Comments for Between Sermons - A Pastor's Thoughts About Leading And Learning

Comment on India Pastor’s Conference, Day 1 by Linda E.

Linda E. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:36:26 +0000

I didn’t want to be the first one to brag, but you hit it out of the park again! My son came to visit with us and I was a little worried how he would receive the “video” sermon. He was definitley impressed and really enjoyed the sermon! Since he’s a professional musician by trade, he has traveled around the world with various artist and has experienced many different cultures. So he was really excited by the testimony from the Shorewood family (Tweitmeyers?)! It was so impactful and so very telling of our CLC family. What a joy to be a part of such a wonderful church family! My son was impressed by how animated and truly friendly everyone was yesterday. It was like everyone was infected by a “joy virus”. He’s searching for a new church home and you gotta know Dave and I are praying that the Lord will direct him to CLC!

Now as for “da Bears” - well that was another story. The game was a heartbreaker!

Safe travels, we’re praying that the ladies feel better. See you soon and Dave sends his love too.

Linda E.

Comment on Ask the Pastor by Josette

Josette — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:21:14 +0000

Pastor Jerry,

You have only been my pastor (officially) for about a month. I am so blessed to have been directed to your church. I came from another church and it was a very difficult decision for me to leave. God has placed me in a church where I can continue to grow, learn and help others. Thank you for being the leader that you are. Most importantly, thank you for allowing God to work through you.

I have to tell you, my mother (Linda) was so excited and impressed to receive the answer to her question that she sent you. She can’t stop talking about the differece that connection has made for her. The next time she visits I will be sure to introduce you to her.

Be blessed

Comment on A great word about our Presidential election by Albert P. Caldwell

Albert P. Caldwell — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:07:32 +0000

A wise message to share. Thanks

Comment on Day 10: the internal battle by Emeric

Emeric — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:02:03 +0000

Our mindsets, cultures and society, tend to feed one dog by default. It takes effort, focus and sometimes strategy (not necessarily in that order), to feed and nurture the ’spiritual dog’. Thanks for sharing that story Pastor. May He bless and prosper your travels..

Comment on Off to INDIA by Peggy Dawson

Peggy Dawson — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:55:19 +0000

Have safe travels and be blessed by God’s anointing during your time in India. Prayers go out to you and Chris.
Peggy

Comment on Day 3: Change ME, O Lord by Pamela Pugh

Pamela Pugh — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:56:54 +0000

Dear Pastor Jerry,

I love my church!! The ministry I received yesterday beginning with Praise and Worship was awe inspiring! If I ever doubted God’s love(unfortunatly, I did) I was reassured of it yesterday because service was tailor made for me! I am actually ashamed Pastor that I was so consumed with circumstances that I became angry with God and doubted his love for me. The gospel of Jesus Christ really should be proof enough for a lifetime of his love for each of us but I lost sight of that. God has made great promises to me through his word and also personally through quiet communion, prophecy and dreams.Because I have not seen them all come to pass and because of deep hurt experienced in relationships,(including the loss of my mom) I decided that I missed him or failed him and it wasn’t going to happen. That began a long journey of disappointment and sadness that I could not seem to fight my way back from. Sadness gave way to depression and anger which led to bitterness and I found myself with dead visions and feeling dead inside.
Yesterday I decided to call out to God just one more time whether it worked or not. I asked him to change me….more than changing my husband, our finances or my circumstances, I needed him to do something soon in me. I even put it on a Connection Card so that somebody could agree with me! The message yesterday, Qualified to be Multiplied, was so strategic in helping to break up things in my heart that I cried quietly the entire message.God spoke so clearly to me about dying dreams and LIES from Satan that I sat motionless as your words sliced at every defeating thought pattern and every emotion holding me captive these last several years. Through wisdom I know that this is only the beginning of God’s answer to my prayer for change in me but I am convinced that yesterday’s service was pivotal to that change. I love you and Pastor Chris for being so authentic and for leading a healthy church but most of all for being available to be used of God like you were yesterday.Please pray for my family and especially for me as I CHANGE and give my dreams back to God to see their fulfillment.

Comment on Day 3: Change ME, O Lord by Julia McGill

Julia McGill — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:13:15 +0000

Dear Pastor Jerry,

I truly want God to change me. My husband, my children and I are facing some challenges with my ex-husband that are really aggrevating and unnecessary. Nevertheless, this has been my prayer that God would change me and show me what I am to get out of the situation that will elevate my spiritual relationship with him and inspire my children and my husband to seek God’s face. Instead of dwelling on what is being done wrong to me I am seeking God for the good that is going to come out of it.
With the gift of choreography God gave me a war dance that is so benefiting to the change that God wants to make in my life. TD Jakes MANIFEST was birthed out of my spirit in 2005 but I am committed during this fasting period to dance this war dance everday until the end of the fast. See the words say that we are pregnant with possibilities, loaded with potential, filled with concepts and ideas that haven’t come to birth yet. To bind every devil that would hender us from receiving what God has for us and not allow the enemy to cause abort what God has put inside of us to be birthed out of us. I believe that if we don’t change we are validating the enemy’s instructions to abort God’s plans for our lives. And I believe God’s planned work will be performed through us but is for the benefit of those who don’t believe. Although I’ve been a member of CLC for over 7yrs I say with shame that I have not participated in any ministries and I know that is a change that has to be made. Please pray for me and my family.
Lastly, I love you, pastor Chris and the ministry staff and I’m always encouraged, surged, and inspired by the words that come across the pull pit. Thank you so much for the “Fireproof” series!!
You and pastor Chris keep doing what you’re doing because you’re truly appreciated!!!!!

Comment on Fireproof Your Marriage by Khariton

Khariton — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:02:43 +0000

Do not marry with foolishness. There may be children.

Comment on Day 1: Give thanks by Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:44:39 +0000

Thankful heart. We’ve been talking about that here at home lately LOTS. Funny - I didn’t read this post until about 3:30 AM, but God was already giving me a heads up. After I picked up the Gracie girl from school, we had a couple of hours before CP ballet rehearsal. She was making up this song that just said “Thank you, Lord, for loving us…thank you, Lord for ____.” It was all about saying thank you to God. :o)

Comment on Weekend reflections by Patricia Earley

Patricia Earley — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:03:39 +0000

I have been a “student” of theirs for some time now (on week 30) and the insights they have on prayer is just simply outstanding. The teachings are so good that I find myself going back to them during the week to make sure I get the full meal.