Comments on: American Idol??? http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/ Drunk in the River. . . Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:59:08 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Denise http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-3/#comment-5293 Denise Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:33:02 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5293 Liz I agree with you.. thing is I don't get outraged with the people but rather with what it is.. I love people and I know the way we present ourselves makes a difference.. It's the fact that some people say it's "okay" to be this way or do this and that.. It is not "okay". That's where my outrage comes from because it's a lie straight from the pit of hell. It is not "okay" to sin or go against God's word. Sure He loves them but we are to be those who speak of God's word. I'm a very straight forward and open person. I speak what I see and I say what I see fit. It is not "okay" and it is by the goodness of God in which ppl are led to repentance. Our job is to present God's love and His goodness. Liz I agree with you.. thing is I don’t get outraged with the people but rather with what it is.. I love people and I know the way we present ourselves makes a difference.. It’s the fact that some people say it’s “okay” to be this way or do this and that.. It is not “okay”. That’s where my outrage comes from because it’s a lie straight from the pit of hell. It is not “okay” to sin or go against God’s word. Sure He loves them but we are to be those who speak of God’s word. I’m a very straight forward and open person. I speak what I see and I say what I see fit. It is not “okay” and it is by the goodness of God in which ppl are led to repentance. Our job is to present God’s love and His goodness.

]]> By: WDavidAitken http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5291 WDavidAitken Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:55:05 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5291 Ellen Degenerate??? Really Pastor Joel, I love your work but, do you really feel you need to resort to name calling? Personally, I hope not. I hope it was just a slip on the keyboard. I think the question - WWJD - might provide some direction. Ellen Degenerate??? Really Pastor Joel, I love your work but, do you really feel you need to resort to name calling? Personally, I hope not. I hope it was just a slip on the keyboard. I think the question – WWJD – might provide some direction.

]]> By: Liz http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5280 Liz Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:40:16 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5280 I think God isn't angered about it, but you are. Don't get me wrong. God hates sin. But God handled his feelings and emotions differently before the perfect atonement came. When he had the Israelis take new land, he had them slaughter the entire cities. Sin is sin. Each sing brings on their own harvest or reward, if you will. They still need Jesus. Did it strike any of you that God loves Ellen and Adam Lambert? That their gifts and talents are simply perverted? I mean He loved you all when you were up to your noses in sin. Building up this "holy anger" doesn't trigger anyone to pray harder for their lost souls or reach out to others like them to bring them into the kingdom. Make a difference by reaching others who are lost in this same sin. Statistically speaking, 97% of homosexuals have either no relationship with their father or a broken one. That speaks volumes. That means if we (christians) would get busy working on the christian marriages we wouldn't see so many damaged children confused about who they are attracted to. Really, do you get this outraged at an abusive husband/father or a man who cheats? No. We need to get a better picture of God's love. It's available to all. God's word says, .. it's the GOODNESS of God that leads men to repentance. Not being pissed off on such a public level as to lead others to an emotional wrong. I think God isn’t angered about it, but you are. Don’t get me wrong. God hates sin. But God handled his feelings and emotions differently before the perfect atonement came. When he had the Israelis take new land, he had them slaughter the entire cities. Sin is sin. Each sing brings on their own harvest or reward, if you will. They still need Jesus. Did it strike any of you that God loves Ellen and Adam Lambert? That their gifts and talents are simply perverted? I mean He loved you all when you were up to your noses in sin. Building up this “holy anger” doesn’t trigger anyone to pray harder for their lost souls or reach out to others like them to bring them into the kingdom. Make a difference by reaching others who are lost in this same sin. Statistically speaking, 97% of homosexuals have either no relationship with their father or a broken one. That speaks volumes. That means if we (christians) would get busy working on the christian marriages we wouldn’t see so many damaged children confused about who they are attracted to. Really, do you get this outraged at an abusive husband/father or a man who cheats? No. We need to get a better picture of God’s love. It’s available to all. God’s word says, .. it’s the GOODNESS of God that leads men to repentance. Not being pissed off on such a public level as to lead others to an emotional wrong.

]]> By: Denise http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5279 Denise Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:57:13 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5279 As for Jesse and helping your friends I appreciate that. BUT there is a HUGE risk in doing that. Because most likely if you're not strong in your faith it'll question your faith and you might see it their way and turn in the direction they are headed. Let me say it is not a good direction. We shouldn't associate ourselves with people who delibertly sin. We should be there to help but I personally don't think it's a good idea to go with them cuz chances are that you'll be taken off the correct path. Just as Solomon was. He married wives that weren't of the kingdom of heaven and he began to worship their gods and not the true GOD. So by all means I really appreciate what you're doing but be VERY CAREFUL when dealing with such a "sly" "snake-like" sin. If you know what I mean. May the Lord bless you Jesse, I believe I already talked to you. I'm pentecostal as well. Let the Holy Spirit guide you, you never know God might just strenthen you and make you a strong pillar for his kingdom, you might even be able to save many gays and lesbians from their unforgived sin. I really see that God is going to use you, and I strongly feel it. So press onto the Lord Jesse press onto Him, let Him delived you, mold you, and use you for His purpose. I really feel that this is what God wants for you. To use you in his ministry. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Peace be unto you. PS- sorry I get really fired up when it comes to this I know I should calm down and I will but I'll never get used to it, I'm just so against it just as I am against other sin. I get really upset when I fail and I sin. It's hard, life is really hard. But I beilive with God's help we can make it through any struggle. Thank you though for the questions you presented and I believe Adrianne answered them very well. God bless you Jesse and strive and fight against evil. As for Jesse and helping your friends I appreciate that. BUT there is a HUGE risk in doing that. Because most likely if you’re not strong in your faith it’ll question your faith and you might see it their way and turn in the direction they are headed. Let me say it is not a good direction. We shouldn’t associate ourselves with people who delibertly sin. We should be there to help but I personally don’t think it’s a good idea to go with them cuz chances are that you’ll be taken off the correct path. Just as Solomon was. He married wives that weren’t of the kingdom of heaven and he began to worship their gods and not the true GOD. So by all means I really appreciate what you’re doing but be VERY CAREFUL when dealing with such a “sly” “snake-like” sin. If you know what I mean. May the Lord bless you Jesse, I believe I already talked to you. I’m pentecostal as well. Let the Holy Spirit guide you, you never know God might just strenthen you and make you a strong pillar for his kingdom, you might even be able to save many gays and lesbians from their unforgived sin. I really see that God is going to use you, and I strongly feel it. So press onto the Lord Jesse press onto Him, let Him delived you, mold you, and use you for His purpose. I really feel that this is what God wants for you. To use you in his ministry. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Peace be unto you.

PS- sorry I get really fired up when it comes to this I know I should calm down and I will but I’ll never get used to it, I’m just so against it just as I am against other sin. I get really upset when I fail and I sin. It’s hard, life is really hard. But I beilive with God’s help we can make it through any struggle. Thank you though for the questions you presented and I believe Adrianne answered them very well. God bless you Jesse and strive and fight against evil.

]]> By: Denise http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5278 Denise Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:41:56 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5278 When sin is delibertly commited there is no excuse. What more answers does one want? You want God to tell you it's alright to do what you're doing?!?!?!? HE SAID NOOOOOOO! and whoever goes against what He says is doing wrong there's no doubt about it. Sin is SIN there's no going around it. NEVER! and loving creatures? that's HOW GOD CREATED US of course it's that way. So STOP TRYING TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH JUST DROP IT!! IT'S A SIN AND IF YOU CHOOSE TO SIN THAT'S YOUR CHOICE GOD GAVE US A CHOICE AND WE KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES. So don't say you didn't know! You know!?!?!?! whether it's a lie or whatever other sin ITS A SIN the fact that you're doing it delibertly is your problem SO STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT SEEM OKAY TO BE A "GAY" IT'S NOT OKAY IF YOU TRULY ARE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. This saying of gays are accepted is a lie straight from the pit of hell. JUST DROP IT. If you can truly believe that what you're doing is truly what God wants you to than there are sure strong powers against you. I'm sick of hearing that being gay is okay and it should be treated the same as any other sin. A Christian should strive to not sin. If you're so deeply into the sin than ask God to help you out. It's not going to be easy cuz Satan wants us for himself. He sinned against God and he is evil!!!!!! I don't think things are going to get any easier for us Christians in fact it'll get harder but if God says no it's NO. So can we please stop the debate of where being gay should be treated as sin or not. IT IS SIN AND IT'S THE SAME THING. How can sin be different? and obviously the gay thing is such a big deal in the "Christian community" because it's filled with lies and that God'll accept you in the kingdom of heaven. It's a lie!! and the fact that it's encourage for children to try it only makes it the more crazy and it's going to be accepted. That doesn't mean we can't stand for what the Lord has in store. If you are struggling with this sin ask God to deliever you! There's is nothing that is impossible for God who is the creator of EVERYTHING!!! Pastor Joel is an amazing example. Look to his life and if you're not sure ask him for his help. If you're anywhere near him you are bless. Good day. When sin is delibertly commited there is no excuse. What more answers does one want? You want God to tell you it’s alright to do what you’re doing?!?!?!? HE SAID NOOOOOOO! and whoever goes against what He says is doing wrong there’s no doubt about it. Sin is SIN there’s no going around it. NEVER! and loving creatures? that’s HOW GOD CREATED US of course it’s that way. So STOP TRYING TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH JUST DROP IT!! IT’S A SIN AND IF YOU CHOOSE TO SIN THAT’S YOUR CHOICE GOD GAVE US A CHOICE AND WE KNOW THE CONSEQUENCES. So don’t say you didn’t know! You know!?!?!?! whether it’s a lie or whatever other sin ITS A SIN the fact that you’re doing it delibertly is your problem SO STOP TRYING TO MAKE IT SEEM OKAY TO BE A “GAY” IT’S NOT OKAY IF YOU TRULY ARE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. This saying of gays are accepted is a lie straight from the pit of hell. JUST DROP IT. If you can truly believe that what you’re doing is truly what God wants you to than there are sure strong powers against you. I’m sick of hearing that being gay is okay and it should be treated the same as any other sin. A Christian should strive to not sin. If you’re so deeply into the sin than ask God to help you out. It’s not going to be easy cuz Satan wants us for himself. He sinned against God and he is evil!!!!!! I don’t think things are going to get any easier for us Christians in fact it’ll get harder but if God says no it’s NO. So can we please stop the debate of where being gay should be treated as sin or not. IT IS SIN AND IT’S THE SAME THING. How can sin be different? and obviously the gay thing is such a big deal in the “Christian community” because it’s filled with lies and that God’ll accept you in the kingdom of heaven. It’s a lie!! and the fact that it’s encourage for children to try it only makes it the more crazy and it’s going to be accepted. That doesn’t mean we can’t stand for what the Lord has in store. If you are struggling with this sin ask God to deliever you! There’s is nothing that is impossible for God who is the creator of EVERYTHING!!!

Pastor Joel is an amazing example. Look to his life and if you’re not sure ask him for his help. If you’re anywhere near him you are bless. Good day.

]]> By: Bruce van Heerden http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5276 Bruce van Heerden Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:50:04 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5276 Dear Bro Joel, I thank God for a young man like you who still has convictions and you are not afraid to preach them, I know your Dad and Grand Dad men of God but we find ourselves in a bad situation in the church, we have lost the moral high ground with the Benny Hinn, Ray McCauley for the second time, Ted Haggard, Paula White, the list is endless, and yet these people show up in pulpits and conventions around the world taking in millions of dollars that should be going to local churches and mission and social efforts among hurting people. I still believe in the transferring of spirits, Let's close our pulpits to the disqualified people and get back the moral high ground, morals seem to mean nothing any more, it's how much money you have or how much income you can bring in that matters in today's apostate church. Keep up the fight as you said they are watching us and praying for us, we are compassed about with a great crowd of witnesses. Dear Bro Joel, I thank God for a young man like you who still has convictions and you are not afraid to preach them, I know your Dad and Grand Dad men of God but we find ourselves in a bad situation in the church, we have lost the moral high ground with the Benny Hinn, Ray McCauley for the second time, Ted Haggard, Paula White, the list is endless, and yet these people show up in pulpits and conventions around the world taking in millions of dollars that should be going to local churches and mission and social efforts among hurting people.

I still believe in the transferring of spirits, Let’s close our pulpits to the disqualified people and get back the moral high ground, morals seem to mean nothing any more, it’s how much money you have or how much income you can bring in that matters in today’s apostate church.

Keep up the fight as you said they are watching us and praying for us, we are compassed about with a great crowd of witnesses.

]]> By: Angel http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5272 Angel Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:02:11 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5272 I thank God for Pastor Joel I believe He is without a doubt a prophet of God. when I read this Blog i felt the Authority of God and not only the Autority But the Holiness of God, God is so Holy. I was inspired By what pastor Joel said And when I read It was like if I saw the prophets of the OT Speaking to a Wicked Generation. John the Baptist Had a very HARSH message also. When i first heard pastor Joel speak and saw How God used him I never seen a man so filled with the Holy spirit like Him He Inspires me to Seek God deeper and deeper. God Bless you Pastor Joel I thank God for Pastor Joel I believe He is without a doubt a prophet of God. when I read this Blog i felt the Authority of God and not only the Autority But the Holiness of God, God is so Holy. I was inspired By what pastor Joel said And when I read It was like if I saw the prophets of the OT Speaking to a Wicked Generation. John the Baptist Had a very HARSH message also. When i first heard pastor Joel speak and saw How God used him I never seen a man so filled with the Holy spirit like Him He Inspires me to Seek God deeper and deeper. God Bless you Pastor Joel

]]> By: Angel http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5271 Angel Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:39:48 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5271 Well James with all do respect youve been in church for 19 years and the holy spirit has giving you answers to that question first of all it seems like everybody wants answers fast but even if God were to give YOU answer people still dont believe. we as disciples of christ live by the Holy spirits conviction and the Holy spirit will lead us in to the truth If u believe in God (Jesus christ) then you need to have Faith and trust that the Holy spirit is able to speak to you But if one is confused about sciptures and different Sins, obvious issue on sin such as Homosexuelity Then YOU need to go in your room shut door everyday and seek God and read ur bible and you will be Tranforms but sometimes people think about all kinds of weird things of scriptures cause they dont seek God with all there Heart... MAN WITHOUT THE HOLYSPIRIT OUR LOST EVEN CHRISTIAN OUR LOST WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT DIRECTION.. Well James with all do respect youve been in church for 19 years and the holy spirit has giving you answers to that question first of all it seems like everybody wants answers fast but even if God were to give YOU answer people still dont believe. we as disciples of christ live by the Holy spirits conviction and the Holy spirit will lead us in to the truth If u believe in God (Jesus christ) then you need to have Faith and trust that the Holy spirit is able to speak to you But if one is confused about sciptures and different Sins, obvious issue on sin such as Homosexuelity Then YOU need to go in your room shut door everyday and seek God and read ur bible and you will be Tranforms but sometimes people think about all kinds of weird things of scriptures cause they dont seek God with all there Heart… MAN WITHOUT THE HOLYSPIRIT OUR LOST EVEN CHRISTIAN OUR LOST WITHOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT DIRECTION..

]]> By: Alisha Branch http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5209 Alisha Branch Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:54:41 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5209 Jesse, my intent wasn't to pin point this one sin you honestly think I'd say the rest were ok all sin is equal in His eyes I was pointing out that some people excuse this from the bible I'm full convinced of Gods ENTIRE word dnt be so quick to get in defense mode listen! for your sake listen stop fighting Gods word and listen to what was stated what you got out of that was I think I'm perfect who ever said anything or made any jester of me being perfect its not about me Him I Preach I dnt have to be perfect to state Gods word just except it myself allow it to continually change my life like awesomely teach it to change lives around me then they do the same.:) Reaching Teaching Mobilizing Jesse,

my intent wasn’t to pin point this one sin you honestly think I’d say the rest were ok all sin is equal in His eyes I was pointing out that some people excuse this from the bible I’m full convinced of Gods ENTIRE word dnt be so quick to get in defense mode listen! for your sake listen stop fighting Gods word and listen to what was stated what you got out of that was I think I’m perfect who ever said anything or made any jester of me being perfect its not about me Him I Preach I dnt have to be perfect to state Gods word just except it myself allow it to continually change my life like awesomely teach it to change lives around me then they do the same.:) Reaching Teaching Mobilizing

]]> By: Jesse http://www.joelstockstill.com/2009/12/american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-5199 Jesse Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:37:01 +0000 http://www.joelstockstill.com/?p=424#comment-5199 Alisha, No one is seeking to amend the Bible, making Homosexuality permissible. We are simply looking for answers, and asking that "our" sin be treated no differently than everyone else's. So, please get off your moral highhorse and correct that which needs correction within you! Alisha,

No one is seeking to amend the Bible, making Homosexuality permissible. We are simply looking for answers, and asking that “our” sin be treated no differently than everyone else’s. So, please get off your moral highhorse and correct that which needs correction within you!

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