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Psalm 6: David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness

My commentary for Psalm 6, David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david acts luke 2 corinthians paul hebrews 1 peter peter matthew luke repent sin forgiveness king spare ask punishment sin appeal god`s mercy claim requests feelings reality new testament son of jesse man after god`s own heart all god`s will humility weak self aware human frailty deep weary groaning bed swim sweat tears eyes waste grief godly sorrow salvation lead regrets world death weeping impenitent god`s people sinner point accusations cause depart from god iniquity workers public declaration separation from god influence exploit weak confidence sincerity friendship bad companion evil company continuing in sin sins of the past will of man gentiles walk in darkness lewdness lust drunkenness revelries parties abomination idolatry flood dissipation speak accountability god’s judgement living dead intent new life ineffective judgement day jesus the judge eternal life

Proverbs 15:19 - A Thorny Issue: Commentary #96

My commentary #96 on Proverbs 15:19, A Thorny Issue, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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  Tags proverbs solomon 1 kings matthew john 2 thessalonians paul acts luke lazy thorns god the creator understanding human behavior divine god`s wisdom judgement court case way of the wicked way of faith way struggle work overcome refuse will not work idleness excuse waste life jesus the teacher parables talents ability 5 2 1 hard man reap sowing the seed harvest fear hiding condemnation weak wicked servants expectation production salvation eternal punishment invitation labor giving rest miracles 5000 feeding the multitude 5 loaves & 2 fish free meal benevolence seek signs eat and drink bread filled food perish endurance eternal life son of man god the father seal god`s works belief church of christ hole repent assistance help search truth god`s word malevolence gospel of christ holy spirit rules god`s command eat will government social conditions benefit free gift insurance theft deserve aid charity empower constitution voting bribery upright force support love asleep poverty open eyes satisfaction become a christian wilful obedience obedience soul christian strength exhortation continue in the faith faith tribulation kingdom of god 10 abundance have not haves add or take away unprofitable darkness weeping teeth

Psalm 95: A Call To Worship God

My commentary for Psalm 95, A Call To Worship God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david hebrews paul 1 peter peter 2 timothy timothy galatians acts luke revelation john colossians 1 thessalonians jude numbers 1 corinthians ephesians james deuteronomy genesis isaiah exodus matthew mark romans service to god business holy spirit author inspired word of god scriptures message control words guidance prophets apostles christian copy translations letters complete god`s works contend for the faith earnest faith once for all deliverance saints 40 wandering in the wilderness israelites church of christ calling worship unbelief devil attendance church assembly service boring corporate church hypocrisy worshipping god waste time importance priority acceptance presence singing shout joy thanksgiving play music instruments worship elements great god great king above all gods one god ownership earth god the creator bow down kneeling physical humility heart sheep sheep of his pasture rebellion leadership egypt bondage food complaint water giving old law idolatry refuse promised land temptation of jesus hardened hearts written word temptation lord your god hearing voice of god grief wilful ignorance god`s way swearing god`s wrath salvation heaven lost learning lesson history doom repetition destruction keep soul eternal hell fire vain

A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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  Tags 1 timothy hebrews paul proverbs solomon acts luke psalms david joel beginning life changes calendar new year goals achievement sports business opportunity education strength eat and drink exercise scriptures youth example believers love code of conduct spirit faith purity word reading exhortation doctrine bible study personal faith sunday wednesday bible teaching plant production harvest plans rebirth ideas insanity winds of change leo tolstoy lao tzu spiritual growth ellen glasgow beware brotherhood evil heart unbelievers living god hardened hearts deceipt sin confidence steadfast ending hearing rebellion purpose to life motivation fear of god lord friendship false testimony witness blasphemy holy law places of worship nazareth traditions of men unchanged o my god generation foundation creation god the creator heaven endurance constancy omnipresent lord heart fasting weeping mourning remembrance waste cursing look forward live a faithful life christian life old life new life history mystery joy seek repent baptism name of the lord jesus remission of sin

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

Profanity: Sermon Presentation Available

My sermon entitled Profanity is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags 1 peter peter exodus moses psalms david leviticus deuteronomy matthew ephesians paul james acts luke profanity swearing oaths new law cursing sacred holy harm follow wrong suffering blessing fear troubles sanctified lord god heart defence ask questions hope meek conscience evil doer revilers good conduct jesus christ shame god`s will evil god holy ground anointed answers holy heaven atonement sanctuary tabernacle altar unholy waste lord walks in the midst deliverance god`s gift enemy unclean turn away the word justified condemnation corrupt word good word grace hearing drunkenness alcohol sons death penalty statutes generation name of the lord guilt o my god omg blasphemy noble name calling jesus warning animals pearls before swine peter`s denial forget argument peter preach the word gospel of christ pentecost repent baptism name of the lord jesus remission of sin gift of the holy spirit exhortation salvation perverse

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

Proverbs 21:5 - Hurry Up and Lose: Commentary #153

My commentary #153 on Proverbs 21:5, Hurry Up and Lose, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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  Tags proverbs solomon 1 kings genesis exodus 1 corinthians 1 thessalonians ecclesiastes haste lost god the creator understanding human behaviour divine wisdom judgement case court new testament plans diligence plenty poverty work wealth heavens earth 6 days work ethic mankind example principled daily god`s command old law moses 7 7th day rest oxen donkey animals son of a servant servants refresh new law gospel of christ holy brethren beloved steadfast immovable abundance work of the lord knowledge labor vain character apostles paul obedience support preach the word remembrance day and night burdensome excellence kings unknown men flocks attention herds worldly riches eternal crown endurance generation grass herbs mountains lamb provide clothing goat price fields milk food household nourish inheritance beginning blessing ending waste speed failure gambling lottery personal satisfaction security fortune reversal of fortune survive money business government dole contribution scheme asleep sweet eat and drink little rich seeing good joy under the sun live a faithful life god given work heritage wealth power rejoice god`s gift keep heart reward

Psalm 29: Distress Signal To God

My commentary for Psalm 31, Distress Signal To God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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  Tags psalms david praise to god deliverance enemy distress help good bad mankind confidence trust security safety rock of refuge fortress defence escape hand of god spirit jesus christ cross living righteousness jesus` death and burial god`s care life death live a faithful life guidance god`s will feet liberation own eyes grief years weary worry anxiety strength failure bones waste reproach flee forget slander fear punishment vengeance wicked hand of god reward faithful obedience bliss love the lord your god saints preservation pride keep god`s command protection secrecy god`s people persecution church of christ head of the church beginning firstborn all preeminence burial with christ baptism baptism into his death resurrection seek right hand of god mind all things things above earthly life glory judgement separation from god requests wrong

Words of Wisdom: April 3 - 7, 2017

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

4/03/2017: The Bible Easter

4/04/17/2017: Is Your Life Real?

4/05/2017: Bringing Your Life to God

4/06/2017: Forgiveness Is With God

4/07/2017: Oneida Meeting on the Theme of Forgiveness

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  Tags acts luke 1 john luke psalms david genesis ephesians paul easter holidays special days herod king church of christ murder james john sword pleasing to man jewish peter feast of unleavened bread arrest imprison 4 soldiers keep passover moses old law idolatry goddess paganism nature christian translations calendar angels reality follow visions deliverance knowledge hand of the wicked jewish nation media technology propaganda fake news life changes jesus the teacher parables prodigal son waste strangers famine hunger and thirst came to himself fatherhood servants bread sin heaven harshness epiphany money friendship bottom repent return love god of heaven forgiveness iniquity remembrance fear of god omniscient perfection face god hiding from god adam & eve god`s presence tree garden of eden pharisees justified inward reflection outward appearance appearances heart transformation bitterness wrath anger clamor evil talk turn away malice kindness forgiving one another tenderhearted oneida gospel meetings jesus` blood colossians holy bible bible study clyde woods

Things Said "In Haste"

My article Things Said "In Haste" is available in Bible Articles. 

It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in April, 2013.

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  Tags john psalms david 2 corinthians 1 john 1 timothy romans paul 1 thessalonians acts luke colossians titus proverbs solomon matthew plain speaking speaking to one another thoughtless look forward examine fire confusion hurtful soul jesus christ god`s word truth prayer purpose god`s power think word of truth cut off hearing deliverance men liars all men are liars belief affliction honesty apostles christian gospel of christ heart omniscient contradictions false teachers witness jesus` life church of christ hypocrisy love jesus` death and burial membership lord`s day church assembly head of the church sound doctrine faith jesus the teacher all purity defiled mind unbelievers conscience deceipt righteousness albert einstein theory relative morality absolute values science facts wrath strife blood physical evidence cause effect accuracy guidance behaviour live a faithful life christian life water contentions anger peace jewish followers of jesus belief word of christ disciples knowledge freedom condemnation god`s command statutes self determination moral code code of conduct morality god`s way obedience beware waste receive jesus

New Sermon Available: Profanity

My sermon Profanity is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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  Tags 1 peter peter exodus moses psalms david leviticus deuteronomy matthew ephesians paul james acts luke profanity swearing oaths new law cursing sacred holy harm follow wrong suffering blessing fear troubles sanctified lord god heart defence ask questions hope meek conscience evil doer revilers good conduct jesus christ shame god`s will evil god holy ground anointed answers holy heaven atonement sanctuary tabernacle altar unholy waste lord walks in the midst deliverance god`s gift enemy unclean turn away the word justified condemnation corrupt word good word grace hearing drunkenness alcohol sons death penalty statutes generation name of the lord guilt o my god omg blasphemy noble name calling jesus warning animals pearls before swine peter`s denial forget argument peter preach the word gospel of christ pentecost repent baptism name of the lord jesus remission of sin gift of the holy spirit exhortation salvation perverse

A New Beginning: Now Available

My Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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  Tags 1 timothy hebrews paul proverbs solomon acts luke psalms david joel beginning life changes calendar new year goals achievement sports business opportunity education strength eat and drink exercise scriptures youth example believers love code of conduct spirit faith purity word reading exhortation doctrine bible study personal faith sunday wednesday bible teaching plant production harvest plans rebirth ideas insanity winds of change leo tolstoy lao tzu spiritual growth ellen glasgow beware brotherhood evil heart unbelievers living god hardened hearts deceipt sin confidence steadfast ending hearing rebellion purpose to life motivation fear of god lord friendship false testimony witness blasphemy holy law places of worship nazareth traditions of men unchanged o my god generation foundation creation god the creator heaven endurance constancy omnipresent lord heart fasting weeping mourning remembrance waste cursing look forward live a faithful life christian life old life new life history mystery joy seek repent baptism name of the lord jesus remission of sin
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