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Matthew 6:25-34 

Prayer is hard. Even Jesus' disciples had to ask him for help (Luke 11). And yet, because we have a God who delights in hearing from his children, it is not only possible to have a prayer life, but to enjoy praying to your Father.  In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13), Jesus explains what it means to be 1. In relationship with the Father 2. Molded by the Father 3. Cared for by the Father. NO...

The word hypocrite comes from the Greek word for "actor." Why do we feel the need to perform for others and act like we are better than we are? Sinclair Ferguson sums it up well in this look at Matthew 6:1-8; 16-18: " Throughout this section of the sermon, our Lord hints that the real trouble with the heart of the hypocrite is that he does not know God as his heavenly Father!  He is insecure...

"Turn the other cheek", "Love your enemies" - Two of the most well-known phrases in the Sermon on the mount are also two of the most challenging and beautiful commands. As John Stott aptly puts it: "Nowhere is the distinction of the christian counter culture more obvious. Nowhere is our need of power of the Holy Spirit (whose fruit is love) more compelling." In the midst of an election year, there...

God created sex to be good, but like so many things, it has become a tool for oppression, abuse, addiction - all in the name of satisfying our own needs. In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus shows us, not only the cure to our lust, but also a better way forward under His rule and word. Source Material: Hide or Seek - John Freeman, Matthew - Frederick Dale Bruner

In the first of six sections where Jesus addresses misconceptions about the Law, Jesus explains we cannot address the sin of murder without looking at the anger in our hearts. Source Material: Dallas Willard, Sinclair Ferguson, Les Newsom

The Bible is not primarily about what you are supposed to do… it is primarily about what Jesus has accomplished on our behalf. In this passage, we flesh out what Jesus means when he says He hasn’t come to abolish the law and prophets but to fulfill them.

How do Christians relate to and love the world that God created, while not finding our hope or security in it? Jesus' answers that question in the Sermon on the Mount by stating His people are salt and light. What does that mean and what does it look like? That's we talk about tonight as we look at Matthew 5:13-16. Source Material: Sinclair Ferguson, Frederick Bruner, Les Newsom, John Stott

Tonight we take a look at Jesus' description of the blessed life in Matthew 5:1-12.  Source material: John Stott, Dallas Willard, Dan Doriani

This semester on Wednesday nights we are looking at the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus invites us to consider what it means to find our life in Him and truly flourish. Before we do that, we take a look at the verses leading up to the sermon (Matthew 4:17, 23-5:1), where Jesus explains that the Kingdom of God is now at hand. What does that mean? Why does it matter? We look at those questions toni...

At our first RUF of the semester, we take a look at a passage that embodies and explains what we are all about at RUF: Seeing lives transformed by the Gospel as we study God's Word together. Source Material: Very indebted to Dennis Johnson, Tim Keller and Matt Howell.

Sermon preached over Zoom by Michael Gordon - sorry sound quality is not great!

This summer we are looking at what the Bible says about love in 1 Corinthians 13. In this first study, we look at 1 Cor 13: 1-4a, where Paul explains the priority of love. We can speak with great power and eloquence, have immense knowledge, and experience amazing things in our life. We can even give away all our belongings.  But if we do these apart from love... we are nothing.  To truly...

Each year we hear from our seniors how the Lord has worked through RUF in their lives. These were recorded during our last 5 virtual large groups. Kay J, Jake O (3:45), Cora A. (10:26), Annelise M (16:08), McKaylee C (19:45), Kat V. (25:56), DeeDee S. (29:45), Madison A (35:09), Gene C (39:11), Lydia B (42:37)

Key Sources: William Plumer, Derek Kidner

Key Sources: Derek Kidner Psalms Vol. 1 , ESV Study Bible Notes

Key Sources: ESV Study Bible Notes, Eugene Peterson A Long Obedience

Key Sources: James Voice Psalms

Key resources: Martyn Lloyd Jones' Spiritual Depression, Psalms Vol. 1 - James Boice, Psalms - Derek Kidner, Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering - Timothy Keller

This is a Recording of our first Virtual Large Group on March 25, 2020 - Resources: Derek Kidner ( Psalms 1-72), James Boice ( Psalms vol 1 - 1-41), C.S Lewis R eflections on the Psalms - 

Daniel 7:1-28 - this sermon was given at our last meeting on campus, before classes moved online due to the outbreak of COVID-19. In uncertain and unstable times, God's kingdom and purposes are eternal and unshakeable

Daniel 6:1-28

Guest Preacher Robert Cunningham, pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church

These talks were given by Rev. Michael Gordon at RUF Midwest Winter Conference in Indiana Feb 21-23, 2020

These talks were given by Rev. Michael Gordon at RUF Midwest Winter Conference in Indiana Feb 21-23, 2020