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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 3, 2017

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Don Merritt

  Title:  The Word Became Flesh Text: John 1:10-18 Readers’ Note: I haven’t mentioned this before here, but as of October 22, I’ve been the preaching minister at Morrison Christian Church in Morrison, Illinois. Since I began I’ve intended to … Continue reading →

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God Knows

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Don Merritt

I don’t know how many people there are in the world these days, but the number is in the billions.  They all have their stories, their hopes, dreams, fears and joys; who can know them all? God does! It is … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Prayer

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Don Merritt

This is something that I wrote some years ago, but it still applies today… Father, I thank you for all of the ways in which you have blessed me and my family.  Our blessings are so great that it is … Continue reading →

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Great is the Lord!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3 What are you doing today? Are you going to work, to school, to the Mall? Will you be doing housework, yard work, watching TV…? Consider how much time we … Continue reading →

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Which Way Are we Going?

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Don Merritt

I came upon this staircase recently, take a quick look… You can see from the photo that it leads to a dark and shadowy world down there, but what you can’t tell from the photo whether I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Calming the Storm

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! … Continue reading →

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Random Ramblings: October 7, 2017

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Don Merritt

  It’s been a few weeks since I last posted in this column. It hasn’t been because I couldn’t think of anything to say; no, I’ve had plenty. Yet sometimes it is just better to remain silent. During those weeks … Continue reading →

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Judging Others

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of … Continue reading →

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Adultery

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are You

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Don Merritt

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were … Continue reading →

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