Monthly Archives: August 2013

The Rich Ruler

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

A rich ruler came to Jesus one day and asked Him how to “inherit eternal life.”  Jesus, in His reply ticked off five of the Ten Commandments, to which the rich man replied that he had kept them since he was … Continue reading →

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“Follow Me”

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

This will post on August 25, my last Sunday at Milan Christian Church before I head to the East Coast.  By the time this posts, I will have given my last sermon there… The title and theme of my last … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 25

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

New Priest = New Covenant   Today’s Text:              Hebrews 8   Introduction   We have reached the very heart of Hebrews.  There are two main points at the core of this letter, first that Jesus is our new High Priest … Continue reading →

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Beautiful but…

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful.  Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made.  They might catch our eye or arouse our senses.  They may seem entirely harmless… and they might be good … Continue reading →

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Are we people of faith?

Posted on August 21, 2013 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… … Continue reading →

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Here I go!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

Just a real short post to say thanks to everybody for the nice comments.  You are all a great inspiration to me, more so than you will ever know, and I really appreciate that.  It’s so sad that so many … Continue reading →

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Surrendering to Chaos

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

I’m afraid that the time has come for me to surrender to chaos.  What else can I do? My “pack out” day has been moved up due to “scheduling issues” and so this morning a crew arrives to pack up … Continue reading →

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The Whole World is Filled with His Glory!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Don Merritt

The glory of God’s creation is all around us, whether we are walking in a deep forest, viewing majestic mountains, beholding the ocean waves crashing upon the shore or enjoying a western sunset.  We can even see His glory in … Continue reading →

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Solitary Prayer

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Don Merritt

Is it really necessary for us to spend time in prayer in the morning? I think so. How many posts have I done on this one thing?  I don’t know, but it has been a common theme here because it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 18

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Don Merritt

Melchizedek   Today’s Text:              Hebrews 7   Introduction   This wonderful chapter demonstrates the difference between the priesthood of Melchizedek and that of Aaron, and it does it in a way that also demonstrates Melchizedek’s superiority.  In so doing, the … Continue reading →

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