Tag Archives: discipleship

Peter’s First Address (2)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:22-41 We left off earlier after Peter’s citation of the prophecy of Joel 2:28-32 (cf. Acts 2:17-21). Our text picks up in verse 22 as Peter moves forward to drive his point home. I would certainly recommend that you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 14, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now tell you … Continue reading →

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Peter’s First Address

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:14-21 Actually Peter’s remarks continue all the way through verse 41, but I want to be respectful of your time, so I’m breaking them into multiple parts for our discussion. Peter begins by speaking to the silly notion that … Continue reading →

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Too Much Wine!

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:1-13 The Apostles waited; I don’t know how patiently they waited, but they waited nevertheless. What they did not know that morning as they awoke was that this day would mark a paradigm shift of massive proportion. For those … Continue reading →

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A Time of Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:12-26 After the ascension of our Lord, the disciples walked the half mile or so back to the city where they entered their lodgings. There they joined the women who had followed Jesus from Galilee, His mother Mary and … Continue reading →

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The Story Begins

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 1:1-11 As I mentioned earlier, Luke begins his second book with a prelude, much like the one with which he began his gospel (1:1-3). Again, he addresses himself to a man named Theophilus. Sadly, there is no way for … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Acts

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Grace

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it … Continue reading →

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Christian Relationships

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3:18-4:1 In this section, Paul gives insight to how Christians should behave in the major personal relationships of daily life.  In 3:18-19, he speaks of husbands and wives, in 3:20-21 he speaks of parents and children, and from 3:22-4:1, … Continue reading →

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Living Christ

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and … Continue reading →

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