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Proverbs 12:25 - Why Put In a "Good Word"?: Commentary #63

My commentary #63 on Proverbs 12:25, Why Put In a Good Word?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Outline of the Book of James: Revised

A revised outline for the book of James is available in Bible Outlines.

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Missing Books of the Bible: Audio Available

My sermon The Missing Books of the Bible is available in Sermon Audios.

The PowerPoint is also available in Publications On Christian Evidences and in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Walking In Joy: John 16:16-24

My sermon Walking in Joy (John 16:16-24) is available in Sermon Outlines.

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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 95: A Call To Worship God

My commentary for Psalm 95, A Call To Worship God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Sins That Stop a Church: Sermon Outline

My sermon outline Sins That Stop a Church, based on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, is now available in Sermon Outlines.

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Proverbs 18:13 - Opinion Polls or Truth?: Commentary #134

My commentary #134 on Proverbs 18:13, Opinion Polls or Truth? is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 73: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

My commentary for Psalm 73, Why Do the Wicked Prosper?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Revelation: Bible Outline Available

My outline of John's Book of Revelation is available in Bible Outlines in Bible Content.

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Profanity: Sermon Presentation Available

My sermon entitled Profanity is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 12:16 - Anger Management- Keep A Lid On It! Commentary #59

My commentary #59 on Proverbs 12:16, Anger Management: Keep a Lid On It!, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 27:1 - Who Knew?: Commentary #182

My commentary #182 on Proverbs 27:1, Who Knew?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: October 2 - 6, 2017

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

10/02/2017: False Promises

10/03/2017: Tragic Events and Innocent People

10/04/2017: Mass Murder Motive

10/05/2017: Human Life Matters

10/06/2017: The Soul Exchange

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Psalm 7: Beware Of What You Start

In light of a recent Words of Wisdom, my commentary for Psalm 7, Beware of What You Start, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 65: The Living God Rules the Living World

In light of recent Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my commentary for Psalm 65, The Living God Rules the Living World, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 62: Confidence in God, My Refuge

My commentary for Psalm 62, Confidence in God, My Refuge, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 15:25 - True Home Wreckers - Commentary #100

My commentary #100 on Proverbs 15:25, True Home Wreckers, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 15: God's "House Rules" Available

In light of my sermon Sunday, my commentary for Psalm 15, God's "House Rules", is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 11:26 - Corrupt Commerce Commentary #48

My commentary #48 on Proverbs 11:26, Corrupt Commerce, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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