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About Dr. Mike Harmon

Dr. Harmon began preaching at the age of 15 while living in southern California. He has conducted over 600 revivals and evangelistic campaigns nationwide, and has served as Senior Pastor at seven churches. Dr. Harmon has degrees from Central Baptist College, the University of Central Arkansas, and a Ph.D. From the Christian Bible College and Seminary. He has served as trustee for Southeastern Baptist College and Chairman of the trustees for the BMA Theological Seminary. He also served as Chaplain for the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the Arkansas State Police and the Arkansas State Senate. His many sermons and articles on Christian Apologetics are widely published. He is married to one wife of 43 years; has two sons, and seven grandchildren. He considers the simple pleasures of cooking, dining with family and friends, and liesurely rides on his Harley through the Texas Hill Country to be some of the most enjoyable blessings from the Lord.

“What exactly is a ‘holy kiss’?”


 There are four places in the New Testament that refer to the “holy kiss”—Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12; and 1 Thessalonians 5:26. In each instance, the Greek words denote a kiss which is sacred—physically pure and morally … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Lawyer”


The Lawyer The crime boss and his attorney meet with his accountant. “Where’s the $3 million you embezzled from me?” demands the gangster. The accountant is silent. “Where’s my $3 million?” the crime boss shouts. The lawyer explains, “Sir, the … Continue reading

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“Are there different levels of Heaven?”


 The closest thing Scripture says to there being different levels of heaven is found in 2 Corinthians 12:2, “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Long Arm of the Law”


Long Arm of the Law A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried a creative defense: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few trifling articles. His arm is not himself, and I fail … Continue reading

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“What is Hamartiology?”


 Hamartiology is the study of sin. Hamartiology deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and what it will result in after death. To sin essentially means to “miss the mark.” We all miss God’s mark of righteousness (Romans … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Death Certificate”


The Death Certificate In a murder trial, the defense attorneywas cross-examining a pathologist. Here`s what happened: Attorney: Before you signed the death certificate, had you taken the pulse? Coroner: No. Attorney: Did you listen to the heart? Coroner: No. Attorney: … Continue reading

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“What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?”


 Although sex-change operations are not specifically mentioned in Scripture, human sexuality is spelled out clearly, starting in Genesis: “So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. God blessed them … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Three Wishes”


Three Wishes One day, a man was walking along the beach and came across an odd looking bottle. Not being one to ignore tradition, he rubbed it and, much to his surprise, a Genie actually appeared. “For releasing me from … Continue reading

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“Is it wrong to want to die?”


Many people who are suffering from terminal illness, painful conditions, or intense sadness or emotional pain have wondered if we can just ask God to take our lives. Is this a form of suicide? Will God take us to heaven … Continue reading

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Do You Know Me?”


Do You Know Me? A small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial — a grand motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” She responded, “Why, yes, … Continue reading

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