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Puryear Church of Christ
Puryear, Tennessee 38251
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About Don
  • Education: Master of Science in Human Services
  • Experience: I have been preaching for 60 years.
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  • We Can Break More Than We Can Fix

    Contributed on Dec 18, 2025
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    Some take sin lightly. Others take sin seriously, but believe they can fix it in themselves and others.

    WE CAN BREAK MORE THAN WE CAN FIX INTRODUCTION A. When we sin and then repent, our natural inclination is to try to right the wrong. B. We probably have not repented unless we have this desire. C. But in sinning, we usually break more than we can fix. I. EXAMPLES OF BREAKING MORE THAN WE CAN ...read more

  • Possessing Our Possessions

    Contributed on Dec 17, 2025
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    Jesus did not come just to keep us from burning in hell. He said, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). Many believers live as orphans, not sons and daughters of the King.

    POSSESSING OUR POSSESSIONS Obadiah vv. 15-17 I. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND A. Israel had failed to value the blessings of God, resulting in sin and captivity, and others taking possession of their land. B. Edom (Esau), the brother of Israel, stood by while Israel was plundered (vv. 19-14). C. Though ...read more

  • The Gospel In Which We Stand

    Contributed on Dec 15, 2025
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    A preacher can preach truth and still not preach the gospel. When this happens, imitation Christians are often produced.

    THE GOSPEL IN WHICH WE STAND INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps my experience was not common to other young preachers, but for the first few years of my ministry, I called myself a gospel preacher, believing that I was preaching the gospel when I upbraided the brethren for poor attendance, poor giving, poor ...read more

  • Jeremiah, The Reluctant Prophet

    Contributed on Dec 15, 2025
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    When one senses a call to preach, but is reluctant to respond, Jeremiah, the reluctant prophet can encourage them.

    JEREMIAH, THE RELUCTANT PROPHET Jeremiah 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. God chose several different ways to call the O.T. prophets. We would misuse the Scriptures if we attempted to show that God is still calling prophets in the same way today. B. Any who speak God’s word, however, can profit from a ...read more

  • Right Does Not Always Equal Righteous

    Contributed on Nov 19, 2025
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    There are two extremes regarding judging. The first is the hypocritical speck hunters who have a beam in their own eye. The second are the "I'm okay, you're okay," who hear no evil and see no evil. because we are all okay.

    INTRODUCTION A. The words “right” and “righteous” come from the same Greek word. B. The suffix “ous” means “full of” or “characterized by.” C. Therefore, righteousness is characterized by what is right. I. THREE SCENARIOS INVOLVING JUDGING A. Bildad the spinner of proverbs (Job 8:1-7). 1. ...read more

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