Tag Archives: discipleship

Watch It!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of … Continue reading →

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Love’s Perspective

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Don Merritt

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Yesterday we saw Paul’s transition from general to … Continue reading →

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Big Boy Thinking

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you … Continue reading →

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Paul Becomes Practical

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Don Merritt

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give … Continue reading →

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Well…?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of … Continue reading →

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Unity!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond … Continue reading →

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The Power of Prayer

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:14-21 This morning’s text is a prayer that Paul gave for the Ephesians, a prayer of power and of selfless love for the saints, a prayer that deserves our review and emulation. Notice that as he begins this prayer, … Continue reading →

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God Has a Plan

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 3:1-13 Isn’t this an interesting little chunk? Paul mentions “mysteries” several times here, and likens these “mysteries” to the “administration of God’s grace”; what could he be referring to? He mentions a mystery that was made known to him … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:11-22 Paul, in these verses, completes the picture he began in the first 10 verses of this chapter that we covered in yesterday’s post, by tying together the picture of God’s redemption and reconciliation of all people. It is … Continue reading →

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Weekly Podcast August 27. 2014

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

How We Respond to “Bad Stuff” This week’s podcast came a couple of days later than planned, but it’s here now. This is another little chat coming from one of those group discussions I attend, and it deals with our … Continue reading →