Category Archives: Bible

“Big Boy” Thinking

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Don Merritt

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you … Continue reading →

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Paul Becomes Practical

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give … Continue reading →

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Well…?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: November 25, 2018

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Kingdom Comes Text: Mark 16 When Jesus was born in that manger in Bethlehem nobody would have noticed, but God sent choruses of angels out to the fields and they were seen by the shepherds… and there was … Continue reading →

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Maturity!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 4:7-16 Paul continues in this passage, moving on from unity in the Body of Christ into spiritual maturity. In verses 7-10, he discusses the fact that Jesus has risen to the highest position in the heavens, after having come … Continue reading →

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Unity!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:14-21 This text is a prayer that Paul gave for the Ephesians, a prayer of power and of selfless love for the saints, a prayer that deserves our review and emulation. Notice that as he begins this prayer, Paul … Continue reading →

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God Has a Plan

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: November 18, 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Thanksgiving 2018 Text: 1 Corinthians 10:16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Once … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul, in these verses, completes the picture he began in the first 10 verses of this chapter by tying together the picture of God’s redemption and reconciliation of all people. It is important to bear in mind that he … Continue reading →

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