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The God Who Breaks All the Rules (Matt.9:9-17)

Jesus likes hanging out with the “wrong” people, he welcomes sinners, and his disciples don’t follow the rules that define good, decent people. Jesus just doesn’t make sense as a religious leader. That’s kind of the point – and that’s good news for all of us. Join us as we look at “The God Who Breaks All The Rules” from Matthew 9:9-17.

Cut For Time: The God Who Heals Body and Soul

Pastor Jeff shares a few thoughts on Jesus' authority and our own invitation to respond to him, as well as the call on our lives to try to model the same inviation to others under our authority.

The God Who Heals Body and Soul (Matt. 9:1-8)

All of us are broken, wounded, or needy in various ways – physically, emotionally, relationally, spiritually. And our awareness of our problems can lead to discouragement and even despair. Jesus meets us in that place with both encouragement and healing for all that’s wrong with us. Join us as we look at “The God Who Heals Body and Soul” from Matthew 9:1-8.

Cut For Time: The God Who Rules Over Chaos & Evil

The God Who Rules Over Chaos and Evil (Matt. 8:23-34)

So far in this series, we’ve seen Jesus draw near to the outcast by healing a leper and even a Roman soldier’s servant, but how will Jesus react when his disciples feel helpless in the midst of chaos? Or what will he do as he confronts evil face to face? How would you react if you witnessed Jesus calm a storm with a rebuke, or cast out demons with a single word? Join us for “The God Who Rules Over Chaos and Evil” from Matthew 8:23-34!

Cut For Time: The God Who is Worthy of Trust

Pastor Joey shares a little more from his study of Matthew 8:5-13 and answers two submitted questions.

The God Who Is Worthy of Trust (Matt. 8:5-13)

As we continue in our series, “The God Who Draws Near,” we find Jesus continuing to heal. He’s healed a leper, and now a Roman soldier asks for help for a servant who is deathly ill. Will Jesus help a servant of the occupying army? Would you? Join us for “The God Who Is Worthy of Trust” from Matthew 8:5-13!

Cut For Time: The God Who Brings Wholeness

Pastor Jeff shares a few additional insights from Matthew 8:1-4 and connects it to some Old Testament passages to give us a better understanding of the God Who Brings Wholeness.

The God Who Brings Wholeness (Matt. 8:1-4)

As Jesus finishes his message on life in his gracious kingdom, he comes down off the hillside into the reality of people’s everyday lives. In his first encounter with brokenness we see his compassion and his commitment to extend his wholeness, healing, and restoration to everyone he touches. Join us to see “The God Who Brings Wholeness” from Matthew 8:1-4.

With Authority (Matt. 7:28-8:1)

Coming off the mountain, the crowds marveled at the authority with which Jesus taught. Every other prophet or wisdom teacher or law-giver pointed to someone greater than themselves; Jesus offered himself as the foundation of life in the Kingdom of God. How do you respond to someone like that? How do we? Join us for “With Authority” from the last verses of the Sermon on the Mount, and follow along as we summarize the entirety of the sermon and hear afresh Jesus’s call on our lives.

Two Builders (Matt. 7:24-27)

We’ve come to the end. We’ve heard the words of Jesus—who is more than a philosopher of the good life, more than a sage sharing God’s wisdom, more than a prophet teaching God’s law. We’ve heard the words of the one who is the final and definitive source of God’s truth. So, decision time: will you build your life on the sure foundation of his teaching? Or turn away, and build on an unstable foundation? We’ll consider the “Two Builders” in Matthew 7:24-27. Which do you want to be?

True or False (Matt. 7:15-23)

We expect that what we see on the outside reflects what someone or something really is. But Jesus warns us to beware false prophets who look good but lead people astray. How do we know who we should listen to? And who am I listening to? Join us for “True or False” from Matthew 7:15-23

Two Paths (Matt. 7:13-14)

As Jesus begins to wrap up his Sermon on the Mount, he ends with warnings: there are two ways to respond to his message. The foolish person will ignore what he says, preferring the easy path; the wise person will hear and put it into practice, regardless of the difficulty. Which path will we take? Join us as we consider the “Two Paths” Jesus lays out for us, from Matthew 7:13-14.

Good Gifts To Those Who Ask (Matt. 7:7-12)

Jesus' picture of life in his Kingdom is profoundly beautiful and deeply challenging. I long to have that kind of life, but the more I think about it the more I see how far short I fall. What do I do? How does God help me actually experience his Kingdom? Join us for "Good Gifts to Those Who Ask" from Matthew 7:7-12.

The Art of Spiritual Discernment (Matt. 7:1-6)

With some of his most well-known, pithy sayings, Jesus instructs us in the art of spiritual discernment. If we judge unfairly, we too will be judged unfairly. How can we point out others’ faults if we’re unaware of our own? And is there ever a place for measuring others? Join us for “The Art of Spiritual Discernment” as we explore Jesus’s teaching in this critical area!

A Restful Heart (Matt. 6:25-34)

If I don’t rely on money or stuff for security and identity, life gets scary. How do I know things will turn out the way they should? Can I really trust God? Because lots of things go wrong. But Jesus invites us into a life of confidence and peace trusting in the Father’s goodness and care. Join us as we look at “A Restful Heart” from Matthew 6:25-34.

Either/Or (Matt. 6:19-24)

In a passage that serves both to wrap up the previous discussion—what kind of reward are you looking for, the kind that comes from God or from people?—and introduces the next section—what kind of riches do you want, the kind that wastes away or the kind that lasts forever?—Jesus shifts gears into talking about how his call to “greater righteousness” applies to the stuff of this world. What should the disciple’s relationship to money be? Join us for “Either/Or” from Matthew 6:19-24, where we’l...

Fasting for Compliments (Matt. 6:16-18)

Calling us to “greater righteousness” in how we live out the habits that draw us closer to God, Jesus rounds out this trio of personal pieties with a discussion of fasting. Why are we tempted to make ourselves look bad in order to look good? Whose praise are we seeking? Join us for “Fasting for Compliments” from Matthew 6:16-18.

The Heart of Prayer (Matt. 6:7-15)

Prayer is conversation – talking with and listening to our heavenly Father. It connects us with God and keeps us walking in his ways. Jesus shows us how to avoid hypocrisy and instead trust in God, offering simple and heartfelt prayer. Join us for "The Heart of Prayer" from Matthew 6:7-15.

Faith Stories - John & Jenni Mohr

Service and Sovereignty

Ministering in a Spiritual Desert - Cetola Seminar

How do you keep your soul healthy when you live, work, and play in an environment that is hostile to Christianity—or worse, dismissive and negligent? What sort of practices do you need to sustain your faith? Join David and Emily as they share from personal experience about the value of personal soul care in ministry.

GO Time Interview: David & Emily Cetola

Today’s episode features our missionaries, David & Emily Cetola. They are currently serving in Forli, Italy with TEAM - the evangelical alliance mission. They are currently in town for their GO Time weekend, their events will run through August 15. Check out their schedule of events on our website: faithchurchindy.com/gotime.

Faith Stories - Brian Greuel

Twists and Turns in Understanding God's Plan

Praying for Praise (Matt. 6:5-6)

As we near the very center of the Sermon on the Mount, we find Jesus giving instruction on how to pray. What does whole-person righteousness look like when applied to prayer, and how do we avoid the temptation to parade our righteousness for others to see? We’ll tackle those questions and more in “Praying for Praise” from Matthew 6:5-6!

Worthy (Ephesians 4:1-6)

We all know sad examples of people who didn’t live up to their promises or values. We can all see ways we do that, too. If God has poured out his love on us, called us his children, adopted us into his family, joined us together as a new kind of community, what difference does that make in how we live? In worship we look at "Worthy" from Ephesians 4:1-6.

Giving and Recognition (Matt. 6:1-4)

Jesus highlights the danger of performative righteousness - doing good in order to be seen and admired. Jesus has come to set us free to be right in the right kind of way, doing good and trusting God for the results and the recognition. Join us as we look at "Giving and Recognition" from Matthew 6:1-4.

Our People Group: Missionary Kids - Tebbe GO Time Seminar

Hear Dan and Michelle share their expertise from years of ministering to (and raising!) missionary kids. MKs are a unique people group all their own, and their experience can help us better care for the MKs we know and love.

Faith Stories - Amy Chen

Where's God When It's Raining Cats and Dogs?

GO Time Interview: Dan and Michelle Tebbe

This episode features our missionaries, Dan & Michelle Tebbe. They are currently living in the Chicago area during a year-long furlough following the last 8 years in Indonesia serving with One Challenge International. Their GO Time events are this weekend, July 23 and 24th. Check out their schedule of events on our website: faithchurchindy.com/gotime.

Perfect Holiness (Matt. 5:48)

Rounding out and summarizing these six heart-level interpretations of Old Testament Law, Jesus calls his followers to perfect holiness. But what exactly does he mean by “perfect”? Is he laying an unbearable burden on our shoulders? Or calling us to whole-person, integrated righteousness? Join us for “Perfect Holiness,” as we dig into the kind of righteousness Jesus calls us to in Matthew 5:48.

Faith Stories - Steve Shambaugh

The Kansas City Angels

Greater Love (Matt. 5:43-48)

To wrap up his call to greater righteousness, Jesus focuses on love—not just love for those who already love us, but love for even those who hate us, who attack and revile us. This is greater righteousness at its highest and most virtuous. Join us for “Greater Love” as we examine Jesus’s high calling to love!

Faith Stories - Isaac Sanmiguel

Faith Stories Summer 2022

Lex Virtutis (Matt. 5:38-42)

In one of the best known sections of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus appears to tell us not to resist evil, not to stand up to injustice, to accommodate unjust authorities, and to give even to the point of bankrupting ourselves. But is that really how we should apply his wisdom? Join us for “Lex Virtutis”—the Law of Virtue—as we explore how the disciples of Jesus “righteous-ize” an unjust world.

Faith Stories - Ruth Van Reken

When God Calls You to Walk Outside Your Carefully-Constructed Boxes

Tried and True (Matthew 5:33-37)

Jesus now addresses the topics of oaths and truth-telling. Are we literally not to swear oaths? And why are honesty and reliability so important for God’s people? Join us this Sunday as we look at “Tried and True” from Matthew 5:33-37.

Cut for Time: Matthew 5:31-32

In our final Cut for Time episode this season, Pastor Joey wraps up the mini-series "You Are Not Your Own" and answers your questions on divorce and re-marriage.

Faith Stories - Marina Andrews

Finding Safety

The Path of a Disciple: Hash GO Time Seminar

The Path of a Disciple: Helping People Grow in the Relationship with Jesus — In this hybrid-format seminar, Jacob and Becca Hash will share the philosophy of discipleship they use in Poland and give us practical tools and steps for recognizing where people are in their relationship with Jesus and helping them take the next step on their Path of Discipleship.

Unadulterated (Matt. 5:31-32)

As if Jesus’s teaching on sex and lust wasn’t difficult enough, his position on divorce isn’t any easier! How do we understand what Jesus says here with what he also says in chapter 19? What’s the heart behind these words? Join us for “Unadulterated” from Matthew 5:31-32 as we tackle yet another of Jesus’s profoundly counter-cultural lessons!

Cut for Time: 1 Cor 6:12-7:5

Pastor Joey covers your tough questions about godly living, the pursuit of God's design in sexual ethics, and how to talk about this with others.

GO Time Interview: Jacob and Becca Hash

Jacob and Becca Hash share about their own walks with the Lord and how that has transformed their ministry over the last year in Poland.

Faith Stories - Jenna Woestman

Nothing to See Here

You Are Not Your Own (1 Cor. 6:12-7:5)

As the gospel spread throughout the Roman world, the earliest Christians had to think through how Jesus’s teaching—including about sex and sexuality—applied in an “anything goes” world. Join us for “You Are Not Your Own” from 1st Corinthians 6:12-7:5, as we see how the Apostle Paul applies Jesus’s words in a pagan world.

Cut For Time: Matthew 5:27-30, Episode Two

Pastor Joey answers the questions you submitted following his sermon on Sunday. It's a long episode! Buckle up!

Don't Look Now (Matt. 5:27-30)

Now that we’ve understood the foundation of Jesus’s teaching about marriage, sex, and sexuality, we can turn to the text of Matthew 5:27-30 to see what Jesus has to say about the heart issue behind adultery--it’s about lust. It’s not enough to just resist the behavior. Jesus wants our hearts, too. Join us for “Don’t Look Now!” as we explore the source, the symptoms, and the solution to lust.

Cut for Time: Matthew 5:27-30

Pastor Joey answers the questions you texted in from his sermon on Sunday! It's a longer episode that has definitely not been cut for time, but it's worth the listen!

Cut For Time: Matthew 5:27-30

Pastor Joey answers the questions you texted in from his sermon on Sunday! It's a longer episode that has definitely not been cut for time, but it's worth the listen!

Bridge or Barrier: Skinners GO Time Seminar

Building Relationships with Anyone, Anywhere

The Old Way (Matt. 5:27-30)

Just a few paragraphs into the Sermon on the Mount, and already Jesus is getting offensive. Anger is one thing, but now he dares to talk about lust? And divorce? Doesn’t Jesus know that these are private issues? Yes, he does—which is why he talks about them, and why we’ll spend a few extra weeks in these verses. We examine the assumptions about sex and sexuality that Jesus’s listeners bring to the conversation, and contrast them with our assumptions today. We examine “The Old Way” from Matthe...