Four Signs of Spiritual Maturity
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
3h ago
Maturity is meant to be shared. People on the narrow path need people on the narrow path. This episode and post outlines four signs of spiritual maturity. What if God had given someone you know—and perhaps even you—a measure of maturity which would help others along the path ..read more
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What happens to babies when they die?
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
3d ago
In this episode I answer a question in a Q & A Forum about what happens to babies when they die ..read more
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What People on the Narrow Path Need [Sermon]
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
3d ago
They knew Jesus, but were swerving from the narrow path. That's when a more mature Christian stepped in to help. If the path was wide, they wouldn't have needed help. But they did. (And so do we.) John Climacus said, "Demons fear concentration as thieves fear dogs." Ah yes. Clarity is the enemy of the Enemy. This sermon takes us through Colossians 1:1-14 ..read more
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Reaching out to help a young church (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:1-14)
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
5d ago
They were a young church and drifting toward the ditch. Why? Because they were losing sight of Jesus. Paul wrote them a loving letter to help. This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:1-14 (and an introduction to the book as a whole ..read more
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Firm Faith in the Resurrection [Series Summary]
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
1w ago
Belief in the resurrection is vital. Taking it out of our faith is like taking the heart out of our body. Are you confident about it? This post addresses 7 of the biggest push-backs to the believability of the resurrection, and provides 4 additional reasons for confidence. The resurrection: without it, futility; with it, everything ..read more
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 2) Explaining and defending our foundational belief [Sermon]
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
1w ago
Are you able to humbly yet confidently explain or defend your faith in the resurrection? This sermon is Part 2 of a 2-part in a mini-series about our foundational belief. It looks to the text and also the life of the early church and provides more reasons for confidence (and courage ..read more
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Did the resurrection really happen? (Part 1) Explaining and defending our foundational belief
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
2w ago
Without the resurrection our faith is "futile" (1 Cor 15:17). This sermon (Part 1 of 2) explores John 20:19-31 and presents (and responds to) 5 of the most common conspiracy theories which try to undermine the resurrection. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Do you ..read more
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God Who Raises Corpses – a prayer of resurrection hope
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
3w ago
Ours is a God who raises corpses. This is our Easter morning prayer from Westminster Church. It is a prayer of hope for help for the people of God ..read more
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Is everything sad going to come untrue? [Sermon]
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
3w ago
At the end of the Lord of the Rings trilogy Frodo asks, "Is everything sad going to come untrue?" Because of the resurrection of Christ, the answer is Yes! This Easter morning sermon (also released as a podcast) looks at John 20:1-18, Jesus as the second Adam, and four incredible things believers can expect to experience in God's new creation. The nails failed, and we are summoned forward toward a new day in the footsteps of the One who is laughing loudly in the face of death ..read more
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The Perfect Blood of the Lamb [Sermon]
Matthew Ruttan
by MatthewRuttan
1M ago
The imagery is kind of harsh. Blood? In fact, some people try to avoid talking about it. But Good Friday is not a time for closing our eyes to the reality of sin, suffering and sacrifice. This podcast is my sermon from Good Friday. It takes us through Exodus 12 and the 10th plague on the Egyptians to help explain Jesus as the lamb of God. If you ever feel uncertain or as if your faith is "small," you're going to want to listen ..read more
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