Monthly Archives: June 2019

Blessed Are You

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were … Continue reading →

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Persecuted Because of Righteousness

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10 As a rule, do you expect to see a righteous person persecuting another person because the persecuted person is righteous? My guess … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 2, 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Fully Human Text: Hebrews 4:14-18 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— and free those who … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Video

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

When I ran into this video last night, I really couldn’t believe I’d never seen it before; it’s been around for about six years now. Clayton Kershaw may well be the best pitcher of his generation, but make no mistake- … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness followed in His wake, for the restoration of … Continue reading →

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To See God

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Don Merritt

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 The expression “pure in heart” refers to a person whose inner most thoughts, motivation and purpose are pure, clean, wholesome and good; this is the one who … Continue reading →

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