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Psalm 6: David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness

My commentary for Psalm 6, David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 34: Wonderful Security in Fearing God

My commentary for Psalm 34, Wonderful Security in Fearing God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david 1 samuel 1 peter peter hebrews paul matthew acts luke john praise to god avoid death wonders security fear of god deliverance giving inclusive gath flee giant goliath recognition insanity toss useless ability bless the lord boast magnify the lord exaltation name of the lord effort sanctified lord god heart profanity lazy cursing swearing omg o my god acclaim humility poor angels camp god`s works special taste seeing christian critics rejection gospel of christ authority follow jesus christ church of christ disciples quotations outlines inspired word of god epistles letters commandments keep protection guard bones break prophecy prophecy fulfilled cross jesus` death and burial soldiers haste mercy provide god`s care death certainty redemption soul servants of god trust condemnation faithful sheep hearing jesus` voice know eternal life perish theft hand of god scriptures guarantee stray argument once saved always saved believers belief

Sing Praises to Our Awesome God

My commentary for Psalm 47, Sing Praises To Our Awesome God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms sons of korah 2 kings 2 chronicles romans paul hebrews ephesians genesis luke 1 timothy revelation john philippians acts 1 peter peter 1 thessalonians 1 corinthians colossians daniel matthew psalms sons of korah praise to god 2 kings jerusalem 2 chronicles assyria romans king paul sennacherib hebrews kingdom of judah ephesians hezekiah genesis appeal luke mighty 1 timothy defeat revelation salvation john written word philippians relief rejoicing clapping acts shout 1 peter new testament peter worship 1 thessalonians 1 corinthians christian colossians 2 verse daniel music church of christ quotations old testament singing melody heart authority covenant with god deity most high gods god of gods omnipotent equality abraham respect god of abraham abram servants of god king of the earth jesus christ king of kings israel victory demonstration spiritual jesus the saviour subdue all things all things nations gentiles matthew gospel of christ praise to god god`s power jerusalem believers assyria jewish king greek sennacherib god`s plan kingdom of judah inheritance hezekiah incorruptible appeal undefiled reserved mighty heaven defeat sound salvation trumpets written word triumph relief rejoicing jesus` ascension clapping work of the lord shout ending new testament second coming 2nd coming of christ worship voice of an archangel hearing christian 5 2 understanding verse instruments music church of christ accompany quotations old testament babylon singing nebuchadnezzar melody learning heart hard way resurrection authority claim covenant with god reign deity holy throne most high god`s throne gods god`s command god of gods followers of jesus omnipotent disciples equality knowledge abraham respect kingdom of men god of abraham giving abram choice servants of god king of the earth jesus christ king of kings israel victory demonstration spiritual jesus the saviour subdue all things all things nations gentiles gospel of christ god`s power believers jewish greek god`s plan inheritance incorruptible undefiled reserved heaven sound trumpets triumph jesus` ascension work of the lord ending second coming 2nd coming of christ voice of an archangel hearing 5 understanding instruments accompany babylon nebuchadnezzar learning hard way resurrection claim reign holy throne god`s throne god`s command followers of jesus disciples knowledge kingdom of men giving choice

Walking In Joy: John 16:16-24

My sermon Walking in Joy (John 16:16-24) is available in Sermon Outlines.

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  Tags joy live a faithful life john ecclesiastes ephesians galatians paul matthew psalms david romans luke 2 corinthians acts jeremiah genesis colossians hebrews 1 peter peter james philippians galatians self respect victory sorrow labor pains depression obedience salvation peace love faith rejoicing

Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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  Tags 2 corinthians james acts paul luke matthew mark philippians galatians 1 corinthians john gospels hebrews 1 timothy 1 thessalonians 1 peter peter romans titus ephesians 1 john 3 john mississippi thomas thrasher pharisees benevolence good works evil church of christ strength church treasury commandments scriptures new testament love neighbor great commandments church assembly prejudice mercy liberty judge miracles jesus healing oppression devil god greece demon possession old testament elijah elisha epaphroditus physician god`s mercy individual work poor saints jerusalem judea contribution prayer believers the word angels suffering death eternal glory honor god`s grace brotherhood church of christ brotherhood faith work saved by works peace exhortation thanksgiving authority godliness reverance jesus the saviour save the world knowledge truth one god one mediator jesus the man ransom self sacrifice ministry god`s glory obedience confess gospel of christ sharing freedom servants jewish weak salvation fear all man vengeance proof household of faith praise priests holy nation light rich good longsuffering repent deliverance gentiles satan forgiveness sin inheritance sanctified faith kindness enemy lending reward merciful persecution sons of god god the father heaven tax collectors perfection barbarian malta welfare jesus the saviour israelites denominations patrick t donahue living god good samaritan felix alms for the poor offering asia temple judgement firstborn great commission disciples baptism name of the father son and holy spirit bible teaching god`s command 12 tribes temptation soul diotrephes selfishness rejection fear sound doctrine malice forbidden pharisees traditions of men unclean divisions

Psalm 95: A Call To Worship God

My commentary for Psalm 95, A Call To Worship God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david hebrews paul 1 peter peter 2 timothy timothy galatians acts luke revelation john colossians 1 thessalonians jude numbers 1 corinthians ephesians james deuteronomy genesis isaiah exodus matthew mark romans service to god business holy spirit author inspired word of god scriptures message control words guidance prophets apostles christian copy translations letters complete god`s works contend for the faith earnest faith once for all deliverance saints 40 wandering in the wilderness israelites church of christ calling worship unbelief devil attendance church assembly service boring corporate church hypocrisy worshipping god waste time importance priority acceptance presence singing shout joy thanksgiving play music instruments worship elements great god great king above all gods one god ownership earth god the creator bow down kneeling physical humility heart sheep sheep of his pasture rebellion leadership egypt bondage food complaint water giving old law idolatry refuse promised land temptation of jesus hardened hearts written word temptation lord your god hearing voice of god grief wilful ignorance god`s way swearing god`s wrath salvation heaven lost learning lesson history doom repetition destruction keep soul eternal hell fire vain

Psalm 18: God's People Sin, Yet God Delivers

My commentary for Psalm 18, God's People Sin, Yet God Dlelivers, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Sins That Stop a Church: Sermon Outline

My sermon outline Sins That Stop a Church, based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, is now available in Sermon Outlines.

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Psalm 132: The Cure For Restlessness

My commentary for Psalm 132, The Cure for Restlessness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms 2 samuel 1 chronicles 1 kings micah 1 samuel matthew acts luke 2 corinthians paul 1 john exodus 1 peter galatians peter hebrews romans 1 corinthians colossians cure restless songs of degrees songs of ascension prayer david solomon concern holy temple ark of the covenant legacy remembrance faithful live a faithful life swearing places of worship find comfort house bed asleep relax house of god permit builder temple ephrathah region bethlehem kirjath jearim city of the woods 20 years jerusalem exhortation tabernacle tent solomon`s temple jesus christ church of christ church building true worship god`s footstool true worship god`s response god`s presence propitiation for our sins mercy seat cover sin whole world priests clothing duty christian jesus` baptism god`s promises son of god house of god david`s throne jesus the king spiritual house requirement failure zion choice resting place eternal jesus` life jesus` death and burial cross destruction of jerusalem 70 spiritual kingdom israel god`s people provide blessing bread of life joy singing word of christ answers obedience

Profanity: Sermon Presentation Available

My sermon entitled Profanity is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags 1 peter peter exodus moses psalms david leviticus deuteronomy matthew ephesians paul james acts luke profanity swearing oaths new law cursing sacred holy harm follow wrong suffering blessing fear troubles sanctified lord god heart defence ask questions hope meek conscience evil doer revilers good conduct jesus christ shame god`s will evil god holy ground anointed answers holy heaven atonement sanctuary tabernacle altar unholy waste lord walks in the midst deliverance god`s gift enemy unclean turn away the word justified condemnation corrupt word good word grace hearing drunkenness alcohol sons death penalty statutes generation name of the lord guilt o my god omg blasphemy noble name calling jesus warning animals pearls before swine peter`s denial forget argument peter preach the word gospel of christ pentecost repent baptism name of the lord jesus remission of sin gift of the holy spirit exhortation salvation perverse

Words of Wisdom: October 30 - November 3, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

10/30/2017: Promise To Return Israelites To Land

10/31/2017: Government Without God

11/01/2017: Bible Over False Prophets

11/02/2017: Doctrine By the People

11/03/2017: Worship God, Not Man

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Words of Wisdom: October 23 - 27, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

10/23/2017: Scared, Of What?

10/24/2017: Jesus Is No Ghost

10/25/2017: Jesus Is No Zombie

10/26/2017: Faith Or Cowardice

10/27/2017: Fear of Salvation

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Was Jesus Married? Sermon PowerPoint Available

My updated sermon Was Jesus Married? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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We See the Unseen: PowerPoints Available

My sermon We See the Unseen is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was delivered in October, 2015.

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Proverbs 12:16 - Anger Management- Keep A Lid On It! Commentary #59

My commentary #59 on Proverbs 12:16, Anger Management: Keep a Lid On It!, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook

In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my article Christian Evidence Textbook is available in Publications Bible Articles.

It is also available in On Christian Evidences; it first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in September, 2014.

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Psalm 23: Consolation for a Battered Soul

My commentary for Psalm 23, Consolation for a Battered Soul, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 62: Confidence in God, My Refuge

My commentary for Psalm 62, Confidence in God, My Refuge, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 15:25 - True Home Wreckers - Commentary #100

My commentary #100 on Proverbs 15:25, True Home Wreckers, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #2: The Proven Bible

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #2: Romans 1:8 - 17, The Proven Bible, is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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