Paradise is a person
Many people are always searching. No matter what, they are never content. Does that sound familiar, either for someone you know, or perhaps even also for yourself? In this message from April 11, 2021, Pastor...
The Game Plan
The resurrection changed everything. It turned the disciples into lions of courage and sustained them through unimaginable hardships. They came to know that it was not only something that had significance for one person, but...
In good hands
A lot of people feel like they are barely hanging on. Perhaps you are struggling with depression or anxiety. Maybe your family is experiencing fracture. Maybe you’re a professional and you feel like your work...
Be prepared, not surprised
What do we know about the end times? What don’t we? In this sermon on Luke 21:5-38, Pasor Ruttan explores these questions and more. One thing is for sure: We should be prepared, not surprised....
Not just what to believe – but how
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31, Jesus teaches us about the trappings of wealth, the importance of mercy, Hades, and the sufficiency of Scripture to teach us about all...
The way of the cross, no matter the cost
Over time the horrific and offensive nature of the cross has faded from view. Now we display them on our walls and wear them around our necks. But there was a time when the word...
The Lord of the Party
This message by Pastor Ruttan is on Luke 14:1-24. What does it mean that Jesus is Lord of the Party. What party? One on earth? Or in heaven? Or both? How do we RSVP? The...
Deleting words from dictionaries and other love-impoverishing things
Someone once said that those who write dictionaries have a disproportionate influence on human history. A little while ago “sin” was deleted from the Oxford Junior Dictionary. What does that mean? And what does it mean...
Falling, Failing & Faith in the footsteps of Jesus
This week we continued our journey through the Gospel of Luke. The message was based on Luke 6:17 – 36 which speaks to the “blessings and woes” and a love that is counter-cultural. Pastor Ruttan...
Redefining L.S.D.
What do you think of when you hear L.S.D.? Probably a psychoactive street drug that is definitely not good. Today’s message seeks to redefine those letters into something practical that we can apply to our...