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Category Archives: Encouragement
May 28 Update from Liberia, West Africa
Dear DefCon Friends, Just a short note to say that we have posted several new updates on our website from the jungles of Liberia, West Africa. Feel free to visit and see what the Lord is doing for His honor … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
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May Day! May Day! Don’t let the swindlers lead you astray!
The Tithe It is arguably the most pervasive doctrine of the Church, so well-received that even those who ardently decry any other form of abusive ministry will just as fervently defend this doctrine. “Will a man rob God? Yet you … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Den of Robbers, Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Giving, Tithe, Tithing
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The two hardest words for a Christian to say.
Anyone who’s been around the church for any length of time will no doubt be able to recall a time when they were hurt by a fellow Christian. It’s not something that we ever expect to happen among those that … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Bible, Blogging, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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The God of gods
That men may know that Thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH art the Most High over all the earth! ⎯ Psalm 83:18 In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with God, and the WORD was God. The … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments, Hymns of Praise, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Bible, Christianity, God, Gospel, Praise, Theology, Worship
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When it comes to sharing the gospel, is there ever a time to be silent?
I wanted to share with the readers of DefCon an article by Bobby Gonzales that raises a good question: “One of the marks of a Christian is a desire to share the good news of the life-transforming gospel with others. … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheist, Bible, Christianity, church, Evolution, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Stop confounding us with logic!
Posted in Abortion, Encouragement, News
Tagged Abortion, Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, infanticide, Jesus, murder, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 9 (Conclusion)” by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the conclusion of this nine part 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons
Tagged Bible, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Missions, Religion, Sermons
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In a nutshell.
A good read from the blog A Nut’s Notes: Got up this morning. Watched the morning news. Read my favorite blogs. Listened to songs. Checked my email. In a nutshell this is what I read and heard…. Celebrating 16 years … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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A letter to the pope.
Thanks to Banner of Truth for reprinting this letter from Charles Hodge to Pope Pius the Ninth. In today’s atmosphere of blur-the-lines doctrinal positions it’s refreshing to see how men of old stood their ground on principles and refused to … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible, Buddha, Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity, church, death, Eucharist, Eucharist Minister, Faith, False Teachers, God, Gospel, Grace, heresy, Hindu, Hinduism, Indulgence, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mary, Memorial, Mexico, Pagan, Pope, Quote, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, Worship
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I Wish I Was As Biblical As I Sound
I don’t know about anyone else, so I am speaking entirely about myself. So I want to be as candid as I can possibly be. I am not nearly as biblically grounded as I sound. Those that have read this … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
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What’s our Problem?
“I’m too busy. My schedule doesn’t work. I don’t like to read. I’m bored with it. I don’t understand it. I’ve read it before. I don’t know…I’m not drawn to it.I just struggle getting into it.” Have you ever heard … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement
Tagged Bible, excuses, Jim Elliff, Read your Bible, reading
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The Church – Why Bother?
I was privileged to be able to read this book before it went to print. My short review is below, but first – here is a short promotional video from the author, for the book which can be purchased here: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Random Selections, Recommended Books, Reviews
Tagged Christianity, church, Ecclesiology, Theology
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Behold, the Lamb of God!
The Lamb of God foreshadowed: Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and take for yourselves lambs according to your families, and slay the Passover lamb. You shall take a bunch of hyssop … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 6″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the sixth 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
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 5″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the fifth 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
Once More – with Feeling! “Government Education is Evil!”
I know – our (unregenerate) children are to be sent into the world’s system of “education” to be salt and light; ignoring the context which tells us it is Christians – not unsaved children of Christians – who are to … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Home School, Recommended Books, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Christianity, Government Education, Public Education, Worldview
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The Patriarchs Were People Like Us
How often have we looked at the patriarchs of the Old Testament with great reverence and maybe even wished we had just a modicum of the faith that they had? The Bible describes the great faith these men and women … Continue reading
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Your podcast is not your pastor.
DefCon has been pleased to provide our readers with our sermon of the week for several years now (over 300 available in our sermons category). But we know that this comes with a caution. With the advent of the internet, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Sermons, Theology
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 4″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the fourth in 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
A short film that examines the question: Are “good morals” enough?
If we don’t point to and focus on Christ, our morality is worthless and will not bring honor to our God. This 24 minute film was made by a handful of young people from my church. For the glory of … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Home School, Random Selections, Recommended Films, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Gospel, Theology
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“This Could Be Cancer”
While I have never really been one for making New Year’s Resolutions, God revealed some issues to me over the course of last year that I wanted to address in 2012. I wanted to make this the year we made … Continue reading
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What does the Bible say about OMG?
The following is from Growing 4 Life: “I was sitting at a sporting event, when the lovely, Christian lady beside me shouted, “Oh, my God!” as her child made a mistake. I cringed inside. And then I wondered, “does she … Continue reading
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God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like You, Lord Jesus. … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Quotes, Religion
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Daddies and daughters.
Ingrid Schlueter has hit the nail on the head with her article Daddies and Daughters. Her piece should serve as a reminder to all fathers that even success in something as important as ministry should not come at the expense of … Continue reading
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
Finding Faithful Edlers and Deacons
This is an astounding little book! Everyone in the church would benefit from reading it. Those men who desire to serve or are currently serving in either of the offices of the church will benefit as they gain insight on … 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
What’s in a list of names?
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
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Sermons
Tagged church, Jesus Christ
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