Tag Archives: discipleship

Paul Sails to Jerusalem

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:1-16 After the long farewell to the elders in Ephesus, Paul and his party returned to the ship and set sail. Much of this passage tells of the ports of call along the way, and in some instances of … Continue reading →

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One Last Thing Before I Go…

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Mindset

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life … Continue reading →

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Paul Reflects on His Ministry

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. I served … Continue reading →

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A Long-Winded Sermon

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 20:1-12 Today, most of us consider a long sermon to be somewhere from 35 to 40 minutes, but the Apostle Paul gives comfort to any modern-day preacher who is hearing about long sermons from critics, for Paul in this … Continue reading →

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People Behaving Badly

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 19:23-41 Taking a look at the heavenly chess board, we have seen in the last few posts that God has launched a major offensive in the province of Asia, with Ephesus as the strategic central point of His operations. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 11, 2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Searching for More Clues Text Genesis 1:28-31 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living … Continue reading →

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Paul Arrives in Ephesus

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Transition

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 18:18-28 Paul eventually left Corinth taking Aquila and Priscilla with him to Ephesus. Paul remained there only a short time, and then left the two in Ephesus, probably to set up a base for more operations in the future, … Continue reading →

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God Has Paul’s Back

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 18:1-17 After leaving Athens, Paul moved onto Corinth, where Silas and Timothy would eventually meet him. While there, he once again began teaching n the synagogue. He quickly became acquainted with a man named Aquila and his wife, Priscilla … Continue reading →

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