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Want to save the world?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Don Merritt

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:17) Have you ever met someone who was out to save the world? Such people are very enthusiastic, … Continue reading →

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God’s Will Comes First

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”… Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” (James 4:15; 17) Our job in … Continue reading →

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Praise the Lord!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

“It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High” (Psalm 92:1) It’s Monday morning again, time to praise the Lord! Go ahead, take a few minutes to sing God’s praise for all … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Evil Around Us

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Don Merritt

The other day (Thursday the 8th) I had this brilliant idea that I could re-post a series of news articles about really ugly incidents that haven’t quite made a big splash in the National or World news pages and then … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study: December 11

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Don Merritt

A Child is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 This passage falls within a section that runs from 8:1-9:7. The section begins with a discussion about the relationship between the lack of belief inJudahand the resulting invasion of the Assyrians. (8:1-10) It affirms … Continue reading →

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Sunday Bible Study Notes

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Don Merritt

Beginning tomorrow, I thought it would be a good thing to post my class notes for Sunday Bible Study. I will continue to do so for the forseeable future, excepting Christmas Day. These class notes are handed out to those … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors, part 2

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Don Merritt

This is the second part of “Ambassadors for Christ. If you missed part one, you can find it here. We left off with an amazing Biblical fact: Our purpose for living is fellowship with God, and that fellowship contains a … Continue reading →

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Ambassadors for Christ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Don Merritt

So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has … Continue reading →

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Individual Prayer

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

Prayer: The Fundamental Activity of the Christian Life Important Note: This is a discussion of individual prayer only. This is not intended to imply that corporate prayer (prayer with others such as in church services or small groups) is not … Continue reading →

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Mercy Me!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Don Merritt

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7) Imagine going in to a convenience store and pointing a gun at the clerk and demanding cash. The clerk gives you the cash, and then you shoot the … Continue reading →