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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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Proverbs 15:19 - A Thorny Issue: Commentary #96

My commentary #96 on Proverbs 15:19, A Thorny Issue, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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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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  Tags joy live a faithful life john ecclesiastes ephesians galatians paul matthew psalms david romans luke 2 corinthians acts jeremiah genesis colossians hebrews 1 peter peter james philippians galatians self respect victory sorrow labor pains depression obedience salvation peace love faith rejoicing

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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God IS Great, Because... Sermon Chart Available

My chart for the sermon God IS Great Because is now available in Sermon Charts.

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A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Proverbs 27:20 - Enough is Enough: Commentary #187

My commentary #187 on Proverbs 27:20, Enough Is Enough, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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God Loved Us, He Is Love

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Words of Wisdom: October 23 - 27, 2017

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

10/23/2017: Scared, Of What?

10/24/2017: Jesus Is No Ghost

10/25/2017: Jesus Is No Zombie

10/26/2017: Faith Or Cowardice

10/27/2017: Fear of Salvation

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We See the Unseen: PowerPoints Available

My sermon We See the Unseen is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was delivered in October, 2015.

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Words of Wisdom: October 9 - 13, 2017

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

10/09/2017: High Esteem

10/10/2017: Life Goes On

10/11/2017: Beware of What You Start

10/12/2017: Being "Religious" Without Jesus

10/13/2017: What God Is Able to Do

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Have a Drink of Pure Water: Sermon Available

My updated sermon Have a Drink of Pure Water is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. 

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Workaholics 101: Sermon PowerPoint Available

In light of the recent Fall Break, my updated sermon Workaholics 101 is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The World's Night Light: Sermon PowerPoint Available

In light of recent tragic events and natural disasters, my sermon The World's Night Light based on John 3:19-21 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom: September 18 - 22, 2017

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

9/18/2017: Love Or Legalism

9/19/2017: What Is Your Truth?

9/20/2017: Follow Destruction With Faith

9/22/2017: The Head of the Church

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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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Proverbs 10:24-25 - Why Are You Running Away?: Commentary #30

In light of the recent shooting incidents, my commentary #30 on Proverbs 10:24 - 25, Why Are You Running Away?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 52: The Goodness of God Endures

In light of the mass murder in Las Vegas, my commentary for Psalm 52, The Goodness of God Endures, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Relief From the churches of Christ

In light of the recent natural disasters, my article Relief from the churches of Christ is available in Bible Articles.

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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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