Heaven’s Appetizer
If a hiker is nearing his destination at the top of the mountain, he stops feeling tired, even if he is in fact tired. Why? Because nearing his goal and reward takes precedence in his...
Displaced Persons
There are over 80 million displaced persons on earth. But what if there was another kind of displaced person? Someone who walked among us, wandering — someone who has yet to connect with what matters...
Someone who’s been there
When someone has been through a hardship which is similar to something you are going through you tend to be more receptive to what they have to say. The other person is probably also motivated...
Spiritual adultery or fidelity
Have you ever thought, ‘Well, maybe Jesus isn’t all he’s cracked up to be. Maybe I should consult a fortune-teller or rub that little Buddha’s belly just to ensure I have all my bases covered.’...
The radiance of Jesus
Have you ever faced hardship, considered turning back, wondered if Jesus makes a difference, or wanted confidence and courage no matter what? Enter the book of Hebrews. In this sermon from September 12, 2021 on...
Count what truly counts
“The good life” is about getting; but a great and godly life is about giving. That’s what Pastor Ruttan explores in this sermon on Acts 20:13-38 where Paul recounts some of his own hardships and...
Being different makes a difference
Do you ever feel strange because of your faith? What if that wasn’t such a bad thing? And what if there was a purpose in it? In this sermon from August 1, 2021, those are...
Avoiding the post-pandemic crash
Generally speaking, our bodies and minds are designed to handle crises for short periods of time. But the COVID-19 pandemic has been anything but short. We have been living in a state of emergency perpetually....
God’s signature
Poet Robinson Jeffers said that God’s “signature is the beauty of things.” Makes sense. In this sermon from July 11, 2021 Pastor Ruttan takes us through Acts 14:8-20 and the visit of Paul and Barnabas...
Faithfulness is never wasted
This message by Pastor Ruttan on Acts 6:8 – 7:60 is about the martyrdom of Stephen, often called the first Christian martyr, who died by stoning. In this the longest speech in Acts, the sermon...