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1

Stand and See | Exodus 14:1–31

2

The Trinitarian Presence and Power of God | 1 Corinthians 2:1–16

3

When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 3: Salvation and Covering) | Exodus 11:1–12:42

4

When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 2: Supremacy and Confrontation) | Exodus 7:8–10:29

5

The Lord Who Reigns | Psalm 16

6

The King Who Comes | Psalm 118

7

Holy Spirit Help | Romans 8 & Ephesians 5

8

When God’s Presence Goes Public (Pt. 1: Promise and Resistance) | Exodus 5:1–7:7

9

God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Pt. 2) | Exodus 4:1–31

10

God’s Presence and Human Reluctance (Pt. 1) | Exodus 3:11–22

11

His Presence, His Purpose | Exodus 3:1–10

12

Divine Movement in Deadly Misery | Exodus 2

13

The Present Hand in Painful Places | Exodus 1

14

The Movement and the Moments | Intro to Exodus

15

When the Holy Spirit Speaks | Acts 13:1–3

16

Celebrate Life | Psalm 139:13–16

17

Preparing for His Presence: Responding | Psalm 27

18

Preparing for His Presence: Awakening | Genesis 28:10–22

19

The Response of the Redeemed | Luke 1:46–56

20

The Son’s Presence | Luke 1:39–45

21

The Spirit’s Power | Luke 1:34–38

22

The Father’s Plan | Luke 1:26–33

23

Embrace Relationships | 2 Timothy 4:9–22

24

Embrace Responsibilities | 2 Timothy 4:1–8

25

The Source of Our Exhortation (Pt. 2) | 2 Timothy 3:1–17

26

The Source of Our Exhortation (Pt. 1) | 2 Timothy 3:1–17

27

The Style of Our Exhortation | 2 Timothy 2:14–26

28

Transformational Generosity (Pt. 2)

29

Transformational Generosity (Pt. 1)

30

The World’s Greatest Problem | Romans 3:9–18

31

Endure from a Vertical Perspective | 2 Timothy 2:3–13

32

Endure from a Horizontal Perspective | 2 Timothy 1:13–2:2

33

Endure from a Gospel Perspective | 2 Timothy 1:8–12

34

Gentleman, Restart Your Engine | 2 Timothy 1:1–7

35

2 Timothy Overview | Final Words

36

2 Thessalonians 3:16–18

37

2 Thessalonians 3:14–15

38

2 Thessalonians 3:6–13

39

2 Thessalonians 3:1–5

40

The Believer’s Sanctification

41

2 Thessalonians 2:13–17

42

The Devil’s Deadly Weapon

43

2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Pt. 1)

44

2 Thessalonians 1:11–12

45

2 Thessalonians 1:5–10

46

2 Thessalonians 1:1–4

47

1 Thessalonians 5:23–28

48

1 Thessalonians 5:14–22

49

1 Thessalonians 5:12–13

50

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

51

1 Thessalonians 4:13–18

52

1 Thessalonians 4:9–12

53

1 Thessalonians 4:1–8

54

It was a Week of Finality | John 20:19–23

55

It was a Week of Fulfillment | John 12:12–19

56

The Coming of the Lord Jesus

57

1 Thessalonians 3:11–13

58

1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:10 (Pt. 2)

59

1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:10 (Pt. 1)

60

1 Thessalonians 2:13–16

61

1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Part 2)

62

1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (Part 1)

63

Turning to God

64

1 Thessalonians 1:8–10

65

1 Thessalonians 1:1–7

66

The Spiritual Steward | 1 Corinthians 4:1–2

67

The Generational Steward | Psalm 127

68

The Gracious Steward | 2 Corinthians 8–9

69

The Faithful Steward | Matthew 25:14–30

70

The Time is Now | Hebrews 5:11–14

71

The Light of Christ | Christmas Eve 2024

72

The Body of Christ

73

The Offices of Christ

74

The Incarnation of Christ

75

The Expectation of Christ

76

The Book of Zechariah

77

The Book of Zephaniah

78

The Book of Nahum

79

The Book of Obadiah

80

The Book of Amos (Part 2)

81

The Book of Amos (Part 1)

82

Eyes Up | GO Week 2024

83

Mission Wisdom | GO Week 2024

84

The Book of Joel

85

The Book of Hosea (Part 2)

86

The Book of Hosea (Part 1)

87

The Word that does the Work | 1 Thessalonians 2:13

88

The Chain of Christian Connection | Colossians 4:7–18

89

The Preeminence of Christ in Our Witness and Mission | Colossians 4:2–6

90

The Preeminence of Christ in Our Work | Colossians 3:22–4:1

91

The Preeminence of Christ in our Homes | Colossians 3:18–21

92

Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 3) | Colossians 3:15–17

93

Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 2) | Colossians 3:12–14

94

Raised with Christ: The Acts (Part 1) | Colossians 3:5–11

95

Raised with Christ: The Facts | Colossians 3:1–4

96

Dead to the World’s Elements (Part 4) | Colossians 2:20–23

97

Living Christianly in a Politically Charged Culture

98

Dead to the World’s Elements (Parts 2 + 3) | Colossians 2:16–19

99

Dead to the World’s Elements (Part 1) | Colossians 2:8–15

100

What it Means to Walk in Christ | Colossians 2:6–7

101

Christ in You and You in Christ (Pt. 2) | Colossians 2:1–5

102

Christ in You and You in Christ (Pt. 1) | Colossians 1:24–29

103

Pentecost and the Mission of God | Acts 2:1–13

104

The Real Reason We Don’t Witness

105

The Ascension and the Mission of God | Acts 1:1–11

106

The Cross of the Gospel | Colossians 1:21–23

107

The Christ of the Gospel | Colossians 1:15–20

108

The Gospel of Christ and Continuing Prayer | Colossians 1:9-14

109

The Gospel of Christ and Thankful Prayer | Colossians 1:1-8

110

Christ Alone | Colossians 1:18

111

The Final Word of the Grave

112

The Final Word of the Cross

113

Killing Cultural Christianity

114

Review of Galatians 5:16–26

115

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness and Self-Control

116

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness and Faithfulness

117

Fruit of the Spirit: Patience and Kindness

118

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy and Peace

119

Fruit of the Spirit: Love

120

Overview of Galatians 5:16–26

121

Life From A–Z

122

Following: What Fish Do

123

Fishing: What Followers Do

124

Travis’ Top 5

125

Reflecting on the Goodness of God from Psalm 100

126

Where does worship come from?

127

The Treasure of Worship | Matthew 2:10–11

128

4 words that help us understand the kingship of Christ

129

The Treasure of the King | Matthew 2:1–12

130

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

131

The Treasure of the Incarnation | Matthew 1:22–25

132

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

133

The Treasure of Our Salvation | Matthew 1:18–21

134

What’s the difference between sovereignty and providence?

135

The Treasure of Providence | Matthew 1:1–17

136

Why is there suffering and evil?

137

Why? The Answer (Pt. 2) | Job 42:7–17

138

How did Job know he was blameless?

139

Why? The Answer (Pt. 1) | Job 38–42:6

140

Why? The Approach (Pt. 2) | Job 32–37

141

Are there other doctrinal words for transcendence and immanence?

142

David and Asaph on waiting

143

Why? The Approach (Pt. 1) | Job 4–31

144

Who are the sons of God in Job 1?

145

Why? The Anguish | Job 1–3

146

What does it look like to live on mission today?

147

A People on Mission

148

Is “missions” a spiritual gift?

149

Does the Old Testament have a sending theme?

150

God’s Great [co]Mission

151

Philippians 4:21–23

152

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

153

Philippians 4:15–20

154

What false doctrine does Philippians 4 subtly dismantle?

155

Philippians 4:10–14

156

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

157

Philippians 4:8–9

158

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

159

Philippians 4:2–7

160

What kinds of clarity should I pursue?

161

Philippians 4:1

162

Philippians 3:15–21

163

Does “sinner by nature” exempt me from responsibility?

164

Philippians 3:12–14

165

What is imparted and infused righteousness?

166

Philippians 3:7–11

167

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

168

Philippians 3:1–6

169

Profiles in Partnership: Epaphroditus

170

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

171

Philippians 2:25–30

172

Profiles in Partnership: Timothy

173

How does Augustine connect to selflessness?

174

Philippians 2:19–24

175

Meet Josiah South

176

Understanding sanctification

177

Philippians 2:12–18

178

What is Kenosis?

179

Philippians 2:5–11

180

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

181

Philippians 2:1–4

182

Meet the Summer Interns

183

4 observations from Philippians 1:27–30

184

Philippians 1:27–30

185

Meet Todd Stiles

186

Is Philippians a collection of snapshots?

187

Philippians 1:21–26

188

3 potential cancers to a local church

189

Philippians 1:12–20

190

Who in the world is John Harper?

191

Philippians 1:3–11 (Pt. 2)

192

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

193

Philippians 1:3–11 (Pt. 1)

194

How to declare the works of God without boasting

195

Philippians 1:1–2

196

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

197

Overview of Philippians

198

2 followup resources for Passion Week + 1 question

199

Day Eight: Resurrection Sunday

200

Why does First Family observe communion weekly?

201

Day One: Palm Sunday

202

3 statements that personalize Psalm 22

203

Psalm 22

204

How Does John the Baptist Illustrate Psalm 90?

205

FFC Stories: Sara Hentzel

206

Psalm 90

207

Is the Lord’s Prayer a lament?

208

Psalm 13

209

Why does Psalm 126 have sowing and reaping language?

210

Psalm 126

211

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

212

Psalm 3

213

Are there things only the Holy Spirit can do?

214

Psalm 12

215

Is there a New Testament example of lamenting?

216

Psalm 42

217

6 Resources for our Psalms of Lament Series

218

Psalms of Lament Overview

219

Is the Great Commission only verbally mandated?

220

Relationships Matter | 1 Timothy 1:1–7, 18–20

221

Was Timothy a Pastor AND a Deacon?

222

Truth Matters | 1 Timothy 4:1–16

223

Q&A on Church Leadership

224

Leadership Matters | 1 Timothy 3:1–13

225

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

226

Identity Matters | 1 Timothy 3:15

227

Can I trust how we got our Bible?

228

The One Thing

229

5 facts about the incarnation

230

Anticipating Christ: Light

231

Does obedience produce sanctification or help me experience it?

232

Anticipating Christ: Love

233

Where does Jesus get His joy?

234

Anticipating Christ: Joy

235

Why the difference of wording in Luke 2:14?

236

Anticipating Christ: Peace

237

How can I invite my family to church?

238

Anticipating Christ: Hope

239

Does God ordain all things? Plus two other questions

240

Holiness in the Midst of Hostility: Review

241

What doctrine does 1 Peter 5:12 point to?

242

Standing Firm in True Grace | 1 Peter 5:12–14

243

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

244

When Satan Twists Suffering | 1 Peter 5:8–11

245

Does God have different types of love?

246

Humility 101 | 1 Peter 5:6–7

247

Meet Jen Coleman

248

The Gospel and North America: Living on Mission

249

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

250

God’s Global Means

251

Does Jonah 4:11 refer to children?

252

The Gospel and Non-America

253

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

254

God’s Global End

255

1 Peter Interlude: Biblical Eldership

256

How Shepherds Lead and How Sheep Follow | 1 Peter 5:1–5

257

Two more words that accompany devotion

258

18 Years of Developing Devoted Followers of Jesus

259

Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 3) | 1 Peter 4:15–19

260

Is persecution likely to increase?

261

Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:14

262

FFC Stories: Lauren Baker

263

Another helpful passage when facing “fiery trials”

264

Sharing in Christ’s Suffering and Glory (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:12–13

265

FFC Stories: Joel and Sarah North

266

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

267

Spiritual Gifts: For the Good of Others and the Glory of God | 1 Peter 4:10–11

268

Loving Hospitality | 1 Peter 4:8–9

269

Why did the Thessalonians not need reminded of the times?

270

End-Times Praying | 1 Peter 4:7

271

Living for the Will of God (Part 2) | 1 Peter 4:3–6

272

Belt-Tightening Biographies

273

Living for the Will of God (Part 1) | 1 Peter 4:1–2

274

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

275

Biblical Baptism | 1 Peter 3:21–22

276

Why does Christ’s ascension matter?

277

Christ’s Suffering and our Salvation | 1 Peter 3:18–22

278

What sources a good apologetic?

279

Responding to Being Reviled for Righteousness | 1 Peter 3:13–17

280

The Basis of Blessing | 1 Peter 3:8–12

281

The Subject of Marriage: Husbands | 1 Peter 3:7

282

Was Peter thinking about Genesis 20 when he mentioned Sarah?

283

The Subject of Marriage: Wives | 1 Peter 3:1–6

284

Meet RJ Parks

285

Is civil disobedience allowed in matters of conscience?

286

Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:22–25

287

The Apostle Paul on Suffering

288

Christ’s Calling to Suffer (Part 1) | 1 Peter 2:18–21

289

Human Government and the Christian | 1 Peter 2:13–17

290

Two Helpful Books for our Month of Prayer

291

Being Subject, Living Freely | 1 Peter 2:13–17

292

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

293

Who We Are and What We Do (Part 2) | 1 Peter 2:11–12

294

Who We Are and What We Do | 1 Peter 2:9–10

295

God’s grace is present tense grace

296

Of First Importance (Part 2) | 1 Corinthians 15:1–11

297

Good Friday

298

Q and A: God’s Word

299

Of First Importance (Part 1) | 1 Corinthians 15:1–11

300

An Illustration from Berlin

301

How did early Christians, who didn’t have personal Bibles, grow in God’s Word?

302

Is “the Word” spoken of in 1 Peter 2:2 referring to the Scriptures or to Christ?

303

Why does Peter emphasize “all” on only some of the sins listed in 1 Peter 2:1?

304

The Stone and the Stones | 1 Peter 2:4–8

305

Meet Becky Doubleday

306

Are spiritual gifts really that simple? And spontaneous?

307

The Taste that Transforms | 1 Peter 2:1–3

308

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

309

What the Good News Is and Does | 1 Peter 1:22–25

310

How does prayer show up practically at FFC?

311

Did Christ have a body before the incarnation?

312

The Foundation for Living Fearfully | 1 Peter 1:17–21

313

What Are the General Views of the Coming of Christ?

314

The Revelation of Jesus Christ | 1 Peter 1:13

315

Meet Heidi Hight

316

How Does Paul Echo Peter When It Comes to Grace?

317

Future Hope and Present Holiness | 1 Peter 1:13–16

318

Do Suffering and Glory Really Go Together?

319

Concerning This Salvation | 1 Peter 1:10–12

320

4 Ways to Translate Emotions

321

Unrelenting Rejoicing | 1 Peter 1:6–9

322

The Gifts of Hope

323

The Majestic Mountain of God’s Mercy | 1 Peter 1:3–5

324

The Trinity and the Treasure of our Identification | 1 Peter 1:1–2

325

3 Helpful Resources on Suffering + 1 New Value

326

Holiness in the Midst of Hostility

327

Does Romans 1 Describe a Specific Historical Situation?

328

The Headwaters of Abortion

329

How Can I Think Properly About Surrender?

330

Spiritual Warfare: The Arenas

331

Spiritual Warfare: The Enemy

332

The Truth of Christmas (Part 3)

333

The Truth of Christmas (Part 2)

334

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

335

The Truth of Christmas (Part 1)

336

How do I make it through my first Christmas without a loved one?

337

How Can I Better Understand the Degrees of Relationship?

338

Walking with Christ till the End // Ephesians 6:21–24

339

Godly Zeal // Numbers 25

340

Your Mind as a Control Tower and Praying Missionally

341

Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare (Part 2) // Ephesians 6:14–20

342

Evangelism // John 4

343

4 Books I’d Recommend on Spiritual Warfare

344

Walking with Christ in Spiritual Warfare // Ephesians 6:10–13

345

Does the bible endorse slavery?

346

Walking with Christ in the Workplace // Ephesians 6:5–9

347

Spiritual Gifts Q&A

348

Personal God // Luke 19

349

Living Sent (Part 2)

350

Meet Travis Walker

351

Sara’s Story

352

Living Sent

353

How much should we expose our children to, or shield our children from, the things of the world?

354

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

355

Walking with Christ in the Family // Ephesians 6:1–4

356

Three ways to strengthen your marriage

357

Walking with Christ in Marriage // Ephesians 5:22–33

358

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

359

Walking with Christ in Discernment // Ephesians 5:15–21

360

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

361

Walking with Christ in the Light (Pt. 2) // Ephesians 5:7–14

362

How do you foster a culture of missions and evangelism at a church?

363

Meet Stan Hayek

364

Walking with Christ in the Light // Ephesians 5:3–6

365

Does God Love Everybody the Same Way?

366

Walking with Christ in Love // Ephesians 5:1–2

367

2 Books and 2 Views

368

Walking with Christ in Forgiveness // Ephesians 4:31–32

369

Are the sins in Ephesians 4:31 connected?

370

Walking with Christ in Holiness (Pt. 2) // Ephesians 4:25–32

371

How do I come back after drifting away from the Lord?

372

Does Paul explain depravity elsewhere?

373

Walking with Christ in Holiness // Ephesians 4:17–24

374

Meet Julie Day

375

Are There Essentially 2 Categories of Spiritual Gifts?

376

Walking with Christ Towards Maturity: An Applicational Overview // Ephesians 4:4–16

377

Is there validity to modern-day political prophets?

378

Potential Pitfalls for Followers of Christ

379

Walking with Christ Towards Maturity // Ephesians 4:12–16

380

5 Ways Spiritual Gifts Operate

381

Walking with Christ in Variety (Part 2) // Ephesians 4:7–11

382

Meet Tanner Battles

383

Who and what is the 435 Network?

384

Eyes to the Harvest

385

How does FFC give toward missions?

386

A bit more on variety and unity

387

Walking with Christ in Variety (Part 1) // Ephesians 4:7–11

388

How many should send and how many should go?

389

Use the Bible to read the Bible

390

Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 2) // Ephesians 4:4–6

391

Long-fused or short-tempered?

392

Walking with Christ in Unity (Part 1) // Ephesians 4:2–3

393

What’s your most impactful memory at FFC?

394

Why is hypocrisy so dangerous?

395

Walking with Christ // Ephesians 4:1

396

What does it mean to “abide”?

397

The Best Book I’ve Read on the Holy Spirit

398

The Fruit-Bearing Work of the Holy Spirit

399

Why would God create people knowing some of them would go to hell?

400

Loving your LGBTQ+ Neighbor

401

A Change of Affection

402

Was Jesus indwelt with the Holy Spirit?

403

How do we do greater works than Jesus?

404

The Helping Work of the Holy Spirit

405

Did Lot’s wife look back or *go* back before she was turned into a pillar of salt? And what can we learn from her and Lot in this story?

406

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

407

The Illuminating Work of the Holy Spirit

408

How can we talk to unbelievers about Christ without using “Christianese”?

409

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

410

The Indwelling Work of the Holy Spirit

411

Should one pastor’s voice be the final voice at a church? Is that the case at FFC?

412

2 More Observations About the Holy Spirit and Restoration

413

The Restoring Work of the Holy Spirit

414

If Adam hadn’t sinned, would humanity have lived in the garden forever?

415

Already, not yet

416

The Resurrecting Work of the Holy Spirit

417

Meet Brett Stiles

418

How can we continue to deepen our understanding of theology?

419

Understanding Pentecost

420

The Empowering Work of the Holy Spirit

421

How does FFC balance responding to everything and nothing culturally?

422

What is the Doctrine of Inseparable Operations?

423

The Creating Work of the Holy Spirit

424

Why is reading my Bible so difficult?

425

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

426

3 Things You Must Believe About the Holy Spirit

427

Meet Taylor Holt

428

Why is communicating in marriage so frustrating?

429

The Presence of God

430

Union with Christ: A Review of Ephesians 1–3

431

How do we disagree agreeably?

432

Lingering thoughts about the love of God

433

God’s Glory in Christ // Ephesians 3:14–21

434

What was God’s “plan A” for humanity?

435

Three results of understanding access in Christ

436

Access in Christ // Ephesians 3:7–13

437

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

438

Alive to God // Romans 6:1–14

439

If we’re dead to sin, why do we keep on sinning?

440

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

441

Dead to Sin // Romans 6:1–14

442

How Do We Love in the Middle of Differences?

443

United in Christ (Pt.2) // Ephesians 3:1–6

444

Why Was Jesus Righteously Angry When the Temple Was Misused?

445

Built Together in Christ // Ephesians 2:19–22

446

Unity and Uniformity

447

Reconciled in Christ // Ephesians 2:11–18

448

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

449

Created in Christ // Ephesians 2:10

450

Three Metaphors for Eating God’s Word

451

Displayed in Christ // Ephesians 2:1–9

452

Praying for Those In Christ // Ephesians 1:15–23

453

The Simplicity of God

454

Sealed in Christ // Ephesians 1:13–14

455

The Scottish Girl and Her Inheritance

456

Heirs in Christ // Ephesians 1:11–12

457

United in Christ // Ephesians 1:10

458

The Christian’s Lifestyle Posture

459

The God of All Life

460

The Extra Point – January 12

461

What Opportunity Wears

462

The Extra Point – January 7

463

Three Marks of a Faithful Servant

464

The Light of Christ’s Identity (Pt. 2)

465

The Light of Christ’s Identity (Pt. 1)

466

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

467

The Light of Christ’s Authority

468

The Extra Point Podcast – December 15

469

The Light of Christ’s Humanity and Deity

470

The Extra Point – December 9

471

Christ: The Gloriously Great Light of Christmas

472

Meet Molly Wierck

473

The Extra Point – December 1

474

Redeemed in Christ // Ephesians 1:7–9

475

The Extra Point – November 24

476

Chosen in Christ // Ephesians 1:5–6

477

The Extra Point – November 17

478

Chosen in Christ // Ephesians 1:4

479

Blessed in Christ // Ephesians 1:3–6

480

The Extra Point – November 3

481

Elders and Deacons: Together with the Church

482

Meet Jake Walton

483

The Extra Point – October 27

484

The Extra Point – October 20

485

God’s Passion, Our Mission

486

The Extra Point – October 13

487

Faithful in Christ // Ephesians 1:1–2

488

The Extra Point – October 4

489

The Incredible Doctrine of Union with Christ

490

The Extra Point – September 29

491

The Counter Culture Church [Part 4]

492

Meet Parker McGoldrick

493

The Extra Point – September 22

494

The Counter Culture Church [Part 3]

495

The Extra Point – September 15

496

The Counter Culture Church [Part 2]

497

The Extra Point – September 8

498

The Counter Culture Church [Part 1]

499

The Extra Point – September 1

500

But God: His Purpose // Genesis 50:20

501

The Extra Point – August 25

502

But God: His Forgiveness // Psalm 130:3–4

503

The Extra Point Roundtable: Psalm 73

504

But God: His Strength // Psalm 73:26

505

But God: His Comfort // 2 Cor. 7:6

506

But God: His Mercy // Philippians 2:27

507

But God: His Foundation // 2 Timothy 2:19

508

But God: His Church (Part 2) // 1 Cor. 12:24-25

509

But God: His Church // 1 Cor. 3:6

510

But God: His Life // Psalm 49:15

511

But God: His Promises // Genesis 8:1

512

But God: His Salvation // 1 Corinthians 1:27–29

513

But God: His Salvation // Ephesians 2:1–10

514

But God: His Love // Romans 5:8

515

Spiritual Gifts: Functionality and Profitability (Part 2)

516

Spiritual Gifts: Functionality and Profitability // Romans 12:6–8

517

Spiritual Gifts: Unity with Variety // Romans 12:4–5

518

Reconvening with Confidence During Covid: A Pastor Talks with a Nurse Practitioner and a Medical Statistician

519

Spiritual Gifts: Sobriety with Humility // Romans 12:3

520

Spiritual Gifts: Their Placement and Priority // Romans 12:1–8

521

Why You Should Be Thankful for the Present Infinitive // 1 Timothy 3:1–7

522

Resurrection Realities (Part 2) // Mark 16:9–20

523

Coronavirus, Copeland, and King Jesus: Biblical Perspectives on Sovereignty, Healing, Civics, and Cultural Disruption

524

Resurrection Realities // Mark 16:1–8

525

Christ Crucified: Our Substitute // Mark 15:16–39

526

Christ Crucified: Our Substitute // Mark 15:6–15

527

Christ Crucified: Our Sufferer // Mark 14:43–15:5

528

The Four-Fold Power of Prayer During Trials // Mark 14:32–42

529

The King: Sovereign and Sacrificial // Mark 14:12–31

530

The King: Anointed and Betrayed // Mark 14:1–11

531

Enduring to the End (Part 2) // Mark 13:24–37

532

Enduring to the End (Part 1) // Mark 13:1–23

533

The Culminating Contrast That Points to the Cross // Mark 12:38–44

534

Identifying True Deliverance // Mark 12:13–37

535

2020 Men’s Conference – Session 3

536

2020 Men’s Conference – Session 2

537

2020 Men’s Conference – Session 1

538

The Goal of Glorification // 1 Corinthians 6:18–20

539

Seeing Sin Seriously // 1 Corinthians 6:18–20

540

November 2019 Fireside Chat

541

Union with Christ // 1 Corinthians 6:15–17

542

The Beauty and Blessing of the Body // 1 Corinthians 6:12–14

543

Growing in 2020 // Colossians 1:3–14

544

God’s Fulfilled Promise // Matthew 1:18–25

545

God’s Singular Purpose // Matthew 1:12–17

546

God’s Preserving Power // Matthew 1:6b–11

547

God’s Sovereign Grace // Matthew 1:2–6a

548

Turning the Tables [Part 3] // Mark 12:1–12

549

Turning the Tables [Part 2] // Mark 11:12–33

550

Turning the Tables [Part 1] // Mark 10:46–11:11

551

Same Song, Third Verse // Mark 10:32–45

552

The Crossroads of Conversion // Mark 10:13–31

553

The Church’s Missionary Song [Part 2] // Psalm 96

554

The Church’s Missionary Song [Part 1] // Psalm 96

555

Why Marriage Demands Discipleship // Mark 10:1–12

556

The DNA of Discipleship // Mark 9:30–50

557

The Delightful Duty of Deacons

558

The Necessity of Dependance // Mark 9:14–29

559

Continuing God’s Work // Joshua 4:19–24

560

A Window into the Kingdom // Mark 9:1–13

561

The Centrality of Jesus in our Confession and Mission // Mark 8:27–38

562

Missing the Forest for the Trees // Mark 7:24–8:26

563

The Root of What’s Really Wrong // Mark 7:1–23

564

The Comprehensive Compassion of Jesus // Mark 6:31–56

565

Called by the Sovereign, Sent to Serve // Mark 6:7–30

566

Stumbling Into Hell // Mark 6:1–6

567

Why Christ Has Ultimate Control // Mark 4:35–5:43

568

The Explanation That Lets Me Sleep // Mark 4:26–34

569

The Center of Christ’s Worthiness // Revelation 5:9–10

570

Watching God Unleash His Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

571

The Profitability of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

572

The Variety of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

573

The Unity of the Gifts // 1 Corinthians 12:4–11

574

The Evidential Aspect of God’s Salvation // Mark 4:1–25

575

The Blasphemy Challenge // Mark 3:20–35

576

What Urgency Demands //Mark 3:7–19

577

Q and A with Jesus (Part 3) // Mark 2:23–3:6

578

Q and A with Jesus (Part 2) // Mark 2:18–22

579

A Week in the Life of Jesus (Part 2)

580

A Week in the Life of Jesus (Part 1)

581

Merry Christ[ology]mas – Part 1

582

Why did this happen?

583

What does God require?

584

Who’s on the throne?

585

Is God’s judgment justified?

586

Hezekiah and Prayer

587

Does prosperity equal godliness?

588

Is there any hope?

589

Is judgment coming?

590

The Matter of Multiplication

591

Under Your Roof: “X” at Home

592

When “X” Comes through (÷)

593

When “X” Comes by (+)

594

When “X” Comes by (-)

595

“X” Spotlight: France

596

Of All Nations: “X” Across the Ocean

597

Food, fields, and fruit

598

Do you see what I see?

599

Will God save anyone?

600

Do you trust God?

601

Is There No God?

602

The Dangerous Duty of Soul Watching [Part 2]

603

The Dangerous Duty of Soul Watching [Part 1]

604

Our Source of Comfort During Difficult Times

605

The Leash of Negative Relationships

606

The Treadmill of Old Habits

607

The Trap of Wrong Thinking

608

The Absence of Biblical Forgiveness [Part 2]

609

The Absence of Biblical Forgiveness [Part 1]

610

The Rot of Lingering Bitterness

611

The Lack of Genuine Regeneration [Part 2]

612

The Lack of Genuine Regeneration [Part 1]

613

The Marathon of Making Disciples

614

The Goal of Discipleship

615

The Process of Discipleship

616

The Qualifier of Discipleship

617

The Command of Discipleship

618

The Pattern of Discipleship

619

The Source of Discipleship

620

The Genetics of Discipleship

621

Our Incomprehensible King

622

Our Gracious King

623

Our Jealous King

624

Our Faithful King

625

The Great “I Am” of Easter

626

Bad Kings, Good Kings, the Best King

627

The Parable of the Prophet

628

Stupidity Under Sovereignty

629

The Divided Kingdom

630

The Rise and Fall of Solomon (Part 2)

631

The Rise and Fall of Solomon (Part 1)

632

Solomon’s House of Prayer

633

The Humble Way of Wisdom and the Subtle Trap of Compromise

634

The Deep State of Israel and the Definite Plan of God

635

The Call for Fluency

636

The Need for Margin

637

The Matter of Frequency

638

The Issue of Perspective

639

Resting in the Creator

640

The Impeccable Timing of God’s Greatest Gift

641

Remembering Jesus: Communion

642

Identifying with Jesus: Baptism

643

Where Judgment Ends

644

The True King of Israel

645

The Hard but Holy Work of Restoration

646

The Sin and the Sins (Part 3)

647

The Sin and the Sins (Part 2)

648

Turning the World Upside Down

649

The Sin and the Sins

650

The Graciousness of the King

651

The Covenant with the King

652

The Casualty of Casualness

653

The King that Points to the King

654

Civil War and Sovereignty

655

How the Mighty Have Fallen!

656

Kingdom: God Reigns

657

Church: God Sends

658

Holy Spirit: God Empowers

659

Resurrection: God Saves

660

Cross: God Dies

661

Incarnation: God Comes

662

Fall: God Judges

663

Man: God’s Image Bearer

664

Angels: God Helps

665

Satan & Demons: Creation Rebels

666

Creation: God Makes

667

Revelation: God Speaks

668

Trinity: God Is

669

God Among Us!

670

Man on the Rise

671

Man on the Run (Part 3)

672

Man on the Run (Part 2)

673

Man on the Run (Part 1)

674

The Dreadful Triumphant Grave

675

The Terrible Beautiful Cross

676

The Face of God’s Faithfulness

677

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart (Pt. 2)

678

David: A Man After God’s Own Heart

679

The Best Thing You Can Do Today

680

A Contrast of Character(s)

681

Mercy in the Morning

682

Saul: A King After Man’s Own Image

683

Revival’s Reversal

684

Revival’s Return

685

Ichabod and the Lost Ark (Pt 2)

686

Ichabod and the Lost Ark

687

The Contrast

688

The Intersection

689

A Theology of Good Works

690

Born This Day: Jesus

691

Born This Day: Christ the Lord

692

Born This Day: A Baby

693

Born This Day: A Savior

694

The Church’s Character and Conduct (Part 2)

695

The Church’s Conduct and Character

696

The Elders’ Task: Protecting the Flock

697

The Church’s Foundation and Leadership

698

Special Speaker: Brad Buser

699

The Fallout of False Doctrine

700

The Path to Confident and Continued Obedience

701

The Lord is Always Faithful

702

Prayer in the Mission of God

703

God’s Calling and Our Commitment

704

Clarity and Confidence about Christ’s Coming

705

Uncommon Community, Unstoppable Commission

706

Being Made Worthy

707

The Lord of the Churches

708

Laodicea: The Church that Makes God Vomit

709

Philadelphia: The Church that Keeps God’s Word

710

Sardis: The Church of the Walking Dead

711

Thyatira: The Church of Cultural Tolerance

712

Pergamum: The Church of Corrupt Compromise

713

Smyrna: The Church that Wears a Crown

714

Ephesus: The Church of Loveless Formality

715

Bringing Back the Wandering Brother

716

Praying Like Jesus Taught: Forgiveness

717

Praying Like Jesus Taught: Simplicity

718

Praying Like Jesus Taught: Humility

719

Elijah on Prayer

720

The Power of a Praying Church

721

Paul on the Coming of the Lord

722

Pursuing Patience

723

Winning the War Within (Pt. 4)

724

Winning the War Within (Pt. 3)

725

Winning the War Within (Pt. 2)

726

Winning the War Within

727

Why We Preach: The Glory of the Gospel

728

What We Preach: The Grace of the Gospel

729

Paul on Words

730

What Wisdom Wears

731

The Power of the Tongue

732

A Working Man’s Faith

733

The Problem with Partiality

734

The Law and the Christian

735

How do I know if I’ve received the Word?

736

Job on Trial(s)

737

The Gift of Trials

738

The Trouble with Trials

739

Intro to the Epistle of James

740

Scenes 3–5: An Unexpected Trip

741

Scene 2: An Unexpected King

742

Scene 1: An Unexpected Dream

743

Contending for the Faith

744

Truth Walkers: Warning #2

745

Truth Walkers: Warning #1

746

Overcoming the Tyranny of the Past

747

Paul’s Postcard to Philemon

748

The Great Commission Motive

749

The Great Commission Mandate // Matthew 28:18–20

750

Deacons and the Unhindered Church

751

What God Didn’t Do / Jonah 3:10

752

A Real Look at Repentance / Jonah 3:4-9

753

The Echo of Grace / Jonah 3:1-3

754

The Way Back/ He Honors Us / Jonah 2:8-10

755

The Way Back/ He Humbles Us / Jonah 2:3-9

756

The Way Back/ He Hears / Jonah 2:1-2

757

God Will Not Let You Sleep / Jonah 1:4-16

758

What Running Reveals / Jonah 1:1-3

759

No Where to Hide / Jonah

760

The Church’s Entrustment / 1 Timothy 6:20-21

761

The Church’s Warning / 1 Timothy 6:3-19

762

The Church’s Reputation / 1 Timothy 6:1-2

763

The Church’s Elders / 1 Timothy 5:17-25

764

The Church’s Widows / 1 Timothy 5:3-16

765

The Church’s Behavior / 1 Timothy 5:1-2

766

The Church’s Responsibility / 1 Timothy 4:1-16

767

The Church’s Conduct | 1 Timothy 3:14-16

768

The Church’s Leaders | 1 Timothy 3:1-13

769

The Church’s Members | 1 Timothy 2:1-15

770

The Church’s Messenger | 1 Timothy 1:12-20

771

The Church’s Message | 1 Timothy 1:1-11

772

The Victorious Nature of God | Isaiah 64-66

773

The Truthful Nature of God | Isaiah 58

774

The Exclusive Nature of God | Isaiah 49-52

775

The Responsive Nature of God | Isaiah 36-39

776

The Loving Nature of God | Isaiah 53

777

The Restorative Nature of God | Isaiah 34-35

778

The Chastening Nature of God | Isaiah 28-33

779

Aligning Our Lives

780

The Sovereign God | Isaiah 13-27

781

Understanding the Task | Habakkuk 2:14

782

The Redeeming Nature of God | Isaiah 7-12

783

The Judicial Nature of God | Isaiah 2-4

784

The Holy Nature of God (Pt 2) | Isaiah 6

785

Captured! Overview of Isaiah | Isaiah 1

786

Captured | Isaiah 1:1

787

The Small Gift of Simplicity | Micah 6:1-7:20

788

The Small Gift of Security | Micah 3:1-5:15

789

Significance of Small Things

790

Passin’ the Faith Along | Joshua 23-24

791

Staking Your Claim | Joshua 13-22

792

Devilish Deception | Joshua 9

793

Ambushing Your Ai | Joshua 8

794

An Achan, Breakin’ Heart | Joshua 7

795

The Walls Came Tumblin’ Down | Joshua 6

796

The Call of the Conqueror | Joshua 5

797

Crossing Over | Joshua 3-4

798

A Case of Faith | Joshua 2:1-24

799

Borderline Believers | Joshua 1:10-17

800

Fear Factor | Joshua 1:1-9

801

Today | Joshua 1:1-2; Joshua 24:15

802

Footprints of Forgiveness | Mark 14:66-72

803

Footprints of Hope | Matthew 2:1-2:12

804

Footprints of Courage | Matthew 1:18-25

805

Footprints of Faith | Luke 1:26-38

806

Trusted/ A Review | Genesis 37-50

807

Week Seven/ Community | Luke 20:20-26

808

Week Six/ Scripture | Luke 19:47-48

809

Trusted with a Household | Genesis 46-50

810

Week Five/ Worship | Luke 19:28-44

811

Trusted with a Heritage | Genesis 42-44; 46-50

812

Week Four/ Giving | Luke 18:18-19:9

813

Trusted with a Country | Genesis 40-41

814

Week Three/ Humility | Luke 18:9-17

815

Trusted with a Prison | Genesis 39:6-23

816

Week Two/ Prayer

817

Week One/ Forgiveness | Luke 17:1-10

818

Trusted/ Overview | Genesis 37-50

819

Jesus, Our Jubilee | Luke 4:14-30

820

When the Word Comes In | Psalm 119

821

From Wonder to Wander | Psalm 95

822

When Worship Turns to Worry | Psalm 73

823

The Only One Worthy | Psalm 47

824

Where Worship Begins | Psalm 32

825

Living a Lifestyle of Praise | Psalms

826

Grace in the Graveyard | Ephesians 2:1-9

827

What Does Giving Do? | 2 Corinthians 9

828

End Times Q and A

829

Is Heaven More?

830

Is Jesus Really Coming Back?

831

The Church in Prophecy

832

Are We Living in Last Days?

833

When the Word Comes In | Nehemiah 8:1-13:31

834

Responding to Resistance | Nehemiah 5:1-19

835

Backbones and Drawing Boards, 2 | Nehemiah 4:1-23

836

Backbones and Drawing Boards, 1 | Nehemiah 4:1-23

837

Not Coming Down or Going Back | Nehemiah 4:1-23

838

Portrait of a Biblical Leader | Nehemiah 2:1-3:32

839

The Best Prayer Ever | Nehemiah 1:4-11

840

Failure vs. Faith | Nehemiah 1:1-4

841

How to Get Things Done | Nehemiah 1:1-13:31