Tag Archives: hope

Apostolic Humility

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Don Merritt

And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with … Continue reading →

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Will the Real Fool Please Stand Up

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, … Continue reading →

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Wealth and Honor

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Don Merritt

A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Proverbs 11:18 What a fascinating thing to say! When this was first written down, and for many centuries after, women were considered to be second class citizens, not taken … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 4, 2018

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Don Merritt

Title: Basics of New Testament Worship (1) Text: John 4:21-24 Recently I became aware of some confusion regarding worship and since I had a two week hole in my preaching plan, I thought it might be a good idea to … Continue reading →

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Christ is the Wisdom and Power of God

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Don Merritt

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I … Continue reading →

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Disunity and Fragmentation

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind … Continue reading →

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And so we begin

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call … Continue reading →

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A Brief Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

Paul, the Apostle of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, was in Ephesus right around the year 55 AD when he began to receive news that the church in Corinth was in trouble. These two cities really weren’t all that far … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Get Ready for a New Adventure

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

As I mentioned a few days back, since we finished our adventure in the book of Acts, I was looking at the New Testament books that I have not yet blogged about, and found that there were three: Philemon and … Continue reading →

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A Personal Guaranty

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Don Merritt

So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to … Continue reading →

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