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These are sermons preached at First Baptist Church Wimberley, Texas
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Wimberley Info was created to provide an up to date resource for tourists and members of the community! On the podcast you can expect interviews with everyone from city officials and business owners to authors and writers and everything in between. You will also get to hear our reviews of some of the local spots and sometimes the opinions of the poor sap that was just trying to eat while we were recording. Sometimes we will even talk to the employees so you can get all the angles! On our web ...
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To be a successful working artist you have to do more than create art. Join Cowgirl Artists of America to discuss all things art business. If you're an artist who wants to learn about planning, marketing, social media, and more you've come to the right place.
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Cactus Coffee Shop opened for business in 2016 with a desire to change the way we experience coffee. Bringing people together is our mission, and the best way to do that is by bringing the cafe directly to you. Whether it's with our fully loaded coffee, brunch and dessert trailer or our stunning maple espresso bar, we can brighten up your day with our beautiful, delicious beverages and treats. We take pride in using our hands and skills to make as much as possible from scratch. Our prickly p ...
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We all are on a journey... a journey of Becoming. There is never a time that we have "arrived", just continue to grow each and every day. The Becoming the Big Me Podcast showcases this journey. From sharing empowering stories of triumph to the tactile actions to take to continue to grow in all areas; mind, body, and soul. I am your host Djemilah Birnie and I choose to step into my Big Me self each day. I may stumble, I may fall, but I always get back up. From addiction, teen pregnancy, abuse ...
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Theo Boyd is a speaker, host, and author of My Grief Is Not Like Yours, a book that takes readers through a rollercoaster of emotions as she explores how her life changed drastically in July, 2019. Many people find themselves on autopilot mode after a tragic loss without real insight into the emotions driving their grief. Theo Boyd has found solace in writing and believes there’s a need to talk about the hidden emotions accompanying grief. She writes so that others may seek comfort in her wo ...
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Praise the Lord | Psalm 113 | July 7, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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Welcome to our new summer series on the Book of Psalms! In this, the first message of the series, Pastor Aaron teaches on Psalm 113 which focuses on praising the Lord. In fact, it's a great text for finding reasons to praise, including the three following reasons: Praise the Lord... 1) For His great name (vs. 1-3) 2) For His great glory (vs. 4-6), …
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It’s human to want to cling, but divine consciousness knows better. Like the seed dropping from the plant into the soil, when we open ourselves and give freely, abundance pervades for us and all we encounter.By Unity of Wimberley
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The Conclusion of Ephesians | June 30, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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In this final message on the book of Ephesians Pastor Aaron talks about an upcoming mission opportunity and goes over the last few verses of Ephesians, chapter 6. Then he encourages the congregation and online audience to let the Word of God speak for itself and wash over them as he recites by memory the entire book of Ephesians!…
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We all have fathers , but maybe your mother did your father's job in his absence , or perhaps a grandparent or a surrogate father . Perhaps you were fortunate and experienced unconditional love from your dad. It's time for us to do our forgiveness work if we harbor any ill feelings toward our fathers. This morning we will touch on some challenging …
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As spiritual beings it is essential that we learn the power of spiritual truth and live it as best we can. What we communicate to ourselves, and what we accept being communicated from the outside world, is crucial to our peace and happiness. It is a necessity that we learn the ways to distinguish the true from the false and be free.…
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"What we are all more or less lacking at this moment is a new definition of holiness." - Teilhard de Chardin Have you ever noticed how adept your mind is at labeling every experience? Almost instantaneously, things are labeled as good/bad, welcome/unwelcome, and on and on... Over time, we start to filter life through these labels, obscuring o…
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May 26th, 2024 - Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable
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Spirituality isn’t about being content when you get what you want, or don’t get what you don’t want. It’s about being able to handle the outer and inner energies, no matter what they throw at you, from a peaceful and centered state.By Unity of Wimberley
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Most of us live our lives day to day trying to do our best . We greet each day with energy and enthusiasm to do our jobs and fulfill our roles , such as parent , partner, worker, or friend. This is all good, however, beneath the surface lies our connection with Spirit, the origin of our lives. In this lesson, we will explore your origin and discuss…
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May 12th, 2024 - Honoring the Divine Feminine
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Let’s take this time together to connect with the creativity, intuition, and compassion that is the divine feminine. Whether our earthly mothers are in our lives or not—we recognize the loving presence that surrounds and nurtures our growth and well being.By Unity of Wimberley
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Bold Mission | Ephesians 6.19-20 | June 23, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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After teaching on putting on the whole armor of God, Paul asks his brothers and sisters in Ephesus to pray for him, to be on bold mission for God. Taking Ephesians 6.19-20 as a model, we are to 1) ask others to pray for us, and then 2) simply opening our mouths to speak, followed by 3) proclaiming the mystery of the gospel, and finally 4) owning ou…
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Contend for the Faith | Jude 3-4 | June 16, 2024 | Mike Gibbons
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There's an urgent appeal give in Jude 3 to "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints." The next verse, Jude 4, gives three reasons for the appeal, having to do with "certain ungodly people," "perverting the grace of our God," and "denying our only Master and Lord." This is the 2nd sermon in a continuing series on the book…
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All Prayer | Ephesians 6:18 | June 9, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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Basing an entire message on Ephesians 6:18 - "praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints," - Pastor Aaron goes through five main points about prayer in general: 1) Pray at all times 2) Pray with all prayers 3) Pray for all perseverance a…
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The Whole Armor of God | Ephesians 6:10-18 | June 2, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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Continuing in our series on Ephesians, Pastor Aaron encourages us in this message 1) to stand firm in our faith, 2) to be aware but not afraid of spiritual warfare, and 3) to arm ourselves with our new identity in Christ. He also goes into detail on the significance of each of the pieces of armor mentioned in Ephesians 6.…
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Jesus, the Bread of Life | John 6:22-61 | May 26, 2024 | Sean Sivils
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John chapter 6 presents the glory of God on display, as well as a non-negotiable call for us to follow Christ. In addition to this, God demonstrates His love for us all the time if we only open our eyes to see it. Join student pastor Sean Sivils as he explores these and other themes in this message.By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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Work Unto the Lord | Ephesians 6:5-9 | May 19, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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"Who I am is who I am because of who I am in Christ Jesus." In the past couple weeks we've seen that this changes the way you are as a mom or dad. And it also changes the way that kids honor their parents. But this week we'll see how it changes the way we work. In this practical message there's a word to employees as well as supervisors. Employees,…
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Children and Honor | Ephesians 6.1-4 | May 12, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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The book of Ephesians is all about new identity. "Who I am is who I am because of who I am in Christ Jesus" is the phrase we've been repeating since we began the series. This idea extends to children, as well as adults. Pastor Aaron's main points in this message are: 1) Children are to obey their parents from the heart 2) Children are to honor thei…
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Finding joy in a world of struggle can seem impossible. We may find ourselves ignoring the difficulties we face as humans in order to endure. When we face challenges, how do we handle ourselves? Do we revert back to old ways that worked before? Do we just grin and bear it? Do we just pretend that we are “fine?” Join Rev. Judy as we explore spiritua…
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Ephesians | Christian Marriage Points People to the Gospel | Ephesians 5.22-33 | May 5, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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In this message from our Ephesians series Pastor Aaron talks about the importance of understanding that your marriage is bigger than you! To husbands, he says "let the way you love your wife point people to the gospel, and to wives, he says "Let the way you follow your husband point people to the gospel." He also explains why the "S" word isn't as …
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A Servant of Jesus Christ | Jude 1-2 | April 28, 2024 | Mike Gibbons
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The book of Jude might be one of the most neglected books of the New Testament, but in this message Pastor Mike Gibbons covers the purpose, author, audience, and prayer of Jude.By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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New Beginnings are exciting , and they can be scary for some of us ! What lies ahead after a new beginning? What will your life be like ? We will look at new beginnings, and hopefully discover how you can feel confident in your new beginning, knowing all things are working together to assure your success . You may have had many new beginnings in yo…
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April 21st, 2024 - Having a B- Attitude For an A+ Life
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In the New Testament, Jesus changed the understanding of Divine Law when he said, “Blessed are you if you do, “ which was a stark juxtaposition of “You’ll be punished if you don’t.” Adopting an attitude of appreciation and gratitude in all things this life has to offer will enrich us spiritually, emotionally and physically.…
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Ephesians | A Spirit-Filled Marriage | Ephesians 5:22-33 | April 21, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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This section of Ephesians, among other things, is a review of marriage roles of the husband and spouse. And above all we see how important the role of the Holy Spirit is in our marriage relationships.By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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Ephesians | Walk in the Wisdom of the Spirit | Ephesians 5.15-21 | April 14, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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Ephesians 5:15-21 teaches us three things. We are to: 1. Stay awake (v. 15) 2. Walk in wisdom (vs. 15-18), and 3. Be filled with the Spirit (vs. 18-21).By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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Ephesians | Walk in the Light | Ephesians 5.3-14 | April 7, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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There are four things we must consider as we walk in the light, according to Ephesians 5.3-14. They are: 1. Be satisfied in God, not the thing of the world (vs. 3-5) 2. Watch out for deceivers (vs. 6-7) 3. Bear fruit and please God (vs. 8-10), and 4. Expose the darkness (vs. 11-13).By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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He Has Risen | Mark 15:42-16:8 | March 31, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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Mark 16:6 says "'...Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here...'" In this Easter message Pastor Aaron brings out the following three points: 1) The resurrection gives vindication and victory 2) The resurrection shows faithfulness and fidelity 3) The resurrection reveals the power of redemption…
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Darkest Day in History | Mark 15.16-41 | March 24, 2024 | Aaron T. Colyer
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In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Aaron takes a text in Mark 15 and speaks to the shame of the cross, the suffering of the cross, and the salvation of the cross. Jesus "gave His life as a ransom for many," as it says in Mark 10. And from Romans 5 we know that "God demonstrated His love toward us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died f…
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Ephesians | Imitators of God | Ephesians 4:30 - 5:2 | March 17, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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Ephesians 5.1 encourages us to be "imitators of God, as beloved children." One way to do this is spoken about in the previous chapter (4.31), where it speaks of putting away the characteristics of the old life. The following verse (4.32) instructs us to walk in the new life by saying to "be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,…
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Ephesians | Grieving the Holy Spirit | Ephesians 4:30 | March 10, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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In another letter to the church in Galatia, Paul instructs us to "walk in the spirit." But the subject of this sermon on Ephesians is grieving the Holy Spirit, which is the result of walking in sin. We must guard against this in our walk with Christ. And to help us gain a fuller understanding of how the Holy Spirit works in the individual lives of …
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The Dangers of a Hurried Life | Matthew 11:28-30 | March 3, 2024 | Brad Flurry
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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 worship 2) Hurry reinforces our worry, and 3) Hurry results in wreckage Only in Jesus will we find rest for our souls. He gives what no one else can give -- rest from …
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In this podcast episode, Megan Wimberley interviews Misty Shaw, who comes from the leather working and western retail industry. They discuss the importance of celebrating and sharing the work of female Western artists, as well as the need for artists to be open to feedback and continually develop their craft. Misty also talks about the evolution of…
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Ephesians | Truth, Heart, Hands, and Words | Ephesians 4:25-30 | February 25, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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), and 4) 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 …
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Ephesians | Old vs. New | Ephesians 4:17-24 | February 18, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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.…
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Ephesians | Grace, Gifts, and the Goal | Ephesians 4:7-16 | February 11, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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.…
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Ephesians | Walk Worthy as One | Ephesians 4.1-6 | February 4, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 …
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Membership Matters | Fellowship | Hebrews 10:19-25 | January 28, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 seri…
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Membership Matters | Correction and Restoration | January 21, 2024 | Matthew 18.15-20 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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) Cons…
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Membership Matters | Purpose | 1 Peter 2.1-12 | January 14, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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In our 2nd message of the series Membership Matters Pastor Aaron answers the questions 1. 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 are 1. Know your Identi…
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Membership Matters | Family | Acts 2.36-47 | January 7, 2024 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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.…
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The Kingdom of Heaven | Matthew 13.44 | December 31, 2023 | Mike Gibbons
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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.By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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Advent | Peace | Luke 2.1-20 | December 24, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 enco…
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Advent | Joy | Luke 1.39-56 | December 17, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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…
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Advent | Jesus: The Love of Christmas | Matthew 1:18-25 | December 10, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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).…
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Advent | Hope | Luke 1:26-38 | December 3, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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)By First Baptist Church Wimberley
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Let the Nations Be Glad | Psalm 67 | November 26, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 famili…
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Embrace the Slow: A December Challenge for Self-Care and Quality Time with Cowgirl Artists of America
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Introduction: Welcome to a special episode where we unravel strategies of intentional living and productivity in the context of the Slow December Challenge. Join us as we delve into the art of slowing down, breaking free from chaos, and dedicating time to self-care and quality times with loved ones during this festive season. Key Takeaways: Disrupt…
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The Mission of Jesus Continues Through His Followers | Acts 1:1-11 | November 19, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 t…
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Audiobook Snippet - My Grief is Not Like Yours
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Listen to this Audible Snippet as Theo reads a short excerpt from her book, My Grief is Not Like Yours.
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Remember Your Mission | Matthew 28:16-20 | November 12, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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 discipl…
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The Conspicuous Love of God | Romans 5.1-10 | November 5, 2023 | Sean Sivils
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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 …
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A Powerful Prayer | Ephesians 3:14-21 | October 29, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Colyer
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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…
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