Faith Free Will Baptist Church - Chandler, Indiana

Hope for Dark Hearts

Jesus arrived in a dark time and in a dark place, but it was in that shape because of the decisions of mankind. Jesus arrived when and where He did in order to turn back the darkness at the source, our hearts. Jesus would win back the world by winning back our hearts.

Hope is more than Optimism

Pastor Eric shares with us that the hope we have in Christ is more than having a positive outlook.

Hope for Dark Days and in Dark Places

The Hope we celebrate at Christmas shines brightest on the darkest of days and in the darkest of places. Celebrate HOPE with us this month to close out a most difficult year.

A Thanksgiving Lament

We didn't gather for our testimony service, so we've put one together digitally with a message on being realistically thankful. We hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you'll plan to join us in person or online again this upcoming Sunday as we focus on HOPE for the month of December.

The Secret Ingredient to Joy

People think Joy will be found in stuff, experiences, money, or popularity- but none of them deliver. In this worship experience Pastor Daniel shares the the secret ingredient to joy is gratitude.

Why This Thanksgiving is so Important.

We need to be thankful in good times and bad, but especially in the bad. This Sunday Pastor Daniel will share with us why this Thanksgiving is so important.

New Wine - Anniversary Sunday Sermon

It's a new season and what was appropriate in the previous season doesn't fit now, not because it is or was wrong, but because it's not the right season. God is doing a new thing and that means we need new wineskins.

Why Are We All So Tired?

In this sermon, Pastor Daniel points out that we are more than physically and emotional tired. We are soul tired and the rest our souls need can only be found in one place.

What to do When You're Losing Hope

Even the strongest Christians face doubts and lose hope. In our message today we look at how Jesus responded when His closest follower was confused and full of doubt.

Holy Patterns: Win the Day to Live With Hope

When we focus on the world and allow God to get small in our hearts and minds, we'll be filled with fear and anxiety. When we focus on God, our troubles will get small and our hearts and minds will be filled with HOPE.

Focus On What Matters

This World is geared to distract us with what doesn't matter, so we need to "Win the Day" each day so we are focused on what truly matters. Winning the Day means starting with God's Word before turning to any other form of information or media. We know how you start your day will impact how you spend your day, so start it out with God's Word and you'll win the day!

Holy Patterns - Words to Live By

God used the ever present crisis of the desert to teach the Israelites to depend on Him daily, and God wants to use this ever present crisis of the pandemic to teach us to depend on Him daily.

Holy Patterns - Delighting in God

David tells us in Psalm 1 that a person who delights in God's law will be like a tree planted by a river. This means that when we delight in God's law, we won't be dependent upon our circumstances. We'll have roots in the source of life in good times and bad.

Holy Patterns - Win the Day or Lose Your Purpose

Our world and culture is designed to grab our attention. The people running the businesses and organizations of the world are putting a lot of thought and hard work into getting our attention, our support, and our money.  Believers should work just as hard to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus so that we become people of substance. Holy habits and patterns develop resistance to the strategies of this world and fill our inner worlds with substantive truth.

Holy Patterns - New Routes and Deep Roots

Holy Patterns help us find New Routes and put down Deep Roots.

Getting to the Other Side

We are all ready to be on the other side of the pandemic, but there may be a lesson for us in the middle of this storm. In this sermon we look at how Jesus and the disciples handled the interruption of a storm as they may their way across to the other side of the sea.

Pray and Seek My Face - Heal Our Land

The final message in the Heal Our Land series on 2 Chronicles 7:14

Turn From Our Wicked Ways - Heal Our Land

The third sermon in the Heal our Land series on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

If My People Will Humble Themselves - Heal Our Land

2 Chronicles 7:13-14 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

We Need Healing - Heal Our Land

2 Chronicles 7:13-14 When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Why Can't I Forgive Myself - The Grudge

Have shame or regret you can't let go of? Did you miss the opening message to our new series? Here's the sermon from this past Sunday. Get your reminder to join us this Sunday at 9:30 or 11! 9:30 - https://www.facebook.com/FaithFWBChurch/videos/234010597941122 11:00 - https://www.facebook.com/FaithFWBChurch/videos/2951898844893946

Easter is Hope for Doubters

Thomas was a skeptic and he had his doubts, but Easter filled him with hope.

If You Had Only Known -Palm Sunday - KNOWN

The Gospel is THE Essential to Eternal Bonds - KNOWN

Presence is Greater than Proximity - KNOWN

You Were Built for Relationships - KNOWN

God built us for relationships and then modeled the best environment for those relationships. We flourish when we are known, loved, and challenged.

Is Anyone On My Side?

What Weapons Can I Use? - War Path

This armor doesn’t just go on us, it’s gets into us. It becomes a part of us. It enmeshes itself into our soul and spirit.

What is working against me? - War Path

Find all the messages from this series here: http://www.faithinchandler.com/warpath/

Why is life so hard? - War Path

Celebration Sunday

To celebrate God's goodness, we took communion together, watched a video of ministry highlights, and clarified what we are truly celebrating at Faith Church.

Football Sunday - Winning at Life

You can win it all and still lose. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Why We Read The Bible Together

The Bible is not a choose your own adventure book that leads all of us on a personal and private journey of discovery. Instead, it’s a book that leads each individual toward a corporate redemption of all things. God has called us to study this truth together and work together to share this truth with those who do not yet know it. http://www.faithinchandler.com/the-bible/why-we-read-the-bible-together/

How We Apply The Bible

The Bible is more than a collection of inspirational quotes and powerful statements to help with some areas of life. The Bible is a grand work of literature built upon layers and layers of ancient truth. This truth is not for personal or partial interpretation, but a holistic and full application. http://www.faithinchandler.com/the-bible/how-we-apply-the-bible/

How We Read The Bible

The Bible is a book for the common man. You do not need a college degree or specialized training to benefit from the Bible, however these practical steps will help you go deeper, faster in your understanding of the Bible. http://www.faithinchandler.com/how-we-read-the-bible/

Why We Read The Bible

Most people think the Bible is important, but we fail to believe the Bible is most important so we fail to make time to read the Bible. The Bible is most important because it is the words of God that point us to Jesus.

How We Got the Bible - Pastor Eric Pope

To prepare us for our new series on How to Read the Bible, Pastor Eric gives us a better understanding of how we came to have the Bible in our hands.

Tidings of Joy - Advent

The angel delivered good news of great joy because it was no legend, it was real, and messy, and wonderful!

Songs of Hope and Joy - Advent

We can sing songs of hope and joy because we have been adopted into the family of God. Christmas is the "how" of this adoption. In the fullness of time Christ was born of woman under the law, making it possible for us to be adopted as sons and daughters.

Feed My Sheep - Gospel of John

John 21 is the after credits bonus scene of John's gospel and in it Peter is restored, told to "feed my sheep," and given a glimpse of what's ahead.

Peace Be Unto You - Gospel of John

Jesus could give the customary greeting of "Peace be unto you" as one who actually has the power to give peace.

The Crown and The Cross - Gospel of John

John wants us to see the cruelty of the crown and the cross, the innocence of Jesus, the guilt of Pilate, the reality of the crucifixion, and the necessity of it all.

You Can't Handle the Truth - Gospel of John

Truth plays a central role in this courtroom drama and we learn that truth is real, truth is powerful, and the truth is wonderful.

When Jesus Prays - Gospel of John

When Jesus Prays in His final moments with the disciples, He prays for the Glorification of God, the persistence of the believers, the sanctification of the believers, and the unification of the believers.

We Are That Church - Gospel of John

In John 16 Jesus tells the disciples that though there will be adversity there will also be a joy that can not be taken away, and this lasting joy will overshadow the difficulty.

The Work of the Spirit - Gospel of John

The work of the Spirit is testifying of Jesus, convicting the world of sin, and guiding believers into all truth.

I Am The Vine - Gospel of John

The final I am statement of Jesus illustrates His life giving role and clarifies how the Father brings about fruitfulness in our lives.

The Holy Spirit Will Comfort You - Gospel of John

In Jesus' final conversation with the disciples He explains the Holy Spirit will comfort them by enabling them to do greater works through His presence.

I am the Way - John 14 - Gospel of John

Jesus comforts the disciples letting them know that though He's leaving, He's making a way for them to join Him. When they're confused Jesus makes it clear that He is THE WAY.

Love One Another - John 13 - Gospel of John

John's life, ministry, and scriptural writings would be characterized by love. Perhaps all of that began with this transformative experience when Jesus washed the disciples feet on his final evening with them. Jesus showed them radical love in the face of heartache and betrayal and then called them to show that same love to others.