Monthly Archives: September 2012

Who Needs Jesus?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Matthew 9:12-13 In this brief statement … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Another Monday morning… I don’t know about you, but I didn’t want to wake up today, in fact, I didn’t really want it to be Monday; yuk. This is no way to go out and face the new week! I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 16

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

Philippians 2:12-30   Outline   III.         D. Exhortation to Obedience 12-18 IV.  Paul’s Co-workers 19-30 A. Timothy 19-24 B. Epaphroditus 25-30   Background   This section continues from the passage we ended with last week (5-11) in which Paul gives … Continue reading →

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At Peace

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

A heart at peace gives life to the body,     but envy rots the bones. – Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace… is that common these days?  I’m not sure about that. There’s so much hustle and bustle, there’s so much … Continue reading →

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Sage

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

For lack of guidance a nation falls,     but many advisers make victory sure. – Proverbs 11:14 I’ve been listening to the news; how about you?  Once again crazy things are going on and evil is busy. Of course I’m referring … Continue reading →

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Having Faith

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way…  Faith is … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Don Merritt

 The question is not, “Why is there only one way [to God]?” but “Why is there even one way?” R.C. Sproul

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The View from Above

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

Have you ever wondered what the world looks like from God’s point of view? Could it be like the view from an airplane? Probably not. Maybe it’s more like looking at each one of us through the eyes of those … Continue reading →

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Unity!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

In Christ, there are no divisions among people, there is only unity.  In Christ, it does not matter if we are rich or poor, black or white, male or female; we are one. Of course, culture tends to interfere… But … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: September 9

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Chapter 2:1-11   Outline   III          B. Appeal for unity 2:1-4 C. Christ: Our Example 5-11 Points of interest   Background:  This section is a continuation of the discussion that begins in 1:27. Here there are four motivations listed in … Continue reading →

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