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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 2″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the second of a series of messages on biblical missions from Pastor Akash Sant Singh, pastor of Community Bible Church in Reno, Nevada. As a missionary to West Africa, this sermon has spoken to my … Continue reading
Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 1″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the first of a series of messages on biblical missions from Pastor Akash Sant Singh, pastor of Community Bible Church in Reno, Nevada. As a missionary to West Africa, this sermon has spoken to my … Continue reading
It’s a Girl – Kill It!
While doing some research on a completely different subject, I found a site that was and continues to be overwhelming to the senses. It advertises a new documentary coming out entitled, “It’s a Girl!” I have never personally met a … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Parenting
Tagged 50 million aborted, Abortion, Children, China, Documentary, fearfully and wonderfully made, heritage from the Lord, human rights abuses, hypocrisy, India, It's a Girl, January 1973, killing girls, one child policy, Planned Parenthood, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:14, Roe vs Wade, United Nations
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What if…?
What if life really evolved over millions and billions of years? If it did, then the Word of God is not actually infallible and inerrant. If it did, then God Himself is proclaimed to be a liar, and further, a … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Jesus IS Lord, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura
Tagged 1 Cor. 15:19, 1 Cor. 1:18, Creation, Evolution, humans evolved, Israel, Jesus Christ, life and death, no hope in Christ, sacrificing Jesus again, sovereign protection, The Great Flood, the promises of God, The Ten Commandments, the Word of God
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Sermon of the Week: “The Centrality of the Cross” by Alistair Begg.
As you browse the sermons available online, on the television, or on the radio, have you grown tired of the drivel that passes itself off for ministry of God’s holy, infallible, inerrant Word? Far too many so-called preachers of today … Continue reading
Pastor Philemon’s New House Pictures
Another huge thank you to each one who has helped to contribute to Pastor Philemon’s home. I wanted the following pictures to be an encouragement to each of you. The Lord has truly blessed. Pastor Philemon and his dear wife, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, new house, Philemon, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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The Context of the Law
For the first time in my ministry, I have been studying in some depth the Ten Commandments. This has been a most profitable study in my own heart and life. I have been encouraged to share my notes, and while … Continue reading
A Common Thread
For the first time in my ministry, I have been studying in some depth the Ten Commandments. This has been a most profitable study in my own heart and life. I have been encouraged to share my notes, and while … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Moments
Tagged Exodus 20, Loving God, moral law, Psalm 19, Romans 1, the Decalogue, the law of God, The Ten Commandments, true worship
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Goodbye to The Desert Pastor!
Dear DefCon Friends and Readers, After speaking with Pilgrim, we have decided to share some exciting personal changes. Many of you are aware that we have been involved with missions for quite some time both as the son of missionary … Continue reading
$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?
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
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, Missions, new house, orphans, Philemon
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PA Systems & Solar Lanterns
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
Oops – Murdered the Wrong Baby!
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
Quotes (914)
“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
Hymns of Praise (1)
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
Posted in Hymns of Praise
Tagged an offended God, crucifixion, Johann Heermann, man's atonement, the Lord of glory, treason against God
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Quotes (913)
“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
Posted in Quotes
Tagged authentic Christianity, false assurance, shallow logic, Today's Gospel, Walter J Chantry
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Halloween or Jesusween??
No one in the Bible who was attached to God from childhood ever became a failure. Moses, Samuel, David, Solomon, Jeremiah, John and Jesus were men who dedicated themselves to demonstrating the love of God from childhood. All these men … Continue reading
Posted in Occult
Tagged costumes, goblins, Halloween, Jesusween, October 31, pagan worship, pumpkins, trick-or-treating, Wiccan, witches
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Retraction of the John MacArthur Post
Dear readers, Let me begin by saying that we as a group of editors and contributors are diverse in many respects. In fact, some of the team have never had the privilege of meeting other members of the team. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Theology
Tagged 2nd Commandment, Accountability, apology, idolatry, images of Christ, John MacArthur, retraction
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Execution – The Punishment for Faith in Christ
Well, the Muslims are at it again. Once again, they prove to the world that they are NOT the peace-loving people they claim to be. Their arrogance and hatred of Israel and Christians is shown clearly in recent news. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Islam, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged faith in Christ, faithful unto death, Iran, Iranian pastor, Islam, martyrdom, Persecution, Youcef Nadarkhani
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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?
As our family continues down the road, I never cease to be amazed at those who tell us, “Oh, I could never do what you are doing!” Or, they may comment, “Lord bless you, but that type of work is … Continue reading
Reaching the Remote!
This last Saturday was a major blessing for our family as we had the privilege of meeting a brother and sister in Christ who live in Western Colorado. We met first at a restaurant and then were invited to their … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged audio Bible, Bible, Bible Translations, Great Commission, heart language, Liberia, Renew Outreach, Renew Papyrus
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Quotes (903)
We may have more wealth in these days, better education, greater comfort in traveling and in our surroundings even as missionaries, but have we the spirit of urgency, the deep, inward convictions that moved those who went before us; have … Continue reading
Are they inferior or equal?
During the brief months since we returned from our mission trip to Liberia, West Africa, we have been blessed with the places we have visited and the people we have met. Each church has been more than generous even though … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged colonialism, Liberia, ministry, mission boards, Missionaries, national pastors, western arrogance
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Living by Faith?
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
A Few Thoughts on The Church and Endtimes Theology
While I would not hesitate to call myself an historic premillennialist, I do struggle with some aspects of the covenant theology position. I have yet to hear an adequate response to these, and even the esteemed Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones commented … Continue reading
Mattresses in Duaita, Liberia!
Praise the Lord for His goodness. I received an email from Pastor Philemon that the first of the mattresses have been purchased and taken via taxi to the village of Duaita. We are still about $200 short of our goal … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Bong County, camp mattresses, Duaita, helping the brethren, Liberia, the great commission, West Africa
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What Happens If……? — Part 3
The scene is all too common. Bell-ringers for the Salvation Army stand outside shopping centers and supermarkets waiting for the pots to ring with their yearly intake of funds. Standing a little further out, people dressed in poor clothing walk … Continue reading
What Happens If……? — Part 2
In 1956, five missionaries laid down their lives on the banks of the Curaray River in the jungles of Ecuador. Did they become martyrs so that the Waodani (Auca is actually a perjorative term used by the Quechua.) tribe living … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged martyrs for Christ, rich man in hell, social gospel, tribal culture, United Nations, Waodani
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