Matthew 11:7-15 7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes…
Don’t Be a Baby Matthew 11:1-6
Even John the Baptist questioned Jesus’ plan as the Messiah. After he had heard the voice of God and seen the Spirit come on Jesus like a dove (whatever that means) he still questioned the plan when it didn’t fit his expectations. Sometimes we throw a fit when we don’t get our way. We act…
How Connected Do You Want To Be?
Remember when Phantom Vibrations were a big deal? You know, that feeling you get like your phone just vibrated in your pocket… but your phone is NOT in your pocket! I remember when that happened the first few times, it was creepy. But now Nokia is taking it up a notch. According to the Huffington…
Receiving Others, Receiving Blessing Matthew 9:40-42
This lesson was discussion based. During this time we talked a lot about how we can receive others in a way that means we will share in the reward. Hope you enjoy. http://media.blubrry.com/aarongiesler/p/www.website.com/path/to/media.mp3/aarongiesler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/120318_0026.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Drop In The Bucket – Matthew 9:35-9
Here is the message from last Sunday at BIG CHURCH… Hope you enjoy it. Matthew 9:35–38 (NET) 9:35 Then Jesus went throughout all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and sickness. 9:36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion…
Loving Jesus More than Life
This passage is hard to teach on. Mainly because it’s hard to live out. I’m not sure if I love my Savior more than my kids… or my wife… or my family. It’s hard to quantify and even harder to demonstrate that I love Jesus, whom I’ve never seen or had to provide for, more…
The Promise of Suffering
After Jesus sends out his disciples in Matthew 10, he promises them suffering. Believers will suffer because we are aligned with Jesus. Not matter what, Jesus tells us that any suffering we experience will be working. http://media.blubrry.com/aarongiesler/p/www.website.com/path/to/media.mp3/aarongiesler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/120226_0023.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Is The Gospel A Virus? Pt. 2
I’m still thinking, studying, and praying about what I think about this question posed in an earlier blog. But, my friend from, Arturo Hernandez, seminary wrote about it in an interesting way. “I would say that the natural man is immune to the gospel message by the inoculation of sin and cannot come to saving faith without…
Staying Connected to Church: A Mentoring Approach
I wrote this for Youth Worker Journal. It was published online here, and I wanted to share it with you… How do we get kids connected with the church? I have no definitive answers but my story guides my efforts in connecting youth with Jesus Christ and his bride. Here is my story. Becoming a…
2012 Winter HS Retreat and LOVE
I love winter retreat! I love what is stands for, how it works, and all the people I get to spend time with while I’m there. This year’s winter retreat was at LoneTree Ranch. I also love that place. It is great for getting away and focusing on Christian community. We went to LoneTree with…