https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/channels/25854 The Indian Run UMC Sermon Podcast is all about growing love so more people know and follow the way of Jesus. We believe following Jesus is about more than Sunday and more than “church” as we traditionally think about it. It’s about real stories, practical faith, and hope for daily living. Our messages are rooted in our core values of authenticity, adventurous faith, being safe for all, putting our beliefs into action, and building relational community. Each week you’ll hear messages that inspire, challenge, and encourage you to live a life of faith through love every day—not just on Sunday. en-us Indian Run UMC office@indianrun.org Indian Run UMC false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/536006 In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Samuel and how listening is an important first step in hearing and understanding God's call.

]]> In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Samuel and how listening is an important first step in hearing and understanding God's call.

]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/536006 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/536026 In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Ruth and how God's call can come through our everyday relationships.

]]> In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Ruth and how God's call can come through our everyday relationships.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/536026 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/538072 In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Lydia's story, which invites us to consider how God’s call might have to do with the resources that we have available to us and how we might put those resources into use for God’s kingdom

]]> In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Lydia's story, which invites us to consider how God’s call might have to do with the resources that we have available to us and how we might put those resources into use for God’s kingdom

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/538072 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/543224 In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Isaiah and how God calls us to use who we are and what we have for the sake of God’s work in the world.

]]> In our "Called" sermon series, we will explore the stories of four people in the scriptures: Samuel, Ruth, Lydia, and Isaiah; and how each of them, in their own way, said "Yes" to God's call. Today we focus on Isaiah and how God calls us to use who we are and what we have for the sake of God’s work in the world.

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/543224 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/547014 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of how Jesus was able to reach, engage, and connect with people where they were and how we hope to reestablish this here in the modern day in our Church.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of how Jesus was able to reach, engage, and connect with people where they were and how we hope to reestablish this here in the modern day in our Church.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/547014 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/550381 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of compassion and nonviolence that Jesus' taught and demonstrated. How the story of Barabbas and Pontius Pilate can serve as a mirror to help us reflect on our own feelings about peace.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of compassion and nonviolence that Jesus' taught and demonstrated. How the story of Barabbas and Pontius Pilate can serve as a mirror to help us reflect on our own feelings about peace.

]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/550381 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/553363 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of civil discourse and how Jesus sought not to win arguments, but instead win hearts. How that even in our ever divided modern world, we must strive to live together in unity and to live the way of Jesus.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of civil discourse and how Jesus sought not to win arguments, but instead win hearts. How that even in our ever divided modern world, we must strive to live together in unity and to live the way of Jesus.

]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/553363 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/557703 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of community. Guest preacher Reverend Jay Anderson is here to show that community is not just defined by those we live near, but by those that can reach and those that we can serve. In doing so we work to build community and embody Jesus' love.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of community. Guest preacher Reverend Jay Anderson is here to show that community is not just defined by those we live near, but by those that can reach and those that we can serve. In doing so we work to build community and embody Jesus' love.

]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/557703 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/563103 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on remembering and giving thanks. All Saints' Day is a day of memory and hope. We look back with gratitude on those that came before us, and look forward with faith towards not just ourselves, but the next several generations.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on remembering and giving thanks. All Saints' Day is a day of memory and hope. We look back with gratitude on those that came before us, and look forward with faith towards not just ourselves, but the next several generations.

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/563103 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/566365 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of generosity and how even when we have little to give, that little can be multiplied by God to be enough for everyone. Jesus shows us that our generosity can be and mean more than just the numerical value of what we give.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of generosity and how even when we have little to give, that little can be multiplied by God to be enough for everyone. Jesus shows us that our generosity can be and mean more than just the numerical value of what we give.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/566365 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/569962 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of service and how Jesus' joy in life was to serve the people. He as Lord chose to serve the people and how that went against every social hierarchy in his day, and often in ours. He calls upon us to model His actions, to help those around us, to love those who need it.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of service and how Jesus' joy in life was to serve the people. He as Lord chose to serve the people and how that went against every social hierarchy in his day, and often in ours. He calls upon us to model His actions, to help those around us, to love those who need it.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/569962 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/573122 In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of commitment. How Jesus redefined commitment from obligation and religious duty to instead a love that transforms into action; love made visible. We see how rather than shame Peter for his denials, He restores him. How Jesus can do this for all who believe in Him.

]]> In our "Following the Way" sermon series, we will look at various aspects if what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how we can notice certain patterns throughout His life. Today we focus on the pattern of commitment. How Jesus redefined commitment from obligation and religious duty to instead a love that transforms into action; love made visible. We see how rather than shame Peter for his denials, He restores him. How Jesus can do this for all who believe in Him.

]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/573122 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/575965 In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Zechariah, and how his fears were assuaged through the hope brought by God.

]]> In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Zechariah, and how his fears were assuaged through the hope brought by God.

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/575965 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/579319 In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of John the Baptist at the end of his life; his fears on whether he had done enough in life, on whether it all really mattered in the end.

]]> In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of John the Baptist at the end of his life; his fears on whether he had done enough in life, on whether it all really mattered in the end.

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/579319 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/585828 In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Joseph and how he felt as the birth of Jesus approached. His fears of how society would treat him and his family due to their unusual circumstances. How reaching out our hands towards others in solidarity and connection is how God's work moves foreward.

]]> In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Joseph and how he felt as the birth of Jesus approached. His fears of how society would treat him and his family due to their unusual circumstances. How reaching out our hands towards others in solidarity and connection is how God's work moves foreward.

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/585828 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/588006 Join us this Christmas Eve for the continuation of the "What do you Fear?" sermon series. This Christmas hear what the Angels proclaim "Do not be afraid." not because life is easy, but because God is near. Let go of the fear and repeat the sounding joy, the joy of Christmas, the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ.

]]> Join us this Christmas Eve for the continuation of the "What do you Fear?" sermon series. This Christmas hear what the Angels proclaim "Do not be afraid." not because life is easy, but because God is near. Let go of the fear and repeat the sounding joy, the joy of Christmas, the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ.

]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/588006 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/588674 In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Herod and Joseph. How Herod's fear turned to anger and violence, and how Joseph's fear turned into love and protection. How faithful people are not fearlessness people, but instead attentive people.

]]> In our "What Do You Fear?" sermon series, we will attempt to name, understand, and call God to meet us at our fears. We are not aiming to amplify or shame each other for feeling our fears, but instead learn to move through it. Today we focus on the fears of Herod and Joseph. How Herod's fear turned to anger and violence, and how Joseph's fear turned into love and protection. How faithful people are not fearlessness people, but instead attentive people.

]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/588674 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/591980 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a distant God, a God who watches from afar, a God who feels silent in the face of suffering.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a distant God, a God who watches from afar, a God who feels silent in the face of suffering.

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/591980 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/595548 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of an exclusionary God, a God who's love has conditions, a God who's grace is only available if you fit in the right category.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of an exclusionary God, a God who's love has conditions, a God who's grace is only available if you fit in the right category.

]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/595548 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/599138 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is only seen as male, a God associated with authority, a God only seen as Father, a God only seen as King; This image has consequences.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is only seen as male, a God associated with authority, a God only seen as Father, a God only seen as King; This image has consequences.

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/599138 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/603410 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is seen as always being mad, watching from afar, waiting for us to mess up, ready to bring judgement upon us. But Jesus shows us something different.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is seen as always being mad, watching from afar, waiting for us to mess up, ready to bring judgement upon us. But Jesus shows us something different.

]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/603410 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/612148 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is keeping score, who rewards the faithful and withholds from the rest, a cosmic vending machine, a Transactional God.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is keeping score, who rewards the faithful and withholds from the rest, a cosmic vending machine, a Transactional God.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/612148 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/612168 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is afraid of science. A God whom asks you to turn your brain off, who says you must believe that the bible is 100% factually true, that you must choose between Faith or Science.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is afraid of science. A God whom asks you to turn your brain off, who says you must believe that the bible is 100% factually true, that you must choose between Faith or Science.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/612168 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/615911 In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is allows Evil and Suffering. A God whom lets bad things happen, who controls everything but allows devastation, a God who chooses who to receives help and blessings.

]]> In our "The God I Don't Believe In" sermon series, we will attempt name some of the most common ways God has been misrepresented-not to attack faith, but to make space for it. Each week we'll ask the same question: Is this who God actually is, or is this a distorted image we've inherited? Today we focus on the image of a God who is allows Evil and Suffering. A God whom lets bad things happen, who controls everything but allows devastation, a God who chooses who to receives help and blessings.

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/615911 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/621744 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the surprise of Good News. Jesus' miracles are not only for the moments of life that are serious, sacred, or solemn. They are also for the moments of joy and revelry. They overflow with abundance, just like God's grace and mercy and joy.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the surprise of Good News. Jesus' miracles are not only for the moments of life that are serious, sacred, or solemn. They are also for the moments of joy and revelry. They overflow with abundance, just like God's grace and mercy and joy.

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/621744 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/626176 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the love we have for God and for our neighbors. Jesus called these two commandments the greatest, and he presented them and bound together. To love God is to love the people God loves, and God loves everyone-especially those that the world has decided aren't worth the trouble.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the love we have for God and for our neighbors. Jesus called these two commandments the greatest, and he presented them and bound together. To love God is to love the people God loves, and God loves everyone-especially those that the world has decided aren't worth the trouble.

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/626176 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/630166 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the compassion and community. Jesus sought to teach us that what feels insurmountable alone can be easily done with help. That if we look around ourselves and ask "What do I have?", be it time, resources, skills, energy, whatever it may be, that it is enough. Enough to help, enough to start, enough to share.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the compassion and community. Jesus sought to teach us that what feels insurmountable alone can be easily done with help. That if we look around ourselves and ask "What do I have?", be it time, resources, skills, energy, whatever it may be, that it is enough. Enough to help, enough to start, enough to share.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/630166 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/633964 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the protection of the vulnerable. Jesus sought to teach us to keep safe those who are without power in our world, those like children, orphans, widows, immigrants, and homeless. However, Jesus does not just tell us to care for these people, but to instead BE like these people; Humble, Curious, Vulnerable, and Loving.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on the protection of the vulnerable. Jesus sought to teach us to keep safe those who are without power in our world, those like children, orphans, widows, immigrants, and homeless. However, Jesus does not just tell us to care for these people, but to instead BE like these people; Humble, Curious, Vulnerable, and Loving.

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/633964 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/637566 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on Justice and Mercy. God's justice is not about balancing the scales, it is a deeper justice that restores the person to wholeness. It is not about following the letter of the law, rather following the intent. We look at the story of the "adulteress" and see mercy on full display, we see how it is not our purpose to condemn, but to forgive.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on Justice and Mercy. God's justice is not about balancing the scales, it is a deeper justice that restores the person to wholeness. It is not about following the letter of the law, rather following the intent. We look at the story of the "adulteress" and see mercy on full display, we see how it is not our purpose to condemn, but to forgive.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/637566 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/641574 In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on Jesus calling us to participate. We see in the story of Jesus' arrival on the donkey, that the people felt they needed to act, not just speak. Jesus shifted from teaching through words to teaching through actions by embodying the Good News and He invites us to do the same.

]]> In our "Tell Me Something Good" sermon series, we're gonna do just that. In the modern day we are surrounded by a constant stream of bad news. The headlines pull us towards anxiety, social media amplifies outrage, and the loudest voices highlight what is broken. But the Gospel, the actual "Good News" is not a message of scarcity or despair; it is of liberation, mercy, grace, joy, and so much more. Today we focus on Jesus calling us to participate. We see in the story of Jesus' arrival on the donkey, that the people felt they needed to act, not just speak. Jesus shifted from teaching through words to teaching through actions by embodying the Good News and He invites us to do the same.

]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/641574 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/645727 This Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ we also celebrate the good news of the world around us. It's easy to get bogged down by the relentless information we can access with the touch of a finger. Because of this we are desperately, deeply hungry for real Good News. The Good News is that Good News is alive in the world right now. Some of the Good News is newsworthy and we all see it on our phones and on
TV. Some of it is in places so small, it just for our eyes. While Easter may be over, the story of Jesus is not, and neither is your story.

]]> This Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ we also celebrate the good news of the world around us. It's easy to get bogged down by the relentless information we can access with the touch of a finger. Because of this we are desperately, deeply hungry for real Good News. The Good News is that Good News is alive in the world right now. Some of the Good News is newsworthy and we all see it on our phones and on
TV. Some of it is in places so small, it just for our eyes. While Easter may be over, the story of Jesus is not, and neither is your story.

]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/645727 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/649721 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on what William Barclay calls "the sunset road that turns to dawn". In contrast to the exuberant joy in the moments right after the women found out about Jesus' resurrection, we look at the solemn grief of the disciples Cleopas and his companion. We see two men lost and hopeless, but Jesus doesn't give them the answers to their grief. He instead opens their eyes to the future.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on what William Barclay calls "the sunset road that turns to dawn". In contrast to the exuberant joy in the moments right after the women found out about Jesus' resurrection, we look at the solemn grief of the disciples Cleopas and his companion. We see two men lost and hopeless, but Jesus doesn't give them the answers to their grief. He instead opens their eyes to the future.

]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/649721 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/653616 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after hitting rock bottom. We see how Jesus' does want our failures to be the end of our story. We see how He offered Peter the chance to make up for his mistakes, and that in His grace we are offered forgiveness and salvation. We may stumble and fall, falling below what we believed to be our rock bottom, but it is possible to climb back up.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after hitting rock bottom. We see how Jesus' does want our failures to be the end of our story. We see how He offered Peter the chance to make up for his mistakes, and that in His grace we are offered forgiveness and salvation. We may stumble and fall, falling below what we believed to be our rock bottom, but it is possible to climb back up.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/653616 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/657086 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after division. Broken relationships are a part of all our lives. Some are lost to distance, some to death, some to poor timing, but some are lost to a disagreement or a falling out or a difference in opinion. It can feel like the loss of those relationships costs more than we'd like to admit. It not just us, however, that have borne the cost of those divisions. The church itself has splintered many times for the same reasons. However, the Bible gives us advice on how to faithfully experience life after division.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after division. Broken relationships are a part of all our lives. Some are lost to distance, some to death, some to poor timing, but some are lost to a disagreement or a falling out or a difference in opinion. It can feel like the loss of those relationships costs more than we'd like to admit. It not just us, however, that have borne the cost of those divisions. The church itself has splintered many times for the same reasons. However, the Bible gives us advice on how to faithfully experience life after division.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/657086 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/660790 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after saying yes. We highlight the story of Saul or later known as St. Paul. We see how the lord gave him the option to say yes to the light of God, and when he did his life was forever changed. We see even today that for many people life can be defined by the life before we said yes to Jesus and the life after. In fact 22 of our own confirmation students will be saying yes to Jesus right after this sermon. In God every day is a yes day!

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after saying yes. We highlight the story of Saul or later known as St. Paul. We see how the lord gave him the option to say yes to the light of God, and when he did his life was forever changed. We see even today that for many people life can be defined by the life before we said yes to Jesus and the life after. In fact 22 of our own confirmation students will be saying yes to Jesus right after this sermon. In God every day is a yes day!

]]> Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/660790 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/665042 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after motherly love. Steve, Carrie, & Julie are joining us today to tell us stories of the motherly love they received in their lives. On this Mother's Day, think of the ones who gave you motherly love in your life, reminisce in old stories, and celebrate them for what they mean to you.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after motherly love. Steve, Carrie, & Julie are joining us today to tell us stories of the motherly love they received in their lives. On this Mother's Day, think of the ones who gave you motherly love in your life, reminisce in old stories, and celebrate them for what they mean to you.

]]> Sun, 10 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/665042 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/671427 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after the leap. In celebrating the graduation of our youth from High School and College today, we are highlighting the leap that they will make as they progress towards their future. Our teens and young adults are, in a way, like Abram and how he leapt into God's promise of a better future. Abram didn't have a map, or a step-by-step plan, or even the time to really think about it, he just knew he had to go. The story of Abram shows us that we need to have the courage to take the leap, and to have faith that God will help guide us to wherever that leap lands us.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after the leap. In celebrating the graduation of our youth from High School and College today, we are highlighting the leap that they will make as they progress towards their future. Our teens and young adults are, in a way, like Abram and how he leapt into God's promise of a better future. Abram didn't have a map, or a step-by-step plan, or even the time to really think about it, he just knew he had to go. The story of Abram shows us that we need to have the courage to take the leap, and to have faith that God will help guide us to wherever that leap lands us.

]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/671427 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/675055 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after the diagnosis. We highlight the story of Jairus and the bleeding woman. Illness becomes the great equalizer, it matters not that Jairus is a respected community leader, he can't just influence or pay away the disease. The bleeding woman is so far shammed from society that none would dare look at her. Jesus, though, heals both of them, not prioritizing the one with more power, but instead healing whomever was in front of him. Jesus says to "Stop letting fear have the final word", and in essence askes us to have faith in the presence of fear. Maybe this week, if you have the capacity, be like Jesus and look around at those near you who might be hiding invisible diagnoses and offer a helping hand. We might not be able to cure what is wrong, but we can help to heal the pain that is there.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after the diagnosis. We highlight the story of Jairus and the bleeding woman. Illness becomes the great equalizer, it matters not that Jairus is a respected community leader, he can't just influence or pay away the disease. The bleeding woman is so far shammed from society that none would dare look at her. Jesus, though, heals both of them, not prioritizing the one with more power, but instead healing whomever was in front of him. Jesus says to "Stop letting fear have the final word", and in essence askes us to have faith in the presence of fear. Maybe this week, if you have the capacity, be like Jesus and look around at those near you who might be hiding invisible diagnoses and offer a helping hand. We might not be able to cure what is wrong, but we can help to heal the pain that is there.

]]> Sun, 24 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/675055 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/678846 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after love. Love comes in seasons: the beginning, the deepening or shifting, and the ending. It's not uncommon to ask " What do I do now?" when you encounter each season of love. Qohelet, the writer of Ecclesiastes, writes that each season is composed of pairs of opposites, such as a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing. These pairs encompass the whole suite of human experiences, and that each experience, from the time to weep to the time to laugh, be given a moment to be felt.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after love. Love comes in seasons: the beginning, the deepening or shifting, and the ending. It's not uncommon to ask " What do I do now?" when you encounter each season of love. Qohelet, the writer of Ecclesiastes, writes that each season is composed of pairs of opposites, such as a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing. These pairs encompass the whole suite of human experiences, and that each experience, from the time to weep to the time to laugh, be given a moment to be felt.

]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/678846 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/683817 In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after naming your truth. What will your life be like after you say your truth out loud? Will people accept you? Reject you? Just awkwardly stare? What will happen if people really know you? What will happen if God does? These are real, authentic fears. And it's okay to have them. But Jesus wants you to know that He will meet you on the other side of your truth. He does so to the Samaritan woman He meets at the well, and He will do so for you as well.

]]> In the "Life After" sermon series, we're going to journey through what the resurrection actually looks like when it meets us where we are. It's not about quick healing or tidy restorations, it's about what happens in the long middle. It's about the slow, confusing way new life has a way of finding us, even after we've stop looking for it. Today we focus on life after naming your truth. What will your life be like after you say your truth out loud? Will people accept you? Reject you? Just awkwardly stare? What will happen if people really know you? What will happen if God does? These are real, authentic fears. And it's okay to have them. But Jesus wants you to know that He will meet you on the other side of your truth. He does so to the Samaritan woman He meets at the well, and He will do so for you as well.

]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/683817 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/692597 In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at Epaphras, a man mentioned only 3 times in the scriptures, a faithful servant and follower of Jesus Christ, one who wrestled in prayer, who was alongside Paul as a prisoner of Jesus Christ, who never stopped praying. These three sentences can open your eyes to what it can meant to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

]]> In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at Epaphras, a man mentioned only 3 times in the scriptures, a faithful servant and follower of Jesus Christ, one who wrestled in prayer, who was alongside Paul as a prisoner of Jesus Christ, who never stopped praying. These three sentences can open your eyes to what it can meant to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/692597 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/696824 In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Four Friends. These Four unnamed men sought Jesus' help not for themselves, but for their paralyzed friend. As they arrived to meet him, they found themselves stuck behind the crowd. Rather than give up, they found another way, and their love friend and faith in Jesus was so strong that he forgave the mans sins and healed him. They did the silent, disappearing, carrying work of caring for another who cannot care for themselves.

]]> In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Four Friends. These Four unnamed men sought Jesus' help not for themselves, but for their paralyzed friend. As they arrived to meet him, they found themselves stuck behind the crowd. Rather than give up, they found another way, and their love friend and faith in Jesus was so strong that he forgave the mans sins and healed him. They did the silent, disappearing, carrying work of caring for another who cannot care for themselves.

]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/696824 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/700765 In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Missing Guests. Jesus is at a dinner party and is speaking to the Pharisee who invited him. He knows the Pharisee invited only the people with standing to his dinner party - family, friends, people with means, because he knows they could invite him to parties of the same kind and repay him. He speaks to the idea that you should invite those without standing - the poor, the blind, the disabled, because they cannot repay you, and instead you will be repaid in heaven.

]]> In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Missing Guests. Jesus is at a dinner party and is speaking to the Pharisee who invited him. He knows the Pharisee invited only the people with standing to his dinner party - family, friends, people with means, because he knows they could invite him to parties of the same kind and repay him. He speaks to the idea that you should invite those without standing - the poor, the blind, the disabled, because they cannot repay you, and instead you will be repaid in heaven.

]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/700765 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/704809 In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Nine Who Didn't Come Back. Jesus healed Ten men, but only One returned to thank Jesus and to praise God. However the Nine men are not the villains of this story. They had enough faith in Jesus to obey His commands. But the Nine men had too much momentum, they wanted to greet their families, return home, go to synagogue, reclaim all they had lost. But because they kept getting stuck on the next thing, they never took the time to be grateful for what they had received. It's easy to do that in the modern day as well, the 100th paycheck doesn't feel as satisfying as the 1st, the first night the baby gets good sleep is forgotten after a few years. It's important to take the time to remember, to take the time to express gratitude for acts long past, to be one with your relationship with God.

]]> In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at The Nine Who Didn't Come Back. Jesus healed Ten men, but only One returned to thank Jesus and to praise God. However the Nine men are not the villains of this story. They had enough faith in Jesus to obey His commands. But the Nine men had too much momentum, they wanted to greet their families, return home, go to synagogue, reclaim all they had lost. But because they kept getting stuck on the next thing, they never took the time to be grateful for what they had received. It's easy to do that in the modern day as well, the 100th paycheck doesn't feel as satisfying as the 1st, the first night the baby gets good sleep is forgotten after a few years. It's important to take the time to remember, to take the time to express gratitude for acts long past, to be one with your relationship with God.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/704809 false https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/709018 In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at Malchus. Malchus is man who gets one sentence in the bible. He is attacked by Peter, if by accident, is healed by Jesus, and is never heard from again. Compared to the others that we have looked at in this sermon series, Malchus stands as a anomaly. Epaphras, The Friends, The Leapers; They all had agency, they had the choice to have faith in Jesus. Malchus doesn't choose anything, he does not choose to be there, he doesn't express faith in Jesus, he doesn't ask to be healed. He just exists. Jesus still sees him, sees the people who don't get the choice to reach out. If Jesus can choose to reach out and heal the servant of the very men who want to kill him, he can reach out to you as well.

]]> In the "Seen - Noticing the People We Overlook" sermon series, we will be looking at the people who we don't tend to notice in the Bible. Tucked around the edges of the big stories are dozens of people other than the big names, like Moses, David, Mary, or Paul - People who get one sentence or a brief mention. Some are named, others are nameless, but when we slow down and look at them, something remarkable happens. We find that these overlooked figures often reveal something essential about God, about Faith, or even about what it means to follow Jesus. Today we look at Malchus. Malchus is man who gets one sentence in the bible. He is attacked by Peter, if by accident, is healed by Jesus, and is never heard from again. Compared to the others that we have looked at in this sermon series, Malchus stands as a anomaly. Epaphras, The Friends, The Leapers; They all had agency, they had the choice to have faith in Jesus. Malchus doesn't choose anything, he does not choose to be there, he doesn't express faith in Jesus, he doesn't ask to be healed. He just exists. Jesus still sees him, sees the people who don't get the choice to reach out. If Jesus can choose to reach out and heal the servant of the very men who want to kill him, he can reach out to you as well.

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://indianrun.churchcenter.com/episodes/709018 false