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Taken from a message at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Leadership must be passed on, we don't truly master it until we pass it on to the next generation. There is no success without a successor. This episode is form two leadership talks from our team huddles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
We all like to take the easy route sometimes in life. When we do, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to develop mental toughness. RECORDED LIVE AFTER A LONG RUN --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
"Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint." I'm not sure who first said this statement, but I've heard it throughout my life. Here are a few things I've learned as a marathon runner and how they relate to ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Taken from a series we did called "I Love the 90's" and using the show "Home Improvement" as a theme for unpacking Deuteronomy 6:4-9. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
What do we mean when we say "everyone can be a leader"? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
We all know organizations with strong culture but who is responsible for carrying that culture? For the record I like a spicy deluxe with waffle fries. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
This episode comes from three teachings done for our leadership team at Rise Church. If you listen to the Holy Spirit, He will make you look like a genius. Learn to lead by following the voice of the Holy Spirit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Michelin stars are given to the best of the best restaurants. What can the criteria used teach us about having a great marriage? Check out this bonus episode. The article referenced is here: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/article/news-and-views/how-to-get-michelin-stars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
I've been married to my wife 25 years this Tuesday. I've learned a lot along the way. I prepared a message for our church with just 5 of those things. The audio in this podcast is from that message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
When people aren't beautiful, influential, affluential, or successful does it matter to you? Jesus says how we treat others matters. This episode is from a message preached at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
This episode comes from a sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. We answer the question of how to change. There are three attitudes (have to change, want to change, able to change) and three steps (know yourself, change your thoughts, change your surroundings) to change that we cover in this sermon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Recruiting, it's like doing the laundry; no one loves doing it and you're never done with it. How did Jesus recruit? Let's go to scripture and see. A special thanks to Jim Wideman for this inspiration. Pray Cast vision Jesus didn't ask, He told It's everyone's job to recruit Don't lower the bar, raise the bar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
The story of Cain and Abel. I was always confused about it but recently I've seen something new. Why was Cain's gift not accepted? Does God not like fruits and veggies? How we give to God matters. I shared this during our church's Sunday leadership huddle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Why do we struggle with correction? Why do we feel like what we do, feel and think are who we are? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Can you lead when you're not on the field? Can you lead when you're not on the platform? When you don't have a title? When you're not in charge? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
We like to use words that denote absolutes: Never... always... no one.. everyone... Do do we mean it? Taken from a leadership moment to our volunteer team. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Jason and guest Justyn Smith catch up on ministry and life during COVID 19. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
From a message preached at Rise Church early 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Mike Ploen shares his ministry experience and talks things he's seen with the church during Covid-19. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
This was a message given at Rise Church in the Made for Mondays series. It goes over asking three questions to make the best use of every time whether you are at home, school, or work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
From the November 2020 Pastor's Corner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
I completed this phase of the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
I'm going through the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks reasons to be excited in these "uncertain times". What's on your list of things to be excited about? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks daily routine in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
SOMETIMES YOU PRAY FOR THEM, FORGIVE THEM AND IT TURNS OUT GREAT. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO JUST ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD AND HE TURNS IT AROUND. SOMETIMES THE RELATIONSHIP COMES TO AN END. HOW TO RESPOND TO HURT 1- See yourself properly 2 - See them properly 3 - See God properly Is He good? Is He good to you? Do I trust Him? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. The Shepherd protects, directs, corrects, feeds, leads, refreshes, restores, guides, prepares, comforts, provides, blesses, anoints, and so much More. His house is abundant, His house is good. His goodness changes the way I think and I return to him if ever I stray. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ https://youtu.be/D-SCpkdknVo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. The Shepherd prepares a higher way for the sheep in the midst of opposition. His power empowers Godly thinking, prevents the world from running off on us, and promotes unity. His blessing, powers and spirt overflow in our lives. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ https://youtu.be/JenLJgL9jik --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. he shepherd comforts the sheep even in the darkest areas of life. The rod (Word of God) & staff (Spirt of God) are the tools of distributing God's comfort. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ https://youtu.be/Fx0F9AKfLaM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. David reminds us that when we fail, God's plan is not to punish us but to restore and give purpose. Don't dwell in the place of ease, of self effort and blessing. Follow God's paths and receive his righteousness. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlelKxG1gi4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. We must be free from fear, friction, pests, and hunger. Find our rest in the: dew - put first things first wells- to the work to draw them up springs - be sourced from the unseen realm streams - moving not stagnant EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ https://youtu.be/FVieHRTSMeQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. A boast saying that we belong to Him! 1. I belong to Him because He created me to love me 2. I belong to Him because He bought me with a price (laid down His life) 3. I belong to Him because He continues to lay down Himself for me. Guides us, talks to God on our behalf, and cares for us. Sheep were marked with the mark of their owner so that they could be distinguished from other sheep. Are you marked? I shall not want…. He cares for every part of our well-being. We are dependent upon Him and nothing else. “I am completely satisfied with His management in my life.” I am contented, well fed, safe, and flourishing under His care. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/UnDC4697hZo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Many times in our life we identify repeated patterns of betrayal, hurt, and pain. What do you do when we see those things popping up again and again? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul tells us to be marked by the cross and not in our flesh. https://youtu.be/Bn0ZaWGrP40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul reminds us that we will always harvest what we plant. This can be positive or negative, it all depends on what we plant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLoHD7wFpoo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul talks about the power of the Spirit to leave above the power of the flesh. He contrasts the fruit of the flesh versus the fruit of the Spirit. Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self- Control Walking with the spirit isn't about trying (harder), it's about dying (with Christ). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul encourages the Galatians to continue in the freedom that Christ has for them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
This comes form part 4 of a series from Rise Church on the book of Jonah. The teaching mainly covers the book of Jonah chapter 4. To hear more of the series, go here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts the law and the gospel using Sarah and Hagar and their sons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
A bonus episode from our leadership teaching. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul expresses his concern in this section. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul explains how we are God's children through faith in this section. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts the law and the promise in this section. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
From a Sunday sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts "The Law and Faith in Christ". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com In this episode Paul confronts Peter and the other Jewish believers who were saying that the non-Jewish believers needed to follow the law to be saved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/equippedpastor/message