Predestination Is there anything we can do to be saved? This is not the same as the discussion of faith only or faith and works. This question is, “who is responsible for the decision of who … Source: Examining Calvinism
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Beautiful Days
Today's great weather reminds us how beautiful Heaven must be! We know that there must be rainy days. Without the rainy days, we wouldn't have beautiful trees, flowers, or food. Those rainy days help us appreciate the warm sunny days. The same is true with life and eternity. This world helps us to look forward … Continue reading Beautiful Days
Better
I sure hope things get better! How many times have we said this? Truth is that it everything will be better. “Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the t… Source: Better
Better
I sure hope things get better! How many times have we said this? Truth is that it everything will be better. “Then he showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, … Continue reading Better
Christians
THESIS: Help the audience understand what Christians are to do and encourage them to be what God expects us to be. APPLICATION: Christians should be recognizable in their communities. OPENING STATEMENT: Imagine that we are living in Communist China. There are no church buildings except those approved by the government. There are no signs … Continue reading Christians
IS THERE REALLY ONLY ONE WAY?
What if there really is only one way to get where you need to go? When you get your GPS out and put in a destination, it will ask if you want to walk, ride a bus, or drive. It will want to know if you want to avoid toll roads, take the interstates, or … Continue reading IS THERE REALLY ONLY ONE WAY?
What Would You Do?
UNEXPECTED HOPE You have been there too. Those moments when it feels like the world just stopped. Life isn’t worth living anymore. The only thing left is to mourn. That’s why the women went to the tomb early on the first day of the week. They went to mourn the loss of their … Continue reading What Would You Do?
I Know My Redeemer Lives!
One of these options must be true. Either Jesus died and rose from the dead; Jesus just appeared to die; Jesus died and the body was stolen away; or the apostles supported a made up story in order to gain attention for themselves. But none of the apostles profited monetarily from the story of the … Continue reading I Know My Redeemer Lives!
Could It Really be True?
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Could this really be true? If it is not true, then Christians are of all men most to be pitied. If it is true that Christ rose from the dead, then Christ is the greatest prize. “The bodily resurrection of Christ is the crowning proof that Jesus … Continue reading Could It Really be True?
The Church is Great
The church is great! There will always be the potential for improvement in our work for the Lord in the local church. However, the divine arrangement and function of the church is perfect. Let us never be overwhelmed with grief arising from Christian imperfection. Let us always be overwhelmed with greatness flowing from God’s blessing … Continue reading The Church is Great
Donnie's Dogmatics 