Tag Archives: love

Love, Justice and Our Response

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

I will sing of your love and justice;    to you, Lord, I will sing praise.I will be careful to lead a blameless life—    when will you come to me? Psalm 101:1-2a At first this may seem to be quite simple, but look closely and … Continue reading →

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Peacemakers

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Don Merritt

We have already seen that as Jesus went forth proclaiming the Kingdom, that healing, and restoration of wholeness went in His wake, for the restoration of wholeness, including the restoration of relationships torn by the hostility of this world is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: June 6, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Don Merritt

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who … Continue reading →

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Arriving at the Point

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Don Merritt

All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 30, 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Don Merritt

Romans 12:17-21 In 12:1-16 Paul has discussed our response to grace with a series of short statements that stem from the theme of sincere love, but in 17 ff. he seems to focus on one particular subject: Revenge. While the … Continue reading →

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Genuine Concern

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Don Merritt

Philippians 2:19-30 In this section, Paul moves back into some personal comments.  He is talking about two other men who are with him, but who are not prisoners, Timothy and Epaphroditus.  In the first several verses, Paul is telling the Philippians … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: May 23, 2021

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Don Merritt

Put Love into Action Romans 12:9-16 Paul continues in these verses with his discussion of our response to grace. Here, he sets the tone with verse 9: Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Our … Continue reading →

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Merciful

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Don Merritt

Mercy is the most fundamental aspect of our relationship with God. We only have a relationship with God because of His tremendous mercy, for without it, we are permanently estranged from Him. Thus, Jesus teaches mercy on our parts as a … Continue reading →

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The Value of Others

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Don Merritt

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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Standing Firm in Unity

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Don Merritt

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving … Continue reading →

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