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.
The Extra Point Podcast
The Extra Point gives you extra insight into our Sunday sermons from our pastors and speakers.
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