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Category Archives: Missions & Martyrs
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
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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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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
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Tagged Bible, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Missions, Religion, Sermons
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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
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A Liberia Update!
Howdy to all, Well, today was very interesting for a number of reasons both with blessings and difficulties. One of the deacons in Pastor Philemon’s church is a Secret Security Service agent for the President! Because of this he knows … Continue reading
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
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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
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Conrad Mbewe: “Africa’s rural areas are in desperate need of the true gospel.”
An excerpt from Conrad Mbewe’s article, Africa’s rural areas are in desperate need of the true gospel. “What struck me the most, however, was that while in Lusaka we are falling over each other to plant more and more Reformed Baptist … Continue reading
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
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
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Obedience to the great commission has more consistently been poisoned by affluence than by anything else. – Ralph Winter 1924 – 2009
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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
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Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Quotes, Religion
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Not, how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself. – John Wesley 1703 – 1791
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John Wesley, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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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
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
Pastor Philemon’s New House Pictures
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
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, new house, Philemon, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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Goodbye to The Desert Pastor!
Dear DefCon Friends and Readers, After speaking with Pilgrim, we have decided to share some exciting personal changes. Many of you are aware that we have been involved with missions for quite some time both as the son of missionary … Continue reading
$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?
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
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, Missions, new house, orphans, Philemon
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PA Systems & Solar Lanterns
We are so thankful to the Lord for technology. Many times we take things for granted here in America, but in many parts of the world things like electricity and lighting are not easy to come by. In fact, in … Continue reading
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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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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The Three Most Dangerous Words …
It’s a girl. Of course, history is full of such reports. But it’s easy to push history from one’s mind. How horrible – and that mother who killed 8 girls. May God have mercy. We must remember – with all … Continue reading
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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
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