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God's Plan of Salvation

In the Garden of Eden, God commanded Adam not to partake of forbidden fruit, because “in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die” (Genesis 2:17). It was “the serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan” (Revelation 12:9) who contradicted God when he said, “You will not surely die” (Genesis 3:4). On the Pentecost after Jesus’ resurrection, God’s Apostles commanded: "Repent, and l…

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QA: I've Already Been Baptized in Water

QUESTION: I've already been baptized in water. Do I need to be re-baptized? - July 15, 2018   

ANSWER: The first time the Gospel of Christ was preached in its entirety was the day of Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection and ascension back into Heaven. Then people were told to, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized int he name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall r…

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Profanity: Sermon Presentation Available

My sermon entitled Profanity is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Cleansing Power of Baptism - Acts 2:38

My revised sermon The Cleansing Power of Baptism is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Acts 2:38 and was delivered in July, 2016.

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Tis the Season To Get Drunk?

In light of the July 4th weekend, my revised sermon Tis the Season to Get Drunk?, which addresses alcohol consumption, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 145: The God Who Cannot Be Hidden

In light of Father's Day, my commentary for Psalm 145The God Who Cannot Be Hidden, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Celebrating With the Spirit

My revised sermon Celebrating with the Spirit is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Commentary Available for Psalm 119:9 - 16

In light of the graduation season, my commentary for Psalm 119:9-16, which relates to the Hebrew letter BethCleansing One's Way, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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How To Get Drunk... and How To Stop

My revised sermon How To Get Drunk and How To Stop is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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David and Bath-sheba: Revised Sermon PowerPoint

My revised sermon David and Bath-sheba is now available in Publications On Family.

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Are the Jews of Today God's Chosen People?

My article Are the Jews God's Chosen People?  is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It is also available in a small tract format in Tracts.

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Whom Are You Fooling?

My article Whom Are You Fooling?  is now available in Publications Bible Articles

It was first published in the Gospel Gleaner in April, 2016.

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Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar …

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Joining a Church

My article Joining a Church  is now available in Publications Bible Articles

It was first published in the Gospel Gleaner in July, 2016.

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David and Bath-sheba: Sermon PowerPoint Available

My sermon David and Bath-sheba is now available in Publications On Family.

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Are the Modern Day Jews Still God's Chosen People Today?

My response to the question, 'Are the modern day Jews still God's chosen people today?' is available in Questions Answered.

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Galatians 3 Commentary Available

My commentary for Galatians 3 is now available in Publications On Judaism.

It i also available in Commentaries under Assorted Chapters

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Tis the Season to Get Drunk?

My sermon Tis the Season to Get Drunk?, which addresses alcohol consumption, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Outline Available: 2 Timothy

My outline of 2 Timothy is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Are We Led By the Spirit of God?

My article Are We Led By the Spirit of God? is now available in Bible Articles.

It first appeared in The Gospel Gleaner in January, 2016.

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