Tag Archives: hope

Unity in the Body of Christ

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Don Merritt

All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s … Continue reading →

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The Reaction of the Believers

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Don Merritt

On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.  When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” … Continue reading →

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Time to Repent

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

“Now, fellow Israelites, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders. But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Messiah would suffer. Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may … Continue reading →

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Peter Speaks to the People

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Don Merritt

  Acts 3:11-16 After the man was healed (see Acts 3:1-10), he joined Peter and John and climbs the steps into the temple courts, and as they did this, many people were amazed at the sight of the familiar man … Continue reading →

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An Incident Before the Temple

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 3:1-10 Om a certain day, Peter and John were headed into the temple area for afternoon prayer, which appears to have been the custom of the early church. There was a crippled man there; he was always there, begging … Continue reading →

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Life in the Early Church

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Don Merritt

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold … Continue reading →

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Thought for a Monday

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Don Merritt
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Peter’s First Address (2)

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:22-41 We left off earlier after Peter’s citation of the prophecy of Joel 2:28-32 (cf. Acts 2:17-21). Our text picks up in verse 22 as Peter moves forward to drive his point home. I would certainly recommend that you … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: January 14, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Don Merritt

Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now tell you … Continue reading →

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Peter’s First Address

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Don Merritt

Acts 2:14-21 Actually Peter’s remarks continue all the way through verse 41, but I want to be respectful of your time, so I’m breaking them into multiple parts for our discussion. Peter begins by speaking to the silly notion that … Continue reading →

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