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Flesh, Life and Spirit

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: October 28, 2018

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Little Children and Rich Guys Text: Mark 10:13-31 Jesus has now left Galilee behind and crossed into Judea, and the crowds are large. In the first part of this passage, the Pharisees attempt to trap Him with a question … Continue reading →

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Love is the Answer

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If … Continue reading →

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Freedom in Christ

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.  Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be … Continue reading →

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Paul Goes Radical

Posted on October 24, 2018 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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TLP Inspiration: October 23, 2018

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Paul’s Loving Concern

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon notes: October 21, 2018

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Everything is Possible Text: Mark 9:14-29 When Jesus, Peter, James and John returned to the other disciples after the transfiguration, there was a dispute in progress; the teachers of the Law were arguing with the disciples. The people in … Continue reading →

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Sonship!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his … Continue reading →

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“Abraham’s Seed”

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith. Now … Continue reading →

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