We modern people like to think we’re “independent thinkers,” but in reality we’re very impressionable. If we're not careful that can lead to disaster - and evil. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 3 John and the role imitation plays in our discipleship.
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Biblical guidelines for prayer
Isn't prayer simply talking to God? Yes, but the Bible also provides us with guidelines for prayer that is decidedly effective. This episode provides 8 (actually 9) of them. As Martin Luther King Jr said: "To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing."
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Encouragement in the Valley
The word ‘encouragement’ has ‘courage’ in it. It comes from an old French word ‘corage,’ meaning heart. Encouragement is about enlarging or fortifying someone’s heart—who they are within—so that they can face the battles of life. Not only is this something we need to receive, but it’s something we need to give for the living […]
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How can I pray more effectively?
God tells us to pray. We know it's important. But are our prayers effective? Are we missing something? Maybe. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 5:14 and leaves us with several biblical guidelines for effective prayer. Alignment matters.
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When following God’s commandments feels difficult
God's commands can feel difficult -- like something we have to do, not something we want to do. But when we better understand the reasons behind them, it can shift our perspective (and relationship). This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks 1 John 5:1-12.
Since a pulse doesn’t mean you’re alive, this podcast is about the vitality of firm faith, pursuing personal integrity, and consistently keeping the main thing the main thing in practical ways day-by-day.
Matthew Ruttan is a disciple of King Jesus, husband to Laura, dad-of-three, pastor at Westminster, author of Turbulence and The Up Daily Devotional, lover of simplicity, sincerity, clarity and campfires. Servant of the Word. John 10:10.
New Zealand