Indianola First Sermon Of The Week

In this week’s message, Pastor Barry continues the Vision Rooted in Promise series with a focus on God’s vision for our families. Drawing from Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 15:4-6, and other key passages, he unpacks how God’s promises to Abraham serve as a foundation for building families grounded in faith, purpose, and blessing. Through Abraham’s journey of obedience and trust, we see how God’s plan fo...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry continues the Vision Rooted in Promise series, focusing on the local church as a vital part of God’s plan. Drawing from Genesis 12:1-3, Acts 1:8, and John 15:13, he challenges us to embrace the calling God has placed within each of us to serve our community with purpose and passion. Through Abraham’s obedience and the power of the Holy Spirit, we are reminded t...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry shares an inspiring sermon titled Vision Rooted in Promise. Drawing from powerful scriptures like Genesis 12:1-4, Hebrews 11:8-10, and Galatians 3:7-9, we are reminded of the faith journey of Abraham and the profound promises of God fulfilled through him. From the call to step out in faith to the blessings of being heirs of God’s covenant, Pastor Barry encourag...

In this week's message, Pastor Brandon delivers an impactful sermon titled The Man in the Mirror. Drawing from powerful scriptures like Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, and Romans 6:12-14, we are reminded of the transformative journey of walking in the Spirit and reflecting Christ in our daily lives. From the struggles between the flesh and the Spirit to the call to be vessels of honor, Pastor...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry concludes our series, Sensing Christmas, with a meaningful sermon titled The Taste of Christmas. Drawing from passages such as Psalm 34:8, John 6:35, and Revelation 19:9, we are invited to experience the goodness of God in a tangible and personal way. From tasting the bread of life to the promise of the wedding supper of the Lamb, Pastor Barry reminds us of the...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry continues our series, Sensing Christmas, with an inspiring sermon titled The Sounds of Christmas. Following the celebration of our children's program, we turn to Luke 2:8-14 to reflect on the heavenly sounds that announced the birth of Jesus. From the angelic proclamation to the shepherds to the glorious praise of the heavenly host, we are reminded of the power...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry continues our series, Sensing Christmas , with a powerful sermon titled The Touch of Christmas . Reflecting on passages such as Matthew 1:23, Luke 2:4-7, and John 1:14, he highlights the miracle of Immanuel—God with us—becoming flesh to dwell among us. From the tender care of Mary wrapping Jesus in cloths to the profound truth that the Word became flesh, this s...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry kicks off our new series, Sensing Christmas, with a sermon titled The Sights of Christmas. Exploring passages such as John 1:1-5 and Isaiah 9:6-7, he reminds us of the profound truth that Jesus is the light shining in the darkness—a light that no darkness can overcome. From the shepherds’ awe at the angelic announcement to the Magi’s search for the star, this s...

In this week's message, Pastor Jerad shares a sermon titled Thank U. Drawing from scriptures like Ezra 3:11 and Psalms 69:29-30, he likens thankfulness to progressing through levels in school—from the elementary stage of thanking God for His deeds to the graduate level of praising Him in life’s toughest moments. This inspiring sermon encourages us to cultivate a deeper heart of thanksgiving, unloc...

In this week's message, Pastor Barry teaches from Isaiah 40:31, unpacking its powerful promises for those who trust in the Lord. Discover how faith in Jesus brings renewed strength, peace, and endurance to overcome life's challenges. Whether you're seeking encouragement or a deeper connection with God, this message will inspire and uplift you!

In part 8 of the Galatians series, Pastor Ryan Yates focuses on Galatians 6:6-10, urging believers to share what they’ve been given, especially with those who teach. He highlights Paul’s reminder that what we sow, whether to the flesh or the Spirit, will shape our outcomes—destruction or eternal life. Pastor Ryan encourages perseverance in doing good, especially for fellow believers, and emphasize...

In part 7 of our Galatians series, we explore Galatians 6:1-5, where Paul calls on us to support one another in love and humility. Pastor Barry emphasizes the importance of restoring those who have stumbled, gently and with care, while being mindful of our own vulnerabilities. We are reminded to carry each other's burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ, which is rooted in love (John 13:34-35). Paul...

In part 6 of our Galatians series, Pastor Barry dives into Galatians 5:13-26, where Paul teaches that true freedom in Christ means serving others in love, not indulging selfish desires. Pastor Barry explains how walking by the Spirit helps us avoid traits of the flesh like anger and jealousy, while allowing us to grow in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith...

In part 5 of our Galatians series, we focus on Galatians 5:1-15, where Paul emphasizes the freedom Christ gives us. Galatians 5:1 urges believers to stand firm in this freedom and not return to the slavery of legalism. However, this liberty isn't a license for selfishness, as Galatians 5:13 warns. Instead, true freedom is expressed through love and obedience to God. Supported by verses like Romans...

We had the privilege of hosting special guests from our Indianola First family, who are dedicated missionaries. They shared their heart for missions and their experience of responding to God's call. Aldo delivered a powerful message, urging us to be open and obedient to God's purpose in our lives. We trust this message encouraged you

In part 4 of our series exploring Galatians, we dive deep into Galatians 3:23-4:31, focusing on the profound concept of spiritual adoption and our true identity as children of God. We uncover the power of God's perfect timing, as highlighted in Galatians 4:4-7, where Christ redeems us from the law, allowing us to call out "Abba! Father!" Through key scriptures like Romans 8:15 and Mark 14:36, we e...

In part three of our series Exploring Galatians, Pastor Barry delves into the powerful message of Galatians 3, where the Apostle Paul contrasts the futility of human effort with the transformative power of faith in Christ. Pastor Barry emphasizes that nothing can be added to the Good News of the Gospel—Jesus has already accomplished it all. Join us as we reflect on key passages, including Galatian...

In this second sermon of our "Exploring Galatians" series, titled "Confronting Confrontation," we focus on Galatians 2:11-21, where Paul confronts Peter for his hypocrisy in Antioch. This message highlights the necessity of addressing conflict within the church while standing firm in the truth of the Gospel, even when difficult. With guidance from scriptures like Proverbs 15:1, Matthew 5:9, and Co...

In this first part of our series on Galatians, "Exploring Galatians", we dive into Paul's urgent warning about false teachings that distort the true Gospel (Galatians 1:6-9). From the Prosperity Gospel to the Hyper-Grace Gospel, we explore how these deceptive messages lead believers astray and how to stand firm in the true Good News of Jesus. With insights from 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 24, and oth...

In the message, Pastor Donny highlighted the importance of deepening our relationship with Christ by focusing on three key points. First, we were encouraged to "Forget the Crowd," as seen in Mark 5:24-34, where the woman ignored the crowd and reached for Jesus. Next, we were challenged to "Loosen Your Grip" on worldly possessions, reflecting on the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17-22. F...

In this powerful sermon from Pastor Jonathan, we explore the importance of building a strong spiritual foundation rooted in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Proverbs, Matthew 7, and other biblical passages, we are reminded that just as a house needs a solid foundation to withstand storms, our faith must be grounded in Christ to endure life's challenges. Whether you're a student, parent, or anyone seekin...

In the fourth sermon of our 'He Has Made Me Whole' series, Pastor Barry highlights the danger of drifting away from Jesus after salvation. He discusses how our spirit, even after being saved, can grow distant if we don't stay close to Him. This message reminds us of the need to renew our commitment to Christ, whether it's for the first time or as a recommitment, to experience true spiritual healin...

In the third sermon of our 'He Has Made Me Whole' series, Pastor Barry turned our attention to the profound topic of soulical healing. In this message, we explored God's desire to bring wholeness to our mind, will, and emotions, areas that often carry deep wounds and struggles. Pastor Barry shared how Scripture reveals God’s intention to heal the inner parts of our soul through His love, grace, an...

In the second sermon of our 'He Has Made Me Whole' series, Pastor Barry focused on the vital topic of physical healing. In this message, we explored God's deep care for our physical well-being and uncovered the promises of healing revealed in Scripture. Pastor Barry shared valuable insights on how faith, prayer, and the presence of God work together to bring restoration to our bodies. Whether you...

Join us for the first sermon in our new series, 'He Has Made Me Whole.' In this message, we'll explore why sickness and hurt exist in our world. Pastor Barry will explain the roots of our brokenness and why, as believers, our ultimate hope lies in eternity with God. Discover how His grace can begin the restoration process and offer true healing for every part of your life. We hope you are encourag...