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What About Profanity? Bible Article

My article What About Profanity? is now available in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q3, 2002.

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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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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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Psalm 20: Best Wishes and Resolutions

My commentary for Psalm 20, Best Wishes and Resolutions, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 67: Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God

My commentary for Psalm 67, Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:28 - How To Lose An Election: Commentary #151

My commentary #151 on Proverbs 20:28, How To Lose An Election, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Love Is Forever: PowerPoint Available

In light of the recent attacks in Antioch, TN, and Las Vegas, NV, my sermon Love Is Forever is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Terrorism In the Streets

In view of the recent tragedy in Antioch, TN, my tract Terrorism in the Streets is available in Tracts.

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Psalm 63: God's Help for David - and Us

In light of tropical storm Harvey, my commentary for Psalm 63, God's Help for David - and Us, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Terrorism In the Streets: Tract Available

In view of recent events, my tract Terrorism in the Streets is available in Tracts.

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New Outline Available for 1st John

My new outline of The Book of 1st John is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Don't Ever Lose Our Sense of Wonder

My revised sermon Don't Ever Lose Our Sense of Wonder is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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New Outline for the Book of James Available

My new outline of The Book of James is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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The Thief On the Cross: Sermon PowerPoint Now Available

My NEW sermon The Thief On the Cross is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Luke 23:39 - 43 and was delivered in December, 2012.

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Psalm 130: Are We "In" Too Deep?

My commentary for Psalm 130, Are We "In" Too Deep?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Titanic Lessons: Audio Sermon Available

My sermon Titanic Lessons is now available in Sermon Audios.

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Words of Wisdom: July 3 - 7, 2017

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

7/03/2017: The Gospel Guides

7/04/2017: Freedom to Obey Christ

7/05/2017: Just Like Judas

7/06/2017: The Seed Promised to Abraham

7/07/2017: Does God's Angel Lie?

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Psalm 32: Commentary Available

My commentary for Psalm 32, Happiness in Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: May 15 - 19, 2017

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

5/15/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (4)

5/16/17/2017: Doubtful Faith

5/17/2017: Humbling History

5/18/2017: Statues of History

5/19/2017: Church Assembling

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Words of Wisdom: May 8 - 12, 2017

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

5/08/2017: Useless "Religion"

5/09/17/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (1)

5/10/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (2)

5/11/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (3)

5/12/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (4)

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