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A Special Christmas Gift

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

Most people associate Christmas with happy memories, good cheer, joy, love, peace and warmth. Yet for many, the season can be very difficult. Many who are experiencing financial hardship find that the celebration is more than they can handle; their … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Example

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have … Continue reading →

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Glory!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Don Merritt

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Like 2:14) Thus sang the host of angels the night that Jesus was born inBethlehem. The shepherds who witnessed this were dumbstruck. … Continue reading →

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Time Out!

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class notes: December 9

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

Suffering for Christ Today’s Text: 1Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Note the similarity between this section and 1:6-9; 2:19-25; 3:17-18; 4:1-2. In this section, Peter is giving comfort and understanding to those who are facing trial and suffering for their faith. … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Christmas Season is one that I may seem to frown on sometimes as I urge people not to get caught up in the season and forget the reason. Actually, the Christmas season can and should be a wonderful time. I … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Don Merritt

This is a Christmas carol that contains the essence of the yearning of a people for a savior. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel” Hold on, wait! Ransom…? Yes, Ransom. Israel was in slavery to sin; so are we. Being held … Continue reading →

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The Second Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Don Merritt

The second Christmas lesson is just who it was that was born in Bethlehem so long ago. John makes it clear at the beginning of his Gospel: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word … Continue reading →

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The First Christmas Lesson

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Don Merritt

So what is Christmas all about? Christmas is a holiday with a questionable past, but it is rich with meaning for those who wish to find it. While it is unlikely that Jesus was born on December 25, this is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class Notes: December 2

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Don Merritt

Put Aside the Old Ways Today’s Text: 1Peter 4:1-11 Introduction The Apostle has just told the believers that it was better to suffer for doing good that for doing evil, and has indicated that the glory and power bestowed upon … Continue reading →