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Bible preaching, teaching, and encouragement from Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Indianapolis.

Colonial Hills Baptist Church


    • Jul 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Faith that Perseveres | Hebrews (Sunday Evening 7/13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 39:35


    Pastor Phelps finishes his Sunday evening series through Hebrews 11 with a message on the importance of a persevering faith. Message originally preached Sunday evening July 13, 2025.

    Traits of a True Church | Acts Series (Sunday Morning 7/13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 42:35


    Pastor Phelps preaches a message on what makes a church a church. Message originally preached Sunday morning July 13, 2025.

    Grace in Every Season - Tamar | Ladies Elective (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 47:52


    Brittany Hicks shares a message on the life of Tamar for the ladies' elective during this year's Summer Scramble.

    Grace in Every Season - Hannah | Ladies Elective (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 48:44


    Truby Tepner speaks on the biblical character of Hannah for the ladies' Summer Scramble elective.

    Grace in Every Season - Martha | Ladies Elective (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 50:31


    Linda Phelps speaks for the ladies' summer elective on the biblical character Martha.

    Two Church Offices | Baptist Polity (Wednesday Evening 7/9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 42:23


    Pastor Phelps preaches on the two offices that are in the church. Message originally preached Wednesday night July 9, 2025.

    The Messenger of Pentecost | Acts Series (Sunday Morning 6/29)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 40:16


    Pastor Phelps continues his sermon series through the book of Acts by studying Peter's foundational role at Pentecost. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 29, 2025.

    Life: By Chance or By Design? | Session 3 (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 40:47


    Dr. Avery Sader speaks on the issue of science, evolution, and creation. This lesson was originally taught on June 22, 2025.

    Life: By Chance or By Design? | Session 2 (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 50:33


    Dr. Avery Sader speaks on the issue of science, evolution, and creation. This lesson was originally taught on June 15, 2025.

    Life: By Chance or By Design? | Session 1 (Summer Scramble)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 48:29


    Dr. Avery Sader speaks on the issue of science, evolution, and creation. This lesson was originally taught on June 8, 2025.

    Words of Wisdom (Wednesday Evening 6/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 39:15


    Pastor Ben preaches a message on the words used for wisdom in the first few verses of the book of Proverbs. Message originally preached Wednesday evening June 25, 2025.

    Seeking after God (Sunday Night 6/22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:36


    Pastor Steve preaches a message from the life of Josiah on what it looks like to seek after God. Message originally preached Sunday night June 22, 2025.

    The Price of Glory (Sunday Morning 6/22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 52:08


    Pastor Ben preaches from John 12 about the importance of being surrendered to God. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 22, 2025.

    Who Do You Trust, Hezekiah? (Wednesday Night 6/11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 39:41


    Pastor Tom preaches a message on the problem Hezekiah faced and the faith required to face it. Message originally preached Wednesday evening June 11, 2025.

    The Secret of the Jews Immortality (Sunday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 18:29


    Pastor Phelps preaches a brief message on the importance of the Jewish people, and how we should think about them from a biblical perspective. Message originally preached Sunday evening June 15, 2025.

    A Father's Goal and Guide | Father's Day Message (Sunday Morning June 15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 33:27


    Pastor preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2 on the biblical picture of what a father should look like. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 15, 2025.

    Congregational Government Part 3 | Baptist Polity Series (Wednesday Evening June 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 42:57


    Pastor Phelps continues preaching on the importance of Baptist polity - how we govern our churches. Messages originally preached Wednesday evening June 6, 2025.

    The Hall's Most Unlikely Heroine | Hebrews 11 Series (Sunday Evening 6/8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 35:15


    Pastor Phelps preaches a message on the life of Rahab. Message originally preached Sunday evening June 8, 2025.

    The Day Everything Changed | Acts Series (Sunday Morning 6/8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 46:06


    Pastor preaches on the power of Pentecost and how God's power radically transformed a ragtag group of believers into something powerful - the church. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 8, 2025.

    Congregational Government Part 2 | Baptist Polity Series (Wednesday Evening 5/28)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 37:47


    Pastor Phelps continues to work through Baptist polity by examining instances of Scripture where congregations are given governing authority. Message originally preached Wednesday evening May 28, 2025.

    How to Make Godly Choices | Hebrews Series (Sunday Evening 6/1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 38:22


    Pastor Phelps preaches on the example of Moses from Hebrews 11 to show us how we can make godly choices. Message originally preached Sunday evening June 1, 2025.

    The Pathways of Power | Acts Series (Sunday Morning 6/1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 51:47


    Pastor Phelps preaches from Acts 1 on what it looks like for the church to be powerful. Message originally preached Sunday morning June 1, 2025.

    Faith that Finishes Well | Hebrews Series (Sunday Evening 5/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 33:24


    Pastor Phelps preaches a message about the patriarchs of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, who all finished their lives confidently believing that God would do what He said He would. Message originally preached Sunday evening May 25, 2025.

    Small Groups - Hosea Series | Lesson 5 (Return to the Lord)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 35:14


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve work through the final lesson in the Hosea series as they explore Hosea 14 and see what this rich book has to say about the theme of our repentance before God.

    The Lord Went Up - The Church Goes On! | Acts Series (Sunday Morning 5/25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 45:01


    Pastor Phelps preaches on how the ascension of Christ should impact the church as she continues the mission He left her. Message originally preached Sunday morning May 25, 2025.

    Congregational Government | Baptist Polity Series (Wednesday Evening 5/14)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 33:58


    Pastor Phelps continues his Wednesday night series on how Baptists run church by discussing how congregational government works. Message originally delivered.

    When Faith Is Tested | Hebrews 11 Series (Sunday Evening 5/18)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 29:09


    Pastor Phelps continues through Hebrews 11 with a second message on the life of Abraham. Message originally preached Sunday evening May 18, 2025.

    Small Groups - Hosea Series | Lesson 4 (Love Not the Nations)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 39:52


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve discuss Israel's desire to look to the world to solve their problems, and observe that we are a lot more like Israel than we think we are.

    Motivations that Moved the Messengers | Acts Series (Sunday Morning, May 18)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 43:30


    Pastor Phelps begins a new series through the book of Acts by showing what it is that inspired the first generation of witnesses, and how those same motivations should influence us today. Message originally preached Sunday morning May 18, 2025.

    Local Church Organization | Baptist Polity Series (Wednesday Evening 5/7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 41:37


    Pastor Phelps beings a series on Baptist polity, explaining why we have the organization that we have in our local churches. Message originally preached Wednesday evening May 7, 2025.

    Faith that Perseveres | Hebrews 11 Series (Sunday Evening 5/11)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 39:49


    Pastor Phelps preaches on the life of Abraham from Hebrews 11. Message originally preached Sunday evening May 11, 2025.

    Small Groups - Hosea Series | Lesson 3 ((Don't) Follow the Leader)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 35:06


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and another pastor discuss what the book of Hosea has to say about leadership.

    A Magnificent Mother (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 37:56


    Pastor tells the story of Jochebed, the mother of Moses, and uses her life as an example for mothers everywhere. Message originally preached Sunday morning May 11, 2025.

    Small Groups - Hosea Series | Lesson 2 (Keep Yourselves from Idols)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 31:41


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Steve, and special guest Riley Buchalski discuss what idolatry looks like today, and how it can and should be avoided.

    The Victor in the Valley | (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 41:00


    Pastor Phelps preaches from Zechariah 1 about the care that the Lord has for His people, even when everything seems stacked against them. Message originally preached Sunday morning May 4, 2025.

    Small Groups - Hosea Series | Lesson 1 (A Chaotic Famiily)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:30


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and another pastoral staff member discuss Lesson 1 of the Hosea series. They introduce the book and explore the first three chapters and the shocking story they tell.

    Loving the Lost (Sunday Morning) | Dr. Patrick Odle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:54


    Dr. Patrick Odle, the president of Baptist Mid-Missions, brings a message on the importance of having Christ's love for the lost. Message originally preached Sunday evening April 27, 2025.

    Helping in the Harvest (Sunday Morning) | Dr. Patrick Odle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 36:22


    Dr. Patrick Odle, president of Baptist Mid-Missions, preaches from Matthew 9:35-38 on the importance of praying for and participating in the harvest. Message originally preached Sunday morning April 27, 2025.

    But Now Is Christ Risen! (Easter Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 37:55


    Pastor Phelps preaches from 1 Corinthians 15 on the difference the resurrection makes in our life. Message originally preached Sunday morning April 20, 2025.

    The Power of Prayer (Wednesday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 24:16


    Riley Buchalski, a missionary intern from Colonial who is preparing to go to South Africa, shares a message from God's word. Message originally preached April 9, 2025.

    Small Groups - Deuteronomy 5-11 | Lesson 13 (Time to Choose)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 37:29


    Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve finish their study of Deuteronomy 5-11. In this lesson, they explore Moses final charge to keep God's commands before he goes on to list out God's demands in the following chapters of the book.

    Great Joy in the City (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 40:06


    Pastor Phelps preaches from Acts 7 and 8 about what can bring true and lasting joy to the city, including our city. Message originally preached Sunday morning April 13, 2025.

    Small Groups - Deuteronomy 5-11 | Lesson 12 (The Carrot and the Stick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 38:43


    Pastor Ben, Matt, and Caleb explore the first half of Deuteronomy 11 and think through some of the warnings and blessings God holds out as motivation for obedience to Him.

    The Open Door: A Commitment to Missions (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 27:32


    We launch our missions month at Colonial by looking at what the Bible has to say about following God's will from Revelation 3. Message originally by Pastor Phelps on Sunday morning April 6, 2025.

    What Was the Last Sabbath Day Like for our Lord? (Wednesday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 36:52


    Pastor Tom preaches on Luke 14 and examines how Jesus interacts with five groups of people. Message originally preached Wednesday evening March 26, 2025.

    Small Groups - Deuteronomy 5-11 | Lesson 11 (What God Requires of You)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:36


    After a brief hiatus, Pastor Ben, Matt Barfield, and Pastor Caleb are back to explore the most recent lesson in the small group series through Deuteronomy 5-11.

    Worry Less, Trust More! (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 36:06


    Pastor Phelps preaches a message warning against worry from Matthew 6:25-34. Message originally preached Sunday morning March 30, 2025.

    Understanding Reformed Theology | Contemporary Christian Concerns (Wednesday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 44:11


    Pastor Phelps unpacks what it is that Reformed theology believes and shares some of the problems with these views. Message originally preached Wednesday evening March 19, 2025.

    Children of Abraham | Faith's Hall of Fame (Sunday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 47:10


    Pastor Phelps covers what Hebrews 11 has to say about the incredible life of Abraham. Message originally preached Sunday evening March 23, 2025.

    The Blessing of Brokenness (Sunday Morning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 41:43


    Pastor Phelps examines the life of Jacob, showing how brokenness often leads us back to our God. Message originally preached Sunday March 23, 2025.

    Replacement Theology (Wednesday Evening)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 44:54


    Pastor Phelps walks through what replacement theology teaches. Message originally preached Wednesday evening March 12, 2025.

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