Tag Archives: hope

Something to Think About: Redux

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

I first posted this on August 4, 2013- my how time flies! Today I am posting this for my “Rooted” group; I think this pretty well sums up our last session… This morning a wonderful Christian friend shared this with … Continue reading →

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The Narrow Door

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.” Luke 13:24 Most everyone knows this passage (Luke 13:22-30) in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the … Continue reading →

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Harmony and Love

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Don Merritt

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 1Peter 3:8 A person who is always right carries a great burden with them; even more so if they know everything. Do you know anybody like … Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Don Merritt

Luke 10:25-37 This passage is often called “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” and I have little doubt that you are familiar with the story. An expert in the Law asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 23.2024

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Don Merritt

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 16, 2024

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 2:1-10 Beginning here in chapter two, Paul reminds us of how we have been made alive in Christ. It’s a funny thing, but I nearly added the word “again” to that sentence, but Paul’s point is not that we … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 12, 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Don Merritt

Peter speaks at Pentecost Acts 2:14-47 Peter begins by speaking to the silly notion that they are all drunk, reminding the crowd that it was still only nine in the morning. By tradition, the ninth hour was the time for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 28,2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Don Merritt

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you;  but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 21, 2024

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Don Merritt

Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 14, 2024

Posted on April 14, 2024 by Don Merritt

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” But in your hearts revere Christ as … Continue reading →

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