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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 20, 2019

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: God Forgives Us, We Forgive Others Text: Matthew 18:21-35 This passage is often called “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant” because that servant who had received mercy (forgiveness) by the Master, refused to show mercy (forgiveness) to his fellow … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 23, 2018

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: The Hope of the World Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Christmas hasn’t always been a holiday in America, in fact it didn’t become an official holiday until the Administration of U. S. Grant in the 1870’s. During the time of President … Continue reading →

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“Big Boy” Thinking

Posted on November 29, 2018 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 November 28, 2018 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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Maturity!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 4:7-16 Paul continues in this passage, moving on from unity in the Body of Christ into spiritual maturity. In verses 7-10, he discusses the fact that Jesus has risen to the highest position in the heavens, after having come … Continue reading →

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Reconciliation in Christ

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

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

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A Guarantee

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for … Continue reading →

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The Closing

Posted on November 7, 2018 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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Sunday Sermon Notes: November 4, 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: To Be the Greatest Text: Mark 10:32-52 Mark 10:32-45 Parallel Texts: Matthew 20:17-28; Luke 18:31-34 This interesting passage begins with Jesus predicting what his fate would be again, and then takes an odd shift when James and John ask … Continue reading →

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Live by the Spirit

Posted on November 2, 2018 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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