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    <title>Faith Church Indy - Episodes Tagged with “Christmas”</title>
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  <title>Love | Isaiah 54:1-10</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:28</itunes:duration>
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  <description>As we approach Christmas, this message from Isaiah 54:1–10 invites us to rejoice in God’s steadfast love and unshakable promises. Even after seasons of hardship or waiting, God speaks words of restoration, peace, and covenant faithfulness. Join us as we reflect on the hope that is fulfilled in Christ—the love that will not be removed and the mercy that carries us into joy. 
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  <title>Joy | Isaiah 12:1-6</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>39:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In a season when the world either feels heavy or offers happiness based on circumstances, Isaiah invites us to discover deep, lasting, God-given joy. This week we explore where true joy comes from, how we can experience it in our normal life, and what it produces in us. Join us as we look at "Joy" from Isaiah 12:1-6. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In a season when the world either feels heavy or offers happiness based on circumstances, Isaiah invites us to discover deep, lasting, God-given joy. This week we explore where true joy comes from, how we can experience it in our normal life, and what it produces in us. Join us as we look at &quot;Joy&quot; from Isaiah 12:1-6.</p>]]>
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  <title>Prince of Peace | Isaiah 9:1-7</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:03</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men, declared the angels. But where is that peace? When is it coming? Henry Wadsorth Longfellow expressed what many feel when he wrote in 1863 during the Civil War, And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of Peace on earth good-will to men.” Doesn’t it seem the same today with war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and through much of Africa as well as unrest in America? Yet, God promises that Messiah, the Prince of Peace, will bring a peace in which there will be no end. Join us as we examine Isaiah 9:1-7, The Prince of Peace. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men, declared the angels. But where is that peace? When is it coming? Henry Wadsorth Longfellow expressed what many feel when he wrote in 1863 during the Civil War, And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song Of Peace on earth good-will to men.” Doesn’t it seem the same today with war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and through much of Africa as well as unrest in America? Yet, God promises that Messiah, the Prince of Peace, will bring a peace in which there will be no end. Join us as we examine Isaiah 9:1-7, The Prince of Peace.</p>]]>
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  <title>Hope | Isaiah 11:1-9</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Advent, which means “coming” – or from the Latin “to come to” – illustrates the biblical teaching of trusting in God and waiting for a fulfillment of his promises. We need Jesus. We long for God to fix this mess we live in. Not only is the world messed up, but so are we. We hurt people without meaning to. We misjudge and are misjudged. We know we need God to make us right and to make the world right. We pray and watch for signs of his coming… and we wait, and wait, and wait in hope for evil to be stopped, for good to come, for love to enter our lives and our world.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>34:29</itunes:duration>
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  <description>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>We live with constant reminders that our world is fragile and broken and we can’t fix ourselves. We live in a kind of constant darkness. As we begin the season of Advent, we focus on the hope that Jesus has come to inaugurate his kingdom of light, life, and goodness. Join us as we look at “Hope” from Isaiah 11:1-9.</p>]]>
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  <title>Why Jesus?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:duration>16:20</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Why the name "Jesus?" What does it mean to us and how does knowing it make us respond differently to our savior on Christmas? By listening or watching, we love that you've joined us in celebration and worship during our Christmas Eve service!
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    <![CDATA[<p>Why the name &quot;Jesus?&quot; What does it mean to us and how does knowing it make us respond differently to our savior on Christmas? By listening or watching, we love that you&#39;ve joined us in celebration and worship during our Christmas Eve service!</p>]]>
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  <title>Why Celebrate?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>31:37</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This time of year we hear all kinds of messages telling us to “get in the holiday spirit” and enjoy “the hap-happiest time of the year.” Christmas comes with all kinds of hopes, desires, and expectations. Does it ever seem forced – maybe even overwhelming – with the cold weather, long nights, and everything we’re supposed to do and feel? Join us as we answer “Why Celebrate?” from Luke 2:1-14. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>This time of year we hear all kinds of messages telling us to “get in the holiday spirit” and enjoy “the hap-happiest time of the year.” Christmas comes with all kinds of hopes, desires, and expectations. Does it ever seem forced – maybe even overwhelming – with the cold weather, long nights, and everything we’re supposed to do and feel? Join us as we answer “Why Celebrate?” from Luke 2:1-14.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This time of year we hear all kinds of messages telling us to “get in the holiday spirit” and enjoy “the hap-happiest time of the year.” Christmas comes with all kinds of hopes, desires, and expectations. Does it ever seem forced – maybe even overwhelming – with the cold weather, long nights, and everything we’re supposed to do and feel? Join us as we answer “Why Celebrate?” from Luke 2:1-14.</p>]]>
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  <title>Why the Virgin Birth?</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>33:04</itunes:duration>
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  <description>It’s almost Christmas! And this week, we’re tackling our third big question of our “Why Christmas?” series, “Why the Virgin Birth?” There’s been a lot of confusion around this teaching over the centuries, so this week, we’re going to go back to the basics. Does it matter that Jesus was born supernaturally, without a father involved? How does this teaching relate to our salvation? And does it matter that the rest of the New Testament doesn’t really mention it? We’ll dig into all of that and more this weekend when we study Matthew 1:18-25 together! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>It’s almost Christmas! And this week, we’re tackling our third big question of our “Why Christmas?” series, “Why the Virgin Birth?” There’s been a lot of confusion around this teaching over the centuries, so this week, we’re going to go back to the basics. Does it matter that Jesus was born supernaturally, without a father involved? How does this teaching relate to our salvation? And does it matter that the rest of the New Testament doesn’t really mention it? We’ll dig into all of that and more this weekend when we study Matthew 1:18-25 together!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>It’s almost Christmas! And this week, we’re tackling our third big question of our “Why Christmas?” series, “Why the Virgin Birth?” There’s been a lot of confusion around this teaching over the centuries, so this week, we’re going to go back to the basics. Does it matter that Jesus was born supernaturally, without a father involved? How does this teaching relate to our salvation? And does it matter that the rest of the New Testament doesn’t really mention it? We’ll dig into all of that and more this weekend when we study Matthew 1:18-25 together!</p>]]>
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  <title>Why the incarnation?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Whether we believe in Jesus or not, almost everyone we know celebrates Christmas. But why do we celebrate? What’s it about? This year we’re going to take a more theological dive into what Christmas is about and why we need it. We’ll look at some of the big questions – Why do we even need Christmas? What’s the point? Why the incarnation? Why a virgin birth? And how does this lead us to celebration and worship? </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>35:18</itunes:duration>
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  <description>“Emmanuel,” one of the names given to Jesus, means “God with us.” But what does it mean for God to be with us, and for him to be with us in the person of Jesus? That’s the teaching called the “Incarnation,” and it is foundational to everything we believe about Christmas. But did Christmas have to happen this way? Join us for “Why the Incarnation?” from Luke 1:26-35! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>“Emmanuel,” one of the names given to Jesus, means “God with us.” But what does it mean for God to be with us, and for him to be with us in the person of Jesus? That’s the teaching called the “Incarnation,” and it is foundational to everything we believe about Christmas. But did Christmas have to happen this way? Join us for “Why the Incarnation?” from Luke 1:26-35!</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>“Emmanuel,” one of the names given to Jesus, means “God with us.” But what does it mean for God to be with us, and for him to be with us in the person of Jesus? That’s the teaching called the “Incarnation,” and it is foundational to everything we believe about Christmas. But did Christmas have to happen this way? Join us for “Why the Incarnation?” from Luke 1:26-35!</p>]]>
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  <title>Why do we need a savior?</title>
  <link>https://faithchurchindy.fireside.fm/why-christmas-week1</link>
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  <description>As the calendar turns to December and our hearts turn toward Christmas, we are diving into our advent series “Why Christmas?” to take a theological look at our deep need for a savior and the gift of grace that is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The first question we’ll be taking a look at is “Why do we need a savior?” Join us as we study Luke 1:5-17 and unpack the story of creation and the hope that exists in Jesus despite our broken situation. 
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  <title>Christmas Eve Sermon 2022</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Home-Making (Gen. 11:1-9)</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:duration>39:26</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Having lost their original home, humanity turned to making a home for themselves, a home where they could try to reclaim what they’d lost in the curse. Their attempt to build a tower to commune with God—on their terms, not his—failed, with disastrous results. Join us for “Home-Making” from Genesis 11:1-9, as we see how our longing for a home often leads us in fruitless directions. 
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  <title>Christmas Eve (Philippians 2:1-11)</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Jesus Our Unity Sermon Series</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>11:50</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Christmas Eve is here! We're recapping our Advent series (Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Recreation). 
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  <title>Christmas Eve</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Faith Church Indy</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>O Come Let Us Adore Him Sermon Series</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>11:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>From creation to fallen, from redemption to eternity - we were made to worship Him. Join us for a Christmas Eve recap of O Come Let Us Adore Him. 
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  <title>Christmas Eve 2018</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Greater Than Sermon Series</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>16:44</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Join us for a celebration of Christmas at either service. 5:30 pm will be more family-friendly, with a mix of traditional and contemporary music. 7:30 pm will be a classic Christmas Eve with hand bells, choir, and traditional hymns. 
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  <title>Family Gathering</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Home for Christmas Sermon Series</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>48:08</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This past Sunday, we welcomed Pastor Don Beachy as our guest preacher. We celebrated Advent and Christmas through our series: Home for Christmas. We continue that theme and hear how God uses us to bring others home to Him. Family Gathering, from Matthew 28:16-20. Special Guest: Don Beachy.
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  <title>Home Forever</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>Jesus left his home to bring us home to him – but we’re not home yet. We get hints and shadows of the goodness of the true, eternal home we’ll experience in Jesus’ second advent. We concluded our Advent series with, Home Forever from Revelation 21. 
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  <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 10:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>On Christmas Eve we refocused on our Advent messages: we were lost, then found, bringing us home again through the one true King. 
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  <title>Lost and Found</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>How can we find our way back home? The Good News in the Christmas story is that it is not our pursuit of God, but God's pursuit of us that is the answer. Lost and Found from Philippians 2:5-11 is our third Advent message for 2017. 
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  <description>“I’ll be Home for Christmas” is in some sense, the longing for all people, to find a place called home, reflecting Genesis 3, when all of humanity became lost, losing their God-given home and thrust into a world of suffering and death. 
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  <pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <description>We start at the beginning: Where did we come from? Why do we long for security, meaning, purpose, relationship – for home? And how does Jesus fit into the picture? 
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