Category Archives: Discipleship

Disciples witness

Posted on January 23, 2020 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 “Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” With this statement, or one similar, the apostle Paul opens his epistle letters through which he builds up the faith of the early … Continue reading →

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Disciples serve

Posted on January 22, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-17 It goes without saying, in many times and in many ways, we love to be served. There are many instances each day when we are being served by another. In stores, restaurants, schools and many other places, we … Continue reading →

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Disciples read scripture

Posted on January 21, 2020 by David Nuottila

2 Timothy 3:10-17 Our God is a God of relationships. He is one of steadfast truth, mercy and peace. How do we know this? We have his Word! As we read the Scriptures, God reveals his self, his Son Jesus … Continue reading →

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Disciples pray

Posted on January 20, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:5-15 As our Lord Jesus teaches his disciple to pray, notice he does not say “if you pray” but “when you pray.” God commands his children to pray. God wants us to be in relationship with him, expressing our … Continue reading →

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Disciples worship

Posted on January 19, 2020 by David Nuottila

Psalm 150:1-6, Revelation 4:1-11 The psalmist exhorts God’s people to worship him in his temple. Worship God in his house with singing, with music and with thanksgiving and praise. In his vision, John witnesses the worship in heaven as the … Continue reading →

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Serve the Lord

Posted on January 15, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:17-22, Acts 9:1-9 Four men were simple fishermen. They really did not have the qualifications we might think necessary to build a church. Their expertise was working with nets and boats, finding fish, catching and selling them. Another man … Continue reading →

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What do you say?

Posted on January 14, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 1:19-28 There is a buzzword getting plenty of attention in churches. Discipleship. Churches across the Christian spectrum seem to be on fire for discipleship. In Matthew’s gospel, we hear Jesus’ words “Go make disciples.” And so we go. Some … Continue reading →

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Build up the Church

Posted on January 8, 2020 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 14:1-12 There is a tale of two builders. The first worked alone building a house he could enjoy. The outside was not much to behold, but the inside was beautiful. The builder spared no expense and built for … Continue reading →

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To bear much fruit

Posted on April 2, 2019 by David Nuottila

John 15:1-8 A friend of mine is the keeper of a peach orchard. One thing about peach trees that I have learned is that they must be tended to year round. In these winter months, the beginning of the yearly … Continue reading →

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Who is greatest

Posted on March 29, 2019 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Who is the greatest? Who could even dream of having such a conversation while walking with Jesus? Imagine the topics for discussion among the twelve. “Which one prays the best?” “Who is the most spiritual?” “Who is it … Continue reading →

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