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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.

“God vs. Satan – if God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

One of the mysteries of the Christian life is why God didn’t destroy Satan immediately after Satan sinned. We know that God will one day defeat Satan by throwing him into the Lake of Fire where he will be tortured … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Burglar”

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of religious service when she was startled by an intruder. As she caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables, she yelled, “Stop! … Continue reading →

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“How to get to heaven – what are the ideas from the different religions?”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

There appears to be five major categories regarding how to get to heaven in the world’s religions. Most believe that hard work and wisdom will lead to ultimate fulfillment, whether that is unity with god (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Baha’i) or … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Atheist Teacher”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A young woman teacher explains to her class of children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode … Continue reading →

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“Once saved always saved?”

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Once a person is saved are they always saved? When people come to know Christ as their Savior, they are brought into a relationship with God that guarantees their salvation as eternally secure. Numerous passages of Scripture declare this fact. … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “The Baptist Cowboy”

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Baptist Cowboy A cowboy walks into a bar in Texas, orders three mugs of Bud and sits in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finishes them, he comes back to the bar … Continue reading →

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“What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?”

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

There is no Hebrew or Greek word used in the Bible that precisely refers to sex before marriage. The Bible undeniably condemns adultery and sexual immorality, but is sex before marriage considered sexually immoral? According to 1 Corinthians 7:2, “yes” … Continue reading →

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“What does the Bible say about tattoos / body piercings?”

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: “Everybody Knows Bubba”

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Bubba was bragging to his boss one day, “You know, I know everyone there is to know. Just name someone, anyone, and I know them.” Tired of his boasting, his boss called his bluff, “OK, Bubba how about Tom Cruise?” … Continue reading →

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“What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?”

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Old Testament Law commanded the Israelites not to engage in interracial marriage (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). However, the reason for this was not primarily racial in nature. Rather, it was religious. The reason God commanded against interracial marriage was that people … Continue reading →

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