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Ought We To Be: Slides Now Available

My sermon from December 12, 2021, Ought We To Be from 2 Peter 3:9-11, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Living a Christian Life

The Holy Spirit wants Christians “to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you” (1 Thessalonians 4:11).  

(1) To “lead a quiet life,” is to be a “peacemaker” (Matthew 5:9), as Jesus said. Paul explained: “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18).  

(2) “to mind your…

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Obeying the Ultimate Authority: An Olympic Example

Edd Sterchi's Obeying the Ultimate Authority: An Olympic Example, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why Is There So Much Indecision?

My QA: Why is there so much indecision about so many things? based on          Acts 11:23 and Psalm 12:1-2 with response in August 4, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Time Is Now: Short Available Now

When their government oppressed God's people, the Prophet Elijah asked the timid Israelites, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21). Good people cannot survive in a society (or world!) by shrinking away from the inevitable choice: good or evil. Joshua challenged his people: “choose for yourselves this day whom you …

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Proverbs Segment #117: What God Has Done For Us Lately

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #117: What God Has Done For Us Lately, taken from Proverbs 16:33, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #136: Cast Your Lot With Christ, based on Proverbs 18:18, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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8 Reasons to Listen to Reason: Part 1

My commentary on Proverbs segment #21, 8 Reasons to Listen to Reason, 1 - 3, taken from Proverbs 8:1-11, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs

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What If... ? - Sermon Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for What If...? taken from John 15:17-25 and preached May 16, 2021, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

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Commentary Segment #159: Proverbs 22:6 - Well Begun, Half Done

My Proverbs Commentary segment #159, Well Begun, Half Done, taken from Proverbs 22:7, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. My FULL COMMENTARY is available in a single PDF FOR FREE on this page also.

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Proverbs Commentary Segment #35: Integrity Levels "Haves" and "Have Nots"

My Commentary segment #35, Integrity Levels “Haves” with “Have-Nots”, taken from Proverbs 11:3-6, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Proverbs 4:10-19: Commentary #12 - A Father's Wisdom

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #12, A Father's Wisdom: Learn From Your Parents' Experiences, taken from Proverbs 4:10-19, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. A complete and FREE FULL COMMENTARY on Proverbs is available on that page as well.

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Right Judgments: Mini Article Now Available

“Discrimination” is the quality or power of finely distinguishing,” or making judgments. Making moral judgments based upon what God says is exactly what God wants us to do. Solomon asked God to, “Give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9). Making “judgments”…

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Decide to Follow God: Deuteronomy 30:19

Proverbs 24:23-25 - Judging With No Sympathy for Sin: Commentary #173

My commentary #173 on Proverbs 24:23-25Judging With No Sympathy for Sin, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 2:10-22 - God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers: Commentary #7

My commentary #7 on Proverbs 2:10-22God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers and Immoral Women, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:26 - True Political Correctness: Commentary #149

My commentary #149 on Proverbs 20:26True Political Correctness, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: September 4 - 8, 2017

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

9/04/2017: The Time Is Now

9/05/2017: The Time Is Now (repeat)

9/06/2017: I Know I'm Saved

9/07/2017: Who Can Forgive Sins?

9/08/2017: Jesus Is Now King

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Proverbs 24:11 - 12 - What Baby's Blood Is On Your Hands? Commentary #167

My commentary #167 on Proverbs 24:11 - 12What Baby's Blood Is On Your Hands?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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1 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's First Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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