Monthly Archives: August 2011

Biblical womanhood

Posted on August 13, 2011 by
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Nope. Never.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

You hear Mormons say it all the time whenever you challenge any of their doctrines: “We never attack other faiths.” Or, “We never disparage other religions.” Or, “We’re too busy sharing the gospel to be negative about other people’s beliefs.” … Continue reading →

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Edging closer to Revelation 13?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Revelation 13:16-18 And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, and he provides … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “The Great White Throne Judgment” by Steve Lawson

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Wow. Your sermon of the week, The Great White Throne Judgment by Steve Lawson, is a riveting reminder of what’s to come for the unrepentant, and why it’s so imperative that we never tire of sharing the gospel with the … Continue reading →

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How sick is this?!?!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

For the latest tactic to further advance the homosexual agenda, go here.

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The results of a liberal upbringing

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

As I read this news story, I felt anger and pity. Children are a gift and need to be nurtured, disciplined and loved. Turning them loose is not the way we should ‘train up a child’. Read the story here.

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Fighting for the Glorious Gospel

Posted on August 10, 2011 by
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Happy birthday DefCon.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Defending Contending turns four years old today. This blog began on August 10, 2007 as Reformation Nation. It then had a name change a year later on August 15, 2008 and officially became Defending Contenting. It was at this time … Continue reading →

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Soaking up the suds

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

John MacArthur exposes a growing unbiblical trend in this short piece; I do enjoy reading and listening to the teachings of this Godly man who stands firm on God’s word regardless of all the false accusations and verbal abuse he … Continue reading →

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Living by Faith?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

For those who have spent anytime reading mission stories and biographies, it will come as no surprise that things were much different not so long ago when it came to the way missions was done. Often I wonder if some … Continue reading →

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I have prayed for you

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I want to share this piece from Winslow, sent to me by a precious sister… “I have prayed for YOU”. Luke 22:32 We must not overlook the individuality of our Lord’s intercession. As if forgetting for that moment the whole … Continue reading →

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Paul Washer answers a young man’s question about election.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by
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Public Schools are criminal operations

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

From the Gunn Brothers – http://www.colingunn.com/ – comes a new film, Indoctrination. Samuel Blumenfeld, former fan of public schools, is featured in this new film from Colin Gunn. I first became aware of Blumenfeld decades ago through this book. He … Continue reading →

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A shocking realization if a Mormon becomes president of the United States.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

“Will you love your brothers or sisters likewise, when they have committed a sin that cannot be atoned for without the shedding of their blood? Will you love that man or woman well enough to shed their blood?” – Brigham … Continue reading →

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Quotes (899)

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

  What happened to the God-centered method of evangelism that calls sinners to repent and believe the Gospel? For the last 100 years people have been told to repeat a prayer, come forward, sign a card or get baptized to … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “The Gospel Revolution in Love” by Akash Sant Singh.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

DefCon is delighted to bring to you this week’s sermon, The Gospel Revolution in Love by Pastor Akash Sant Singh. This two-part sermon is wonderfully encouraging, yet deeply convicting. The text for this message comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 and … Continue reading →

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Missionary work

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

As I read this piece over at John Lanagan’s site, I felt embarrassed for American Christianity. Here we sit in air conditioned churches with parking lots full of nice vehicles and sanctuaries filled with happy plastic people: these saints in … Continue reading →

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Navigating Through Life

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

A couple of words have been rattling around in my head the past few days.  This all started with all the hype over the new “i” device from Apple Computer – the iPhone.  People have gone mad over this $500 … Continue reading →

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