"Believing is Seeing" (John 20:11-18)

We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus by considering Mary Magdalen'e’s interaction as the first witness to the risen Lord.

"Authority Applied: Government" (Romans 13:1-7)

This Sunday is Palm Sunday! On the day when we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem as King, it's worth considering...what are kings for anyway? Or, what is government for? We'll consider what kind of authority that God gives to governments and what our role should be in politics as Christ's church.

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"Authority Applied: Managers" (Colossians 4:1)

Did you know that the Lord gives specific guidance in his word for authority at work? A good boss or a bad one can make or break your experience at work. So, what makes a good boss? And how can we steward whatever authority in our workplace that we have justly and fairly for God's glory?

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"Authority Applied: The Church" (Matthew 16:18-19; 18:18-20; 28:16-20)

It can be common to view the church like one of many other non-profit organizations trying to do good in our world. However, Scripture makes clear that the church is wholly different. It's a powerful institution given spiritual authority as an embassy of God's heavenly kingdom. This Sunday we'll consider what kind of authority the church has, and why every Christian should submit to one.

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"Authority Applied: Parents" (Proverbs 22:6)

What kind of authority does the Lord give to parents? What is the goal of parental authority and what are its limits? How does parental authority change over time? We'll continue to apply God's word on the topic of authority to our everyday lives so we can better understand and follow God's good design for our flourishing!

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"Authority Applied: Husbands" (Ephesians 5:22-33)

After three weeks of theological foundation on the topic of authority, we'll spend the rest of the series considering all of the diverse offices God bestows with authority in Scripture. This Sunday, we'll consider the husband's authority in marriage—what it means, and doesn't mean.

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"Authority Redeemed" (Psalm 72)

God's original design for authority is good, but it's so often abused. So how do we exercise our authority justly in the midst of a fallen world where so many are oppressed? This great royal Psalm from David and Solomon will give us practical instruction, and real hope!

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"When Authority Is Abused" (Ezekiel 34:1-16)

Last week we saw that authority is God's good gift for human flourishing. However, many of us have experienced authority gone bad. Does God's word have anything to say about when authority is abused? How do we avoid misusing the authority the Lord has given us? This Sunday is week 2 of our 6-week series about authority.

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.

"The Goodness of Godly Authority" (2 Samuel 23:1-4)

We live in an anti-authority age. Many have seen power that is misused or abused, which has led to a skeptical attitude toward leadership. This Sunday, we begin a 6-week sermon series on the topic of authority. We'll see that good authority is a gift from God for our flourishing.

This series is based loosely on the book, Authority by Jonathan Leeman.
This sermon draws from Mark Dever’s 2022 sermon, "Only Use Authority in the Fear of God."

"Abiding and Flourishing" (Psalm 1)

This Sunday, we have the joy to hear God's word preached by Pastor Mike Brooks, Associate Pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Cambridge. Mike and his wife, Paige, are from Georgia and moved to the Boston area from Kansas City in the Spring of 2022. They love all things New England and Boston, and are involved as foster parents and fostering advocates here in Boston.

"Rise and Grind" (Proverbs 6:6-11)

For many, the New Year is a time for setting goals and aspiring to greater success, particularly at work. As Christians, how should we approach our work? How do we avoid the temptation to laziness while also making sure we don't put all of our identity into our work? The book of Proverbs has much wisdom to offer us.

"Page 1 of 365" (Proverbs 16:1-4)

2024 is like a book full of empty pages. What will the story of your year be? Who determines the book of our life--the decisions and outcomes? This month, we're considering some typical New Year's sayings and weighing them against the wisdom of God's word in the book of Proverbs.

"New Year, New Me" (Proverbs 3:1-8)

What are your New Year's resolutions? This season is a time where many reflect on the previous year and consider how they might change and grow in the next year. This month, we'll consider some typical New Year's sayings and weigh them against the wisdom of God's word in the book of Proverbs.

"Understand Jesus" (John 1:14-18)

People all over the world are looking for glory—in experiences, careers, relationships, knowledge, and in God. But where do we find true glory? The Apostle John points us to the eternal Word made flesh—Jesus Christ who came in glory and with grace.

"Prepare for Jesus" (John 1:6-8)

There were centuries of preparation and prophecy leading up to the first advent of Jesus. On this third Sunday of Advent, we consider how we might prepare for Jesus—not only in light of his first advent, but looking ahead to when he comes again.

"Know Jesus" (John 1:1-5)

This week is the second Sunday of Advent, and advent is all about the coming of Jesus. But who is he? For the rest of the season we'll dive deeply into the identity of our savior from the Gospel of John's prologue. This Sunday, we'll consider him as God and Creator, Life and Light.

"How the Gospel Transforms Family and Work" (Ephesians 6:1-9)

The gospel impacts every area of our lives. As we continue in Ephesians this Sunday, the Apostle Paul applies his exhortation to submission in two significant places—our home and our work. We'll see how our union with Christ transforms our relationships with our parents and our bosses.

"If the Son Sets You Free" (John 8:31-36)

We have an incredible privilege this Sunday to hear from Neel and Chalor Roberts, missionaries to Thailand. Neel preached on the freedom only Christ provides. Neel joined Ruggles back in 1984 and was sent as a missionary from our church to Thailand with OMF in 1987. In 1993, he married Chalor, who is Thai and a graduate of Phayao Bible Institute. Chalor works with Shan Migrant Children in Mae Sai and Chiang Rai in North Thailand. Neel supervises Christian workers in the Upper Mekong Region.

"Living Like Christ in a Lost World" (Ephesians 5:1-21)

It's tough to follow Jesus when we're surrounded by people who don't—particularly when it comes to issues concerning sexuality. How can we faithfully live as light in the darkness? That's what our passage is all about this week.

Be Your (True) Self (Ephesians 4:17-32)

How do people change? How do you change? Make a new year's resolution? Finding a new experience? Turn over a new leaf? In our passage this Sunday, we'll see more specifically how a Christian's union with Jesus Christ transforms our identity and enables us to live together as "members one of another."