Monthly Archives: December 2008

Sermon of the week: “The Trinity and the Old Testament” by Don Green.

We wrap up our December series on the deity of Jesus Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity with Don Green’s sermon The Trinity and the Old Testament. For those who have been listening to this series since December 3rd, … Continue reading

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Sola Scriptura (58)

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully, realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the … Continue reading

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People fall into serious error and sin when they exalt their own authority over God’s authority or when they suppress the truth of God’s Word to promote their own self-serving agendas. The Roman Catholic religion has done this by establishing … Continue reading

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Attack on Gaza – The Facts!

Would you protest such action by the means of military action?  Or, would you do what liberals are asking Israel to do, namely, don’t attack them!  Keep offering the terrorists more of America’s land?  Keep sending the terrorists humanitarian aid … Continue reading

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Another church sanctuary turned into a stage for a worldly dance exhibition.

You’ve seen the two young girls performing a Spice Girls song in church in this post, and the youth dancing to Michael Jackson in church in this post. Now here’s more teen girls dancing to N’Sync beneath an illuminated cross … Continue reading

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Quotes (451)

Driven by vivid recollection of their own childhood, [some parents] are preoccupied with Billy’s and Suzie’s psychological adjustment. Books and magazines pander to these parents. They promote the latest pop psychology—all tailored to insecure moms and dads. These gurus promise … Continue reading

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Franklin Graham follows in his father’s footsteps of compromise.

I found the following piece from Ingrid Schlueter over at Slice of Laodicea. I’ve reprinted it below in it’s entirety. Franklin Graham finds it “ludicrous” that any Christian could object to Rick Warren invoking God’s blessing on Barack Obama and … Continue reading

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If [the local church was] to draw the masses, like the televangelist did, it apparently could best be done by wrapping the faith in the package of entertainment—for the people, having now been trained to be consumers, have also been … Continue reading

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Seven Canadian students suspended for refusing to be indoctrinated.

WorldNetDaily is reporting that: Seven Christian students in Quebec have been handed suspensions in the last few days – and could face expulsions – for refusing to participate in a new mandatory Ethics and Religious Culture course that, according to … Continue reading

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50 Answers to 50 Mormon Answers to 50 Anti-Mormon Questions (answer 22)

Tower To Truth Question: 22. Why does the Book of Abraham, chapters 4 & 5, contradict Alma 11 in stating that there is more than one God? ————————— FAIR Answer: The term “God” may be used in more than one … Continue reading

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Asleep in the light.

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Studies in Ephesians – Part 25

The Saturday sermon series by Pastor Mark Escalera continues again on the book of Ephesians. This series is entitled Studies in Ephesians: Part Twenty-Five. This message is the exposition of Ephesians 4:21-24 and is entitled “The Put-Off and Put-On Principle.” … Continue reading

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The doctrine of justification itself, as preached by an Arminian, is nothing but the doctrine of salvation by works. – C.H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892

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The Duggar family welcomes child number 18.

The Duggar’s have just welcomed their 18th child. If you do not know who the Duggar family is, I encourage you to check out their website. They are an encouragement to all Christian households and an example of God’s plan … Continue reading

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The smoldering ash heap of Ravi Zacharias Ministries.

DefCon has chronicled Ravi Zacharias’ downfall beginning with his first public compromise when he accepted an invitation to speak at the LDS temple in Salt Lake City but failed to make any distinction between the true Jesus Christ of the … Continue reading

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Being bold and radical, or being contemptuous and blasphemous?

Some professing Christians in Kansas City have discovered what the greatest problem facing the world is today, and what the most menacing threat to Christianity is. Apparently the folks at Praise Chapel have identified the problem as retailers and shoppers … Continue reading

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Quotes (448)

Right views concerning Christ are indispensable to a right faith, and a right faith is indispensable to salvation. To stumble at the foundation, is, concerning faith, to make shipwreck altogether; for as Immanuel, God with us, is the grand Object … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas.

All of us at DefCon wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

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“Purpose” = “Compromise”

Rick Warren, pastor of the Church at Laodicea Saddleback Church, in an effort to show homosexuals that he could be just as tolerant of their sin as the next person, visited a gay thrift store in West Hollywood–all in the name of … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

May each and everyone reading this enjoy a safe and blessed Christmas this year. The Greatest Gift that has been given was Jesus Christ, born as a child to take on the sins of the world. As you open your … Continue reading

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The Real Meaning of Christmas – John MacArthur

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Sermon of the week: “An Introduction to the Trinity” by Don Green.

We’ve been going through Don Green’s five-part series on Christ’s deity and the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. This week is part four and it’s entitled An Introduction to the Trinity. If you haven’t already listened to parts one through … Continue reading

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If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly … Continue reading

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Worship in Christmas!

Fourth, each worshipper must realize that before time began the Eternal Son of God was foreordained to come to this earth to be the Lamb of God. He came with one purpose – He was born to die! His death … Continue reading

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How to make a false convert.

You will see in this video numerous false converts made right before your very eyes. False converts that will grow up with an aversion to the true Gospel at best, and a hostility to the true Gospel at worst. This … Continue reading

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“Hip Hopera” the church Christmas play.

Guts Church (yes, that’s their real name) put on a Christmas play called Hip Hopera that can only be described as a confusing, convoluted, discombobulated adventure in narcissism, worldly values, and the culture of self-adoration. I kept watching this train … Continue reading

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I’m not trying to say that it is necessarily wrong for children to play organized sports . . . . [but] being a member of an organized traveling baseball squad at age ten doesn’t add a single day to one’s … Continue reading

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How the Jehovah’s Witnesses and their New World Translation handles the deity of Jesus Christ.

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Angels we have heard on high!

A beautiful rendition.

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Saturday Sermon – The Model Prayer (Part 2)

The Saturday sermon for today and next week is a two-part series by Pastor Mark Escalera delivered in the middle of his series on the book of Ephesians. These messages are entitled The Model Prayer. The text for these messages … Continue reading

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