What does it mean to be born again?
The world seems very unstable right now. A pandemic, culture wars, rising political division, the Emergency Act, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In John 3:1-15, Jesus speaks with Nicodemus about being “born again.”...
Ritual or Relationship
What words do we associate with Jesus? Love, goodness, holiness, grace? What about “zeal”? Not only does it tell us something about Jesus, but it should tell us something about us if we want to...
The source of our security and dignity
It’s one of his most popular miracles: turning water into wine! But why would he do it? Who is impacted? What do the seven “signs” in John’s Gospel teach us? And does any of this...
The difference between a 2D and 3D disciple
Think of a circle, and then think of a ball. One is two-dimensional, and one is three-dimensional. From a distance, they look the same. But the closer you look, the more you notice a difference....
The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole
We want to be whole-hearted, balanced and refreshed. And yet, many are feeling half-hearted, off-centred and tired! The Holy Spirit makes your spirit whole. This sermon on John 1:19-34 is a part of our journey...
Your Divine D.N.A.
We tend to downplay (or misunderstand) what it means to be adopted by God. It is actually a new special status of incomprehensible value that you do not have outside of faith in Christ. It...
Am I headed in the right direction?
God incarnate. Eternal life. Wisdom for now. Big topics are on the menu in what may be the most famous and influential document on earth. This sermon is Part 1 in a series on the...
Guard Your Heart
You’re less likely to get knocked off centre, if you’re properly centred. In a time of uncertainty, centering is all the more important. One of the ways we do that is to guard our hearts....
Do Not Be Afraid
We are living in a time of upheaval, a stampede of fear. In this Christmas Eve video message presentation, Pastor Ruttan looks at Luke 2: 8-14 and explains how fear retreats when Christ advances. You...
Hit the Light
Jesus is “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3). What does that mean, and how can we bask in the light...