Tag Archives: encouragement

Divorce

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries … Continue reading →

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Must We Always Hurt the One We Love?

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:8 There’s an old song I barely recall hearing … Continue reading →

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Adultery

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. ’But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:5-6 Speaking directly to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: August 25, 2024

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ecclesiastes 3: 16-22 Our most excellent adventure now examines the state of judgment both here on earth, and in heaven. Before we look at the text, I would be remiss if I didn’t remind you that we are still within … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 2

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Don Merritt

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me;your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The Lord is my shepherd; He leads us, He provides for us, He protects us… Even so, … Continue reading →

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God’s Sacred Children

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:1-3 With these three verses, we begin one of the most … Continue reading →

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Jesus and the Law

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Don Merritt

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the … Continue reading →