Monthly Archives: February 2018

A Long-Winded Sermon

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 20:1-12 Today, most of us consider a long sermon to be somewhere from 35 to 40 minutes, but the Apostle Paul gives comfort to any modern-day preacher who is hearing about long sermons from critics, for Paul in this … Continue reading →

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People Behaving Badly

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:23-41 Taking a look at the heavenly chess board, we have seen in the last few posts that God has launched a major offensive in the province of Asia, with Ephesus as the strategic central point of His operations. … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom Comes to Ephesus

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:8-20 In this passage Luke tells us of the wonders and marvels that came about in Ephesus and the surrounding area when Paul arrived there. The narrative begins in 19:8-10 in which Luke tells us that Paul spoke persuasively … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 11, 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Searching for More Clues Text Genesis 1:28-31 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living … Continue reading →

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Paul Arrives in Ephesus

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Transition

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 18:18-28 Paul eventually left Corinth taking Aquila and Priscilla with him to Ephesus. Paul remained there only a short time, and then left the two in Ephesus, probably to set up a base for more operations in the future, … Continue reading →

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God Has Paul’s Back

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 18:1-17 After leaving Athens, Paul moved onto Corinth, where Silas and Timothy would eventually meet him. While there, he once again began teaching n the synagogue. He quickly became acquainted with a man named Aquila and his wife, Priscilla … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: February 8, 2018

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Paul in Athens

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 17:16-34 As was the usual custom, Paul first taught in the Jewish synagogues upon his arrival in Athens. From there, he also taught in the marketplace where he came across some interesting people. Luke tells us that Paul had … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 17:1-15 The great adventure was not nearly over when Paul and the others left Philippi; it was just getting started. Luke mentions a number of towns they visited, and then tells us of some of the details of the … Continue reading →

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