Tag Archives: Grace

God is with you

Posted on February 24, 2020 by David Nuottila

Genesis 12:1-4 It is true that, because of technology and transportation, our world is becoming a smaller place. People often pick up, move from one place to another and settle in new places. Yet, there are places where many families … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus matters

Posted on February 23, 2020 by David Nuottila

Mark 2:13-17 Who is Jesus and why does he matter? The first part of this question is simple enough to answer. Jesus is God’s only begotten Son. He is our Lord and Savior. So here we have the simple answer … Continue reading →

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You can’t please everyone

Posted on February 21, 2020 by David Nuottila

Psalm 34:1-22 The old saying is alive and well, you can’t please everyone. No matter how good your intentions might be, someone at some time is going to express disappointment or concern with your effort. When this happens, it becomes … Continue reading →

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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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Seeking the kingdom

Posted on February 19, 2020 by David Nuottila

Matthew 6:25-34 So many of us get caught up on our hopes and dreams. When we are young, we become fixated on the future and the possibilities of what might be. Steps felt necessary are taken to make lofty goals … Continue reading →

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Words of Spirit and truth

Posted on February 13, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 6:48-69 How can this man give us his flesh to eat? He must be crazy. Some of the things he is saying are just too hard to believe. Such were the thoughts and comments of those who had been … Continue reading →

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The bread that endures

Posted on February 10, 2020 by David Nuottila

John 6:22-27 In the recent past, there is something that has become a standard practice for many as they search for a new church home. Church shopping; that is the name given to the method of searching for one’s new … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on February 7, 2020 by David Nuottila

Luke 7:11-17 As Jesus approached the town of Nain there was a commotion. Weeping and wailing. A mother’s son, her only son, was dead, and she was a widow. There was no one left to care for her, no one … Continue reading →

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God will provide

Posted on February 6, 2020 by David Nuottila

Genesis 22:1-18 We can’t deny the powerful images within this morning’s text, just as we cannot imagine making such a choice in order to save our own lives. But through the testing of Abraham, God’s people can see the lengths … Continue reading →

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State of the union

Posted on February 5, 2020 by David Nuottila

Romans 6:1-10 The State of the Union Address; that was the speech that concluded just over seven hours ago. The address is made each year in order to convey the health (or lack thereof) of our country. It is a … Continue reading →

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