Comments for Zach Terry's Blog http://zachterry.wordpress.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:18:03 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on New Billboard Design by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/new-billboard-design/#comment-430 Vic Robertson Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:18:03 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=568#comment-430 Really? That sign faces Hwy 72? I love it. I am SO tired of materialistic Christmas that I'm ready to call Dec 25th "Xmas" and celebrate "CHRISTmas" on a different day, such as June 25th! What would retail businesses do if all Christians did that? Really? That sign faces Hwy 72? I love it. I am SO tired of materialistic Christmas that I’m ready to call Dec 25th “Xmas” and celebrate “CHRISTmas” on a different day, such as June 25th! What would retail businesses do if all Christians did that?

]]> Comment on New Billboard Design by Diana Lindsey http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/new-billboard-design/#comment-429 Diana Lindsey Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:30:31 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=568#comment-429 Love it. Love it.

]]> Comment on Have the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Ceased or Continued? by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/ceasation/#comment-425 Vic Robertson Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:44:22 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/ceasation/#comment-425 Pastor Zach, I learned a lot from your sermon last night, such as why the different things I've read about the gifts have confused me--the authors I read are from different camps! Your personal conclusions seem to have sanctified common-sense, as Grudem said. I have noticed that opposing sides in theological debates often impose human-like consistency on God at the expense of His sovereignty and other perfections, and at the expense of His purpose. Cessationist vs. Charismatic seems to be another of these cases. Pastor Zach,
I learned a lot from your sermon last night, such as why the different things I’ve read about the gifts have confused me–the authors I read are from different camps! Your personal conclusions seem to have sanctified common-sense, as Grudem said.

I have noticed that opposing sides in theological debates often impose human-like consistency on God at the expense of His sovereignty and other perfections, and at the expense of His purpose. Cessationist vs. Charismatic seems to be another of these cases.

]]> Comment on What are the Idols of the Tennessee Valley? by Todd Meredith http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/what-are-the-idols-of-the-tennessee-valley/#comment-423 Todd Meredith Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:37:29 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=525#comment-423 Your blog needs to let us vote for more than one :o) I voted for Money, wealth and possessions but I think Sports, Hobbies, Teams and Lust, Sex and Porn are right up there too Keep up the good work Your blog needs to let us vote for more than one
:o )
I voted for Money, wealth and possessions
but I think Sports, Hobbies, Teams
and
Lust, Sex and Porn are right up there too

Keep up the good work

]]> Comment on Dying to Self – Author Unknown by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/09/09/dying-to-self-%e2%80%93-author-unknown/#comment-422 Vic Robertson Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:34:25 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=516#comment-422 This list is an excellent test for selfishness as scripture defines it. The many manifestations of selfishness are the greatest problems in marriages: many many spouses are rivals, seek their own good and their own way, care more for themselves than they do their other half and their children. To have a godly marriage, spouses must die to themselves. Men nearly always initiate the selfish cycle, and their wives, from self-defense, almost inevitably follow. The most amazing situations are those in which the women refuse to follow a bad example and maintain their focus on honoring God with every thought, word, and deed. These women, in the face of oppression and abuse and neglect, continue to show respect for their husbands. It is supernatural. Their reward in heaven will be great. This list is an excellent test for selfishness as scripture defines it. The many manifestations of selfishness are the greatest problems in marriages: many many spouses are rivals, seek their own good and their own way, care more for themselves than they do their other half and their children. To have a godly marriage, spouses must die to themselves. Men nearly always initiate the selfish cycle, and their wives, from self-defense, almost inevitably follow.

The most amazing situations are those in which the women refuse to follow a bad example and maintain their focus on honoring God with every thought, word, and deed. These women, in the face of oppression and abuse and neglect, continue to show respect for their husbands. It is supernatural. Their reward in heaven will be great.

]]> Comment on Day 1 Athens by Gail Akins http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/day-1-athens/#comment-416 Gail Akins Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:31:16 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=471#comment-416 It is beautiful and I know we will all be blessed upon your return. The photos are beautiful and it must feel great to be there. I pray for your continued trip and enjoy your commentary. Look forward to more info. GAIL It is beautiful and I know we will all be blessed upon your return. The photos are beautiful and it must feel great to be there. I pray for your continued trip and enjoy your commentary. Look forward to more info. GAIL

]]> Comment on Day 1 Athens by Sonja Wood http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/day-1-athens/#comment-415 Sonja Wood Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:57:02 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=471#comment-415 Thanks for sharing this awesome trip with us on a daily basis. Makes us think we may be experiencing it, too! Thanks for sharing this awesome trip with us on a daily basis. Makes us think we may be experiencing it, too!

]]> Comment on Day 1 Athens by Keith Anderson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/25/day-1-athens/#comment-414 Keith Anderson Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:24:53 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=471#comment-414 Glad you guys made it safely! Have a good time. In military terms, "I'm looking forward to the outbrief!" Keith Glad you guys made it safely! Have a good time. In military terms, “I’m looking forward to the outbrief!” Keith

]]> Comment on Greece/Israel 2009 by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/greeceisrael-2009/#comment-413 Vic Robertson Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:10:01 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=468#comment-413 Pastor Zach, I did a quick theological study of "traveling" and hope that this will help you and Julie. The lessons are clear! ------------------ Exo 13:21 And the LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE. Deu 2:27 'Let me pass through your land, I will travel only on the highway; I will not turn aside to the right or to the left. LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE. Deu 32:12 "The LORD alone guided him, And there was no foreign god with him. 13 "He made him ride on the high places of the earth, And he ate the produce of the field; And He made him suck honey from the rock, And oil from the flinty rock, 14 Curds of cows, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs, And rams, the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat-- And of the blood of grapes you drank wine. LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE AND YOU WILL EAT WELL. Jdg 5:10 "You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road--sing! LESSON: ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS! Isa 35:8 And a highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it. 9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE VISITING JERUSALEM! Isa 58:14 then you shall take delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken." LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE LEARNING THE HISTORY OF THESE PLACES! Heb 11:9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE VISITING JERUSALEM AND THE LAND OF ISAAC AND JACOB! Pastor Zach, I did a quick theological study of “traveling” and hope that this will help you and Julie. The lessons are clear!
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Exo 13:21 And the LORD was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night.
LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE.

Deu 2:27 ‘Let me pass through your land, I will travel only on the highway; I will not turn aside to the right or to the left.
LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE.

Deu 32:12 “The LORD alone guided him, And there was no foreign god with him. 13 “He made him ride on the high places of the earth, And he ate the produce of the field; And He made him suck honey from the rock, And oil from the flinty rock, 14 Curds of cows, and milk of the flock, With fat of lambs, And rams, the breed of Bashan, and goats, With the finest of the wheat– And of the blood of grapes you drank wine.
LESSON: STAY WITH THE GUIDE AND YOU WILL EAT WELL.

Jdg 5:10 “You who ride on white donkeys, You who sit on rich carpets, And you who travel on the road–sing!
LESSON: ENJOY YOUR TRAVELS!

Isa 35:8 And a highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it. 9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE VISITING JERUSALEM!

Isa 58:14 then you shall take delight in the LORD, and I will make you ride on the heights of the earth; I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE LEARNING THE HISTORY OF THESE PLACES!

Heb 11:9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God.
LESSON: YOU WILL LOVE VISITING JERUSALEM AND THE LAND OF ISAAC AND JACOB!

]]> Comment on Midweek CONNECT @ CAPSHAW by Ricky Pounders http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/midweek-connect-capshaw/#comment-410 Ricky Pounders Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:08:35 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=462#comment-410 I would give the new schedule a "10" rating. I left last night feeling recharged and ready to continue the week! I would give the new schedule a “10″ rating. I left last night feeling recharged and ready to continue the week!

]]> Comment on Midweek CONNECT @ CAPSHAW by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/midweek-connect-capshaw/#comment-409 Vic Robertson Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:22:10 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=462#comment-409 Act 2:46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Act 2:46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

]]> Comment on Where will you be at 9:15 this Sunday? by Amanda Rogers http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/where-will-you-be-at-915-this-sunday/#comment-408 Amanda Rogers Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:52:30 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-408 Pastor, such true words. When Jeremy and I were living in Japan...this was the absolute norm among Japanese Christians and our church. In fact, after church, they would clear the chairs and have lunch together--total time for being at church in the morning from service to lunch: 4 hours! They helped each other if someone had a need such a groceries, supplies, etc. They laughed and cried together...a true community...I too believe this is what God calls His church too. I remember what you said about music being more about "my Christian life" and its true..thats why Casting Crowns was such a breath of fresh air..they speak to the body where most Christian music speaks to the individual. Thanks so much for your words and have a blessed day :) -amanda Pastor, such true words. When Jeremy and I were living in Japan…this was the absolute norm among Japanese Christians and our church. In fact, after church, they would clear the chairs and have lunch together–total time for being at church in the morning from service to lunch: 4 hours! They helped each other if someone had a need such a groceries, supplies, etc. They laughed and cried together…a true community…I too believe this is what God calls His church too.

I remember what you said about music being more about “my Christian life” and its true..thats why Casting Crowns was such a breath of fresh air..they speak to the body where most Christian music speaks to the individual.

Thanks so much for your words and have a blessed day :)
-amanda

]]> Comment on Point Man by Steve Farrar by Curtis Pixler http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/point-man-by-steve-farrar/#comment-407 Curtis Pixler Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:11:00 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=448#comment-407 I have not read "Point Man" (plan to very soon) but "Finishing Strong" by Steve is another outstanding book. Myself and the deacons here at UBC read through it together. His books are well written and very engaging. I have not read “Point Man” (plan to very soon) but “Finishing Strong” by Steve is another outstanding book. Myself and the deacons here at UBC read through it together. His books are well written and very engaging.

]]> Comment on Sermon Player – by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/sermon-player/#comment-402 Vic Robertson Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:44:46 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/sermon-player/#comment-402 This is a great thing for people who don't have an iPod. This is a great thing for people who don’t have an iPod.

]]> Comment on On the Dangers of Being, “That Guy” by Terri http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/on-the-dangers-of-being-that-guy/#comment-398 Terri Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:33:53 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=437#comment-398 I never knew there could be so many 'that guys' to come out of seminary. Interesting! I especially like his advice on how to juggle multiple callings.. I never knew there could be so many ‘that guys’ to come out of seminary. Interesting! I especially like his advice on how to juggle multiple callings..

]]> Comment on Should a Christian Rebuke Demons? by Vic Robertson http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/should-a-christian-rebuke-demons/#comment-388 Vic Robertson Fri, 15 May 2009 18:15:34 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=421#comment-388 Pastor, I have recent personal experience with rebuking a demon and it appears to have made a great and rapid difference. I did so after your recent teaching on the subject. Thank you! It was a case of unusual intensity that made me suspect a demon and caused me to rebuke it in full faith that the power of Jesus' name would be effective. Until now I have had the mistaken idea that I should pray to God and let Him deal with Satan and his demons. In Christ, we are far stronger than we know. Pastor,
I have recent personal experience with rebuking a demon and it appears to have made a great and rapid difference. I did so after your recent teaching on the subject. Thank you! It was a case of unusual intensity that made me suspect a demon and caused me to rebuke it in full faith that the power of Jesus’ name would be effective. Until now I have had the mistaken idea that I should pray to God and let Him deal with Satan and his demons. In Christ, we are far stronger than we know.

]]> Comment on Carly’s First day in Seminary by Adam http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/carlys-first-day-in-seminary/#comment-369 Adam Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:50:52 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=392#comment-369 Kudos to you and to Miss. Carly! You gotta love when our kids join us in the journey. Balance is a wonderful thing! Kudos to you and to Miss. Carly! You gotta love when our kids join us in the journey. Balance is a wonderful thing!

]]> Comment on NBC – Kings by tylercarter21 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/04/09/nbc-kings/#comment-368 tylercarter21 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:45:19 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=389#comment-368 Good point. I knew nothing about it. But then again I limit myself to 2 TIVO able series a week and I am currently maxed out. Good point. I knew nothing about it. But then again I limit myself to 2 TIVO able series a week and I am currently maxed out.

]]> Comment on A Thankful Pastor by Chris W http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/a-thankful-pastor/#comment-367 Chris W Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:36 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=379#comment-367 Blessings to you and the family! That was an awsome gift, I pray it will enrich your ministry and service to the Lord. Blessings to you and the family! That was an awsome gift, I pray it will enrich your ministry and service to the Lord.

]]> Comment on Easter Sunday by Adam http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/easter-sunday/#comment-362 Adam Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:20:26 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=365#comment-362 nicely done good sir! very well said. may the Lord begin preparing your congregation's heart and the hearts of those who are coming. nicely done good sir! very well said. may the Lord begin preparing your congregation’s heart and the hearts of those who are coming.

]]> Comment on Gospel of John Sermon Notes by davidmunoz http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/gospel-of-john-sermon-notes/#comment-360 davidmunoz Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:36:42 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=350#comment-360 If you haven't already, you might want to check this out... http://pmcbryde.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/a-response-to-preacher-gets-caught-lying-for-jesus/ If you haven’t already, you might want to check this out… http://pmcbryde.wordpress.com/2009/03/22/a-response-to-preacher-gets-caught-lying-for-jesus/

]]> Comment on FYI – Kings by Rod Carroll http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/fyi-kings/#comment-357 Rod Carroll Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:38:44 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=347#comment-357 I watched the full episode online and as expected it was not true to scripture. At the same time it was a good story and well produced. I watched the full episode online and as expected it was not true to scripture. At the same time it was a good story and well produced.

]]> Comment on Facebook by Mike http://zachterry.wordpress.com/facebook/#comment-354 Mike Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:28:03 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/facebook/#comment-354 Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content! _________________________________ Making Money <a href="http://tinyurl.com/rich-quickly/1049851" rel="nofollow">$150 An Hour</a> Just passing by.Btw, you website have great content!

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]]> Comment on Facebook by Paul&darlene Hembree http://zachterry.wordpress.com/facebook/#comment-353 Paul&darlene Hembree Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:11:45 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/facebook/#comment-353 Happy Birthday May you have a blessed day in his name Paul & Darlene Happy Birthday

May you have a blessed day

in his name
Paul & Darlene

]]> Comment on Pastor Ed Litton tells of God’s work in his life through the loss of his wife by Scott http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/pastor-ed-litton-tells-of-gods-work-in-his-life-through-the-loss-of-his-wife/#comment-352 Scott Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:16:04 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=307#comment-352 He also has a really good blog - http://elitton.blogspot.com/ He also has a really good blog – http://elitton.blogspot.com/

]]> Comment on Today’s Maximum Life Live by Zach Terry http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/todays-maximum-life-live/#comment-351 Zach Terry Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:41:11 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=296#comment-351 Yeah we are coming to TCC. Beware, I think Brandon is going to try to steal a couple of your soloist for a Sunday or two haha. Yeah we are coming to TCC. Beware, I think Brandon is going to try to steal a couple of your soloist for a Sunday or two haha.

]]> Comment on Today’s Maximum Life Live by Thomas Clay http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/todays-maximum-life-live/#comment-350 Thomas Clay Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:56:58 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=296#comment-350 Zach, I don't think that we can get it down here in the Shoals. I would love to have heard it, though. Are you guys coming to the TCC? Zach,

I don’t think that we can get it down here in the Shoals. I would love to have heard it, though. Are you guys coming to the TCC?

]]> Comment on Today’s Maximum Life Live by Zach Terry http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/todays-maximum-life-live/#comment-349 Zach Terry Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:34:50 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=296#comment-349 Were you able to listen to the broadcast? If not I can try to get a CD of our discussion sent to you. I should have called and asked you to call in. I would have enjoyed hearing your thoughts. Were you able to listen to the broadcast? If not I can try to get a CD of our discussion sent to you. I should have called and asked you to call in. I would have enjoyed hearing your thoughts.

]]> Comment on Today’s Maximum Life Live by Thomas Clay http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/todays-maximum-life-live/#comment-348 Thomas Clay Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:28:29 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=296#comment-348 Splitting a church over music styles is indicative of not getting to the root issue. There are so many more foundational issues with church music that must be addressed before style even should enter the discussion. I'm not saying that style doesn't matter, it just must be dealt with only after theological issues (as well as others) have been. Splitting a church over music styles is indicative of not getting to the root issue. There are so many more foundational issues with church music that must be addressed before style even should enter the discussion. I’m not saying that style doesn’t matter, it just must be dealt with only after theological issues (as well as others) have been.

]]> Comment on A Pastor’s Sunday Morning Routine by Amanda Monroe http://zachterry.wordpress.com/2008/12/08/a-pastors-sunday-morning-routine/#comment-346 Amanda Monroe Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:32:13 +0000 http://zachterry.wordpress.com/?p=272#comment-346 It saddens me that so many arrive ill prepared to worship our God on Sunday morning, myself included. I linger a little too long over my breakfast or morning reading. . .then trying to get two young children and myself to church on time usually leaves me frazzled. When I come into the sanctuary, I'm usually more concerned with reading the bulletin than I am with preparing myself to worship. Thank you for reminding me that God deserves far more than I have been giving. . . It saddens me that so many arrive ill prepared to worship our God on Sunday morning, myself included. I linger a little too long over my breakfast or morning reading. . .then trying to get two young children and myself to church on time usually leaves me frazzled. When I come into the sanctuary, I’m usually more concerned with reading the bulletin than I am with preparing myself to worship. Thank you for reminding me that God deserves far more than I have been giving. . .

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