Comments for Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com Pastor, Husband, Father, and Follower of Jesus Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Feeling Stuck by Something Has Got To Change! | Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/feeling-stuck/comment-page-1/#comment-2387 Something Has Got To Change! | Phil Ressler Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:50 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1230#comment-2387 <p>[...] out last week’s list, but another suggesting I would offer is changing media diet. What are you consuming? In much the [...]</p> [...] out last week’s list, but another suggesting I would offer is changing media diet. What are you consuming? In much the [...]

]]> Comment on Feeling Stuck by Dr. Barry Kolb http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/feeling-stuck/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Dr. Barry Kolb Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:38:44 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1230#comment-2358 <p>A recent blog of mine might be helpful too: http://docvmp.com/?p=1919</p> A recent blog of mine might be helpful too: http://docvmp.com/?p=1919

]]> Comment on A Miracle Moment for Meagan by He Will Be Called Jesus (Christmas Eve Message) | Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com/posts/a-miracle-moment-for-meagan/comment-page-1/#comment-2252 He Will Be Called Jesus (Christmas Eve Message) | Phil Ressler Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:31:00 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1195#comment-2252 <p>[...] During part of this message there is a video that is shown. You can see the video in my last post. [...]</p> [...] During part of this message there is a video that is shown. You can see the video in my last post. [...]

]]> Comment on A Letter to the Members of Lord of Life by Great God and a Great Church | Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/a-letter-to-the-members-of-lord-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-2234 Great God and a Great Church | Phil Ressler Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:09:34 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1162#comment-2234 <p>[...] Two weeks ago I had shared in my weekly email how Lord of Life was having some trouble meeting our expenses at the end of the year. Our expenses had exceeded our income. Our ministry has accomplished some awesome things in the past year, but as we look forward to the next year it was important that we live within the means of God’s provision. We don’t want to spend what we don’t have. [...]</p> [...] Two weeks ago I had shared in my weekly email how Lord of Life was having some trouble meeting our expenses at the end of the year. Our expenses had exceeded our income. Our ministry has accomplished some awesome things in the past year, but as we look forward to the next year it was important that we live within the means of God’s provision. We don’t want to spend what we don’t have. [...]

]]> Comment on He Will Be Called Wonderful Counselor by He Will Be Called Prince of Peace | Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com/sermons/he-will-be-called-wonderful-counselor/comment-page-1/#comment-2226 He Will Be Called Prince of Peace | Phil Ressler Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:49:50 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1151#comment-2226 <p>[...] 27: Wonderful Counselor December 4: Mighty God December 11: Everlasting Father December 18: Prince of [...]</p> [...] 27: Wonderful Counselor December 4: Mighty God December 11: Everlasting Father December 18: Prince of [...]

]]> Comment on Not Abandoned by Mikayla http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/not-abandoned/comment-page-1/#comment-2167 Mikayla Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:56:13 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=1145#comment-2167 <p>Hey thanks for this great message. having a very difficult time sensing God's presence at the moment, yet I KNOW He is with me and will always be with me. I just needed the reminder to hang in there, trust in God, and to not give up hope :)</p> Hey thanks for this great message. having a very difficult time sensing God’s presence at the moment, yet I KNOW He is with me and will always be with me. I just needed the reminder to hang in there, trust in God, and to not give up hope :)

]]> Comment on Overcoming Anger by Kathie Clark http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/overcoming-anger/comment-page-1/#comment-1937 Kathie Clark Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:48:36 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=974#comment-1937 <p>I had a few angry moments when I went through my surprise divorce 20 years ago. But I quickly learned that the devil owns anger. I desperately wanted my 4 children (ages 8-18) to remain whole and innocent. I did not want to be the bitter ex wife. I had to dissipate my anger. There were two things I found useful. 1) I went to sleep at night listening to classical music. 2) I laughed out loud when the devil tried to warp my thoughts. I might be driving the car forcing myself to laugh and smile (remember - God is the Lord of the dance!). Pretty soon the evil destructive thoughts of my ex were gone and I could start to converse with God and notice the changing leaves on the trees or a rainbow. God is good (when?) ALL THE TIME!</p> I had a few angry moments when I went through my surprise divorce 20 years ago. But I quickly learned that the devil owns anger. I desperately wanted my 4 children (ages 8-18) to remain whole and innocent. I did not want to be the bitter ex wife. I had to dissipate my anger. There were two things I found useful. 1) I went to sleep at night listening to classical music. 2) I laughed out loud when the devil tried to warp my thoughts. I might be driving the car forcing myself to laugh and smile (remember – God is the Lord of the dance!). Pretty soon the evil destructive thoughts of my ex were gone and I could start to converse with God and notice the changing leaves on the trees or a rainbow. God is good (when?) ALL THE TIME!

]]> Comment on Overcoming Lawlessness by Phil http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/overcoming-lawlessness/comment-page-1/#comment-1925 Phil Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:39:27 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=941#comment-1925 <p>Kristen - such a great reply and insight. We are often much better at applying God's law to others than we are at applying it to ourselves. When we start to point the finger at others we must realize the finger is going to point right back at us. That is always the temptation when teaching about sin. We start thinking about all the other people who need to hear this teaching and be convicted in their sin. But I need to be convicted in my sin. The message is for me. I need to hear it. I need to repent and receive the love of Jesus. If Paul was the chief of sinners. What does that make me? It all goes back to humility.</p> <p>One person replied to me on Sunday and said, "Pastor you were preaching to me today."</p> <p>I told him, "That was not totally true, I was preaching to myself."</p> <p>Next Sunday I will be sharing about David and Nabal. David was out to kill Nabal because he was insulted by Nabal. But the wise Abigail intervenes and is able to show David that he is no better than Nabal and just as foolish. Beware judging and convicting him, lest you be judged and convicted yourself. Praise God, David had the humility to listen to Abigail and recognize his own sin.</p> <p>I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I am glad for the conversation.</p> Kristen – such a great reply and insight. We are often much better at applying God’s law to others than we are at applying it to ourselves. When we start to point the finger at others we must realize the finger is going to point right back at us. That is always the temptation when teaching about sin. We start thinking about all the other people who need to hear this teaching and be convicted in their sin. But I need to be convicted in my sin. The message is for me. I need to hear it. I need to repent and receive the love of Jesus. If Paul was the chief of sinners. What does that make me? It all goes back to humility.

One person replied to me on Sunday and said, “Pastor you were preaching to me today.”

I told him, “That was not totally true, I was preaching to myself.”

Next Sunday I will be sharing about David and Nabal. David was out to kill Nabal because he was insulted by Nabal. But the wise Abigail intervenes and is able to show David that he is no better than Nabal and just as foolish. Beware judging and convicting him, lest you be judged and convicted yourself. Praise God, David had the humility to listen to Abigail and recognize his own sin.

I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. I am glad for the conversation.

]]> Comment on Overcoming Lawlessness by Kristen Ernst http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/overcoming-lawlessness/comment-page-1/#comment-1924 Kristen Ernst Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:24:49 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=941#comment-1924 <p>I think the careful part about this message I took away is that it can be a dangerous trap to fall into looking for the lawlessness in others, that we pridefully don't look at our own shortcomings (which include pride). Also, what we perceive as lawlessness may not always be as evil as that. We may not truly know the inner heart of others. The man of lawlessness that Paul speaks of in 1Thessalonians Ch.2 is truly evil and is an antichrist. This is not something we need to fear though because God has already defeated him. God is in complete control. I thought that verse James 4:10 at the end were beautiful words to live by.(Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. Let’s not think of ourselves more highly than we ought, but think of ourselves with sober judgement (see Romans 12:3), that Jesus would be glorified in our lives.) Interestingly enough, my phone's bible quote for the day today is the very next two verses, James 4:11-12: (Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?) Another verse that came to mind was Ephesians 4:29,31-32: (Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Get rid of bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.) The Bible calls us to love one another. When we put on the cloak of humility and realize how terrible sinners we ourselves are and how awesome our God is, it is so much easier to truly love and to forgive and strive to be more like Christ.</p> I think the careful part about this message I took away is that it can be a dangerous trap to fall into looking for the lawlessness in others, that we pridefully don’t look at our own shortcomings (which include pride). Also, what we perceive as lawlessness may not always be as evil as that. We may not truly know the inner heart of others. The man of lawlessness that Paul speaks of in 1Thessalonians Ch.2 is truly evil and is an antichrist. This is not something we need to fear though because God has already defeated him. God is in complete control. I thought that verse James 4:10 at the end were beautiful words to live by.(Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. Let’s not think of ourselves more highly than we ought, but think of ourselves with sober judgement (see Romans 12:3), that Jesus would be glorified in our lives.) Interestingly enough, my phone’s bible quote for the day today is the very next two verses, James 4:11-12: (Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?) Another verse that came to mind was Ephesians 4:29,31-32: (Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Get rid of bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.) The Bible calls us to love one another. When we put on the cloak of humility and realize how terrible sinners we ourselves are and how awesome our God is, it is so much easier to truly love and to forgive and strive to be more like Christ.

]]> Comment on Slaying Giants by Facing the Giants | Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com/sermons/slaying-giants/comment-page-1/#comment-1913 Facing the Giants | Phil Ressler Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:20:20 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?p=874#comment-1913 <p>[...] had a lot of fun with the message this past week on David and Goliath. Friday and Saturday I attempted to learn to use the sling. I was proud of myself on Sunday that I [...]</p> [...] had a lot of fun with the message this past week on David and Goliath. Friday and Saturday I attempted to learn to use the sling. I was proud of myself on Sunday that I [...]

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