Category Archives: Evangelism

Give us a sign

Posted on March 12, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 8:11-21 Once again, the Pharisees came to Jesus arguing with him. They did not believe, or at least did not want to believe, that Jesus is who he says he is. Always looking to put him to the test, … Continue reading →

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Sowing seeds of faith

Posted on March 3, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 13:1-17 As we read the parable of the sower, we soon discover that God has some peculiar farming techniques. It doesn’t seem to matter where the farmer cast the seed, he just throws it everywhere. Certainly, a farmer would … Continue reading →

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The power to preach

Posted on February 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

Acts 8:1-13 Following the martyrdom of Stephen, Scripture tells us persecution arose against the Church. A great number of Christians were thrown into prison for their alleged blasphemy, while others, including Saul the Pharisee, stood by in approval. He too … 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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Fishers of men

Posted on January 21, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 1:14-20 Have you ever noticed when fishing that none of the fish you catch come willingly? Whether throwing a net or casting a line with a rod and real, the fish you catch always try to get away. It … Continue reading →

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Behold

Posted on January 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 1:29-34 John’s account of Jesus’ baptism is much different than that of the synoptic gospels. Each of those writers records Jesus coming to the Jordan to be baptized. They tell of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the form of … Continue reading →

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Arise, Shine

Posted on January 6, 2018 by David Nuottila

Isaiah 60:1-9, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12 It wasn’t through loud trumpet blasts, nor were messengers dispatched from far off lands. The magi received the good news through simple means; by the light of a star. They followed the light in … Continue reading →

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Calling the unlikely

Posted on April 10, 2016 by David Nuottila

Galatians 1:1-24 Saint Paul, along with all other apostles, was expressly and uniquely set apart by Christ for the mission of the Gospel. In his day, many would question his qualifications, especially since Paul was a chief persecutor of early … Continue reading →

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Hosanna!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by David Nuottila

Luke 19:29-48 The Passion of our Lord, as it is read to the people of God, brings with it a range of emotions. In the early moments of the reading, crowds of people line the road that leads into the … Continue reading →

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Make no distinctions

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Nuottila

James 2:1-13 The hypothetical situation lifted up by James, that of two men from widely differing circumstances coming into the assembly, is something that happens often in the life of the Church. People from all walks of life, rich and … Continue reading →

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