First Baptist Church Wimberley Sermons

In this message from our recent Family Life Weekend Brad Flurry gives us compelling reasons why we need to be aware of the dangers of a hurried life. They are:1) Hurry redirects our worship2) Hurry reinforces our worry, and3) Hurry results in wreckageOnly in Jesus will we find rest for our souls. He gives what no one else can give -- rest from the burden of sin and rest from a hurried life.

We are called to reflect the glory of God. In order to do so, we see a fourfold checklist in Ephesians 4:25-30.1) Consider your tongue (v. 25)2) Consider your heart (vs. 26-27)3) Consider your hands (v. 28), and4) Consider your words (v. 29)If there is any concern with these areas of your life now is the time to repent and surrender your will to God. Pray through these things as Christ does His transforming work in you.

In our walk with Christ we're called to daily "put off" the old life and "put on" the new. In Ephesians 4:17-24 there is a three-fold description of our old life compared to a three-fold command for our new life in Christ. Pastor Aaron brings these points to life in "Old vs. New" during our continuing series on Ephesians.

In Ephesians 4:6-10 we see the immeasurable grace given to us through Christ. Following that is a presentation of spiritual gifts bestowed on God's people. And in verse 16 we see how dependent the church is on its individual members exercising their gifts so that the body grows and builds itself up in love.

Continuing in our series on Ephesians, Pastor Aaron speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Using Ephesians 4:1-6, his main points are to 1.) Walk worthy because of your new identity (vs. 1-3), and 2.) Walk worthy because we are ONE in unity (vs. 4-6). Take a moment to praise God for our new identity in Christ, and for the unity and the bond of peace Jesus purchased on the cross!

In this final message in our Membership Matters series Pastor Aaron focuses on three commands and a warning from Hebrews 10:19-25 - 1. Stir one another up, 2. Do not neglect to meet, 3) Encourage one another, and 4) Be ready for His return. He also talks about the true meaning of fellowship, calling it our God-ordained protection. We hope this series has helped you to have a greater understanding of the true meaning of church membership.

In this message in our Membership Matters series Pastor Aaron talks about the difficult subject of church discipline where he goes over four points:1) Consider the NECESSITY (When is church discipline needed?)2) Consider the MOTIVE (Why do we practice church discipline?)3) Consider the GOAL (What do we accomplish with church discipline?)4) Consider the PROCESS (How do we practice church discipline?)When church discipline is necessary, restoration is ALWAYS the goal. It's never to be carried out in arrogance, but in love.

In our 2nd message of the series Membership Matters Pastor Aaron answers the questions1. Why did Jesus start the church?2. What does He want us to accomplish?3. How is He expecting us to continue the ministry that He started AND that He intends to finish?But first we need to consider the main points of the message, which are1. Know your Identity2. Own your Purpose, and3. We cannot fail in our Purpose

It's the beginning of a new series at FBC Wimberley called Membership Matters. Committing to a local church is God's idea. And in this first message of the series Pastor Aaron talks about why it's important to be a part of the family, and that church membership 1) matters to God, 2) matters to your pastors, and 3) should matter to you.

The parable of the hidden treasure which teaches us that everything this world deems worthwhile is worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ and being part of His kingdom is the theme of this last message of 2023.

In this message, Pastor Aaron discusses six themes found in the Christmas story as recorded in Luke chapter 2. They are:1. Fulfilled Promises (vs. 4, 11)2. Humble Beginnings (v. 7)3. Gospel for all People (vs. 10, 11)4. Peace of Christ (v. 14)5. Glory of God (vs. 9, 13-14)6. Praise of God (vs. 18-20)Which of these themes is the greatest encouragement to you?

Our subject is JOY. We will see the joy of Mary's song, but also acknowledge that Jesus is the One who brings ultimate joy to all of us! Mary exhibited ultimate joy (v. 47), experienced undeserved mercy (vs. 48-50), enjoyed victorious freedom (vs. 51-54), and received eternal blessing (v. 55). All of these things led Mary to worship her Savior. And may they do the same for us!

Jesus is the LOVE of Christmas. Pastor Aaron, teaching from Matthew 1, walks us through how to respond to this great truth. 1. RECEIVE Christ, who came to save us from our sins (v. 21), 2. TRUST Christ, who proves that God keeps all His promises (v. 22), and 3. SHARE Christ, who is Immanuel, God with us, forever (v. 23).

Welcome to Advent Season 2023! Pastor Aaron's first message in our Christmas series has to do with hope. Three themes emerge from Luke 1:26-38.1. Mary "found favor" or received GRACE (v. 30)2. Mary receiving God's grace led to her HOPE (v. 33)3. Mary's hope led to her OBEDIENCE (v. 38)

Psalm 67 is a prayer that the mission of God would be fulfilled. Four aspects of that prayer are that God desires 1) To be KNOWN among the nations, 2) PRAISED among the nations, 3) REJOICED IN by the nations, and 4) FEARED among the nations. Pastor Aaron discusses these four aspects and then challenges us by asking what we as individuals and families are doing to be a part of God's mission.

In Acts chapter 1 we see five ways the mission of Jesus continues after his ascension. The mission continues 1) because of the PROOF of the resurrection, 2) through the POWER of the Holy Spirit, 3) with the PURPOSE of the kingdom, 4) by and for the PEOPLE of the kingdom, and 5) until the PROMISE is fulfilled. Are you allowing the mission of Jesus to continue in your own life?

There are a lot of things we don't remember from week to week, such as to rotate our tires or to change out our air conditioner filters. But we really should remember the important things in our life of discipleship, such as the Great Commission from Matthew 28:19-20. Remember the fact that God SAVED you to SEND you. And when we go and make disciples remember that Jesus gives us His authority and that He promises His presence!

Here's a message about the extravagance and splendor of God's love as expressed in Romans chapter 5, particularly in verse 8 where it says that "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Pastor Sean shows how the present tense of one particular verb of this verse is crucial to understanding its full significance.

Join Pastor Aaron as he teaches us to see the posture of worship, consider Paul's 4-part prayer, and remember the power of God. The four parts to Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 are 1) That they would be strengthened with God's power, 2) That Christ may dwell in their hearts, 3) That they would know the bigness of Christ's love, and 4) That they would be filled with the fullness of God.

In Ephesians 3:1-13 we see a mystery revealed, a ministry displayed, and a mission obeyed. At the end, Pastor Aaron asks "what is one specific way you can take a small step of obedience to make the mission of Jesus front and center in your life this week?"

In this message Pastor Aaron talks about the progression believers make from their old life to their new life. He compares the progression to how a country song works when it tells a good story. VERSE 1 of the "song" is about our old life, while VERSE 2 speaks to the how Christ rescues us. And finally, VERSE 3 of the "country song" celebrates our new identity in Christ!

What is work where you can immediately see the fruit of your labor? One example is mowing your lawn. But salvation is NOT like this. It's not based on OUR labor. Rather, salvation is ALL the work of Christ! In thinking about our salvation, we must 1) REFUSE to believe that you had anything to do with your salvation, 2) REMEMBER your new identity is a result of the work of God in Christ, and 3) RESPOND by walking in the "good works" God prepared for you beforehand.

In this message Pastor Aaron asks us to 1) Consider what it means to be DEAD, 2) Consider what it means to be DELIVERED, and 3) to not forget the DANGERS of your old life. This section of Ephesians is so rich it requires a two-part message! But in Part 1 you'll understand more fully what mercy, love, and grace, means to us as Christians. Tune in next week for the conclusion of "From Death to Life!"

In this message Mike Gibbons shares that the key to stillness in the storm is to trust in God. He draws three practical conclusions from Psalm 62: Trust in God alone (vs. 1-6), trust in God always (vs. 7-8), and trust in God, not man (vs. 9-12). So if you've ever faced difficulties in this life be encouraged that God is with you and is worthy of our worship and complete trust.

Pastor Aaron asks the question "What can we learn from Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church," and gives compelling answers: 1) Know you are in the faith, 2) Grow in spiritual understanding, and 3) Rest in the victory of Jesus. There's so much more in this message and in all the messages of this series in Ephesians. We hope you will have a chance to listen to them all and be strengthened in your faith and identity in Christ!

If we're committed to Jesus sometimes it's necessary to take a stand. In fact we need to be ready to do so at anytime. Tom Gripka begins by reading a familiar passage from Joshua and then recounts stories of four Bible characters who took a stand by simply doing what God asked them to do, no matter what: Moses, David, Esther, and Daniel.

God (Father, Son, and Spirit) has always called a PEOPLE for his possession through his PLAN of salvation for the PURPOSE of his praise.

In this introduction to the book of Ephesians Pastor Aaron our identity in Christ, teaching that 1) We are Saints, 2) We are Believers who are faithful, 3) We have promises of grace and peace in Christ, and 4) We have every spiritual blessing in the heavens. It's going to be a great series. We hope you can join us for every message!

A practical message on applying the spiritual principles of Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Listen to this message as Pastor Aaron teaches us to 1) Review the plan, 2) Practice the process, 3) Find the rhythm, and 4) Take the warning seriously. Along the way he gives us practical advice on instilling spiritual values into the lives of our children and grandchildren.

Ask yourself these questions: Does your vision for your home match God's vision? Are you leaving a legacy of faith from one generation to the next? And how are you accomplishing God's mission to and through your family? Keep these questions in mind as you hear this message in our Christ-Centered Homes series.

In Christ-centered homes, parents do three things: Listen, Speak and Teach. And there are three motivations for teaching the next generation: 1) To set their hope in God 2) To help them not forget the works of God and to keep His commands, and 3) To help them know not to be stubborn and rebellious like the Israelites of the previous generation spoken about in this Psalm.

There are five verbs that communicate what the Law is all about in Deuteronomy. Listen to this message as Pastor Aaron talks about these verbs and emphasizes just why the Lord chose, loved and redeemed His people.

The importance of God's glory is so essential for us to understand, yet many find it difficult to put into words. In this message, Sean Sivils teaches that the reason we fail to see the glory of God is because we have been spiritually blinded to the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But thankfully, Jesus speaks light in the darkness of our hearts so that we can see and know Him personally.

There are three relational charges we receive in the law as we look at the bigger picture in the Ten Commandments: 1) Love God with pure devotion (vs. 6-7), 2) Obey the Lord because He is a jealous God (vs. 8-10), and 3) Trust the law is for our good (vs. 5:32-34 and 6:24).

In this new series we'll be looking at Deuteronomy, a book known for all its laws. But this series wants to emphasize that the heart of the law is relationship. In this opening message we see that God displays His love and mercy in three ways: 1) God speaks to His people, 2) God gives His presence to people, and 3) God showed His great power to deliver His people. We hope you'll join us for the next two messages in this series, as well.

Why did Jesus teach in parables? To challenge the hearer to reflect on the kingdom and decide about participation in it. It was an invitation for believers and an obstacle for unbelievers. The good news is that God offers participation in his kingdom to everyone through the gospel!

As believers take the Lord's Supper, we celebrate everything Christ has accomplished for us on the cross, which has past, present, and future implications as we proclaim his death until he comes.

In the conclusion of our series on Titus Pastor Aaron goes over the final instructions that Paul gave to Titus in his letter to him. First Paul mentions the names of some of the saints that they both knew, encouraging Titus to learn from their example. Then Paul encouraged Titus and his congregation to devote theirselves to good works. And in the last verse, we're all encouraged to praise God for His grace at work in our lives.

With all the distractions in our culture, we as Christians must keep the Gospel the first priority in our lives because 1) It is trustworthy, 2) It motivates obedience, and 3) It is profitable and excellent. Listen to Pastor Aaron as he teaches these points and others on the primacy of the Gospel.

Sometimes we forget that we are supposed to be in the world, influencing the community around us and engaging the culture. So we need to remember that the world is watching, remember who we once were, and remember the loving-kindness of God, who makes salvation possible for all! When we are filled with thankfulness for the good news of Christ, that we have been rescued from sin and saved by the grace of God, it puts us in the right framework to fulfill our responsibility of displaying godliness to the world.

The grace of God in Christ brings salvation for all who would believe. Join Pastor Aaron as he continues in our series on the book of Titus. Also in today's message we learn that the grace of God in Christ trains believers in godliness, and that the glory of Christ's return motivates believers to obey.

Titus 2:9-10 deals with the Christian worker displaying godliness in the face of all circumstances, but also addresses a common misconception of a sensitive subject in scripture. Besides presenting a careful representation of the biblical text, Pastor Aaron offers practical advice to all believers as they relate to those in authority over them.

In today's message, Pastor Aaron discusses the need for younger men and women to display godliness in their lives. And he talks about how important it is for them to learn from older men and women in the congregation who can teach them from their experience of walking with God for many years.

False teachers will rise up in the church from time to time. They were present in the early church, as well as today. And they must be dealt with decisively. They must be silenced because they are divisive, deceptive, and defiled. Join Pastor Aaron as he teaches from Titus 1:10-16.

Pastor Aaron, in this second message in our series on Titus, talks about the calling of pastors -- how they must be blameless in their family commitments, conduct, character, and doctrine.

Welcome to our first message in a new series on the book of Titus. After Pastor Aaron answers some introductory questions having to do with Paul, Titus, and covers what bound them together, he asks how knowledge about Christ leads to obedience to Christ, as well as how right doctrine leads to right deeds.

As we look at Philippians 2:5-11 and other scripture passages on this Easter Sunday, Dr. Aaron Colyer drives home a couple points: 1st, we need to see the Savior for who He really is, and 2nd, we need to respond to Jesus for what He has really done. There are three ways to live the Christ exalting life: 1) Confess Jesus as Lord, 2) Bow your knee to His authority, and 3) Live to the glory of God the Father.

Thanks for joining us for this Palm Sunday message. Pastor Sean talks about a real danger we face - that we can go through the Triumphal Entry, the Cross, and Easter, and allow those scriptural accounts to become so familiar that we can go through the motions of celebration without ever allowing the message of Easter to speak to us today.

Join Dr. Aaron Colyer in this message as he shows from the book of Hebrews and other scriptures how Jesus is "better"  because-He is the Heir of all things-He created the world-He is the radiance of God's glory-He is the exact imprint of God's nature-He upholds the universe by His hand-He has cleansed the penalty of sin, and-He is seated in authority

Today's message has to do with the Lord's Supper, followed by the Lord's Supper itself.