Monthly Archives: June 2010

It’s About Time!!!!

This is a long overdue rebuke to the Southern Baptists by  Matt Chandler; he  scolds preachers of the SBC, and rightly so. This article comes from the Christian Post, although I am not a ‘fan’ of this website, I  do … Continue reading

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Sermon of the week: “Evidences of Genuine Conversion” by Jonathan Sims.

Your sermon of the week, Evidences of Genuine Conversion, is another good one by Pastor Jonathan Sims of Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church in Tennessee.

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The Strong Delusion

This edifying piece comes from Mike Ratliff’s blog. I am always encouraged by his writings, God has gifted him with the ability to teach, and I praise Him for that. Be blessed as you read… Therefore God Sends Them A … Continue reading

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Let it be a rule with us, in the reading of our Bibles, to study the types and ordinances of the Mosaic law with prayerful attention. They are all full of Christ. The altar–the scape-goat–the daily burnt-offering–the day of atonement, … Continue reading

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One more factor in the abysmal lack of discernment today is a growing deterioration of the overall level of spiritual maturity in the church. As knowledge of God’s truth ebbs, people follow popular views. They seek feelings and experiences. They … Continue reading

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Another idol bites the dust.

We here at DefCon have reported in the past when idols have met there demise, like the large graven image being paraded around in a Romish church that came crashing to the ground and the statue of Moroni getting struck … Continue reading

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For so hath God contrived and constituted things, in his dispensations towards his own people, that when their love decays, and the exercises of it fail, or become weak, fear should arise; for then they need it to restrain them … Continue reading

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Most Christians Cannot Explain their Faith, Says Apologist.

The following from an article at the Christian Post says what we’ve been warning about all along. The faith of most Christians, even that of many pastors, will not stand up to intellectual scrutiny, according to renowned apologist Josh McDowell. … Continue reading

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 17

Later that afternoon, Pastor Togba was expecting another guest from America. The guest was coming from Maryland in the United States. The little church that was hosting this pastor was just about one mile down the road from Maranatha Baptist … Continue reading

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The testimonies of four (former) false converts.

HT: Crosstalk Blog

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The temptation arises for a church to change, or at least hide, who they are so that they appeal to unchurched Harry. Additionally, the church is tempted to alter its message to correspond with what Harry wants to hear and … Continue reading

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One of the oddest videos around.

This is one of those videos that’s beyond words. It leaves you wondering what in the world did I just witness? A Little Leaven calls it “Misadventures in Liturgical Dance,” but I call it “A Romish Mess.”

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Sermon of the week “The How, Why, and When of Creation” by John MacArthur.

Your sermon of the week is the third edition of John MacArthur’s The Battle for the Beginning series with a two-part message entitled The How, Why, and When of Creation. The How, Why, and When of Creation (Part One) The … Continue reading

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“Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel, and their Ignorance Fest on Calvinism.”

As a follow-up to Brother Michael’s previous post on Chuck Smith (found here), I’m presenting an audio clip of a critique that James White did in response to an audio clip of Chuck Smith and other Calvary Chapel speakers in … Continue reading

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Let us beware of attempting to add anything to the word of God, as necessary to salvation. It provokes God to give us over to judicial blindness. It is as good as saying that His Bible is not perfect, and … Continue reading

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Experiencing God Through Deceitful Mysticism

Many today in the evangelical church speak as if they are daily receiving personal revelations from God much like the prophets of old.  God speaking not through his word, but rather directly to them. Thus establishing the individual as the … Continue reading

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For Him.

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You show me a wife who is not in submission to her husband, and I’ll show you a household in disarray. Can you imagine an army where sergeants openly disrespect generals, yet expect privates to respect them. – Voddie Baucham

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Chuck Smith on predestination.

WARNING!!! This is an example of BAD theology.  Believe at your own peril… “…you could go to the race tracks with this kind of knowledge (God’s foreknowledge). Imagine what you could do, having foreknowledge knowing every horse what he was … Continue reading

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 16

One by one, 35 pastors and church leaders lined up shoulder to shoulder behind me as they looked back out at the remaining seated congregants. As I turned to face the 35, I looked into the eyes of each individual … Continue reading

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“He humbled Himself.” – Philippians 2:8 Jesus is the great teacher of lowliness of heart.  We need daily to learn of Him.  See the Master taking a towel and washing His disciples’ feet!  Follower of Christ, wilt thou not humble … Continue reading

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Sermon of the week: Semper Reformanda – “Children in Worship” by Brian Borgman.

Your sermon of the week is Semper Reformanda: Children in Worship by Brian Borgman. This message is from a 1996 church service when the church decided that they would no longer dismiss the children and separate them from their parents … Continue reading

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 15

I learned after the meeting concluded why Paul had almost missed the final day of the conference. The first taxi he had been in was involved in an accident. A few passengers had minor injuries, but thanks to the Lord … Continue reading

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