Comments for Ramblin' Pastor Man http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com The Ramblings of a Small Town Pastor Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:11:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on J.I. Packer on Age Segregation in Churches Today by tituspresler http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2008/07/28/ji-packer-on-age-segregation-in-churches-today/#comment-73 tituspresler Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:11:44 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=83#comment-73 Helpful reflection. I have a similar reflection just posted on my blog in connection with a talk I gave in the context of a secular conference on livable communities, with a focus on elder affairs. See titusonmission.wordpress.com. – Titus Presler Helpful reflection. I have a similar reflection just posted on my blog in connection with a talk I gave in the context of a secular conference on livable communities, with a focus on elder affairs. See titusonmission.wordpress.com. – Titus Presler

]]> Comment on Sanctification in the Local Church – Some thoughts from Matt Chandler by Sanctification in the Local Church – Some thoughts from Matt Chandler ZPFDC http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/sanctification-in-the-local-church-some-thoughts-from-matt-chandler/#comment-72 Sanctification in the Local Church – Some thoughts from Matt Chandler ZPFDC Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:46:42 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=525#comment-72 [...] More: Sanctification in the Local Church – Some thoughts from Matt Chandler [...] [...] More: Sanctification in the Local Church – Some thoughts from Matt Chandler [...]

]]> Comment on Dr. Albert Mohler on the Prosperity Gospel by Voice from the Wilderness http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/dr-albert-mohler-on-the-prosperity-gospel/#comment-71 Voice from the Wilderness Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:11:30 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=521#comment-71 God warned us centuries ago that these days were coming. In 2Ti 4:3 He said; “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. I ask you, what could be more tickling to those who don’t know the Truth, than to hear their pastor say; “All you gotta do is take steps 1, 2, and 3 and you will be rich beyond the dreams of avarice!...and don’t forget to tuck in that generous love gift addressed to yours truly!” Because these have turned aside to myths they are susceptible to any snake oil salesman who comes down the pike. At worst they are idolaters who reveal their true hearts desire THE LOVE OF MONEY! What’s really sad is that God never promised anyone that they would be rich. On the contrary, we read things like 2Ti 3:12 which state; “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” Jesus Himself declared in Joh 16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." We must tell anyone who will listen that it’s not “All about them” but rather it’s all about HIM! Heb 12:1-2 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Thanks for the good post Dan! Soli Deo Gloria Mike God warned us centuries ago that these days were coming. In 2Ti 4:3 He said; “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. I ask you, what could be more tickling to those who don’t know the Truth, than to hear their pastor say; “All you gotta do is take steps 1, 2, and 3 and you will be rich beyond the dreams of avarice!…and don’t forget to tuck in that generous love gift addressed to yours truly!” Because these have turned aside to myths they are susceptible to any snake oil salesman who comes down the pike. At worst they are idolaters who reveal their true hearts desire THE LOVE OF MONEY! What’s really sad is that God never promised anyone that they would be rich. On the contrary, we read things like 2Ti 3:12 which state; “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” Jesus Himself declared in Joh 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” We must tell anyone who will listen that it’s not “All about them” but rather it’s all about HIM! Heb 12:1-2 Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Thanks for the good post Dan!
Soli Deo Gloria
Mike

]]> Comment on You Need the Gospel Every Day – John Piper by everday Gospel « Interstitial http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/you-need-the-gospel-every-day-john-piper/#comment-70 everday Gospel « Interstitial Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:11:45 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=513#comment-70 [...] Posted on August 17, 2009 by bkingr via Ramblin’ Pastor Man, here is a short video with John Piper explaining that we need the Gospel every [...] [...] Posted on August 17, 2009 by bkingr via Ramblin’ Pastor Man, here is a short video with John Piper explaining that we need the Gospel every [...]

]]> Comment on Temptation, Sin and the Displeasure of God– II Samuel 11 by Posts about Holy Spirit as of July 13, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/temptation-sin-and-the-displeasure-of-god%e2%80%93-ii-samuel-11/#comment-69 Posts about Holy Spirit as of July 13, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:22:35 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-69 [...] implied, and we intend to follow them WITHOUT extra-canonical promises or restrictions. Temptation, Sin and the Displeasure of God– II Samuel 11 – ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 07/13/2009 The following is a sermon preached at First [...] [...] implied, and we intend to follow them WITHOUT extra-canonical promises or restrictions. Temptation, Sin and the Displeasure of God– II Samuel 11 – ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 07/13/2009 The following is a sermon preached at First [...]

]]> Comment on Why I Don’t Have a Television and Rarely Go to Movies – By John Piper by starlingford http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/why-i-dont-have-a-television-and-rarely-go-to-movies-by-john-piper/#comment-68 starlingford Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:51:27 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-68 Hi Dan I've written a response John Piper's article in my blog, which can be found here: http://starlingford.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/keeping-an-unplucked-eye-on-things/ I would invite you to take a look and comment on it. You may disagree with it; on the other hand, you may find some of Piper's inconsistencies as peculiar as I do. Thanks, Gavin Hi Dan

I’ve written a response John Piper’s article in my blog, which can be found here:

http://starlingford.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/keeping-an-unplucked-eye-on-things/

I would invite you to take a look and comment on it. You may disagree with it; on the other hand, you may find some of Piper’s inconsistencies as peculiar as I do.

Thanks,
Gavin

]]> Comment on What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew About Him – by Dan Burrell by Posts about spiritual warfare as of June 16, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/what-your-pastor-wishes-you-knew-about-him-%e2%80%93-by-dan-burrell/#comment-67 Posts about spiritual warfare as of June 16, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:30:55 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=504#comment-67 [...] … Clinton Arnold has captured the essence of the issues surrounding spiritual warfar What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew About Him – by Dan Burrell – ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 06/16/2009 I just read a couple of posts by Dan Burrell [...] [...] … Clinton Arnold has captured the essence of the issues surrounding spiritual warfar What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew About Him – by Dan Burrell – ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 06/16/2009 I just read a couple of posts by Dan Burrell [...]

]]> Comment on 8 Common Problems with Evangelism – by Colin Adams by dikayo http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/06/12/8-common-problems-with-evangelism-by-colin-adams/#comment-66 dikayo Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:22:25 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=502#comment-66 Hello; Unfortunately, the source problem with evangelism is that the Gospel is misunderstood or not taught at all in many many churches. We have taken the message of forgiveness of sin and justification thru faith in Christ, for a life enhancement and self improvement. If we don't understand the "REAL GOSPEL" then how can we go out and share it with others? How can we have a burden to reach the lost? If we dont understand that people without Jesus will go to Hell, how can we care to talk to our unsaved family members? If we teach the real message from the pulpits, a natural response from the people has to be to go and share the Gospel. Thanks for reading! Hello;

Unfortunately, the source problem with evangelism is that the Gospel is misunderstood or not taught at all in many many churches.

We have taken the message of forgiveness of sin and justification thru faith in Christ, for a life enhancement and self improvement.

If we don’t understand the “REAL GOSPEL” then how can we go out and share it with others? How can we have a burden to reach the lost? If we dont understand that people without Jesus will go to Hell, how can we care to talk to our unsaved family members?

If we teach the real message from the pulpits, a natural response from the people has to be to go and share the Gospel.

Thanks for reading!

]]> Comment on The Future According to Jesus – Mark 13 by Posts about Holy Spirit as of June 10, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/the-future-according-to-jesus-%e2%80%93-mark-13/#comment-65 Posts about Holy Spirit as of June 10, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:11:24 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=500#comment-65 [...] the Supreme Court – has neglected its duty to inform the public conscience [about abortion] The Future According to Jesus – Mark 13 - ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 06/10/2009 This is part 5 of a 6-part series on the Gospel of [...] [...] the Supreme Court – has neglected its duty to inform the public conscience [about abortion] The Future According to Jesus – Mark 13 – ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com 06/10/2009 This is part 5 of a 6-part series on the Gospel of [...]

]]> Comment on The Identity of Jesus (and the difference it makes in our lives…)– Mark 8:27-38 by Posts about Holy Spirit as of June 2, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/the-identity-of-jesus-and-the-difference-it-makes-in-our-lives%e2%80%a6%e2%80%93-mark-827-38/#comment-64 Posts about Holy Spirit as of June 2, 2009 | PRAYtheREVOLUTION Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:17:10 +0000 http://ramblingpastorman.wordpress.com/?p=489#comment-64 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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