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Paul Gets Tough

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Don Merritt

For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain. One … Continue reading →

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Wisdom of the Cross and Wisdom of Men

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Don Merritt

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;    the intelligence of the intelligent I will … Continue reading →

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Disunity and Fragmentation

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind … Continue reading →

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Into the Breach

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Don Merritt

The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open … Continue reading →

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And so we begin

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Don Merritt

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call … Continue reading →

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Not Forgotten

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Don Merritt

Today is Memorial Day in the USA, a day in which Americans pause to honor those men and women who have given “their last full measure of devotion” for our freedom and liberty.  All Americans, and even many others in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 25, 2025

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the … Continue reading →

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A Little Reflection

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Don Merritt

It’s Saturday again; what better day for a little reflection? 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 … Continue reading →

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Appearances

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

Some time ago I was walking along on a beautiful morning when I came upon this view. As you can see, I was out in the country, walking along a quiet path when I saw these fowl doing their duck … Continue reading →

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To God be the Glory!

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Don Merritt

 Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. Jude 22-23 This is Jude’s final instruction to his readers.  It is … Continue reading →

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