Monthly Archives: May 2021

Sunday Sermon Notes: May 30, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:17-21 In 12:1-16 Paul has discussed our response to grace with a series of short statements that stem from the theme of sincere love, but in 17 ff. he seems to focus on one particular subject: Revenge. While the … Continue reading →

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No Confidence

Posted on May 29, 2021 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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Genuine Concern

Posted on May 28, 2021 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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An Amazing Contrast

Posted on May 27, 2021 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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Weekly Bible Study Notes: May 26, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

John 14:1-14 We continue today with the “Farewell Discourse” of Jesus with His disciples.  This particular text is one of the most beloved in all of the Scriptures, full of love, hope and reassurance containing some of the most memorable … Continue reading →

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Pure Encouragement

Posted on May 26, 2021 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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THE Role Model

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,  and every tongue … Continue reading →

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The Nature of Christ

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 23, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

Put Love into Action Romans 12:9-16 Paul continues in these verses with his discussion of our response to grace. Here, he sets the tone with verse 9: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Our … Continue reading →

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Merciful

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as a … Continue reading →

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