Podcasts about speaker aaron yoder

Where should people, but especially men, turn when they want to better understand what a Godly relationship should look like within the home? Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Where should people, but especially men, turn when they want to better understand what a Godly relationship should look like within the home? Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is the goal of marriage?  If it is unity, how does that get accomplished?  According to Scripture, the heart of the man and wife must be addressed.  This sermon takes a brief break from the 'Sermon on the Mount' to address these questions from Ephesians 5 Speaker: Aaron Yoder & Janice Yoder

What is the goal of marriage?  If it is unity, how does that get accomplished?  According to Scripture, the heart of the man and wife must be addressed.  This sermon takes a brief break from the 'Sermon on the Mount' to address these questions from Ephesians 5 Speaker: Aaron Yoder & Janice Yoder

Why does the Good Shepherd leads us into the topic of divorce within the 'Sermon on the Mount'  and what does He say about this difficult subject?  In this message, we consider the Lord's teaching in Matthew 5, Mark 10 and 1 Corinthians 7. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Why does the Good Shepherd leads us into the topic of divorce within the 'Sermon on the Mount'  and what does He say about this difficult subject?  In this message, we consider the Lord's teaching in Matthew 5, Mark 10 and 1 Corinthians 7. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Disciples of Jesus are empowered to say no to sin and to find value in personal boundaries which keep them from falling into destructive habits.  What are yours? Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Disciples of Jesus are empowered to say no to sin and to find value in personal boundaries which keep them from falling into destructive habits.  What are yours? Speaker: Aaron Yoder

All people who seek to hinder or harm disciples of Jesus, are merely blind athletes competing for a coach who is leading them down a path of eternal destruction.  Therefore, God empowers Christians to treat human "rivals" differently. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

All people who seek to hinder or harm disciples of Jesus, are merely blind athletes competing for a coach who is leading them down a path of eternal destruction.  Therefore, God empowers Christians to treat human "rivals" differently. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What did John mean when he said that we can "overcome the world?"  If such victory is possible, how to we live into it and experience it within daily life?  We look at what the Apostle John had to say about overcoming in the first part of chapter five of John's first epistle. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Is God Most High loving?  If He is, can I have confidence before Him?  The Apostle John addresses these deep and crucial questions at the end of chapter 4.  Today, we dig into what John, through the Holy Spirit, says in order to know how to LOVE and LIVE in these days. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How do we discern the difference between truth and error?  Likewise, if Satan is actively trying to deceive the world, how does he do it and how can Christians identity his deception?  We dig into these difficult and relevant questions from the Apostle John's perspective and consider it's disciple-making application for us who live in a post-modern, pluralistic culture. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What should we do when we lack confidence in our relationship with God and before Him in prayer?  We study how John addresses these questions and consider how, by the Holy Spirit, we can walk as confidence children of God. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is some of evidence of actually being a Christian?  We dig into this relevant question today by studying John's words about hatred and love in 1 John 3. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Why should Christians abide in Jesus?  What should we do when we come to confusing or seemingly contradictory Scripture passages?  Today, we dig into both of these relevant questions by considering John's letter to the churches in Asia Minor. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How does one become a 'child of God?'  And what gifts does God give along with that eternal identity?  We study these statements of Christian identity as we continue through John's first epistle. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What words of encouragement do we need during times of crisis and division?  We look at what the Holy Spirit inspired John to say during the divisive moments in the church in Ephesus, and the surrounding region, and consider it's applications for us today. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How does hatred form in the human heart?  How does it affect Christians?  How can we avoid falling prey to the temptation of hatred?  On this Worship Fellowship Sunday, we address these questions through John's first letter and celebrate the work that Mennonite Central Committee is doing in Israel/Palestine. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How do we know if we are 'walking in the light' of God and participating in the process of sanctification - or being made more like Jesus?  For Christians, we have a choice whether we walk in darkness or walk in light which affects this process.  Our lesson today is about knowing the difference. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

We begin 2019 with an introduction into the themes within John's first letter and his pastoral emphasis to the churches whom he loved. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Does the Gospel of Mark, with it's strange ending, give us enough evidence to believe in the resurrection of Jesus?  As we conclude this series through Mark's Gospel, we end by answer this question and it's applications for today. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Who is Jesus?  As we study Jesus' trial and crucifixion, we'll look at how the comments made about Jesus, even by his accusers, point towards His divinity and His power. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How should Christians respond when crisis comes our way?  To understand an answer to this question, we study the disciples' reaction to Jesus' arrest and compare that to Jesus' own posture during the same event. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How can we understand the Olivet Discourse - the passage in which Jesus appears to be talking about the 'end of the world' just before His return?  Are those passages only apocalyptic or did they have some practical application for the disciples living in Judea?  We dig into this difficult passage and deal with the debated verse 30.  Finally, we turn towards the practical implications of Jesus' message for us in the 21st century. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What kinds of idolatry can even religious people struggle with?  We look into this question by studying Jesus' conversations with the Sadducees and the scribes in Jerusalem.  In the end, Jesus directed his disciple's attention to the most unlikely person and in so doing showed us how to deal with religious idolatry. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

When Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar, what belongs to Caesar" what did He mean?  More importantly, what does that command mean for Christians living in the United States in the 21st century?  This text leads us directly into the difficult subjects of taxes, government, voting and the Lordship of Jesus. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Where does authority come from?  What authority does Jesus had?  If Jesus really had divine authority, then what caused the Jewish leaders to reject him?  We dig into this important questions as we focus on Jesus' last days before His crucifixion. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Did Jesus really present Himself as a king?  If so, what did he want from God's people in Jerusalem or his group of disciples?  We dig into those questions and study Jesus intentional actions as he entered Jerusalem for the last time before his death.  Then we consider how his actions & teachings apply to Christians who serve him as King. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is pride?  What are some of the symptoms of pride?  How can Christians see pride in themselves and instead clothe themselves with humility?  We dig into Jesus' interactions with James, John and Bartimaeus to better understand the answers to these questions. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What must a person do to be saved and inherit eternal life?  This pressing question is perhaps the most important question in all of human existence.  Many assume that 'living a good' life has something to do with the answer.  Today, we dig into Jesus' answer which is so much more radical than trying to live a morally upright life. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How should Christians respond to the reality of divorce and the difficulty of marriage?  We dig into this difficult, but relevant topics in light of Jesus teachings on them. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is doubt?  What should we do when we doubt?  Why does God even allow faith-testing, doubt producing trials?  We dig into these difficult but relevant questions as we study Jesus' interaction with his disciples and the father of a demon-possessed boy after Jesus' returned from the Mount of Transfiguration. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How is the world's definition of greatness different from God's definition of greatness?  We study Jesus' teaching on this topic and consider how Jesus' example applies to our lives today. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Who is the Gospel of Jesus really for?  We study the crucial moment in Jesus' ministry when he started to turn his attention towards the Gentiles and consider how His missional focus applies to our lives today. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How are traditions beneficial and how can they blind us from a relationship with God?  As we study Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees and Syrophonecian woman, we consider the blessing and challenges that go along with religious traditions. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What priorities kept Jesus ministering to the needy crowds during the height of his public ministry?  We look at the habits of Jesus and apply them to our lives as servants of God. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is hope?  How do we know if our hope is placed in that which is lasting and secure?  We look at these questions in light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Abraham's example and Mary Magdalene's testimony. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Christians talk often about faith...but what is it?  How is faith defined according to Scripture?  What does Abram's story tell us about the difference between faith and saving faith?  We consider those questions as well as look ahead to the suffering of Jesus in order to anchor of our in that which saves. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How ought believers manage the wealth which God supplies?  Likewise, do we have an obligation to be generous either to God or others?  We study these topics in light of the Lord's provision and blessing upon Abram. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How did the flood alter our world?  We study this culturally relevant topic in view of both Scripture and geographic studies. Then we use the flood story to better understand the faithful, covenant keeping nature of God. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How does God view worship?  Likely, many Christians have ideas of what worship is but rarely do we try to ask the question from God's perspective.  We dig into this topic by studying Cain and Abel's first recorded sacrifice to the Lord and what was motivating them in their worship of the living God. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What are the challenges that women face as a result of living in a fallen world?  By zooming into Genesis 3:16, we look at the layers of discord which are common for many women.  Then we consider the way in which Jesus makes women...and men...new. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What is the role of husband in the marriage relationship as determined by God?  This difficult, but important topic, begins by studying why God created Adam before Eve and then assessing the dynamics which make for a healthy, Godly marriage. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What are angels and demons?  Is there really a personal 'devil' who holds temporary authority of the world?  If so, what is his work and battle cry against people?  We dig into these difficult questions - leading to the gift of grace and conquest of Jesus Christ. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Is there any such thing as pointless work?  We look at the concept of work and stewardship in light of God's command for Adam to tend to the Garden of Eden - citing examples from the Global Anabaptist and Mennonite Church. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

How long did it take for God to create the world?  This question swirls within Christian conversations - especially in the light of the claims of modern science.  We dig into this difficult topic but then look at the simple truths for Christians to proclaim confidently about the creation of the world. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Who is the Holy Spirit?  How can we make sense of what happens in believers when He comes to fill their spirit?  We dig into these complex but important questions in a board overview of the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

Who is God?  This universally relevant question is so significant, yet we can easily skip past it while in conversation.  Would you be able to describe the true nature of God concisely and Biblically?  Study through part of His character in order to engage a culture which tends to misunderstand or ignore God. Speaker: Aaron Yoder

What does it mean to be a Christian and why is abiding in Jesus so important?  These seem elementary, but we go back to the basics at the beginning of this series to better understand Jesus' example and call upon our lives. Speaker: Aaron Yoder