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The Wells of Isaac - Sermon Slides Now Available

My Sermon The Wells of Isaac - Genesis 26:12-25 is now available for free download from Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Why is there so much hatred today?

QUESTION: Why is there so much hatred today?  August 2, 2020

ANSWER: Whatever the rationale or reason for hatred and violence, there can be no question that in the world, hatred is preached and practiced! As a reminder of the ways of the world from which a Christian is delivered, Paul wrote Titus 3:3...  hatred is one of a progression of seven attitudes that separate and divide people with …

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QA: Was Jesus a Socialist?

QUESTION: Did Jesus teach or practice Socialism? - February 23, 2020

ANSWER: False claims about Jesus' teaching have always been circulated by the Devil: (John 2:18-22Mark 15:29-30Luke 23:4-15Matthew 28:11-15). Jesus Christ was nowhere near being a Marxist Communist, for: 1. He never forced "rich" people to give up their wealth to "equalize" with the "poor." He lived under Moses' Law…

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Brutality Is Hateful - Mini Article Now Available

Those who cruelly, viciously kick and beat a political opponent, shoot parked policemen, plant explosives among the public, or recklessly maim and injure people should thank God we no longer live under the Law of Moses, for God’s justice dealt harshly with cruelty: "If a man causes disfigurement of his neighbor, as he has done, so shall it be done to him - fracture for fracture, eye for eye, tooth…

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Christ and Karl Marx's Ten Planks: Revised for 2020

My article Christ and Karl Marx's Ten Planks has been revised for 2020. It is now available on my new page On Jesus Christ.

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Street Crime Mini Article Available

David prayed, “Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men; Preserve me from violent men” (Psalm 140:1).  Solomon gave a reason for that, “A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good” (Proverbs 16:29).  Destructive violence in a land of laws is not the way of “Justice.”  “The violence of the wicked will destroy them, Because they refuse to do justice” (…

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Proverbs 19:10 - Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy: Commentary #140

My commentary #140 on Proverbs 19:10Robbing Hoods and Zero Sum Philosophy, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs 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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Love Is Forever: PowerPoint Available

In light of the recent attacks in Antioch, TN, and Las Vegas, NV, my sermon Love Is Forever is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Las Vegas? The Boston Massacre 2

In light of the shooting in Las Vegas, my sermon Boston Massacre 2, discussing the April 15, 2013, bombing of the Boston Marathon, is available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 20:27 - Why God Makes Common Sense: Commentary #150

My commentary #150 on Proverbs 20:27Why God Makes Common Sense, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 12:14 - There Is NO Silent Satisfaction: Commentary #58

My commentary #58 on Proverbs 12:14There Is NO Silent Satisfaction, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Occupy Wall Street: Sermon Available

In view of recent protests and unrest, my revised sermon Occupy Wall Street is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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New Outline for the Book of James Available

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

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Woe To Upside Down Living

My revised sermon Woe to Upside Down Living is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Proverbs 14:26 - Are You Sure? Commentary #87

My commentary #87 on Proverbs 14:26Are You Sure?, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 12:4: How To Crown A Husband (#52)

My commentary #52 on Proverbs 12:4How To Crown A Husband, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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Love Works: Revised

My revised sermon Love Works is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

It is also available in Publications On Family.

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Psalm 75: God's Judgments Affect the World

My commentary for Psalm 75God's Judgments Affect the World, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Fruits of a Godless People: Sermon Chart Now Available

To complement my Words of Wisdom, my newly revised chart for the sermon Fruits of a Godless People is now available in Sermon Charts.

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