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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Posted at 7:57 AM
On this day, in the year 1745...Preached to the Indians from Isaiah 53:3-10. There was a remarkable influence attending the word, and great concern in the assembly; but scarcely equal to what appeared the day before, that is, not quite so universal. However, most were much affected, and many in great distress for their souls; and some few could neither go nor stand, but lay flat on the ground, as if pierced at heart, crying incessantly for mercy. Several were newly awakened; and it was remarkable that as fast as they came from remote places round about, the Spirit of God seemed to seize them with concern for their souls. After public service was concluded I found two persons more who had newly met with comfort, of whom I had good hopes; and a third of whom I could not but entertain some hopes, whose case did not appear so clear as the others; so that there were now six in all, who had got some relief from their spiritual distresses; and five whose experience appeared very clear and satisfactory. It is worthy of remark, that those who obtained comfort first were in general deeply affected with concern for their souls when I preached to them in June last.
Excerpted from: Diary of David Brainerd
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Posted at 7:25 PM
Mark Cahill's Monthly NewsThere just seems to be so much going on in our world today. The Olympic Games are about to start up again; the political conventions will be starting soon, etc. Didn't we just have the Olympic Games? Didn't America just vote for a President? Time seems to be moving quickly....
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Posted at 5:10 PM
Living Waters Monthly NewsletterThe latest Living Waters newsletter is now available on-line. Ray Comfort's ministry educates God's people in the principals of Biblical evangelism, encourages the Body of Christ to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission, and equips every individual believer with the necessary resources to practically proclaim the everlasting gospel.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Posted at 9:10 AM
Ray Comfort's Monthly ColumnI was having a tough time. I couldn't draw a crowd. In fact, I couldn't draw a thing. That's why I had photocopied a picture of John Wayne onto a large piece of paper and was coloring it in with paints. I couldn't figure it out. When my friends used a sketch board while speaking in public, at least a few people gathered. This day, no one bothered to give me a second look. I was planning to color in the picture and speak about how John Wayne lived and died as portrayed by Hollywood, and how he lived and died in real life. Death was no problem to the Duke; it was commonplace in the westerns in which he starred. So when it came to real life, one would think it wouldn't have bothered him too much. Naturally, it did. He called for Billy Graham to come to his bedside as he lay dying of cancer. The fact is, there's a Hollywood world, and then there's a real world. It is one thing to go out in a blaze of glory in a cowboy movie, but it's another thing to fade away under the merciless hand of a terminal disease. Anyway, there was no point in having a good illustration when there was no one to hear it....
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Saturday, August 4, 2007
Posted at 10:05 PM
The Voice of the MartyrsOn June 28, Hemanta Das, a Christian convert from Hinduism to Christianity, was brutally beaten by suspected members of a religious fanatic group. Das, a former member of the Hindutva fanatic group known as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, died four days later in a local hospital. The Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India has declared Brother Das the first Assamese martyr. Das was a member of the Guwahati Baptist Church. The Voice of the Martyrs' contacts in India report, "On several occasions, Brother Das was cautioned by radical groups of the dire consequences that would follow if he tried to convert people to Christianity." Christian leaders in Assam state say that this murder case has been reported to local police, but police have not yet found those responsible. Pray for the family of Brother Das and for the Holy Spirit to convict those responsible for this attack. Ask God to protect and encourage Christians in India. John 14:27, Colossians 3:15
Excerpted from: VOM News and Prayer Update
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Posted at 9:35 AM
Kirk Cameron's Monthly ColumnAs a backslidden atheist, I was fascinated by a recent interview with Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) and world famous philosophical atheist-turned-creationist, Anthony Flew (to watch, see LeeStrobel.com). After watching this 83-year-old Oxford professor, a fun apologetic equation popped into my mind that has proven effective with skeptics.
Plain and simple -- top atheist, Anthony Flew, has changed his mind about God. He said that Albert Einstein was right when he felt that there must be intelligence behind the integrated complexities in the natural world. In simple English, that means that Einstein said that dead things like rocks, metal, plastic, light, and air are made up of such complicated systems that depend on each other to exist, that there must be some intelligent being that put them together. "Mr. E=MC2" said that....
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
Posted at 12:45 PM
Over 55,000 Christians Martyred Each YearA German Religious Liberty Commission reports that as least 55,000 Christians are killed every year for their faith. Believers in India, Indonesia and Pakistan are at the greatest risk. Voice of the Martyrs describes one incident that did not result in the death of the pastor, but who barely survived a merciless beating. While passing out literature on the street in India, Pastor M. Aharon was mobbed by about 100 Hindu "radicals." Police prevented his escape...
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Thursday, August 24, 2006
Posted at 3:30 PM
How to get on Fire for GodRay Comfort stirs up the congregation at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee, California. "Get on fire for God and men will come to see you burn." You too can get on fire for God...today! Message recorded August 20, 2006.
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Friday, August 18, 2006
Posted at 10:30 AM
Mark Cahill Evangelism mp3Join special guest Mark Cahill as he stirs up the congregation at Lake Norman Baptist Church to do God's will, seeking and saving that which was lost. Does life beat death or does death beat life? Hint: 'For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.'
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