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The Whole Saved Family

My sermon The Whole Saved Family, based on Ephesians 3:14-19 and delivered June 25, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon PowerPoints.

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QA: Why do we have to attend church services?

My QA: Why do we have to attend church services? from December 3, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" in Questions Answered.

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Donnie Barnes Charts Now Available

I have added more of Donnie Barnes' charts to my page dedicated to preserving and spreading his talented single page charts:

  • Bible Statements on Marriage
  • Declared Son of God
  • Facts to Know About Christ
  • New Things in the New Testament
  • Spiritual Growth
  • The New Testament Church

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Donnie Barnes' The Ark & the Church

Donnie Barnes' The Ark & the Church is now available in my page dedicated to Charts from Donnie Barnes. It compares Genesis 6 and Noah's Ark to the church in Matthew 16, among others.

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Finish the Old: Slides Available Now

My sermon Finish the Old, based on 2 Corinthians 8:8-15 and delivered December 31, 2023, is now available. Look for the name of the file or the word "FEATURED" on Sermon Powerpoints.

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Salvation and Worship

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 Salvation and Worship for February 28, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or "Salvation and Worship" on the Words of Wisdom Articles page.

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is available in Bible Books Outlined. It can be used for individual or group Bible study.

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QA: Why Doesn't Church of Christ Participate with Other Churches?

\My QA: Why doesn't the church of Christ participate with other churches in their practices? from August 14, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom August 8-12, 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:
    - 8/8/22 - Hyphenated Christians
    - 8/9/22 - Questions for Unity       
    - 8/10/22 - Faith Is Not From Opinions 
    - 8/11/22 - The Immigration Problem  
    - 8/12/22 - Understanding God     

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive

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I Love the Church of Christ Because

My short article I Love the Church of Christ Because ... is visually represented in Bible Content focused on Church History.

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The Church of Your Choice

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 Church of Your Choice for March 28, 2022.

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QA: Does the Church Celebrate Jesus' Birth?

My QA: Do the churches of Christ celebrate the birth of Christ?, from 12/19/2021 is now available in Misunderstood Scriptures. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Disaster Relief Effort: How To Help

Individuals may donate to the Disaster Relief Effort in support of the recent natural disasters. Information about them can be found on my Links page as well.

Alternately please contact your local Church of Christ.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. - Romans 12:15

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QA: Can People Be Saved Without the Church?

My QA: Can people be saved without the church?, beginning in Acts 9 and Acts 22, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Psalm 45: The Glorious Marriage

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 45: The Glorious Marriage, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Salvation and Prayer: Words of Wisdom Mini Article Available

In the New Testament, there is no record of a sinner being saved by prayer alone.  When the church of Christ began, sinful Jews asked, “what shall we do?”  Peter told them to, “Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins” (Acts 2:38). The first Gentile sinner, Cornelius, was praying, but was told to send for Peter to tell him saving words (Acts 10:3011:14). Peter “commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord”          (Acts 10:48).  Saul of Tarsus saw Jesus, Who sent him into Damascus where he prayed, and was told to “be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” (Acts 22:16). None of them were told only to pray, claim their salvation, or join the church of their choice. This mini article and others is now available in Words of Wisdom Articles.

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QA: Aren't All Believers In Christ "Christians"?

My QA: Aren't All Believers in Christ "Christians"? from July 29, 2018, is now available in Bible Basics. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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Donnie Barnes' "Musts" for Christians - Part 1

Donnie Barnes' chart "Musts" for Christians, Part 1, is now available in Bible Basics.

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8 Reasons Why Listen to Reason: #6-8

My Commentary on Proverbs continues in Segment #24: Eight Reasons to Listen to Reason, #6 - 8, taken from Proverbs 9:1-18. This is available, as is my complete Commentary on Proverbs, in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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QA: Isn't Scripture Outdated Today? Society Changes

My QA: Why do you keep preaching Scripture? It is so outdated for today: society keeps changing all the time is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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