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Donnie Barnes' The Bell: I Know Who I Am

Donnie Barnes' chart The Bell: I Know Who I Am is now available in Bible Basics. It is also available in Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: June 26-30, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on WECO Radio FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 6/26/2023  The Water Line
- 6/27/2023  The Gospel Guides
- 6/28/2023  A …

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Freedom to Obey Christ

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Freedom to Obey Christ for June 27, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file.

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QA: It’s confusing; who is telling the truth?

My QA: It’s confusing; who is telling the truth? from May 21, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Is Your Life Real?

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Is Your Life Real? for May 2, 2023. 

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Debt Ceiling?

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Debt Ceiling? for April 27, 2023. 

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QA: Is It Separation of Church and State for Politicians to Quote Scripture?

My QA: If there is supposed to be separation between "church & state", why do politicians like Gavin Newsom quote Scripture? from September 25, 2022, is now available in Publications on God and Government. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Try the Right Way

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Try the Right Way for October 3, 2022. 

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Noisy World: Psalm 2

My sermon slides Noisy World, based on Psalm 2 and delivered on July 17, 2022, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Sin: Revealed or Concealed?

My sermon slides, Sin: Revealed or Concealed? taken from Psalm 32:1-5 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was from February 20, 2022.

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Heart Failure

Words of Wisdom Articles are mini articles that have been printed in the Oneida, TN, Independent Herald newspaper since September 2019. “Words of Wisdom” is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/ . This week's contribution is Heart Failure for May 1, 2022. 

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The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press

Hannah Arendt's extended quote, The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press, is now available as an IMAGE in Publications from Guest Authors.

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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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Words of Wisdom: September 13 - 17, 2021

My Words of Wisdom for WECO radio, September 13 - 17, 2021, is now available in Words of Wisdom Radio and Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts:

- 9/13/2021 - The Gospel Guides 
- 9/14/2021 - Freedom to Obey Christ   
- 9/15/2021 - Just Like Judas  
- 9/16/2021 - The Seed Promised to Abraham   
- 9/17/2021 - Does God’s Angels Lie  

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What Price "Freedom"? Slides Now Available

My Sermon slides What Price "Freedom"? based on Galatians 5:1-3 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Commentary Segment #131: Marx for Generation Drop-Outs

My Proverbs Commentary Segment #131: Marx for Generation Drop-Outs, taken from Proverbs 18:1-2, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Freedom from Self Prison - Luke 4

In light of new year resolutions, my sermon slides based on Luke 4:15-21, Freedom from Self Prison, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 12:24 - Who Deserves Slavery?: Commentary #62

My commentary on Proverbs, section #62 on Proverbs 12:24 - Who Deserves Slavery?, is relevant to revisit in the current climate.

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Commentary for Psalm 126 Now Available

My commentary for Psalm 126, When Yahweh Brought Back, 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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