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Are You Confused?

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 Are You Confused? for September 5, 2023. 

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A God-Chosen Christian

My sermon slides for A God-Chosen Christian, based on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and delivered March 5, 2023, is now available. Look for the word “FEATURED” or the name of the file in my page for Sermon Powerpoints.

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Words of Wisdom Radio, February 27 - March 3, 2023

My Words of Wisdom Audios are 1-minute radio lessons which are studies from the Bible for our current times. They are broadcast on www.wecoradio.com/ FM 101.3 after the 12 noon news and after the 3pm news. Transcripts are available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts, for lessons 2014 till now. This week’s lessons are:
- 2/27/2023  Suicide or Salvation, part 4 
- 2/28/2023  The Dev…

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Life Changing Decisions

My slides Life Changing Decisions, based on Hebrews 11:8-10 and delivered June 12, 2022, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Commentary Segment #159: Proverbs 22:6 - Well Begun, Half Done

My Proverbs Commentary segment #159, Well Begun, Half Done, taken from Proverbs 22:7, is now available in Studies in the Book of Proverbs. My FULL COMMENTARY is available in a single PDF FOR FREE on this page also.

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Sellers Crain's In Search of Modern Gnostics - Now Available

Sellers S Crain, Jr's article In Search of Modern Gnostics is now available in the dedicated page, Publications from Sellers Crain.

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Choices of Difference: Sermon Now Available

My sermon from July 12, 2020, Galatians 6Choices of Differenceis now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Why Does It Seem the Wicked Are In Charge?

Question: Why does it seem the wicked are in charge?

Answer: This is a problem already discussed in Psalm 58. In verses 1-5, Scripture shows how thoroughly wicked some may become; verses 6-9 ask God to dismantle the strengths of the wicked; verses 10-11 mention how satisfied the righteous are when that is done. Let's look at this in more detail. in Verses 1-2, David shows disgust at corruption …

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Words of Wisdom: October 9 - 13, 2017

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

10/09/2017: High Esteem

10/10/2017: Life Goes On

10/11/2017: Beware of What You Start

10/12/2017: Being "Religious" Without Jesus

10/13/2017: What God Is Able to Do

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Psalm 7: Beware Of What You Start

In light of a recent Words of Wisdom, my commentary for Psalm 7Beware of What You Start, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Proverbs 12:24 - Who Deserves Slavery?: Commentary #62

My commentary #62 on Proverbs 12:24Who Deserves Slavery?, is available in Studies in the book of Proverbs 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.

My sermon slides are provided in PDF format, which is easily accessible to smartphones and ereaders. If you want further details, please click here.

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Free Will Church: Sermon PowerPoint Available

My revised sermon Freewill Church is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

It is in PDF format to make it easy for ereaders. For assistance, please click here.

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Words of Wisdom: July 10 - 14, 2017

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

7/10/2017: Man Made Tradition: Jesus' Resurrection

7/11/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corporate Church

7/12/2017: Man Made Tradition: Corrupt Church

7/13/2017: The Bible Is From God

7/14/2017: Only One Death Stands Out

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Words of Wisdom: July 3 - 7, 2017

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

7/03/2017: The Gospel Guides

7/04/2017: Freedom to Obey Christ

7/05/2017: Just Like Judas

7/06/2017: The Seed Promised to Abraham

7/07/2017: Does God's Angel Lie?

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QA: Eating in the Building

I have had this question submitted:

Question: Is it scriptural to eat a fellowship meal in the church building, even if it offends some brethren?

Answer: Yes, and the answers are in Scriptures by the way of reply. ... It was "with gladness and simplicity of heart" ... the church of Christ "ate their food"... according to Acts 2:46

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Eating In the Building

My new article Eating In The Building is available in Bible Articles.

It was published in the Gospel Gleaner in May/ June, 2017.

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Forbidden Fruit: Sermon PowerPoints

My revised sermon Forbidden Fruit is now available in Publications On Family

It is also available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Psalm 119:105 - 112, Nun - Commentary Available

In light of the graduation season, 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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Proverbs 3:1 - 12: The Wise Trust God (#8)

Reflecting on graduation, my commentary #8 on Proverbs 3:1-12The Wise Trust God And Improve Their Lives, is available in Studies on the book of Proverbs in Commentaries.

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