Tag Archives: Devotional

Making Peace

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Last time, we had a … Continue reading →

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The Son IS!

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Started!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted!  What will we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 31, 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus is Presented at the Temple Text: Luke 2:22-40 The Law of Moses required that a male child be circumcised on the eighth day and so Mary and Joseph left Bethlehem and traveled the few miles to Jerusalem for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Don Merritt

I would like to take just a moment today to wish each and every one of you the best Christmas ever. May all of the joys and blessings of Christmas be yours all the year long, and may your loved … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 24, 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: A Savior is Born Text: Luke 2:1-21 Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Test

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

Genesis 22:1-19 Everyone knows this story, and I’m sure you don’t need me to retell it: God told Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering to God, and Abraham obeyed God’s instructions. At the last moment God … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 17, 2017

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: Mary’s Story Text: Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have you ever read legal notices in … Continue reading →

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More Adventures

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

God’s investigation of Sodom found that the outcry He heard was all too true, and He destroyed the city and everyone in it, except for Lot and his family. Sadly, Lot’s wife met her doom when she just had to … Continue reading →

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High Level Negotiation

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Don Merritt

Genesis 18:16-33 For me, this passage is amazing, one of the most amazing in all of Scripture. I say this for two reasons, first because we see into the mind of God as he considers what to do next and … Continue reading →

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