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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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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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Update – Mattresses for Duaita, Liberia
A heart-felt thank you to those who have expressed your concern for the brethren in Liberia, West Africa. Several here at Defending Contending have risen to the challenge of providing help after our post Would You Sleep on This? At … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
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What Happens If……?
There are many mission organizations in the world today. In fact, we are currently visiting the Colorado Springs area where there are several hundred para-church organizations based. What is the purpose of these groups? They are involved in medical work, … Continue reading
Would You Sleep on This?
We are so grateful for those who have helped us with gifts for the work in Liberia with Village Church Planters. While we were in Liberia, we conducted our first Pastors’ Conference in the village of Duaita. It was not … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, church, Faith, God, Liberia, Missions, Religion, Theology
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Moving to Liberia!
Dear friends of Defending Contending, Our website Village Church Planters is presenting the trip we recently made to Liberia, West Africa in color pictures and word pictures, and we hope and pray that you will be encouraged in the prayers … Continue reading
Special Prayer Request – URGENT!
I spoke with my father this morning who is planting a church east of Colorado Springs, CO. He has passed on a prayer request for a young man, Aaron Clark. This young man is the associate pastor in Conyers, Georgia. … Continue reading
Living With Eternity in View?
Do we who claim the name of Christ live with eternity in view, or does what the world have to offer with all of its cheap baubles keep us attracted like a moth to the fire? If it is the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged an eternal perspective, cheap entertainment, Living for eternity, Paul Washer
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Landcruiser & Gifts for Liberia – Part 1
Village Church Planters has a very pressing need for an older 4×4 like a Toyota Landcruiser. While it does not have to be a Toyota Landcruiser, ideally, it needs to have the third seat in the back or even the … Continue reading
Jesus Our High Priest – Part 20 (Conclusion)
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the final (part 20) in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Community Bible Church, Encouragement, Great High Priest, Jesus Christ, John 17, Nevada, Prayer, Reno
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 18
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the eighteenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Community Bible Church, Encouragement, Great High Priest, high priestly prayer, Jesus Christ, John 17, Nevada, Prayer, Reno
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Amazing Grace? – Endorsing Homosexuality
Dear Friends, I wanted to pass on some information that I feel is very important. Romans 1:32 states, “Who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same … Continue reading
Jesus Our High Priest – Part 17
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the seventeenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Community Bible Church, High Priest, Jesus Christ, Nevada, priestly prayer, Reno
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 16
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the sixteenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Bible Study, Community Bible Church, High Priest, intercession for the saints, Jesus Christ, Nevada, Prayer, Reno
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 15
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the fifteenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Bible, Community Bible Church, High Priest, intercession, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Reno, Sermons
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 14
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the fourteenth in a series of twenty messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Community Bible Church, High Priest, intercession for the saints, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Reno
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Jesus Our High Priest – Part 13
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the thirteenth in a series of messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible Church … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Community Bible Church, Jesus Christ, Our High Priest, Prayer, Reno
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You and I have an average of about seventy or eighty years on this earth. During these years we are bombarded with the temporary. Make money. Get stuff. Be comfortable. Live well. Have fun. In the middle of it all, … Continue reading
Jesus Our High Priest – Part 12
We are pleased to continue the Saturday Sermon Series again. This is the twelfth in a series of messages from John 17. It was sovereignly delivered by Akash Sant Singh, who is one of the elders at Community Bible Church … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Prayer, Sermons
Tagged Akash Singh, Community Bible Church, Jesus Christ, John 17, Our Great High Priest, Prayer, Reno
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