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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 6, 2018

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: A Part, Many Parts and the Whole Text: 1 Corinthians 12 Introduction 12:1-3 Many Gifts, One Spirit 12:4-6 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.  There are … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: May 5, 2018

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Heartland Awakens As I sit here this morning in the pre-dawn stillness, all around me America’s Heartland is re-awakening from winter’s long slumber. Gone are the seemingly endless snows of April, gone too, at least for now, are the … Continue reading →

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Prayer 3

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Introduction Prayer is really the fundamental spiritual practice of the Christian life, and although we often neglect it, we do so at our loss. There are four main types of prayer found in the Scriptures, prayers of praise, prayers of … Continue reading →

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Prayer 2

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

Some Guidance from Jesus “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us … Continue reading →

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A New Topical Adventure

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Having completed our survey of forgiveness, it’s time to move on in a different, yet similar direction, this time to a survey of spiritual disciplines or practices. If you actually undertake to study this subject, you will find that it … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 4/30/18

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

War Games and Lessons Learned Good Morning from the Heartland. Last night I won the Battle of Chickamauga for the North. That isn’t what happened in real life, however. A few weeks ago, I got a computer game, Ultimate General … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/30/18

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Light of the World When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 John used light and darkness in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 29, 2018

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Spiritual Gifts and Love in Action Text: Romans 12:3-21 Humble Service Romans 12:3-8 Paul set out his proposition in verses 1-2, that we offer ourselves as living sacrifices and be transformed by the renewing of our minds as a … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 4/28/18

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

Love, Justice and Our Response I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem … Continue reading →

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Glory Indeed!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to … Continue reading →

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