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Come Together - Slides Available

My sermon Come Together, taken from 1 Corinthians 11:17-26 and delivered August 6, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Examples of Non-Conversions in Acts

Donnie Barnes' chart Examples of Non-Conversions in the Book of Acts is now available in my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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"Faith Only" Is NOT in Scripture

My sermon chart Nowhere in Scripture do we find "Faith Only" is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file on the Sermon Charts page.

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Salvation and Worship

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 Salvation and Worship for February 28, 2023. Look for the word "FEATURED" or "Salvation and Worship" on the Words of Wisdom Artic…

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Dan Jenkins' I Have Never Saved the Lost; Am I Lost?

Dan Jenkins' article, I Have Never Saved the Lost; Am I Lost? based on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 and Mark 16:15-16, is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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QA: Why Emphasize Exact Wording in the Bible?

My QA: Why do you keep emphasising the exact wording in the Bible? from January 29, 2023, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Truth or Contradictions?

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 Truth or Contradictions? for January 31, 2023. 

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Words of Wisdom: October 17 - 21, 2022

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:
- 10/17/22    Looking for Messiah       
- 10/18/22    Baptized …

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QA: Why Should We Attend Services?

My QA: Our Elders teach that our whole life is "worship". Why should we attend services? is now available in Bible Content on Misunderstood Scriptures. It is also available in Questions Answered from November, 2018.

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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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Sowing the Seed Recklessly: Parts 1 - 3

Gerald Cowan's Sowing the Seed Recklessly, Parts 1 to 3 from October, 2021, is now available in Publications from Gerald Cowan.

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QA: Should I Listen To a Preacher With Wrong Motives?

My QA: Should I listen to a preacher if his/ her motive is wrong? from January 30, 2022 is now available in Questions Answered.

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Living a Christian Life

The Holy Spirit wants Christians “to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you” (1 Thessalonians 4:11).  

(1) To “lead a quiet life,” is to be a “peacemaker” (Matthew 5:9), as Jesus said. Paul explained: “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18).  

(2) “to mind your…

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Fake Divisions of Faith

My mini study, Fake Divisions of Faith, is now available in Words of Wisdom Newspaper Articles. It is published online weekly and available on: www.ihoneida.com/words-of-wisdom/. 

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Jesus Christ In One Verse: Slides Now Available

My chart Jesus Christ in One Verse, based on 1 Timothy 3:16, is now available in Sermon PowerPoints for October 9, 2021. A one page chart is also available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ and Sermon Charts. It can be used for Bible study or sermon. The video of my sermon can be found on Sermon Audios.

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An Intelligence Test: Mini Article Now Available

Paul’s first missionary trip began on the island of Cyprus: “And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant. Now when they had gone through the island to Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar-Jesus, who was with the proconsul, Sergius Paulus, an intelligent man. This man…

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QA: I've Already Been Baptized in Water

QUESTION: I've already been baptized in water. Do I need to be re-baptized? - July 15, 2018   

ANSWER: The first time the Gospel of Christ was preached in its entirety was the day of Pentecost after Jesus' resurrection and ascension back into Heaven. Then people were told to, "Repent, and let every one of you be baptized int he name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall r…

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QA: Aren't All Believers In Christ "Christians"?

My QA: Aren't All Believers in Christ "Christians"? from July 29, 2018, is now available in Bible Basics. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Isn't Scripture Outdated Today? Society Changes

My QA: Why do you keep preaching Scripture? It is so outdated for today: society keeps changing all the time is now available in Publications On Christian Evidences. It is also available in Questions Answered.

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QA: Why Should I Be Baptized Again? I've Confessed

QUESTION: Why should I be baptized again? I've already been baptized in water. - 8/30/2020

ANSWER: The gospel was first preached on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:38, 41), demonstrating that repentance by itself did not save them. When Philip joined the eunuch's chariot and preached Jesus, confession by itself did not save him (Acts 8:37-38). The Holy Spirit taught the meaning of baptism through …

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