Tag Archives: God is Love

This is the Gospel

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in … Continue reading →

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Making Peace

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Colossians 1:19-20 Last time, we had a … Continue reading →

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The Son IS!

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Don Merritt

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 26, 2021 by Don Merritt
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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 25, 2021

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: Searching for More Clues Text Genesis 1:28-31 The Image of God and the Apostle Paul The Apostle Paul was a Jew, in fact he was a Pharisee; everything about him was Jewish, including his mindset. He was the Pharisee … Continue reading →

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Poor in Spirit

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Don Merritt

The first Beatitude speaks of those who are “poor in spirit”. Much has been made about the difference between Matthew’s language and that of Luke in Luke 6:20, for Luke merely says “the poor”. Does Matthew have more in mind … Continue reading →

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The Lord is my Shepherd- 3

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.Surely your goodness and love will follow me    all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the house of the Lord    forever. Psalm 23:5-6 Speaking directly to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: April 21, 2021

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Dirt and Spit Act 1 John 9:1-12 There was a man who was born blind, reduced to beggary, and walking along one day; the disciples ask Jesus who sinned that he should be blind, he or his parents. Jesus corrects … Continue reading →

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Leaders

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be … Continue reading →

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Pleasing Sacrifices

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Don Merritt

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. … Continue reading →

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