First Christian Church of Brazil Indiana Sermons

Join Senior Minister Chris Gregg in the powerful kickoff to our series Living Hope: a Study of 1 Peter at First Christian Church in Brazil, Indiana. In this sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-12, explore how Peter's message to scattered believers offers unshakable living hope grounded in Christ's resurrection, even amid trials and exile. Discover your identity as God's chosen, sanctified by the Spi...

Join Dan Stribling in this powerful Christian sermon on spiritual discernment in a noisy world, drawn from 1 John 4:1-6. In "The Voices Whispering Lies," Dan explores how to test spirits, spot false prophets, and overcome the spirit of the Antichrist amid daily media chaos, social feeds, and misleading voices. Perfect for believers seeking biblical guidance on faith, truth, and error in...

Discover the hidden power of the Kinsman Redeemer (Go'el) in this eye-opening Ruth Bible study. From famine's despair to Jesus' ultimate redemption, join Jon Rhoades as he unpacks how Boaz's bold act in Ruth restores a shattered legacy—and points straight to Christ. Perfect for anyone craving deeper biblical literacy on themes like loyalty, providence, and grace. In Episode 9 of Bi...

Ever felt church worship more like a solo performance than a family build-up? In this unfiltered 1 Corinthians 14 sermon, Pastor Chris Gregg dives into Paul's radical blueprint for Spirit-led gatherings—where spiritual gifts like tongues and prophecy aren't for show, but for edifying the body of Christ. Discover why prophecy trumps self-focused expression, how order combats chaos, and if m...

In this eye-opening episode of FCC Talk from First Christian Church, hosts John Rose and CJ Mustin dive deep into four pervasive myths about mental health that many Christians believe – and why they're not supported by Scripture. Drawing from biblical truths like Psalm 34:18 and John 11:35, they address misconceptions such as "God doesn't care about my feelings," "I just nee...

In this powerful episode of the Worship Uncoiled podcast, youth pastor CJ Muston delivers an inspiring sermon on building unshakable faith amid life's storms, drawn from Matthew 7. Discover how to clear out false beliefs, question "Did Jesus really say that?", and prepare for inevitable challenges like anxiety, loss, and mental health struggles. Whether you're facing personal tem...

Join Jon Rhoades on the Biblically Literate Podcast as he dissects the recent failed rapture prediction by Brother Joshua for September 23-24, 2025. In this eye-opening episode, we explore why date-setting for end times events contradicts Scripture and what Christians can learn to stay grounded in faith. Drawing from key Bible verses like Matthew 24:36, Acts 1:7, and 1 Thessalonians 5, Jon shares...

What if you aced spiritual gifts but missed love—the one thing that matters most? Dive into 1 Corinthians 13 with Pastor Chris Gregg in this #UnfilteredChurch sermon from FCC Sermons. Discover why eloquence, faith, and sacrifice mean nothing without Christ's enduring love. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper church community and biblical maturity. In "Love Unfiltered," Chris unpacks Pa...

Dive into 5 common misconceptions about the American church that could be derailing your faith journey. In this Biblically Literate podcast episode, hosts Jon and Shaylee unpack why the church isn't just a metaphor, a feel-good service, or a casual meetup—it's a living, covenantal body rooted in Scripture. Discover Bible truths on church community, leadership, and mission to strengthen you...

Join CJ Muston from First Christian Church in this inspiring youth sermon from the "Worship Uncoiled" series. Aimed at teenagers entering middle school, high school, and college, this Sunday evening message explores building a firm faith foundation based on Jesus' teachings in Matthew 7:24-27. Learn why your faith must become your own—not just what parents or influencers say—and how...

What if "turn the other cheek" from Matthew 5:39 isn't about enduring abuse—it's a bold strategy to dismantle evil? In this Biblically Literate Episode 7, Jon Rhoades unpacks Jesus' radical teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, revealing nonviolent resistance that echoes MLK and applies directly to Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination in Utah. Discover how Christians can re...

Join Pastor Chris Gregg from First Christian Church in this powerful Sunday morning sermon on 1 Corinthians 12, exploring spiritual gifts, church unity, and the body of Christ. Drawing from a vivid fire alarm analogy, Chris explains how the Holy Spirit empowers believers with divine abilities—like wisdom, healing, prophecy, and discernment—to serve others and advance God's kingdom. Discover wh...

In this episode of FCC Talk, hosts Jon Rhoades and Dan Stribling from First Christian Church explore how God can transform tragedy into triumph, using the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk as a poignant example. Amid national unrest, they discuss the Christian response—condemning violence while emphasizing love, outreach, and welcoming newcomers to church. Drawing from Scripture like Romans 8:2...

Dive into Biblically Literate Episode 6: Understanding the Background of the New Testament with Jon Rhoades from First Christian Church! Explore the rich historical context that shaped the New Testament, from the Persian period to Roman rule. Learn how the intertestamental period, Greek influence, Maccabean Revolt, and Jewish sects like the Pharisees and Sadducees set the stage for Jesus’ ministry...

Join CJ Muston in this powerful kickoff to the "Building Your Faith" series at Worship Uncoiled, delivered on September 14, 2025. Drawing from Matthew 7:24-27, CJ unpacks the parable of the wise builder who constructs a house on bedrock versus the fool on sand, urging us to create a strong, resilient, useful faith that lasts through life's storms. Through personal stories of building...

Join Pastor Chris Gregg as he dives deep into 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 in this eye-opening sermon titled "The Table of Grace." Discover how every table tells a story—from Thanksgiving tables of family history to wedding tables of joy and covenant, and even tables of division where some are left out. In Corinth, the Lord's Table was supposed to proclaim Jesus' sacrifice, grace, and...

Join Jon Rhoades, Children and Family Minister at First Christian Church, and co-host CJ Mustin in this eye-opening episode of FCC Talk, posted on September 12, 2025! Dive deep into spiritual growth as they reveal 3 powerful, scripture-based ways to transform your faith: deepening your knowledge of God through Bible study (2 Peter 3:18), cultivating obedience and love (John 14:15), and engaging in...

Dive deep into the Bible's most profound question: Why did Jesus have to die? In this eye-opening episode of Biblically Literate, hosted by Jon Rhoades, Children and Family Minister at First Christian Church in Brazil, Indiana, we unpack God's word in its original context from Genesis to the Gospels. Explore the foundational story in Genesis 1-3: God's good creation, the Garden of Eden...

Dive into this powerful sermon by Jon Rhoades on 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 from the New American Standard Bible (NASB), where Paul urges believers to be imitators of him as he imitates Christ. Explore the complex, controversial topics like head coverings for women while praying or prophesying, the meaning of 'head' (kephalē) as source, leader, or supremacy, and the hierarchy: Christ as head of...

Referenced article: https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/5-uncomfortable-issues-church-needs-start-talking-about/ Join Jon Rhoades and Dan Stribling on FCC Talk as they dive deep into uncomfortable subjects every church Christian needs to talk about more—addiction, sexuality, sincere doubt, mental illness, and loneliness. From AA meetings and therapy sessions avoiding church gossip on alcoholism and...

Dive deep into Matthew 7:13-14 with Jon Rhoades on Biblically Literate Episode 4! Discover what Jesus really meant by "Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." As the Children and Family Minister at First C...

Discover the powerful message in CJ Muston's sermon on 1 Corinthians 10: Put God First. Dive into two key themes - we should not put anything in our lives above or in between us and God, and we should not be the reason someone else steps further away from God. Drawing from Paul's warnings against worshiping false gods, learn why we must run away from anything that comes between us and God....

Join Jon Rhoades and Shaylee Stantz on this eye-opening episode of FCC Talk as they dive into game-changing insights from the American Bible Society's State of the Bible series! Discover why church engagement and growing spiritually dramatically improves your life, with 62% of highly church-engaged individuals experiencing the highest levels of human flourishing and only 8% facing low flourish...

Discover the life-changing power of Isaiah 40:31 in this episode of the Biblically Literate Podcast with Jon Rhoades, Children and Family Minister at First Christian Church, Brazil, Indiana! Dive deep into the true meaning of "waiting on the Lord" and uncover why hopeful expectation (Hebrew: qavah) is key to renewing your strength. Learn how this verse, set in the context of Israel’s exi...

Are you wrestling with your purpose in life? Wondering, "Why am I here? What's my calling?" In this powerful Sunday morning sermon from #UnfilteredChurch, Pastor Chris Gregg dives deep into 1 Corinthians 9, unpacking how the Apostle Paul ran with gospel-driven purpose in every step. Drawing from Paul's defense of his apostleship—"Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord?"—Chris shows ho...