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QA: Do You Celebrate Lent?

Since February 22, 2023, is the start of the Roman Catholic Lent, my QA: Do You Celebrate the 40 Days of Lent? based on Matthew 6:1-18, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Love Applied: Matthew 5:38-42

My sermon slides on Spiritual Growth In the Kingdom, Part 4: Love Applied, based on Matthew 5:38 - 42, is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available on my page dedicated to the Sermon on the Mount.

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To Live Is Christ

My sermon slides for To Live Is Christ, preached on May 29, 2022, and based on Philippians 1:8-14, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues

My Proverbs commentary continues with the following segments available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs:

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Home Mission Work: New Article Out Now

My Article Home Mission Work is now available in Publications> Bible Articles; it is in the most recent Gospel Gleaner.

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Disaster Relief Effort: How To Help

Individuals may donate to the Disaster Relief Effort in support of the recent natural disasters. Information about them can be found on my Links page as well.

Alternately please contact your local Church of Christ.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15

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QA: Where Should I Donate My Money?

My QA: There are so many asking for donations, how can I know where to give my money? from December 8, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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No "Separation of Church and State"

There is no such thing as “Separation of Church and State,” not in the U.S. Constitution, or in practice!  The U.S. Constitution never separates “church and state.”  In practice, though, the Federal Government has used “faith-based charities” for years to accomplish some of their programs.  In Tennessee, Catholic Charities administer the Federal program of immigrant resettlement.  Why can pulpits …

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Choices of Difference: Sermon Now Available

My sermon from July 12, 2020, Galatians 6Choices of Differenceis now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Trump Praises CoC Disaster Relief Effort

Standing amid rows of boxes bearing the words “Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort,” President Donald Trump talked Friday to survivors of this week’s tornadoes in Middle Tennessee and expressed sorrow for the victims.

Trump visited the gym of the Jefferson Avenue Church of Christ in Cookeville, which church members converted into a relief center just hours after an EF-4 tornado…

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Proverbs 15:19 - A Thorny Issue: Commentary #96

My commentary #96 on Proverbs 15:19A Thorny Issue, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Relief From the churches of Christ

In light of the recent natural disasters, my article Relief from the churches of Christ is available in Bible Articles.

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Proverbs Commentary #91: God Knows More than the TSA or NSA

My commentary #91 on Proverbs 15:3God Knows More Than the TSA or NSA, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proper Worship: Matthew 6:1 - 18

My Bible Study Proper Worship: Matthew 6:1 - 18 is available in my study material on the Sermon On the Mount. It is part 5 of my series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

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Words of Wisdom: November 28 - December 2, 2016

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

11/28/2016: Why Do Good People Suffer?

11/29/17/2016: Religion of the Lost

11/30/2016: God Never Fails

12/01/2016: Smoky Mountain Wildfires

12/02/2016: Wildfire Helpers Thanked

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The Tribe of Judas

Continuing the theme of Jesus' life, my article The Tribe of Judas is now available in Bible Articles

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in August, 2016.

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Words of Wisdom: Transcripts Available

Transcripts from Words of Wisdom for the week of April 18th 2016 are now available on the  Transcripts page.

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Words of Wisdom: April 18 - 22, 2016

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04/18/2016: Salvation and Worship

04/19/2016: Salvation and Prayer

04/20/2016: Salvation and Bible Faith

04/21/2016: Take It To the Streets

04/22/2016: No "Separation of Church and State"

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Sermon on the Mount: Bible Class Material Available

Please click here to access my new Bible Class material on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

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Words of Wisdom: January 18 - 22, 2016

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01/18/2016: Lottery Fever

01/19/2016: What Is 'As Hot As Hell'?

01/20/2016: From David's Throne, Jesus Saves

01/21/2016: O My God (OMG)

01/22/2016: Lucifer Is Not the Devil

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