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God Makes a Covenant

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Don Merritt

Genesis 15:7-21 In this passage, the conversation of our last post continues, this time Abraham asks God how he can be sure that God will give him the land of Canaan, an amazing question all things considered. God’s reply is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 10, 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title:  Joseph’s Story Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph was betrothed to Mary, which in that place and time was a process of about a year in length. During that time, the couple was legally married, but their union could not be … Continue reading →

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Having a Candid Conversation

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Don Merritt

After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate … Continue reading →

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The Suffering Servant

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 53 In Isaiah 53, the prophet describes for us a servant who would be despised, rejected and die; with the result of saving many.  The poem here actually begins with verse 13 of the preceding chapter… See, my servant … Continue reading →

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Morning’s Light

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Don Merritt
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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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