Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Being a servant of all

Posted on May 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 9:30-37 Look out for number one. First come, first served. I need my space. The world practically begs us to always consider “Me first.” Inward focus is the order of the day, thus we become stars of our own … Continue reading →

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Living together in faith

Posted on May 13, 2018 by David Nuottila

2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 Nothing gives the devil more pleasure than to drive a wedge between God and his people. Second on Satan’s list is to set the brothers and sisters in Christ against one another. All too often, Satan uses … Continue reading →

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The evidence of love

Posted on May 12, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 10:19-42 There is an old saying that suggests actions speak louder than words. When people say “I love you,” the evidence is not in their spoken words, but their acts of kindness. Absent of any display of affection or … Continue reading →

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Have faith

Posted on May 10, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 7:24-30 Do you have enough faith, enough faith to pray even when it seems God is not listening? It is not always easy to maintain faithfulness, especially when it seems God is silent to our pleas for help. The … Continue reading →

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Have compassion

Posted on May 9, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 15:29-39 They come from of nowhere; the lost and hungry, the forgotten and homeless. They appear on street corners, holding signs, asking for a hand out, begging for change. Others are drawn to churches, pleading for assistance with a … Continue reading →

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They will know by our love

Posted on May 7, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 As the old camp song says; they will know we are Christians by our love. Who will know? Why, those who have little use for the Church of Jesus Christ, that’s who. They will know we are … Continue reading →

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God answers prayer

Posted on May 6, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 15:9-17 We have heard it said many times before; I prayed but God has not answered my prayer. What is more likely is that following our prayer, we have not taken the time to wait for God’s response, or … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, be happy

Posted on May 5, 2018 by David Nuottila

Philippians 4:1-9 There was a song released in 1988 imploring its hearers to put away the worries of the world and simply enjoy life. Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” is certainly a nice little tune that might make us … Continue reading →

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For the sake of sinners

Posted on May 3, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 9:9-17 Once, I met a man named Greg. Greg was homeless. He was one whom society overlooked or avoided. Still, Greg was a member of our community, a person created by God, a sinner in need of redemption. Who … Continue reading →

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Invited

Posted on May 1, 2018 by David Nuottila

Joel 1:1-13, Revelation 18:15-24, Luke 14:12-24 The table is set, the banquet prepared. Everything is ready. It is time for the feast. There is only one problem; the guests have decided not to attend. It seems there are more pressing … Continue reading →

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