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A Father's Day D.A.D

An article from Chillicothe, Ohio, church of Christ in honor of D.A.D.s on Father's Day is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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"Prey" David Has Confidence In God - Psalm 17 Commentary

My commentary for Psalm 17, "Prey" David Has Confidence in God, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

 

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QA: Is it wrong to be afraid? - 3/14/2021

QUESTION: Is it wrong to be afraid? - 3/14/2021  

ANSWER: The wisdom of Proverbs cannot be surpassed: Proverbs 10:24-25; Proverbs 28:1; Proverbs 29:25. Wicked people have more reason to live in fear because they do not honor God's wisdom in their lives; they naturally assume others also live as they do. Therefore they cannot assume anyone else lives honourably. A guilty conscience makes one…

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Commentary for Psalm 11: Stand Your Ground

My commentary on Psalms 11, Stand Your Ground, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. Each psalm's commentary can be downloaded FOR FREE; alternately, there is a consolidated COMPLETE COMMENTARY on Psalms to download FOR FREE.

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The Golden Church: Sermon Slides Now Available

In light of Patrick's Day, my sermon The Golden Church, taken from Ephesians 3:8-12, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Faith or Cowardice: Mini Article Available Now

“And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’.” (1 Peter 3:13 14) Christians stand for the truth of God’s Word, having no dread from ’threats, nor be[ing] troubled.” Our confidence comes from obeying God’s Word. “For God has not given …

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QA: What Can I Do To Keep my Christian Life in Order Amid Such Change?

QUESTION: What can I do to keep my Christian life in order, when everything around me seems to be changing? -   February, 2019

Answer: To be sure, there is a great deal that is changing about our immediate world. A Christian will come out better than before, though. I'm immediately thinking of the biblical words "confidence" and "patience."  

1) "Confidence" is based upon trust and re…

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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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Psalm 73: Why Do the Wicked Prosper?

My commentary for Psalm 73Why Do the Wicked Prosper?, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Steady As We Go: Sermon Available

My updated sermon Steady As We Go is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

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A New Beginning: Sermon Available

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

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Thanksgiving in Worship: Sermon Available

My sermon Thanksgiving in Worship is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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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We See the Unseen: PowerPoints Available

My sermon We See the Unseen is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. The sermon was delivered in October, 2015.

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New Outline Available for 1st John

My new outline of The Book of 1st John is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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Psalm 118: Gratitude to God

My commentary for Psalm 118Gratitude to God, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Lessons From Josiah - 2 Chronicles 34:1 - 7

My NEW sermon Lessons From Josiah is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is based on 2 Chronicles 34:1 - 7 and was delivered in January, 2017.

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2 Corinthians: Outline Available

My new outline of Paul's Second Letter To The Corinthians is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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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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Bible Outline for Deuteronomy Now Available

My new outline of The Book of Deuteronomy is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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