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Psalm 41: God's Mercy For the Poor

My commentary for Psalm 41, God's Mercy For the Poor, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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

My commentary #89 on Proverbs 14:34, God'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 22, I Will Praise You, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Words of Wisdom: November 6 -10, 2017

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

11/06/2017: Why Blame God?

11/07/2017: Murdered Murderers

11/08/2017: No Safe Worship

11/09/2017: Persecution May Come

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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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Was Jesus Married? Sermon PowerPoint Available

My updated sermon Was Jesus Married? is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 12:16 - Anger Management- Keep A Lid On It! Commentary #59

My commentary #59 on Proverbs 12:16, Anger Management: Keep a Lid On It!, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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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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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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The Bible IS a Christian Evidence Textbook

In light of my Words of Wisdom on the theory of Evolution, my article Christian Evidence Textbook is available in Publications Bible Articles.

It is also available in On Christian Evidences; it first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in September, 2014.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #3: The God With Proof

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #3: Romans 1:18 - 25, The God With Proof, is available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #1: The Approved Prophet

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, begins with #1: Romans 1:1 - 7, The Approved Prophet. It is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Thief On the Cross: Sermon PowerPoint Now Available

My NEW sermon The Thief On the Cross is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Luke 23:39 - 43 and was delivered in December, 2012.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #3: The God With Proof

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, continues with #3: Romans 1:18 - 25, The God With Proof, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries.

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The Cleansing Power of Baptism - Acts 2:38

My revised sermon The Cleansing Power of Baptism is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on Acts 2:38 and was delivered in July, 2016.

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Putting God In Our Knowledge #1: The Approved Prophet

My Bible Lesson series from Romans 1, Putting God In Our Knowledge, begins with #1: Romans 1:1 - 7, The Approved Prophet, is available in Assorted Chapters, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 127: Living In a Safe House

In light of Father's Day, my commentary for Psalm 127, Living In A Safe House, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Forbidden Fruit: Sermon PowerPoints

My revised sermon Forbidden Fruit is now available in Publications On Family. 

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Consider Jesus to Grow

My revised sermon Consider Jesus to Grow is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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