Monthly Archives: August 2014

Parable of the Sower

Posted on August 11, 2014 by David Nuottila

Mark 4: 1-20 Jesus’ Parable of the Sower is perhaps is best known and most beloved of parables. When sermons based on this text are preached, it isn’t long before congregations begin to give thanks that they are indeed good … Continue reading →

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House Divided

Posted on August 10, 2014 by David Nuottila

Mark 3:20-35 One does not have to look too closely to see the worst elements of humanity at work. It seems that in our fallen and broken world there is more than ample supply of unsavory elements working against the … Continue reading →

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Called by Christ

Posted on August 9, 2014 by David Nuottila

Mark 3: 7-19 As Jesus taught God’s people with the authority of heaven, showed compassion on the weak and marginalized, and worked healing miracles to restore the lives of those in need, the crowds following him quickly grew larger. Within … Continue reading →

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Jesus Heals on the Sabbath

Posted on August 8, 2014 by David Nuottila

Mark 3:1-6 Once again, Jesus encounters controversy on the Sabbath. The attitude of the Pharisees in the synagogue only confirms their short sightedness when it comes to actually keeping the Sabbath for what it is, time set aside to worship … Continue reading →

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Remember the Sabbath

Posted on August 7, 2014 by David Nuottila

Mark 2: 23-28 Times were so much simpler back in the good old days. Many remember a time when all the stores were closed on Sunday, churches were filled with worshipers and Sunday afternoon brought with it a large family … Continue reading →

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