Tag Archives: Jesus

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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Hold fast

Posted on March 2, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:1-16 In the tenth chapter of Mark, Jesus continues his teaching as he is making his way even closer to Jerusalem. Along the way the Pharisees continually tried to trap Jesus with his own words. Sometimes it is about … 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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No more crying

Posted on April 14, 2016 by David Nuottila

Revelation 21:1-8 When I think of God’s kingdom coming in its fullness, I am reminded of the gospel hymn Soon and Very Soon. Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re going to see … Continue reading →

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Darkness overcome – He is risen!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by David Nuottila

John 20:1-18 “Early in the morning while it was still dark.” That is when Mary Magdalene went to visit Jesus’ tomb. It is likely she had no idea what she would do when she got there. The great stone would … Continue reading →

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Forsaken

Posted on March 25, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 15:20-39 Jesus let out a loud cry. After speaking words of forsakenness from Psalm 22, Jesus cried out and took in his last breath. With the exhale came his cry, a cry of relief, an exclamation of deliverance. Finally, … Continue reading →

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The upper room

Posted on March 24, 2016 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-38, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If we were in the upper room the night Jesus was handed over, we would have been in the same boat as the apostles. There is no way they could have imagined the unfolding of … Continue reading →

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Our thankful response

Posted on March 18, 2016 by David Nuottila

Hebrews 9:1-14 The Lutheran Church, like many others, is one of tradition. If you doubt this, ask a member of any congregation why it is they do something in a particular way. You will likely be met with the response, … Continue reading →

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Render to God

Posted on February 22, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:13-17 The Pharisees and Herodians were out to set a snare for Jesus; they wanted a way to charge and arrest him. In previous attempts, their plots could not stand in the light of God’s truth. With this latest … 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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