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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 2″ by Akash Sant Singh

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

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 →

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Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 1″ by Akash Sant Singh

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

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 →

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Goodbye to The Desert Pastor!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

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 →

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$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

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 →

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PA Systems & Solar Lanterns

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

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 →

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Forsake everything and preach Christ to the Arabic world.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by
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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

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 →

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The Inheritance

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

From Heartcry Magazine issue #68 … The following letter is one of the most beautiful that we have ever read regarding the submission of the believer’s will and personal aspirations to the will of God. It was sent from one … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 22, 2011 by

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 →

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Living by Faith?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

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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Posted on August 5, 2011 by

  What happened to the God-centered method of evangelism that calls sinners to repent and believe the Gospel? For the last 100 years people have been told to repeat a prayer, come forward, sign a card or get baptized to … Continue reading →

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What receiving the Bible in your native tongue for the first time looks like.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

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 →

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Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Anyone can profess to be a Christian but a genuine faith will be evidenced by how a person lives. – Mike Gendron

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What Happens If……? — Part 3

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

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 →

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Posted on May 12, 2011 by

We do not act as the salt of the earth or shine as the light of the world by necessarily denouncing the sins of our worldly associates. Our own holy life will serve as a sufficient rebuke. And our interest … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 2, 2011 by

The truly wise man is he who believes the Bible against the opinions of any man. If the Bible says one thing, and any body of men says another, the wise man will decide, “This book is the Word of … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 27, 2011 by

 Tragically, the many warnings given in the New Testament about spiritual deception are not taken seriously. People are so comfortable in their church or religion that they have no hunger for spiritual truth. Deluded by arrogance, they deny their ignorance … Continue reading →

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Would You Sleep on This?

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

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 →

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Posted on April 12, 2011 by

The most terrifying words any professing Christian could ever hear would be the Lord Jesus declaring: “I never knew you, depart from me” (Mat. 7:23). On judgment day those words will be heard by many who once made professions of … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 26, 2011 by

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 →

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Get good books into the hands of African pastors.

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

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 →

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Landcruiser & Gifts for Liberia – Part 1

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

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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Posted on December 28, 2010 by

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 →

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Book recommendation: “Radical” by David Platt.

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

When I picked up this book to read it I told myself that no matter how good any part of it was, I would not post any portion of it as a quote on DefCon (because time is so little … Continue reading →

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The American Dream is NOT for Christians!

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

I was overwhelmed as I heard this brief clip. David Platt, pastor The Church at Brook Hills, is correct as he ministers in a way that is not designed to tickle itching ears. Being a true Christian demands radical obedience … Continue reading →

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Leaving on a Jet Plane!

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

The Pilgrim and I want to bring to your attention again our upcoming trip to Liberia. This will take place, Lord willing, end of February to beginning of March 2011. Our Liberian brothers are putting together a very rigorous itinerary … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 4, 2010 by

“‘Not called!’ did you say? ‘Not heard the call,’ I think you should say. Put your ear down to the Bible, and hear Him bid you go and pull sinners out of the fire of sin. Put your ear down … Continue reading →

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Trip to Liberia

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

Many of you have been reading the account of my trip to Liberia that took place in January 2007. The trip was definitely life-changing for me and I continue to correspond and speak with several Liberian pastors since that time. … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 20 – The Conclusion

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

Sitting on the porch after lunch, I spent time revisiting the events of the previous two weeks. 35 souls in the Pastors’ Conference with a handful more at the college and Prince that morning, I considered the work of God … Continue reading →

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Scam Into Blessing – Part 19

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Early on Saturday morning, a crowd began to gather just outside of Pastor Togba’s property. Some music was being played and I recognized a couple of what sounded like gospel tunes. It was not long before a crowd gathered to … Continue reading →

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