Comments on: Local Preacher And His Son In Horror Movie ‘The Final Destination’ http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:53:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Servant-Pastor J. Douglas Coburn http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-302647 Servant-Pastor J. Douglas Coburn Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:35:55 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-302647 @ UNBIASED - I am not a "self-proclaimed minister," I am licensed and ordained Southern Baptist servant minister with a heart for missions and reaching the lost for Christ. I am a servant, considering myself no higher than any other brother or sister in Christ. The meager money I did receive did not cover my expenses (only movie stars make money). The movie industry is a mission field itself...we can complain about how sinful they are but are we doing anything to try to reach them? I hope the security guard saw someone Christ-like who was willing to eat and drink with sinners and tell them of God's love and salvation. As far as diluting or compromising Christian standards I would ask if you mean the way you understand them or the ones the Bible describes (example below). True brothers and sisters in Christ who know me would laugh out loud to think anyone would say I dilute or compromise concerning His word. @ truthteller - when you say "compromising our beliefs and standards" do you mean yours or Gods? I have also seen some in ministry that I have wondered if they are really following God (ex. Pastors, Priests, Clergy who support gay marriage and abortion) because they are not heeding the Word of God. As far as the movie goes, I have NEVER encouraged a single person to see this type of movie, not even family. I have however recommended that they NOT see it or others like it. You say you are not perfect but expect ministers to be "above the fray"...what is above the fray? Do you mean striving to be Christ-like and following God's Word? ALL believers are called to do that! If you mean we should be better than what all believers are called to be then that will never happen, true Ministers, like all believers, are called to be SERVANTS, not to be put on a pedestal. That honor and glory belongs to God alone. All believers, including ministers, are just sinners who have been save by the Grace of God. I would recommend reading Luke 7:30-35 (read it in your own Bible) vs. 30-32 - Pharisees (Religious leaders who thought themselves to be righteous) actually were rejecting God and acted like little spoiled children when John The Baptist and Jesus (as well as His followers) did not do and act the way THEY thought they should. vs. 33-34 - There will always be criticism from some for anyone who is truly following God and stands firm in His Word. Jesus was persecuted and even put to death by those who considered themselves "Religious." Notice vs. 33, John didn't look or act like them...so he must be demonic, vs. 34, Jesus ate what He wanted and drank wine (not like what is out there today) and was falsely accused...and how dare He hang out and reach out to such sinful people. vs. 35 - We will all give an account before God of not only our actions but our attitudes as well. John 15:20 - Jesus says that a servant is not greater than his master...because they persecuted Him they would persecute His followers as well. I do not take offence at your comments and do not think you are persecuting me, it may be that you guys are simply misguided and leaning towards legalism. I will pray for you as you pray for me...that in everything God will be glorified. Under the Grace, J. Douglas Coburn - Servant Pastor @ UNBIASED – I am not a “self-proclaimed minister,” I am licensed and ordained Southern Baptist servant minister with a heart for missions and reaching the lost for Christ. I am a servant, considering myself no higher than any other brother or sister in Christ. The meager money I did receive did not cover my expenses (only movie stars make money). The movie industry is a mission field itself…we can complain about how sinful they are but are we doing anything to try to reach them? I hope the security guard saw someone Christ-like who was willing to eat and drink with sinners and tell them of God’s love and salvation. As far as diluting or compromising Christian standards I would ask if you mean the way you understand them or the ones the Bible describes (example below). True brothers and sisters in Christ who know me would laugh out loud to think anyone would say I dilute or compromise concerning His word.
@ truthteller – when you say “compromising our beliefs and standards” do you mean yours or Gods? I have also seen some in ministry that I have wondered if they are really following God (ex. Pastors, Priests, Clergy who support gay marriage and abortion) because they are not heeding the Word of God. As far as the movie goes, I have NEVER encouraged a single person to see this type of movie, not even family. I have however recommended that they NOT see it or others like it. You say you are not perfect but expect ministers to be “above the fray”…what is above the fray? Do you mean striving to be Christ-like and following God’s Word? ALL believers are called to do that! If you mean we should be better than what all believers are called to be then that will never happen, true Ministers, like all believers, are called to be SERVANTS, not to be put on a pedestal. That honor and glory belongs to God alone. All believers, including ministers, are just sinners who have been save by the Grace of God.
I would recommend reading Luke 7:30-35 (read it in your own Bible)
vs. 30-32 – Pharisees (Religious leaders who thought themselves to be righteous) actually were rejecting God and acted like little spoiled children when John The Baptist and Jesus (as well as His followers) did not do and act the way THEY thought they should.
vs. 33-34 – There will always be criticism from some for anyone who is truly following God and stands firm in His Word. Jesus was persecuted and even put to death by those who considered themselves “Religious.” Notice vs. 33, John didn’t look or act like them…so he must be demonic, vs. 34, Jesus ate what He wanted and drank wine (not like what is out there today) and was falsely accused…and how dare He hang out and reach out to such sinful people.
vs. 35 – We will all give an account before God of not only our actions but our attitudes as well.
John 15:20 – Jesus says that a servant is not greater than his master…because they persecuted Him they would persecute His followers as well.
I do not take offence at your comments and do not think you are persecuting me, it may be that you guys are simply misguided and leaning towards legalism. I will pray for you as you pray for me…that in everything God will be glorified.
Under the Grace, J. Douglas Coburn – Servant Pastor

]]> By: truthteller http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28499 truthteller Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:54:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28499 Well said unbiased, just another example of comprimising our beliefs and standards, even by the "clergy." Some folks are in the religious field of work, but that doesn't make them a pastor, just ask around. I wonder if he counsels his "flock" that it is ok to watch R rated movies with profanity, violence, sexual content and the like. I am not perfect by any means but I do expect a minister to be above the fray. Well said unbiased, just another example of comprimising our beliefs and standards, even by the “clergy.” Some folks are in the religious field of work, but that doesn’t make them a pastor, just ask around. I wonder if he counsels his “flock” that it is ok to watch R rated movies with profanity, violence, sexual content and the like. I am not perfect by any means but I do expect a minister to be above the fray.

]]> By: UNBIASED http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28470 UNBIASED Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:31:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28470 Not sure I agree for a self-proclaimed minister receiving payment to support a movie described: " The movie is rated R for strong violence and gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality." What type of witness does this set for the "Security Guard" told the story of salvation by someone who is part of deciminating such a story line to the public. Seems like another example of diluting, may i say compromising Christian standards. Not sure I agree for a self-proclaimed minister receiving payment to support a movie described:
” The movie is rated R for strong violence and gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality.”

What type of witness does this set for the “Security Guard” told the story of salvation by someone who is part of deciminating such a story line to the public.

Seems like another example of diluting, may i say compromising Christian standards.

]]> By: drdfrenchman http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28419 drdfrenchman Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:40:15 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28419 awesome.........how bout those autographs! love ya brothers awesome………how bout those autographs! love ya brothers

]]> By: Kathy http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28413 Kathy Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:42:37 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28413 Follow me and I will make you fisher of men" That means where ever he leads us. God bless you for trusting he Lord.---That said; now can I borrow some money Doug-----Ha Love your Aunt Kathryn Follow me and I will make you fisher of men” That means where ever he leads us. God bless you for trusting he Lord.—That said; now can I borrow some money Doug—–Ha
Love your Aunt Kathryn

]]> By: Shelly http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28398 Shelly Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:49:16 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28398 wow...hollywood might want to watch out bryan the movie star's in town lol! Good job !! ....and ill try to look real hard to see if i can see u when i watch it lol wow…hollywood might want to watch out bryan the movie star’s in town lol!
Good job !! ….and ill try to look real hard to see if i can see u when i watch it lol

]]> By: Bryan http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28376 Bryan Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:43:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28376 It was pretty awesome, even if it was just a blurr on the screen. If you get the movie on dvd, press slow through the race scene....and you might see me...maybe...kinda..if you look hard enough.... It was pretty awesome, even if it was just a blurr on the screen. If you get the movie on dvd, press slow through the race scene….and you might see me…maybe…kinda..if you look hard enough….

]]> By: Jackie http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28360 Jackie Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:59:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28360 Wow didn't know either of you could act.lol.Bryan knew you was gonna go places. Good going guys just spread Gods word. Love to ms Darla Wow didn’t know either of you could act.lol.Bryan knew you was gonna go places.
Good going guys just spread Gods word. Love to ms Darla

]]> By: North Escambia Resident http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28353 North Escambia Resident Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:38:08 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28353 Just goes to show, Brother Doug, that God does indeed work in mysterious ways. Just goes to show, Brother Doug, that God does indeed work in mysterious ways.

]]> By: Angi http://www.northescambia.com/2009/12/local-preacher-and-his-son-in-horror-movie-the-final-destination/comment-page-1#comment-28324 Angi Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:01:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=10770#comment-28324 COOL! COOL!

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