Tag Archives: Devotional

Reflections on Philemon Released Today

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

I have added our study of Philemon to my “Reflections” Series today. If you would care to download it, you may do so HERE.

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Pray with boldness!

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

How often do we pray with boldness?  No, I mean with real boldness…? Do we ask God for big things, as opposed to routine things?  Do we ask God to take the battle right to the enemy, or to win … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 18, 2018

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus Arrives in Jerusalem Text: John 12:12-19 It was a day to remember; there had never been anything quite like it before. Oh, Jesus had been to Jerusalem before, but not like this, you see, His time had finally … Continue reading →

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The Section Concludes

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Corinthians 7:32-40 I think it’s fair to say that Paul makes it very clear that he is expressing his personal opinion in these verses (7:25-40). I also think that it is fair to say that if everyone had taken … Continue reading →

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Patience Please

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Whoever is patient has great understanding,     but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29 I’m not really sure what I can say to enhance or explain this proverb, for it seems pretty obvious to me what Solomon is … Continue reading →

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A Look in the Mirror

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the … Continue reading →

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Wealth and Honor

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:18 What a fascinating thing to say! When this was first written down, and for many centuries after, women were considered to be second class citizens, not taken … Continue reading →

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“Reflections on Acts” Released

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Today I have released  Reflections on Acts. As is the case with all of the documents in this series, this one contains the entire set of my posts on the book of Acts edited together into a book format in a … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Unchained

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 28:17-31 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:30-31 Luke … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 18, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 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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