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Donald was born and reared in southern Louisiana in the heart of what is known as “Cajun country.” He is a graduate of Louisiana College, Pineville, LA (B.A. in History and Biblical Studies, 1984), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. In Christian Education, 1994), and Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA (Doctorate in Biblical Exposition, 2000). He has served in the Gospel ministry since 1986 as an evangelist, pastor, teacher, and healthcare chaplain. In 2018, he began devoting his time to Internet and social media evangelism as a writer for online ministries such as Rapture Ready, Sermon Central, Inspirational Christian Blogs, and other venues. He is the author of the book, “The Scope of Biblical Prophecy: A General Introduction,” available at Parsons Porch Publishers (www.parsonsporch.com). He is the host of the YouTube broadcast, The Reality City Review (https://www.youtube.com/@realitycityreview), a program dedicated to teaching books of the Bible, Bible prophecy, and related issues. It can be seen on his website (https://www.realitycityreverend.com/) and on Facebook, GETTR, Truth Social, and Savior Connect. He can be contacted at: donaldwhitchard@outlook.com for speaking/preaching engagements or other inquiries.
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Still Here, Still Waiting
By Dr. Donald Whitchard “For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall… Read More ›
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The Child Who Knew His Destiny (Luke 2:39-52)
By Donald Whitchard Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Leviticus 20:9, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 2:38-52 Summary: The only glimpse we get into the childhood of the Lord Jesus was when He was twelve and went with His family to Jerusalem for Passover. It… Read More ›
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Seeing God’s Salvation and Bearing Witness to the Redeemer (Luke 2:25-38)
By Donald Whitchard Leviticus 19:32, Luke 2:25-38,1 Timothy 5:1-2, Proverbs 23:22, Exodus 20:12 Summary: Two aged and faithful servants of the LORD, Simeon, and Anna, had their prayers answered when they beheld the arrival of the Promised Deliverer of… Read More ›
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What the Nativity Event Teaches Us (Luke 2:1-20)
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 3:15, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20 Summary: The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ is the centerpiece of civilization. It is also an illustration about the promises of God, our… Read More ›
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A Special Announcement and a Song of Praise (Luke 1:26-56)
By Donald Whitchard Daniel 8:16,9:21; Matthew 1:18; Luke 1:26-38 Summary: Mary, an unknown peasant teenager, was given the special anointing from God to bear the Child who would be the Promised Messiah, Redeemer, and King. “Now in the… Read More ›
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A Special Birth to a Saintly Couple, Part 2 (Luke 1:5-25)
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:5-25; Isaiah 40:23; Proverbs 16:9; Isaiah 44:25; Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 18:7 Summary: The world of John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus was characterized by political and religious strife, each group desperate to hold on… Read More ›
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A Special Birth to A Saintly Couple, Part 1 (Luke 1:5-25)
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:5-25; 2 Chronicles 36:15-23; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Malachi 4:5-6; Psalm 2:1-12 Summary: The announcement of the birth of John (the Baptist) to the aged servants of God, Zacharias, and Elizabeth, would be the event that put… Read More ›
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The Gospel of Luke: An Introduction, Part 2
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:1-4,11:1-4, 15:1-32 Summary: The Gospel of Luke is noted for its emphasis on the power of prayer, the use of parables as a means of teaching, the attention paid to members of society who had… Read More ›
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The Gospel According to Luke, Part 1: Introduction
By Donald Whitchard Luke 1:1-4; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Summary: This is the first in a series of messages covering the Gospel of Luke. Luke used his mastery of research and inquiry to give us… Read More ›
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Your Feet Are Still Beautiful, Even If They Cannot Walk Far
By Donald Whitchard Romans 10:14-15,Mark 16:15,Acts 1:8,2 Timothy 4:1-5,2 Timothy 3:16-17,Isaiah 6:1-10 Summary: Anyone who presents the Gospel is considered to have “beautiful feet” which “brings glad tidings of good things.” Some are called to travel long distances,… Read More ›
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The American Philosophy
By Donald Whitchard Judges 21;25; Proverbs 14:34; Isaiah 5:20-23,Proverbs 14:34; Romans 1:20-32,3:10-18 This is a sermon I preached some years ago and recently reviewed it for any rewrites, revisions, or updates. Considering all of the anger, rage, chaos,… Read More ›
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The Truth of God
By Donald Whitchard 2 Timothy 4:1-5,Romans 1:16-17,1 Peter 2:22,John 14:6,Acts 4:12,2 Thessalonians 2:8 Summary: God’s Word is truth in a world of contradictions and falsehood. We must, as followers of Jesus Christ, stay firm in what Scripture teaches… Read More ›
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Professing to be Wise, They Became Fools
By Donald Whitchard Psalm 14:1-3,Psalm 53:1-3,Romans 1:22,Isaiah 47:10,1 Corinthians 1:9,Luke 12:20 Summary: Atheism is on the rise in America. That is a fact that cannot be rebutted. However, in its claim to be wiser and more “enlightened” that… Read More ›
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Noah: God’s Preacher in the Midst of Perverse Times
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 6-8,Isaiah 53:4-6,Mark 10:45,Hebrews 7:25,Acts 16:31,Romans 6:23 Summary: Noah and the ark (Genesis 6-8) like everything else in Genesis, is authentic history with an authentic warning to get right with God before it is too late. … Read More ›
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God’s Covenant with Noah
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 8:20-22,Genesis 9:1-7,Zechariah 14:1-3,Revelation 19:15 Summary: The flooding of the earth had accomplished its purpose. Noah and his family exited the Ark to witness the chaotic effects and consequences that the world’s disobedience brought upon itself. … Read More ›
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Noah’s Ark: A Symbol of God’s Sovereignty
In the act of salvation, it is God who comes to the lost sinner and opens blind eyes and offers forgiveness By Donald Whitchard Genesis 6:8,John 6:44,Ephesians 2:1-10,Romans 5:20,Ephesians 4:30,John 10:9 Summary: The idea for the design and… Read More ›
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Noah’s Ark: An Illustration of Christ’s Mission of Salvation
Jesus Christ is our Ark of safety from the coming wrath of God upon this world – period By Donald Whitchard Isaiah 53:4-6,John 10:9,Colossians 3:1,1 Peter 3:18-21,Hebrews 7:25,Acts 4:12 Summary: The ark that God commanded Noah to build… Read More ›
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In Terms of Eternity
Despite the arrogant reprobate attitudes of some who wish to be free of God, ALL will stand before God to be judged By Donald Whitchard Luke 12:13-21,Mark 9:43-48,Luke 16:19-31,Hebrews 9:27,2 Corinthians 5:10,Revelation 20:11-15,John 5:28-29,John 3:16 Summary: The… Read More ›
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Enoch: A Man Who Walked with God
Be certain that you have an authentic walk with God, spend time with Him in prayer, read His Word By Donald Whitchard Genesis 5:21-24,Hebrews 11:2,Jude 1:14 Summary: Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence… Read More ›
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Sin’s Blood-Stained Progression
The “Promised Seed,” the Lord Jesus Christ, calls on you and everyone to come to Him alone for true peace, mercy, and salvation By Donald Whitchard Genesis 4:1-15,Exodus 20:13,Numbers 32:23,Luke 12:2,1 Corinthians 4:5 Summary: The tragic story of… Read More ›
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The First Evangelistic Sermon
Salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ is still the ONLY way to be redeemed and enter Heaven By Donald Whitchard Genesis 3:15,Genesis 49:10,Deuteronomy 18:15,Psalm 2:2,Isaiah 53:2,Matthew 1:22 Summary: The fall of humanity as recorded in Genesis 3 shows… Read More ›
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Genesis 1:1 – The Scientific Brilliance of Our Sovereign LORD, Part 1
Jesus designed a precise, orderly, exact, goal-oriented, rationally functioning, sequential, expanding universe and world By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Romans 1:20,Colossians 1:16-17,John 1:1-4,Hebrews 11:3,Revelation 4:11 Summary: This is a revision of a sermon I posted nearly two years ago… Read More ›
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Genesis 1-11:The Existence and Presence of Almighty God, Part 3
If your life isn’t based on God’s “morals,” then all you are left with are opinions By Donald Whitchard Romans 1:18-22,Romans 2:1-16,Numbers 32:23,1 John 1:8,Hebrews 2:1-4 Summary: One of the major arguments (proofs) for the existence of God… Read More ›
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Genesis 1-11:The Existence and Presence of Almighty God, Part 2
Intelligent Design leaves no room for randomness as one of the ways the universe came into being By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Exodus 20:11,Job 26:7,Psalm 33:6,Isaiah 40:28,Acts 17:24 Summary: God’s existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our… Read More ›
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Genesis 1-11: The Existence and Presence of Almighty God, Part 1
How can we, in our finite minds conceive the foolish idea that nothing put something into existence? By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Colossians 1:16-18,John 1:1-4,Isaiah 40:28,Acts 17:24,Hebrews 1:10,Hebrews 11:3 Summary: The presence and personal interest of God in the… Read More ›
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Genesis 1-11: Authentic History from an Awesome God
The world sees God and the Lord Jesus Christ as enemies whom they believe need to be eradicated from the mind of humanity By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,John 1:1-4,Hebrews 1:1-4,Psalm 19:1,Colossians 1:16-18,Psalm 47:7 Summary: This is the introduction… Read More ›
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God’s Message to Us in Christ
We are fallen, corrupted, and reprobate, and we have a lot of nerve to come before a Holy God and insist that He has to provide an easier way to save us By Donald Whitchard Hebrews 1:1-4,John 14:7-9,Mark 10:45,Romans… Read More ›
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Alternate Theory of Creation No. 4 -Progressive Creationism
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Exodus 20:8-11,Job 26:7,Psalm 33:6,Isaiah 40:28,Isaiah 48:13,Acts 4:24,Acts 17:24 Summary: This is the last of four messages on the alternatives of creation often presented to skeptics and the scientific community apart from what is described… Read More ›
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Alternate Theory of Creation No. 3 – The “Day/Age” Theory
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1,Exodus 20:8-11,Psalm 33:6-12,Psalm 104,Hebrews 11:3,John 1:1-4,Colossians 1:16-18 Summary: Another theory of the creation of the universe in opposition to the record given in Genesis 1 is the “Day/Age” Theory, and like the previous two… Read More ›
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Alternative Creation Theory No.2 – The Gap Theory
By Donald Whitchard Genesis 1:1-2,Genesis 1:31,Genesis 2:1-3,Psalm 33:6,Isaiah 45:12,Acts 17:24 Summary: There are four “theories” used by some believers to explain our origins apart from the biblical account of creation. We looked at “theistic evolution.” Now we will… Read More ›