Tag Archives: Bible

God’s Gift

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Don Merritt

I have been working on a class about spiritual gifts lately; it’s going to be a good one I think… As I go through the texts and materials on the subject, I’ve been struck by something that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

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Coming Home

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Don Merritt

There isn’t anything that’s more inviting than to return home after a long absence. Even if the absence was caused by a wonderful adventure, there’s just something about being back at home where a person can relax in comfortable … Continue reading →

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Victory!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are days in my life that don’t feel very victorious; how about you? There are also days when I’m not feeling all that strong or confident in the future; maybe you have those days also. I’ve lived … Continue reading →

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You Must Follow Me!

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Don Merritt

A rich ruler came to Jesus one day and asked Him how to “inherit eternal life.” Jesus, in His reply ticked off five of the Ten Commandments, to which the rich man replied that he had kept them since he was … Continue reading →

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The Rich Ruler

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Don Merritt

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“Follow Me”

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

This will post on August 25, my last Sunday at Milan Christian Church before I head to the East Coast. By the time this posts, I will have given my last sermon there… The title and theme of my last … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: August 25

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Don Merritt

New Priest = New Covenant Today’s Text: Hebrews 8 Introduction We have reached the very heart of Hebrews. There are two main points at the core of this letter, first that Jesus is our new High Priest … Continue reading →

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Beautiful but…

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Don Merritt

There are some things in this life that are absolutely beautiful. Some are alluring, some are natural while others are man-made. They might catch our eye or arouse our senses. They may seem entirely harmless… and they might be good … Continue reading →

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Are we people of faith?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Don Merritt

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 People talk about faith quite often, sometimes in a negative way but most often in a positive way… … Continue reading →