Monthly Archives: November 2011

$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Dear Praying Friends and helpers, Many of you know that we have personally chosen not to publish a list of our own needs in preparation for going as missionaries to Liberia. The Lord continues to bless us through this and … Continue reading →

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Who is the Anti-Christ?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that … Continue reading →

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PA Systems & Solar Lanterns

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

We are so thankful to the Lord for technology. Many times we take things for granted here in America, but in many parts of the world things like electricity and lighting are not easy to come by. In fact, in … Continue reading →

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Quotes (916)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

The tragedy is often that the “one-hundred-per-cent god” is introduced into the life of the sensitive by the comparatively insensitive, who literally cannot imagine the harm they are doing. What is the way out? The words of Christ, “Learn of … Continue reading →

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Pharisees, leprous Samaritans, and other bloggers.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

This post may not win me friends, and it may only make the sport of loathing me (and this blog) all the more attractive, but I am compelled to address a problem within the Christian internet community; a problem that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Quotes (915)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

I know well the tendency there is, at a certain stage of anxious inquiry, to ask, “What is faith that I may do it?” It is a legalist’s work to satisfy that craving; but this is what is in the … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency” by Chris Nichols.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Today we bring you part four in the series Radical. Today’s message is The Gospel Demands Radical Urgency by Chris Nichols.

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Should Christians Boycott?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

Every year, especially around this time, a huge outcry comes from the American Christian church. It basically amounts to, “If you don’t call it Christmas, we will boycott you”! On the surface, this seems like a pretty straightforward issue. December … Continue reading →

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Oops – Murdered the Wrong Baby!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

From the British Broadcasting Network An Australian hospital has launched an inquiry after staff treating a woman carrying twin boys accidentally terminated the wrong foetus. Doctors had told the woman that one of her babies had a congenital heart defect … Continue reading →

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Sola Scriptura (71)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.   – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  

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No need for commentary.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

From the NY Post: It’s Our Lady of Spin the Bottle. Pastor Maurice Johnson of the Winners Church in Queens delivers the sexiest Sunday sermon in town, preaching on how to keep romance alive in marriage — and then asking … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Biblical Nonconformity” by Robert Briggs.

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Your sermon of the week is the three-part message, Biblical Nonconformity, by Robert Briggs.  Biblical Nonconformity Part 1 (Introduction) Biblical Nonconformity Part 2 Biblical Nonconformity Part 3 (Source of our Strength)

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The erosion of parental rights.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Source: OverruledMovie.com and ParentalRights.org    

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Living Dangerously: A Dangerous View

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Almost a year ago now, I had a quick discussion with the author of Living Dangerously: Seven Keys to Intentional Discipleship in the comments of one of his blog posts. Before I knew Shawn Anderson was the author of any … Continue reading →

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Caustic Calvinists.

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

In the recent past I’ve attempted to address some of the concerns I’ve had with those who use defending the faith as a conduit to unleash a torrent of scathing attacks in harsh-toned debates and disagreements with those whom they’re in … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Compassion” by David Platt.

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

We continue our Saturday sermon series from David Platt.  The Gospel Demands Radical Compassion is part three in this eight-part series.  This series was the inspiration for Platt’s book, Radical.   Here is the description of the series: “In the same … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “A Praying Family” by Akash Sant Singh.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Do you pray as a benefactor or a beggar? Do you pray at all? You won’t want to miss this Thursday’s sermon of the week by Akash Sant Singh, A Praying Family. Pastor Akash tears down the false notion of … Continue reading →

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The Balance of Marriage and Ministry

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Below is a link to an article I read that, along with the counsel of godly brethren, I have found very helpful at this stage in my Christian walk. For weeks, I have struggled with how to balance the various … Continue reading →

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The atheist makers.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Are you an atheist factory? An atheist factory is known by many different titles: Lukewarm Christian, nominal Christian, professing Christian, Laodicean, hypocrite, etc. Atheist factories are easy to spot. The gospel transforms what they do on Sunday mornings, who they … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “The Gospel Demands Radical Sacrifice” by David Platt.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

We continue our Saturday sermon series with the second installment from David Platt’s series Radical which inspired the book by the same name. This week’s message is The Gospel Demands Radical Sacrifice (you can find last week’s message here). This … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Brokenness” by Voddie Baucham.

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Your sermon of the week is Brokenness by Voddie Baucham. This is a powerful message on King David’s brokenness that you won’t want to miss (unless of course you’re a Rob Bell fan or like the book The Shack since … Continue reading →

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Quotes (914)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

“Unless you bow to Christ’s sceptre, you will not receive the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice…Jesus was not waiting for the man’s invitation to enter his heart. Christ was offering the terms:” I will give you eternal life if you come … Continue reading →

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And the crowd goes wild!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Joel Osteen introduces his audience to someone he describes as a “world changer,” a “history maker,” and “one of the great voices of our generation.” And the crowd goes wild! HT: Twisted Crown of Thorns

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Yet another ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

You’ve enjoyed Ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ten more (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses and Another ten (very) quick questions for Jehovah’s Witnesses. DefCon presents ten more questions from Keith Walker of Evidence Ministries. Viewer discretion advised … Continue reading →

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Hymns of Praise (2)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

What soul-searching words are these from another hymn written by Johann Heermann. May this Hymn of Praise be an encouragement and a source of edification to our weary souls. – The Desert Pastor O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou … Continue reading →

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Hymns of Praise (1)

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast Thou offended, That man to judge Thee hath in hate pretended? By foes derided, by Thine own rejected, O most afflicted. Who was the guilty? Who brought this upon Thee? Alas, my treason, Jesus, hath … Continue reading →

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What’s your top ten?

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

If you were to be stranded on a deserted island and could only have five Old Testament Books and five New Testament books, which would you choose? My ten (in order of appearance) would be: OLD TESTAMENT Genesis Exodus Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Quotes (913)

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

“On the shallow ground of man’s logic, large numbers have been led to assume they have a right to everlasting life and have been given an assurance which does not belong to them. Evangelicals are swelling the ranks of the … Continue reading →

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Saturday sermon series: “What the Gospel Demands” by David Platt.

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Yes, I’m going to do it. Starting today I am going to post a series of sermons so weighty and so sobering that I dare say they rival any other sermon ever presented on DefCon in the area of depth … Continue reading →

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He Has Sent Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

HT: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/

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