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Why Do Murders Like This Happen?

QUESTION: There was a murderer who claimed to hear God. Why do things like this happen?  

ANSWER: Tragic ignorance of God's Word in the Holy Bible. 1. In the Bible, God condemns murder He told Israelites, "You shall not murder." (Deuteronomy 5:17; see also Romans 1:28-29God never contradicts Himself. (Luke 11:18). 2. God never speaks to anyone a directly nymore (Hebrews 1:1-2) ... Rea…

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Words of Wisdom Radio: Audio Files Available

My 1-minute radio lesson series “Words of Wisdom” are available in Words of Wisdom Radio.  They were broadcast by John T. Polk II for an Oneida, Tennessee, radio station from December 2014 - November 2017. Click here for transcripts of the Words of Wisdom radio series.

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QA: What Can Christians Do When Storm Destruction Occurs?

QUESTION: What can Christians do when storm destruction occurs? - March 8, 2020

ANSWER: The church of Christ began on the Pentecost after Jesus was raised from the dead (Acts 2:22-47). In a short time, ... (Acts 6 - 8:1) ... Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church (Acts 12:1) ... 1. In the midst of that turbulence of persecution and death, the church gathered toge…

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Proverbs 12:25 - Why Put In a "Good Word"?: Commentary #63

My commentary #63 on Proverbs 12:25Why Put In a Good Word?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 16:27-29 - Neighborhood Watch: Commentary #115

My commentary #115 on Proverbs 16:27-29Neighborhood Watch, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs 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 2 - 6, 2017

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

10/02/2017: False Promises

10/03/2017: Tragic Events and Innocent People

10/04/2017: Mass Murder Motive

10/05/2017: Human Life Matters

10/06/2017: The Soul Exchange

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Proverbs 10:24-25 - Why Are You Running Away?: Commentary #30

In light of the recent shooting incidents, my commentary #30 on Proverbs 10:24 - 25Why Are You Running Away?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Relief From the churches of Christ

In light of the recent natural disasters, my article Relief from the churches of Christ is available in Bible Articles.

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Psalm 46: God Is Our Refuge

Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc.

In light of the present crisis in Texas, please use my Links page to find Disaster Relief, Inc. They are a Christian organisation dedicated to providing targeted, practical relief to all who are in need, working with the brethren local to a disaster for any soulful follow up. 

It is when some are brought to their knees that they turn heavenwards.

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Proverbs 22:28 - The Sin of Revisionist History Commentary #161

My commentary #161 on Proverbs 22:28The Sin Of Revisionist History, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Titanic Lessons: Audio Sermon Available

My sermon Titanic Lessons is now available in Sermon Audios.

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is in an SWF format, and instructions to help are on this page. 

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Words of Wisdom: June 12 - 16, 2017

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

6/12/2017: Devolving Evolution

6/13/17/2017: The Water Line

6/14/2017: When Bad Happens

6/15/2017: Take It To The Streets

6/16/2017: Missing Father's Day

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Words of Wisdom: May 22 - 26, 2017

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5/22/2017: Cyber Bullies

5/23/17/2017: Transgender-ism

5/24/2017: Graduation to Learning

5/25/2017: Wrongful Violence

5/26/2017: God Vs. "Climate Change"

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Words of Wisdom: May 15 - 19, 2017

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

5/15/2017: Suicide Or Salvation? (4)

5/16/17/2017: Doubtful Faith

5/17/2017: Humbling History

5/18/2017: Statues of History

5/19/2017: Church Assembling

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The End of the World and Mayan Calendar

My revised sermon The End Of The World and Mayan Calendar is now available in Publications On "End Times".

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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What Love Is

Reflecting on Mother's Day, please find my Words of Wisdom on What Love Is in Audio and as Transcripts from February 13, 2017.

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Titanic Lessons: PowerPoint Available

It's 105 years since the Titanic tragedy. My sermon Titanic Lessons is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is in an SWF format, and instructions to help are on this page. 

It is also available in PDF format to make it easy for ereaders. For assistance, please click here.

A recording of this sermon is also available in Sermon Audios.

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Words of Wisdom: February 13 -17, 2017

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

2/13/2017: What Love Is

2/14/17/2017: Love Is Not a Valentine

2/15/2017: Love the church of Christ

2/16/2017: Those Who Love God

2/17/2017: Fighting God

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