Tag Archives: hope

Let’s Get Started!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Don Merritt

It’s a brand new year; what will we do with it? The slate for this new year is clean.  Maybe I should switch metaphors right now and say the canvas is empty and ready to be painted!  What will we … Continue reading →

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2017: My Last Word on the Subject

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Don Merritt

As 2017 draws to its close and a New Year beckons, I wanted to pause a moment to wish each and every one of you a blessed and joyous New Year, full of His grace and truth. May our Lord … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 31, 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: Jesus is Presented at the Temple Text: Luke 2:22-40 The Law of Moses required that a male child be circumcised on the eighth day and so Mary and Joseph left Bethlehem and traveled the few miles to Jerusalem for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Don Merritt

I would like to take just a moment today to wish each and every one of you the best Christmas ever. May all of the joys and blessings of Christmas be yours all the year long, and may your loved … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 24, 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: A Savior is Born Text: Luke 2:1-21 Luke 2:1-21 In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Test

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

Genesis 22:1-19 Everyone knows this story, and I’m sure you don’t need me to retell it: God told Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering to God, and Abraham obeyed God’s instructions. At the last moment God … Continue reading →

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The Gate

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Don Merritt

John 10:1-18 Introduction This passage is figurative. (John 10:6) There are 8 components of the extended metaphor in this section: The shepherd is the caretaker and owner of the sheep. The sheep (flock) are the animals that the shepherd loves and cares for. The thief is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: December 17, 2017

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Don Merritt

Title: Mary’s Story Text: Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have you ever read legal notices in … Continue reading →

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More Adventures

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

God’s investigation of Sodom found that the outcry He heard was all too true, and He destroyed the city and everyone in it, except for Lot and his family. Sadly, Lot’s wife met her doom when she just had to … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Don Merritt

John 14:5-14 In essence, this is Jesus‟ “final briefing” to His disciples. Judas is gone, they were shaken by his betrayal and Jesus opened this chapter with words of comfort, followed by Him telling them that He was about to … Continue reading →

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