Monthly Archives: June 2025

Idolatry, Eating and Love

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 8 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is … Continue reading →

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Parable of Seeds

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All … Continue reading →

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The Section Concludes

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 I think it’s fair to say that Paul makes it very clear that he is expressing his personal opinion in these verses (7:25-40). I also think that it is fair to say that if everyone had taken … Continue reading →

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Fullness in Christ

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 22,2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

Lesson 2: 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 … Continue reading →

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God’s Provision

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading →

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Advice for the Unmarried

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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A Challenging Aside

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 7:17-24 In the last section, Paul spoke about marital status, as he does in the final part of the chapter, but here he takes one of his little asides. In doing so, he also clarifies some of his … Continue reading →

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Pessimist or Optimist?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic.  It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right, and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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