Comments for Fellowship Evangelical Free Church http://fefc.com 8000 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Bulletin February 21, 2010 by Don Conger http://fefc.com/2010/02/19/bulletin-february-19-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-1564 Don Conger Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=2634#comment-1564 Fellowship, Could you tell me the titles of the songs you played on Sunday, Feb 21st? I can never remember enough to find them again. Also, can you do this every week? I think it would be easy to post somewhere on the site. I think 100's of people would find it useful and would really help to promote good music too. Thanks! Don. Fellowship,

Could you tell me the titles of the songs you played on Sunday, Feb 21st? I can never remember enough to find them again. Also, can you do this every week? I think it would be easy to post somewhere on the site. I think 100’s of people would find it useful and would really help to promote good music too. Thanks!

Don.

]]> Comment on Engage Update by Chris Holland http://fefc.com/2009/11/10/engage-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 Chris Holland Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:05:29 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=2037#comment-1457 I was wanting to fill in the response card and could not find one, I know that I was late in filling it out and hope that I can send this to you, My heart is drawn to helping out in the sound/lighting side of it, I did it for some time, I steped down to see if there was some where else that God wanted me to be involved in, I ask that you pray with me to see where He wants me the serve. Thanks Chris I was wanting to fill in the response card and could not find one, I know that I was late in filling it out and hope that I can send this to you,

My heart is drawn to helping out in the sound/lighting side of it, I did it for some time, I steped down to see if there was some where else that God wanted me to be involved in, I ask that you pray with me to see where He wants me the serve.
Thanks Chris

]]> Comment on Daughters of Eve – Complete Series by K.j. Henderson http://fefc.com/2009/07/20/daughters-of-eve-complete-series/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 K.j. Henderson Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:16:06 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1425#comment-1418 This is too funny. Great idea! I like the Mac commercial but not as funny as this one. I wish my church would allow us to be creative like this. I might come and visit sometime. My sister lives in Byrdstown,Tenn. K.j. Henderson Greenwood Christian Church-Greenwood, Indiana This is too funny. Great idea!
I like the Mac commercial but not as funny as this one.
I wish my church would allow us to be creative like this. I might come and visit sometime. My sister lives in Byrdstown,Tenn.

K.j. Henderson
Greenwood Christian Church-Greenwood, Indiana

]]> Comment on Sermon: The Spiritual Legacy of Economic Choices, October 11, 2009 by Charlotte Iverson http://fefc.com/2009/10/11/sermon-the-spiritual-legacy-of-economic-choices-october-11-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-896 Charlotte Iverson Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:15:30 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1843#comment-896 Is the only way I can go back and listen to earlier sermons is to have iTunes? Is the only way I can go back and listen to earlier sermons is to have iTunes?

]]> Comment on Sermon: Engage, September 13, 2009 by James Bradford http://fefc.com/2009/09/13/sermon-engage-september-13-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-866 James Bradford Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:34:40 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1771#comment-866 Wow!!! I live in Gainesville Florida and serve in a church currently as youth pastor. My daughter and in-laws attend Fellowship. I thank the Lord for your confidence in Him and I am excited about your journey. We will stay tuned. Wow!!! I live in Gainesville Florida and serve in a church currently as youth pastor. My daughter and in-laws attend Fellowship. I thank the Lord for your confidence in Him and I am excited about your journey.

We will stay tuned.

]]> Comment on “Daughters of Eve” sermon series Introduction by Ruby Hinds http://fefc.com/2009/07/10/daughters-of-eve-sermon-series-begins-july-12/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Ruby Hinds Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:24:32 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1367#comment-733 Thought you did an AWESOME job laying foundational truths for this issue and focusing it in the right place at the end. The church I came from on the west coast has spent years arguing over the issue of women as elders and still is not agreed on what to do -- people have left the church over it, etc. I am so grateful for the humility of the elder board to put unity over a personal sense of "being right". I think we were sitting behind Pastor Rick in the movie theater this afternoon (watching "UP"). We cried so much, we almost asked for prayer . . . Thought you did an AWESOME job laying foundational truths for this issue and focusing it in the right place at the end. The church I came from on the west coast has spent years arguing over the issue of women as elders and still is not agreed on what to do — people have left the church over it, etc. I am so grateful for the humility of the elder board to put unity over a personal sense of “being right”.
I think we were sitting behind Pastor Rick in the movie theater this afternoon (watching “UP”). We cried so much, we almost asked for prayer . . .

]]> Comment on “Daughters of Eve” sermon series Introduction by Nick and Diane Ryan http://fefc.com/2009/07/10/daughters-of-eve-sermon-series-begins-july-12/comment-page-1/#comment-732 Nick and Diane Ryan Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:55:04 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1367#comment-732 We love the way you and Greg teach! Is there any way we can see that video from service this morning. You guys are truly hilarious! Thanks, Nick We love the way you and Greg teach! Is there any way we can see that video from service this morning. You guys are truly hilarious!

Thanks,

Nick

]]> Comment on Sermon: Their Worm Does Not Die, June 28, 2009 by Christopher Overbay http://fefc.com/2009/06/28/sermon-their-worm-does-not-die-june-28-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-714 Christopher Overbay Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:17:43 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1329#comment-714 wow, what an awesome sermon. i have never heard this topic preached so honestly and accuratly. praise God for His word being brought forth without apology. many are fearful to preach on this topic as it can be offensive, but it is "by the fear of the Lord that men depart from sin". realizing God's holy hatred of sin only makes me appreciate the love demonstrated upon the cross. this is the type of preaching that makes men depart from sin.... not your best life now. wow, what an awesome sermon. i have never heard this topic preached so honestly and accuratly. praise God for His word being brought forth without apology. many are fearful to preach on this topic as it can be offensive, but it is “by the fear of the Lord that men depart from sin”. realizing God’s holy hatred of sin only makes me appreciate the love demonstrated upon the cross. this is the type of preaching that makes men depart from sin…. not your best life now.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Their Worm Does Not Die, June 28, 2009 by Jeff http://fefc.com/2009/06/28/sermon-their-worm-does-not-die-june-28-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-708 Jeff Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:43:42 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1329#comment-708 Greg, One correction in your sermon about Hell (I just taught a class on the literary influences on our thinking about heaven and hell). Although demons administered the punishments and seemed to have some authority in Hell, Dante's Satan (called Dis) was punished at the deepest level of hell (he was trapped in ice). Milton's Satan proclaims "It is better to reign in Hell than server in Heaven." It is more from Milton that we get the idea that the Devil owns Hell. Actually, Milton was being ironic and was illustrating the force of Satan's pride to take God's punishment (being cast into the lake of fire) and turn it into a domain where he could rule. Jeff Greg,

One correction in your sermon about Hell (I just taught a class on the literary influences on our thinking about heaven and hell). Although demons administered the punishments and seemed to have some authority in Hell, Dante’s Satan (called Dis) was punished at the deepest level of hell (he was trapped in ice). Milton’s Satan proclaims “It is better to reign in Hell than server in Heaven.” It is more from Milton that we get the idea that the Devil owns Hell. Actually, Milton was being ironic and was illustrating the force of Satan’s pride to take God’s punishment (being cast into the lake of fire) and turn it into a domain where he could rule.

Jeff

]]> Comment on Sermon: Their Worm Does Not Die, June 28, 2009 by Kathy Curley http://fefc.com/2009/06/28/sermon-their-worm-does-not-die-june-28-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-705 Kathy Curley Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:43:52 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1329#comment-705 I just wanted to let you all know how much I enjoyed the message preached Sunday.(June 28) It may seem strange to say or hear I enjoyed a sermon about Hell, but it was inspiring. It was the kind of message that I needed to make me bolder to tell others about the "Blessed Alternative", Jesus. I am a Southern Baptist from MS & was visiting your church with my husband & step-daughter, Mackenzie Everett. (Mackenzie lives in Knoxville.) Thanks again, & I look forward to visiting again in the future. Sincerely, Kathy Curley I just wanted to let you all know how much I enjoyed the message preached Sunday.(June 28) It may seem strange to say or hear I enjoyed a sermon about Hell, but it was inspiring. It was the kind of message that I needed to make me bolder to tell others about the “Blessed Alternative”, Jesus.
I am a Southern Baptist from MS & was visiting your church with my husband & step-daughter, Mackenzie Everett. (Mackenzie lives in Knoxville.) Thanks again, & I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Sincerely,
Kathy Curley

]]> Comment on Sermon: Their Worm Does Not Die, June 28, 2009 by Heather Maze http://fefc.com/2009/06/28/sermon-their-worm-does-not-die-june-28-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-703 Heather Maze Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:34:26 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1329#comment-703 Response to Greg Pinkner's Sermon "Their Worm Does Not Die." I previously attended a church that taught that hell was not ever burning, but the final punishment for unrepentant sinners. This continues to be a subject I don't fully understand. The sermon Sunday was excellent (thank you so much), but I still have questions. Could you please comment on the following scriptures that seem to indicate that hell is not eternal torment? Malachi 4:1 ..."shall be stubble ... burn them UP ... leave neither root nor branch." Malachi 4:3 wicked will be ashes under your feet Ezekiel 18:4 "the soul that sinneth, it shall DIE." Romans 6:23 "the wages of sin is DEATH, but the gift of God is eternal LIFE ...." Revelation 21:8 "the second death" Satan and his demons are spirit beings that cannot die -- so when they are thrown into the lake of fire, they will be prisoners there eternally. Human beings, on the other hand, are not spirit beings and can be burned up. God will not reward them at the resurrection with eternal life, as He will the faithful. The wicked will be resurrected to damnation, and thrown into the lake of fire to be burned up and become ashes under the feet of the saints. The second death. Another comment ... worm that dieth not ... I had always studied that this referred to maggots that were present in the Gehenna dump site for the bodies of criminals that were thrown in there to be burned up. The worms never died because they became flies and flew away. Response to Greg Pinkner’s Sermon “Their Worm Does Not Die.”

I previously attended a church that taught that hell was not ever burning, but the final punishment for unrepentant sinners. This continues to be a subject I don’t fully understand. The sermon Sunday was excellent (thank you so much), but I still have questions.

Could you please comment on the following scriptures that seem to indicate that hell is not eternal torment?

Malachi 4:1 …”shall be stubble … burn them UP … leave neither root nor branch.”
Malachi 4:3 wicked will be ashes under your feet
Ezekiel 18:4 “the soul that sinneth, it shall DIE.”
Romans 6:23 “the wages of sin is DEATH, but the gift of God is eternal LIFE ….”
Revelation 21:8 “the second death”

Satan and his demons are spirit beings that cannot die — so when they are thrown into the lake of fire, they will be prisoners there eternally. Human beings, on the other hand, are not spirit beings and can be burned up. God will not reward them at the resurrection with eternal life, as He will the faithful. The wicked will be resurrected to damnation, and thrown into the lake of fire to be burned up and become ashes under the feet of the saints. The second death.

Another comment … worm that dieth not … I had always studied that this referred to maggots that were present in the Gehenna dump site for the bodies of criminals that were thrown in there to be burned up. The worms never died because they became flies and flew away.

]]> Comment on We need your help…Click here by Mason http://fefc.com/2009/06/12/we-need-your-help/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Mason Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:16:57 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1241#comment-650 The field at the bottom of this particular page is simply a comment on the post. We need you to input your email address into the 'update info' field on the fefc home page and then follow the instruction constant contact provides. Thank you and sorry for the mix up! Mason The field at the bottom of this particular page is simply a comment on the post. We need you to input your email address into the ‘update info’ field on the fefc home page and then follow the instruction constant contact provides. Thank you and sorry for the mix up!

Mason

]]> Comment on We need your help…Click here by Carolyn LaDue http://fefc.com/2009/06/12/we-need-your-help/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Carolyn LaDue Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:36:42 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1241#comment-648 I am responding to the request for database update. Let me know if you need anything further. I am responding to the request for database update. Let me know if you need anything further.

]]> Comment on We need your help…Click here by Anthony Knowles http://fefc.com/2009/06/12/we-need-your-help/comment-page-1/#comment-646 Anthony Knowles Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:09:01 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=1241#comment-646 On the electronic form you e-mailed, the second address line is a required field. Most people do not need the second line, but the form will not allow submision unless something is entered in that field. I just put XXX. On the electronic form you e-mailed, the second address line is a required field. Most people do not need the second line, but the form will not allow submision unless something is entered in that field. I just put XXX.

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by Erik http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-559 Erik Mon, 25 May 2009 01:06:44 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-559 We will return to posting our bulletin on Friday's. We've had to negotiate several areas with the relaunch of the website. Thanks for the encouragement. We appreciate it. Erik We will return to posting our bulletin on Friday’s. We’ve had to negotiate several areas with the relaunch of the website. Thanks for the encouragement. We appreciate it. Erik

]]> Comment on Sermon: Scripture – God Keeps His Word, May 17, 2009 by Erik http://fefc.com/2009/05/17/sermon-scripture-god-keeps-his-word-may-17-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Erik Mon, 25 May 2009 01:03:30 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=935#comment-558 Denny....i apologize for the difficulty....i'm checking with our recording engineer and IT dept on this matter....someone will respond to you on Tuesday....Erik Denny….i apologize for the difficulty….i’m checking with our recording engineer and IT dept on this matter….someone will respond to you on Tuesday….Erik

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by Jane http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Jane Sun, 24 May 2009 18:31:27 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-556 I really like the new site. It's easy to use, information easily accessible and very user friendly. I DO however miss being able to look at the bulletin the night or day before to read whatever the teaching is going to be about the next morning and who is presenting it. Anyway that could be incorporated back into the new look? Otherwise, fantastic job! I really like the new site. It’s easy to use, information easily accessible and very user friendly. I DO however miss being able to look at the bulletin the night or day before to read whatever the teaching is going to be about the next morning and who is presenting it. Anyway that could be incorporated back into the new look? Otherwise, fantastic job!

]]> Comment on Sermon: Scripture – God Keeps His Word, May 17, 2009 by Erik http://fefc.com/2009/05/17/sermon-scripture-god-keeps-his-word-may-17-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-552 Erik Sun, 24 May 2009 12:46:18 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=935#comment-552 Hi Mac. The notes are posted on the home page under "God Keeps His Word - Teaching Notes". It's a PDF document. Hope that helps - Erik Hi Mac. The notes are posted on the home page under “God Keeps His Word – Teaching Notes”. It’s a PDF document. Hope that helps – Erik

]]> Comment on Bulletin May 17, 2009 by Erik http://fefc.com/2009/05/17/bulletin-may-17-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-540 Erik Fri, 22 May 2009 18:08:19 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=924#comment-540 Hi Kathy, Here's the list from May 17. Hope that's helpful. Erik active elders: Roger Adkins Lee Bell David Bianconi Rac Cox Guille Cruz Rick Dunn Yamil Gonzalez Andy Hosenfeld Dell Morgan Dave Russell Gregor Smee Hi Kathy,

Here’s the list from May 17. Hope that’s helpful.

Erik

active elders:
Roger Adkins
Lee Bell
David Bianconi
Rac Cox
Guille Cruz
Rick Dunn
Yamil Gonzalez
Andy Hosenfeld
Dell Morgan
Dave Russell
Gregor Smee

]]> Comment on Bulletin May 17, 2009 by Kathy Blackburn http://fefc.com/2009/05/17/bulletin-may-17-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Kathy Blackburn Fri, 22 May 2009 16:32:42 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=924#comment-539 I don't have the bulletin from Sun. May 17. I would like a list of the elder board. Can you e-mail that one part of the bulletin so that I may have an up-to-date list of our board? Thanks, In HIM Kathy Blackburn I don’t have the bulletin from Sun. May 17. I would like a list of the elder board. Can you e-mail that one part of the bulletin so that I may have an up-to-date list of our board?

Thanks,
In HIM

Kathy Blackburn

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by Maria Motoyama http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-507 Maria Motoyama Sun, 17 May 2009 03:40:57 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-507 I stumbled upon the demo site while Googling "fefc" and had a bit of a preview last week. The creativity behind the design (navigation/user interface) is far superior to the previous version. I am EXCITED fan of this new site. Aesthetics appears to be as important as functionality! As my kids would say, "This rocks!" Thanks for a job extremely well done! I stumbled upon the demo site while Googling “fefc” and had a bit of a preview last week. The creativity behind the design (navigation/user interface) is far superior to the previous version. I am EXCITED fan of this new site. Aesthetics appears to be as important as functionality! As my kids would say, “This rocks!” Thanks for a job extremely well done!

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by John http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-505 John Sun, 17 May 2009 03:16:18 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-505 I know how hard Erik (and Mason) worked on this bad boy. Looks great! I know how hard Erik (and Mason) worked on this bad boy. Looks great!

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by Misty McNally http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-496 Misty McNally Sat, 16 May 2009 02:34:34 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-496 Great job!! I like it. I love the city lights picture of engaging the world piece. The site is easy to navigate and there is an inviting appeal as a newcomer. Nice job Mr. McNally! Great job!! I like it. I love the city lights picture of engaging the world piece. The site is easy to navigate and there is an inviting appeal as a newcomer.

Nice job Mr. McNally!

]]> Comment on Launch of New Look FEFC.com by Mason http://fefc.com/2009/05/15/redesign-launch/comment-page-1/#comment-476 Mason Fri, 15 May 2009 20:21:40 +0000 http://demo.fefc.com/?p=578#comment-476 I'm a huge fan of the new site. I’m a huge fan of the new site.

]]> Comment on Sermon: The Gospel and The Big Three – Grace and Sexual Purity, May 5, 2009 by Mark Hansen http://fefc.com/2009/05/03/sermon-the-gospel-and-the-big-three-grace-and-sexual-purity-may-5-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Mark Hansen Mon, 11 May 2009 13:02:13 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=856#comment-495 I have thoroughly enjoyed downloading and listening to the sermons from your church. My brother is a member there and I live in SC. I was trying to download the last in the series of the Gospel and the Big Three from May 5th but everytime I hit the download button it begins playing the sermon versus downloading. I have never had this happen before so am wondering if the link for downloading needs to be changed. I travel a lot for my job and enjoy listening from my MP3 while driving. If this can be fixed I would appreciate it. Thank you and your church for offering these encouraging and challenging sermons. Mark Hansen Easley, SC I have thoroughly enjoyed downloading and listening to the sermons from your church. My brother is a member there and I live in SC. I was trying to download the last in the series of the Gospel and the Big Three from May 5th but everytime I hit the download button it begins playing the sermon versus downloading. I have never had this happen before so am wondering if the link for downloading needs to be changed. I travel a lot for my job and enjoy listening from my MP3 while driving. If this can be fixed I would appreciate it. Thank you and your church for offering these encouraging and challenging sermons.

Mark Hansen
Easley, SC

]]> Comment on Sermon: Guarding a Sacred Trust by Jennifer Schwarz http://fefc.com/2008/12/29/sermon-guarding-a-sacred-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Jennifer Schwarz Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:45:47 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=653#comment-492 Rick, I just wanted to say thank you for your sermon "Guarding a Sacred Trust.". I do not know how to explain how it is working my life, but I just wanted to say thank you. Jennifer Rick,
I just wanted to say thank you for your sermon “Guarding a Sacred Trust.”. I do not know how to explain how it is working my life, but I just wanted to say thank you.

Jennifer

]]> Comment on Sermon: Guarding a Sacred Trust by Bonnie Cave http://fefc.com/2008/12/29/sermon-guarding-a-sacred-trust/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Bonnie Cave Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:57:54 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=653#comment-491 Rick, Thanks for the sermon, I needed it at the beginning of 2009. I listen to you online often. Hope all is well with the family. Bonnie Rick,
Thanks for the sermon, I needed it at the beginning of 2009. I listen to you online often. Hope all is well with the family.

Bonnie

]]> Comment on Sermon: Generosity That Exalts Christ by Peter http://fefc.com/2008/12/16/sermon-generosity-that-exalts-christ/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Peter Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:31:09 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=649#comment-490 Thank you for your sermon this week. Could you please provide me the reference to the description of first century Christians from Diogenes that the pastor quoted on Sunday? Thank you! Thank you for your sermon this week. Could you please provide me the reference to the description of first century Christians from Diogenes that the pastor quoted on Sunday? Thank you!

]]> Comment on Sermon: To Die is Gain by Charlotte Iverson http://fefc.com/2008/09/08/sermon-to-die-is-gain/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Charlotte Iverson Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:23:09 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=574#comment-346 I was wondering....could I get a downloadable print of that Celtic poem that Rick had on the screen on Sunday (Sept 7th)? Thanks, Charlotte I was wondering….could I get a downloadable print of that Celtic poem that Rick had on the screen on Sunday (Sept 7th)?
Thanks,
Charlotte

]]> Comment on Bulletin, September 7 by JUDY KEARNEY http://fefc.com/2008/09/05/bulletin-september-7/comment-page-1/#comment-345 JUDY KEARNEY Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:40:03 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=572#comment-345 I just wanted to thank you for deciding not to put all of the scripture verses on the screens anymore. I have been trying to encourage my teenage sons to look up the scripture during serveice to help them learn the books in the bible better, and now they do have to search their bibles to find them. Having the verses on the screen was also my husband's excuse for not bringing his bible, so I am hopeful that we will all be toting our bibles to church now!! I just wanted to thank you for deciding not to put all of the scripture verses on the screens anymore. I have been trying to encourage my teenage sons to look up the scripture during serveice to help them learn the books in the bible better, and now they do have to search their bibles to find them. Having the verses on the screen was also my husband’s excuse for not bringing his bible, so I am hopeful that we will all be toting our bibles to church now!!

]]> Comment on Sermon: The Gospel: Of First Importance by Royce DeVault http://fefc.com/2008/08/04/sermon-the-gospel-of-first-importance/comment-page-1/#comment-342 Royce DeVault Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:51:55 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=546#comment-342 GREAT Sermon!! I do not go to your church but I will visit it. So refreshing to hear exegesis preaching of the Word of God. It is so good to hear this type of preaching in Knoxville. I am so tired of feel good, funny stories,stats, psyco babble "preaching". GREAT Sermon!! I do not go to your church but I will visit it. So refreshing to hear exegesis preaching of the Word of God. It is so good to hear this type of preaching in Knoxville. I am so tired of feel good, funny stories,stats, psyco babble “preaching”.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Effective Faith by beth nelson http://fefc.com/2008/07/21/sermon-effective-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-341 beth nelson Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:41:52 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=538#comment-341 thank you so much for the reminder of what I am to be about. thankful to hear you speak! thank you so much for the reminder of what I am to be about. thankful to hear you speak!

]]> Comment on Sermon: Effective Faith by Chris Bunn http://fefc.com/2008/07/21/sermon-effective-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Chris Bunn Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:39:12 +0000 http://fefc.com/?p=538#comment-340 A good message delivered with terrific energy. Thought for a while there that Sam Kinison was back, with a resurrected faith too. A good message delivered with terrific energy. Thought for a while there that Sam Kinison was back, with a resurrected faith too.

]]> Comment on Sermon: The Missing Ingredient by tim hoeksema http://fefc.com/2008/02/24/sermon-the-missing-ingredient/comment-page-1/#comment-299 tim hoeksema Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:25:29 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2008/02/24/sermon-the-missing-ingredient/#comment-299 Hey, Just wanted to thank you for this message and see how you guys are doing. I hope and pray that all is well. Trinty 94 graduate Hey, Just wanted to thank you for this message and see how you guys are doing. I hope and pray that all is well.

Trinty 94 graduate

]]> Comment on Sermon: Living in Extravagant Spiritual Wealth by Darren http://fefc.com/2008/01/14/sermon-living-in-extravagant-spiritual-wealth/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Darren Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:55:36 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2008/01/14/sermon-living-in-extravagant-spiritual-wealth/#comment-296 Great start to the new sermon series. One of the things I love about the teaching at Fellowship Church is the willingness to confront the materialism of modern American culture, and this is done with a congregation that likely enjoys a standard of living that is well above average. Its very encouraging that the leaders of the church are brave enough to challenge their congregation in such a way. Great start to the new sermon series. One of the things I love about the teaching at Fellowship Church is the willingness to confront the materialism of modern American culture, and this is done with a congregation that likely enjoys a standard of living that is well above average. Its very encouraging that the leaders of the church are brave enough to challenge their congregation in such a way.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Integrity in An Enticing World by Patty http://fefc.com/2007/11/12/sermon-integrity-in-an-enticing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-280 Patty Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:38:28 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/11/12/sermon-integrity-in-an-enticing-world/#comment-280 Great job, I needed to hear that. Great job, I needed to hear that.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Integrity in An Enticing World by Bob/Sue Ramsey http://fefc.com/2007/11/12/sermon-integrity-in-an-enticing-world/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Bob/Sue Ramsey Tue, 13 Nov 2007 03:24:13 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/11/12/sermon-integrity-in-an-enticing-world/#comment-279 Son, Your parents thoughts "Outstanding job---Preach it brother--oh son!!" Proud parents here---we love you!!!! Integrity!Integrity!Integrity!! M and D Son,
Your parents thoughts “Outstanding job—Preach it brother–oh son!!”
Proud parents here—we love you!!!!
Integrity!Integrity!Integrity!!

M and D

]]> Comment on Worship Pastor search update: from Rick Dunn by Quincy Follweiler http://fefc.com/2007/07/31/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Quincy Follweiler Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:17:40 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/07/28/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/#comment-172 I enjoyed reading about your ministry there in Knoxville. My Daughter and her family are moving there in October. My wife and I will follow them there in the early Spring. Maybe we can come for a visit. I am a worship pastor and will be searching Gods heart for my next ministry assignment as well. I'll pray for you, Please pray for me. God Bless. Quincy Follweiler I enjoyed reading about your ministry there in Knoxville.
My Daughter and her family are moving there in October. My wife and I will follow them there in the early Spring. Maybe we can come for a visit. I am a worship pastor and will be searching Gods heart for my next ministry assignment as well. I’ll pray for you, Please pray for me.
God Bless.
Quincy Follweiler

]]> Comment on Sermon: Christ’s Purpose for the Church – Part 3 by Stephanie Faulkner http://fefc.com/2007/09/02/sermon-christs-purpose-for-the-church-part-3/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Stephanie Faulkner Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:57:15 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/09/02/sermon-christs-purpose-for-the-church-part-3/#comment-174 Awesome sermon! Given with humility and presented in a way that the “average bear” could grasp onto, take, and apply to their walk with the Lord. I truly appreciate the fact that there was no “hand slapping” condemnation, or guilt thrown around at those who may not be spending as much time in the Word. Instead it was presented as an invitation to a feast that we all should be running to and inviting others to as often as we can. I left church wanting more, and the practical tips at the end of the sermon will help me achieve that. Thank you. I believe you have a gift for ministering to adults as well as high school students. I am glad you shared it. 9/2/07 Awesome sermon! Given with humility and presented in a way that the “average bear” could grasp onto, take, and apply to their walk with the Lord. I truly appreciate the fact that there was no “hand slapping” condemnation, or guilt thrown around at those who may not be spending as much time in the Word. Instead it was presented as an invitation to a feast that we all should be running to and inviting others to as often as we can. I left church wanting more, and the practical tips at the end of the sermon will help me achieve that. Thank you. I believe you have a gift for ministering to adults as well as high school students. I am glad you shared it. 9/2/07

]]> Comment on Worship Pastor search update: from Rick Dunn by Kevin Cook http://fefc.com/2007/07/31/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Kevin Cook Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:08:41 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/07/28/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/#comment-171 What ablessing to see that your search team isn't moving unless the Spirit moves them... that is tremendous. May God grant you favor as you wait, and may He reveal more of who you are in Him during this journey. I trust your team will find new purpose in this adventure! God Bless, Kevin What ablessing to see that your search team isn’t moving unless the Spirit moves them… that is tremendous. May God grant you favor as you wait, and may He reveal more of who you are in Him during this journey. I trust your team will find new purpose in this adventure! God Bless, Kevin

]]> Comment on Worship Pastor search update: from Rick Dunn by John Jordan http://fefc.com/2007/07/31/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/comment-page-1/#comment-173 John Jordan Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:21:41 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/07/28/worship-pastor-search-update-from-rick-dunn/#comment-173 Sounds like you have quite a team there. It's refreshing to see the Senior Pastor take such an interest in the process. Could you tell me more about the person you are looking for? Sounds like you have quite a team there. It’s refreshing to see the Senior Pastor take such an interest in the process. Could you tell me more about the person you are looking for?

]]> Comment on Sermon: In Word or Deed by Anthony Dawkins http://fefc.com/2007/07/23/sermon-in-word-or-deed/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Anthony Dawkins Tue, 24 Jul 2007 06:11:43 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/07/23/sermon-in-word-or-deed/#comment-170 I go to Fellowship and I have been for over a year, this is the first time that I have visited this website and I was actually at this service. I have wanted to visit this site for some time now but never thought of it while I was on the internet. I think it is really awesome that you put the services on this webpage because now I can listen to them again after I go on Sunday. It really helped me to grasp the message when I listened to it again and it made me realize that I miss a lot of the message in the service while I am there. Thank you. I go to Fellowship and I have been for over a year, this is the first time that I have visited this website and I was actually at this service. I have wanted to visit this site for some time now but never thought of it while I was on the internet. I think it is really awesome that you put the services on this webpage because now I can listen to them again after I go on Sunday. It really helped me to grasp the message when I listened to it again and it made me realize that I miss a lot of the message in the service while I am there. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Signifying Nothing by J.R. McCalla http://fefc.com/2007/06/25/sermon-signifying-nothing/comment-page-1/#comment-38 J.R. McCalla Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:31:08 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/06/25/sermon-signifying-nothing/#comment-38 I enjoyed this sermon. According to Augustine and Aquinas, evil is a privation of good. So, one could restate Greg’s comment in the following terms. Our ‘good’ actions are a privation of good before God. In the sermon, he also points out that this lack of goodness is not to be seen merely as a quantitative lack. It is not as if we just need God to add that extra 50% to tip us over into goodness. While Platonic dialogues always refer to the difference between appearance and reality, they also point out that the real issue of the Good in and of itself can only be addressed when you consider the orientation of the soul itself and not just the external showing of obedience to laws. There is something disordered in the soul. In Christian terms, we need the grace of God to continually help us so that the actions that flow out of our soul can be used for good. A reorientation/reordering of the soul is fundamentally different than completing a checklist of ‘good’ actions wherein the emphasis becomes what I have achieved instead of the glory of God. On a side note, I thought the reference to the French existentialists fitting for the larger topic of the goodness of human actions. All of those guys, Camus, Sartre, and de Beauvoir really struggled with whether or not the so-called good actions we performed were not in some way inherently violent. Camus’ The Plague is a great novel that really articulates this struggle from a secular standpoint. I enjoyed this sermon. According to Augustine and Aquinas, evil is a privation of good. So, one could restate Greg’s comment in the following terms. Our ‘good’ actions are a privation of good before God. In the sermon, he also points out that this lack of goodness is not to be seen merely as a quantitative lack. It is not as if we just need God to add that extra 50% to tip us over into goodness. While Platonic dialogues always refer to the difference between appearance and reality, they also point out that the real issue of the Good in and of itself can only be addressed when you consider the orientation of the soul itself and not just the external showing of obedience to laws. There is something disordered in the soul. In Christian terms, we need the grace of God to continually help us so that the actions that flow out of our soul can be used for good. A reorientation/reordering of the soul is fundamentally different than completing a checklist of ‘good’ actions wherein the emphasis becomes what I have achieved instead of the glory of God.
On a side note, I thought the reference to the French existentialists fitting for the larger topic of the goodness of human actions. All of those guys, Camus, Sartre, and de Beauvoir really struggled with whether or not the so-called good actions we performed were not in some way inherently violent. Camus’ The Plague is a great novel that really articulates this struggle from a secular standpoint.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Signifying Nothing by Garvin Greene http://fefc.com/2007/06/25/sermon-signifying-nothing/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Garvin Greene Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:39:24 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/06/25/sermon-signifying-nothing/#comment-36 Hello, Just a couple of comments on an excellent sermon that really made me stretch my mind...... Are good deeds, good works, the people do before salvation "evil?" The OT is replete with exhortations to do the righteous, right, proper, good, obedient thing so that blessings can be given. I guess I am merely saying that "worthless" might be a better word. They really don't count for anything. However, they may help, encourage, support, uplift, heal another human being. If "evil" can be defined as the deeds people to do heal and help and feed and to nurture, I guess I am not sure what evil really is..... Second, I bet 40 people have told you that the FRENCH author Camus is not pronounced Kam-us. (French is nearly impossible to figure out at times.....!) How about "Cam-oo." That is the closest you might get to the sound of the French rue and the German fuehlen. I really appreciate all the thought you put into messages and how to make all of us really think!!! May the Lord continue to bless you in your gifts!! Garvin Greene Hello,
Just a couple of comments on an excellent sermon that really made me stretch my mind……
Are good deeds, good works, the people do before salvation “evil?”
The OT is replete with exhortations to do the righteous, right, proper, good, obedient thing so that blessings can be given.
I guess I am merely saying that “worthless” might be a better word. They really don’t count for anything. However, they may help, encourage, support, uplift, heal another human being.
If “evil” can be defined as the deeds people to do heal and help and feed and to nurture, I guess I am not sure what evil really is…..
Second, I bet 40 people have told you that the FRENCH author Camus is not pronounced Kam-us. (French is nearly impossible to figure out at times…..!) How about “Cam-oo.” That is the closest you might get to the sound of the French rue and the German fuehlen.
I really appreciate all the thought you put into messages and how to make all of us really think!!!
May the Lord continue to bless you in your gifts!!
Garvin Greene

]]> Comment on Sermon: Made Without Hands by J.R. McCalla http://fefc.com/2007/06/05/made-without-hands/comment-page-1/#comment-31 J.R. McCalla Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:54:32 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/06/05/made-without-hands/#comment-31 I know that Greg was not disparaging philosophy at the beginning of the sermon. That said, my comment centers around expounding a point that he made in passing in order to counterbalance his statements regarding the 'foolishness of philosophy'. Namely, that it is important to think about the nature of existence etc. So what is the role of philosophy in finding meaning etc.? Greg suggests that we cannot use philosophy to explain Christ; I assume he means philosophy cannot fully grasp or circumscribe who and what Christ is. Most people don’t ‘accept’ Christ into their heart on the basis of a logical argument. Besides, philosophy can be (not always) misused in such a way as to encourage contemporary Pharisees. There are those who use philosophy to explain Christ so as to defend their own barricades while attempting to conquer others. They may present a fine eloquent exterior while they talk at people. Meanwhile, talking at people doesn’t acknowledge the heart of the person that only God can circumcise. On the other hand, studying philosophy can be an act of faith, worship and hope; as, God throws open the sepulcher of one’s heart and digs out the stench of swallowed false beliefs and its byproduct of disordered intentions. There can be apathy in the soul of man that yields many sins of omission—an apathy fed by non-reflectively living by the presuppositions of one’s culture. God showing you that apathy is a painful cutting away of dead flesh-a life long process. Strangely, it is in the cutting that we come to be more present, that we learn what it looks like to actively engage in loving God and others. I know that Greg was not disparaging philosophy at the beginning of the sermon. That said, my comment centers around expounding a point that he made in passing in order to counterbalance his statements regarding the ‘foolishness of philosophy’. Namely, that it is important to think about the nature of existence etc. So what is the role of philosophy in finding meaning etc.? Greg suggests that we cannot use philosophy to explain Christ; I assume he means philosophy cannot fully grasp or circumscribe who and what Christ is. Most people don’t ‘accept’ Christ into their heart on the basis of a logical argument. Besides, philosophy can be (not always) misused in such a way as to encourage contemporary Pharisees. There are those who use philosophy to explain Christ so as to defend their own barricades while attempting to conquer others. They may present a fine eloquent exterior while they talk at people. Meanwhile, talking at people doesn’t acknowledge the heart of the person that only God can circumcise. On the other hand, studying philosophy can be an act of faith, worship and hope; as, God throws open the sepulcher of one’s heart and digs out the stench of swallowed false beliefs and its byproduct of disordered intentions. There can be apathy in the soul of man that yields many sins of omission—an apathy fed by non-reflectively living by the presuppositions of one’s culture. God showing you that apathy is a painful cutting away of dead flesh-a life long process. Strangely, it is in the cutting that we come to be more present, that we learn what it looks like to actively engage in loving God and others.

]]> Comment on Sermon: Made Without Hands by Geoff Warfel http://fefc.com/2007/06/05/made-without-hands/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Geoff Warfel Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:16:55 +0000 http://fefc.com/blog/2007/06/05/made-without-hands/#comment-30 Thanks for putting the sermons out as mp3 files! Thanks for putting the sermons out as mp3 files!

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