Category Archives: Encouragement

Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 1″ by Akash Sant Singh

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

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 →

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What’s in a list of names?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

If you are like me, you tend to not pay close attention to lists of names when you come across them in your Bible reading. Yes, those people are important to God, some lists demonstrate important lineages. There is a … Continue reading →

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What if…?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

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 →

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Pastor Philemon’s New House Pictures

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

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 →

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A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God Defining Who is the Son of God and Proving His Eternal Existence INTRODUCTION             Over two-thousand years ago in the small village of Bethlehem, made famous as the boyhood home … Continue reading →

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A New Year for God or Another Year for Me?

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

When I was a young child in gradeschool, I can remember that every New Year’s Day, our parents required us to sit down and write out a brand new list of resolutions. I can distinctly remember putting down things like: … Continue reading →

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DefCon reaches 2 million visits.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

On December 31, 2011, at approximately 10:00 pm (EST), DefCon received its two-millionth hit. In the four years and four months that this blog has been active, we’ve published 3,768 posts (counting this one) and accumulated 22,220 comments. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Great Heresies – and the Worldviews that Spawn Them

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

“1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow … Continue reading →

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New Age vs Christianity

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

New Age vs Christianity   Naturalism New Age Christianity God God does not exist; belief in God results from superstition Pantheism: God is impersonal; is above good and evil; everything is God God is the triune, eternal, personal, almighty, sovereign, … Continue reading →

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The Way of Salvation

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading →

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Tebow makes us uncomfortable.

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

Regardless of whether or not you like football, you will still like the clarity and keen observations presented in this USA Today article. Columnist Larry Taunton does a great job revealing that even in sports, the media’s bias propaganda machine … Continue reading →

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The Tragedy of American Compassion

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

The Tragedy of American Compassion – Marvin Olasky Reviewed by Stuart Brogden, 30 Oct 2011 Tragedy and Compassion – two words that we don’t normally associate together. How could compassion be tragic? While we likely have different levels of bad … Continue reading →

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For Whom Did Christ Die? The Simple Logic of Limited Atonement

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Did Christ Die for All Men? Or Did He Die for Only Some Men? “The simple logic of  Limited Atonement or particular redemption” At some point in our Christian walk we must ask ourselves this vital question: “Who did Christ … Continue reading →

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$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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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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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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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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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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He Has Sent Redemption

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

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IndoctriNation

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I just finished watching this movie. A gentle but forceful examination of the government school system in our country, revealing why it can not be reconciled with a Christian worldview. WACO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — As the … Continue reading →

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The lady in the rose garden.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

A lesson for all of us to consider from the puritan Joseph Meade: I once walked into a garden with a lady to gather some flowers. There was one large bush whose branches were bending under the weight of the … Continue reading →

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Billy talks to his pastor

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Bulimia

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Several years ago, the news was full of stories of otherwise normal teenage girls who either didn’t eat enough to nourish their bodies (anorexia) or would consume massive quantities only to barf it up soon thereafter (bulimia). (Fine topics for … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Prayer

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

A dear sister in Christ sent me this, I believe this could be used for all children as well as grandchildren… I ask not for riches for my little boy; His poverty – this is my plea; That poor in … Continue reading →

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What Is a True Christian?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

What Is a True Christian? Based on Article http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-is-a-true-christian.php by Jeremy Walker 2 Corinthians 5:17 is foundational in that it makes a clear declaration that one who is a Christian is one who has been changed! Read and consider it … Continue reading →

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TWTG For Free!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Awhile back I blogged on a favorable book review of Dan Phillips’ “The World Tilting Gospel” by Matt Shultz. As an update Dan Phillips has a post up today at Pyro pointing readers to the tantalizing fact that for a … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church  By Joel Taylor, Pastor-Teacher Dr. James White has some pretty honest reasons why, if you are shopping for a local Christian fellowship, you may want to dismiss a Reformed Baptist Church. … Continue reading →

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Why Me Lord? by Ross King

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

” Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  – 1 Thess 5:16 – 18

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Little Sins

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Little Sins from http://www.gracegems.org/ (J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same–will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.” … Continue reading →

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Crying out for the power of the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 28, 2011 by
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