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Freedom to Obey Christ

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 Freedom to Obey Christ for June 27, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file.

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Words of Wisdom: June 12-16, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 6/12/2023  Uprooting Slavery Roots
- 6/13/2023  Jesus & Division   …

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It Is Time For You to Act, O Lord

My commentary continues with Psalm 119:121-128 Ayin - It Is Time For You to Act, O Lord. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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Debt Ceiling?

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 Debt Ceiling? for April 27, 2023. 

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Noisy World: Psalm 2

My sermon slides Noisy World, based on Psalm 2 and delivered on July 17, 2022, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Courage of a Christian

My slides Courage of a Christian, taken from 2 Timothy 2:8-14 and preached on July 3, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio: January 17 - 21, 2022

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com / FM 101.3 after the noon news; and they are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, with transcripts available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. The following are now available:

    - 17/1    What Prehistoric People
    - 18/1   …

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QA: Should Christians Take Handouts Instead of a Job?

My QA: Should Christians take handouts instead of a job?, from August 15, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom: September 13 - 17, 2021

My Words of Wisdom for WECO radio, September 13 - 17, 2021, is now available in Words of Wisdom Radio and Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts:

- 9/13/2021 - The Gospel Guides 
- 9/14/2021 - Freedom to Obey Christ   
- 9/15/2021 - Just Like Judas  
- 9/16/2021 - The Seed Promised to Abraham   
- 9/17/2021 - Does God’s Angels Lie  

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Words of Wisdom Radio: Week of September 6, 2021

My Words of Wisdom Radio continued for September with:

  • 9/6/2021 - Reenactment or Remembrance 
  • 9/7/2021 - Living in the Past
  • 9/8/2021 - Who Can Cast a Stone 
  • 9/9/2021 - Live In Not Of the World 
  • 9/10/2021 - Faith or Cowardice? 

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Revised Outline for Deuteronomy Now Available

My REVISED Bible Outline for Deuteronomy is now available in Bible Book Outlined.

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Psalm 42 and Psalm 43: In Despair, Have Hope in God

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 42: In Despair, Have Hope in God; and Psalm 43: Send the Light, which are now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Commentary Segment #40: Are You Sure Or "Surety"?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #40: Are You Sure, or "Surety"?, taken from Proverbs 11:15, which is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Psalm 81: A Call for Rejoicing

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 81: A Call For Rejoicing, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Missionary To the Mature: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for Missionary to the Mature, taken from Galatians 4:1-7, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Proverbs Commentary #26: Rich Or Poor?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #26: Rich or Poor? taken from Proverbs 10:13-15. It is now available in Studies in the book of Proverbs.

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Who's Guilty? - Mini Article Now Available

"The soul who sins shall die. The son shall not bear the guilt of the father, nor the father bear the guilt of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself” (Ezekiel 18:18-20). Clearly, the sins of the fathers shall not be imputed to their sons.

(1) If a son “shall not bear the guilt of the father,” then no one can “…

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Allegory of Two Mothers

My sermon, An Allegory of Two Mothers, based on Genesis 16 and Genesis 21, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Workman’s Compensation: Mini Article Now Available

Proverbs 21:5: “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty” Work, hard work, and plenty of it is the only way to true wealth. Solomon also said: “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men” (Proverbs 22:29); and,

“All the labor of man is for his mouth, And yet the s…

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Freedom from Self Prison - Luke 4

In light of new year resolutions, my sermon slides based on Luke 4:15-21, Freedom from Self Prison, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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