Author Archives: David Nuottila

No Partiality

Posted on January 19, 2016 by David Nuottila

Acts 10:34-48 The young man sitting next to me in the airport seemed awfully worried. His face reflected the weight of his worry. After some time, I broke the ice. “How are you doing?” I asked him. I could not … Continue reading →

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More than enough

Posted on January 14, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 6:30-44 When the disciples realized the time of day, they knew there was a problem. Having spent the day listening and learning from their Lord, it suddenly dawned on them. There were too many hungry people in a place … Continue reading →

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Called to serve

Posted on January 9, 2016 by David Nuottila

2 Timothy 1:1-14 The seminarian knelt upon the chancel steps anticipating the moment ahead. A life spent studying the Holy Scriptures, one filled with encouragement from family and teachers, suddenly reaches the moment of ordination. Not all are called to … Continue reading →

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Just like my Father

Posted on January 6, 2016 by David Nuottila

Romans 6:1-11, John 8:33-47 When asked, many little boys will say, “When I grow up I want to be just like my father.” Certainly, any father would be honored to hear this statement from his son, especially if he were … Continue reading →

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Each according to his ability

Posted on January 5, 2016 by David Nuottila

Matthew 25:14-30 Believe it or not, the parable of the talents is not about money. To think so is to miss the point of this passage. As it is in so many churches, we read this parable and immediately think … Continue reading →

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Good Soil

Posted on January 4, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 3:31–4:9 Not surprisingly. most Christians believe they live a very good life and are open to God’s Word in most instances. After all, we worship, we sing the hymns, and we say the prayers; what else is there? Certainly, … Continue reading →

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Turning Tables

Posted on January 3, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:12-26 If Jesus were to enter your church today, what would he find? Would he find a pastor who is diligently leading worship? Would Jesus find pews filled with faithful children of God? If Jesus were to sit the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Sabbath

Posted on January 2, 2016 by David Nuottila

Jeremiah 30:1-9, Colossians 1:1-14, Luke 6:1-11 Once again, Jesus encounters controversy on the Sabbath. The attitude of the Pharisees only confirms their shortsightedness when it comes to actually keeping the Sabbath for what it is, time set aside to worship … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on January 1, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 John 4:7-21 The tired old man was perched on the steps leading into the church. He sat there every day. He had no place to go; no particular circumstance required his presence. He was homeless, jobless and for the … Continue reading →

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Consider Jesus

Posted on December 31, 2015 by David Nuottila

John 2:13-22, Hebrews 3:1-11 Everyone has at least one bad habit, one particular vice that keeps us from getting the proper amount of rest, nutrition, or exercise. Left unchecked, such habits can lead us along a path of poor health, … Continue reading →

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