Faith Church Indy - Episodes Tagged with “God”

What Does God Command (Micah 6:1-8)

Faith Church Indy — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In one of the most concise summaries of how God's covenant people should behave in the Old Testament, Micah gives us a beautiful picture of life with God. Justice, humility, and mercy. Join us as we ask and answer the question, “What Does God Command” from Micah 6:1-8.

The Word of God (Psalm 1)

Faith Church Indy — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500

Why do we focus so much on the Bible in our worship? We sing it, pray it, pray for it, read it, preach and hear it. What do we hope to accomplish? How does God’s word shape us together as God’s people? Join us for “The Word of God” from Psalm 1.

Step Up to the Plate (Isaiah 6:8)

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400

An incredible encounter with God Himself, in His temple in all His glory, gave the prophet Isaiah a burning passion to represent God wherever and to whomever God would send him. Where do we get the same passion Isaiah had? Join us for our Global Impact Conference Keynote message from missionary Mark Dodrill, “Step Up to the Plate,” from Isaiah 6:8!

Special Guest: Mark Dodrill.

Life With God

Faith Church Indy — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400

A greenhouse focuses light, heat, and life-giving nutrients for plants to enable their life, health, and growth. A church building can do that to encourage our spiritual growth as the people of God. Join us this Sunday as we discover what “Life with God” looks like from 2 Corinthians 3:12-18.

Prodigal Prophets and God's Compassion

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0400

We see how Jonah is like the ‘prodigal son’ of Jesus’ parable who ran away from his father. But he’s also like the ‘older brother’ who obeys his father but resents his kindness to repentant sinners. The story of Jonah ends with a question, as God invites his people to check their hearts. Join us as we explore “Prodigal Prophets and God’s Compassion” from Jonah 4:5-11.

A Second Chance for the World's Worst Missionary

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400

Jonah’s first response to God’s call didn’t go so well. He fled from God in disobedience and faced judgment for his rebellion, but then was gloriously rescued. In the second half of the book, God gives Jonah a second chance. Will he do any better? Has he learned anything? What does the Book of Jonah teach us about our obedience to God today?

Faith Stories - Catherine Curry

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:00:00 -0400

God's Faithfulness in Small Things

Face to Face with Grace

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400

Through a storm that wiped away all of Jonah’s defenses, all of his pretenses, and all of his abilities to run away from God, the Lord brought Jonah face to face with his grace through the mouth of a great fish. What does God need to do to us to get us to look at his grace face to face? We’ll explore this question and more in “Face to Face with Grace” from Jonah 2:1-10.

Accidental Evangelism

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400

While running from God, Jonah faces unexpected difficulty: a storm that grows worse and worse, sailors who can’t navigate the tempest, and the dreadful realization that only by losing his life will others be saved. Yet as the prophet runs away from God, the pagans run toward him. Join us for “Accidental Evangelism” from Jonah 1:4-17.

The World's Worst Missionary

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400

The book of Jonah records the story of a prophet, sent by God to an enemy nation, who does everything possible to avoid God’s call. Join us as we kick off six weeks studying Jonah, “The World’s Worst Missionary”!

Faith Stories - Stephen Camp

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400

"Our Father's Guidance."

Faith Stories - Bob & Jeanne Blahnik

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 15:00:00 -0400

Finding God's Will for your Life.

Special Guest: Bob Blahnik.

Yours is the Kingdom

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0400

This week we finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer by looking at a part of the prayer that probably wasn’t included by Jesus. How did “yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory” get into this prayer? What might these words teach us today? Join us Sunday for “Kingdom, Power, and Glory” from the Lord’s Prayer.

Lead Us & Deliver Us

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Lead us not into temptation…deliver us from evil… Why do we pray these words? What is Jesus teaching us from this part of the Lord’s Prayer? We’re almost all the way through our study of the prayer and Jesus now invites us to release our selfish desires to make our own decisions and to trust that our Father will lead and protect us. Join us for “Lead Us & Deliver Us” from the Lord’s Prayer.

Forgiven and Forgiving

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0400

We’re studying the second-to-last request in the Lord’s Prayer: the plea, “forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” We’ll consider several questions that arise from this request. Are we supposed to ask for forgiveness over and over? Aren’t all my sins forgiven by Jesus already? Where does my sinfulness come from? Join us for “Forgiven & Forgiving” from Matthew 6:12, as we study the forgiveness of God and our forgiveness to others.

Special Guest: John Crocker.

Our Daily Bread

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400

After we orient ourselves around God’s goodness, greatness, and purposes in prayer, Jesus encourages us to bring our requests to our heavenly Father (Matthew 6:11). Join us as we learn what it means to pray for “our daily bread” and what that tells us about God and ourselves.

Your Will Be Done

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400

In the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus prayed the hardest words he ever prayed: “Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” When we pray in the Lord’s Prayer “your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,” we are praying the words Jesus taught us, the words he himself prayed when facing his greatest agony. What might these words and Jesus’ example teach us about the struggle of obedience to God’s will? Join us for “Your Will Be Done” from Matthew 6:10, in the Lord’s Prayer.

Kingdom Come

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0400

“Your Kingdom Come,” Jesus instructs us to pray. But what exactly are we praying for when we ask that? And how do we live as a people who bear witness to Jesus’ kingship in our own lives; in our jobs, families, schools, finances? Join us for “Your Kingdom Come” from the Lord’s Prayer.

Hallowed Be Your Name

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 12:00:00 -0400

In the Bible, a name is more than a collection of syllables – it’s the representation of a person. Why does Jesus invite us to pray first that God would be “hallowed” or revered? What would that look like in our lives? Join us as we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer with “Hallowed be Your Name.”

Our Father

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Jesus gave "The Lord's Prayer” for God’s children to use in their regular meeting with their Father in heaven. God's children are those who have received Jesus and believed in his name and have been given the right to become children of God. We focus on the first two words of this most important prayer, "Our Father." We'll look at what it means to call God "Our Father” and the implications of this little phrase, which extend far beyond what immediately comes to mind.

Special Guest: John Crocker.

Teach Us To Pray

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

We begin a new series making the same request of Jesus his disciples made in Luke 11: “Lord, teach us to pray.” Join us as we walk through the Lord’s Prayer verse by verse and learn together from this model prayer.

Glorious Impact

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

We were made to live for something bigger than ourselves. The gospel changes our priorities so that as we live for Christ and his glory we’re set free from apathy and aimlessness, and we find real joy. Join us as we look at Colossians 4:2-18 and finish our series in Colossians looking at the Glorious Impact God can have through your life.

Glorious Homes

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Colossians 3:1-17 switches from Paul’s theological teaching to practical ways for us to live out our faith as Christ-Ones. Last week, we looked at the architecture, excavations, and foundations needed to build our lives upon Christ. In Colossians 3:18–4:1, we will learn how to practically build our marriages and homes in ways that honor and glorify the Lord we serve.

Special Guest: Bob Blahnik.

Glorious Foundations

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Colossians 2 clarifies that we don’t get right with God by following rules and extreme disciplines, but chapter 3 sets forth an expectation that the direction of our lives will be transformed by being in Christ. Glorious Foundations from Colossians 3:1-17 explains the basis for living in a way that honors the Lord and each other.

Glorious Freedom

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0400

At first glance, it appears that in Colossians 2 the Apostle Paul is encouraging a young church to make sure they worship God the right way, not the wrong way. But is that really his point? Or is Paul referring to something much deeper in our relationship with God, something fundamental to how we are made right with God in the first place? Join us for Glorious Freedom from Colossians 2:16–23!

Glorious Confidence

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Join us as we see how Christ clears away confusion in life and gives us clarity about our identity, our purpose, and our direction. Colossians 2:6-15 leads us to praise God for the “Glorious Confidence” we find in the gospel.

The Hope of Glory

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0400

As the Apostle Paul concludes his introduction of himself to the believers in the church at Colossae, he reflects on the riches of the gospel, Christ in us, the hope of glory. This message has become Paul’s mission, and the church’s responsibility to grow in maturity. Join us for “The Hope of Glory,” as we consider the mystery, the mission, and our maturity from Colossians 1:24–2:5.

The Glorious Christ

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Our lives – and this world – can sometimes seem chaotic, discouraging, and overwhelming. Is anyone in charge? Is there any hope, any point to it all? We find confidence, hope, sanity, and life in Jesus. It really is all about Jesus. Join us as we look at The Glorious Christ from Colossians 1:15-23.

Glorious New Lives

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 27 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400

In his prayer, Paul paints a picture of the glory of Christ reflected in people who have been brought from darkness to light. We see how the life of Jesus is lived out in his people; not that our lives can be ‘worthy’ of the Lord, but that we walk in a way that is suitable to our new lives – which makes sense given who we now are! Join us as we look at Glorious New Lives from Colossians 1:9-14.

The Glorious Gospel

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 20 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400

We start a new series in the book of Colossians. We’ll see how Christ reigns supreme over all, and how gazing on the glory of Christ encourages our hearts, and leads to worship, hope, confidence, and joy. We begin by looking at what makes the gospel so glorious, from Colossians 1:1-8. Join us as we (re)discover The Glory of the Gospel!

Missional Spirituality

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 13 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400

In this final message in our Flourish series, we’ll pull together all that we’ve seen about discipleship. Missional Spirituality is life with God, for the world; it’s the kind of life where human flourishing takes place, a life modeled for us by Jesus, a life in which we can pour ourselves out for our neighbors because of our relationship with the God who poured himself out for us. Join us as we look at John 17:13-19.

Common Good

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 06 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400

In Jeremiah 29, God tells his people in exile not to hate or withdraw from the place they’re living, but to commit to, bless and even love their community in exile. That’s a helpful pattern for us as winsome ambassadors to our world. Join us as we look at what it means for us as Jesus’ disciples to seek the Common Good.

The Same Mind

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0400

Part of our winsomeness towards a secular culture is to approach the world in the same way Jesus did. This doesn’t mean that we look to Jesus’s actions in particular, but to his mission in general. Can we identify with the world around us, pursue those in it, and offer them life through sacrificial love? We explore “The Same Mind," from Philippians 2:1-11.

Gentle Defense

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0400

The Apostle Peter’s first letter was written to be circulated among Christian communities scattered all over Asia Minor. These churches existed in areas that were overtly antagonistic to their presence. How is the church supposed to live in such a climate? How should the church posture herself to that world? We’ll explore 1st Peter 3:13-17, “Gentle Defense,” and learn from this ancient letter how we should relate to our modern world.

Storytime

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0400

We live in a world dominated by stories, and in many ways, we don’t know how to act unless we know what story we’re in and what role we’re playing. That’s one of the lessons we learn from Jeremiah’s famous letter to the exiles in Babylon. Join us as we reframe our lives within a larger story in “Storytime” from Jeremiah 29:1-23.

One Gospel One Household

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

We live in a racially and ethnically fractured society. The Church has a wonderful opportunity to display the reconciling power of the gospel among all peoples as a powerful witness to our community. We welcome Dr. Peter Cha, Professor of Church, Culture, and Society at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, as he helps us grow in our understanding of the reconciliation that flows out of Jesus’ redemptive work on the cross.

Special Guest: Dr. Peter Cha.

Being Winsome Ambassadors in our Now Global Community

Faith Church Indy — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Our experienced panel will discuss the impact of Christ-centered relationships in reconciling people of different races, classes, and cultures. Dr. Peter Cha will be joined by Pastor Curtis Coston of Solid Word Bible Church and others involved in Faith's local international outreach.

Seeing and Believing

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0400

“Unless I see, I’ll never believe.” These words were spoken by Thomas, the apostle who missed the resurrection and couldn’t believe what his friends were telling him. How did Thomas move from Doubt, to Faith, to Purpose? Join us as we explore John 20:24-31, “Seeing and Believing.”

The Palm Sunday Problem

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400

Many of the same people who hailed Jesus as king on Palm Sunday were calling for his death on Good Friday. Why the change? What happened? Join us as we look at what we have in common with those people as we explore “The Palm Sunday Problem” from Matthew 21:1-15.

Gospel Renewal

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400

The great reformer Martin Luther once wrote that the gospel has to be “beat into our heads continually” because believers are prone to forget the grace with which we have been saved. This week we turn to Titus 2:11-3:11 to explore Paul’s exhortation to a young pastor to declare the gospel, insist on the gospel, and remind people of the implications of the gospel. What might we learn about the ongoing applicability of the gospel to our lives today? Join us for Gospel Renewal.

Freedom

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400

“For freedom Christ has set us free,” says the Apostle Paul. But freedom from what? Freedom to do what? We’ll turn to Galatians 5 to explore the life of virtue we are free to explore through life in the Spirit of God.

Spiritual Friendship

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0500

We are made for relationship. We will not grow to be what God intends on our own. Join us as we look at how we grow as disciples of Jesus in the context of spiritual friendships from Acts 20:36 – 21:8.

Habits of the Heart

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500

We’re all being shaped according to a goal or pattern – the question is by what? The patterns of our lives reflect our ultimate values. In 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Paul encourages us that we can use our freedom in Christ to take on habits that will shape our hearts for God and his Kingdom. Join us in worship as we look at Habits of the Heart.

Put On Love

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500

In light of our resurrection with Christ, Paul admonishes us in Colossians chapter 3 to put to death what is earthly in us and to put on virtue, bound together with love. Join us as we explore how God forms our character, in “Put on Love,” from Colossians 3:1-17.

The Gospel of Our Loves

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500

We’ve spent the last two weeks at Faith exploring the idea that our deepest orientation to the world is through what we love. So how do we share the gospel with friends, neighbors, and coworkers in a way that appeals to the heart? From 2nd Corinthians 4:1-12, we’ll discover how an encounter with the beauty of God in Christ radically transformed the Apostle Paul’s deepest loves.

Disordered Love

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500

Jeremiah was not known as a particularly encouraging prophet. So when he saw the faithlessness of the people of Israel, he used a provocative metaphor to try to shock the people into realizing the gravity of their sin. Putting the people’s relationship with God in the picture of a marriage, he challenged Israel to repent of their spiritual adultery. Join us as we study the contemporary application of Jeremiah 2 in the next sermon in our Flourish series, Disordered Love, from Jeremiah 2:1-13, 20-25, 32-33.

The Priority of Love

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0500

When asked what the most important teaching in the Old Testament was, Jesus responded simply: love. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” And, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What might Jesus’ emphasis on the priority of love have to teach us about discipleship? Join us as we look at Matthew 22:34-40 and explore "The Priority of Love.”

In Our Secular World

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0500

When St. Paul entered ancient Athens, he saw that the city was incredibly religious but spiritually dead. The secular age we inhabit is much the same. What can we learn from Paul’s approach in Athens that helps us as we seek to become informed and winsome ambassadors for Christ? Join us as we explore objects of worship In Our Secular World from Acts 17:16-23.

Resident Aliens

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0500

Everyone is a disciple, a follower of somebody. The question is, Who am I following? We’ll look at 1 Peter 1-2 and the image of Christians as “chosen exiles.” The world demands our attention and devotion and seeks to conform us to its ways. Though we live in this world, we reflect the values and priorities of another king and his kingdom. Join us for Resident Aliens from 1 Peter 1:1-2, 2:4-12

What Is A Disciple

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:00:00 -0500

A new year means new possibilities, new directions, new priorities…or at least a chance to reinvest in priorities we need to tackle in new ways. This year Faith Church will invest in discipleship in our secular age as we seek to become informed and winsome ambassadors of Christ. Join us for “What’s a Disciple?” from 2nd Corinthians 3:18, the first in our new series, “Flourish”!

Soli Deo Gloria

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

The Reformers insisted that God alone deserves the glory for saving us from sin, death, and hell; it is his gracious work in us. But they also insisted that we are saved for something. We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ to live for God’s glory.

Sola Fide

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Sola Fide (Faith Alone) is one of the rallying cries of the Reformation, the belief that people are declared righteous by God on the basis of their faith in him, not on any works they do to earn salvation. Sola Fide remains the cry of Faith Church, as we together are called from our attempts to justify ourselves to rest in God’s grace.

Sola Gratia

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.” One of the most well-known of all hymns, John Newton’s 18th-century lyrics celebrate what was almost lost in the Medieval church, God’s grace. The very heart of the Good News, that salvation is by grace, God’s gift, not earned by religious acts or good works. As we celebrate this month the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I am privileged this Sunday to preach Ephesians 2:1-9 and address the 3rd of the five solas, Sola Gratia, Grace Alone.

Solus Christus

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 09:30:00 -0400

What was the Protestant Reformation about? Indulgences? Sacraments? Purgatory? The authority of the Pope? The answer is simple: Jesus. Specifically, the Reformation was about Jesus Christ’s death on the cross as our only source of forgiveness, life, and salvation. Luther said, “The cross alone is our theology.” When we look at Ephesians 1:15-23 we find what Solus Christus, or “Christ Alone” means for us!

Sola Scriptura

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400

This month marks the 500th anniversary of the start of Protestant Reformation, a key movement in the history of the church. Begun by reformers across Europe, it gathered steam when the monk Martin Luther posted ninety-five complaints against the theology taught by the Catholic Church on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. At root was the issue of Sola Scriptura, or “Scripture Alone.” A reaction against the Church’s use of tradition as an authority, Scripture Alone teaches that the Bible itself is sufficient and complete revelation from God.

The God Who Secures Us

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:00:00 -0400

All 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

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 09:00:00 -0400

In 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

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Ephesians 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

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400

In Ephesians 1:3-4, we find a God who blesses us in accordance with his will and character.

The God Who Blesses

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Ephesians 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.

God's Home in Us

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:00:00 -0400

Jesus 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

Faith Church Indy — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 11:00:00 -0500

We’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.