Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Kingdom of Heaven is like…

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Don Merritt

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading →

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To Be Like Isaac

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on Church Set Free:
Of the three great patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, which one lived the longest life? Of those three, who is it that we know the least about? The answer to both of these questions…

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Jesus Explains the Parable of the Weeds

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus told the Parable of the Weeds to the crowd in 13:24-30, and we covered it a couple posts back. At the end, I gave a simplified and “practical” or “every day” kind of explanation and mentioned that … Continue reading →

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More Parables

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Weeds

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: December 10, 2015

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

I held this over for a day because of our special event yesterday. This is the Virginia Colonial Militia from Williamsburg, Virginia a couple of years ago…

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Speaking in Parables

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 13:1-23 This passage contains the Parable of the Sower, and in many translations, it has this as a heading, added by the translators. Yet, while the parable is in this passage, the passage is not entirely about the parable. … Continue reading →

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More Fun with Pharisees

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Matthew 12:22-37 I must confess that most of the time when I read a passage in which Pharisees are involved, I see politicians in my mind’s eye and this passage is no exception. Have you ever noticed how some politicians … Continue reading →

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Create in Me…Secret Santa Worship Day

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on Church Set Free:
Create in me a pure heart, O God,     and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence     or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy…

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The Key of David – Secret Santa Worship Day

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Originally posted on Church Set Free:
Worship. This is a great subject to write about. My heart just loves the thought of worship in song. I have been a lover of music since I was born.  Music means a lot…

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