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Bob Gawthrop, has pastored both in the SBC and PCA and enjoys painting, poetry, and preaching.

• Joshua: An Epic Poem; Webpage PDF Word

Dr. E. J. Young (1907-1968) was a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Westminster Theological Seminary (Th.B. and Th.M.), and the Dropsie College of Hebrew and Cognate Learning (Ph.D.), Young was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in 1935. One year later, he joined the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, the same year that he was appointed to the Old Testament department at Westminster Seminary.

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• The Human Writers of the Old Testament: An Article; Webpage PDF Word

Dr. John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL

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• Towards a Theology of the State, part 1: Part 1: Hermeneutical Prolegomena; Webpage PDF Word

• Towards a Theology of the State, part 2: Part 2: The Nature of the State; Webpage PDF Word

• Toward a Theology of the State, part 3: Part 3 of 3: The State and Religion; Webpage PDF Word

Ken Mansfield, M.Div.

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• Rahab and the Spies, part 1: An Exegetical Evaluation of Joshua 2; Webpage PDF Word

• Rahab and the Spies, part 2: An Exegetical Evaluation of Joshua 2; Webpage PDF Word

Dr. Dale Ralph Davis, Pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, MS, and former Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS

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• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 21: Debriefing; Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 1: Introduction; God Moves History for his People (Ezra 1); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 8: Trouble in Covenant City, part 2 (Ezra 10); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 2: What You Can Discover on the Church Roll (Ezra 2); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 3: God's People in Gray Times (Ezra 3); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 4: No Surprises, or "Let the Troubles Begin" (Ezra 4); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 5: God is the Ruler Yet (Ezra 5-6); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 6: The Strong Hand (Ezra 7-8); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 7: Trouble in Covenant City, part 1 (Ezra 9); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 9: Prayer in the Palace (Nehemiah 1); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 17: Reformation Days, part 4 (Nehemiah 10); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 18: The Work of Consolidation, part 1 (Nehemiah 11:1-12:26); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 19: The Work of Consolidation, part 2 (Nehemiah 12:27-13:3); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 20: Is Reformation an Event or a Process? Or, The Ongoing Perils of the Church (Nehemiah 13:4-31); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 10: From Court to City (Nehemiah 2); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 11: Blessed Builders (Nehemiah 3); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 12: Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares, part 1: Threats against God’s Work (Nehemiah 4); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 13: Through Many Dangers, Toils and Snares, part 2 (Nehemiah 5-6); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 14: Reformation Days, part 1 (Nehemiah 7); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 15: Reformation Days, part 2 (Nehemiah 8); Webpage PDF Word

• Ezra-Nehemiah, part 16: Reformation Days, part 3 (Nehemiah 9); Webpage PDF Word

Ra McLaughlin, M.Div., Webmaster and Director of Curriculum, Third Millennium Ministries

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• Theology is an Anchor in the Storm: A sermon on Nehemiah 1; Webpage PDF Word

Dr. Richard L. Pratt, Jr., Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL

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• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 8: The Reign of Jehoshaphat, part 1: Overview; Jehoshaphat’s Earlier Years, part 1: Jehoshaphat’s Earlier Fidelity (2 Chronicles 17:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 9: The Reign of Jehoshaphat, part 2: Jehoshaphat’s Earlier Years, part 2: Jehoshaphat’s Earlier Battle (2 Chronicles 18:1–19:3); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 10: The Reign of Jehoshaphat, part 3: Jehoshaphat’s Later Years, part 1: Jehoshaphat’s Later Fidelity (2 Chronicles 19:4-11); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 11: The Reign of Jehoshaphat, part 4: Jehoshaphat’s Later Years, part 2: Jehoshaphat’s Later Battle (2 Chronicles 20:1-30); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 12: The Reign of Jehoshaphat, part 5: Closure of Jehoshaphat’s Reign (2 Chronicles 20:31–21:3); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 13: The Reign of Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:4–22:1); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 15: The Reign of Joash, part 1: Joash’s Rise over Athaliah (2 Chronicles 22:10–23:21); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 14: The Reign of Ahaziah (2 Chronicles 22:2-9); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 17: The Reign of Amaziah, part 1: Opening of Amaziah's Reign; Amaziah's Half-hearted Fidelity (2 Chronicles 25:1-12); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 18: The Reign of Amaziah, part 2: Amaziah’s Trouble from Israel; Amaziah’s Infidelity; Closure of Amaziah’s Reign (2 Chronicles 25:13-28); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 19: The Reign of Uzziah, part 1: Opening of Uzziah’s Reign; Uzziah’s Fidelity and Blessing (2 Chronicles 26:1-15); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 20: The Reign of Uzziah, part 2: Uzziah’s Infidelity and Curse; Closure of Uzziah’s Reign; (2 Chronicles 26:16-23); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 21: The Reign of Jotham (2 Chronicles 27:1-9); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 22: The Reign of Ahaz, part 1: Opening of Ahaz’s Reign (2 Chronicles 28:1-5); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 24: The Reign of Ahaz, part 3: Ahaz’s Infidelity to God; Closure of Ahaz’s Reign (2 Chronicles 28:16-27); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 23: The Reign of Ahaz, part 2: Northern Israel’s Fidelity to God (2 Chronicles 28:6-15); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 1: Overview; The Reign of Hezekiah, part 1: Overview; Opening of Hezekiah’s Reign (2 Chronicles 29:1-2); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 3: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 3: Hezekiah Re-establishes Temple Worship, part 2: Hezekiah Initiates Temple Service, part 2 (2 Chronicles 29:20-36); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 2: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 2: Hezekiah Re-establishes Temple Worship, part 1: Hezekiah Initiates Temple Service, part 1 (2 Chronicles 29:3-19); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 4: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 4: Hezekiah Reunites the Kingdom through Temple Worship, part 1: Tribes Invited to Jerusalem; Attention to Northern Israelites; Hezekiah Plans, Sends and Receives Reactions to Invitation (2 Chronicles 30:1-12); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 5: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 5: Hezekiah Reunites the Kingdom through Temple Worship, part 2: Gathering and Reforms before Passover; Worship and Reforms after Passover; Tribes Return Home (2 Chronicles 30:13–31:1); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 6: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 6: Hezekiah’s Enduring Provisions for Temple Service (2 Chronicles 31:2-21); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 7: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 7: Hezekiah’s Inconsistencies during the Assyrian Invasion, part 1: Overview; Inconsistent Military Strategy, part 1: Threatened by Foreign Nation; Depends on Human Strength (2 Chronicles 32:1-8); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 9: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 9: Hezekiah’s Inconsistencies during the Assyrian Invasion, part 3: Hezekiah’s Inconsistent Pride; Hezekiah’s Inconsistent Alliance; Closure of Hezekiah’s Reign (2 Chronicles 32:24-33); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 8: The Reign of Hezekiah, part 8: Hezekiah’s Inconsistencies during the Assyrian Invasion, part 2: Hezekiah’s Inconsistent Military Strategy, part 2: Hezekiah Depends on God; Hezekiah is Highly Regarded by Foreign Nations (2 Chronicles 32:9-23); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 10: The Reign of Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:1-20); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 11: The Reign of Amon; Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 12: The Reign of Josiah, part 1: Overview; Opening of Josiah’s Reign; Josiah’s Fidelity in Worship Reforms, part 1: Josiah’s Earlier Reforms (2 Chronicles 34:1-7); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 14: The Reign of Josiah, part 3: Josiah’s Fidelity in Worship Reforms, part 3: Josiah’s Later Reforms, part 2: Josiah Renews Covenant (2 Chronicles 34:14-33); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 13: The Reign of Josiah, part 2: Josiah's Fidelity in Worship Reforms, part 2: Josiah's Later Reforms, part 1: Josiah Repairs the Temple (2 Chronicles 34:8-13); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 15: The Reign of Josiah, part 4: Josiah’s Fidelity in Worship Reforms, part 4: Josiah’s Later Reforms, part 3: Josiah Observes Passover (2 Chronicles 35:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 16: The Reign of Josiah, part 5: Josiah’s Infidelity in Deadly Battle; Closure of Josiah’s Reign (2 Chronicles 35:20-36:1); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 18: The Final Events, part 2: Zedekiah; Release from Exile (2 Chronicles 36:11-23); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 17: The Final Events, part 1: Jehoahaz; Jehoiakim; Jehoiachin (2 Chronicles 36:2-10); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 16: The Reign of Joash, part 2: Joash’s Kingship (2 Chronicles 24:1-27); Webpage PDF Word

• The Reunited Kingdom, part 11: The Reign of Amon (2 Chronicles 33:21-25); Webpage PDF Word

• The Identity, Privileges and Responsibilities of God's People (1 Chr. 1:1-9:34), part 1: Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2; Webpage PDF Word

• The Identity, Privileges and Responsibilities of God's People (1 Chr. 1:1-9:34), part 2: Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:3-5:26; Webpage PDF Word

• The Identity, Privileges and Responsibilities of God's People (1 Chr. 1:1-9:34), part 3: Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:1-9:34; Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 1: Introduction to the ideal united kingdom; and commentary on 1 Chronicles 9:35-10:14.; Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 2: David's Widespread Support from Israel (1 Chronicles 11:1-12:40); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 3: David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem, part 1 (1 Chronicles 13:1-14); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 4: David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem, part 2 (1 Chronicles 14:1-17); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 5: David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem, part 3 (1 Chronicles 15:1-16:43); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 6: David Prepares for the Temple, part 1: Overview of 1 Chronicles 17:1–29:25; Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 15: David Prepares for the Temple, part 10: David Transfers Power and Responsibility to Solomon, part 3: David’s Final Assembly, part 2 – David’s Second Speeches and Actions (1 Chronicles 28:20–29:9); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 16: David Prepares for the Temple, part 11: David Transfers Power and Responsibility to Solomon, part 4: David’s Final Assembly, part 3 – David’s Third Speeches and Actions; and Closure of David’s Reign (1 Chronicles 29:10-30); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 7: David Prepares for the Temple, part 2: David Accepts Commission to Prepare for Solomon (1 Chronicles 17:1-27); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 8: David Prepares for the Temple, part 3: David Secures the Nation and Collects Temple Materials, part 1 (1 Chronicles 18:1-17); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 9: David Prepares for the Temple, part 4: David Secures the Nation and Collects Temple Materials, part 2 (1 Chronicles 19:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 10: David Prepares for the Temple, part 5: David Secures the Nation and Collects Temple Materials, part 3 (1 Chronicles 20:1-8); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 11: David Prepares for the Temple, part 6: David Discovers the Temple Site (1 Chronicles 21:1–22:1); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 - 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 12: David Prepares for the Temple, part 7: David’s Commission of Temple Construction (1 Chronicles 22:2-19); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 13: David Prepares for the Temple, part 8: David Transfers Power and Responsibility to Solomon, part 1: Those Whom David Gathered (1 Chronicles 23:1–27:34); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 14: David Prepares for the Temple, part 9: David Transfers Power and Responsibility to Solomon, part 2: David’s Final Assembly, part 1 – Overview; and David’s First Speech and Action (1 Chronicles 28:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 17: The Reign of Solomon, part 1: Overview of 2 Chronicles 1:1-9:31; Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 26: The Reign of Solomon, part 10: More on Solomon’s International Relations; Closure of Solomon’s Reign (2 Chronicles 9:22-31); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 18: The Reign of Solomon, part 2: Solomon’s Great Wisdom and Wealth (2 Chronicles 1:1-17); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 19: The Reign of Solomon, part 3: Solomon’s International Assistance (2 Chronicles 2:1-18); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 20: The Reign of Solomon, part 4: Solomon’s Temple Building Project (2 Chronicles 3:1–5:1); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 21: The Reign of Solomon, part 5: Solomon’s Assembly to Dedicate the Temple, part 1 (2 Chronicles 5:2-6:11); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 22: The Reign of Solomon, part 6: Solomon’s Assembly to Dedicate the Temple, part 2 (2 Chronicles 6:12-7:10); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 23: The Reign of Solomon, part 7: Solomon’s Response from God (2 Chronicles 7:11-22); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 24: The Reign of Solomon, part 8: More on Solomon’s Building Projects (2 Chronicles 8:1-15); Webpage PDF Word

• The Ideal United Kingdom (1 Chronicles 9:35 – 2 Chronicles 9:31), part 25: The Reign of Solomon, part 9: More on Solomon’s International Relations (2 Chronicles 8:16–9:21); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 1: Overview of the Divided Kingdom; The Reign of Rehoboam, part 1 (2 Chronicles 10:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 2: The Reign of Rehoboam, part 2 (2 Chronicles 11:1-23); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 3: The Reign of Rehoboam, part 3 (2 Chronicles 12:1-16); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 4: The Reign of Abijah (2 Chronicles 13:1–14:1); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 5: The Reign of Asa, part 1: Introduction; Asa Under Divine Blessing, part 1: Asa’s Early Years of Reform and Blessing; Asa’s Victory, Prophetic Approval and Obedience, part 1: Asa’s Victory and Conflict (2 Chronicles 14:1b–15); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 6: The Reign of Asa, part 2: Asa Under Divine Blessing, part 2: Asa’s Victory, Prophetic Approval and Obedience, part 2: Asa’s Prophetic Approval and Obedience (2 Chronicles 15:1-19); Webpage PDF Word

• Judah During the Divided Kingdom, part 7: The Reign of Asa, part 3: Asa Under Divine Judgment; Closure of Asa's Reign (2 Chronicles 16:1-14); Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 1: The first online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles.; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 2: The second online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles.; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 3: The third online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 4: The fourth online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 5: This fifth online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles deals with Israel's Responsibilities.; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 6: This sixth online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles deals with Divine Responses.; Webpage PDF Word

• Introduction to 1 and 2 Chronicles Commentary, part 7: This seventh online installment of Dr. Pratt's commentary on Chronicles contains the appendices to the Introduction.; Webpage PDF Word

• Jeremiah 31: Infant Baptism in the New Covenant: An exegesis of Jeremiah 31:31-34; Webpage PDF Word

Robert Barnes, M.Div.

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• Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child: An article on covenant discipline from Judges 6; Webpage PDF Word

Dr. Ron Gleason, Pastor of Grace Presbtyerian Church, Yorba Linda, CA, and head of Renewed Life Ministries

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• The Prayer of Jabez: Is It for Me? part 1: Book Review of The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life; Webpage PDF Word

• The Prayer of Jabez: Is It for Me? part 2: Chronicler, Context, and Final Comments; Webpage PDF Word

Rev. Russell B. Smith, Pastor of Covenant-First Presbyterian Church, 717 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH (ph: 513-621-4144; fax: 513-621-1066)

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• Work With What You Have: A sermon on I Samuel 11:1-12:23; Webpage PDF Word

• A Father and a Son: 1 Samuel 14:1-52; Webpage PDF Word

• Appearances are Deceiving: 1 Samuel 16:1-12; Webpage PDF Word

• God is for Little People: A sermon on 1 Samuel 1:1-20; Webpage PDF Word

• When God Blesses You: A sermon on 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11; Webpage PDF Word

• Giant Killing Faith: 1 Samuel 17:1-58; Webpage PDF Word

• Evil Plots: 1 Samuel 18:1-30; Webpage PDF Word

• Fighting God: 1 Samuel 19:1-24; Webpage PDF Word

• Seeds of Hope: A sermon on 1 Samuel 2:11-36; Webpage PDF Word

• Hope Rising: A sermon on 1 Samuel 3:1-4:1; Webpage PDF Word

• Raiders of the Lost Ark: A sermon on 1 Samuel 4:1-7:1; Webpage PDF Word

• Hope Renewed: 1 Samuel 7:2-17; Webpage PDF Word

• The Once, Not Future, King: A sermon on 1 Samuel 8:1-22; Webpage PDF Word

• Behold the King: A Sermon on 1 Samuel 9:1-10:27; Webpage PDF Word

• Up From Despair: A Sermon on Ruth 1:1-22; Webpage PDF Word

• Renewed Hope: A Sermon on A Sermon on Ruth 2:1-23; Webpage PDF Word

• Great Expectations: A sermon on Ruth 3:1-18; Webpage PDF Word

• Abundant Blessing: A sermon on Ruth 4:1-22; Webpage PDF Word

• Faithful People in Unexpected Places: A sermon on Joshua 2; Webpage PDF Word

• A True and Never Failing Friend: A Sermon on 1 Samuel 18:1-5; Webpage PDF Word

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