Tag Archives: forgiveness

Once for All part 1

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 7, 2021

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: God Forgives Us, We Forgive Others Text: Matthew 18:21-35 This passage is often called “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant” because that servant who had received mercy (forgiveness) by the Master, refused to show mercy (forgiveness) to his fellow … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 8

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Don Merritt

Common Misconceptions about Forgiveness Galatians 5:13-26 A few years ago, I was working with a man whose wife had left him, in hopes of restoring the marriage. To keep a long story short, he had acknowledged that he was responsible … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 7

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Don Merritt

The Role of Pride and Self I don’t need to tell any of you what the Bible says about pride and self; you know already. Instead, here’s a question for discussion: If godly love can be seen through humility and … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 6

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Don Merritt

Can We Love Others and Not Forgive Them? Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 5

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Don Merritt

God Forgives Us, We Forgive Others Read Matthew 18:21-35 This passage is often called “The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant” because that servant who had received mercy (forgiveness) by the Master, refused to show mercy (forgiveness) to his fellow servant, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 2

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

God loves us in spite of everything In spite of everything that had happened between humanity and God, God continues to love us.  He loves us in good times and in bad, even when we are having all kinds of … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness 1

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

God Loved Us See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. … Continue reading →

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Judging Others: Who, me?

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Don Merritt

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, … Continue reading →

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Why Carry Such a Load?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Don Merritt

Have you ever had to carry a heavy load for a long distance? I remember one time in high school when my journalism teacher gave me the keys to his car and sent me to the parking lot to get … Continue reading →

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