Jesus came to offer us the abundant life (John 10:10). The word Jesus used which is translated “abundant” has to do with things which are “extraordinary.” One of the greatest sermons ever preached begins by telling us how to be blessed (Matthew 5:3-12). This word usage is defined as “privileged recipient of divine faThis “happy” … Continue reading HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE
Author: Donnie L. DeBord
Lets Change the World
Let’s change the world! It can seem pretty bad sometimes. Sometimes it seems bad all the time. The 24 hour news exists only to tell us how bad things are. Rarely do we hear anything about things getting better. What are we to do? TURN TO GOD With such a big question and a big … Continue reading Lets Change the World
Examining Calvinism
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
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!
Donnie's Dogmatics 