Tag Archives: Church

Encourage faith

Posted on February 4, 2015 by David Nuottila

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 When Paul made his way to Thessalonica, he brought with him the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Most had not heard the gospel; it was the first time such a man as Paul came with … Continue reading →

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Church and money

Posted on January 22, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:1-17 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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Questions of authority

Posted on January 20, 2015 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 put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading →

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Can you drink this cup?

Posted on January 16, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:32-45 Since the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, it has been God’s plan to save his people. The parameters were set as God gave the vocation of tending the garden to the first humans; “You may surely … Continue reading →

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Having enough faith

Posted on January 10, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 7:24-30 Do you have enough faith? Do you have 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 … Continue reading →

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