Monthly Archives: June 2024

Sunday Sermon Notes: June 30, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Don Merritt

As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they … Continue reading →

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The Cry of My Heart

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Don Merritt

How lovely is your dwelling place,    Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints,    for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out    for the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 What does your soul yearn for− what does your heart cry out for? I would imagine … Continue reading →

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Something to Think About: Redux

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

I first posted this on August 4, 2013- my how time flies! Today I am posting this for my “Rooted” group; I think this pretty well sums up our last session… This morning a wonderful Christian friend shared this with … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Door

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” Luke 13:24 Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the … Continue reading →

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Harmony and Love

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you know anybody like … Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

Luke 10:25-37 This passage is often called “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” and I have little doubt that you are familiar with the story. An expert in the Law asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 23.2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 16, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:1-10 Beginning here in chapter two, Paul reminds us of how we have been made alive in Christ. It’s a funny thing, but I nearly added the word “again” to that sentence, but Paul’s point is not that we … Continue reading →

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