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The Power of God: Slides Available

My sermon The Power of God, based on 1 Corinthians 2:1-10 and delivered May 23, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why Is Christmastime So Important?

My QA: Why is Christmastime so important? from November 20, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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How To Focus During the Lord's Supper

Donnie Barnes' chart, How to Focus Your Thoughts During The Lord's Supper, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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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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QA: How Do We Know We Are Led by the Holy Spirit?

My QA: How do we know we are led by the Holy Spirit? from March 6, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Do You Think Church Is Important?

My QA: Do you think Church is Important? from January 23, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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If Christ Is Not Risen: Slides Now Available

My Sermon If Christ Is Not Risen, taken from 1 Corinthians 15:12-15, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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All That the Prophets Spoke

My Slides for my sermon All That the Prophets Spoke, delivered June 13, 2021,are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Are We Saved Like the Thief on the Cross

QUESTION: Are we saved like the thief on the cross?  - 3/1/2020

ANSWER: Read Galatians 6:14-15. The Holy Spirit-inspired Apostle Paul wrote this summary of why the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a most important, pivotal moment in human history.

1. No person has any reason to “boast” (brag), for nothing we do has earned our salvation. (Acts 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:21) ... Read More of thi…

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Psalm 13: King David's impatience, Importance, and Impression

My commentary for Psalm 13: King David's Impatience, Importance, and Impression, is now available in Commentaries> Devotions from Psalms. The COMPLETE Commentary for Psalms is also downloadable FOR FREE from this page.

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QA: What Does the Bible Say About "Easter Holy Week"?

QUESTION: What does the Bible say about "Easter Holy Week"?

ANSWER: Christians celebrated NO 'holy week' in the New Testament. Christians do NOT re-enact the last week of Jesus' life before the cross.

1. Jesus prophesied the events of His last week (Matthew 20:17-19). The Apostles and Christians "daily in the temple... did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus the Christ" (Acts 5:42), and w…

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Theophilus: The Sting of Death

In light of current discussions on Easter, Robert West's Theophilus cartoon, The Sting of Death, is featured in Publications On Family.

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Psalms 40: God's Plan of Salvation: Commentary Available

In light of the thoughts on Easter, my Commentary for Psalms 40, God's Plan of Salvation, is now available in Devotions from Psalms. My complete Commentary on Psalms is COMPLETELY FREE to download here as well.

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Misunderstood Cross: Audio Available

In light of the discussions of Easter, my Words of Wisdom radio minute from March 8, 2017, Misunderstood Cross, is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. The Transcripts are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio.

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Remembering the Crucifixion of Christ

My QA, What Must Christians Do To Remember the Crucifixion of Christ?, is now also available in the Bible Content On Jesus Christ.

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Did Christ Die In Vain?

My revised article, Did Christ Die in Vain? is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is available in tract form in Tracts as well as in Publications On Judaism.

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QA: How Can We Remember the Crucifixion of Christ?

QUESTION: What Must Christians Do To Remember the Crucifixion of Christ? - August, 2020

ANSWER:  Simply, preach the Word  (2 Timothy 4:2).  Don't be distracted  (1 Corinthians 2:1-2). ... By following a man-made religious calendar, people have been turned away from that Cross. “Christmas” diverts attention to Jesus’ birth; “Lent” places the emphasis upon human denial; “Easter” skips the cr…

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Jesus Shows the Way: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for Jesus Shows the Way are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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NEW Page Dedicated to Jesus Christ

Christian evidences is the study of evidences for Christianity; these evidences substantiate:

1. the existence of God; [God as Creator is highlighted in my page The Bible and Evolution]

2. the inspiration of the Bible [The Bible's inspiration and central messages are featured in my page Bible Basics]; and

3. the deity of Christ. My new page On Jesus Christ clarifies the Son of God a…

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The Spirit of Barabbas

“Pilate said to them, ‘Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?’” (Matthew 27:17). Pilate could “find no fault in” Jesus (John 19:4, 6), but the stirred-up mob only said, “Crucify Him” (Luke 23:21). Barabbas was “notorious” (Matthew 27:16), in a city rebellion committing murder (Mark 15:7; Luke 23:19), “a robber” (John 18:40). What a …

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