Tag Archives: inspiration

A Brief introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Don Merritt

From the second century AD onward, Matthew the tax collector has been identified as the author of this, the first Gospel in our New Testament. As is true with the other three Gospels, it first began to be circulated without … Continue reading →

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TLP Living: 5/20/19

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

  A Strong and Vibrant Relationship I.ve used this story many times, let’s be clear about that. Why wouldn’t I use it? It’s a great story, and it has the added bonus of being true! Once upon a time I … Continue reading →

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TLP Inspiration: May 20, 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Don Merritt

The Next Move Here we are at the chess board, looking intently at the pieces on the table and trying to plot our next move… but this is no game−  it’s life. Each of us has life moves to make; … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 19, 2019

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: But We See Jesus! Text: Hebrews 2:1-13 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes May 5, 2019

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Problems in the Church Text: 3 John John’s last letter. So short, so telling. John is writing to his friend and brother Gaius.  He seems to have been a leader in the church, and even though there are other … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 28, 2019

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Remain in God’s Love Text: 2 John It begins by referencing its recipient as a “chosen lady” without ever mentioning a name.  Some have voiced speculation over the years as to who that lady might have been, but since … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 21, 2019

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Our Hope in Christ Text: Luke 24:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 14, 2019

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Follow Me to the Cross Text: Mark 1:118; Matthew 28: 18-20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.  “Come, follow me,” Jesus … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: April 7, 2019

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: His Will for Us Text: 1 John 5:13-21 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the confidence we have in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 31, 2019

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Don Merritt

Title: Love in Action Text: 1 John 5:1-12 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving … Continue reading →

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