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Category Archives: Evangelism
What the gospel is NOT.
Meet James Lyman. He is the man in the below video street preaching (I use the term very loosely as to not bring reproach upon those men out there who actually preach Christ and Him crucified on street corners). As … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Evangelism
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Street Preaching, Theology
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Liberia Update from The Jungle Missionary
Dear Friends, First, we have made a decision to use this update to preempt our monthly prayer letter “The Village Voice” just on alternating months. Pictures can take a long time to upload as well, and it can literally take … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
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Giving Themselves Away
At the end of the story, after the student defeats his professor in the debate, it is revealed that the student is Albert Einstein. In actuality, there was probably no such debate, and this certainly isn’t a true story about … Continue reading
Quiz: Are you loving or unloving?
Here’s a quick and simple six-question quiz to determine whether you’re loving (“tolerant”) or unloving (close minded and “intolerant”). 1). You’re sitting in a coffee shop when a woman at another table gets up–leaving her coffee unattended–to get a … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Quizzes
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 8″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the eighth 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 Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons
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What’s the Big Deal?
It is rather shocking to see this man arrested with no warning while reading the Bible in a public place. Here’s some further explanation from the Advocates for Faith and Freedom website—the lawyers handling the case for the Christians. Initially, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Evangelism
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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 7″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the seventh 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 Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons
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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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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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The most terrifying truth in Scripture.
Posted in Evangelism, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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But What About…?
“Jesus didn’t really exist.” “The Bible was written by a bunch of illiterate goat herders.” “Christianity just borrowed from other religions.” Have you ever heard any of these objections from people when you are attempting to explain the gospel to … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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Here I Stand…
I want to make something clear. I am a born again follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. This means I believe I was born a sinner and that my actions put me at war with God. Because of that, God … Continue reading
An open letter to Rosie O’Donnell.
Dear Rosie: After watching the exchange between you and the street preacher in the brief video clip below, I felt compelled to respond. I am not privy to the conversation between you and the men before the video began rolling … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Evangelism, News, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, News, Religion, Rosie O'Donnell, Street Preaching
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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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The Great Exchange.
Life is filled with unanswered questions. The most troubling of which are questions surrounding the afterlife. For example: What happens to us after we die? Who will find themselves in Hell? How does someone get to Heaven? We hear many … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Pilgrim's Corner, Theology
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (929)
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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ABC–Always Be Closing?
Lately during really good witnessing encounters the question about what to do with someone who appears really remorseful over his or her sin has resurfaced for me. The other person who was witnessing with me took this as an opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God
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
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Charismania, Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus IS Lord, Mormonism, Occult, Prosperity Pimps, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, The Occult, Theology
Tagged Christ, John MacArthur, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Son of God, T.D. Jakes
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The Death of Christopher Hitchens
Renown speaker, author and self avowed atheist Christopher Hitchens died at age 62 yesterday. Mr. Hitchens was perhaps most well-known for his atheism and consistent attacks against religion, primarily Christianity. He was previously diagnosed with esophageal cancer and underwent medical … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Atheism, Bible, Cancer, christopher, death, God, Heaven, Hell, hitchens, Jesus, judgment, Salvation, Sin, sinner
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Debate: Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
Here’s the hard-to-find debate between the great Christian apologist, Walter Martin, and the infamous anti-theist, Madalyn Murray O’Hair. DefCon makes this classic debate from 1968, entitled Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair, available to you as an MP3 download. … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Evangelism
Tagged Anti-theism, Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, God, Jesus, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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For Whom Did Christ Die? The Simple Logic of Limited Atonement
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
Posted in Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, Studies in Ephesians, Theology
Tagged atonement, Calvinism, cross, doctrines of grace, election, John Owen, Limited Atonement, Logic, Paticular Redemption, Salvation, Theology
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Living Dangerously: A Dangerous View
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
Posted in Evangelism, Reviews
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Forsake everything and preach Christ to the Arabic world.
Posted in Evangelism, Islam, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Islam, Jesus, Missions, Theology
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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)
What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Evangelism, Gospel, justified
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Better to never have been born
HT-I’ll be Honest
What to do when wickedness increases
If you listen to most within America’s ‘Evangelical’ community, the way to battle wickedness is to be relevant with the culture, or to put conservatives in office that will enforce laws on the wicked and make them do right, taking … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, godliness, increase in wickedness, Jesus Christ
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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
What is the Church?
Recently, I entered into an internet conversation on the purpose of the church. Dangerous territory, I know, but fools run in where angels fear to tread. The conversation started by the posting of an article about a “church” known as … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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