Faith Church Indy
639 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsTogether, the people of Faith seek to connect with God, each other, and our needy world. Through biblical preaching and teaching, passionate worship, deep friendships, and a focus on loving and serving, our mission is to declare the glory of God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.
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The God Who Secures Us
September 17, 2017 13:00 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBAll of us struggle with doubts and fears – about ourselves, about our relationships, about the future, even about God and his promises. And we all look for someone or something that offers security, hope, and direction for our lives. There’s good news in God’s word about the security we have in Christ; “The God Who Secures” from Ephesians 1:11-14.
The God Who Makes Peace
September 10, 2017 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MBIn Ephesians 1:7-10, we see the “big picture” of God’s plan to unite all things in Christ, making it possible for us to have peace in ourselves and with others.
The God Who Adopts
September 03, 2017 13:00 - 51 minutes - 45.6 MBEphesians 1 contains one of the Apostle Paul’s most-used analogies for salvation, that of adoption. We’ll explore that theme in Ephesians 1:3-10 and discover how being adopted into God’s family gives us a new identity, a new family, and a new purpose.
The God Who Chooses
August 27, 2017 13:00 - 41 minutes - 36.1 MBIn Ephesians 1:3-4, we find a God who blesses us in accordance with his will and character.
The God Who Blesses
August 20, 2017 13:00 - 41 minutes - 36.4 MBEphesians chapter 1 gives us a picture of an amazing God who exists beyond our understanding; a God who is the source of all life and goodness and joy; a God who invites us to experience the fullness of life he has in himself. This Sunday, we’ll look at how the real God is different from all the other gods and idols of our culture, and how he alone freely blesses us.
Anger
August 13, 2017 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MBAnger: Is it a holy emotion, one we’re called to express? Or is it a hellish passion, something we should repress? As we turn to Psalm 109 to learn from King David’s expression of anger at injustice, we’re reminded that we can express our anger before God, while trusting in his sovereignty to work his will.
Guilt
August 06, 2017 13:00 - 39 minutes - 34.8 MBWhat do you do when you know you’ve blown it? In Psalm 51, God helps us find the way forward when we’re broken, lost, or trapped in sin.
Grief
July 30, 2017 13:00 - 40 minutes - 35.6 MBThis past Sunday, we welcomed Pastor Andrew Rogers, a former counselor with Soul Care, College Park's counseling ministry, and currently serving as Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator of Biblical Counseling at Boyce College. From Pastor Andrew: There are seasons in our lives, some longer and more intense than others when we are consumed by grief and despair. When we feel like we are in the deepest darkest gully in between the mountains. We feel like we are in a pit that we have no idea ...
Walking in the Wilderness Part 2
July 23, 2017 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.4 MBWe finished examining the difficult and universal experience of Walking Through the Wilderness, in part 2, with a focus on Psalm 23. Special Guest: Randy Beaverson.
Walking in the Wilderness Part 1
July 16, 2017 12:00 - 44 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat do we have in common with Moses, Elijah, Jesus and John the Baptist? Whether short visits, extreme excursions or prolonged journeys, we all experience a season in the wilderness. We examine this difficult place and how to traverse it. Both scripture and story will permeate our study, starting with a focus on reasons for being in the wilderness and what takes us there. Special Guest: Randy Beaverson.
Disappointment
July 09, 2017 12:00 - 46 minutes - 39.4 MBHigh expectations, wrong motives, limited perception and mistaken priorities can lead us to disappointment. How does the Lord by His grace allow disappointment to show us His appointed purpose? Pastor Luis Martinez of Iglesia de Fé takes unpacks Psalm 71. Special Guest: Luis Martinez.
Gratitude
July 02, 2017 12:00 - 42 minutes - 37.5 MBPsalm 136 summarizes the Old Testament story, God’s rescue of Israel; and illustrates the ultimate rescue of both Jews and Gentiles in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Joy
June 25, 2017 12:00 - 42 minutes - 37.3 MBExpressing joy is so natural to us that it seems odd to think we need to be trained to do it well. But that’s exactly what the psalmist teaches us to do in Psalm 33. Learn with us how to express joy through praise!
Envy
June 18, 2017 12:00 - 40 minutes - 35.8 MBSometimes it seems that everyone has it better than us. It's hard not to let envy rule our hearts and rob us of our contentment in Christ. The writer of Psalm 73 almost lost his faith because of his envy, but eventually came through with a stronger faith than before.
Fear
June 11, 2017 12:00 - 36 minutes - 31.6 MBThe world can be a scary place, with accidents, assaults, disease, violence, conflicts. What are your recurring fears? We continue our series in “Songs of Rescue” looking at Psalm 55. We’ll look at what causes fear and how we tend to respond to it, and we’ll see how to find peace in the middle of fear.
I Will Call Upon The Lord
June 04, 2017 12:00 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBThey have been called the hymnbook for God’s people, instruction in the life of faith, and an anatomy of every part of the human soul. In Psalm 116 we find the encouragement to cry out to God in trust with all our joys, hopes, needs, concerns, and fears because he is caring, wise, and powerful.
Hope For Exiles
May 28, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.1 MBWe finish our exploration of Josiah’s life by following the destruction and exile of the nation he led. Can there ever be hope for exiles? What does that hope communicate to us today?
Tragedy
May 21, 2017 12:00 - 41 minutes - 36.7 MBJosiah’s tragic death led Judah into a downward spiral from which it would not recover. The faithful can’t expect that their faith will make everything go right, so how are we to respond when tragedy strikes? (2nd Chronicles 35:20-27)
The Passover
May 14, 2017 12:30 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBHolidays can evoke either sentimentality or cynicism. At their best, though, holidays point us to something significant that’s bigger than us. They show us what really matters and how we should respond. And they point us to a lasting hope. We’ll see how all that comes together in the Passover celebration from 2 Chronicles 35:1-19.
Law and Love
May 07, 2017 15:00 - 37 minutes - 32.5 MBWe’ve watched King Josiah lead his people into a deeper relationship with God. Learn about his recommitment to their covenant, in 2nd Kings 23:1-20, the marriage of Law and Love.
Hidden Treasure
April 30, 2017 15:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MBAs Josiah grew deeper in faith, he began a work project to restore the Temple. In the process, a hidden treasure was found. We explore 2 Kings 22:3-20 and uncover what that treasure means for us today.
The Boy King
April 23, 2017 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38 MBExplore the life of Josiah, the boy king. Discover how a life of faith flourished in the midst of a formerly religious society gone pagan.
Life From Death
April 16, 2017 15:45 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBWe run at the gym, at work, at the airport; we run with pleasure, concern, hurry, or even joy – but who runs through a cemetery? What was it about the first Easter morning that caused people to run? And how do we respond to Jesus’ resurrection? Each year on Easter, Christians around the world celebrate Jesus’ victory over death! He is risen indeed!
Good Friday 2017
April 14, 2017 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBGood Friday sermon at Faith Church, 2017
Triumph From Tragedy
April 09, 2017 15:00 - 44 minutes - 38.6 MBThe cross looks like a tragedy. And Jesus warns us we will have difficulty in life. But he also overcomes the world. Join us Sunday as we explore how God can use trials and loss to bring hope and accomplish his good purposes.
Guided In Truth
April 02, 2017 15:00 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBHave you ever been confronted by someone who shared a bit of truth you didn’t want to hear? Jesus tells his followers in John 16:5-15 that the Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth. See how love leads Jesus to speak challenging, important, and life-changing words to us, and through us, to the world.
Hate and Love
March 26, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37.5 MBLove him or hate him - those are the only two choices Jesus gives us. But do people really see Jesus that way? And how should his followers respond?
Life In the Vine
March 19, 2017 15:00 - 43 minutes - 38.1 MBIn Jesus' last words to his disciples before his crucifixion, he told them to "remain in me”, and in so doing, he promised they would bear much fruit. But what does it mean to bear fruit, and how do we remain in Him?
God's Home in Us
March 12, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37 MBJesus warns his disciples of his departure, his seeming defeat, and his delay in coming back. When is he going to come back? How long will he be gone? And what will happen to us? How will we live in this world with the evil one in it and Jesus departed? Jesus reassures his disciples that though he is gone, we are not alone and helpless; Jesus will send the Spirit to live in us, to guide and empower us, and to reassure and remind us of all we need to know.
Our Home in God
March 05, 2017 16:00 - 39 minutes - 34.5 MBWe’re starting a series leading up to Easter looking at Jesus’ final words of instruction and encouragement to his disciples from John’s gospel. This week, we start with some of the most offensive and intolerant words Jesus ever spoke: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” We’ll see how Jesus’ exclusive claims actually give us confidence, hope, and purpose. Join us as we discover what it means to have “our home in God” from John 14:1-14.
Winsome to Win Some
February 26, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 38.8 MBFaith Church’s Directional Vision Statement calls for us to be “informed and winsome ambassadors of Christ to our secular culture.” To do that we must boldly stand for God’s truth but do it in a way that will attract our neighbors to the Gospel. Micaiah, an obscure prophet in the Old Testament, serves as an example for us as we learn to be “winsome to win some.” Special Guest: Bob Blahnik.
Bless the City
February 19, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 38 MBHow do you respond to a society that’s opposed to your beliefs and values? How do we live faithfully and reflect God’s character and purposes in a fragmented culture? God’s message to the exiles in Jeremiah’s day gives encouragement to us who live our lives here “as strangers and exiles on earth.”
Living a John 3:16 Lifestyle
February 12, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MBDr. Paul Borthwick, professor at Gordon College and author of Western Christians in Global Mission, shared a reflection from John 3:16, and challenged us in our commitment to reach the world with the gospel of Christ. Special Guest: Dr. Paul Borthwick.
On A Mission
February 05, 2017 15:00 - 45 minutes - 40.7 MBWhat’s the mission of the church? It’s an easy question with an easy answer – after all, Jesus told us to “go and make disciples.” Watch as Pastor Joey digs into this command of how God is leading us to live it out at Faith Church!
Loving Community
January 29, 2017 15:00 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBGod is a community of love between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are made in God’s image to experience and reflect his love. And through Jesus’ sacrifice, we are adopted into God’s family. So why is real community so hard to find? And what does a loving community look like, anyway?
Kingdom Worship
January 22, 2017 15:00 - 48 minutes - 43.4 MBIf you were called before God, could you stand in his presence? The prophet Isaiah records that in 740 BC, he saw the Lord on his throne, and the experience drove him to his knees. His response shows us that worship is more than an event or an activity, it is a heart aligned toward God, one we can only have through God’s gracious initiation.
Humble Leaders
January 15, 2017 15:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MBWhere do we go from here? As we start a new year and a new season of ministry together, we look back at our vision and values to guide us. We have a new structure for pastoral leadership at Faith. But it’s based on Jesus’ example of servant leadership. Finding our identity in the gospel frees us to joyfully love and humbly serve others to the Father’s glory. Let's focus on Jesus’ call to humble leadership.
Looking Back
January 08, 2017 15:00 - 53 minutes - 47.7 MB2017 starts with big changes at Faith as I start my new half-time role and Pastors Jeff and Joey step into their new roles. I look back with deep thankfulness to God and to you, the Faith Church family; but also a look forward with you to serving under our new pastoral leadership. We rejoice in the truth of Philippians 1:6. I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Christ Jesus.
You Don't Have to Stay the Same
January 01, 2017 15:00 - 44 minutes - 38.9 MB“This year I’m going to …” January rolls around, and many of us look at things we’d like to do better or differently. And many of us know what it’s like for our resolutions to crash on the rocks of reality. Is there hope for lasting change? Can I really become the person I want to be and God created me to be? How does God help us change? We’ll look at Genesis 32 for hope and help. You don’t have to stay the same!