Tag Archives: faith

An Odd Little Story   

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” “Yes, he does,” he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the … Continue reading →

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Another Prediction of Death

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Don Merritt

When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And the disciples were filled with grief. … Continue reading →

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Unfailing Love

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Don Merritt

For great is your love, higher than the heavens;    your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Psalm 108:4 A funny thing happened this morning. I came across this verse as I was reading and thought that this would be the perfect verse to write … Continue reading →

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The Centurion

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Don Merritt

Matthew 8:5-13 As Jesus moved about proclaiming the Kingdom of Heaven, many amazing things took place; Kingdom things. In the last section we saw the significance of Jesus’ healing of the leper, and here we will see something just as … Continue reading →

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He Is the Lord

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Don Merritt
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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 18, 2024

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Don Merritt

Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way … Continue reading →

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Trees and Simple Faith… redux

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Don Merritt

Many have said that the simple things in life are the best.  Simple things don’t  cost much, usually aren’t flashy and are seldom mentioned in the newspapers…  Things like devotion to duty, love of family, faith in God and serving … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: 12/22/21

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Chapter 11 of Hebrews is a discourse on active faith; interesting when you consider that it comes right after the warnings of chapter 10 against losing our faith. Who said faith and works were mutually exclusive? That faith and works … Continue reading →

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Paul Point of Viewing

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your … Continue reading →

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The Way to Salvation

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Don Merritt

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, … Continue reading →

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