Tag Archives: Teaching of Jesus

Authority

Posted on March 27, 2018 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 questioned his authority. It is not likely any of these temple authorities were around the day … 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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Servant of all

Posted on March 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:32-35 Three times, Jesus foretold of his crucifixion. In the first instance, Peter wouldn’t have any of it. His objections drew a sharp rebuke from Jesus. The second time Jesus was with Peter, James and John coming down from … 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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Make no distinctions

Posted on March 4, 2016 by David Nuottila

James 2:1-13 The hypothetical situation lifted up by James, that of two men from widely differing circumstances coming into the assembly, is something that happens often in the life of the Church. People from all walks of life, rich and … 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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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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More than enough

Posted on January 14, 2016 by David Nuottila

Mark 6:30-44 When the disciples realized the time of day, they knew there was a problem. Having spent the day listening and learning from their Lord, it suddenly dawned on them. There were too many hungry people in a place … Continue reading →

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Walking in Darkness

Posted on December 24, 2015 by David Nuottila

Isaiah 9:2-7 When the Word of the Lord came to the prophet Isaiah, he spoke to a people who, much like those of our busy and difficult times, were caught up in the struggle against earthly powers. Living in exile, … Continue reading →

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