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A New Life

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Don Merritt

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in … Continue reading →

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Tower of Strength

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Don Merritt

Our Lord is a tower of strength, but many times we don’t see Him that way.  He rises above everything that we will ever encounter in this life, but we aren’t always conscious of the fact.  His strength is not … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bible Study Notes: March 16, 2022

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Don Merritt

Up to this point we have been discussing being naked before God in our own personal worship, individually; just God and you. This can and should be a wonderful time, regularly observed. Yet it is not the end of matter … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 13, 2022

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Don Merritt

Ephesians 5:21-33 With these verses, Paul moves from the general instruction about a Christian’s life to a more specific instruction, beginning with the relationship of marriage, a subject that he writes about in more than one letter, as you know. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Class Notes: March 9, 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Don Merritt

Praying in true humility can be difficult for us, particularly early in our Christian walk, yet for many of us, getting through the trials and tribulations of this life may be even more difficult. These are times of disappointments, problems, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bible Study Notes: March 2, 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Don Merritt

Last time, we ended with my saying that in this next post, it would be time to look at the concept of naked before God in a practical rather than an abstract way, so it might seem odd to begin … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 27, 2022

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Don Merritt

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 We’ve now seen Paul’s transition from general to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: February 23, 2022

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Don Merritt

You might have thought after our last time that it’s all well and good to discuss nakedness in the Old Testament, but we live under the New Testament, and many things changed because of what Jesus has taught and accomplished … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: February 16, 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Don Merritt

Nakedness in Scripture is actually a fascinating study that very few undertake these days, because it may sound to many like something that appeals to some sort of prurient interest. I can recall vividly the way undergrads reacted when I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: February 13, 2022

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Don Merritt

 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of … Continue reading →

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