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Spring Forward: Sermon Slides Available

My sermon slides for Spring Forward, taken from Psalm 85 and preached March 21, 2021, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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REVISED Outline of Isaiah Now Available

My REVISED outline for the book of Isaiah is now available in Bible Books Outlined.

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The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press

Hannah Arendt's extended quote, The Moment We No Longer Have a Free Press, is now available as an IMAGE in Publications from Guest Authors.

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What "Peace" Did Jesus Bring?

Jesus said: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid”               (John 14:27). The “world” offers “peace” by increasing government power; or giving up to one’s enemies; or signing toothless treaties; or retreating into drugs and alcohol; or speeding through life while preoccupied by electronics, jobs, athletics, or shopping! Jesus’ “Peace” comes only to those who obey His Will. "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33). Paul wrote to Christians: “The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:9). - February 21, 2022

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/

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The Man Nobody Missed

My sermon slides for The Man Nobody Missed, based on 2 Chronicles 21:3-20, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 139:13-18 - The Power Omnipotent

My sermon The Power Omnipotent, taken from Psalm 139:13-18, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: How Can You Say "God Is In Charge"?

My QA: How can you say, "God is in charge," with so many pressing issues facing us today? from February 6, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Does Scripture really support a "trinity" or "godhead"?

My QA: Does Scripture really support a "trinity" or "godhead"? from October 17, 2021 is now available in Questions Answered.

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Jesus Saves the Lost

Jesus defined His mission when He said: "For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost” (Matthew 18:11).  Define “lost.” It is from a Greek word meaning “wasted, ruined, lost,” and Satan is called “Apollyon,” meaning “him who lays waste” (Revelation 9:11).  Is your life being wasted through alcohol and drugs, sex and babies outside of marriage, hatred and racism, violence and murder, or cheating and stealing? Then Satan rules your life! To break Satan’s power, Jesus became “flesh and blood,” “that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage” (Hebrews 2:14-15).  “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Baptism is into His death (Romans 6:3).   - January 3, 2022

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Baby Jesus: Article Now Available

This time of year, many celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but do not seem to understand some things.  For instance, God's Son was born to a woman who did not believe in abortion.  Though not the "mother of God," Mary was chosen to bring forth the body for God's Son.  "The angel Gabriel" said to her: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35).  Had she feared for her own life, reputation, or future at work, she could have been scared into an abortion, but instead, she feared God.  No righteous person can consistently accept the birth of the precious Jesus and believe that abortion is alright. - December 13, 2021

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QA: Why Is the Idea Of "Santa" Popular?

My QA: Why is the idea of "Santa Claus" so popular? from December 5, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Daniel 6: The Lion's Den - Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for The Lion's Den, based on Daniel 6:1-17, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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QA: Won't the Earth Be Destroyed By Human "Climate Change"?

My QA: Since humans are causing "climate change", when will the Earth be destroyed? from September 29, 2019, is now available in Questions Answered. It is also available in Publications On Christian Evidences.

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Psalm 124: What If? What Would Happen Without God?

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 124: What If? What would have happened without God?, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues with Segments #157 and #158

My Proverbs commentary continues with Segment #157: Weak Shall Overcome, taken from Proverbs 21:22, and #158: Choose One: A Statue's Face or An Obedient Heart?, taken from Proverbs 21:29, Proverbs 28:14, and Proverbs 29:1. They are available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs.

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Confusion Over the Authority of the Pope

My Roman Catholic series continues with RCC4, Confusion Over the Authority of the Pope, which is now available in Publications On Roman Catholicism. It is appropriate to review Ecclesiastes 2:12 in this topic.

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Psalm 115: Idle Idols Or Living God?

My Psalms commentary continues with Psalm 115: Idle Idols or Living God?, which is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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Follow Destruction With Faith: Mini Article Available

As Elijah watched, “behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice” (1 Kings 19:11-12). Earthly powers humble humanity: Hurricanes and tornadoes destroy; earthquakes shake our foundation; fires consume our works, but God is not in any of these, for “our God is in heaven” (Psalm 115:3). These humbling powers should make us listen to His voice in Scripture. Jesus said, "blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!" (Luke 11:28) In re-building, build faith! - 9-13-2021  

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The Prophetic Word Confirmed

My article The Prophetic Word Confirmed, taken from 2 Peter 1:15-21, is now available in the Gospel Gleaner as well as in Publications> Articles. It also appears in my Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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Psalm 76: The Place, Strength, and Power Behind Victory

My Psalms Commentary continues with Psalm 76: The Place, Strength, and Power Behind Victory, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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