Noblesville First Sermons

Because “I’m sorry” may be two of the shortest words in the English language, but they can also be two of the hardest to say. Saying sorry requires us to admit that we didn’t get it right. That our words landed harder than we intended. That our actions affected somebody besides ourselves. And sometimes we would much rather explain, defend, justify—or point out what they did first! ...

This journey of life is rarely a straight path. There are unexpected detours, difficult assignments, changing friendships, moments of triumph, and moments when we wonder if we'll ever find our footing again. This series, we'll begin with Candy Land. It may sound like a lighthearted game, but when we view it through the story of Ruth and Naomi, we discover a powerful reminder that even when life takes unexpected turns, God never aba...

Water echoes the faith experiences of countless people in the Bible, but if we listen carefully, it also echoes our own. It reminds us that God is always moving, always renewing, always leading us somewhere deeper. We conclude our Take Me to the Water series by standing with Jesus at the Jordan River as he is baptized. Together we'll discover why the sinless Son of God entered those waters and what his baptism reveals about our own...

Peter often gets remembered for sinking. But before he sank, he did something that no one else in the boat was willing to do. He stepped out. The familiar boat represented safety, certainty, and comfort. The water represented uncertainty. It was risky. It was unfamiliar. And yet, when Jesus called, Peter discovered that faith isn't about having all the answers. Starting something new can feel a little like stepping out of the ...

Life places all kinds of barriers in our path. Some are obvious—a difficult diagnosis, a broken relationship, financial uncertainty, or grief that feels overwhelming. Others are quieter: fear, doubt, disappointment, or simply wondering what comes next. We often pray for God to remove every obstacle. But throughout Scripture, God doesn't always eliminate the barriers. Instead, God faithfully leads us through them. For our hope...

When we are truly thirsty, nothing satisfies quite like water. It refreshes, restores, and gives us life. Perhaps that's why God so often uses water to teach us the deeper truths of our faith throughout scripture. God parts the waters of the Red Sea to create a way forward for a people who felt trapped. Water gushes from a rock to sustain the Israelites in the wilderness. Jesus meets a weary woman beside a well and offers her livin...

This week, we celebrate the gift of Christian community and the calling to care for one another. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to be a family of faith that shows up with compassion, shares one another's burdens, celebrates one another's joys, and reflects God's love through acts of kindness and service. Together, we'll explore how caring for one another strengthens our faith, builds deeper relationships, and becomes a power...

Scripture reminds us that we are one body with many parts, each uniquely gifted for God's purposes. The beauty of the Church has never been found in our sameness but in our shared mission. When people with different stories come together around Jesus, God's kingdom becomes visible. We must think about Jesus' ministry and how He continually drew in people who had been labeled, limited or pushed to the margins. The Church was never m...

We were never meant to do life alone. In a world that often celebrates independence, faith reminds us of the incredible strength found in community. When someone walks beside us, encourages us, prays for us, serves us, and reminds us that we are loved, we discover courage and hope we never knew we had. As we continue our Sealed with Hope series, we'll explore the many ways our church serves and supports others—and how acts of...

Music has a unique way of shaping faith and carrying us through life’s most meaningful moments. Certain songs become woven into our spiritual journeys, giving voice to prayers when words are hard to find, offering comfort in difficult seasons, and reminding us of God’s presence when life feels uncertain. This is why Paul’s words in Colossians continue to resonate with the church today. He encourages believers to t...

In this sermon, we will meet a man named Jabez, who prays that kind of prayer. And we’ll be reminded that God hears all of our prayers. Even the ones that aren’t proofread or polished. The ones prayed through tears, fear, frustration, and trembling faith. Because thanks be to God, perfection has never been a requirement for prayer. Just a willingness to open our hearts before God. Lord, hear our prayers. Hear us when o...

A Prayer for Pentecost

Spirit of the Living God, we’ve carried much too long,  Holding burdens in trembling hands though we were made for song. We’ve worn exhaustion like armor, built walls around what’s inside, Yet deep within these weary souls, Your Spirit longs to rise.

Give us the courage to surrender, to open clenched hands wide, To trust Your Spirit’s leading...

Prayer plays an important role in our lives, and it applies to everyone. Because the truth is, we all need it. Think about what you and those around you have gone through: trauma, illness, disappointment, addiction, betrayal, fear, grief—we can fill in the blank with whatever life has thrown our way. Prayer is our lifeline. It equips us to persevere through our deepest sorrows and to receive our greatest joys.   Fo...

Scripture tells us that all creation praises the Lord. Worship isn't confined to a building or a schedule. It is happening all around us. The zebras, the birds, the wind—they all participate in a kind of worship that is natural, constant, and unforced. And so are we invited to join. As we come to the close of our All Creatures Great and Small series, we reflect on this beautiful truth: worship is bigger than us. It ...

Water is necessary for life on Earth, so it’s no surprise Scripture is filled with momentous encounters and sacred imagery centered around it. Wells become places of unexpected meeting, rivers become places of cleansing, and “living water” becomes a promise of renewal. Isaiah speaks of God pouring water on thirsty land and pouring the Spirit upon the people reminding us that creation itself is a vessel of God&rsqu...