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Category Archives: Missions & Martyrs
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
Posted in Abortion, Missions & Martyrs
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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
What receiving the Bible in your native tongue for the first time looks like.
Rejoice with me and be greatly encouraged (and deeply convicted) by watching this video of the Kimyal tribe receiving the New Testament in their language for the first time on March 16, 2010. Quote from the video: “We [in the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, News
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Indonesia, Jesus, Kimyal, Kimyal Tribe, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology
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Mattresses in Duaita, Liberia!
Praise the Lord for His goodness. I received an email from Pastor Philemon that the first of the mattresses have been purchased and taken via taxi to the village of Duaita. We are still about $200 short of our goal … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Bong County, camp mattresses, Duaita, helping the brethren, Liberia, the great commission, West Africa
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Apologizing for believing a lie.
According to this article, an African pastor has apologized for believing and furthering Harold Camping’s false prophecy: A pastor in Kasese District, who claimed the world would end on May 21, has apologised to residents. Pastor Isaac Muhindo, who has … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Calvary Chapel, church, Faith, Faith Bible, Family Radio, God, Harold Camping, heresy, Jesus, News, Religion, Theology
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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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Update – Mattresses for Duaita, Liberia
A heart-felt thank you to those who have expressed your concern for the brethren in Liberia, West Africa. Several here at Defending Contending have risen to the challenge of providing help after our post Would You Sleep on This? At … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
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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
Steve Lawson: Tolerance for everything except Christians.
HT: Belt of Truth
Posted in Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Apostasy, Atheism, Bible, Christian Persecution, Christianity, church, Debate, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Morality, News, Persecution, Religion, Theology
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Would You Sleep on This?
We are so grateful for those who have helped us with gifts for the work in Liberia with Village Church Planters. While we were in Liberia, we conducted our first Pastors’ Conference in the village of Duaita. It was not … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, church, Faith, God, Liberia, Missions, Religion, Theology
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Moving to Liberia!
Dear friends of Defending Contending, Our website Village Church Planters is presenting the trip we recently made to Liberia, West Africa in color pictures and word pictures, and we hope and pray that you will be encouraged in the prayers … Continue reading
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It is a crime against lost humanity to go in the name of Christ and missions just to do social work yet neglect calling men to repent—to give up their idols and rebellion—and follow Christ with all their hearts. – … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, K. P. Yohannan, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Get good books into the hands of African pastors.
Want to help get doctrinally sound theology books into the hands of pastors in Africa? Here are two ways: 1). There’s the Portuguese Adopt a Pastor program for Mozambique, Africa (along with video introduction) here. 2). You can also support … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, indigenous missions, Jesus, Liberia, Missions, Missions in West Africa, Mozambique, News, Religion, Theology
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Missions: From the comfort zone to the combat zone.
Posted in Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Aid, Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, HUnger, Jesus, Martyrs, Mission, Pilgrims, Poverty, Religion, Thanksgiving, Theology, World Hunger
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If a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice? – David Livingstone 1813 – 1873
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, Christ, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion
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Landcruiser & Gifts for Liberia – Part 1
Village Church Planters has a very pressing need for an older 4×4 like a Toyota Landcruiser. While it does not have to be a Toyota Landcruiser, ideally, it needs to have the third seat in the back or even the … Continue reading
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Consider the call of the Throne above, “Go ye,” and from round about, “Come over and help us,” and even the call from the damned souls below, “Send Lazarus to my brothers, that they come not to this place.” Impelled, … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jim Elliot, Martyr, Martyrs, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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