Podcasts about aaron colyer

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.

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!

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!"

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Join Dr. Aaron Colyer as he teaches from the book of Colossians on the reality that Jesus Christ reigns supreme over creation, the church, salvation, and should be seen as supreme in your life.

The time has come for Jesus to be betrayed into the hands of sinners. Having finished taking the Passover meal together, Jesus goes to the Mount of Olives with his disciples to spend the night. This has been their routine while in Jerusalem, and Judas knew where to find them. After Judas indicates which man is Jesus by greeting him with a kiss, an armed mob of men arrest Jesus and lead him away to be tried by the high priest and the Sanhedrin. While witnesses are brought forth to testify against him, none of their accusations stick. Finally, Jesus confirms that he is the Messiah, the Son of God, and they sentence him to death. Peter waits in the wings, unable to muster the courage needed to acknowledge Jesus.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

During his time in Jerusalem leading up to the Passover, Jesus has been causing quite a commotion among the people. In addition to teaching God's Word with power and authority, he has insulted the chief priests, the scribes, the Pharisees, and the Sadducees, all of whom were accustomed to being revered as scholars and spiritual leaders. Concerned for their own reputation and for what they considered to be right teaching, they plot to kill Jesus. Christ, however, knows his own fate and has been telling the disciples that he will soon be handed over to be killed. During the Passover meal, he even announces that one of his own disciples will betray him. With zeal, Peter proclaims that he would never fall away from Jesus, but Christ knows that won't be the case. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

In our last reading, Jesus spoke to his disciples about living faithfully during the end times and about the return of the Son of Man. Jesus continues in this same discourse as we pick up and read today's chapter with two parables and one analogy that sounds a lot like a parable. All three of these ideas focus on diligence, perseverance, and expectation for the return of the Son of Man. In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus teaches his disciples to prepare themselves for his return, even planning their lives appropriately toward that end. In the parable of the talents, Jesus addresses using one's gifts and opportunities to advance the kingdom in his absence. In the analogy of sheep and goats, Christ discusses humble service to those in need.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

You may have noticed that the closer we get to Christ's crucifixion, the more time seems to slow down. This is intentional, as Matthew is highlighting the importance of Christ's time in Jerusalem before he is executed by the Jews. Today Christ tells his disciples about future things, including the destruction of the temple, which happened only 70 years later, for the old covenant is passing away and the gospel of Christ's kingdom has come. Jesus tells his followers to expect persecution, false prophets, false messiahs, an increase of wars and an increase in natural disasters. Even so, the gospel will go forth into all the world. Finally, no one knows the day or hour when Christ will return, but that shouldn't stop us from anticipating that day.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

In the midst of the people of Jerusalem, just days before the Passover feast was to be celebrated, Jesus speaks to large crowds of devoted Jews about the dangers of hypocritical teachers. Here, Jesus doesn't beat around the bush, but instead openly names and rebukes the scribes and Pharisees as hypocrites. He criticizes them for self-righteous behaviors and traditions that only serve to exalt man. The posture that the truly righteous should take, however, is a posture of humility and service. In his rebuke, Jesus says that they will be charged with the blood of the righteous, from Adam's son Abel to the prophet Zechariah, who was murdered in the temple. This kind of rebuke against a city while standing in the city itself would have caused an uproar, perhaps even turning the crowds' fanfare into fury.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Today's episode begins the parable of the wedding feast, which Jesus tells to the people of Jerusalem. If you're familiar with the book of Revelation, you'll recall that as the vision comes to a close, we are shown a wedding feast where Christ is the groom and his bride is the church. God invites all men to this banquet, but many reject this invitation and go about their business. Some even kill the messengers who were sent to invite them. Later, the Pharisees and the Sadducees try their best to trap Jesus in his words. Finally, Jesus turns the tables and asks them a challenging question about the words of King David which they are unable to answer.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Our understanding of fairness is often based on what experience by comparison; in other words, we see what other people have in similar positions as ours and we make judgments about whether one thing or another is “fair” or “unfair.” When it comes to the kingdom of heaven, Jesus alters our vantage point to see things from a heavenly perspective. In short, we should not be jealous of God's generosity towards others. Later, James and John ask Jesus if they can sit on his right and left in the coming kingdom. Jesus tells them that while the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, it should not be so in the kingdom. In fact, anyone who wants to be great in the kingdom must be a servant.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Aaron Colyer and the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org