Tag Archives: Discipleship

Your heart’s desire

Posted on February 20, 2020 by David Nuottila

Romans 10:1-13 In our world today, so many people struggle to realize their heart’s desire. For some, it is the fulfillment of a dream long held, culminating in personal happiness. For others, it is the safety and security of a … Continue reading →

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Rich or poor

Posted on January 30, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-31 I know a woman who does not have much to live on, but she would be offended if I said she was poor. Eleanor does not consider herself to be one of the poor ones. Yes, she has … Continue reading →

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Like father, like son

Posted on January 28, 2020 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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Disciples follow

Posted on January 26, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:17-22 What was it that Jesus noticed about Simon and his brother Andrew? They were merely simple fishermen casting their nets. The same might be asked of James and John. They were not doing anything out of the ordinary. … Continue reading →

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Disciples have fellowship

Posted on January 25, 2020 by David Nuottila

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ephesians 4:11-16 An old familiar story is told of a man who separated himself from his church. After a while, the pastor paid him a visit. They sat by the fire but didn’t speak. Shortly after sitting down, … Continue reading →

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Disciples give

Posted on January 24, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:17-27, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The rich man walked away dejected. He had many possessions, or did he? Who can really say that the things within their grasp are truly their possessions? Are not all things from God? Certainly all … Continue reading →

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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 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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