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    Don't Get Your Cross Crossed Up

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 19, 2026
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    We have a cross to bare but do we really realize what it is? Our sins are not the cross we are to pick up daily.

    “Don’t Let Your Cross Get Crossed Up” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Under a Curse 1. Paul cites Deut.21:23 in Gal. 3:13. 2. Any man who was hung on a tree was under God’s curse. a. Crucifixion was not a means of execution in ancient Jewish times. b. However, the vilest of offenders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good People Outside Of Christ

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 12, 2026
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    It's sad that many good people may miss heaven. It is our job to show them the way, but they must accept Christ and do as He commands us to be saved.

    “ Good People Outside of Christ” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Even the Unbelievers are blessed. 1. Acts 17:28 – Paul, at the Areopagus on Mars Hill, tells the Athenians that, “in Him we live, move and have our very being.” 2. He provides things for every person, regardless of their ...read more

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    Spiritual Warmongers

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 6, 2026
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    There were some of us who didn't get the memo about teaching the truth in love.

    “Spiritual Warmongers” by: Joe Mack Cherry I. You may not agree A. Too much Love/Too much Grace 1. In a few minutes you’ll realize why I started my lesson with this. 2. I never knew the true love of God as a young person. a. The big zapper in the sky. b. You were either in or out. c. No room for ...read more

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 5, 2026
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    Much of the world has lost its integrity. Christians cannot afford to do this. We need to pass this trait down to loved ones.

    “Integrity” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Invest for the present 1. We spend our lives amassing things for our loved ones to inherit. a. Song – “When You Pass On, Whatcha Gonna Pass Down?” b. Life Insurance c. A Trust d. Property e. An endless list of valuables. 2. None of this is ...read more

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    Meekness

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 7, 2026
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    Many fail to grasp the full meaning of "meekness". It is much more than the weak, pushover connotation it carries today. Let's take a deeper look.

    “Meekness” by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Lost in Translation A. The Bible 1. There are between 7K to 8K known languages a. Today 4,700 are spoken today. b. Only 776 have fully translated Bibles according to the Wycliff Bible translators c. The Bible was written in “koine” Gr which is considered a ...read more

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    Light Comes From The Fire

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 24, 2026
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    It is very important that we keep the fire for Jesus burning in our hearts constantly.

    “Light Comes from the Fire” By Joe Mack Cherry I. This Little light of Mine A. Great Children’s Song 1. It teaches little one’s that when they do as they should they become examples to others and also make God very happy. 2. It is so uplifting to hear the little ones sing it with such ...read more

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    "what Is Your Relationship With The Holy Spirit?"

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 4, 2026
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    Sometimes, the Spirit becomes the odd man out. He is as much a part of the Godhead as the other two. We need to appreciate and acknowledge what He does for us daily.

    “What Is Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit?” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Godhead 1. I Jo 5:7 – “There are three that bear record in heaven…” a. The Father – God b. The Son – Jesus Christ c. The Holy Spirit 2. We always identify with God as our Heavenly Father. 3. We always ...read more

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    "looking Back"

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 19, 2026
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    We never get better by staying where we are. How do we better ourselves? Self-examination.

    “Looking Back” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. Successful People Look Back 1. If you study people like Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Sir Richard Bransons (Virgin Group), and countless others who have been successful you will find one trait that is common to them all. They all look back at past mistakes ...read more

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    Luke 4:16-29

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Mar 28, 2026
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    God extends mercy and grace to whom He chooses. Those who have faith in Him are rewarded.

    Luke 4:16-29 By: Joe Mack Cherry !. Introduction A. Background to the passage 1. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. 2. He had gone into the wilderness for 40 days. a. Notice that scripture says the Spirit led Him away. b. This indicates God intended for it happen. c. God sees that we all ...read more

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    God Must Have Something To Work With

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 24, 2026
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    Lukewarmness is not conducive to being a worker for Christ.

    God Must Have Something to Work With By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Read Text: Rev. 3:14-16 1. Everyone is very familiar with this passage. 2. We have been taught since childhood that “lukewarm” is not acceptable and the real emphasis is on being “hot”. 3. I believe there is another ...read more

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    Rebuilding A Congregation

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 19, 2026
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    Church numbers are dwindling; therefore the family's getting smaller. What can we do?

    “Rebuilding a Congregation” By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. There is a cry going out from pulpits everywhere. 1. Where is everybody? 2. Why can’t we get people to come back to church? 3. Fear brought people into the churches from the start of the Restoration Movement until the early ...read more

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    Wholly Worshipping God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 3, 2026
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    Contrary to what many believe we cannot Wholly worship God on a golf course or in a deer stand. There is a world of difference between adoration and worship.

    “Wholly Worshipping” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Preaching to the Choir 1. Dedication and love for God has you here today. 2. This lesson is not intended to be a beatdown for you . 3. It’s intention is to dissect a common misconception about worship and consider some ways to address ...read more

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    Our Daily Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 23, 2025
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    A commitment to Jesus is no trivial thing. The Christian walk is not easy but we must stay the course.

    Walking with Jesus Daily by: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. What does it take to Walk with Jesus? 1. First, we must come to Him and accept Him as our Lord and Savior. 2. Hear, believe, repent, confess, and be baptized. 3. Salvation is God’s gift to everyone who follows His plan of salvation ...read more

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    How Do You Value Calvary?

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025
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    Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

    How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

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    Keep On Keeping On

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 19, 2025
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    The bible is full of stories where people get down but don't stay there. Let's take encouragement from three of them.

    “Keep On Keeping On” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. You can’t always get what you want 1. There are times in our lives that things don’t go as we want. 2. Sometimes it truly is someone else’s fault. a. Some set out to assassinate the character of others. b. Cancel culture c. Others are jealous ...read more

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