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Christian Relationships

Posted on May 5, 2021 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 May 4, 2021 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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Unity in Christ

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

Colossians 3: 5-14 In the last section, we saw Paul tell us how to live our new lives, by setting our hearts and minds on the things that are above, and not on the things of this world.  In this … Continue reading →

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Raising our Sights

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 2, 2021

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: And Then it Happened! Text: Genesis 3 We all know the story of Genesis 3 when Eve and then Adam ate from the tree that God had placed in the Garden next to the Tree of Life; God forbade … Continue reading →

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A Little Reflection

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

Has God been filling your life with blessings?  Has He given you peace in a tough situation? Well, you see what I mean by reflection… We spend so much time and energy running ourselves ragged these days, and so much … Continue reading →

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No More Shadows

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in … Continue reading →

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Triumph!

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

When you were dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having cancelled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and opposed … Continue reading →

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Seek Him Only

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Don Merritt

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Struggle; Our Struggle

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

I want you to know how hard I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may … Continue reading →

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