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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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Pleasing in His Sight

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be … 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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Daunting, Hopeful… Empowering

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes … Continue reading →

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It’s All Worth the Effort

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians … 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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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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Forgiveness 8

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness Galatians 5:13-26 A few years ago, I was working with a man whose wife had left him, in hopes of restoring the marriage. To keep a long story short, he had acknowledged that he was responsible … Continue reading →

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Tenacity in Spite of Shortcomings

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 As chapter 4 begins, we find ourselves in the midst of a unit of the letter which is a defense of Paul’s apostolic ministry, that began 2:14 and runs through 7:4. With 4:1, we are entering into … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 7

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Role of Pride and Self I don’t need to tell any of you what the Bible says about pride and self; you know already. Instead, here’s a question for discussion: If godly love can be seen through humility and … Continue reading →

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