Author Archives: David Nuottila

Can you drink the cup

Posted on February 15, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 20:17-28, Romans 5:1-11 Along the way to Jerusalem, the mother of James and John requested that her sons be given places of honor next to Jesus’ throne. Jesus looked at the two disciples and put forth his own question; … Continue reading →

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Content to serve

Posted on February 13, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 13:36-43, 1 Timothy 6:6-21 Songwriter Harry Chapin spun a tale of a man named Mr. Tanner, a dry cleaner who loved his work. He was content with his work and loved his customers. Tanner was also a baritone who … Continue reading →

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Share the good news

Posted on February 12, 2018 by David Nuottila

Acts 4:18-33 It is no secret; Jesus came into this world to save people from their sins. He lived a life without sin and endured the pain of crucifixion, dying for the sake of God’s people. He then was raised … Continue reading →

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Hear God’s Word

Posted on February 11, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 13:1-9, Leviticus 26:1-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-6 I am amazed by people who solve math problems with relative ease. Math is not my forte; I do not have a head for numbers. In the classroom, I needed to concentrate on … Continue reading →

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To glorify God

Posted on February 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Imagine holding in your hand a fresh, bright, red apple. There is not a single blemish on it; the apple is perfect and you cannot wait to take a bite. Sinking your teeth into the fruit, you … Continue reading →

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The truth in us

Posted on February 9, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 John 2:7-17 “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not is us” (1 John 1:8). Early in his first epistle, the apostle John states clearly that, although our sins are forgiven through … Continue reading →

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Through faith

Posted on February 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Exodus 13:17-14:4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10, Mark 12:18-27 “Walk by faith and not by sight.” From a human standpoint, trusting the promises of God is difficult. Burdened by sin, people live in the present moment surrounded by fear, doubt, and worry. … Continue reading →

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Hope in God’s promise

Posted on February 7, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:12-25; 2 Corinthians 1:1-7; Lamentations 1:1-12 Our landscape is dotted with metropolitan centers which once boasted of extraordinary things. In their glory days, citizens could look toward a promising future while enjoying the good life. Such communities trusted the … Continue reading →

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First in the kingdom

Posted on February 6, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-41 What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question that we all faced at one time or another. Some probably wanted to be doctors or nurses. Some perhaps wanted to be a professional athlete. … Continue reading →

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Gifted

Posted on February 5, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Within an orchestra, no room exists for division or distinctions. No one instrument or ensemble is superior to another. In order for the composition to be complete, each musician must perform according to high standards, playing instruments … Continue reading →

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