Tag Archives: faith

Selfless

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Don Merritt

So, what do we have so far? In 2:1-3;10 we have Paul talking about putting the message of the gospel into the way we live our lives, and in this passage, we have Paul placing spiritual truth above physical distress … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Love for the Thessalonians

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Don Merritt

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church as he laments his absence; he misses them.  He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

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What a Hope We Have!

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, … Continue reading →

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Why do We Act Like That?

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Proverbs 14:22 I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or anything, but have you ever made some sort … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 30, 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title:  Amazing Faith Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph was betrothed to Mary, which in that place and time was a process of about a year in length. During that time, the couple was legally married, but their union could not be … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: July 9, 2018

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

Good Monday Morning from the Heartland. Some time back I came upon a scene; this tree grabbed my attention because it was unusual… The unusual thing about the tree isn’t the scar, but how well it has done in spite … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: 5/7/18

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Don Merritt

Those Who Have Gone Before Us Good morning from the Heartland. As I begin to write in the pre-dawn hours of this new day, for some reason my thoughts are moving back in time to those who have gone befre. … Continue reading →

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The Centurion

Posted on October 6, 2017 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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Random Ramblings: August 19, 2017

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

This past week, there has been so much I’ve wanted to write about that my brain has gone on some kind of a sensory overload, and I haven’t been quite able to write about any of it. Oh I’ve tried, … Continue reading →

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The Faith of a Centurion

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Don Merritt

Luke 7:1-10 After Jesus had completed His ‘Sermon on the Plain’ He set out for Capernaum and as He was headed there a group of Jewish Elders approached Him with a request. They were pleading for a Roman Centurion, a … Continue reading →

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