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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
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs, Sermons
Tagged Bible, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Missions, Religion, Sermons
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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
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 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
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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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
The Inheritance
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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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
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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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
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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Anyone can profess to be a Christian but a genuine faith will be evidenced by how a person lives. – Mike Gendron
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
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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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Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jerry Bridges, Jesus, Missions, Pursuit of Holiness, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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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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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
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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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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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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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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Book recommendation: “Radical” by David Platt.
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
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Recommended Books
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book Review, Book Reviews, christian, Christianity, church, David Platt, God, Gospel, Jesus, Missions, Radical, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Theology
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