Tag: trusting God
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Treating God like a vending machine—and why there’s a better way
Let’s be honest: Do we approach our relationship with God like a vending machine? If I do this, you do that? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks Psalm 33 and asks, do we want a relationship with God on his terms and for his purposes, or on our terms and for our…
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![Trust God and Leave the Results to Him [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/oct27.png?w=1024)
Trust God and Leave the Results to Him [Sermon]
What do we do when so much seems broken, uncertain or wrong? In this sermon on Mark 4:21-34, we explore the nature of God’s kingdom and how he encouraged his followers forward in a world where so much seems broken, uncertain or wrong.
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![Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/dec-17.png?w=1024)
Mary’s Yes: What she teaches us about faith when the future is uncertain [Sermon]
Mary is a model of humility, faith and virtue. She was also courageous. What can she teach us about faith today, especially when the future is uncertain? This sermon (also released as a podcast) answers the question by unpacking Luke 1:26-56.
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My eyes are not raised too high (Growing Deeper with Psalm 131)
It is short, sweet, personal and powerful. If you feel like life can be chaotic, threatening, confusing or anxious, you will benefit from this episode. It is a Bible study on Psalm 131.
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![Integrity under pressure [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/pressure.png?w=1024)
Integrity under pressure [Sermon]
Integrity is good. But it’s hard to demonstrate under pressure. This sermon explores John 18:1-18 and the examples of Peter and Jesus under pressure. It provides a one-sentence filter to help us have integrity under pressure.
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Proactively preparing for what could be the worst month of your life
January is bad, even in a good year! Maybe 1 of these ideas will help. Maybe it’s reverse inertia, stepping back from the Frenemy, or standing firm. Listening option available.
