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QA: Is It Wrong To Make a Profit?

My QA: Is It wrong to Make a Profit and to Have Things? from August 6, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Questions Answered.

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Works or Words?

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 Works or Words? for August 1, 2023

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Six Four-Letter Words for Christians

Donnie Barnes' Six Four-Letter Words for Christians is now available in my dedicated page in Publications, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Whose Is It? Was It Not Your Own?

My sermon slides for Whose Is It? based on Acts 5:1-11 and presented February 5, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in my page Sermon Powerpoints.

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A Guided Conscience

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 A Guided Conscience for March 14, 2023

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Words of Wisdom: January 30 - February 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:
- 1/30/2023   Creation Truth Doesn’t Evolve 
- 1/31/2023    The Ag…

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Equal Pay for Equal Work

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 Equal Pay for Equal Work for November 14, 2022

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Words of Wisdom: September 12 - 16, 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:
- 9/12/2022 Can Baptism Save   
- 9/13/2022  Love and Baptism 
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Work and Salvation

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 Work and Salvation for September 5, 2022

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Words of Wisdom: May 16-20, 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:
- 5/16/22    Graduation Skills   
- 5/17/22    The Meaning In Lif…

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Show Us the Father: Slides Available

My sermon slides for Show Us the Father, taken from Luke 10:21-24, are now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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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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A Beginning Or Ending Year


Israel’s Promised Land was “a land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year” (Deuteronomy 11:12).  The “end of the year” was as important as “the beginning of the year,” to God. The beginning is filled with anticipation, hope, and promise. Paul told the Corinthian Christians: “It is to …

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Donnie Barnes' Happy New Year

Donnie Barnes' Happy New Year Resolutions is now available in Publications from Guest Authors.

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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…

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REVISED Outline of Nehemiah

My REVISED outline of the Old Testament Book of Nehemiah is now available in Bible Content> Bible Books Outlined.

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REVISED Outline of Philippians Available

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

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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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QA: Should Christians Take Handouts Instead of a Job?

My QA: Should Christians take handouts instead of a job?, from August 15, 2021, is now available in Questions Answered.

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There Are No Minor Servants of the Lord

My article There Are No Minor Servants of the Lord, based on 1 Samuel 30:20-25, is now available in Publications Bible Articles. It was published in Quarter 2, 2021 Gospel Gleaner.

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