Monthly Archives: March 2014

Your First love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Don Merritt

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.  If you do not repent, I will come to you and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of God

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Don Merritt

The Spirit of God is described in many ways in Scripture, but no matter how it is described, it’s always there somewhere…  In Genesis, it’s spoken of this way: n the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocks!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day in my Case Study post, I mentioned an experience I had one time with people complaining that our church had too many new people, and I received a comment asking about that, suggesting that sometimes people who … Continue reading →

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Tranquil Scenes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

Last summer, I visited this little town in the mountains of West Virginia.  The surrounding scenery is beautiful, everywhere I went I could hear birds singing happily.  There were few cars, little modern-day clutter, and clear blue skies.  As I … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Making Changes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

As time goes on, and as a church begins to be transformed back into vitality, growth and a place of healing, changes will need to be considered.  Changes are often made in worship style, preaching style, and music style for … Continue reading →

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The Climax of the Ages

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:10 Here we are … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Application

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

  This morning, let’s have a look at 2 Peter 3:1-9, and later on, we’ll visit 3:10-18 and complete our tour of Peter’s letters.  I must admit that this is my very favorite chapter of Peter’s… awesome!  It clearly and … Continue reading →

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Case Study: From the Inside looking Out

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back!  After taking a couple of days off from our case study, it’s time to get back into gear, and take a look at a seminal issue of church transformation, and that is the view from the inside out. … Continue reading →

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Peter the Prophet

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

This post is hard to write. The text in 2 Peter Chapter 2, doesn’t lend itself to being broken down into “bite-sized” pieces upon which to easily chew on one at a time, rather it is one big thought.  Reflecting … Continue reading →

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An Eyewitness to Greatness

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice … Continue reading →

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