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Category Archives: Evangelism
“I Hope You Rot in Hell!”
Yesterday, a terrible tragedy struck Northern Nevada. Many of you have probably seen the news about a man who fired on several people, ultimately killing four of them, before taking his own life. Five of the people who were shot … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, News
Tagged Carson City, death, forgiveness, God, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, mercy, murder, National Guard, Nevada, shooting, sins
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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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If God Would Just Show Me a Miracle…
I think that just about every Christian who has ventured out to share their faith has heard this claim at one time or another. It seems reasonable enough, “God, if you are real, show me!” Why can’t someone make that … Continue reading
Whosoever will?
For those who insist John 3:16 solidifies man has free will, this video is for you. Click here…
Evangelism, Facebook, and modesty.
What does evangelism, Facebook, and modesty have in common? More than you may think. Thanks to Trish Ramos for daring to touch this taboo issue affecting the church. I wish more women like Trish would take a stand with the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, feminism, God, Jesus, Modesty, Religion, Theology
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My thoughts on youth ministry and Vacation Bible School.
Summertime means BBQ, swimming pools, fireworks, and lemonade. But it also means sweltering heat, mosquitoes, and Vacation Bible School. For many Christians this is the time of the year when they’re all abuzz about the wildly popular week-long evangelical event … Continue reading
Campus Crusade for Christ to remove offensive word from organization’s name
Considering the fact that Campus Crusade for Christ was the organization that gave us the “4 Spiritual Laws” that began with “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life” I shouldn’t really be too surprised about what … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, News
Tagged Bill Bright, Campus Crusade for Christ, Cru, relevance
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Just Stop and Think
Source: Just Stop And Think
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Evangelism, Faith, God, heresy, Islam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology
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A Message for an Ungodly Nation headed for Divine Judgment
I just finished listening to this; do take some time to listen to John MacArthur’s sermon concerning America. Listen or download here…
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, false prophets, God, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur, judgment
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Have You Asked Jesus to Leave You Alone Yet?
Have you asked Jesus to leave you alone yet? Maybe you are like me and you were called by Jesus as a young adult. Or maybe you have known of Jesus your entire life. Maybe your earliest memories of childhood … Continue reading
Another well-known name defends Warren
I read an excellent post by Mike Ratliff dealing with the push to accept Rick Warren and came across this post by Tullian Tchividjian, who finds things he likes about Rick Warren. You can read Tullian’s post here. I praise … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ
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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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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
Railing against Hell
This comes from gty.org… For the last two weeks, we’ve posted a series of articles from John MacArthur addressing the teachings of Rob Bell. It didn’t take long for one of the primary areas of contention to emerge from the … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, False Teachers, God, Hell, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur, judgment
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The Reality of Supernatural Faith
“Well,” you say, “isn’t faith natural?” Well…faith, to some degree, is natural. Certain kind of faith. When you turn on the faucet and drink the water, that is a certain kind of faith. You don’t know what’s playing in your … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur
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Human Inability
When God first saved me, I was caught up in the belief that I had a part in it, I accepted Jesus, invited Him into my heart. As I continue to grow in knowledge and maturity and study God’s word, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, doctrine of depravity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology
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The Distinguishing Mark of Christianity
Freedom or slavery—what’s the distinguishing mark of Christianity? In a generation fixated on freedom, fulfillment, and autonomy, the vote has been cast early and often for freedom. But the Bible is abundantly clear—slavery is the heart of what it means … Continue reading
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Gospel of Jesus Christ The Character of God The Holiness of God Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, and You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Habakuk 1:13 But your iniquities have made a separation between you … Continue reading
Sermon of the week: “Evangelizing Your World” by John MacAthur.
Your sermon of the week, Evangelizing Your World, is yet another fine message by John MacArthur that I encourage the readers of DefCon to check out.
Posted in Evangelism, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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“For the Christians are distinguished from other men neither by country, nor language, nor the customs which they observe. For they neither inhabit cities of their own, nor employ a peculiar form of speech, nor lead a life which is … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Quotes, Theology
Tagged Christlikeness, Endurance, good works, Holiness, Hope, Humility, longsuffering, Love, Patience, Pilgrims, Sanctification
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Paul Washer: “We haven’t even got the foundation straight.”
A proper response to How to make a false convert.
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Jesus Christ, News, Religion, Theology, Youth, Youth Group, Youth Ministry
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Changed by God
David Brainerd (1718-1747) was a missionary to the American Indians in New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania. Born in Connecticut in 1718, he died of tuberculosis at the age of twenty-nine. Many people know of his work among the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Jesus IS Lord, Recommended Books, Reviews
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The CRC sign truck ministry needs your help.
Below are some of the details about the Christian Research & Counsel sign truck ministry and how you can help out. We (Gery Cuprisin and Tom Jones) are going to take the CRC SignTruck on the first of three mission … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Bo, Book of Mormon, Boy Scouts, Boyscouts, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Should We Tell People Jesus Loves Them?
I’ve heard bold, outspoken Christians tell strangers that Jesus loves them. I’ve heard of people passing out candy and balloon animals along with a heartfelt, “Jesus loves you.” I hate to tell these individuals they should stop. Their proclamation of … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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IT will cost you E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ
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“Bible vs Joseph Smith” DVD outreach opportunity.
For those who are interested, here’s a great evangelistic opportunity from Tri-Grace Ministries: LAST CHANCE – BIBLE vs JOSEPH SMITH DVD OUTREACH Dear FPW’s (Faithful Prayer Warriors), This will be very short. Several people have contacted us about the possibility … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Documentary, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Film, Film Review, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joel Kramer, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Movie, Movie Review, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, video
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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
The poorest man in the world.
The following sobering piece comes from the Fruin family currently serving as missionaries in Mexico: _____________________________ The Meeting It was dusk on Friday evening as we were driving up the dirt road that we call the short-cut to our home that … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, Poverty, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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