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Look Back, But Don't Re-Live

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 Look Back, But Don’t Re-live for August 8, 2023

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Words of Wisdom: April 24-28, 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:
- 4/24/2023 - Why Reject Jesus Christ    
- 4/25/2023 - Bible Writer…

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Wisdom Lost: 1 Corinthians 1:18-21

My sermon slides for Wisdom Lost, taken from 1 Corinthians 1:18-21 and delivered April 23, 2023, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Jesus Is Only Begotten

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 Jesus Is Only Begotten for April 20, 2023. 

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Words of Wisdom: March 27-31

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:
- 3/27/2023  Your Salvation’s Cost
- 3/28/2023  Forgiveness Is…

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Your Salvation's Cost

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 Your Salvation’s Cost for March 30, 2023

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What About "Hate Crimes"?

In light of the Nashville school shooting, my article What About "Hate Crimes"? is available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Bible Articles. It first appeared in the Gospel Gleaner in Q1, 2003.

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The World's Greatest Gift

Donnie Barnes' chart The World's Greatest Gift based on John 3:16 is available now in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is also available in my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Doctor Senseless

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 Doctor Senseless for November 28, 2022

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Words of Wisdom Radio: 10/10 - 10/14/2022

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 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:
- 10/10/22   World Hatred of Jesus     
- 10/11/22    Jesus Christ…

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Local Flood? I Think Not!

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 Local Flood? I Think Not! for October 10, 2022. 

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Life More Abundantly: Slides Available

My sermon slides for Life More Abundantly, based on John 10:7-10 and delivered August 14, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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A Lot Left Behind: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for A Lot Left Behind, taken from Genesis 19:29-38, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Are People Hostile to the Bible?

My QA: Why do you think people are hostile to the Bible? based on John 15:18-19 and printed September 4, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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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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Work and Salvation

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 Work and Salvation for September 5, 2022

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The Savior's Salvation

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 The Savior’s Salvation for July 18, 2022.

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This is My Father's World: Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day is best remembered with a reminder from Maltbie Davenport Babcock's hymn, This Is My Father's World. The poem refers to several scriptures, including Jacob's exclamation "the Lord is in this place" from Genesis 28:16; the rockfall, earthquake, and still small voice of 1 Kings 19:11–12; and paraphrasing Psalm 96:10–11.

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QA: Why Can't People "Claim Their Salvation"?

My QA: Why can't people "claim their salvation"? from April, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: What About "Easter Holy Week"?

My QA: What does the Bible say about "Easter Holy Week"? is now available in Publications on Roman Catholicism. It is also available in Questions Answered for April, 2021.

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