How to have a happy life. The blessed life is promised by God and he has shown us the filters through which we can make the best decision possible. But those decisions must bed put into action. The First Step The first step in putting good decisions info action is called repentance in the Bible. … Continue reading How to Have A Happy Life #3
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Great Relationships
God intends for us to go through life together. He created marriage and family (Genesis 2.18; 4.1-2). God also planned the church which was purchased by the blood of His own Son (Acts 20:28). The word “church” or “ekklessia” refers to “a regularly summoned legislative body, assembly” (BDAG Greek Lexicon) at its most basic usage. … Continue reading Great Relationships
What is Truth?
What is truth? This the question Pilate asked our Lord. It is not the same as asking what is the what is the truth? We often ask “What is the correct answer?”. We are familiar with discussing the true plan of salvation, the true pattern of worship, and the true nature of Christ. However, we … Continue reading What is Truth?
HOW TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE
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
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
Donnie's Dogmatics 