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Tag Archives: Missions
The American Dream is NOT for Christians!
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
Leaving on a Jet Plane!
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
Posted in Liberia
Tagged airfare to Africa, Liberia, Missions, passports, preaching the gospel, training pastors, travel, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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Quotes (781)
“‘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
Scam Into Blessing – Part 20 – The Conclusion
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
Scam Into Blessing – Part 19
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
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged displaced Liberians, exalting the Savior, former rebel, health wealth and prosperity gospel, large child population, Liberia, Missions, New Georgia Liberia, orphans, redeemed from a life of sin, the depravity of man, the great commission, the holiness of God, West Africa, worshiping God
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 18
Some of the women seemed to be upset, and I could not begin to imagine what the church leaders were thinking about what they had overheard. Twenty pairs of eyes followed me as I walked through their midst and off … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged brothers in Christ, colonialism, health wealth and prosperity gospel, James 2:10, Liberia, Missions, placing faith in Christ, preaching in college, true gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding Scripture, ungrateful hearts, West Africa, western Christianity
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 15
I learned after the meeting concluded why Paul had almost missed the final day of the conference. The first taxi he had been in was involved in an accident. A few passengers had minor injuries, but thanks to the Lord … Continue reading
Scam Into Blessing – Part 10
One of the first things you might notice in a church service is the decided absence of Bibles in Liberia. This is not just because many are not able to read, but because many books were destroyed during the fourteen … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged absence of Bibles, Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 17:9, Liberia, Liberian Bible Society, lizards, Missions, paradise, West Africa, wicked heart
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 5
The problem with prejudice is that it is pervasive. Its evil tentacles work their way down into the inner most part of your being. While your God-given conscience is screaming for attention and pointing out the error of your ways, … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged a thankful heart, ABWE, Great Commission, learning through trials, Liberia, Missions, Prayer, prejudice, West Africa
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 4
Leaving with Pastor Togba and Bro. Trexler, we headed across Monrovia. To understand a little better what I saw next, the reader should be aware that Liberia had been one of the most modern countries in West Africa, if not … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged ABWE, Liberia, Missions, Monrovia, Pastor Togba, the great commission, West Africa
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Landcruiser for Liberia?
If you know of anyone who may have a Toyota Landcruiser they would like to donate to the work of Village Church Planters – Liberia, please have them contact VCP via the information from Village Church Planters or E-mail e-mail … Continue reading
Liberia Missions on Facebook
We here at DefCon are encouraged in the work being done by missionaries around the world. One place that has grown quite special to us is the work in Liberia. It is our desire to expand the word about these … Continue reading
EE-Taow – It is Truth!
Words cannot express how one will be touched by this video that depicts the power of the gospel in ways that few of us have ever witnessed. Prepare to shed copious tears in rejoicing in the power of the Great God … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Bible, christian, Christianity, Ee-taow, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Missions
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VCP – Liberia – Sad News
Awhile back, we requested prayer for Pastor Philemon who is a national pastor working in the country of Liberia. He works through AFBM (African Fundamental Baptist Missions) and VCP (Village Church Planters). The pastor who heads up VCP is Sam … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, Missions, the death of his saints, Village Church Planters, West Africa
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What would your church do with $130,000,000.00?
Apparently First Baptist Dallas has chosen to spend that amount of money on a church building. Of course, had this news come out sooner I would have certainly included it in my post How To Know If Your Church Isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, News
Tagged 130 million dollar church, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, church fundraising, Dr. Robert Jeffress, expensive church buildings, Faith, First Baptist Church Dallas, God, heresy, Holy Bible, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Missions, News, Poor, prosperity Christianity, Religion, Rich, Theology
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Book review: “The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus” by John Cross.
From the author of The Lamb comes The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus. This book explains the gospel of Jesus Christ in the most detailed yet simple way that I have ever read. This easy-to-read book is full of … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Recommended Books, Reviews
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Book, christian, Christianity, church, Evangelism, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John R. Cross, Missions, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (612)
You wonder why people choose fields away from the States when young people at home are drifting because no one wants to take time to listen to their problems. Ill tell you why I left. Because those Stateside young people … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jim Elliot, Martyrs, Missions, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Stepping out of our comfort zones.
HT: Desert Pastor
Posted in Encouragement, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Martyrs, Missions, Theology
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Quotes (607)
Would that God would make hell so real to us that we cannot rest; heaven so real that we must have men there, Christ so real that our supreme motive and aim shall be to make the Man of Sorrows … Continue reading
Posted in Missions & Martyrs, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Hudson Taylor, J Hudson Taylor, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Martyrs, Missions, Theology
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How to know if your church isn’t spending enough on missions.
If your church resembles any of these below, there’s a good chance they’re probably not spending enough money on missions. And putting it all into perspective . . .
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mega Churches, Missions, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (537)
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” – Jim Elliott
Never Dull!
A missionary’s life is never dull! Truly he (and his wife and children) can say – TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! A beautiful missions video of African brothers and sisters being added to the Church can be found at The … Continue reading
The Heartbeat of God
New mission video and comments at The Desert Pastor on Kenya, East Africa.
“As an Atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God.”
Atheist Matthew Parris wrote an interesting piece entitled As an Atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God. Here’s one quote from his article: Now a confirmed atheist, I’ve become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Africa, Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Missionary, Missions, Religion, Theology
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