Colonial Church St. Augustine

At Colonial Church, we love our dream teams! Team Night is a night where we get to pour back into every volunteer that has joined our dream teams. Listen in and get inspired, refueled, and refreshed to serve God and His people.

The whole idea of offense is often a messy thing. If we allow offense to fester, it can ruin us. One of the best things we can do in life is to build a strong defense for the offense we’re sure to encounter. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem preaches a message at The Exchange about assuming the best and forgetting the rest when it comes to offense.

Do you know what it means to worship God and why we do it? When we worship someone or something, we place value in whatever that is. When we worship God, we put Him back where he belongs in our world. Your life and how you live it will reveal what you truly worship. Listen in as Pastor Jill McCloghry unboxes the true power worship can have over our lives.

What does it look like to live a life as the best version of yourself? Comparison can be crippling. We are not called to be the best version of someone else, but the best version of ourselves. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry shares this powerful thought and encouragement on Leadership in this episode of the Colonial Church Podcast.

Have you ever stopped to think about how you view prayer? Prayer is never just prayer. Prayer can take what is ordinary and make it extraordinary. When we pray, our situation changes and so do we. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry begins a new series entitled “Unboxed” and shares how God deposits His power in us through prayer.

Grace. It’s something we could never do enough to earn or deserve, yet God gives it to us freely and abundantly. God’s grace is sustainable and His grace is enough for us from now until eternity. Do you receive that today? Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a message at The Exchange about all that we have access to through God’s mercy and grace.

We live in an impatient society that’s always on-the-go, where having to wait for anything seems to be unloved. So, while the world tells us that we can’t wait, God wants us to know that it’s OK to wait and that there’s power in the waiting. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry preaches a message about waiting with faith, trust, and joy for the things God plans to do in our lives.

Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something that you really didn’t want to do? It may not always be easy to step out of our comfort zones in obedience to Him, but it is always worth it. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a message about how trusting God and submitting ourselves to Him can lead us to "the good life."

No matter where you’re at in life, Jesus is the good soil you can put your roots down into. To grow in faith and keep our lives healthy, we have to dig our roots deeper by reading His instructions for our life — the Bible. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a word at The Exchange about planting our roots firmly in Christ.

Do you ever feel like you’re living life in a box? It can be easy to live life that way because it can feel comfortable and safe. But, if we don’t stop living by the rules and checklists we’ve created for ourselves, then we risk missing out on the whole point of life. God doesn’t want us to live life in a box — He needs us to get out of our box and get into a relationship with Him and the people around us. Listen in as Pastor Jill McCloghry shares how to not let religion steal your focus away from a relationship with the God of Heaven and Earth.

We deal with a lot of demands in life from many different angles. And our heart is there to supply what we need to meet those demands. One of the most important things to know about the heart is that, in order to flourish, it requires constant management and attention just like any other resource we’ve been given by God. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry wraps up our series “Manager” and shares why the condition of our heart is the key to the condition of our life.

Jesus spent His entire life serving others with love. And not just a few specific people who He felt deserved His love — He selflessly served every single person He came across. One of the most important things we can learn from the way Jesus lived His life here on Earth is that we should be loving and serving all people, especially the people we find most difficult. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a word about living a life focused on serving others.

We’ve learned through our series, “Manager,” that God expects us to be good stewards of the resources He’s gifted us with. But, He also expects us to grow the things He’s allowed us to have so that they can be a blessing to us and the people around us. And one day, He’s going to sit down with us and ask us how we did. Listen in as Ps Matt McCloghry shares 7 questions wise and faithful managers should be asking themselves when it comes to growing the resources God has provided them with.

As appointed managers of God’s Kingdom, we must remain vigilant and be ready to take action on whatever God calls us to. We simply can’t leave things to chance; we must assume responsibility and stay faithful to the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry shares three things wise Kingdom managers must do in order to encounter God and fulfill His plan for our lives.

We learned in Part 1 of our new series, ‘Manager,’ that God owns it all and he has entrusted us to be good managers of the resources He has given us. In Part 2, Ps Matt McCloghry takes a closer look at the portion of those resources God wants us to reserve for Him — the first 10 percent. God calls us to put Him first in every area our lives. When we give Him the best parts of our lives, we will never be worse off. Giving God our best isn’t just something we have to do, it’s something we get to do.

When it comes to experiencing growth in life, it always starts with each of us individually. If goals are not set and we aim at nothing, we will hit it every time. Listen in as Ps Matt brings a message at our staff meeting on being consistent in challenging ourselves to grow and reach our God-given potential.

The Bible focuses quite a bit on the topic of stewardship. God calls us to a greater level of responsibility to steward and carry His message out into the world. So, it’s important that we understand what it looks like as Christians to be good stewards of the God-given resources in our lives. In order to do that, we must understand the bigger picture that God owns and controls everything. Listen in as Pastor Matt kicks off a brand-new series on Godly stewardship entitled “Manager.”

I think we can all agree that there’s something special about reading a letter written just for us, especially in today’s day and age with technology constantly fighting for our attention. The Bible is the word of God - the most informative, spirit-filled letters we could ever read - written just for us. Listen in as Pastor Chris shares a message on the importance of putting down our smart phones to set aside time to diligently study His word.

We live in a world today that’s wrestling with the truth and we need to be the type of church that rises up and presents the truth. There’s true power in the name of Jesus and in His word. If we can stay dedicated to Him personally, we can be set free. Listen in as Pastor Matt shares the very first message in Colonial Church’s new home about living a life dedicated to Jesus.

Make no mistake, no matter what age or stage you’re in, God wants you to make your mark. Every single one of us has a part to play in this journey called life. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry shares why we must be dedicated to reaching every generation now because the choices we make today can have a lasting impact on generations to come.

Worship is about so much more than just singing a song or two at the beginning and end of church. Worship is who we are and it’s in our DNA. We were made to live our lives worshiping God because it brings us closer to Him. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry brings a message about what it looks like lean in to God’s love through worship. “Don’t come to church to be entertained, come to church to enter in.” - Ps Matt

When Jesus gave His life, He gave it as a holy sacrifice so that we could live a new life in Him. In return, we should offer our life as an offering of praise — a living sacrifice to Him. Listen in as Pastor Chris gives a message about what it looks like to live our lives as an offering to God.

Mothers are simply amazing and we should do whatever we can, whenever we can to show them that we love them. In this week’s special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Matt McCloghry shares 5 practical ways we can show more love to the moms in our lives.

In last week’s message, Pastor Matt McCloghry dedicated Colonial Church’s new building to God and His people. While it’s certainly exciting to be moving into our own location, it’s ultimately not about the building itself that matters, but what God is building in us. God wants us to dedicate our lives to him so that we may spread His glory and blessing to the people around us. Listen in as Pastor Matt delivers part two of his message titled “Dedicated Walls and Dedicated Lives.” “Our lives are meant to be a billboard of, a signpost to, and an outpost for the blessing of God.” - Pastor Matt

Woven Nights are city-wide gatherings tailored for all women to hear the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Listen in as Pastor Jill shares a powerful message about why the things that happen in our lives may not turn out the way we want them to, but God is always there and He always shows up. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own understanding;In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)

It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Colonial Church family as we’re just weeks away from moving in to our new building at 550 SR. 207. Listen in as Pastor Matt dedicates Colonial Church’s new home to God and His people at a special service held on the lawn of the new building.

Listen in as Pastor Matt speaks to the team about building leadership culture and vision and how aligning those two things can help to build a healthy thriving culture in life.

The people we come into contact with in our daily life — whether it be family, friends, or complete strangers — need to know that they have a place at God’s table. They need to know that His table isn’t just meant for some, but for all people. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a word about the incredible opportunity we have to invite people to join God at His table.

Today, we celebrate the risen savior who paid the ultimate price for our sins so that we may be free. In Christ Jesus, we have a God who leads us from captivity to freedom in every area of our lives. In Him we are free, we are cleared, and we are His. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry shares why the power of the resurrection cannot be understated.

No matter what age or stage of life you’re in, you can be planted God’s house. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry invites a few members of the Colonial Church family to share what it looks like to be planted in God’s house.

Faithfulness requires hard work and perseverance, but at the same time faithfulness is one of the most attractive qualities we can have. Especially as it relates to God. Listen in as Pastor Matt McCloghry shares why faithfulness is key to thriving in our faith and why it is the key to unlocking our gifts and God-given purpose. “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NKJV)

In life, we should always be looking to learn and grow. True growth doesn’t come easy. It takes dedication to enhance your faith. But, as you give a consistent yes to Him, your life will shift and change for the better. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem shares a message about repositioning ourselves to choose the road less traveled in order to see true growth in our relationship with God. “Striving for godliness will reveal the best version of yourself and all that you were meant to be in God.” - Pastor Chris

Water is vital for all known forms of life. Without it, no living thing could survive. The same can be said for the spiritual water we receive from Christ — without it, we’d surely be lost. Thankfully, God will always be there to give us water through His never-ending grace. When we stick close to Him and His well (Church), nothing can separate us from His love. Listen in as Pastor Jill McCloghry continues our “Planted & Flourishing” series with a powerful message on the importance of consistently drinking the water from God’s life-giving well. “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” - John 4: 13-14 ESV

Life is a lifelong journey of surrendering to God. The quicker we figure that out, the more abundant our life is going to be. When we fight against it, we are saying we don’t need God. The truth is our life is much safer in His hands than ours. Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem brings a message about the importance of keeping a surrendered heart towards God.

The soil of our life is tethered to the receptivity of our hearts. Good soil - good heart. Bad soil - bad heart. And only we can determine what the soil of our life looks like. Join us as Pastor Matt brings a message about the importance of having deep, quality soil for God to work with to help us thrive and flourish. “My heart in God’s hands is my best chance for success in life.” - Pastor Matt

Your true identity isn’t found through your daily tasks or even what you’re good at. It’s found through God. What would happen if we all lived life knowing where our true identity lies? Listen in as Pastor Chris Aussem brings a message about finding your true identity in God.

God tells us through His word that our life is like a tree. If our roots aren't firmly planted in His church, we simply won't flourish. Our life is different when we're planted in His house. Listen in as Pastor Matt begins a new series focused on helping us understand how incredible God's house is and why it is that Jesus would give up His life for the church. "For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere." - Psalm 84 ESV

If you're not moving in your relationships, you're stuck. But, you can get unstuck with a single step. And there's a miracle in a step. Listen in as Pastors John and Helen Burns from Relate Church in Vancouver, Canada share their keys to developing healthy, flourishing relationships. “I know that you delight to set your truth deep in my spirit. So come into the hidden places of my heart and teach me wisdom.”[Psalms 51:6 TPT]

Going through transitions in life are not always easy but when we walk through that season with God we always have the opportunity to grow! Listen in as Pastor Chris brings a message about repositioning our thinking when it comes to a season of transition.

The offenses we can easily build in life will always be something that disrupts our relationship with God. Over time if an offense is not dealt with it will only grow into a larger issue in the future. The good news is we have an incredibly loving and forgiving Father who allows us to let offense go and move forward into all that He has for us. Listen in as Pastor Matt brings a message about offense and why to let God help you in the process.

Whether you are new to faith or have been with God for awhile the words we speak hold so much weight. Words have the power to bring life or death. They can build up or they can tear down. Let’s be a people that speak faith and build others up with the words we speak! Listen in as Pastor Matt begins a new series on healthy relationships and the importance of our speech.

The best way to maintain healthy relationships with one another is to keep Jesus as the first priority and at the center of everything. God can reveal that special someone in your life but we must remember he is going to do it in His timing. His timing is perfect and we can find comfort in the fact that he knows us better than we know ourselves. Listen in as Pastor Matt and Jill speak on the importance of keeping Godly relationships and leaning on the Holy Spirit in every season.

In life, our first priority is always our relationship with Jesus no matter what the season may look like! It’s amazing to think that we serve a God who lets us live our lives prioritized according to His will and His word! Join us as Pastor Matt expresses how essential it is to keep Jesus at the top of our priorities. "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33 ESV

The season of singleness can be one of the best experiences of someone's life and it can be a time where you focus on growing in your relationship with God! The time you spend working on a relationship with Jesus now will cause your relationship with your future spouse to flourish later on down the road. Listen in as Pastor Chris speaks on the topic of singleness and how to grow in the process!

It’s so reassuring to discover that God has called us to a life of contentment in every season. True contentment is found in the God of Heaven and everything else in life is just a bonus! Listen in as Pastor Matt encourages us to live a life of contentment in Jesus!

Life isn't about escaping the storm, life is about finding an Anchor in the storm. Our Savior is always greater than our situation. Tune in to hear Pastor Chris give us practical ways to stand firm in our faith through the storms as we finish our "Faith Over Fear" series.

Keeping the Sabbath is vital to a healthy life and the beautiful thing is that the Lord will bless our rest! This time of rest is a gift that God wants to give to each and every one of us. Listen in as Pastor Matt brings an inspiring message on keeping the Sabbath as a principle in our lives. “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” - Matthew 11:28-30 MSG

The beautiful thing about being in a relationship with God is that we never have to buy into the fear that can so easily pull us back from God's best for our life. In God, we gain an unwavering faith that breeds courage in the darkest of times! Faith will always be greater than fear! Listen in as Pastor Chris speaks on the story of Gideon and how God revealed Himself in the midst of fear! Exchange: The young adult's ministry of Colonial Church Every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM 900 Anastasia Blvd (Unit G)

The beautiful thing about having a personal relationship with God is that we become blessed and more established in life. But when God establishes his truth in us, nothing can take that away. Lean in as Pastor Matt brings a message based on God establishing truth in our lives and what He establishes lasts forever. "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will ESTABLISH your plans." - Proverbs 16:3 NIV

A new year means new opportunities to build our faith in 2019! Listen in as Pastor Chris speaks a message to encourage us to trust in God with good company and to be rooted in the word of truth! Exchange: The young adult's ministry of Colonial Church Every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM 900 Anastasia Blvd (Unit G)