Indianola First Assembly

Listen in on this message from Pastor Jerad as he unpacks Jesus' timeless invitation: "Follow Me." In this engaging session, you'll explore the depth of meaning behind Jesus' call to discipleship. Discover why mere admiration or fleeting enthusiasm isn't what Jesus is after – He craves genuine commitment from us. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of what it truly means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

As our five-week journey in "Following the Lamb" draws to a close this Easter, let's exult in the resurrection of Jesus! May this culmination instill in you the unwavering conviction that Jesus lives and is actively at work, not only in your life but also in the lives of those around you.

In Week 4 of "Following The Lamb," we reflect on the profound significance of Jesus' crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for the sins of humanity. As Easter approaches, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the profound impact of Jesus' journey to the cross and the redemption it offers to each and every one of us.

Welcome to Week 3 of our series, "Following The Lamb." This week, we explore how the Passover meal symbolizes Jesus's sacrificial role as the Lamb of God. Just as the Passover lamb represented liberation for the Israelites, Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice for humanity. Join us as we reflect on redemption, sacrifice, and renewal within the Passover tradition and Jesus's ministry. Through this study, may we grasp God's redemptive plan and follow the ultimate Passover Lamb!

Welcome to Part 2 of our series, "Following the Lamb." Today, we study the message of John 2:13-17, where Jesus zealously cleanses the temple during Passover. Join us as we explore the significance of this event and its implications for our own lives. Just as Jesus purged the temple of worldly distractions, let us reflect on areas in our lives that need cleansing and renewal. Tune in to discover how we can align ourselves with the purity and devotion exemplified by Jesus. We hope this message encourage you to follow the Lamb's example to honor God with integrity and reverence in all aspects of our lives!

Join us for the first sermon of our new series, "Following the Lamb," where we explore the amazing parallels between the Passover Lamb and Jesus Christ. Beginning in Genesis, where the sacrificial imagery originates and echoes through Abraham's faithfulness and the establishment of the Passover, we journey through the Old Testament. Discover how John the Baptist's proclamation of Jesus as the "Lamb of God" fulfills centuries of anticipation, leading to Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem amidst shouts of praise. Explore the timing, anticipation, and reverberation of this divine narrative that culminates in the ultimate sacrifice for humanity's redemption. We hope this message encourages you and draws you into a deeper understanding of the Bible's consistency and depth.

In the fourth and final week of our series "Love In A Word," Lead Pastor Barry Hill explores the rich concept encapsulated by the Greek term Agape, representing unconditional love. Through this message, we aim to give a glimpse into the profound depth and transformative power of Agape love, emphasizing its central role in embodying Christ's love for all of us and fostering genuine connections within our communities and beyond as we strive to show Agape to one another.

In the third week of our series "Love In A Word," Lead Pastor Barry Hill delves into the profound meaning of the Greek word Storge, shedding light on its importance in nurturing family relationships. Through this message, we aim to inspire a deeper appreciation for familial bonds rooted in love and commitment, fostering connections that reflect the love and unity found in Christ.

In our second installment of the series "Love In A Word," Lead Pastor Barry Hill guides us through the significance of the word Phileo in fostering meaningful friendships. We trust this message will ignite a desire within you to cultivate Christ-like friendships that draw you nearer to Jesus and foster lasting, meaningful relationships.

In this insightful message from Sisterhood night, Pastor Amelia Bedwell delivers a compelling message on overcoming envy and comparison in our lives, encouraging us to embrace a proactive approach to living out the word of God. We pray that this message will inspire you to over comparison in your personal journey and live the life Jesus intended for you!

Join us as Pastor Jerad Thomsen kicks off our new series "Love in a Word" by delving into one of the Greek word for love, Eros. Through this insightful message, we aim to inspire you to cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus. May you experience a level of connection with Him like never before!

How do you approach sharing your faith? In the concluding message of our Anchored series, Pastor Donny Jewett provides invaluable insights to enhance our ability to share our faith effectively. We're encouraged to grasp essential aspects of what the Bible teaches about sharing our faith. Let's embrace this understanding and confidently share the transformative work of the Lord in each of our lives!

Do you understand your purpose? John 10:10 illuminates the idea that Jesus came to bestow upon us a life brimming with abundance and purpose. In the fourth installment of our 'Anchored' series, Pastor Barry encourages us to embark on a journey of discovering it, urging us to seek our purpose from the One who gives it. Join us as we delve into this meaningful exploration, guided by the insightful perspectives shared in Part 4 of the series.

In the third installment of "Anchored," Pastor Barry delves into the profound significance of worship in the lives of believers. Exploring examples from scripture, he illustrates how worship serves as our harbor of shelter and flag of surrender, enabling us to deepen our connection with Jesus. May this message inspire you to embrace a life filled with worship unto Jesus!

Our Anchored series continues with prayer, another anchor point in the life of the believer. Pastor Barry shows us how prayer is our porthole into God's plans as we walk through this life. We hope this message encourages you to re-anchor yourself to a committed prayer life or strengthens your current time in prayer!

Happy New Year! In our first series of 2024, "Anchored," Pastor Barry guides us through the importance of the Word of God in our lives. He emphasizes how it charts our course, serves as our lighthouse, and guides our helm. We hope this message inspires you to establish a rhythm of daily time in God's Word in 2024.

In the special Christmas Eve candlelight service, Pastor Barry guides us through the accounts of Jesus's birth in the Gospels, illustrating how each person involved experienced the light of Christmas. We hope this message encourages you in your walk with Jesus and tha you find the light of his presence throughout all seasons!

In this message "Christmas Emoji's", Pastor Barry takes us on a journey through holiday emotions. From the hopeful notes of "White Christmas" and Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, to a poignant Elvis tribute with Psalm 34:18 and Isaiah 41:13, the service explored sadness and hope. A humorous Grinch moment, inspired by Philippians 4:8, brought a smile, while "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and Romans 12:15 ended on a joyful note. Through this message we hope you can find the real source of Joy in Jesus and be encouraged to walk closer with HIm throughout all seasons.

As Christmas day draws near, Pastor Barry helps us understand the significance of the two arrivals of Jesus. The first was as a baby in a manger, and the second arrival will not be as humble. We hope this message encourages you to reflect on your relationship with Jesus in light of both his arrivals and deepens your understanding of the meaning behind his coming this Christmas season.

Through the perspective of the wise men and the group of friends who removed the roof to lower their friend down to Jesus, we witness genuine desperation and unwavering commitment to Christ. Pastor Donny guides us in understanding how such devotion should show up in our lives today. We hope this message uplifts and draws you nearer to a transformative relationship with the King of Kings.

In this message, Pastor Jerad explores how thankfulness and contentment can become integral parts of our everyday lives, extending beyond the season of Thanksgiving. Discover the transformative power of thankfulness, which not only produces contentment but also fosters perseverance and faith. We trust that this message will inspire you to embrace a life marked by gratitude, finding reasons to be thankful in every season.

In the final message in our FOODIES series, Pastor Barry guides us through Luke 24:13-17, exploring the profound experience of those who shared a meal with Jesus. We trust that this message will inspire you to discover hope and joy in the risen Savior, Jesus!

This week's continuation of our Foodies series takes us to the Last Supper in Luke 22:14-20. Pastor Barry guides us through the significance of communion and its relevance throughout scripture, connecting it to our lives today. We hope this message encourages you and provides a better understanding of communion in your daily life!

Part Seven of the FOODIES series takes us to Luke 19:1-10, where we uncover the powerful encounter between Zacchaeus and Jesus. This story is a beautiful reminder that Jesus always seeks to know us better, offering encouragement and a deeper relationship. We hope this message serves as a reminder to each of us that everyone matters to God!

Welcome back to the Foodies Series! In this sixth message, Pastor Barry delves deep into a crucial message that revolves around the importance of embracing the invitation that Jesus extends to us. Through these powerful scriptures and thought-provoking insights, we hope this video will inspire you to accept the invitation Jesus has so freely given to each and every one of us.

Pastors Barry and Jerad sit down to discuss the transformative evolution of our church's mission giving culture over the past two decades. They reflect on how God has worked through ordinary individuals, both then and now, to weave something truly remarkable into the fabric of our church community. Thank you for joining this conversation, and we hope this message encourages you to embark on your own journey of giving from a place of obedience to the Lord, as well as an overflow of generosity from your heart.

Welcome to Part 5 of the Foodies series, where we delve into Luke 14:7-11. Pastor Barry leads us on a journey through the complex theme of pride and its subtle manifestations in our lives. Join us for an inspiring message that aims to uplift and enrich your understanding of how Jesus approached the concepts of pride and humility.

As we continue our series in the book of Luke, we invite you to join us in exploring the story of Mary and Martha. Pastor Barry encourages all of us to examine our lives and see if we are choosing what is best in our relationship with Jesus. We hope this message inspires you to reflect on the life Jesus led as you walk closer to Him.

In this message, Pastor Barry walks us through Jesus feeding the 5,000, providing a great example of how Jesus put others above himself, even when he was in need of rest. We hope this message encourages you to look to the life Jesus led as you walk closer to Him.

Part two of our series takes us to supper at simons house. In this message Pastor Barry challanges us to look at the way we worship and compare it to the examples given in scritpure. We hope this message encourages you and draws you into a life of true worship!

We start off our new series with the story of Matthew as Jesus calls him to follow. We hope this message encourages and blesses you as you walk with Jesus!

Pastor Ruthie Oberg joins us for a special Sunday service and gives us a powerful message about what it means to be pentecostal. We hope this message! encourages you to know Jesus and his plans for you!

In this message Pastor Donny shows us the ways that Jesus invites us all to a seat at his table and how we can accept that invitation. We hope this message encourages you and invites to into greater relationship to Jesus!

Our final message in the powerful series on Untiy. Pastor Barry talks us through the importance of Unity within the Church. We hope this message encourages you to pursue Unity in all areaas of your life as you walk through them with Christ!

As we continue in our series on Unity Pastor Barry walks us through more pieces of the Armor of God. Today's message continues the teaching on Unity within the church as well as our look into how we as individuals can wear the armor of God effectively. We hope this message encourages you to step into putting on the full armor of God in your life!

Part 23 of our Unity series is all about guarding and defending unity within the church. We hope this message brings encouragement and helps you grow into a deeper understanding of God's will for his church!

It's Baptism Sunday! Pastor Jerad gives us a walkthrough the importance of baptism and how we as beleivers should view it laid out through examples in scripture. We then get a chance to celebrate with those who are getting baptised and sharing there testimony! We hope this message encouurages you and brings depth to your knowledge of baptism!

Part 22 of our Unity series is all about how we serve those in authority over us in a way that honors the Lord and obeys his commands. We hope this message is an encouragement to live out obedience to Christ in all areas of our lives!

In part 23 of our series on Ephesians Pastor Barry goes over the role of children in the family and how children can receive blessing by following the instruction in scripture.

This week Pastor Barry explains the man's role in the family according to Ephesians.

This morning Pastor Barry Hill talks about unity in the marriage. Listen as he continues the series on Unity.

Pastor Jerad Thomsen talks through God's house rules, and being an imitator of Him.

Pastor Barry finishes chapter 4 by talking about the four dont's.

Pastor Barry Hill continues our series on Ephesians and Unity.

This morning Pastor Barry Hill continues to lead us through the book of Ephesians. We talk about how the ministry of a teacher and Pastor can bring forth Unity.

This morning we continue through our series in Ephesians. Pastor Barry Hill talks to us about Evangelism.

Pastor Barry Hill continues his series on Ephesians. Today he talks to us about the 5 fold ministry and how it can unify us.

This morning Pastor Barry Hill continues his series on Unity within the book of Ephesians. He talked about how we can work within the body of Christ using our spiritual gifts to further the Kingdom of God.

Pastor Jerad Thomsen continued with the Ephesians series. He preached from Paul's suffering and the lessons we can learn.

Pastor Barry Hill continues the series on Ephesians by diving into the end of chapter 2.

This morning Pastor Barry Hill continues the sermon series going through the book of Ephesians.