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Sin: Revealed or Concealed?

My sermon slides, Sin: Revealed or Concealed? taken from Psalm 32:1-5 is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was from February 20, 2022.

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The Train of Life: Available Now

Anonymous' poem The Train of Life is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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What Shall I Do, Lord? Psalm 123

My Commentary of Psalms continues with Psalm 77, Psalm 79, and Psalm 123: What Shall I Do, Lord? The Complete commentary is available to download for free in Devotions from Psalms.

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The Man Nobody Missed

My sermon slides for The Man Nobody Missed, based on 2 Chronicles 21:3-20, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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How To Be Happy: Happy New Year

Happy New Year! At a time of reflection, an Anonymous article, How To Be Happy, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Where Is God When Storms Cause Death?

My QA: Where is God when storms cause death and destruction? from December 12, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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The Gospel in Genealogy of Genesis 5?!

Brad Harrub's The Gospel in Genesis 5?! is now available in Commentaries> Assorted Chapters. It is also available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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Living Slowly: Mini Article Available

“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (Proverbs 15:13). A happy face usually shows a happy heart within. “Sorrow of the heart” would usually show a depressed or dejected individual. One person cannot have both at the same time!  “All the days of the afflicted are evil, But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast” (Prover…

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Proverbs Commentary #102: How Are Things Looking Today?

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #102: How Are Things Looking Today? based on Proverbs 15:30 is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Psalm 13: King David's impatience, Importance, and Impression

My commentary for Psalm 13: King David's Impatience, Importance, and Impression, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. The COMPLETE Commentary for Psalms is also downloadable FOR FREE from this page.

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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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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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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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Proverbs 14:6 - God's Word to the "Me" Generation: Commentary #79

My commentary #79 on Proverbs 14:6, God's Word to the "Me" Generation, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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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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Psalm 67: Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God

My commentary for Psalm 67, Let All the Peoples Praise You, O God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 2:10-22 - God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers: Commentary #7

My commentary #7 on Proverbs 2:10-22, God's Wisdom Delivers From Perverse Teachers and Immoral Women, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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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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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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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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