Tag Archives: discipleship

Pain, Suffering and… Love

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;  but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so … Continue reading →

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Generous or Selfish?

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has … Continue reading →

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Enough of that stuff!

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Example

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 16, 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: To Be Defiled Text:Mark 7:1-23 Parallel Texts: Matthew 15:1-20; John 7:1 Mark’s account changes it’s focus at this point, as does Matthew’s and Luke’s, for from this point forward up to Jesus’ final arrival in Jerusalem, Jesus focuses on … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: September 15, 2018

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Persecuted Because of Righteousness As a rule, do you expect to see a righteous person persecuting another person because the persecuted person is righteous? My guess is “probably not.” If this is true, then what sort of person persecutes another … Continue reading →

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Opportunity and Suffering

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as … Continue reading →

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Life 101

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.  1 Peter … Continue reading →

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Marriage

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

1 Peter 3:1-7 Peter moves on from his discussion of Christian slaves and their masters in which he called upon slaves to be good and reliable workers who respect their masters for the sake of the Gospel, and now applies … Continue reading →

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The One Who First Loved Us

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

“He committed no sin,     and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore … Continue reading →

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