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True Greatness: Slides Now Available

My sermon slides for True Greatness, based on Matthew 20:20-28 and preached on November 13, 2022, are now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Freedom to Obey Christ

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 Freedom to Obey Christ for June 27, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file.

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I Will Talk About Your Statutes Before Kings

My commentary on Psalm 119:41-48, the Hebrew letter "Waw" - Living a Life "Prepared", is available in Devotions from Psalm 119.

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TBT: Your Word Is a Lamp Unto My Feet

TBT: my commentary for Psalm 119:105 - 112, which relates to the Hebrew letter NunYour Word Is a Lamp To My Feet, is available in Devotions from Psalm 119, in Commentaries.

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Thanksgiving Without God?

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 Thanksgiving Without God? for November 21, 2022

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Psalm 100: Serve the LORD With Gladness

In light of the current focus on worship, my Commentary for Psalm 100: Serve the LORD With Gladness, is now available in Devotions from Psalms.

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QA: Why Is Their Grief For Queen Elizabeth II?

My QA: The Queen of England, Elizabeth II, died September 8, 2022. Why is there such an outpouring of grief for her?, is now available in Questions Answered. This is appropriate reading for the day of her funeral.

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REVISED Outline of the Book of Malachi

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

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Seeing Is Believing: Slides Available

My sermon Seeing Is Believing, based on John 20:24-29, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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The Time Is Now

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 Time Is Now for April 11, 2022.

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Edd Sterchi's Church On the Go

Edd Sterchi's The Church on the Go is now available in my page for Guest Authors.

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The Small Boat: Slides Now Available

My sermon The Small Boat, based on Mark 3:7-12, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Mary and Martha - Lois Reynolds Carpenter

Lois Reynold Carpenter's poem about Mary and Martha, based on Luke 10:38-42, is now available in Publications On Family.

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Proverbs Commentary Continues With Segments #77 and #184

My Proverbs Commentary continues with Segment #77: Clean Trough, No Food, based on Proverbs 14:4; and Segment #184: Are You Too Full to Eat? taken from Proverbs 27:7.

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The Time Is Now: Short Available Now

When their government oppressed God's people, the Prophet Elijah asked the timid Israelites, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him" (1 Kings 18:21). Good people cannot survive in a society (or world!) by shrinking away from the inevitable choice: good or evil. Joshua challenged his people: “choose for yourselves this day whom you …

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Donnie Barnes' "Musts" for Christians - Part 1

Donnie Barnes' chart "Musts" for Christians, Part 1, is now available in Bible Basics.

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Edd Sterchi’s Check Your Flight Pattern

Please find Edd Sterchi’s Check Your Flight Pattern, taken from Isaiah 40:31, now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Our Whole Life Is Worship, So Why Attend Services?

QUESTION: Our Elders teach that our whole life is "worship". Why should we attend services? - November 18, 2018   

ANSWER: It seems your Elders are teaching their own interpretation of Scripture that would take away any reason at all for assemblies for worship! Let's examine God's word. 1. There is a difference between the words "worship" and "service" which they have not understood. (Ge…

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Proverbs 14:35 - Who Is Responsible for Good Government: Commentary #90

My commentary on Proverbs is available in more than 200 segments or individual Bible study guides. #90 - Who Is Responsible for Good Government? highlights Proverbs 14:35.

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The Christian "Passover": Tract Available

My tract The Christian 'Passover' is now available in Tracts on the Publications section.

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