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On the Outside Looking In
In the three years that the disciples, including Peter, physically walked with Jesus, He told them many things about His death, burial and resurrection. But, because they had other ideas for how God's Kingdom should be established, they weren't listening. So they found themselves hopeless during the three days that Jesus was in the tomb. In this message, Pastor Rich begins with Mark 16:7 to walk through how Peter ended up in such despair and turmoil following the crucifixion. He points out that without the testing of our faith, we will always have a superficial, in-word-only faith, which leaves us open to be easily derailed when God does things differently than we think they should be done.
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- Sep 24, 2023On the Outside Looking In
On the Outside Looking InIn the three years that the disciples, including Peter, physically walked with Jesus, He told them many things about His death, burial and resurrection. But, because they had other ideas for how God's Kingdom should be established, they weren't listening. So they found themselves hopeless during the three days that Jesus was in the tomb. In this message, Pastor Rich begins with Mark 16:7 to walk through how Peter ended up in such despair and turmoil following the crucifixion. He points out that without the testing of our faith, we will always have a superficial, in-word-only faith, which leaves us open to be easily derailed when God does things differently than we think they should be done.
- Sep 17, 2023Religion or Relationship
Religion or RelationshipThe church during Jesus' ministry on earth, the Pharisees, was not thrilled to see Jesus and did not want to accept His claim as Son of God. His ministry was encroaching on their popularity, their corner of the "religious market". In this message, Pastor Rich looks at the woman's anointing of Jesus in Luke 7:36 - 50 and points out that Jesus was emphasizing the true purpose of worship, the true purpose of the sacrifices and living as a child of God. That purpose was and is RELATIONSHIP. Jesus' desire has always been relationship over rote rituals and religion.
- Sep 10, 2023Get Out of the Way
Get Out of the WayIn our Christian walk, we sometimes think about ourselves, our objectives, what we want to accomplish, and people seem to get in the way. This is opposite to Jesus' way of thinking. We should be about people. In this message, Pastor Rich looks at the account of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1 - 14. As Naaman had to, we must lay aside our preconceived ideas of how God will work, and just be obedient. Pastor Rich lays out six things that had to happen before Naaman could be healed. As the Church, we need to adopt these attitudes to allow God to minister through us to the people around us. Instead of telling others to "get out of the way" so we can do our thing, we must tell ourselves to "get out of the way" so God can move in and through us to the people for which He gave His life.
- Sep 3, 2023Roundabout Christianity
Roundabout ChristianityGod is more interested in our faith rather than our comfort. In this message, Pastor Rich looks at Jesus' miracle and teaching in Luke 11:14 - 23. Pastor Rich points out that signs and wonders should follow those who believe, but, as believers, we should be looking for Jesus Himself and not the signs. We must avoid the trap of getting comfortable in our walk with Christ and getting stuck in a roundabout, going in circles, just marking time in one place until Jesus returns. We must make the decision to move forward, no matter how difficult it may seem, to get where God wants us.
- Aug 27, 2023Believe Enough to Share the Truth
Believe Enough to Share the TruthGod wants to do things more than we want Him to do things. And sometimes, our prayers become more us praying our agenda instead of seeking God's agenda. In this message, Pastor Rich looks at how a person behaves who has encountered Jesus and is actually desperate for more of Him, in the account of Mary Magdalene at the tomb, in Mark 16:9 - 20. When we get that point of desperation and expectation, Jesus will reveal Himself to us, so that we will believe enough to share the Truth.
- Aug 20, 2023Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Actions Speak Louder Than Words"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." -Jim Elliot, missionary to EcuadorOur actions determine what we really have in our hearts. Are we willing to set aside our to-do list, our agenda, to be obedient to God? In this message, Pastor Rich delves into what true faith looks like in a person's life. Beginning with the parable in Matthew 21:28 - 32, he takes us on a journey through the Bible, following a person who was willing to be obedient, even though it could mean death for her and her family--Rahab. Pastor Rich highlights that faith and action cannot be separated.
- Aug 13, 2023Repentance: Death to Sin, Life to Obedience
Repentance: Death to Sin, Life to ObedienceWe all live forever; our decision now determines the outcome of that eternity. In this message, Pastor Rich starts at Genesis 3:22 - 4:8 and breaks down our condition coming out of the garden and how we can change that through obedience to God through the blood of Jesus. Pastor Rich points out that, like Cain, we have let our religion become deluded so that we miss offering God what He wants--our whole heart and allegiance and the desire to please Him. And we must understand that a complete surrender to God means sacrificing our will for God's will.
- Aug 6, 2023Familiarity Breeds Contempt
Familiarity Breeds ContemptTo be familiar with something will cause contempt for that thing. As believers, we can lose the awe of God and His Word that we once had and create an atmosphere where He can no longer work, just as Jesus could not work in His hometown because of familiarity. In this message, Pastor Rich looks at that account in the beginning of Jesus' ministry in Luke 4:16 - 27. Pastor Rich encourages us to continue to press in to all that God has for us and not settle for what we already know or have seen. God will move and it is up to us as to whether we experience that move or if He moves to others who are hungry.
- Jul 30, 2023Let’s Get In This Together
Let’s Get In This TogetherWe cannot accomplish everything we are called to do or be the church we need to be, if we try to do it on our own. We need each other, to work together. In this message, Pastor Rich teaches from Mark 4:35 - 5:20, and reminds us that regardless of our understanding of all that God has called us to, we must be obedient. He reminds us that when we accept Jesus as Lord, our life will change. And no matter the storms in our lives, God is more than able to deliver us through it, to get us to the other side and demonstrate His power.
- Jul 23, 2023Adult & Teen Challenge Indiana
Adult & Teen Challenge IndianaIn this message, Dave Rose, State Director for Adult & Teen Challenge Indiana, gives updates about the organization's fantastic existing and new programs. We also hear testimonies from two ladies who have seen God's miraculous healing in the program. Finally, Dave Rose gives a message from Exodus 29:36 & 37, exhorting us to take our all to the altar, where God alone can make all things holy.
- Jul 16, 2023Taking Shape
Taking ShapeMany things in our lives shape us--some for good and some for not so good. In this message, we hear from missionaries Jonathan & Alisa Lade of Ivy Tech Lafayette Chi Alpha. Following their ministry update, they dive into Acts 17:1 - 15 and remind us that to be molded by God is to be molded by His truth and our lives should be shaped by Jesus and His truth. They point out that we must avoid shaping Scripture to our image; but rather, allow Scripture to shape us into God's image.
- Jul 9, 2023Mighty Warrior?
Mighty Warrior?How could God call a man hiding from the enemy a "mighty warrior" or a "mighty man of valor"? In this message, Rich Fuller walks through the account of Gideon in Judges 6:11 - 23 and correlates it to our walk as believers. Just as God saw Gideon differently than he was in that moment by the winepress, God sees us differently than our current shortcomings. Rich highlights three points from this account that we must not lose sight of if we are to be productive, effective ministers of the Gospel.
- Jul 2, 2023Planting Season
Planting SeasonIn this message, Joe Ryan reminds us, from 1 Corinthians 3:7, that we are responsible for planting and watering seeds and God will make them grow. If the Church is not planting and watering, there is nothing for God to make grow and then, there would be no harvest.
- Jun 25, 2023Christian PPE
Christian PPEIn this message, Joe Ryan looks at Ephesians 6:10 - 17. He reminds us that just as those who work in manufacturing are required to wear PPE, we as believers must put on our PPE for protection. We need to be prepared so that when the enemy strikes, we can stand and continue to stand.
- Jun 18, 2023Women’s Resource Center
Women’s Resource CenterSince 1990, Women’s Resource Pregnancy Center has helped support women in the Crawfordsville and Covington areas experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Starting as a hotline by a small group of concerned individuals, in November of 1991, WRC opened an office in Crawfordsville to offer support services such as baby and maternity clothing and baby furniture to our clients, as well as the ability to provide one-on-one peer counseling. In April 2006, another office was opened in Covington, IN to help serve Fountain County.
WRC's Executive Director, Patti Harvey, gives an update on the work that has been accomplished in the Center. She also gives her testimony and what gets her out of bed everyday. She emphasizes that the goal of Women’s Resource Center is to provide support and practical assistance for women during and after a pregnancy. To learn more or to donate, visit www.womensresourcecenterindiana.org. - Jun 11, 2023Come to the Well & Worship
Come to the Well & WorshipThe Church seems to have fallen asleep and quit seeking what it is that God wants. We have fallen into "routine". In this message, Pablo Figueroa encourages us from John 4:3 - 26 and reminds us that our passion and enthusiasm for the things of God and His Presence should never wane. They should be ever increasing in intensity and volume, to the point that the whole world takes notice and sees Who God is.
- Jun 4, 2023To Throw the Stone
To Throw the StoneIn this message, Isaac Hughes looks at the account of the woman brought before Jesus in John 8:1 - 11. He looks at the religious leaders reasons for bringing her at that moment, in front of swarms of people. And he lays out three points as to how this account is directly applicable to us today.
- May 28, 2023The Meeting Place
The Meeting PlaceMissionaries Robert & Judy Willard give updates about their ministry in Cleveland, OH. They pastor The Meeting Place church, as well as run The Learning Center, The Meeting Place Preschool, and The Tavern Coffeehouse. You can check out their ministry videos here and here or visit their website at www.tmp-church.org or www.tmplc.org.
- May 14, 2023Crushed in Soul
Crushed in SoulIn this message, Isaac Hughes walks through the story of Hannah, found in 1 Samuel 1 and 2. Her story is remarkably relevant to our lives today. We can learn from her that God does indeed see us. And if God has not provided what we have prayed for, it does not always mean that we are not going to get it. As Hannah did, we must learn to pour our hearts out to God and seek Him, standing firm and keeping our faith in Him.
- May 7, 2023Stages in the Desert
Stages in the Desert"Not everybody's gonna go out and change the world. But everybody can change someone's world." In this message, Isaac Hughes breaks down three stages in the life of Moses and correlates that to our salvation journey. He highlights how we can, as Moses did, step out in the direction to which God is calling us, even when it does not make sense or we do not see the next step. We must trust God Who sees the bigger picture.
