Tag Archives: Faith

By what authority?

Posted on March 22, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … 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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The power to preach

Posted on February 21, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul arrived in Thessalonica, most of the citizens had not yet heard of Jesus. Paul’s message was unlike any other they heard before.  Some might have thought him crazy to believe so earnestly a story of … Continue reading →

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Given for you

Posted on February 20, 2016 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 11:23-34 It was the first time the bread had been placed in her hands. The words she heard so many times before, having been said to others are finally said to her; “This is the body of Christ … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on February 19, 2016 by David Nuottila

Matthew 4:18-25 Discipline. Just the word itself seems intimidating enough without us having to talk about it. But discipline is what the season of Lent calls for, spiritual discipline is what so many Christians the world over hope to achieve. … Continue reading →

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What must I do?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by David Nuottila

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

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Building up God’s house

Posted on February 17, 2016 by David Nuottila

Haggai 1:1-15 As the Word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai, The Jews were finally returning from exile. Disobedience to God’s Word and wrongful worship of false gods brought down upon them God’s wrath. Having returned from exile, … Continue reading →

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Building up the Church

Posted on February 8, 2016 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 in building himself … 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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No Partiality

Posted on January 19, 2016 by David Nuottila

Acts 10:34-48 The young man sitting next to me in the airport seemed awfully worried. His face reflected the weight of his worry. After some time, I broke the ice. “How are you doing?” I asked him. I could not … Continue reading →

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