Monthly Archives: January 2018

Sunday Sermon Notes: January 21, 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Created in God’s Image Text: Genesis  1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: January 20, 2018

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Readers’ Advisory: This post is about politics today. It is not diplomatic in the slightest. Proceed at your own risk! Well here we are friends, it’s the first anniversary of the Inauguration of Donald Trump as president− how’s it going … Continue reading →

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The Work of the Apostles Continues

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed … Continue reading →

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The Curious Affair of Ananias and Sapphira

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 5:1-11 Two things are vital to the understanding of this most curious little affair: First, we must recognize that this is a part of the same narrative as 4:32-37. We must not be confused by the chapter break which … Continue reading →

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Unity in the Body of Christ

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s … Continue reading →

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The Reaction of the Believers

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.  When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” … Continue reading →

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A Rude Interruption

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 4:1-22 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. (4:1) Already the Jewish religious leaders were becoming uncomfortable with the message they were … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 17, 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Monticello, Virginia on New Years Day 2014

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Time to Repent

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

“Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may … Continue reading →

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Peter Speaks to the People

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Acts 3:11-16 After the man was healed (see Acts 3:1-10), he joined Peter and John and climbs the steps into the temple courts, and as they did this, many people were amazed at the sight of the familiar man … Continue reading →

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