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QA: Are Christians at War With Muslims?

In light of the 9/11 20th anniversary, my QA: Are Christians at war with Muslims? from December 30, 2018, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: If Evolution Is True, What Value Is Life?

My QA: If Evolution Is True, What Value is Human Life?, from August 18, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio Minute Continues

My Words of Wisdom resumed on August 16, 2021, on WECO Radio after the noon news. My first week's broadcasts were:

* When State Invades Church - 8/17/2021

* The Immigration Problem - 8/18/2021

* Try the Right Way - 8/19/2021

* Human Life Matters - 8/20/2021

Listen to these one minute lessons using my Audio Player in Words of Wisdom Radio.

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Commentary for Psalm 56: What Can Flesh Do To Me?

My Commentary of Psalms continues with Psalm 56: What Can Flesh Do To Me?, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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The Endurance Race: Slides Available Now

My sermon slides for The Endurance Race, based on Hebrews 10:32-39, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints

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Allegory of Two Mothers

My sermon, An Allegory of Two Mothers, based on Genesis 16 and Genesis 21, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Greatest Conversion in the Bible

My slides for The Greatest Conversion of the Bible, taken from Saul's conversion to Paul in Acts 22, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints. It is also available in Commentaries> Assorted Chapters.

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Raymond Kelcy's What Can Christians Do In a Hostile Society?

Raymond C Kelcy's article What Can Christians Do When Society Seems to be Hostile to Them? is now available in Publications From Guest Authors. It was printed in January, 2021.

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QA: Should Christians protest in the street?

QUESTION: Should Christians protest in the street? - 2018 

ANSWER: Note four points from the incident in Acts 17:1-9

1. Opposition to the success of Bible teaching is always motivated by jealousy (1 Thessalonians 2:3-10). ... 

2. Evil men from the marketplace literally describes people who have nothing else to do but hang around amid the public. They have no scruples, purposes, or re…

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Hindering the Word - Sermon Slides Available Now

My sermon slides Hindering the Word, based on 1 Thessalonians 2:13-18, are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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QA: Why Does Anyone Need to Assemble?

QUESTION: If the church exists in homes, why does anyone need to assemble? - May 17, 2020 [Full answer is available in Publications On COVID Quarantine 2020]

ANSWER: Because Scripture teaches the need for assembling as saints. Our worship is NOT determined by the place, but by the action and attitude. Our word "worship" comes in two parts: 1. When Jesus quoted Isaiah 29:13 in Matthew 15:9, ... …

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QA: What Can Christians Do When Storm Destruction Occurs?

QUESTION: What can Christians do when storm destruction occurs? - March 8, 2020

ANSWER: The church of Christ began on the Pentecost after Jesus was raised from the dead (Acts 2:22-47). In a short time, ... (Acts 6 - 8:1) ... Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church (Acts 12:1) ... 1. In the midst of that turbulence of persecution and death, the church gathered toge…

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Benevolence for Saints Only? Debate Materials

My charts from the Polk/ Thrasher debate on Benevolence for Saints Only are now available in Debate Charts.

The debate in Meridian, Mississippi, with Thomas N Thrasher took place in January, 2010.

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Proverbs 14:34 - God's Burden Against America: Commentary #89

My commentary #89 on Proverbs 14:34God's Burden Against America, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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God IS Great, Because... Sermon Chart Available

My chart for the sermon God IS Great Because is now available in Sermon Charts.

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Words of Wisdom: November 6 -10, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

11/06/2017: Why Blame God?

11/07/2017: Murdered Murderers

11/08/2017: No Safe Worship

11/09/2017: Persecution May Come

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Words of Wisdom: October 30 - November 3, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

10/30/2017: Promise To Return Israelites To Land

10/31/2017: Government Without God

11/01/2017: Bible Over False Prophets

11/02/2017: Doctrine By the People

11/03/2017: Worship God, Not Man

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Words of Wisdom: October 2 - 6, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

10/02/2017: False Promises

10/03/2017: Tragic Events and Innocent People

10/04/2017: Mass Murder Motive

10/05/2017: Human Life Matters

10/06/2017: The Soul Exchange

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Words of Wisdom: September 25 - 29, 2017

Please find my Words of Wisdom as Audio and as Transcripts for the days:

9/25/2017: Evolutionary Contradictions

9/26/2017: Godless Evolution

9/27/2017: Only God Is Is

9/28/2017: Salvation In Not Miraculous

9/29/2017: Do You Hear the Sheep's Name?

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Psalm 62: Confidence in God, My Refuge

My commentary for Psalm 62Confidence in God, My Refuge, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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