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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.

How does Leviticus 15 tie into a series on Lent? Find out on this weeks discussion covering Leviticus 15:31-33; 18:24-30.

How do justice and love come into play with mold laws? We will discuss on this weeks podcast coving Leviticus 13-14 & 19.

I can give no better commendation than this from Dr. Thomas Constable: “Leviticus 19 has been called the highest development of ethics in the Old Testament. This chapter, perhaps better than any other in the Bible, explains what it meant for Israel to be a holy nation.”Special Guest: Nick Carter.

Is being unclean a sin? We discuss this and more on this weeks podcast on Lev. 11 & 20.

We come to Leviticus 11—the dietary food laws—paired with 20:22-26. As I have been preparing to preach this text, I find myself relieved that such laws don’t apply to me. But, why is that my first reaction? Where does the longing for a life unencumbered and un-imposed-on by God’s standards come from? With the rigid purity laws of the Old Testament no longer in view for the church, it becomes harder—not easier—to live a distinctive life that reflects God, “who has separated you from the peoples” (Lev. 20:24).Special Guest: Nick Carter.

As we jump into week two in our Lent series in Leviticus, we are confronted with the question: How can sinful humans offer sacrifices to a holy God and be forgiven? The answer is through a mediator, which is through the initiative of God. The priests of the tribe of Levi were holy (set apart) for this exact purpose, and their lives had to reflect their calling and their purpose. Today, we don’t have priests, because we have our great High Priest in Jesus, who was and is a holy mediator on our behalf. He has made us holy and keeps us holy, so that we then can represent God’s holiness and grace to the world around us as the holy priesthood that exists in Christ.

Why is God's holiness so important? We discuss this and more on this week's episode on Leviticus 8-10 and 21-22.

Leviticus and lent? What do they have to do with each other? Find out on this week's podcast covering Leviticus 1:1-4, 25:1-4.

This Lent, we're journeying through Leviticus—a book that might seem distant, but reveals God's desire to be near His people. Between the glory-filled tabernacle at the end of Exodus and God's voice speaking from within it in Numbers, we discover something beautiful: God doesn't just dwell among us; He provides the way for us to draw close to Him.Special Guest: Nick Carter.

Wrapping up Ephesians. What are the take aways? We discuss this on this weeks episode covering Ephesians 6:18-24.

In the closing verses of Ephesians, Paul reveals what a renewed life truly looks like: not comfort or ease, but courageous faithfulness to Christ. Those made new in Christ are sent into the world as His witnesses, strengthened by prayer, sustained by grace, and empowered to speak the good news with confidence, no matter the cost. Join us as we look at "Witness and Blessing" from Ephesian 6:18-25.

Are there 2 meanings of Fit for the Fight sermon title? Find out on this weeks podcst on Ephesians 6:10-18.

As Paul is getting close to the end of his letter to the Ephesians, he reminds them of one foundational truth: our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. What an interesting way to set perspective and encourage these believers! Yet he reminds them that they are not defenseless because our triune God has equipped his church with everything necessary to defend and fight against the schemes of our enemy. Join us as we unpack Ephesians 6:10-18 and see how we are called and able to stand firm in Christ.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling…are the jarring first words of our text for this sermon. Is Paul justifying the practice of slavery? How does the Christian Gospel address such matters? What relevance does this have for our work today? Join us as we look at Ephesians 6:5-9, Grace at Work.

Did Paul endorse slavery? We discuss this and more on this weeks podcast covering Ephesians 6:5-9.

Pastor Curtis shares with us some experiences from home and life as we look at Ephesians 6:1-4.

We're pleased to announce that Pastor Curtis Coston of Solid Word Bible Church will bring God's Word to us! As we continue in our Re[New]ed series, we'll look at how Paul addresses both children and parents in the household and explore what it means to live out the gospel in everyday rhythms of family life. Join us as we learn how to live out "Grace at Home" from Ephesians 6:1-4.Special Guest: Curtis Coston.

There’s a lot of confusion and disagreement over why marriage exists, what it’s for, and what it should look like. The apostle Paul answers those questions and shows us what it looks like to live as disciples of Jesus, especially as husbands called to love as Christ loves the Church. Join us as we return to our series in Ephesians and look at "Gospel-Centered Marriage - Part 1" from Ephesians 5:21-33.Special Guest: Mark Dunker.

Complimentarian vs Egalitarian. Big Debates and big topics this podcast focusing on Ephesians 5:21-33.

We'll spend more time in Ephesians 5:21–33 seeing how Christ’s self-giving love reshapes our ideas about marriage. How does the gospel dignify women and lead to the good of both husband and wife? What do headship and submission mean when husbands and wives submit to one another? Join us as we look at "Gospel-Centered Marriage, Part 2."

How did Jesus grow after his birth? We’ll explore how God shapes us through ordinary rhythms, hidden seasons, and patient obedience. And we'll see how a New Year is an invitation to recommit ourselves to becoming who God intends us to be. Join us as we look at “Growth with God” from Luke 2:41-52.Special Guest: Mark Dunker.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What are some wise ways that we can put God first in this season? We discuss this and more on this weeks podcast on Ephesians 5:15-21.

God lives in us by his Spirit and fills us with power beyond what we can ask or even imagine (Eph. 3:20). What does it look like to be filled with the Spirit? How can we experience Spirit-filled lives of wisdom and transformation? Join us as we learn how to “Walk in Wisdom” from Ephesians 5:15-21.

Because Christians have been born again by the grace and power of Christ, we are therefore able to walk in Christ. This means growing in discernment regarding what is true and what is right, and being known as people of the light. We're looking forward to looking at Ephesians 5:8-14 with guest preacher, Dr. Nicholas G. Piotrowski, President of ITS. Special Guest: Nicholas Piotrowski.

How do you walk in Love? We discuss this along with Ephesians 5:1-7.

Paul reminds us that because we are new people we can no longer live in selfish immorality, and he warns us that kind of life brings judgment and condemnation. Because we are God's children, our lives should reflect the self-giving love of Jesus. Join us as we look at what it means to "Walk in Love" from Ephesians 5:1-7.

What do we do with our anger? We discuss this and more on this weeks podcast covering Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Ephesians 4 tells Christian believers to put off the old self and put on the new self. What areas of our daily experience will be affected with this change of spiritual clothing? Ephesians 4:25—5:2 introduces those important changes in our speech, dealing with anger, our attitudes and responses in all ways that we relate to one another. It's about integrating our faith in Jesus with all of life and becoming imitators of God. Join us for Before and After.

As soon as we start following Jesus and trying to live as new people, we discover that we’re in a fight against the pull of the culture and the desires of our own hearts. What's wrong with following those old desires, what does it look like to fight against them, and is there hope we can win? Join us as we learn how to "Fight the Dark Side" from Ephesians 4:17-24.Special Guest: Nick Carter.

What happened to verse 23? We discuss this and more on this week's podcast covering Ephesians 4:17-24.

Can you fake the Fruit of the Spirit? We answer these questions and more discussing Ephesians 4:7-16.