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True Greatness: Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for True Greatness, based on Matthew 20:20-28 and preached on November 13, 2022, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Evil Approved and Good Condemned

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 Evil Approved And Good Condemned for March 7, 2023. Go to the Words of Wisdom Articles page and look for the word "FEATURED" or s…

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QA: Why Is It, No Matter Who Is Elected, Government Doesn't Change?

My QA: Why does it seem that, no matter what people are voted into office, government(s) never seem to change? based on Deuteronomy17:14-20, is now available in Questions Answered.

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All That the Prophets Spoke

My Slides for my sermon All That the Prophets Spoke, delivered June 13, 2021,are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues: Segments #192 and #193

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #192: Come Out, Come Out, based on Proverbs 28:28; and Segment #193: What Liberty? based on Proverbs 29:5 These are all available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Intimidation: Mini Article Now Available

 “Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43). Though the miracles proved Jesus was the Christ, they were intimidated into silence. Open confession of faith is required, for Jesus said, “Therefore whoeve…

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QA: Should Christians protest in the street?

QUESTION: Should Christians protest in the street? - 2018 

ANSWER: Note four points from the incident in Acts 17:1-9

1. Opposition to the success of Bible teaching is always motivated by jealousy (1 Thessalonians 2:3-10). ... 

2. Evil men from the marketplace literally describes people who have nothing else to do but hang around amid the public. They have no scruples, purposes, or re…

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Psalm 144: How To Live In a Happy State

In light of current events, my commentary for Psalm 144How To Live In a Happy State, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete commentary for Psalms and Proverbs are available separately and in a complete PDF from my Commentaries page. They can form the basis for either personal or Bible group study.

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QA: How Can we Tell God Is Speaking to Us?

QUESTION: How can we tell when God is speaking to us?  -   January 26, 2020

ANSWER: God only speaks today through His written Word, the Bible. (Hebrews 1:1-2; John 5:46-47) Just as Moses' words were written to be read, so Jesus' words have been written to be read. So Paul preached (Acts 13:26-27). The Bible is not called "the Word of God" for nothing! ... Read More of this and other QA on …

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Proverbs 25:3, 6-7, 15 - What To Do When It's "Reigning": Commentary #172

My commentary on Proverbs, section #172: What To Do When It's "Reigning", is relevant to revisit in the current climate and is available in Commentaries.

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QA: What Can Save the USA?

QUESTION: What can save the USA?

ANSWER: "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverbs 14:34) Righteousness is the state or condition of being "right" as defined by God by His commandments and by His example (1 John 3:7; Psalm 119:172; 1 John 2:1). Governments should exist to protect the righteous within their citizenry (Romans 13:3-5). ... Read More of this an…

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Proverbs 14:34 - God's Burden Against America: Commentary #89

My commentary #89 on Proverbs 14:34God's Burden Against America, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Psalm 22: I Will Praise You

My commentary for Psalm 22I Will Praise You, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: November 13 -17, 2017

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

11/13/2017: Worldly Living

11/14/2017: Faith Only Doesn't Confess Christ

11/15/2017: Man Made Tradition Jesus' Death

11/16/2017: We Have Found the Messiah Speaks Boldly

11/17/2017: Life Without God

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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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Psalm 104: The Greatness of God

In light of recent Words of Wisdom on Evolution, my commentary for Psalm 104The Greatness of God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 14:28 - A Kingdom Divided Against Itself: Commentary #88

My commentary #88 on Proverbs 14:28A Kingdom Divided Against Itself, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 20:26 - True Political Correctness: Commentary #149

My commentary #149 on Proverbs 20:26True Political Correctness, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 11:26 - Corrupt Commerce Commentary #48

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

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Psalm 122: Jerusalem, the Holy City

My commentary for Psalm 122Jerusalem, the Holy City, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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