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Psalm 34: Wonderful Security in Fearing God

My commentary for Psalm 34, Wonderful Security in Fearing God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 22: I Will Praise You

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

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Shrines to Apostasy: Free Tract

My tract, Shrines to Apostasy, is available for free download from Tracts in Publications.

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Psalm 18: God's People Sin, Yet God Delivers

My commentary for Psalm 18, God's People Sin, Yet God Dlelivers, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us: Sermon Chart

My chart for the sermon What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us is now available in Sermon Charts. It is based upon Proverbs 4:14 - 19.

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John 3:3 Born Again

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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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  Tags psalms asaph 2 chronicles nehemiah matthew hebrews paul ephesians david proverbs solomon galatians job luke mark exodus 2 corinthians 2 timothy james wicked prosperity conviction believers source of blessings blessed life live a faithful life christian life resolution troubles conflict faith renewal confidence prophets seer 12 israel restoration promised land remembrance stumbling block stumble pure in heart seeing good envy easy life death overlook jezebel king saul absalom ahithophel adolf hitler benito mussolini worldly life self serving self interest selfishness righteousness love the lord your god darkness dark side pride violence covetous perverse languages trust edward parry tongue walk earth speak poor oppression master opposition suppression lies innocent false testimony bitterness strict observance government human law cast away cord discord religion heresies superstition patience stubborn perverse church think devour house of god possessions resurrection future hope eat and drink tomorrow abuse one sided cup sin ignorance rich worldly riches questions doubting faith pain answers church assembly moses builder tabernacle sanctuary god`s dwelling god`s people worship temple church of christ church building public assembly hearing bible teaching preach the word teachers troubles bible study destruction fool wilful ignorance forget lesson resolution led by faith salvation god is faithful heaven faithful earth desert god draw near

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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  Tags proverbs solomon luke 1 timothy habakkuk hebrews paul hell destruction eyes of man eyes satisfaction entertainment world james bond seeing heart covetous hole jesus the teacher heed beware christian life abundance possessions parables rich man`s death yield plenty wishful thinking room store crops profitable plans barn rebuild worldly riches soul retirement savings ease eat and drink merry fool night death provide treasure great riches disciples worry body clothing food waste devotion excess sharing investment self interest self satisfied selfishness personal satisfaction satisfaction business hope change industry politics fashion entertainment markets marketing education stirred up poor rich class envy conflict pay price quality service goods government citizenship tax marriage husbands wives partner sexual immorality children entitlement love neglect independence dissatisfied discontent unhappy attitude self serving grave destruction ruin life victim godliness content great gain carry nothing temptation snare fool harm lust drown perdition love of money root of all kinds of evil stray faith greed sorrow motivation force right doer of the word reward obedience leech giving 3 2 daughter 4 enough womb barren earth water fire pride home desire all nations all peoples good conduct leave forsake

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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  Tags romans paul john hebrews ecclesiastes genesis exodus 2 samuel 1 chronicles esther proverbs solomon psalms david ephesians 1 timothy titus 1 peter luke jeremiah acts creation apologetics eternal power godhead thomas doubting proof belief lord blessing beauty humour morality conscience love duty hope good moses priest saul jonathan worship evil heart fornication unclean covetous saints fool joking thanksgiving laughter pain cheerful sorrow spirit of man conviction purity accountability bible teaching prayer confidence honor commandments obedience servants god the father hurtful work of the lord salvation seeing evolution gospel of christ understanding seeing god the maker excuse physical evidence unbelievers water right and wrong eternal life time truth clothing death appeal earthly body affliction feast kings christian life filth coarse jesting benefit science merry defiled mind seared desire doer of the word unprofitable actions hurtful look forward inward reflection

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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Words of Wisdom: September 25 - 29, 2017

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

9/25/2017: Evolutionary Contradictions

9/26/2017: Godless Evolution

9/27/2017: Only God Is Is

9/28/2017: Salvation In Not Miraculous

9/29/2017: Do You Hear the Sheep's Name?

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

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

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Psalm 19: God's Awesome Word

In light of a recent sermon, my commentary for Psalm 19, God's Awesome Word, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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The Myth-ing Links of Evolution in Christian Evidences

In light of my recent Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my updated sermon The Myth-ing Links of Evolution, is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. 

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Proverbs 20:27 - Why God Makes Common Sense: Commentary #150

My commentary #150 on Proverbs 20:27, Why God Makes Common Sense, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #5: The Purpose of Life

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, concludes with #5: Romans 1:32, 'The Purpose of Life,' It is available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #2: The Proven Bible

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #2: Romans 1:8 - 17, The Proven Bible, is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom: August 21 - 25, 2017

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

8/21/2017: Do You Need A Miracle Today?

8/22/2017: Lessons From the August 21, 2017, Solar Eclipse

8/23/2017: Mankind's Moral Eclipse

8/24/2017: The Greatest Eclipse to Come

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Psalm 148: The God Who Will Be Heard

In light of the recent solar eclipse, my commentary for Psalm 148, The God Who Will Be Heard, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms luke matthew genesis hebrews paul 5 hallelujah praise to god jehovah yhwh acceptance hymns poetry praise the lord heavens adoration franz j haydn 12 14 knowledge god the creator creation space living thing creatures earth god`s people high places heavenly host birth of jesus legions keep cross speak sun and moon star light heavens of heavens waters above the heavens water pass away plans time prediction science godlessness doctrine evolution atheism agnostics mind waste mantra millions billions years age praise to god weather animals birds seeing failure science christian evidences physical evidence house builder all things seek chance profanity degradation

Words of Wisdom: August 14 - 18, 2017

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

8/14/2017: The Israelites' Example

8/15/2017: Is It Your Time to Die?

8/16/2017: We Are Not In Despair

8/17/2017: Monumental Destruction

8/18/2017: When Is Jesus' Second Coming?

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