15.png?w=1024)
How Having a Purpose Helps With the Pain: “Help When It Hurts” – Part 2 [Podcast]
Worries, broken relationships, illness, financial hardship, a pain from your past that never seems to go away. Yup, life can hurt. Right now I’m leading a series called “Help When It Hurts.” Biblical teachings don’t assume that life will be a cakewalk. In fact, they presume that life will be difficult. None of us are offered a free pass; but…
