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The Way of the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

I heard this message the other day (11/1/15) about how Love is the way of the Lord, and it comes from a text in Genesis 18 where God is about to rain fire upon Sodom… and what do we find? … Continue reading →

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Fasting

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and … Continue reading →

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“This, then, is how you should pray”

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Don Merritt

“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 our debts, as we … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Don Merritt

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when … Continue reading →

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Giving to the Needy

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Don Merritt

So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But … Continue reading →

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Relationship With God

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 Thus far in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has … Continue reading →

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Love… all of ‘em

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’  But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise … Continue reading →

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An Eye for an Eye…

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone … Continue reading →

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No Swearing!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for … Continue reading →

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Divorce

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Don Merritt

“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a … Continue reading →

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