Tag Archives: encouragement

God’s Plan Unfolds

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 25:13-26:32 Apparently Festus was troubled by Paul’s case; here was this guy Paul who had done nothing against Roman law, being held in his jail. He had been accused of terrible crimes by the Jewish authorities in Jerusalem, the … Continue reading →

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A Series of Curious Events

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 24:1-25:12 When the Jewish officials arrived in Caesarea, they presented a vague and flimsy case to Felix; there really isn’t any other way to describe it (24:1-9). If the Jews had known about the letter Felix had already received … Continue reading →

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Conspiracies, Plots and Politics

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 23:12-35 When Paul returned to Jerusalem after his third missionary journey, there was a spirit abroad in the city; it was the spirit of evil. After the ridiculous behavior of the Sanhedrin in the last scene, a new plot … Continue reading →

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Before the Sanhedrin

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 22:30-23:11 After the scene in the torture chamber, the Roman commander must have gone to the Roman tribune, for he then summons the Sanhedrin into session and takes Paul before them in an effort to discover what Paul was … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 18, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 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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After the Purification

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 21:27-22:21 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, shouting, “Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Arrival in Jerusalem

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Acts 21:17-26 When Paul arrived in Jerusalem he was warmly greeted, and the next day he reported to James and the elders of the church about his adventures among the Gentiles. They received his report with joy, and no … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Midst of Winter

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

I took this photo this past Monday afternoon and I think that it is the first I’ve posted of my new front yard. Yep, this is where we now live, after moving from our old home in Rock Island. As … Continue reading →

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One Last Thing Before I Go…

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that … Continue reading →

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Bad Moon Rising

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

 “Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you. For I have not hesitated … Continue reading →

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