By Mt. Nebo in Jordan, Pastor Phil Fischer of Jesus Lives ministry in Issaquah, Washington, delivered a powerful sermon to a gathering of over 400 Muslims. Preaching from the mountain where Moses is believed to have seen the Promised Land, Fischer’s message carried both spiritual weight and historical significance.
The sermon took place in the Jordan Valley, near the Palestinian border, with a stunning view overlooking Jericho and the Dead Sea. Fischer’s message, which centered on faith, unity, and hope, has since drawn global attention, amassing over 50,000 views on YouTube since its upload on August 19, 2021.
Phil Fischer’s path to ministry is a story of transformation. Born in Texas and raised between Alaska and Canada’s Yukon, Fischer didn’t grow up in the church. His early years were spent as a musician and songwriter, crafting music for labels across Seattle and Portland.
Beyond music, Fischer was also a digital pioneer. In 1989, he founded one of the world’s first web design companies, which later evolved into one of Seattle’s oldest software firms, marking his early success in the tech world.
His shift from tech entrepreneur to preacher reflects a deep personal journey — one that led him to stand before hundreds in Jordan, delivering a message rooted in hope and faith.
Fischer’s sermon continues to inspire, showing how spiritual transformation can open doors to unexpected and powerful moments of ministry, even in places rich with biblical history.
