Faith Church Sermons (Lafayette, IN)

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Weekly sermons from Pastor Steve Viars and other pastors of Faith Church of Lafayette Indiana

Episodes

  • Anger

    04/06/2017

    Numbers 20 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline Luke 24:27 - …beginning with Moses and with all the prophets, He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the Scriptures. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Philippians 1:6 - For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. 3 principles to help us handle our anger well I. We Often Face the Temptation to Use Our Anger in Sinful Ways 1 Corinthians 10:11 - Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for

  • Giving Thanks for God’s Loyal Love

    28/05/2017

    Psalms 118 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline Psalm 118:24 - This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - …in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Exodus 15:1-6 - Then Moses and the sons of Israel sang this song to the Lord, and said, “I will sing to the Lord, for He is highly exalted; the horse and its rider He has hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise Him; my father’s God, and I will extol Him. The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name. Pharaoh’s chariots and his a

  • Facing God’s Choice of Christ Alone

    21/05/2017

    Psalms 110 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline Davidic Pattern #1: The path toward kingship was marked by suffering. The humble servant had to suffer first before he was exalted as king. Davidic Pattern #2: When exalted as king, God brought remaining factions and enemies into subjection to God’s chosen king (cf 2 Samuel 5:9-12). Jesus Christ, Pattern #3: God’s chosen King suffered, was delivered from the grave and then was exalted “carried up into heaven” (Luke 24:44-50). Psalm 110 - The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” The Lord will stretch forth Your strong scepter

  • Learn to Handle Righteous Suffering

    14/05/2017

    Psalms 69 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline 1 Peter 4:15-16 - Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. 5 truths to apply when you suffer for doing what is right I. Explain your Hardships to the Lord (Psalm 69:1-4) A. “I feel like I am drowning” (v. 2) B. “I am in a regular state of grief” (v. 3) C. “Everywhere I turn there is more hurt” (v. 4) John 15:20, 24-25 - Remember the word that I said to you, “A slave is not greater than his

  • Contagious Praise in Christ Alone

    07/05/2017

    Psalms 40:1-17 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline Quote from C.S. Lewis, Reflections on the Psalms Pastor Brent Aucoin’s Summary: Humanity naturally praises and invites others to praise that which they value, delight, enjoy. The Messianic Psalms are OT songs written about the experiences of God’s anointed Davidic king (primarily King David) that God uses to point prophetically toward the Ultimate King—Jesus Christ. The experiences of the Davidic king in the OT are “heightened” or “escalated” or “contrasted” in the greater person and work of the final Davidic King—Christ. These Davidic experiences form theolo

  • Martin Luther - A Man of Courageous Faith

    30/04/2017

    Joshua 1:1-9 Watch Video Download Manuscript Download Handout Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline Genesis 6:14-18 - Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood…I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife, and your sons’ wives with you. Genesis 6:22 - Thus Noah did; according to all that God had commanded him, so he did. Hebrews 11:8-10 - By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; for

  • Being Contented and Confident in Christ

    23/04/2017

    Psalms 16 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline   Philippians 4:10-12 - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Opening Salvos 1. How do we know that Psalm 16 is speaking about Jesus? Acts 2:22-27 - Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus

  • Let’s Talk about Your Easter Outfit

    16/04/2017

    Galatians 3:24-29 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline I. The Possibility of Being Clothed with Christ – vv. 24-27 Galatians 1:6 - I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel… Galatians 3:1 - You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified?  Galatians 2:11-13 - But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the

  • God Uses Many People to Accomplish His Purposes

    09/04/2017

    Colossians 4:7-18 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline 10 people that God used to accomplish his purposes I. Paul: The one with a shameful past and challenging present (4:18) Colossians 4:18 - I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you. Philippians 3:4-7 - …although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. But w

  • The Preeminence of Christ in the Way We Speak

    02/04/2017

    Colossians 4:2-6 Watch Video Download Handout Download Manuscript Listen to MP3 → Click to view the Sermon Outline 1 John 1:3-4 - …what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. 1 Peter 5:7 - …casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Psalm 119:57-64 - The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your favor with all my heart; Be gracious to me according to Your word. I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies. I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments. The cor

  • Faithfulness to Christ at Home and Work

    26/03/2017

    Colossians 3:18-4:1 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline 3 keys to living out your roles in everyday life I. Committing to work for the glory of God in all aspects of life A. In your deeds Colossians 3:17 - Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. B. In your heart Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. C. Always giving thanks Colossians 3:17 - Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to Go

  • Growth in Christ Alone

    19/03/2017

    Colossians 3:5-17 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Manuscript Download Handout → Click to view the Sermon Outline Ephesians 4:22-24 - …that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. #1. You must love and appreciate what Christ has done for you Colossians 3:5 - Therefore … #2. You must hate the corrupting and destructive influences of sin and idolatry Colossians 3:5 - Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, pa

  • Wycliffe & Hus - The Importance of Courageous Ministry Pioneers

    12/03/2017

    Numbers 13:-14 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline 1 Corinthians 10:11 - Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Numbers 13:2 - …the land of Canaan, which I am going to give to the sons of Israel… 3 characteristics of people God uses to lead the accomplishment of His plan I. Passionate Commitment to the Word of God A. In the twelve spies Deuteronomy 1:23-33 - The thing pleased me and I took twelve of your men, one man for each tribe. They turned and went up into the hill country, and came to the valley of Eshcol and spied it out. Then they took some of the fr

  • Practicing What You Believe

    05/03/2017

    Colossians 3:1-4 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Manuscript Download Handout → Click to view the Sermon Outline Psalm 10:4 - The wicked, in the haughtiness of his countenance, does not seek Him. All his thoughts are, “There is no God.” 1 John 2:15-17 - Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. 3 realities to help you live out your faith I. Your Present Position Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by gra

  • Fulfilled in Christ Alone

    26/02/2017

    Colossians 2:8-23 Watch Video Listen to MP3 Download Handout Download Manuscript → Click to view the Sermon Outline Colossians 1:9-10 - For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…  3 ways that we can be fulfilled in Christ Alone I.  Beware that you do not accept false teaching of any kind (v. 8) Colossians 1:8 - …and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit. A. The origin of false teaching will