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The Greatness and Abundance of the Water of Life [1]
The Greatness and Abundance of the Water of Life [1] A Discourse on “And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”-...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 8, 20224 min read


"A Confession of True Martyrdom" From John Bunyan
Please enjoy the “Gospel” as found in the writings of John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress. This excerpt was taken from an...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Some Thoughts on WORSHIP with John A. Broadus
WORSHIP [1] (Some Thoughts on Worship) By John A. Broadus God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 22, 20223 min read


Some Thoughts on “Ministerial Education" From John Albert Broadus
Some Thoughts on “Ministerial Education” [1] By John Albert Broadus Scripture Portion Give diligence to present thyself approved unto...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 15, 20224 min read


Christ is all we need!
Christ is all we need: Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption I Corinthians 1:30b [Christ] Who of God is made unto us...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 12, 20223 min read


Have you considered the Spider’s Web?
Have you ever considered the Spider’s Web from the Morning and Evening Devotionals by Pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon? He was a famous...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 8, 20223 min read


“WHAT IT IS TO BE OFFERED” An Exposition of 2 Timothy 4:6-8
What It Is to Be Offered (from John Bunyan’s Writings) March 25, 2011 by Guest Blogger Roger D Duke This was originally posted at SBC...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Aug 1, 20229 min read


Christ Jesus: An Advocate Who is Always Ready to Defend the Believer
Christ Jesus: An Advocate Who is Always Ready to Defend the Believer (from John Bunyan) Originally posted March 8, 2011 by Guest Blogger...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 28, 20225 min read


“Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus!” “The Story Behind the Hymn” PART II
“Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus!” “The Story Behind the Hymn” By Roger D. Duke © Scripture Portions: Nehemiah 9: 5 “Then the Levites . . ....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 26, 20225 min read


The Hymn-“Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus!” One Use of the Hymn
“Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus!” “The Story Behind the Hymn” By Roger D. Duke © Scripture Portions: Nehemiah 9: 5 “Then the Levites . . ....

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 25, 20225 min read


Are you "Rejoicing and Waiting" for the Lord?
Rejoicing and Waiting From the "Leather Journal" of Pastor Phil Newton of South Woods Baptist Church Memphis, TN. His other ministry...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 14, 20223 min read


“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The Story Behind The Hymn!
The Story Behind the Hymn— “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing!” The hymn “There Shall be Showers of Blessings” was composed by Major...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 8, 20223 min read


“Battle Hymn of the Republic” Part II “The Story Behind the Hymn”
“Battle Hymn of the Republic” Part II “The Story Behind the Hymn” By Roger D. Duke © (It was formerly known as, “John Brown’s Body Lies...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jul 4, 20226 min read


History Behind the Hymn: "Battle Hymn of the Republic"-Part I
Scripture Portion: Rev. 19:15 (KJV) And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations; and he shall rule...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jun 27, 20224 min read


“In the Flesh” or “In the Spirit”—In What Realm Do You Live Your Life?
“In the Flesh” or “In the Spirit”—In What Realm Do You Live Your Life? A Sunday—School Lesson on Romans 8: 5-9 Audio of Lesson:...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jun 8, 20221 min read


Who Is Great in God’s Kingdom?!
Who Is Great in God’s Kingdom?! Mark 10:43, 44, & 45 But so shall it not be among you [1] Or “so let it not be” . . . “it ought not to be...

Dr. Roger D Duke
Jun 7, 20223 min read


Are You a New Creature in Jesus Christ? Think about it
New Creatures in Christ Jesus Scripture Portion: II Corinthians 5: 17 “Belief in the Resurrection does not start with the fact of the...

Dr. Roger D Duke
May 31, 20221 min read


The Shoot from Jesse’s Stem
The Shoot from Jesse’s Stem (Used by Permission) “Then a shoot will spring from the stem of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear...

Dr. Roger D Duke
May 25, 20223 min read


A Sermon: The Nine Rs of Hell
A message about a serious subject that ends with hope.

Dr. Roger D Duke
May 20, 20221 min read


JESUS IS LORD!
JESUS IS LORD! THE CHURCH’S FIRST CONFESSION OF FAITH! THINK ABOUT IT . . .

Dr. Roger D Duke
May 17, 20221 min read
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