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	<itunes:summary>A weekly podcast featuring sermon and Bible class audio from the Merkel church of Christ in Merkel, Texas.</itunes:summary>
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		<title>Treasures In The Extra Mile</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/05/03/treasures-in-the-extra-mile-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 20:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a reminder that our kids are studying the book of Matthew for the 2013 LTC competition in Dallas. We are using this year to look at the text of Matthew (especially the sermon on the mount) with them. Bulletin articles and sermons from Matthew will allow us, as parents, grandparents, and friends to have a common thought with our youth. They need this desperately. Faith is not something we leave our kids alone to discover for themselves, not ...]]></description>
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		<title>TRESURES IN THE EXTRA MILE</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/04/26/tresures-in-the-extra-mile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: . . . <br />
5     Blessed are the meek, <br />
for they will inherit the earth. <br />
6     Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, <br />
for they will be filled.  (Matthew 5:1–2, 5–6 NIV)<br />
            Psalm 37 is an entire psalm devoted to the idea that the way of ...]]></description>
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		<title>TREASURES IN THE EXTRA MILE</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/04/19/treasures-in-the-extra-mile/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What this world promotes self and happiness, but Christ is offering us His kingdom and the blessings that accompany it.<br />
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: <br />
3     “Blessed are the poor in spirit, <br />
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <br />
4     Blessed are those who mourn, <br />
for they will be comforted. – Matthew 5:1-4<br ...]]></description>
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		<title>Journey of Faith</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/04/12/journey-of-faith/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Journey of Faith, from the text of Genesis, was the theme of the 2012 Leadership Training for Christ (LTC), and for our youth, it truly has been a journey of faith. Attending the competition and watching our young people perform has both judged and inspired me!<br />
            LTC judged my heart in that it made me realize what an opportunity I had missed by being to busy to encourage and help these kids learn God’s word. I should have done ...]]></description>
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		<title>How Can I Get Along With Others?</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/04/05/how-can-i-get-along-with-others/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[    Here are ten rules by which you can get along with people. These rules are based on Bible principles, and are absolutely dependable. They are guaranteed to do the job of cultivating good friendships in the most efficient manner. Faithfully apply these ten rules to your daily life, and see how much more real cheer and happiness you have to enjoy and pass onto others. Some real Christianity can be found in so doing.<br />
&#160;<br />
1.  Keep skid chains ...]]></description>
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		<title>Sermon on the Mount</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/04/02/sermon-on-the-mount/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;[Jesus] disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.&#8221;¹   Join us this Sunday at 10:35am for another lesson from Jesus&#8217; sermon on the mount.  We meet at 700 Ash Street in Merkel, Texas.  Map it<br />
This week&#8217;s lesson will come from the beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-6<br />
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,<br />
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<br />
4 Blessed are those who mourn,<br />
for they will be comforted.<br />
5 Blessed are the meek,<br />
for they will inherit the earth.<br />
link ...]]></description>
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		<title>Learning from the Next Generation</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/03/29/learning-from-the-next-generation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week we talked about God using us to teach our children, the next generation. However, God also calls us to observe and learn from children, that is, to imitate their humility and willingness to trust Him without reserve.<br />
            A significant number of our children are currently giving us an excellent example to follow by their participation in this year’s Leadership Training for Christ (LTC) activities. Set to compete next week on April 6th, 7th are the following:  Will ...]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching the Next Generation</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/03/22/teaching-the-next-generation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Someone has said, “The church is always one generation away from apostasy.” This may sound like a pessimistic statement to some, but it carries a certain burden of scripture. What I mean is that scripture makes clear our role of teaching the next generation about God and His word. God’s warning of ancient Israel is an example to teach us (Rom 15:4):<br />
Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship<br />
             other gods and bow down ...]]></description>
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		<title>Being Devoted to One Another in Brotherly Love</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/03/08/being-devoted-to-one-another-in-brotherly-love/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:18:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[God commands us to live lives of love (Eph 5:2), and to be devoted to one another in brotherly love (Rom 12:10). These commands hold tremendous benefits for us, if we will but obey them. In fact, the way we express love for God is to obey His commands, and His commands are not burdensome (1 John 5:3). God is not served by our love for one another as if He needed anything (Acts 17:25). God needs nothing; we on ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Call of Gospel: Christ&#8217;s Burial</title>
		<link>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/03/01/the-call-of-gospel-christs-burial/</link>
		<comments>http://merkelchurchofchrist.org/2012/03/01/the-call-of-gospel-christs-burial/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cynthia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The gospel of Jesus Christ is based on three historical facts, His death, His burial, and His resurrection (1 Cor 15:1-4). The death of Christ, as we examined last week, was the atoning sacrifice for our sins (Rom 3:25; 1 John 2:2), satisfying both the wrath and justice of God toward sin (Rom 5:8-10; Col 1:20). It seems simple enough then that the fact of Christ’s death is a significant part of the gospel. Sometimes the second historical fact of ...]]></description>
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