Todd’s hot take on 2 Thessalonians 2

July 8, 2025

Has the man of lawlessness already been revealed? Pastor Todd unpacks his interpretive framework for 2 Thessalonians 2 and explains why he...

What’s the weakest link in the sexual immoral revolution?

July 1, 2025

Pastor Todd explains why the culture of consent doesn’t hold up and how that collapse can open the door to deeper, gospel-centered...

How can I stay faithful without starting a fight?

June 24, 2025

How do you stand firm in your beliefs without provoking others to anger? Pastor Todd explains how deep confidence in God’s design...

Will true believers always endure?

June 17, 2025

Pastor Todd explains the doctrine of perseverance, how it relates to backsliding, apostasy, and assurance—and why it’s all anchored in...

Are we still supposed to greet each other with a holy kiss?

June 10, 2025

NextGen Director Adam Bailey explores how to faithfully apply culturally specific verses and offers biblical tools for interpreting tricky...

What does it take to build up the church?

June 3, 2025

Pastor Travis shows how Romans 15 echoes 1 Thessalonians 5 and calls every believer to active, Spirit-filled participation in the body of...

Are elders the best form of church governance?

May 27, 2025

Pastor Todd explains why he believes eldership is the most faithful, effective, and relational form of church governance.

Why do you think the coming of Christ is one final event?

May 20, 2025

Pastor Todd answers a question about the coming of Christ and shares a story from his personal life.

Do Christians who die become angels?

May 13, 2025

Pastor Todd answers three questions that come from the end of 1 Thessalonians 4.

Aren’t we supposed to care about others first?

May 6, 2025

Does 1 Thessalonians 4 contradict Philippians 2 when it tells us to “mind our own business”? Pastor Todd explains why both instructions...

“Control your body” or “acquire a wife”?

April 29, 2025

Pastor Todd looks deeper at how a section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 has been translated at times and what it means.

What are good resources for passion week and beyond?

April 22, 2025

Pastor Todd gives three good reads for exploring more around the most important week in human history.

Does the Bible use the phrase “triumphal entry”?

April 15, 2025

Pastor Todd looks at the textual accuracy of the concept of “triumphal entry” and takes two questions from his weekend message.

Can we hurry up Christ’s coming?

April 8, 2025

Pastor Todd dives into 2 Peter 3:12 to understand the idea of “hastening” the return of Christ.

How many “wills” does God have?

April 1, 2025

Pastor Todd dives into what is the “will of God” means and is there more than one of them?

Is a blameless heart the same as a clear conscience?

March 25, 2025

How do you know what to do when a situation moves from simply a misunderstanding to a genuine disagreement?

Does Matthew 13 indicate 4 responses to the Word?

March 11, 2025

Pastor Todd looks at Matthew 13 to see how it lines up with 1 Thessalonians 2.

Is God’s calling past or present?

March 4, 2025

Pastor Todd goes deeper into one phrase in 2 Thessalonians 2 and the idea of God’s calling.

Does Acts 17:11 contradict 1 Thessalonians 1?

February 25, 2025

Pastor Todd answers a question in regards to how the story in Acts 17 fits with what we have studied in our series through Thessalonians,...

How is someone saved?

February 18, 2025

Pastors Todd and Travis talk about the theological order of salvation and its implications for our lives.

Is multiplication the only mission of the church?

February 11, 2025

Pastor Todd answers a question that came in on the mission of the church and if it really is as minimal as just multiplication.

Do we really have a free will?

February 4, 2025

Pastor Todd goes deeper into the doctrine of election from our first week in our series in 1 Thessalonians.

Red-Hot Q&A, Part 3

January 31, 2025

In a second bonus episode, Pastor Todd answers 4 more stewardship questions to wrap up our series, Stewardship Simplified.

Red-Hot Q&A, Part 2

January 30, 2025

On this bonus episode, Pastor Todd answers 3 more stewardship questions.

Red-Hot Q&A, Part 1

January 28, 2025

Pastor Todd answers some questions that came in based on previous podcasts and the final week of our series, Stewardship Simplified.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 21

January 25, 2025

Close out these 21 days of prayer and fasting in 2 Thessalonians 3:16.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 20

January 24, 2025

Meditate on and pray through 2 Thessalonians 3:1 today.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 19

January 23, 2025

We are reading and praying through 2 Thessalonians 2:13 today on Day 19 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Subscribe to our new Gospel...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 18

January 22, 2025

Grow deeper in your dependance on God through prayer and fasting today.

How can I steward my children well?

January 21, 2025

Pastor Todd unpacks more practical ways to live out Psalm 127 and steward your children well.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 17

January 21, 2025

Start today with some time in prayer & meditation through God’s word.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 16

January 20, 2025

Meditate on and pray through the end of 1 Thessalonians 4.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 15

January 19, 2025

As we start the third week of prayer and fasting, meditate and pray through 1 Thessalonians 4:14.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 14

January 18, 2025

Take intentional time today to read and pray through 1 Thessalonians 4:9.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 13

January 17, 2025

Meditate on and pray through 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 today.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 12

January 16, 2025

We are reading and praying through 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 today on Day 12 of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 11

January 15, 2025

Meditate and pray through the end of 1 Thessalonians 3.

Why is the word ‘grace’ used in different ways?

January 14, 2025

Pastor Todd dives back into 2 Corinthians 8-9 to look at why Paul uses the word grace to mean different things at different times &...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 10

January 14, 2025

Start today with intentional time in prayer & meditation through God’s word.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 9

January 13, 2025

Spend intentional time today joyfully and thankfully praying through 1 Thessalonians 3:6.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 8

January 12, 2025

As we start the second week of prayer and fasting, meditate and pray through 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 7

January 11, 2025

Prioritize your faith by spending intentional time in scripture-fed, spirit-led prayer through 1 Thessalonians 2:18.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 6

January 10, 2025

We are reading and praying through 1 Thessalonians 2:12 today on Day 6 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 5

January 9, 2025

Meditate on and pray through 1 Thessalonians 2:4 today.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 4

January 8, 2025

Today we look at 1 Thessalonians 2:2 and spend time praying through it for ourselves and each other.

Q&A from the parable of the talents

January 7, 2025

Pastor Todd answers more questions that came in during his message, The Faithful Steward, from the Stewardship Simplified series.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 3

January 7, 2025

Spend time with us today reading and praying through 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10.

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 2

January 6, 2025

Prioritize your faith by spending intentional time in scripture-fed, spirit-led prayer and practicing fasting as an act of dependence on...

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: Day 1

January 5, 2025

Prioritize your faith by spending intentional time in scripture-fed, spirit-led prayer and practicing fasting as an act of dependence on...

What is a good new resource for 2025?

December 31, 2024

Pastor Todd dives into a new resource for 2025 that will help you grow deeper in your knowledge of God.

The beauty of significance

December 24, 2024

Pastor Todd takes time on this Christmas Eve episode to talk about why sometimes the most significant things might seem insignificant in...

Does Revelation 5 have a time frame?

December 17, 2024

Pastor Todd answers a question that came in about Revelation 5.

5 more ways to keep Christmas about Christ

December 11, 2024

Pastor Travis talks about more resources to help keep Christ in the center of your Christmas season. Christmas Resources: 1.    Advent...

How does continuity and the covenants relate?

December 3, 2024

Pastor Todd answers a few questions that have come in recently as we have closed out studying the minor prophets and kicked off Advent 2024.

Zechariah “Did You Knows”

November 26, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more insight and background on the Book of Zechariah.

Can “Kings” and “Prophets” be allies?

November 19, 2024

Pastor Todd answers a few questions that came in from his message on Zephaniah in relation to God’s judgment of nations.

How can I remain diligent in passing on the Gospel?

November 13, 2024

Pastor Brett talks with Adam Bailey, Next Gen Director, and Youth Director Ali Alhussaini about ways to continue sharing the faithfulness...

What is The Day of the Lord?

November 5, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more historical and biblical insight into the concept of the The Day of the Lord seen throughout the minor prophets.

Why is serving so essential to spiritual growth?

September 24, 2024

Pastor Brett and Next Gen Director Adam Bailey talk about why serving has to be more than just horizontal in a short series of podcasts...

Why do we grow best in community?

September 17, 2024

Pastors Brett and Travis sit down to talk about why being in community is the best place to see your spiritual growth expedited in a short...

Can you make preeminence more practical?

September 3, 2024

Pastor Todd sits down with Women’s Ministry director Sylvia Wineland to talk about the practicality of Christ’s preeminence in...

What is the meaning of “open door” in Colossians 4?

August 27, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more insight into Colossians 4 and how we can take advantage of gospel opportunities.

Is “my job” the same as “my work”?

August 20, 2024

Pastor Todd takes a deeper look at the biblical idea of work and where & how it intersects your job.

What can I do to affect the emotional environment in my home?

August 13, 2024

Pastor Todd gives insight from Proverbs into how moms and dads can change the tone of their home.

Can you expand on the sins in Colossians 3:5?

July 30, 2024

Pastor Todd answers three questions that came in over the past two weeks as him and Pastor Travis have been teaching through put off/put on...

I’m a Christian. Am I still totally depraved?

July 23, 2024

Pastor Todd dives into Romans 6–8 to take a deeper look into whether or not you can truly be free from the power of sin in your life.

How can you worship more and stop worrying?

July 19, 2024

The final of 5 bonus episodes, Pastor Todd & our worship director Taylor Holt talk about what worship is, how we should engage and why...

How can you maximize God’s mission over your own matters?

July 18, 2024

The fourth of 5 bonus episodes, Pastors Todd & Travis dive into 2 Corinthians 4 and how to maximize what matters in your life.

How can you value spiritual security over physical success?

July 17, 2024

The third of 5 bonus episodes, Pastors Todd & Brett talk about how to value spiritual security more than monetary gain from 1 Timothy.

How can you keep your physical life in its proper place?

July 16, 2024

The second of 5 bonus episodes, Pastor Todd & RJ Parks look at James 4 and what it has to say about how to make sure our physical life...

How can you interpret the earthly through the heavenly?

July 15, 2024

The first of 5 bonus episodes, Pastor Todd & Adam Bailey talk about how you can practically interpret the earthly through the heavenly...

Is Roman Catholicism a Colossians 2 man-made religion?

July 9, 2024

Pastor Todd answers a question that came in dealing with Roman Catholicism and how it fits into the warnings of Colossians 2.

Looking back at COVID, what would you do differently?

July 2, 2024

Pastor Todd looks back on 2020 and gives insight into how he would approach things differently now.

How does a fulfilled law help me live today?

June 25, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more insight from Colossians 2 and Luke 9 about how the law affects our daily lives now.

What’s your salvation story?

June 19, 2024

Recalling the story of when and how God saved us keeps Christ supreme in our minds and hearts. Hear from 4 FFC staff members, Josiah South,...

How does the word “live” from Colossians 2:6 show up in my life practically?

June 11, 2024

Pastor Todd dives deeper into 4 practical applications for our lives straight from Colossians 2:6. Below is the graphic Todd mentioned in...

Is Paul a pattern for pastors?

June 4, 2024

Pastor Todd look at three things that the life of Paul patterns for pastors and ministry leaders today.

Is preaching summed up in Colossians 1:28?

May 28, 2024

Pastor Todd dives into Colossians 1:28 and breaks down what preaching is really all about.

“So you believe the great commission has been fulfilled?” + more

May 21, 2024

Pastor Todd answers more questions that came in from his message on Acts 2.

Is the ascension mentioned in Matthew 24:30?

May 14, 2024

Pastor Todd takes a deep dive into how he sees the meaning of the end of Matthew 24, the ascension, and more.

Is it ok to simply pray the prayers of the Bible?

April 30, 2024

Pastor Todd gives a resource on how to make prayer a greater priority and teach us how to pray.

What is the opposite of walking worthy?

April 23, 2024

Pastor Todd breaks out more in-depth insight into the phrase “walk worthy” in Colossians 1.

How can I be a better hearer?

April 16, 2024

Pastor Todd dives deeper into how what we hear can fuel or fizzle our thankfulness to God for God.

Is repentance required for salvation? + how to understand “first place”

April 9, 2024

Pastor Todd answers an e-mail question and brings clarity around the concepts of repentance & preeminence.

Do you have a favorite Easter verse?

April 3, 2024

Do you have a favorite Easter verse? Pastor Todd shares his and why it is his favorite.

Is the atonement definite?

March 26, 2024

Pastor Todd brings insight & understanding to the concept of Christ’s atoning work on the cross for sin.

What is “The will of my Father” in Matthew 7:21?

March 19, 2024

Pastor Todd brings more insight into a part of Matthew 7 in an effort to continue killing cultural Christianity.

When is sanctification complete? (+ other questions)

March 12, 2024

Pastor Todd answers more questions that came in over the last several weeks as we wrap up our series on Galatians 5, Living Proof.

Gentleness and self-control in the life of Jesus

March 5, 2024

Pastors Travis and Brett answer a question about how we can model our lives after the self-control and gentleness that we see from the life...

How do lost people appear to produce fruit?

February 27, 2024

Pastor Todd answers a question that came in from a Small Group leader in regards to Galatians 5, the fruit of the Spirit, and people who...

What exactly are “spiritual songs” in Colossians 3:16?

February 20, 2024

Pastor Todd talks about what Colossians 3 might be talking about and how it connects with the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Q&A on Joy and Peace

February 13, 2024

Pastor Todd and Carlisle Campus Director Ethan Woodward answer more of your questions on the topics of Joy & Peace from Galatians 5.

Is it idolatry to love a family member more than God? (+ 3 more questions)

February 6, 2024

Pastor Todd and FFC pastoral resident Adam Bailey answer more questions that came in during the weekend message from Galatians 5.

Are works and fruit another way to say death and life?

January 30, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more insight from his opening message of Living Proof: The Fruit of the Spirit and the Kingdom of God.

Does obedience fuel further obedience?

January 23, 2024

Pastor Todd gives more insight on how to see increased obedience to God in your life.

Are there exceptions to fishing and following?

January 15, 2024

Pastor Todd and Pastor Travis discuss any possible exceptions to fishing and following to wrap up this series.

Travis’ Top 5

January 2, 2024

Pastor Travis gives his top 5 additional resources to help you reflect on God’s goodness in your life to start 2024.

Where does worship come from?

December 24, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his sermon “The Treasure of Worship” from Matthew 2:10–11.

4 words that help us understand the kingship of Christ

December 19, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his sermon “The Treasure of the King” from Matthew 2:1–12.

How can I better understand the concept of “affections”?

December 12, 2023

Why are “spiritual affections” important? Listen as Pastor Todd gives extra insight into this concept he referenced in...

Covenant and Conflict: A Theological Perspective on the Current Middle East Crisis

December 5, 2023

Does the current Israeli-Palestinian war have prophetic implications? In this special edition of the Extra Point Podcast, listen as Pastor...

What’s the difference between sovereignty and providence?

November 28, 2023

Pastor Todd answers a question related to two themes discussed in Sunday’s sermon “The Treasure of Providence.”

Why is there suffering and evil?

November 21, 2023

Pastor Todd discusses an age-old question relevant to our series in the book of Job.

How did Job know he was blameless?

November 14, 2023

Pastor Todd answers a question regarding our series in the book of Job.

Are there other doctrinal words for transcendence and immanence?

November 7, 2023

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon from Job 32–37 and the doctrines found there.

David and Asaph on waiting

October 31, 2023

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into the subject of patience and waiting from Sunday’s sermon on Job 4–31.

Who are the sons of God in Job 1?

October 24, 2023

Pastor Todd answers an interesting question from Job 1 out of our new series in the book.

What does it look like to live on mission today?

October 17, 2023

Pastor Travis gives some practical ways you can live out Sunday’s sermon, “A People on Mission.”

Is “missions” a spiritual gift?

October 10, 2023

Todd answers a question from Sunday’s GO Week panel.

Does the Old Testament have a sending theme?

October 3, 2023

Todd answers a question relevant to GO Week and how the Old Testament has a theme of sending.

How do Philippians 4:13 and 4:19 Connect?

September 19, 2023

Todd answers a question from his sermon on Philippians 4:15–20.

What false doctrine does Philippians 4 subtly dismantle?

September 12, 2023

Todd gives extra insight into his sermon from Philippians 4:10–14.

Why did Paul use the word “virtue” in Philippians 4:8?

September 5, 2023

Todd answers a question from his sermon on Philippians 4:8–9.

Who’s really holding who? (+ one question)

August 29, 2023

Todd gives extra insight into his message on Philippians 4:2–7.

What kinds of clarity should I pursue?

August 22, 2023

Todd gives extra insight into his message on Philippians 4:1.

Does “sinner by nature” exempt me from responsibility?

August 8, 2023

Todd answers questions related to Philippians 3:1–14.

What is imparted and infused righteousness?

August 1, 2023

Todd answers a couple questions and provides extra insight into Sunday’s passage, Philippians 3:7–11.

Does “trying” apply to sanctification? (and other questions)

July 25, 2023

Todd answers several questions received regarding Sunday’s sermon from Philippians 3:1–6.

What does “in the Lord” mean in Philippians 2:29?

July 11, 2023

Todd answers a question from Sunday’s sermon on Philippians 2:25–30.

How does Augustine connect to selflessness?

June 27, 2023

Todd brings further insight into the recent theme from our series in Philippians: selflessness.

Understanding sanctification

June 20, 2023

Travis brings further insight into the concept of sanctification that he briefly touched on in Sunday’s message from Philippians...

What is Kenosis?

June 13, 2023

Todd brings further insight into Sunday’s passage, Philippians 2:5–11.

Do futurists and idealists view the beast and the false prophet differently?

June 6, 2023

Pastor Todd answers a question from our recent seminar on the various ways to interpret the book of Revelation.

4 observations from Philippians 1:27–30

May 30, 2023

In this week’s EP, Pastor Todd shares 4 additional observations from Sunday’s passage.

Is Philippians a collection of snapshots?

May 23, 2023

Pastor Todd shares examples of “snapshots” or “pictures of partnership” from the book of Philippians.

3 potential cancers to a local church

May 16, 2023

Pastor Travis shares three warnings for churches that could lead to unhealthiness or even death.

Who in the world is John Harper?

May 9, 2023

Pastor Todd shares an intriguing example of the selfless love we discussed during Sunday’s sermon from Philippians 1:9–11.

3 things I really like about last Sunday’s communion song

May 2, 2023

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into a song we sand on Sunday called “How Precious is the Blood.”

How to declare the works of God without boasting

April 25, 2023

Pastor Travis gives extra insight into his sermon from Philippians 1:1–2.

How does FFC partner with the SBC? An interview with Tim Lubinus about the Cooperative Program

April 18, 2023

Pastor Todd chats with the Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, Tim Lubinus.

2 followup resources for Passion Week + 1 question

April 11, 2023

Pastor Todd provides two helpful resources in light of Passion Week, and also answers a question about a phrase he says often on Sundays.

Why does First Family observe communion weekly?

April 4, 2023

3 statements that personalize Psalm 22

March 28, 2023

Pastors Todd gives additional insight into his sermon from Psalm 22.

How Does John the Baptist Illustrate Psalm 90?

March 21, 2023

Pastors Todd gives additional insight into how John the Baptist is a picture of what is seen in Psalm 90.

Is the Lord’s Prayer a lament?

March 14, 2023

Pastors Todd and Travis answer an interesting question related to our series in the Psalms of Lament.

Why does Psalm 126 have sowing and reaping language?

March 7, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his sermon from Psalm 126, as well as shares more info about Passion Week 2023 at FFC.

What does it mean for God to “lift up my head”?

February 28, 2023

Pastor Todd dives deeper into a specific phrase found in Psalm 3.

Are there things only the Holy Spirit can do?

February 21, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some insight into one of the songs we sang this week, “Spirit of the Living God.”

Is there a New Testament example of lamenting?

February 14, 2023

Listen as Pastor Todd gives more insight into his sermon from Psalm 42.

6 Resources for our Psalms of Lament Series

February 7, 2023

Pastor Travis shares several helpful resources as we begin our series “Living with Lamenting and Longing: Psalms of Lament.”

Is the Great Commission only verbally mandated?

January 31, 2023

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Relationships Matter” from 1 Timothy 1.

Was Timothy a Pastor AND a Deacon?

January 24, 2023

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Truth Matters” from 1 Timothy 4.

Q&A on Church Leadership

January 17, 2023

Pastor Todd answers several question from his sermon “Leadership Matters” from 1 Timothy 3.

Are there other metaphors for the church? Plus, why I’m using the CSB this year

January 10, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some extra thoughts from his sermon “Identity Matters” from 1 Timothy 3.

Can I trust how we got our Bible?

January 3, 2023

Pastor Todd gives some extra thoughts from his sermon “The One Thing” from January 1st.

5 facts about the incarnation

December 27, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Anticipating Christ: Light” from John 1:4.

Does obedience produce sanctification or help me experience it?

December 20, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra inside into his sermon “Anticipating Christ: Joy” from John 15:11.

Where does Jesus get His joy?

December 13, 2022

Pastor Todd answers a question from his Advent sermon on joy from John 15:11.

Why the difference of wording in Luke 2:14?

December 6, 2022

Pastor Todd expands on a common question from Luke 2:14.

How can I invite my family to church?

November 29, 2022

Pastor Todd answers a pertinent texted-in question from an FFCer.

Does God ordain all things? Plus two other questions

November 22, 2022

Pastor Todd answers questions from Sunday’s review of the book of 1 Peter.

What doctrine does 1 Peter 5:12 point to?

November 15, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Standing Firm in True Grace” from 1 Peter 5:12–14.

SPECIAL EPISODE: What fundamental principle guides a believer’s vote?

November 8, 2022

In light of Election Day, Pastor Todd gives some insight into what guides the vote of a believer.

Does God have different types of love?

November 1, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Humility 101” from 1 Peter 5:6–7.

What was the essence of Jonah’s, Jesus’, and Paul’s preaching?

October 18, 2022

Pastors Todd and Travis give extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “God’s Global Means” from the book of Jonah.

Does Jonah 4:11 refer to children?

October 11, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into a specific phrase from October 2’s sermon from the book of Jonah.

The Jonah Syndrome: An Extended Conversation Between Father and Son (Sharing the Gospel When It’s Humanly Hard)

October 4, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “God’s Global End.”

Two more words that accompany devotion

September 13, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “18 Years of Developing Devoted Followers of Jesus” from Acts...

Is persecution likely to increase?

August 30, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 2)” from 1...

FFC Stories: Lauren Baker

August 23, 2022

Surrounded by death at work and sin in her life, Lauren found herself in a dark place. But God used people from FFC’s college...

Another helpful passage when facing “fiery trials”

August 23, 2022

Pastor Travis gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 1)” from 1...

FFC Stories: Joel and Sarah North

August 17, 2022

Listen to Joel and Sarah’s incredible story of how God has worked in the life of their daughter, Emma Faye.

Are there 3 categories of spiritual gifts? Plus 2 other musings

August 16, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “”Spiritual Gifts: For the Good of Others and the Glory of...

Why did the Thessalonians not need reminded of the times?

August 2, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “End-Times Praying” from 1 Peter 4:7.

Belt-Tightening Biographies

July 19, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Living for the Will of God (Part 1)” from 1 Peter 4:1–2.

Would you sprinkle someone on their deathbed? And other baptism questions

July 12, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Biblical Baptism” from 1 Peter 3:21–22.

Why does Christ’s ascension matter?

July 5, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Christ’s Suffering and our Salvation” from 1 Peter 3:18–22.

What sources a good apologetic?

June 28, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Responding to Being Reviled for Righteousness” from 1 Peter...

Was Peter thinking about Genesis 20 when he mentioned Sarah?

June 7, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “The Subject of Marriage: Wives” from 1 Peter 3:1–6.

Is civil disobedience allowed in matters of conscience?

May 31, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 2)” from 1 Peter 2:22–25

The Apostle Paul on Suffering

May 24, 2022

Pastor Travis gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 1)” from 1 Peter 2:18–21.

Two Helpful Books for our Month of Prayer

May 10, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Being Subject, Living Freely” from 1 Peter 2:13–17.

Who we are and what we do: Does the order matter?

May 3, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Who We Are and What We Do (Part 2)” from 1 Peter 2:11–12.

God’s grace is present tense grace

April 19, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Of First Importance (Part 2)” from 1 Corinthians 15:1–11.

Q and A: God’s Word

April 12, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “Of First Importance (Part 1)” from 1 Corinthians 15:1–11.

An Illustration from Berlin

April 5, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “The Stone and the Stones” from 1 Peter 2:4–8.

Are spiritual gifts really that simple? And spontaneous?

March 29, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “The Taste that Transforms” from 1 Peter 2:1–3.

How is the Word of God necessary for the new birth?

March 22, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “What the Good News Is and Does” from 1 Peter 1:22–25.

Did Christ have a body before the incarnation?

March 15, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “The Foundation for Living Fearfully” from 1 Peter 1:17–21.

What Are the General Views of the Coming of Christ?

March 8, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into Sunday’s sermon “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” from 1 Peter 1:13.

How Does Paul Echo Peter When It Comes to Grace?

March 1, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Future Hope and Present Holiness” from 1 Peter 1:13–16.

Do Suffering and Glory Really Go Together?

February 22, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Concerning this Salvation” from 1 Peter 1:10–12.

4 Ways to Translate Emotions

February 15, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Unrelenting Rejoicing” from 1 Peter 1:6–9.

The Gifts of Hope

February 8, 2022

Pastor Travis gives extra insight into his sermon “The Majestic Mountain of God’s Mercy” from 1 Peter 1:3–5.

3 Helpful Resources on Suffering + 1 New Value

January 25, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Holiness in the Midst of Hostility” that kicked off our new series in 1 Peter.

Does Romans 1 Describe a Specific Historical Situation?

January 18, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “The Headwaters of Abortion” from Romans 1:18–32.

How Can I Think Properly About Surrender?

January 11, 2022

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Spiritual Warfare: The Arenas.”

What did Paul mean by the phrase “the fullness of time”?

December 21, 2021

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “The Truth of Christmas (Part 1)” from Luke 2:1–7.

How Can I Better Understand the Degrees of Relationship?

December 14, 2021

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Walking with Christ Till the End” from Ephesians 6:21–24.

Your Mind as a Control Tower and Praying Missionally

December 7, 2021

Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his sermon “Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare (Part 2)” from Ephesians 6:14–20.

4 Books I’d Recommend on Spiritual Warfare

November 30, 2021

Lead Pastor Todd Stiles gives extra insight into his sermon “Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare” from Ephesians...

Does the bible endorse slavery?

November 23, 2021

Church Planting Resident Parker McGoldrick gives extra insight into his sermon Walking with Christ in the Workplace from Ephesians 6:5–9.

Sara’s Story

November 9, 2021

Listen as Sara Hentzel, wife of slain missionary Randy Hentzel, as well as two of her children, share their story of triumph and tragedy on...

What’s a good first step to being a better dad?

November 2, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in the Family, from Ephesians 6:1–4.

Three ways to strengthen your marriage

October 26, 2021

Pastor Travis gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Marriage, from Ephesians 5:22–33.

Todd’s Tips Concerning the Lord’s Will and the Holy Spirit’s Filling

October 19, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Discernment, from Ephesians 5:15–21.

2 Books To Help Couples Avoid (or Recover From) Pornography

October 12, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in the Light, from Ephesians 5:7–14.

Does God Love Everybody the Same Way?

September 28, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Love, from Ephesians 5:1–2.

2 Books and 2 Views

September 21, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Forgiveness, from Ephesians 4:31–32.

Are the sins in Ephesians 4:31 connected?

September 14, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Holiness (Pt. 2), from Ephesians 4:25–32.

Does Paul explain depravity elsewhere?

September 7, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ in Holiness, from Ephesians 4:17–24

Are There Essentially 2 Categories of Spiritual Gifts?

August 31, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, Walking with Christ Towards Maturity: An Application Overview from Ephesians...

Potential Pitfalls for Followers of Christ

August 24, 2021

Pastor Travis gives more insight into his message from Sunday, “Walking with Christ Towards Maturity” from Ephesians 4:12–16.

5 Ways Spiritual Gifts Operate

August 17, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more insight into his message from Sunday, “Walking with Christ in Variety” from Ephesians 4:11.

Who and what is the 435 Network?

August 10, 2021

Pastor Todd gives more details on Sunday’s “pulpit swap” and the 435 Network in this week’s Extra Point pod.

A bit more on variety and unity

August 3, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “Walking with Christ in Variety (Part 1)” from Ephesians 4:7–11 with Pastor...

Use the Bible to read the Bible

July 27, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 2)” from Ephesians 4:4–6 by Church...

Long-fused or short-tempered?

July 20, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 1)” from Ephesians 4:2–3 by Pastor Todd.

Why is hypocrisy so dangerous?

July 13, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “Walking with Christ” from Ephesians 4:1 by Pastor Todd.

The Best Book I’ve Read on the Holy Spirit

July 8, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “The Fruit-Bearing Work of the Holy Spirit” from Galatians 5 by Pastor Todd.

How do we do greater works than Jesus?

June 22, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “The Helping Work of the Holy Spirit” from John 14–16 by Pastor Todd.

Who are the “Rulers of this Age” in 1 Corinthians 2:6?

June 15, 2021

Gain extra insight into Sunday’s message “The Illuminating Work of the Holy Spirit” from 1 Corinthians 2 by Pastor Todd.

3 Views on Acts 2:19–20 and 2 Movements in Romans 8:1–17

June 8, 2021

Pastor Todd Stiles gives extra insight into his message “The Indwelling Work of the Holy Spirit” from June 6, 2021.

2 More Observations About the Holy Spirit and Restoration

June 1, 2021

Pastor Todd Stiles gives extra insight into his message “The Restoring Work of the Holy Spirit” from May 30, 2021.

Already, not yet

May 25, 2021

Church Planting Resident Parker McGoldrick shares some extra insight into his message “The Resurrecting Work of the Holy...

Understanding Pentecost

May 18, 2021

On this week’s Extra Point Podcast, Pastor Todd shares a 2012 message called “Understanding Pentecost.”

What is the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations?

May 11, 2021

Pastor Todd Stiles gives extra insight into his message “The Creating Work of the Holy Spirit” from May 9, 2021.

Is John 14:17 a subtle reference to the Holy Spirit’s deity? (Plus a book recommendation)

May 4, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd Stiles gives extra insight into his message “3 Things You Must Believe about the Holy Spirit” from May 2,...

The Presence of God

April 27, 2021

Listen as Church Planting Resident Parker McGoldrick gives some extra insight into our series “Union with Christ.”

Lingering thoughts about the love of God

April 20, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “God’s Glory in Christ” from Ephesians 3:14–21.

Three results of understanding access in Christ

April 13, 2021

Listen as Pastor Travis gives some extra insight into his message “Access in Christ” from Ephesians 3:7–13.

What’s common, yet different, in our conversion moment?

April 6, 2021

In this week’s Extra Point, Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his message “Alive to God” from Romans 6:1–14.

Why Romans 6 isn’t about water baptism, but why water baptism really matters

March 30, 2021

In this week’s Extra Point, Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his message “Dead to Sin” from Romans 6:1–14,...

How Do We Love in the Middle of Differences?

March 23, 2021

tIn this week’s Extra Point Podcast, Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his message “United in Christ (Pt. 2)” from...

Why Was Jesus Righteously Angry When the Temple Was Misused?

March 16, 2021

In this week’s Extra Point Podcast, Pastor Todd gives extra insight into our series in Ephesians and how that relates to Mark 11...

Unity and Uniformity

March 9, 2021

Listen as Church Planting Resident Parker McGoldrick shares some extra insight into his message “Reconciled in Christ” from...

God Has Planned All Your Good Works (even if you don’t yet know it)

March 2, 2021

Pastor Todd shares some extra insight into his message “Created in Christ” from Ephesians 2:10.

Three Metaphors for Eating God’s Word

February 23, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his message “Displayed in Christ” from Ephesians 2:1–9.

The Simplicity of God

February 9, 2021

In this week’s Extra Point podcast, Pastor Todd gives extra insight into his message “Sealed in Christ” from Ephesians...

The Scottish Girl and Her Inheritance

February 2, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives more insight into his Sunday message Heirs in Christ from Ephesians 1:11–12.

Kairos and Chronos Time

January 26, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives more insight into his Sunday message United in Christ from Ephesians 1:10.

The Christian’s Lifestyle Posture

January 19, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives more insight into his Sunday message “The God of All Life” from Psalm 139.

The Extra Point – January 12

January 12, 2021

Listen as Pastor Todd gives more insight into his Sunday message “What Opportunity Wears” from Acts 9:31.

The Extra Point – January 7

January 7, 2021

Listen as Youth Director Jake Walton gives an extra mark of a faithful servant from his Sunday message “Three Marks of a Faithful...

One Pastor’s Perspective on Christ’s Authority, the Church, and COVID

December 22, 2020

The Extra Point Podcast – December 15

December 15, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his sermon “The Light of Christ’s Humanity and Deity” from Isaiah...

The Extra Point – December 9

December 9, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd shares some extra insight into his Sunday message “Christ: The Gloriously Great Light of Christmas” from...

The Extra Point – December 1

December 2, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into Sunday’s message “Redeemed in Christ” from Ephesians 1:7–9

The Extra Point – November 24

November 24, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into Sunday’s message “Chosen in Christ (Part 2)” from Ephesians 1:5–6.

The Extra Point – November 17

November 17, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd and guest Parker McGoldrick go deeper into Sunday’s message “Chosen in Christ” from Ephesians 1:4.

The Extra Point – November 3

November 3, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message last Sunday “Elders and Deacons: Together with the Church” from...

The Extra Point – October 27

October 27, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his conversation Sunday with one of our international partners.

The Extra Point – October 20

October 20, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd interviews our Sunday speaker, Brad Buser, about God’s passion for the nations.

The Extra Point – October 13

October 13, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “Faithful in Christ” from Ephesians 1:1–2.

The Extra Point – October 4

October 6, 2020

Listen as Pastor Travis gives some extra insight into his message “The Incredible Doctrine of Union with Christ” from Ephesians 1–3.

The Extra Point – September 29

September 29, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “The Counter Culture Church (Part 4)” from 1 Corinthians 5.

The Extra Point – September 22

September 22, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “The Counter Culture Church (Part 3)” from 1 Corinthians 5.

The Extra Point – September 15

September 15, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “The Counter Culture Church (Part 2)” from 1 Corinthians 5.

The Extra Point – September 8

September 8, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “The Counter Culture Church (Part 1)” from 1 Corinthians 5.

The Extra Point – September 1

September 1, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “But God: His Purpose” from Genesis 50.

The Extra Point – August 25

August 25, 2020

Listen as Pastor Todd gives some extra insight into his message “But God: His Forgiveness” from Psalm 130.

The Extra Point Roundtable: Psalm 73

August 19, 2020

Listen as host Mark Larwick and Pastor Travis are joined by other FFCers to discuss further implications and applications from Psalm 73...