Freed to serve
“The truth will set you free.” So said Jesus. So powerful are these words that they continue to be posted above courthouses and libraries. They connect with a deep-down human urge to be free, whether...
Follow the Light
Do you feel surrounded by uncertainty, darkness and danger? So did the ancient Hebrews. To you Jesus says: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will...
Grace opens doors
People are hungry for grace. But grace is one of those things we can take for granted. So what is it, and what does it do to us and through us? The woman caught in...
In a new and uncertain era, what is our stronghold and purpose?
Mark Sayers makes the case that we are at the start of a new era. When you look back on human history you can see how one era gives way to another. The early 1500’s...
The H.A.L.O. Response
Jesus said “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment” (John 7:24). We know to not judge by appearances. We might struggle with it sometimes, but we know it makes sense. Never judge...
Suffering from small thoughts about God no more
Max Lucado said: “Most people suffer from small thoughts about God.” In other words, when we underestimate the sovereignty, wisdom, love and power of God, we do ourselves a radical disservice. The world has a...
Your soul has an appetite
Jesus said that “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you” (John 6:53). Yikes! That caused many disciples to turn back from following...
Uncertainty is an opportunity
Not only are there uncertainties and fears in life, but we live in a time when they are broadcasted into our ears and brains from around the world 24/7. So what if we thought about...
Your Input, God’s Output
Do you ever wonder if you can make a difference. I mean, a real difference? A lot of us doubt that we can. We certainly won’t make it into a history book or have a...
The key to weathering a storm
Storms happen. And lately, it seems that they keep getting windier. Well, the key to weathering a storm is who you’re weathering it with. In this sermon, Pastor Ruttan explores Jesus’ words in John 5:30-47...