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Galatians 3:8 contains one of the most astonishing sentences Paul ever wrote: "The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham." The gospel was not launched at Pentecost. It was preached — in advance, in seed form — to a man in Ur of the Chaldeans. This sermon sits with that claim. What exactly was the gospel preached to Abraham, and how does it connect to the third thing Jesus said was written — that repentance and forgiveness should be proclaimed to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem? The mission to the nations was not a backup plan or a new development. It was the original promise, now fulfilled in the One who suffered, rose, and sent his disciples from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. We close where Luke 24 ends: with witnesses who finally understood what had been written all along — and were sent.Special Guest: Nick Carter.

How is the Gospel in the Old Testament? Find out on this weeks podcast on Genesis 22:15-18.

Journey Before Destination: Walking with God on the Path of Life

How secure are you in your relationship with God? What gives you access to God's eternal kingdom? Is it possible to have false confidence? Our summer series, Hard Sayings of a Kind Savior, comes to a close with a particularly hard saying from Jesus, Not everyone who says to me, "Lord, Lord," will enter the kingdom of heaven... And after describing those who have false security, Jesus says to them, I never knew you; depart from me...

We will be considering the new command of Jesus to love one another just as he loved us. This is a command that is simple enough for a child to understand but deep enough that no follower of Jesus can ever claim to have exhausted its depth either in understanding or practice. You are welcome to join us as we seek to once again appreciate the fullness of the love of Jesus Christ for us and the beauty of his love lived out in our relationships with one another.Special Guest: Tom Waltz.

Last round of hard sayings on Matthew 7:21-23

Looking for the How instead of the Why

Of all the hard sayings of Jesus, this one is not hard to understand. Jesus is clear with his claim that He is the only way to God, to salvation, to forgiveness of sins, to a life of eternal blessedness and joy, and more. That is what makes this a hard saying to our culture because it is so offensive to be exclusive. In a world of inclusivity that affirms all paths, Jesus contradicts the world's view. Join us for One Worship as we consider the only One who can save us.

How do we deal with hard truths and how people perceve them? We discuss that as we cover John 14:6.

We are one house of God. And he has called us to unity. But he has also given us each individual contributions and sometimes differing opinions. How do we pursue unity among such diversity?Special Guest: Nicholas Piotrowski.

Choose Compassion

How do you blaspheme the spirit? Covered in this episode on Matthew 12:31-32.

“Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” This saying of Jesus from Matthew 12:21 has troubled generations of people. It is hard in a couple of ways. First, it is hard to understand. It is not immediately clear what Jesus means by blaspheming the Spirit. Neither is it clear why this is not forgivable when a word spoken against the Son of Man is forgivable. Second, it is hard to accept. It is disturbing to think that we can say or do something that forever cut us off from the possibility of God forgiving us. We welcome you to join us this Sunday as we address these questions and attempt to apply this hard saying in a way that honors the context in which our kind Savior gave this warning.Special Guest: Tom Waltz.

Why, Where, God? Seeking Jesus Admist Chronic Illness

When Comfort Becomes a Cage, the Jailbreak of Surrender

How do you forgive someone who doesn't even know they hurt you? Find out on this weekd podcast on Matthew 6:14-15.

The heart of the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins (1 Corinthians 15:3). Central to the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus is that we need the forgiveness He provided for us to be made right with God. But what about our forgiving each other? One of the Hard Sayings of a Kind Savior is that Jesus said we cannot be forgiven unless we forgive others. Really? Join us as we wrestle with this theme, but even more as we search our own hearts. Having received forgiveness from God, are we willing to forgive each other?

Thy Will Be Done

Have you ever felt exhausted, fragmented, and torn down the middle? When rivals team up to corner Jesus with a high-stakes, zero-sum political question, it exposes something not only about them but us. Join us for the sermon “Wholly Divided” as we confront in Mark 12:13-17 the claustrophobia of divided loyalties and look into a mirror of a trap which none of us seem able to escape.Special Guest: Patrick Gilbert.

How does the governement play into a sermon on July 4th weekend? We will learn discussing Mark 12:13-17.

What gives this life meaning? We discuss this and more on this weeks episode covering Matthew 19:16-30.

The Friends I Made along the Way

God is Good ALL the Time

Jesus often got into trouble with the Pharisees and other religious leaders for what he and his disciples did on the Sabbath. In Mark 2:23-28 he reminds the Pharisees (and his disciples) that “The Sabbath is made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” What does Jesus mean by this, and what is the invitation he is making to those who listen? Join us as we unpack how there is rest in Jesus for weary souls who partake in his gift of rest and peace.

Pastor Nathan and Claire chat about sabbath and how the practice has changed their family rhythm and worship at home.

How do you love God more than your family? We will discuss this and more covering Luke 14:25-33.

Should good Christians hate their parents, spouse, and kids? This week's hard saying of Jesus seems to contradict the rest of the Bible. Spoiler alert: He doesn't. Come to find out what Jesus' words mean for your allegiances, security, and identity.Special Guest: Nick Carter.

The Bridge of Grace: Finding God in the Chasm of Complexity

Starting a new series on the hard things that Jesus says, starting with Matthew 16:24-28.

Jesus came to earth as the Messiah, the Holy One of Israel, to speak life and light into a dark world. However, not everything he said was easy to understand or apply. Sometimes Jesus confused the crowds and even his disciples by what he said. We are kicking off a new series, Hard Sayings of a Kind Savior, looking at a difficult thing Jesus said to his disciples on the heels of Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. Join us as we dig into what it means to deny oneself and take up your cross in order to follow Jesus.

You Want US to do What, Where?!

Pastor Jeff wraps up the 2 Peter series with his sermon on 2 Peter 3:14-18. In this episode we cover mature living and application of scripture truths.

What does it mean to "look forward" to something that seems so far off? How do we keep our eyes on Christ in a world full of distraction, drift, and uncertainty? Peter's urgent and hopeful words show us how the promise of eternity reshapes the way we live today. Join us as we're encouraged in "Living Ready" from 2 Peter 3:14-18.

When is God coming back? We discuss this and more on this weeks podcast on 2 Peter 3:8-13.

We're back in 2 Peter studying Jesus' return with Nick Carter. Peter tells us that Jesus is not slow. So, what's taking so long?Special Guest: Nick Carter.

What if spiritual maturity isn't about having it all together, but being teachable enough to keep learning? What if God uses ordinary believers to shape each other for extraordinary kingdom impact? Join us as special guest Samson from NEGST helps us see how we are all "Competent but not Complete" from Acts 18:24-28.Special Guest: Samson.

Is it good to read devotionals? Find out on this weeks episode covering 2 Peter 3:1-7.

Among the “false teachers” and “destructive heresies” in chapter 2 of Peter's letter, chapter 3 focuses on the Return of Christ. The most common error about Christ's return is to doubt it or deny its possibility. If Jesus hasn't returned after one full generation from his ascension into heaven, it's not likely to happen at all. But the bigger issue is to deny it because it threatens our personal autonomy and desire to be unaccountable to God. Join us as we consider the primary objections to Christ's Return.

How do you condnense a full chapter into a single sermon? Find out on this weeks podcast covering 2 Peter 2:1-22.

The world of confusion that we are to “Live Ready” in is not just a world of confusion “out there.” 2 Peter 2:1-22 is a sobering chapter that confronts the reality of false teachers and prophets and the danger of distorted truth. Peter calls the church to discernment, integrity, and a faith that is rooted in what is true. Join us as we consider how to recognize what's counterfeit and remain anchored in the gospel in a world full of competing voices.

How does scripture memorization help us remember God's word? We will discuss this on this week's podcast on 2 Peter 1:12-21.

If we want to live ready, we need something sure beneath our feet. The world is full of competing voices, shifting opinions, and spiritual confusion. Where can we find something solid to stand on? Peter reminds us that our faith is not built on myth or speculation, but God's revelation of himself in Christ and his trustworthy Scriptures. God gives us truth we can count on — truth that steadies us, guides us, and keeps us from drifting. Join us for "Truth You Can Trust" from 2 Peter 1:12-21.

Who is Patrick Gilbert and what is his background? Find out on this week's podcast on 2 Peter 1:5-11.

Spiritual growth is a long, intentional process, and it's easy to get stuck along the way. But God calls us to a dedicated, ever-growing pursuit of Christ. Join us for the sermon “Petal by Petal” as we explore 2 Peter 1:5-11. Discover how to partner with the Holy Spirit to strengthen your affections and move forward in your faith.Special Guest: Patrick Gilbert.

New series in 2 Peter. What happended to 1 Peter? Find out on this week's episode covering 2 Peter 1:1-4.

I'm excited to start a journey together through 2 Peter! It's a short letter that's not as well-known as others, but its message is relevant to us and our times. In a confusing, unstable world of deception and moral compromise, Peter urges believers to stand firm in the gospel, grow in godliness, and hold fast to the truth of God's Word while we anticipate Christ's return. Peter's tone can feel intense. But his passion comes from the conviction that God loves this world and is determined to redeem it through Jesus. I hope and believe we will all be challenged and encouraged!

I'm excited to start a journey together through 2 Peter! It's a short letter that's not as well-known as others, but its message is relevant to us and our times. In a confusing, unstable world of deception and moral compromise, Peter urges believers to stand firm in the gospel, grow in godliness, and hold fast to the truth of God's Word while we anticipate Christ's return. Peter's tone can feel intense. But his passion comes from the conviction that God loves this world and is determined to redeem it through Jesus. I hope and believe we will all be challenged and encouraged!

Missions is a heartbeat of Faith Church. We love hosting our missionaries for long weekends to learn from them and hear updates about what God is doing around the world. GO Time Weekends are visits with our missionaries where we get to learn from them and have intentional time with them during events. Our missionaries Andy and Janet Singleterry's GO Time weekend is April 19th-20th. You can find their full schedule of events on our website: https://faithchurchindy.com/event/go-time-weekend-6/

Come and join us as we proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ — the empty tomb announces that the barrier between God and His people has been removed, sin has been atoned, and the new, resurrected life has begun!

It seems more obvious than ever what's broken in the world around us; I know it's harder to face what's broken inside me. We explore how the disorder of the fall reaches to our most personal and private places. But  that is also where Jesus isn't embarrassed to meet us — with cleansing, restoration, and hope.

As we prepare to gather on Palm Sunday just a week before Easter, we are reminded of two things by Jesus' entry into Jerusalem that we celebrate. The first is the majesty of this event as Jesus is paid royal homage and welcomed into the city as the Son of David. The second is the irony of the event as Jesus will be crucified just five days later because he was seen as a threat to God's work through Israel. In our readings from Leviticus and Mark for this week, we are reminded of how often lessor human purposes and understandings obscure the intentions of God behind the work to which he has called us. Let us pray in preparation for our time together that we would indeed worship God in spirit and truth.Special Guest: Tom Waltz.