Monthly Archives: May 2022

Jesus IS Born

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Don Merritt

Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point in my retelling of the story since it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 8, 2022

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Don Merritt

 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for … Continue reading →

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Zechariah’s Song

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Don Merritt

Luke 1:67-80 At some point after Mary’s song, it was Zechariah’s turn. His was a prophetic song and though it was primarily about his son, it also included elemental references to the Messiah he would serve… And you, my child, … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Song

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Don Merritt

Mary was in Judea and speaking with Elizabeth, and in response to what Elizabeth told her, she uttered something wonderful… And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful    of the … Continue reading →

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Mary Sees Elizabeth

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Don Merritt

At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the … Continue reading →

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Strength to Comfort

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Don Merritt

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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