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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 16, 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Don Merritt

A New Way of Thinking Romans 12:1-8 For the past several weeks, I’ve been telling you that having been made in God’s image is a complete game-changer, and that the comprehension of this requires a response on our parts. Several … Continue reading →

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For They Will Be Filled

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Don Merritt

I doubt that I need to discuss what it means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” so let’s jump directly to what will become of the one who has no such desire. I think we can safely assume that the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 9, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: The Image of God and Temptation Text: Genesis 2:15-17 The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any … Continue reading →

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For They Will Inherit the Earth

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Don Merritt

A person who is “meek” is often thought of as being resigned to their circumstances, even weak, but that really isn’t what is being described here. Those who are “meek” are those who understand that they are dependent upon God, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Mourn

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

I normally don’t think of a person in mourning as all that blessed- at least not in their time of grief. Yet, if you think about it, someone who cannot grieve is really to be pitied, after all, in order … Continue reading →

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Finding God’s Presence

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 What is God’s will for us? Where can we find joy? Is it God’s will that we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 2, 2021

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: And Then it Happened! Text: Genesis 3 We all know the story of Genesis 3 when Eve and then Adam ate from the tree that God had placed in the Garden next to the Tree of Life; God forbade … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

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Peace Be with You

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 25, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: Searching for More Clues Text Genesis 1:28-31 The Image of God and the Apostle Paul The Apostle Paul was a Jew, in fact he was a Pharisee; everything about him was Jewish, including his mindset. He was the Pharisee … Continue reading →