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Apr 2024
Our faith seems to be increasingly under attack by the society around us. It’s gone from gentle skepticism to more aggressive criticism. In this context, are you able to humbly yet confidently explain or defend the resurrection of Christ? This sermon is Part 2 of a 2-part mini-series on the resurrection. In Part 1 we responded to five of the biggest conspiracy theories meant to undermine belief in the......
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Did the resurrection really happen? Explaining and defending our foundational belief
The resurrection of Christ is paramount. Without it our faith is “futile,” says Paul. It is vindication and victory, triumph over tribulation, the defeat of sin, Satan, death and darkness, and help and hope...
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God Who Raises Corpses – a resurrection prayer of hope
This is our pastoral prayer from Easter Sunday. Perhaps it could be your prayer as well.
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“Is everything sad going to come untrue?” (Sermon)
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! The resurrection was about one...
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The Perfect Blood of the Lamb (Sermon)
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...
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Virtue as We Enter the New Dark Ages
Virtue feels a bit out of place these days. Like a ninth grade student who has wandered into a party and isn’t sure if they’re in the right house, Virtue is a bit gangly...
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‘The Triumphal Entry’ (Sermon)
This Sermon is from our Palm Sunday Service. William Min, our Coordinator of Youth and Outreach led the service while Pastor Ruttan was on his last day of vacation. William looked at the story...
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The resurrection and the life
On Sunday March 17, 2024, William Min (our Coordinator of Youth and Outreach) led the Sermon while Pastor Ruttan was away on his annual vacation. William looked at the story of how Jesus resurrects...
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‘When tokens point to Jesus’ (Youth Time message from William from Mar.10, 2024)
Pastor Ruttan recently used the quote “ A coincidence is a small miracle when God chooses to remain anonymous.” That has been true for my life… on more than many occasions! It is good to...
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Crooked Sticks Draw Straight Lines – Esther, Part 5 (Sermon)
Things are turning into a bloody mess. And yet, there is joy. The Jews of ancient Persia stand under an annihilation order. But now they are allowed to defend themselves. All of it occurs...
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