Tag Archives: Gospel

Strengthened through faith

Posted on April 18, 2018 by David Nuottila

Acts 15:36 – 16:5, 1 Peter 5:1-14 Everyone faces a time when the best made plans fall apart. Projects seem too daunting, resources don’t add up, or perhaps we simply cannot rise to the occasion. Barnabas and Paul planned to … Continue reading →

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Changing the rules

Posted on April 11, 2018 by David Nuottila

Luke 24:1-9 The rule is, when your heart stops beating and you quit breathing, you die. But God’s raising Jesus changes the rules. The resurrection changes the rules of the world, of life and death. Everything is changed. Suddenly we … Continue reading →

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The armor of God

Posted on April 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

Ephesians 6:11-20 No one ever said life was going to be easy, and no one promised things would always go your way. Surely, we live in a harsh world, one rife with sudden twists and turns. Does this sound familiar? … Continue reading →

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Truth in Christ

Posted on March 22, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 8:21-32 Many heard Jesus teaching in the temple and were amazed. Some Pharisees, who were standing nearby; however, took exception. The Pharisees often found themselves at odds with Jesus’ words. They believed their self-defined teaching to be the standard. … Continue reading →

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Life in abundance

Posted on March 21, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 10:1-18 As you read this morning’s scripture, notice Jesus didn’t say that he came in order that people would have an abundance. Jesus came so that we would have “life” abundantly. Materialism only leads us away from God and … Continue reading →

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Called to be generous

Posted on March 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:35-44 I’ve often written about meeting Jesus every day. You don’t have to look hard to see Jesus; he turns up just about everywhere. I once encountered Jesus at a Chinese take-out. He emptied his pockets of the little … Continue reading →

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The race of faithfulness

Posted on March 7, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 The Olympic Games feature men and women accomplishing great feats of skill, strength and courage. As captivating as these sports are, none of the athletes reached the world’s most spectacular event by accident. Each participant spent countless … 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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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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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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