What is Full Throttle?

A new ministry web page designed specifically for evangelism and discipleship for CR members and all who visit the web page. The goal specifically is to further the Kingdom of God one heart at a time.

Who I am

My name is Rick Disler. I live in Knoxville, TN. My occupation is an engineer for cancer treatment machines. I learned most of what I know from 12 years in the military: 2 years in army, 10 in the Navy. I'm 40 years old and have experienced more in my life than most. I say this because I spent most of my life calling myself a Christian and yet lived my life without the authority of Christ. I grew up with the understanding that as long as I believe in Jesus as my savior he would forgive me of all of my transgressions, my rebellion and disobedience. The sad part is that most self professing Christians I came across believed the same as I or at least never challenged my faith.

I had a life changing experience which I speak of in the DOW page. You see I had been living a lie and I knew it deep down. I had been praying very hard that the Lord would remove the veil that was over my heart that I might have a deeper relationship with Him. My life was simply wonderful-I had it all but I knew there was something terribly wrong and I had a vacuum inside my heart.

I now have an associates in ministry studies which is nothing to boast about but simply allows me the ability to minster and teach the gospel in many places that require it. I have actively been working as an evangelist the last year. I'm also actively involved in lighthouse missions currently a Director on the board of a nonprofit organization (newly formed) to minister to the masai tribe in Africa.

What is my motivation?

To Love God first in my life. To serve Him as my Lord and master. To Love the brethren and all those who have not made Jesus Lord of their lives.

CR has given me so much over the past 4 years. I love so many here and I believe the Lord has placed it upon my heart to serve CR with what little the Lord has entrusted me with.

What I am not?

I'm not a preacher. I'm a brother in Christ to all who have made Jesus Lord and Master of their lives.

I am not the authority of scriptures or theology but what little I know it is by much pains I have come to the knowledge which is only by the grace of Jesus.

What is on this web page?

You will need real player to listen to audio lessons. Click on real player lcon to download.

Email Icon-This will go directly to me. I'm asking all to use this for suggestions, comments, exhortation...etc... Please utilize this as it will be greatly beneficial to me as this stuff is very new to me.

Daily devotional at bottom of page

Coming Soon...Kingdom Fellowship on TeamSpeak

Kingdom Fellowship is nothing more than small group fellowship but with a twist.

Using TS on a night of your choosing show up and get to know other members better. Discipleship is sharing your heart, your relationship with Jesus with others. If we don't reveal our hearts to others there can be no trust developed. If there is no trust there will be a lack of giving and receiving.

Once the trust is developed the equipping and empowerment begins. As members feel led they prepare a 5-10 min. theological lesson or teaching. Then it is round table discussion. He who has excess gives to the one in need. Growth to all is tremendous. You can learn to apply scripture to your daily walk simply by someone else's experiences. If you think you have nothing to offer you will be amazed. From the theologically astute to the novice; belonging, trust, growth with brethren and the Lord will lead you to a daily taking up of your cross and following Jesus.

If you've never experienced the growth from Kingdom fellowship you must check it out. I started it a year and a half ago and now my best friends are those that also attend. 1 hour 1 night a week you will be amazed at what the Lord will do with that. Please email me for all those interested in setting up the first ever CR kingdom fellowship.

Teamspeak Kingdom Fellowship:

If anyone is interested in some live fellowship During the week of July 1st-8 Please blog or email me. I have this week off therefore I would love to spend a couple of nights in fellowship with CR bros. You name the night/day and time.

John 14:6 - I am the way, The Truth, and The life, no one comes to the Father except thru me.

Thank You Mike for your input. I was hoping that we could cover this verse from many angles and many opinions. This scripture means so very much to me as it changed my theology after many months of in depth study and I wanted to share that with you possibly from a different perspective. I will be brief but if you want more go to www.familysfirst then rick's weekly word and archives at bottom.

In the book of exodus when the first tent temple of moses was built there was an outer court, an inner court (Holy Place), and the Holy of Holies (where the arc was kept and the presence of God resided).

What I am about to say is not known by many and is so very relative to the the statement Jesus made in John 14:6. The Israelites in aramaic called this outer court(The Way), inner court (The Truth), and the Holy of Holies (The Life). Therefore if you study the purposes of each you will find each is specific: Justification, Sanctification, Glorification.

If you study Hebrews you will find the Author speaking directly to Jewish Christians who are still confused about the traditional jewish customs and furthermore the old covenant versus the new. Hebrews 8 specifically addresses that the old covenant is no longer and but a type and shadow. Hebrews 9 will define that the pysical tabernacle of Moses is also only a type and shadow. By Jesus making this statement He has fulfilled not only the types and shadows of past but created a new covenant, Priesthood, and living tabernacle where we can at any time go into the presence of the most High. Jesus stated in John 10:9 "I am the gate (referring to the entrance to the physical temple); whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture". As Mike stated this is not "pluralistic" there is no other way you can enter the spiritual temple and the presence of God but through Jesus. I can't promise you that this truth will change your walk with Christ. I can brethren speak of what it did for my walk and it has been tremendous. Please spend some time meditating on the book of Hebrews in relation with the original temple,covenant, and priesthood with what I have stated here.

I consider this statement by Jesus to be the most profound statement in the new testament. I have done studies on this verse and it seems to envelop so much of scripture and theology that I'm wondering what does this statement that Jesus made mean to you? Please blog your responses to me and I will post them here:

Submitted By Mike Ruder:

We as true believers must never "cave in" to Pluralism in this world! We must stand firm when asked if we actually think that this "profound statement" is true. :) An empty tomb from Christ Jesus where He rose from the dead; is unique and unmatched by any "religion" in world history. When the risen Jesus Christ, in His actual body, was seen for 40 days to thousands of people and His disciples, all knew that all He said and taught them was in fact truth! And they themselves would suffer and die too. No one would have died for a lie, knowing it was a lie.

We are the church of Jesus Christ.

The body of the living God. We have been called into existence out of all denominations.to be a kingdom of priests to serve him. We derive our authority from the person of Lord Jesus individually and personally. To as many as received Him, He gave the power to become the sons of God even to them who believed on His name. We do not need to apologize for the priesthood of all believers. We do not need to turn aside because people accuse us of being unloving. It is the zenith of christian love to tell people the truth when they are on their way to hell. And if you won't do it, if you won't tell them the truth, get out of the way of the people that want to. Because that's the name of the game salvation.

And if Jesus Christ is not Lord of all, if He is not God the Son (2nd Person of the Trinity), if His blood is not complete atonement for sin, and His resurrection the seal for justification.

If He did not tell the truth away with him. If He could not save Himself He could not save us. But if He is who He says He was and if He rose from the dead immortal. Then He is to be believed, and He is to be obeyed. And those that pervert what He says are to be held up publicly so that the world may know this is not of God.

This is christian theology. If the church is to survive she must put on the whole armour of God and stand against false doctrine.

Submitted by Grady Vines 6/14/07

I'm excited about what God is doing at CR and I feel blessed to be a part of it. I am also thankful that God has placed and equipped someone as scripturally knowledgeable as Rick to lead this new ministry endeavor here at CR. I look forward to seeing what God does in the lives of those who partake in this journey.

May God bless you and keep you Rick.

By the way, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation on the phone last night. It was a pleasure to get to talk to you.

God Bless,

Grady Vines

Isaiah 40:27-31

Submitted by Mike Ruder 6/14/07

God bless Rick! I hope everyone may grow because of the Bible and time spent in communion with Jesus; to better serve Him. I appreciate your hard work for The LORD. :) Mikey

Rick Disler and his wife Christin live in Knoxville Tennessee with their five children. They both work full time outside their home and attend their local Church of God. Rick's ministry is to arm men and women with Biblical truths in order to build a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.