Tag Archives: discipleship

Brothers (and sisters)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Don Merritt

 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. Both the one who makes people holy and those who … Continue reading →

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No, don’t do it!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Don Merritt

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we … Continue reading →

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Jesus: Superior to the Angels

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14 As we continue through the rest of Hebrews chapter 1, the author is setting about to prove his assertions of Chris’s supremacy by comparing Him to the angels.  Verses 5-13 are quotations from the Old Testament that … Continue reading →

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Jesus: God’s Word

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Don Merritt

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son … Continue reading →

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It’s not what it appears to be!

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Don Merritt

I was really pleased at the way this picture turned out; what a beautiful old home! Don’t you get a sense of the charm of yesteryear when you look at it?  It just oozes the best of late Victorian living… … Continue reading →

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A few days ago…

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

…I had the opportunity to fill in for an out-of-town preacher on Sunday morning.  I always enjoy doing this; it’s a hoot!  Since the pastor there gave me free rein to pick a topic, I decide to preach on 1 … Continue reading →

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The Closing

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Don Merritt

See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to … Continue reading →

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Love in the Spirit

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Don Merritt

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law … Continue reading →

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Redeemed

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Flesh, Life and Spirit

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Don Merritt

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each … Continue reading →

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