Category Archives: christian

No, don’t do it!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Superior to the Angels

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14 As we continue through the rest of Hebrews chapter 1, the author is setting about to prove his assertions of Chris’s supremacy by comparing Him to the angels.  Verses 5-13 are quotations from the Old Testament that … Continue reading →

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Jesus: God’s Word

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son … Continue reading →

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Well, I did it

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Don Merritt

I went and saw the movie Noah… She Who Must be Obeyed received some free passes to the movies from her boss at Christmas time, and we hadn’t used them, so thanks to General Jackson, we went and saw Noah this afternoon. … Continue reading →

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A few days ago…

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

…I had the opportunity to fill in for an out-of-town preacher on Sunday morning.  I always enjoy doing this; it’s a hoot!  Since the pastor there gave me free rein to pick a topic, I decide to preach on 1 … Continue reading →

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Rebellion

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;  idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions  and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like … Continue reading →

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Paul Goes Radical

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Don Merritt

 Tell me, you who want to be under the law, are you not aware of what the law says? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. His son … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocks!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Don Merritt

The other day in my Case Study post, I mentioned an experience I had one time with people complaining that our church had too many new people, and I received a comment asking about that, suggesting that sometimes people who … Continue reading →

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Case Study: Making Changes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Don Merritt

As time goes on, and as a church begins to be transformed back into vitality, growth and a place of healing, changes will need to be considered.  Changes are often made in worship style, preaching style, and music style for … Continue reading →

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Case Study: From the Inside looking Out

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Don Merritt

Welcome back!  After taking a couple of days off from our case study, it’s time to get back into gear, and take a look at a seminal issue of church transformation, and that is the view from the inside out. … Continue reading →

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