Monthly Archives: July 2025

A Gospel Refresher

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (15:20) If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the gospel would be a lie; but He did rise from the … Continue reading →

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Paul was All About Purpose

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I … Continue reading →

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More About Resurrection

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 15:12-19 As Paul continues to make his case for the resurrection, he makes a point that should be self-evident: If Christ rose from the dead, then a Christian cannot say there is no resurrection of the dead, because … Continue reading →

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Have mercy

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

Countless generations have come to understand their need for mercy; countless generations have found it. Ours is no different. Of course, there have always been those who think they do not need it, and these are a sad lot.  They … Continue reading →

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Misunderstandings about Resurrection

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Starting on a New Adventure

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

The Apostle Paul sat in jail. He had been arrested for his testimony about Jesus and the power of His Gospel; yep, there he was, chained up in jail alone, miserable, unhappy, and afraid… or so we might have thought. … Continue reading →

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The Section Concludes

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Some of the new translations place a subheading between this section and the last, and while that may be a convenient way to break up the chapter, it gives the impression that the subject has changed, but … Continue reading →

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The Role of Spiritual Gifts

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 14:1-25 All too often we study this section without taking its context into account. As a result, many of us use this passage as a source of proof texts to back up one position or another regarding speaking … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: July 20, 2025

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Don Merritt

Please remember that the six lessons we are going over all come as explanations of what it means to present ourselves as living sacrifices to the Lord from Romans 12:1-2… Lesson 6: Walk in the Light And do this, understanding … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts and Love, part 2

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Paul continues his discussion of spiritual gifts and love in this section, telling us that the gifts will one day pass away, but that love will remain. It is evident fairly quickly that what Paul has in … Continue reading →

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