First Christian Church of Brazil Indiana Sermons First Christian Church in Brazil Indiana

That Thing We Do: Something More
I believe most people know there’s something more to life.
Acts 17:16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
God is seeking you.
He blankets each new day with the invitation, “I am here.”
Acts 17:22-23 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.
“To the unknown god.”
People everywhere are still searching....and still building idols.
The Ultimate Search
God is always seeking you.
Every sunset, every clear blue sky, every ocean wave, every starry night, God is saying, “I am here.”
God reveals Himself to everyone through the natural world.
We know He’s there.
There’s something more to this life than living and dying.
Nature alone wasn’t enough to tell His story, God couldn’t be clearly known...until His Son appeared.
Jesus came to “Seek and Save the lost.”
God wants you to know Him.
Hebrews 1:3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
God wants you to know Him.
Meet God
Acts 17:24-25 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, 25 nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.
God isn’t stuck in church world.
God is near now!
God is really close to you in this very moment.
Every last one of us has been created with a searching soul.
Acts 17:27-28 that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, 28 for “‘In him we live and move and have our being’;
We are designed by God so we would find no rest until we find our rest in Him.
We are reaching for someone we cannot see.
God is reaching for you too.
He’s seeking you because He is God.
Jesus willingly came to connect us to God and awaken us to the possibility of centering our worship on who and what matters most....forever.

Worship: It's What We Do is our Summer series on Worship and how worship is more than just singing a song. It's to be evident in our entire lives, and we are to be close to God through it all and focusing on serving Him.

Dan filled in to speak while Chris was gone on vacation.

In this inspiring sermon episode, we delve into Joshua 1:1-5, exploring God's guidance to Joshua as he embarks on a new journey. Discover how these ancient lessons resonate with our modern lives, offering timeless wisdom on embracing change, finding contentment, and claiming God's promises.
Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, we reflect on God's desire for our happiness, the importance of helping others, and finding joy in our work. Learn how to turn the page on past burdens, as God instructs Joshua to move forward from Moses' leadership. Just as Joshua was called to stake his claim, we too are encouraged to claim our territories, with the assurance of God's unfailing presence.
Join us as we unpack these three vital steps to experiencing God's abundance:
Turn the Page: Let go of the past to embrace new beginnings (Joshua 1:2).
Stake Your Claim: Step confidently into your God-given territory (Joshua 1:3, Romans 8:37).
Claim Your Promise: Trust in God's eternal presence and strength (Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20).
Through Philippians 4:11-13, we learn the secret to contentment in all circumstances, reminding us that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Tune in to this episode to be empowered to move forward, thrive, and live out the full potential God has designed for you.

Remember is the sermon given by Chris Gregg on the Sunday before Memorial Day on May 26th, 2024.

In this powerful episode of our Christian sermon podcast, join CJ Muston as he shares an inspiring message on Graduation Sunday that speaks to everyone, regardless of age or stage in life. Whether you're a recent graduate or someone who graduated years ago, this sermon titled "Know Your True Value: God's Perspective on Graduation Sunday" is for you.
CJ, the youth minister at FCC, dives into the concept of true value and how understanding this can transform your life. He uses the analogy of a $20 bill to illustrate that our value is not determined by the labels the world places on us but by the intrinsic worth assigned by our Creator.
Drawing from Ephesians 2:4-9, CJ explains how God's rich mercy, grace, and love define our true value. He discusses the common labels we give ourselves—such as failure, unloveable, or worthless—and contrasts them with the life-giving labels God places on us. These divine labels elevate us, much like a valuable painting or trophy is raised up for all to see.
In this episode, you'll learn practical steps to live in the truth of your God-given value, including the powerful technique of "shrinking down" negative labels and expanding the positive ones placed by God. CJ challenges listeners to identify one negative label in their life this week and work on shrinking it, while simultaneously embracing the immense value God has placed on them.
Tune in to be reminded of your worth and to discover how living in the truth of your God-given value changes everything. Don’t miss this heartwarming and life-changing message that will encourage you to see yourself through God’s eyes.
Listen now to "Know Your True Value: God's Perspective on Graduation Sunday" and take a step closer to understanding your divine worth.