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God’s Tradition of Jesus’ Resurrection

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom.

This week’s contribution is God’s Tradition of Jesus’ Resurrection from March 20, 2026. 

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Jesus: Sinner's Friend or Savior?

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: https://www.indherald.com/p/words-of-wisdom. This week’s contribution is Jesus, Sinner’s Friend or Savior?  from February 20, 2026. 

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Take Your Vitamins! Sermon Audio Available

My sermon Take Your Vitamins is now available in audio format. Look for the word FEATURED or the name of the file on Sermon Audios, in the NEW Assorted Sermon Audios.

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Gang Violence

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 Gang Violence for April 30, 2024. 

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"Stop the Sins" Begins with Me

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 . Last week’s contribution is Stop the Sins, Begins With Me for April 23, 2024. 

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The Whole Saved Family

My sermon The Whole Saved Family, based on Ephesians 3:14-19 and delivered June 25, 2023, is now available. Look for the word "FEATURED" or the name of the file in Sermon PowerPoints.

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Words of Wisdom: July 24-28, 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:
- 7/24/2023  The Summer Drought     
- 7/25/2023  The Time Is Now              
- 7/26/2023  The Lord’s Church Are the Lord’s Saved 
- 7/27/2023  Keep Jesus In Baptism          
- 7/28/2023  Blaspheming God’s Word       

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archive

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Five First Steps to Success

Donnie Barnes' Five First Steps to Success based on Matthew 6:33 is now available on my dedicated page, Charts from Donnie Barnes.

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Donnie Barnes' Romans 6 Chart

Donnie Barnes' Romans 6:3-5 Chart is now available in Charts from Donnie Barnes. It is also available in Commentaries on Assorted Chapters.

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The Crux of the Bible

My sermon slides for The Crux of the Bible1 Timothy 1:12-17 and preached on January 15, 2023, is now available in Sermon Powerpoints.

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Jesus' Baptism: Short Article Available

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 Jesus’ Baptism for January 17, 2023

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QA: How Can We Know Who Is A Christian?

My QA: How can we know who is a Christian? from March 20, 2022, is now available in Questions Answered.

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Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts Now Available

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 noon news; and they are also available in Words of Wisdom Radio, with transcripts available at Words of Wisdom Radio Transcripts. Recent ones available are:

    - 11/29 - No Season for Jesus Is the Reason (also available in Words of Wisdom Articles for 12/27/2021)
    - 11/30 - Tis the Season for Freeloaders 
    - 12/1 - Keep Jesus in Baptism 
    - 12/2 - Follow Jesus At 12
    - 12/3 - What Peace Did Jesus Bring 

Older Words of Wisdom radio minutes from 2014 onwards are found in Words of Wisdom Archives.

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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 receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38) When Philip joined the Eunoch's chariot and "preached Jesus to him" (Acts 8:35), the eunuch said, "See? Here is water. ... Read More of this and other QA in Questions Answered.

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Did Christ Die In Vain?

My revised article, Did Christ Die in Vain? is now available in Bible Content On Jesus Christ. It is available in tract form in Tracts as well as in Publications On Judaism.

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Bad or Good Year? How To Be Blessed

In light of the upcoming new year, I share Bad or Good Year? from Anonymous on Publications from Guest Authors.

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Psalm 6: David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness

My commentary for Psalm 6, David's Repentance and God's Forgiveness, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Psalm 22: I Will Praise You

My commentary for Psalm 22I Will Praise You, is available in Devotions from Psalms, in Commentaries.

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Steady As We Go: Sermon Available

My updated sermon Steady As We Go is now available in Sermon Powerpoints

Sermons are provided as PDF for easy access on electronic readers and smartphones. Please click here to know more.

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A New Beginning: Sermon Available

My revised Sermon slides A New Beginning are now available in Sermon PowerPoints.

Sermon slides are saved as PDF, to make them accessible by ereader. To learn more, please click here.

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