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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt

Touching Lives is the international broadcast ministry of Dr. James Merritt, Senior Pastor of Cross Pointe Church, in Duluth, Georgia. Over 20 years after its founding, Touching Lives uses a wide array of technologies to share Dr.

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Sermons by Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt

Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Forever and a Day" 04/16/17
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Forever and a Day" 04/16/17

Have you ever had someone tell you that they could never be good enough to live the Christian life?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "It's All About Relationships" 06/11/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "It's All About Relationships" 06/11/2017

We can teach our children how to be safe, how to clean their rooms, and how to study.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Make It or Take It” 01/14/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Make It or Take It” 01/14/2018

It’s easy to think we’ve got it all figured out. We see what we think is injustice and we believe that the wrong...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Off Ramp” 3/27/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Off Ramp” 3/27/2016

Easter is so much more than dressing up and going to church.

3 months ago
Keep It Together - September 6, 2020
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Keep It Together - September 6, 2020

One reason I am always concerned about the unity of our church or any church is that the devil is in every church.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Help Me With Temptation” 02/11/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Help Me With Temptation” 02/11/2018

Once you do trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior, Satan will absolutely try to get you to reject the Will of God.

3 months ago
What Does Regeneration Mean?
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What Does Regeneration Mean?

Today, we’re going to kick this series off by talking about where salvation begins, and that is with regeneration.

3 months ago
Revenge Factor (Part 1) - June 28, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Revenge Factor (Part 1) - June 28, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

Despite the triumphs of David, King Saul became filled with the poison of jealousy and sought to have his revenge by...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Some Other Time" 7/24/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Some Other Time" 7/24/2016

Remember how slowly time passed as a kid? And in the years between childhood and our golden years, time seems to fly...

3 months ago
What Should I Do With Christmas - December 5, 2021
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What Should I Do With Christmas - December 5, 2021

Christmas is a time for making plans. Everyone always seems to know exactly what they’re doing for Christmas.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do You Have Any Leftovers?” 1/10/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do You Have Any Leftovers?” 1/10/2016

The miracles that Jesus performed in the Bible all required faith.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "There Is More" 12/27/2015
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "There Is More" 12/27/2015

We have all heard the statistics. The majority of people who make New Year's Resolutions never keep them.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do You Believe In Miracles?” 1/3/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do You Believe In Miracles?” 1/3/2016

Jesus Christ Himself is defined by the miraculous. It is impossible to believe in Him and not in the possibility of...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Planting Your Feet" 06/26/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Planting Your Feet" 06/26/2016

Sometimes it's really difficult to lose the guilt we feel when we're at fault and have hurt others deeply.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Magnetic Personality" 11/13/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Magnetic Personality" 11/13/2016

People buy-in to a person before they buy-in to a message.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Rest Stop” 4/3/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Rest Stop” 4/3/2016

Stress and worry have become the daily norm for many people. They long to discover relief from the pressures of life.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt- “M.V.P.” 2/28/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt- “M.V.P.” 2/28/2016

Not everyone feels like they have value. And some people base their value on things that can disappear in an instant.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “The Fairest Of Them All” 01/01/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “The Fairest Of Them All” 01/01/2017

The reason men want to marry the perfect woman, and women want to marry the perfect man is because they think that's...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Running On Empty” 1/17/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Running On Empty” 1/17/2016

Have you ever poured out your heart to a friend, yet he never seems to turn his face away from the TV?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Joined at the Hip” 05/06/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Joined at the Hip” 05/06/2018

Perhaps there are 2 kinds of people—“truthers” and “gracers”.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Her Name Was Grace” 05/13/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Her Name Was Grace” 05/13/2018

There are 3 things you must do with this wonderful story from the book of Luke.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Exceeding All Expectations" 12/18/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Exceeding All Expectations" 12/18/2016

A story is told of a man who used all of his savings to buy a ticket to travel by ship from England to America.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Am I In My Sweet Spot?” 10/01/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Am I In My Sweet Spot?” 10/01/2017

In the church, you don’t just do something big, you do something bigger than you could ever do anywhere else.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "One Foot In Front Of The Other" 08/07/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "One Foot In Front Of The Other" 08/07/2016

Some worship their bodies, while others completely ignore theirs.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Surviving the Big One" 07/03/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Surviving the Big One" 07/03/2016

Many of us go years, decades even, holding a grudge against someone who hurt us deeply.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Is My Flashlight On?” 06/10/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Is My Flashlight On?” 06/10/2018

You cannot be light on the outside, until you have light on the inside.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Straight Talk" 11/06/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Straight Talk" 11/06/2016

You don’t have to have an outgoing personality to draw others to Christ.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Here, There, and Everywhere” 11/05/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Here, There, and Everywhere” 11/05/2017

In Jesus, we discover all of God we can know and in Jesus, we have all of God we need.

3 months ago
Car Pool - 09/09/18
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Car Pool - 09/09/18

The reason why the early church didn’t just survive is because they built community and established relationships in...

3 months ago
Sin Sick - 08/05/18
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Sin Sick - 08/05/18

When the dirt of sin clogs up God’s communication line, you will not hear Him the way you should or see Him the way...

3 months ago
The Only Way To Live - October 20, 2019 (Full-Length Version)
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The Only Way To Live - October 20, 2019 (Full-Length Version)

There is a phenomenal quote from the movie “Braveheart” that says, “Every man dies, but not every man truly lives.

3 months ago
Now and Forever - February 28, 2021
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Now and Forever - February 28, 2021

When David wrote Psalm 23, we don’t know how many more days, weeks, or years he had left in his life.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Expecting Christmas” 12/03/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Expecting Christmas” 12/03/2017

So many people are looking everywhere but in the Word of God for answers to life.

3 months ago
Calm the Nerves - February 6, 2022
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Calm the Nerves - February 6, 2022

As we continue our series on feelings and emotions, today we are going to look at anxiety.

3 months ago
Totally Objective
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Totally Objective

Bigotry and prejudice is both an attitude and an action.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Who Has My Password?” 06/17/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Who Has My Password?” 06/17/2018

The Christian life is lived in a world that is hostile to the Gospel, to Jesus, and to Biblical truth.

3 months ago
Authenticity, The Real Deal - March 1, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Authenticity, The Real Deal - March 1, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

When you are authentic, you are the real deal. You aren’t one thing in public and another thing in private.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Experiencing Christmas” 12/10/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Experiencing Christmas” 12/10/2017

When you truly experience Christmas, you want to glorify God and praise God for all things all the time.

3 months ago
Obey Me
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Obey Me

When you love God and you show your love to God by obeying His commands, Jesus plainly says this will lead to true...

3 months ago
Holy Hypocrisy - April 18, 2021
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Holy Hypocrisy - April 18, 2021

It is by consensus the number one reason people don’t come to church, criticize the church, and have no use for the...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Love Me” 04/15/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Love Me” 04/15/2018

You cannot love God until you love Jesus. If we love Jesus the way we should, then we truly love God the way we should.

3 months ago
Christmas Doxology
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Christmas Doxology

The word “doxology” comes from two weeks Greek words, one which means “praise” or “glory” and the other one which...

3 months ago
A Real Love
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A Real Love

As we wrap up this series, I want to talk about the last gift I want for Christmas, which is a real love, not an “I...

3 months ago
The Way In: The Right Time - December 6, 2020
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The Way In: The Right Time - December 6, 2020

In our first message of this series, we are going to help those of us who need God to show up in a strong way in our...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Axe It" 08/13/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Axe It" 08/13/2017

Science continues to catch up with the Bible. And even though there is more and more proof that the universe came to...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Who Has My Password?” 09/24/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Who Has My Password?” 09/24/2017

The Christian life is lived in a world that is hostile to the Gospel, to Jesus, and to Biblical truth.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "This is Knot the End" 09/03/17
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "This is Knot the End" 09/03/17

When we decide for ourselves what’s right and wrong, we put ourselves in a bad position.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Sin Sick” 11/12/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Sin Sick” 11/12/2017

When the dirt of sin clogs up God’s communication line, you will not hear Him the way you should or see Him the way...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Too Big to Fail" 07/30/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Too Big to Fail" 07/30/2017

If we look at history, we can see that there were a number of things thought “too big to fail” that actually crumbled...

3 months ago
On Your Best Behavior - September 19, 2021
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On Your Best Behavior - September 19, 2021

The book of Colossians focuses like a laser beam on the one who created the universe and the one who controls the...

3 months ago
Humility, It's Not About Me - February 16, 2020 (Full Version)
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Humility, It's Not About Me - February 16, 2020 (Full Version)

One of the greatest character qualities you can possess is humility.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "The Other Side Of Life" 07/31/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "The Other Side Of Life" 07/31/2016

Temptation can be tamed, but if we think we are too big for a certain temptation, then we are already too small to...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Am I In My Sweet Spot?” 06/24/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Am I In My Sweet Spot?” 06/24/2018

In the church, you don’t just do something big, you do something bigger than you could ever do anywhere else.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “The X-Rated Life” 10/15/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “The X-Rated Life” 10/15/2017

Jesus dies on the cross to not only give us victory over death but also give victory over life.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Mission Accomplished” 03/18/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Mission Accomplished” 03/18/2018

On the cross, sin nailed Jesus to the cross. Death had Jesus in a stranglehold, but Jesus took the sting out of death,...

3 months ago
Tender To The Touch - September 29, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Tender To The Touch - September 29, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

The next fruit of the Spirit from Paul’s list is gentleness.

3 months ago
Some Other Time - July 18, 2021
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Some Other Time - July 18, 2021

There is only one of two ways you can use time: wisely or foolishly.

3 months ago
Giant Killers - June 14, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Giant Killers - June 14, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

This entire story of David and Goliath is not about a little shepherd boy who beat a huge giant.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Life Beyond Busyness" 04/09/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Life Beyond Busyness" 04/09/2017

Whether we realize it or not, we need each other. For some, coming to church feeds the need to be around other people.

3 months ago
Forever and For Always - May 31, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Forever and For Always - May 31, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

It’s one thing to have a relationship with God. It’s another thing to have a relationship with God and be sure of it.

3 months ago
Last Breath
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Last Breath

Unless Jesus comes back before you die, one day one of your breaths will be your last.

3 months ago
It's Not About Me - May 23, 2021
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It's Not About Me - May 23, 2021

An unknown person once said, “There are two great moments in a person’s life.

3 months ago
Power Surge - September 27, 2020
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Power Surge - September 27, 2020

What would happen if every day of our lives every Christian experienced a power surge?

3 months ago
Grave Significance
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Grave Significance

Today, we are going to look at the seventeenth chapter of the book of Acts.

3 months ago
Confession: Start at the Epicenter - June 6, 2021
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Confession: Start at the Epicenter - June 6, 2021

As we begin this new series called “Faults,” we are going to begin with the place where every relationship must begin...

3 months ago
In the Meantime - March 20, 2022
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In the Meantime - March 20, 2022

Big things come in little packages. For instance, even though today’s key passage is only one verse, in three...

3 months ago
Fire Out - January 17, 2020
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Fire Out - January 17, 2020

As believers, we have a fire burning in us that is the Holy Spirit.

3 months ago
Never Alone - March 6, 2022
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Never Alone - March 6, 2022

The crisis of loneliness is as grave a threat to public health as obesity or substance abuse.

3 months ago
Totally Satisfied - August 7, 2022
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Totally Satisfied - August 7, 2022

Jesus came to give us joy, peace, satisfaction, and contentment.

3 months ago
Her Name Was Grace - July 21, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Her Name Was Grace - July 21, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

There are 3 things you must do with this wonderful story from the book of Luke.

3 months ago
P.G. Parenting - March 10, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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P.G. Parenting - March 10, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

There’s a lot of pressure on parents today that didn’t exist 30 years ago.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Good Grief” 12/31/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Good Grief” 12/31/2017

You are going to be treated unfairly. You are going to experience injustice.

3 months ago
God Bless Us Everyone - June 30, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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God Bless Us Everyone - June 30, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

The greatest blessing any of us can ever receive is God Himself.

3 months ago
Calling Out
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Calling Out

In the last public sermon that Jesus ever preached, He was calling out hypocritical holiness and counterfeit...

3 months ago
Inside Scoop - December 27, 2020
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Inside Scoop - December 27, 2020

What happened in that upper room to them was a low blow. Their dreams were going up in smoke.

3 months ago
Living Hand to Mouth - May 22, 2022
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Living Hand to Mouth - May 22, 2022

One of the things that you will see throughout the books of Exodus and Numbers is how much complaining and griping the...

3 months ago
Sanctification
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Sanctification

We are in a series we have been calling “Lost in Translation.

3 months ago
Pergamum: Dealing With The Devil
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Pergamum: Dealing With The Devil

The church of Pergamum was located right in the middle of Hell’s headquarters.

3 months ago
Front and Center
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Front and Center

As we conclude our series on Galatians, let’s remember how Paul has emphasized from beginning to end how the cross of...

3 months ago
The Walk of a Lifetime - August 15, 2021
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The Walk of a Lifetime - August 15, 2021

The Bible elevates Jesus more, exalts Jesus more, and extols Jesus more than anything ever created.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Glorify Me” 04/29/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Glorify Me” 04/29/2018

You can do a lot of things on this earth. You can be hugely successful, and you can become rich and famous.

3 months ago
The Defining Moment - August 16, 2020
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The Defining Moment - August 16, 2020

Psychologists refer to them as “defining moments,” those events in your life that shape the person you have become.

3 months ago
Fatherly Advice - March 3, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Fatherly Advice - March 3, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

You don’t have to tell anyone with children, that parenting is the hardest job in the world. They already know.

3 months ago
Start Strong, Finish Well - October 27, 2019 (Full-Length Version)
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Start Strong, Finish Well - October 27, 2019 (Full-Length Version)

The church was meant to be centered around the message that focused on three words: God, grace, and Gospel.

3 months ago
What Life Am I Going To Live?
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What Life Am I Going To Live?

What did Jesus mean by “the abundant life” in today’s key verse? I know what He didn’t mean.

3 months ago
Help Me With Worry
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Help Me With Worry

You can pour your bad news into a big bowl called “worry.

3 months ago
Perseverance, Run the Stop Sign - March 15, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Perseverance, Run the Stop Sign - March 15, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

In this portion of our study on character, we are going to talk about one of the greatest values and virtues you must...

3 months ago
The Time is Now - September 20, 2020
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The Time is Now - September 20, 2020

There are only two dimensions where we can serve God: time and space. You live for God here and you live for God now.

3 months ago
Financial Freedom - May 24, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Financial Freedom - May 24, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

Many people today struggle with managing their money. They don’t save enough. They spend money they don’t have.

3 months ago
Losing Your Religion - November 3, 2019 (Full-Length Version)
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Losing Your Religion - November 3, 2019 (Full-Length Version)

Every religion is basically trying to answer the same two questions: 1) How do you relate to God?

3 months ago
Basic Training - March 17, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Basic Training - March 17, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

When you hold your brand new baby, all you see is innocence and perfection.

3 months ago
Rest In Peace - August 25, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Rest In Peace - August 25, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

Today, we’re going to be talking about the third fruit of the Spirit – peace.

3 months ago
Die Right - 10/21/18
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Die Right - 10/21/18

As a Christ-follower, you know your life belongs to God.

3 months ago
One Job - May 16, 2021
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One Job - May 16, 2021

When we get to heaven and we stand before the Lord, I am convinced that one question he is going to ask us...

3 months ago
Calm the Nerves - September 4, 2022
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Calm the Nerves - September 4, 2022

As we continue our series on feelings and emotions, today we are going to look at anxiety.

3 months ago
Bridge Over Troubled Waters - January 30, 2022
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters - January 30, 2022

God’s word has a lot to say about our feelings and our emotions.

3 months ago
Disciple: Conquering Cultural Christianity - November 28, 2021
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Disciple: Conquering Cultural Christianity - November 28, 2021

One of the greatest problems we have in the church is that we have too many people who have made decisions, but too...

3 months ago
Breaking Good - 12/30/18
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Breaking Good - 12/30/18

Life is tough, hard, and heartbreaking, but God has made a promise, God has a plan, and God has purpose.

3 months ago
Good and Angry
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Good and Angry

Ralph Waldo Emerson, one of the greatest writers and poets in American history said, “Every minute you remain angry,...

3 months ago
Family Feud - October 31, 2021
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Family Feud - October 31, 2021

There is no question that Covid-19 has had a tremendous effect on our nation financially, economically, physically,...

3 months ago
Put Your Foot Down - April 3, 2022
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Put Your Foot Down - April 3, 2022

In today’s key passage of Scripture, we read about a boy named Daniel and the predicament he found himself in as he...

3 months ago
Heartthrob - March 31, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Heartthrob - March 31, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

Would it surprise you to learn there has been more written about David than any other character in the entire Bible...

3 months ago
Worry Free - January 9, 2022
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Worry Free - January 9, 2022

If I asked you, “What are you worried about right now?” you could tell me something very quickly.

3 months ago
Prayer for Dummies - August 8, 2021
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Prayer for Dummies - August 8, 2021

At the beginning of the book of Colossians, there is a prayer that Paul prayed for a people whom he had never even seen.

3 months ago
The Way Up Son Down to Son Up - December 20, 2020
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The Way Up Son Down to Son Up - December 20, 2020

Have you ever thought about the fact that any religion, any spiritual belief that talks about any heaven or hell...

3 months ago
The Day Death Died
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The Day Death Died

Good Friday was the day Jesus died, but Sunday was the day that death died.

3 months ago
Leave a Legacy - June 9, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Leave a Legacy - June 9, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

As the runway of life begins to run out, everyone starts to ponder this question...What am I going to leave behind?

3 months ago
Sardis: The Walking Dead
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Sardis: The Walking Dead

The church at Sardis was not a weak church that needed restoration. It was not a sick church that need rejuvenation.

3 months ago
Comfort Zone - April 10, 2022
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Comfort Zone - April 10, 2022

When God created the universe, there were no leftovers. There are no excess stars or planets.

3 months ago
Lifetime Opportunity - September 22, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)
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Lifetime Opportunity - September 22, 2019 (Full-Length Version, No Captioning)

The next fruit of the Spirit we are going to discuss is the fruit of faithfulness.

3 months ago
Laodicea: Spiritually Bankrupt
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Laodicea: Spiritually Bankrupt

The church in Laodicea and the Christians in it were stuck in a spiritual no man’s land.

3 months ago
Nailed - August 22, 2021
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Nailed - August 22, 2021

No other book in the Bible focuses more on Jesus, who he was, what he did, and why it is so important than the book of...

3 months ago
Christmas Biology - December 8, 2019 (Full-Length Version)
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Christmas Biology - December 8, 2019 (Full-Length Version)

The story of Christmas begins with the virgin birth of Jesus.

3 months ago
Bridge Over Troubled Waters - August 28, 2022
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters - August 28, 2022

God’s word has a lot to say about our feelings and our emotions.

3 months ago
Eye on the Prize - July 24, 2022
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Eye on the Prize - July 24, 2022

Life is exactly like a race. From the time you are born until the time you die you are running a race.

3 months ago
Thank You Very Much
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Thank You Very Much

Being thankful is so important to God that He actually commands us to be thankful.

3 months ago
Surviving The Big One - June 27, 2021
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Surviving The Big One - June 27, 2021

How do you repair a relationship when you are not the one who ruptured it? It is not me. It is you that broke this.

3 months ago
Father Figure
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Father Figure

I love what President Franklin Roosevelt said: “We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can...

3 months ago
It's Not About Me
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It's Not About Me

An unknown person once said, “There are two great moments in a person’s life.

3 months ago
Here To Serve
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Here To Serve

The great 19th century evangelist, Dwight L. Moody said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but...

3 months ago
Love and Marriage
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Love and Marriage

Marriage is tough. Marriage is hard work. Dating reveals the best in you; marriage can reveal the worst of you.

3 months ago
As God Sees Fit
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As God Sees Fit

So often in our society today, the concept of “truth” is up for debate. What is right? What is wrong?

3 months ago
Christmas To The Rescue
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Christmas To The Rescue

We’ve all had to put on a brave face at some point in our lives when we received a Christmas gift that wasn’t exactly...

3 months ago
What Difference Do I Make?
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What Difference Do I Make?

I believe that two things will determine what difference you made and to the degree that you made a difference - what...

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Stress Out
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Stress Out

The question now before us in today’s message is this: How can you bear the fruit of joy that you have to handle, with...

3 months ago
Disciple Made Disciple Maker
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Disciple Made Disciple Maker

Are you who you’re supposed to be, and are you what you’re supposed to be?

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You Be the Judge
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You Be the Judge

As we wrap up this series, we are going to look at what I believe is probably the most misunderstood, misused, and...

3 months ago
God And The Government
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God And The Government

In today’s key passage, Paul reminds Christians then and now of an important truth to remember.

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Father Figure
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Father Figure

I love what President Franklin Roosevelt said: “We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can...

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It's Not About Me
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It's Not About Me

An unknown person once said, “There are two great moments in a person’s life.

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Under the Influence
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Under the Influence

Jesus makes two important statements to His followers in today’s key passage.

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A Heart for God
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A Heart for God

The word “pure” from today’s key verse is translated from the Greek word “katharos.

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Catching Up
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Catching Up

If you ever go into a job interview, headhunters and personnel experts will tell you there is one question you will...

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Basic Training" 06/04/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Basic Training" 06/04/2017

When you hold your brand new baby, all you see is innocence and perfection.

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As God Sees Fit
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As God Sees Fit

So often in our society today, the concept of “truth” is up for debate. What is right? What is wrong?

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A Healthy Appetite
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A Healthy Appetite

In today’s key verse, Jesus says if you have a holy appetite, an appetite for righteousness, you will be filled.

3 months ago
God And The Governor
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God And The Governor

We find in 1 Timothy chapter 2 what every Christian should do politically for every political leader.

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What God Joins Together
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What God Joins Together

In Jesus’ day, divorce was more commonplace than you would have imagined and there was a great debate about when...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Addicted To Love" 08/26/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Addicted To Love" 08/26/2012

This insightful message by Dr. Merritt is based on a question posed to Jesus by a teacher of the law.

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Bad Deal” 06/18/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Bad Deal” 06/18/2017

From the moment he deceived Adam and Eve, Satan has been trying to talk each of us into making one bad deal after...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Finding It" 04/29/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Finding It" 04/29/2012

"The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Gift That Keeps On Giving" 03/18/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Gift That Keeps On Giving" 03/18/2012

Giving is one of God's greatest tools for successful Christian living.

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "My Best Friends" 08/12/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "My Best Friends" 08/12/2012

If we are really honest, most of us have very few true friends.

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "A Matter Of Focus" 05/06/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "A Matter Of Focus" 05/06/2012

John tells us, 'This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He...

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Freedom Freedom Brings" 07/01/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Freedom Freedom Brings" 07/01/2012

We all know that with freedom comes great responsibility, and from the Bible we learn that whoever God sets free is...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "In It To Win It" 05/20/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "In It To Win It" 05/20/2012

If you're a Christ follower you're in a race. When you became a Christian, you entered the race and you will run it...

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Who Cares?" 4/24/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Who Cares?" 4/24/2016

The devil doesn't care whether we are consumed with problems or sailing down easy street-- as long as he can keep us...

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Lay Down the Law" 07/16/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Lay Down the Law" 07/16/2017

It doesn’t matter what your particular pet sin is, what your addiction might be, or what trap you seem to be unable to...

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Hem We Need" 05/27/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Hem We Need" 05/27/2012

There are hurting people all around us. They hurt physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Am I Really A Christian?" 05/13/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Am I Really A Christian?" 05/13/2013

Have you ever questioned your salvation? Ever convinced yourself that if you were really a Christian, you wouldn't say...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Greatest of All Time" 02/12/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Greatest of All Time" 02/12/2012

Jesus was a servant. He was God, yes. He was the Messiah, yes. He could heal the blind and raise the dead, yes.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do I Have a Spiritual Birth Certificate” 09/10/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Do I Have a Spiritual Birth Certificate” 09/10/2017

You can try religion, righteousness, rules, and rituals, but that is just a soft reset that won’t get you anywhere.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Best Deal" 06/25/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Best Deal" 06/25/2017

Have you ever heard the old saying that the devil doesn’t care which ditch you fall into, as long as you’re in a ditch?

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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "God Thing" 08/05/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "God Thing" 08/05/2012

When events and circumstances occur in life, we often refer to them as a "God Thing", something God has either caused...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “It’s Elemen-Tree” 5/22/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “It’s Elemen-Tree” 5/22/2016

The only way to fully understand the purpose of something is to see it through the eyes of the one who created it.

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Wonder Woman” 5/8/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Wonder Woman” 5/8/2016

If you’ve ever read Proverbs 31 and felt like a failure as a wife or mother, you missed the greatest lesson found in...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “This Is Knot The End” 6/5/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “This Is Knot The End” 6/5/2016

Unlike what we see on TV or in the movies, there really is no reason for a Christian to be afraid to die.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "In The Body Experience" 04/23/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "In The Body Experience" 04/23/2017

When you become a Christian, God gives you access to everything you will ever need to live out the incredible plan He...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Flip The Switch" 03/25/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Flip The Switch" 03/25/2012

Want to find God's true source of power for Christian living? You'll find in within the pages of your Bible.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Thankful Living" 11/20/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Thankful Living" 11/20/2016

Have you ever stopped to let a car pull out in front of you, only to have the driver ignore your generous gesture?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Beautiful Exchange" 04/08/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Beautiful Exchange" 04/08/2012

God turned the filth of sin and death into the beauty of salvation and eternal life, all through the cruelty of a...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Follow The Directions" 04/04/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Follow The Directions" 04/04/2012

How many times have you tried to put something together on your own, only to find that things just didn't work out as...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Truth Be Told" 04/30/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Truth Be Told" 04/30/2017

From the moment we give our lives to Christ, we have questions: “What’s next?” “How do I study the Bible?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Getting In Position" 04/15/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Getting In Position" 04/15/2012

For anyone who is a follower of Christ, one of life's enduring questions is, 'how do I find God's will for my life?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "I Stand Convicted" 05/14/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "I Stand Convicted" 05/14/2017

One of the most daunting things about sharing your faith is the fear that you will make the other person feel like...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "First Steps" 04/22/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "First Steps" 04/22/2012

The caterpillar that you see slowly crawling through your yard and chewing on leaves, goes through a miraculous...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Fatherly Advice" 05/21/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Fatherly Advice" 05/21/2017

You don’t have to tell anyone with children, that parenting is the hardest job in the world. They already know.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "On The Other Hand" 07/17/2016
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "On The Other Hand" 07/17/2016

Just as all parents want their children to make wise decisions, God wants His children to make wise decisions too.

3 months ago
What's the One Job Every Believer Should Do?
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What's the One Job Every Believer Should Do?

When we get to heaven and we stand before the Lord, I am convinced that one question he is going to ask us...

3 months ago
Is God Really Good?
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Is God Really Good?

Have you ever asked the question, “If God is good, why does He allow evil and suffering to happen in the world?

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Axe It" 5/15/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Axe It" 5/15/2016

Science continues to catch up with the Bible. And even though there is more and more proof that the universe came to...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Lifetime Opportunity" 07/14/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Lifetime Opportunity" 07/14/2013

In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us that proof of the Spirit of God living in a follower of Christ is found in...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "What To Do About Culture Shock" 03/24/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "What To Do About Culture Shock" 03/24/2013

Believers are often shocked by what we see in today's culture.

3 months ago
Fasting
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Fasting

Fasting is something we honestly know very little about and we don’t practice it very much.

3 months ago
Live Right - 10/14/18
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Live Right - 10/14/18

When you give your life to Jesus, you no longer live for your own desires.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "PG Parenting" 05/28/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "PG Parenting" 05/28/2017

There’s a lot of pressure on parents today that didn’t exist 30 years ago.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Doubting God" 11/18/2012
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Doubting God" 11/18/2012

Sometimes, the circumstances of life seem far too big for even God to handle.

3 months ago
The Can-Do God
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The Can-Do God

Have you ever been in a difficult situation and found yourself saying, “I can’t do this anymore”?

3 months ago
God's Will: How Do I Find It?
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God's Will: How Do I Find It?

Finding and knowing God's will for your life is not a dark, hidden secret that God doesn't want to share with you.

3 months ago
Philadelphia: Forever Faithful
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Philadelphia: Forever Faithful

Of all the letters that Jesus wrote, I believe this is the one he enjoyed the most.

3 months ago
Grave Significance
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Grave Significance

Today, we are going to look at the seventeenth chapter of the book of Acts.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Root Canal” 4/10/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Root Canal” 4/10/2016

There are times when you think you've truly forgiven someone who caused you great pain.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Suffer Well” 03/11/2018
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Suffer Well” 03/11/2018

Because Jesus said, "I thirst" anyone can come and drink of the life-giving water He gives and anyone can truly never...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Fresh From the Garden" 12/4/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Fresh From the Garden" 12/4/2016

If you’re a parent, you remember those early days when you took your baby for an outing.

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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do" 08/28/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do" 08/28/2016

Some worship their bodies, while others completely ignore theirs.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Reject" 08/03/2014
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "The Reject" 08/03/2014

People who felt unloved by everybody else were drawn to Jesus.

3 months ago
Regeneration
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Regeneration

Today, we’re going to kick this series off by talking about where salvation begins, and that is with regeneration.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "In The Waiting Room" 12/11/2016
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "In The Waiting Room" 12/11/2016

If you were running a marathon and found that you had reached the end of your strength, would you quit?

3 months ago
Loyalty, I'll Be There - February 23, 2020 (Full-Length Version)
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Loyalty, I'll Be There - February 23, 2020 (Full-Length Version)

In this message, we are going to talk about a trait that is becoming more and more rare but is still desperately...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Make It or Take It" 03/12/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - "Make It or Take It" 03/12/2017

It’s easy to think we’ve got it all figured out. We see what we think is injustice and we believe that the wrong...

3 months ago
When Your Back is Against the Wall - May 15, 2022
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When Your Back is Against the Wall - May 15, 2022

As we look today in the book of Exodus in chapter 14, we are going to read about the most celebrated event in Jewish...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Rags To Riches” 12/20/2015
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Rags To Riches” 12/20/2015

You've probably celebrated Christmas your whole life- even before you were a believer.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Is My Flashlight On?” 09/17/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Is My Flashlight On?” 09/17/2017

You cannot be light on the outside, until you have light on the inside.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Knight In Shining Armor” 01/08/2017
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Knight In Shining Armor” 01/08/2017

The reason men want to marry the perfect woman, and women want to marry the perfect man is because they think that's...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Defending God" 12/02/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Defending God" 12/02/2013

Many times, it's difficult to either see God in a particular situation, or understand His ways.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "For Goodness Sake" 07/07/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "For Goodness Sake" 07/07/2013

In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us that proof of the Spirit of God living in a follower of Christ is found in...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Timing Is Everything” 12/6/2015
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Touching Lives with James Merritt - “Timing Is Everything” 12/6/2015

Though we celebrate Christmas on December 25th, we don't really know the exact date that Jesus was born.

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "In-Joy" 06/09/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "In-Joy" 06/09/2013

In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us that proof of the Spirit of God living in a follower of Christ is found in...

3 months ago
Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Who Is In Control?" 7/28/2013
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Touching Lives with Dr. James Merritt - "Who Is In Control?" 7/28/2013

Galatians 5:23, Galatians 5:19-25 In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul tells us that proof of the Spirit of God living in...

3 months ago
For The Love
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For The Love

The Apostle Paul tells us that proof of the Spirit of God living in a follower of Christ is found in 'the fruit of the...

3 months ago