Monthly Archives: January 2019

A Vote of No Confidence

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Don Merritt

Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of … Continue reading →

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Love, Concern and the Cause of Christ

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Don Merritt

Philippians 2:19-30 In this section, Paul moves back into some personal comments.  He is talking about two other men who are with him, but who are not prisoners, Timothy and Epaphroditus.  In the first several verses, Paul is telling the Philippians … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 1/14/19

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Don Merritt

Light of the World When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 John used light and darkness in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 13, 2019

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: The Greatest Commandment Text: 1 John 4:9-12 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but … Continue reading →

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God’s Purpose in the Forefront

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Don Merritt

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And … Continue reading →

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Keeping Things in Context

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Don Merritt

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and … Continue reading →

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Our Role Model

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Give Them a Sign

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: January 9, 2019

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Don Merritt
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Thoughts and Reflections

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Don Merritt

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that … Continue reading →

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