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Paul’s Story Continues

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Don Merritt

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, this time with Barnabas. I took Titus along also. I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: October 10, 2018

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Paul Shares His Story

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Don Merritt

Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a reliable teacher; … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Application

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Don Merritt

I must admit that this is my very favorite chapter of Peter’s… it’s awesome!  It clearly and directly tells us what the point of everything else is.  Why did he go on in chapter 2 about false teachers: Why the big … Continue reading →

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Peter the Prophet

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

This post is hard to write. The text in 2 Peter Chapter 2, doesn’t lend itself to being broken down into “bite-sized” pieces upon which to easily chew on one at a time, rather it is one big thought.  Reflecting … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: October 8, 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Don Merritt

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 30, 2018

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: It’s time to get a clue boys! Text: Mark 8:1-21 Mark 8:1-13 Parallel Texts: Matthew 15:32-16:4 Once again, we are near the Sea of Galilee with Jesus, the disciples and a very large crowd of people. Apparently they have … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: September 23, 2018

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Dogs, Demons and Healing Well Text: Mark 7:24-37 Parallel Text: Matthew 15:21-37 A quick reading of this text will tell us that Jesus heals someone’s daughter, but quick readings don’t always yield the whole story, for there are those … Continue reading →

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Always Growing

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this … Continue reading →

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Eyewitness of Greatness

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Don Merritt

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice … Continue reading →

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