Category Archives: Christian Living

Trouble with the Church

Posted on January 30, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Peter 2:6-16 It’s obvious; the world has trouble with the church. For those who belong to the world, two messages prevail. The first is “Get what you can and keep it for yourself.” The second is like it, “Do … 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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