Category Archives: Repentance

Centered on Christ

Posted on March 1, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:38-50 What gets in the way of your relationship with God? Is it money. Perhaps it is selfishness or ego? Because of sin, all people have hindrances to their relationship with God. In our text, Jesus tells the twelve … Continue reading →

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In the end

Posted on February 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

Luke 21:5-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Alongside the road there is an old VW van with a sign propped up against it; “Repent, the end is near!” The car in front of you in traffic has a bumper sticker warning that, … Continue reading →

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Inheriting the kingdom

Posted on January 30, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-31 What must I do to inherit eternal life? This is a question asked by so many people today. “What must I do to make it into heaven?” The rich man in the text told Jesus he had kept … Continue reading →

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You are dust

Posted on February 10, 2016 by David Nuottila

Genesis 3:1-19, Romans 5:17-21 “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.” These are the words of Ash Wednesday. They are the words said over us as we receive the ashes reminding us of our mortality. We are … Continue reading →

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Falling at Jesus’ feet

Posted on February 7, 2016 by David Nuottila

Luke 7:37-50 Have you felt the strong desire to be near Jesus? Is this desire stronger when you are ashamed of your sins, when you feel lonely, or perhaps when you are angry, hurt or betrayed? What would it take … Continue reading →

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