Recovering the True Gospel

Below is an exert from a Paul Washer sermon (English with Danish subtitles).

Please Pray for the Persecuted Church

This Christmas, please pray for our brothers & sisters in Christ, who are being persecuted for their faith.

Merry Christmas!

Messianic Prophecies

Jesus Died - Paul Washer Sermon

Psalm 24

Of  David. A psalm.

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,

the world, and all who live in it;

2 for he founded it on the seas

and established it on the waters.

3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?

Who may stand in his holy place?

4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,

who does not trust in an idol

or swear by a false god.

5 They will receive blessing from the Lord

and vindication from God their Savior.

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,

who seek your face, God of Jacob.

7 Lift up your heads, you gates;

be lifted up, you ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in.

8 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord strong and mighty,

the Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, you gates;

lift them up, you ancient doors,

that the King of glory may come in.

10 Who is he, this King of glory?

The Lord Almighty—

he is the King of glory.

Father's Love Letter

With thanks to Fatherheart.

Whom Shall I Fear [God of Angel Armies]

A wonderful song by Chris Tomlin!

Run For Your Life

This is one of the most powerful sermons that I have heard in a long time: Run For Your Life by Carter Conlon, who is now Senior Pastor of Times Square Church in New York.

The scripture readings are: 1 Kings 18, 1 Samuel 18:10-11, Proverbs 7 and Proverbs 5.






Below is an exert from the sermon, for those of you who too busy to hear a full sermon.

Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: 1 November 2012

Please follow this link to Barnabas Fund's website in order to download a prayer guide.

Jesus Christ: Fulfillment of the Law

God's Law

Prayer Needed: There is a Church in Syria

https://barnabasfund.org/

There have been Christians in Syria since Biblical times, and today the country is home to a flourishing Christian population of 2.3 million. Hundreds of thousands of Christian refugees from Iraq have also escaped there from anti-Christian violence and cruelty in their homeland.

Until last year Syria was the one of the easiest places in the Arab world to be a Christian. The churches could practise their faith without much interference, and they were respected by the Muslim majority and even by the government.

But with the Arab Spring their conditions changed -- very much for the worse...

Please pray for our brothers & sisters in Syria.

Teachings on The Holy Spirit

This Is War

by Paul Washer

Cry Out For Greater Manifestations of

The Life and Power of The Holy Spirit

by Paul Washer

The Power of the Holy Spirit is Essential

by Paul Washer

Empowered by the Holy Spirit

by Paul Washer

 

How do I receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

by Tim Conway

It Will Cost You Everything

by  Steve Lawson

The Full Armor of God - Ephesians 6:11

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death." Revelation 12:11

Christian News: Hundreds more Christians reach South Sudan - Barnabas - Christian persecution

Hundreds more Christians reach South Sudan | Barnabas - Christian persecution

Published: Thursday 04 October 2012

Hundreds more Christian women and children airlifted to South Sudan

Project(s): 48-1078

Country: Sudan, Middle East and North Africa, South Sudan

Almost 500 vulnerable Christians have so far been airlifted to South Sudan as part of Barnabas Fund’s major operation to rescue 2,000 women and children trapped in Sudan.

The neediest Christian women and children have been identified

The second and third flights from Khartoum to Juba took place on Sunday (30 September) and Tuesday (2 October) respectively, following the first successful airlift on 19 September. We are prioritising the most needy women, around two-thirds of whom are widows, and children.
The returnees have received a grand welcome. The first arrivals were featured on South Sudan’s TV news, and the minister of humanitarian affairs has been at the airport in Juba to greet them. He congratulated our partners, Africa Inland Church – Sudan, for facilitating the evacuation of the South Sudanese from Khartoum.
The rescue mission is ongoing but will now be on hold for around three weeks because the airlines and aviation authorities in Sudan are occupied with the mass transportation of Muslim pilgrims to Saudia Arabia for the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

Background

On board the plane home to South Sudan

After the South voted to secede, people of Southern origin – most of whom are Christians – remaining in Sudan were stripped of their citizenship and given a deadline to leave. Their place in the country has become increasingly endangered as President Omar al-Bashir has repeatedly declared his intention to make the country’s next constitution 100% Islamic and strengthen sharia law.
While many Southerners have made their own way to South Sudan, hundreds of thousands remain trapped in a country that is increasingly hostile to their presence.
Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, International Director of Barnabas Fund, said: “We have pledged the funds to rescue 2,000 of the neediest Christian women and children from Sudan but we eagerly desire to be able to help more of those stranded in such a dangerous and inhospitable place. So please do give whatever you can towards this endeavour and let’s together get these vulnerable Christians home.”
The cost per person is £175 (€220, US$275, AU$260, NZ$345).

 

Please Pray:

• Give thanks for the successful transportation of almost 500 Christians from Khartoum to Juba so far. Pray that they will receive all the support they need to quickly establish new lives in South Sudan.
• Pray for those waiting to return to Juba, that the Lord will give them patience and grace, and keep them safe from all harm.
• Pray that the Lord will provide the funds so that we can transport many more than the originally planned total of 2,000 Christians to South Sudan.

 For further information & to donate, please visit:
http://www.barnabasfund.org/UK/News/Latest-emergencies/Hundreds-more-Christian-women-and-children-airlifted-to-South-Sudan.html

The Our Father Aramaic Lyrics - The Lord's Prayer (English Subtitles)

This beautiful Aramaic version of The Lord's Prayer is composed & sung by

Maurizio Urbani

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani | American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani | American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ

Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani is now FREE after being charged, convicted and sentenced to death for becoming a Christian. When Iranian officials demanded that he recant his faith in Jesus Christ or die, he responded, “I cannot.”

Praise The Lord!!!

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Christian Persecution

One With Them

The Missing Presence of God by Martyn Lloyd Jones

A Call For Discernment by Justin Peters

Biblical Evidence: Revealing God's Treasure - Sodom & Gomorrah

Source: Ark Discovery International

Letter from Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani

Below is the entire letter from Pastor Youcef obtained and translated into English by Jason DeMars of Present Truth Ministries, who the ACLJ has been working with on Pastor Youcef’s case from the beginning.

May 7, 2012

Greetings from your servant and younger brother in Christ, Youcef Nadarkhani.

To: All those who are concerned and worried about my current situation.

First, I would like to inform all of my beloved brothers and sisters that I am in perfect health in the flesh and spirit. And I try to have a little different approach from others to these days, and consider it as the day of exam and trial of my faith. And in these days which are hard in order to prove your loyalty and sincerity to God, I am trying to do the best in my power to stay right with what I have learned from God's commandments.

I need to remind my beloveds, though my trial due has been so long, and as in the flesh I wish these days to end, yet I have surrendered myself to God's will.

I am neither a political person nor do I know about political complicity, but I know that while there are many things in common between different cultures, there are also differences between these cultures around the world which can result in criticism, which most of the times response to this criticisms will be harsh and as a result will lengthen our problems.

From time to time I am informed about the news which is spreading in the media about my current situation, for instance being supported by various churches and famous politicians who have asked for my release, or campaigns and human rights activities which are going on against the charges which are applied to me. I do believe that these kind of activities can be very helpful in order to reach freedom, and respecting the human rights in a right way can bring forth great results in this.

I want to appreciate all those are trying to reach to this goal. But at the other hand, I'd like to announce my disgust at insulting words or activities which make stress and trouble, which unfortunately are done with the justification (excuse) of defending human rights and freedom, for the final result is so clear and obvious for me. Insulting the belief of other nations or people, whether they be a majority or minority, is not accepted and is an unworthy deed, specifically for those who have this teaching to love and respect others more than themselves and treat them the same as you want to be treated.

Then, burning and insulting is not a reverent behavior for a Christian, but it's worthy to be in obedience to the word of God and humble ourselves to glorify God.

I try to be humble and obedient to those who are in power, obedience to those in authority which God has granted to the officials of my country, and pray for them to rule the country according to the will of God and be successful in doing this. For I know this in this way I have obeyed God's word. I try to obey along with those whom I see in a common situation with me. They never had any complaint, but just let the power of God be manifested in their lives, and though sometimes we read that they have used this right to defend themselves, for they had this right, I am not an exception as well and have used all possibilities and so forth and am waiting for the final result.

So I ask all the beloved ones to pray for me as the holy word has said. At the end I hope this be prepared as soon as possible, as the authorities of my country will do with free will according to their law and commandments which are answerable to.

May God's Grace and Mercy be upon you now and forever. Amen.

Youcef Nadarkhani

The original letter in Farsi is posted here.

For updates on Paster Youcef, you can visit his Facebook profile, which is being kept updated by a friend.

God is Perfectly Crafting the Circumstances of My Life - Tim Conway

When Afraid, I Will Trust In God by Carter Conlon

http://www.youtube.com/user/TimesSquareChurch

http://www.tscnyc.org/

International Christian Concern's May News Letter

http://issuu.com/persecution/docs/2012-5_e-pesecution?mode=embed&pageNumber=4

Prayer Alert: Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Facing Execution in Next 24 Hours

I have posted a copy of an email I have just received from Persecution.org. Please join me in praying for our Christian brother, Youcef Nadarkhani and his family.

Dear Friend,  

We are asking for your urgent prayer for Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian pastor who may be executed within the next 24 hours if he continues to refuse to recant his faith in court. 

Youcef is the pastor of a house church in Rasht, Iran, and was arrested in October 2009 for opposing the education practice that forces non-Muslim students to read the Quran in school. Youcef had argued that the Iranian constitution permits children to be raised in their parents' faith; however, for defying Iranian authorities, Youcef was charged with apostasy.

Iranian officials used pressure tactics during Youcef's imprisonment as an attempt to coerce him to renounce his Christian beliefs, which included arresting his wife and threatening to seize his children. Still, Youcef remained firm in his faith, refusing to deny the name of his Savior Jesus Christ.

On September 22, 2010, Youcef was issued the death sentence for his conversion to Christianity and for encouraging the conversions of other Muslims. Youcef appealed the decision to the Supreme Court of Iran, claiming he had never been a Muslim and therefore could not be found guilty of apostasy. However, a written verdict upholding the death penalty and ordering an investigation was handed down on June 12. A reexamination of the case to determine whether Nadarkhani will live or die began on Sunday and has continued for the past two days. Early this morning, Youcef refused to deny his faith for the fourth time in court. Technically, he must only be granted three opportunities to return to Islam before he can be executed for apostasy.

Throughout his imprisonment, Youcef has trusted in the Lord and has been a bold witness of the redeeming work of Christ in his life. Remember, Jesus did not merely warn His followers that they might be persecuted; He promised it, saying, "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you... If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you," (John 15:18-20). 

Youcef has learned to delight in hardships and persecution for Christ's sake (2 Cor. 12:10). "Many attempt to flee from their spiritual tests... [but] no one will be victorious by escaping from them, but with patience and humility he will be able to overcome all the tests and gain victory," he wrote from Lakan Prison last June. "Although heaven and earth will fade, His word will still remain."

Sincerely in Christ,

Jeff King

President, ICC

International Christian Concern

www.persecution.org



Please remember to pray for the people who are hearing Pastor Youcef's testimony! Pray that many of them now turn to our Lord too and be saved! 

Persecution: Is It Coming? How Do We Prepare? by Paul Washer

There are so many Christians being persecuted around the world at the moment that many of us are wondering if/when our turn will come. I've just listened to this fantasic talk by Paul Washer & thought I'd share it with you because it is such a positive message!

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?" (Romans 8:35)

An Amazing Testimony: Jesus In My Prison Cell

This is the wonderful testimony of Daniel Baumann. You may need tissues!

"On a two-week trip to Iran, Daniel Baumann was arrested at the border, detained, tortured and interrogated for nine weeks. During that time he almost lost all hope until Jesus appeared to him in his cell and gave him the strength to go on."

Focus on The King!

Image used with the kind permission of Todd L Thomas.