FLC Podcast

In this message titled "Let's Roll," Pastor Scott Thomas discusses breaking out of stagnation and moving forward in faith. He uses biblical examples such as the Israelites at Mount Sinai and Abraham's journey to illustrate how comfort, fear, and disobedience can keep us stuck in one place, preventing us from reaching our God-given promises. Pastor Scott encourages us to recognize the "mountains" a...

In this message entitled "It's a Love Thang," Pastor Caleb Thomas shares the fundamental importance of love as both a divine principle and a practical way of life. He explains that Jesus established loving God and loving people as inseparable commandments, with our vertical relationship with God informing our horizontal relationships with others. Pastor Caleb breaks down three key aspects of love...

In this message titled "Can You Dig It?", Pastors Scott and Cindy Thomas explore the critical role of communication in relationships and life quality, using the metaphor of a shovel to illustrate three key principles. They emphasize that God has given everyone a "shovel" - representing our ability to communicate - and explain how we can use it to bury the past (through forgiveness), build the pres...

In this message "Get Back Up," Pastor Scott Thomas shares an encouraging word about perseverance and God's faithfulness during difficult times. He uses Biblical examples like Joseph, Moses, and Job to illustrate how God helps people recover and rise again after falling, while emphasizing that God's best work often happens in our lives when we understand His love, support, and plan for us. Pastor S...

Pastor Scott Thomas shares an insightful message about understanding relationships through a Christian perspective, emphasizing that before we can define any relationship ("What are we?"), we must first understand our individual purpose and relationship with God. He outlines three key elements that help identify and strengthen relationships: commitment to Christ as the foundation, active pursuit o...

Pastor Scott Thomas shares a powerful message about the importance of encouragement, emphasizing that we all need to both give and receive encouragement. He highlights how encouragement is a spiritual weapon that strengthens individuals and builds community, showing that it impacts both the person giving and receiving support. Drawing from biblical references, Pastor Scott challenges believers to...

Pastor Scott shares a powerful message about putting God first in our lives, drawing parallels between ancient agricultural principles and modern-day faith challenges. He uses the biblical story of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal to illustrate how we, like the ancient Israelites, must choose whether to trust God or modern-day "idols" such as money, power, and career success. Throu...

In this message, Pastor Scott Thomas explores the theme of stepping into new directions with faith, using the biblical story of Jesus instructing Simon Peter to cast his nets into deep water (Luke 5:4-7) as a central example. He emphasizes that true faith isn't about constantly feeling spiritual, but rather about trusting God's Word enough to take action even when it seems illogical to our natural...

In this message entitled "GPS and The Ladder," Pastor Scott Thomas emphasizes the importance of living life to its fullest potential by making intentional choices in our spiritual journey. He outlines three key principles: having the right goal (making Jesus our highest aim), surrounding ourselves with the right people (who encourage and strengthen our faith), and taking the right steps (consisten...

In this New Year's Eve message titled "Stoned," Pastor Scott Thomas explores the biblical account from Joshua 4 where the Israelites placed two stacks of stones - one in the Jordan River and one in their camp - as memorials of both God's faithfulness and their commitment to follow Him. He draws parallels to our own spiritual journey, emphasizing how God often works powerfully in our "midnight" mom...

Drawing on the story of the disciples who didn't recognize Jesus because they were focused on their disappointments, Pastor Caleb Thomas explains how our past experiences and unmet expectations can lead to spiritual delusions that cloud our ability to see God's presence. Focusing on the past allows it to master you, but shifting your focus to God and trusting Him enables you to see the blessings a...

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Scott Thomas explores the profound symbolism behind Jesus's birth through a message titled "The Lamb and The Light." He explains how the circumstances of Jesus's birth parallel the traditional preparation of sacrificial lambs in Jewish temple worship, highlighting that the shepherds who witnessed His birth were actually trained Levitical shepherds who typicall...

In this message titled "UnWrapped," Pastor Scott Thomas explores how the Christmas story teaches us about discovering Jesus through life's circumstances. He draws parallels between unwrapping Christmas presents and how God reveals His promises to us, using the shepherds' experience of finding Jesus as a central example. Pastor Scott emphasizes that while life's challenges and difficult circumstanc...

In his message "ChaosMas: Comfort vs. Peace," Pastor Scott Thomas explores how Jesus enters into the messiness of human life to bring transformation and hope. He explains that Christ's purpose is not to provide simple comfort, but to fundamentally restore and rebuild our lives, moving us from chaos to peace across spiritual, emotional, and relational dimensions. Pastor Scott emphasizes that true p...

In Pastor Scott Thomas's message "O Crazy Night," he explores the chaotic nature of life and Christ's birth, emphasizing that Jesus is present with us in our most challenging moments. Drawing from biblical narratives and Christmas carols, Pastor Scott shares a powerful message of hope, explaining that Jesus was born into a world of disorder and understands our struggles, offering strength and peac...

Pastor Scott's message "Change It" powerfully explores how our perspective can transform our life's narrative and spiritual journey. He uses the biblical story of Leah to illustrate how shifting our focus from self-centered pain to gratitude and praise can fundamentally change our circumstances and legacy. The core message challenges us to understand that our attitude toward God - whether rooted i...

Pastor Scott teaches that gratitude is an intentional attitude, not just a momentary feeling, and that we live "downstream" from a God who generously provides blessings we didn't earn. He warns against complaining and shows how a lack of thankfulness can prevent us from experiencing God's promises. By recognizing every good gift as coming from God and maintaining an attitude of gratitude, we can t...

In this message, Pastor Scott teaches us about creating a spiritual feast that can fill the emptiness in our community, using the metaphor of a banquet table. He emphasizes that through hope, healing, honor, and creating a sense of home, the church can become a place that restores and rebuilds people's lives, particularly focusing on how everyone has the potential to change and grow. Pastor Scott...

In this message "HOLD," Pastor Scott Thomas teaches that while salvation is our position in Jesus Christ, maintaining that position requires personal dedication and commitment. He emphasizes that although salvation is Jesus's work, our role is to actively strengthen our grip on faith through focus, faithfulness, and fierce dedication. Pastor Scott warns against casual Christianity, encouraging bel...

Pastor Caleb uses the metaphor of a sharp axe to illustrate how Jesus died for a powerful, transformative salvation, not a dull one. He emphasizes three key aspects of salvation: recognizing it as an unearnable gift of God's grace, restoring its power through genuine repentance, and renewing our hearts through daily sanctification. Through these principles, Pastor Caleb explains that salvation isn...

In this message titled "Last Call," Pastor Scott Thomas discusses how to maintain faith and stay strong during challenging and uncertain times, drawing parallels between the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and current world events. He explores Jesus's teachings from Matthew 24 about the signs of the end times, including social unrest, persecution of Christians, and widespread deception, while emphas...

Pastor Scott addresses several challenging and seemingly scary verses from the Bible, using them to convey a central message about putting Jesus first in our lives. Through his examination of these scriptures, he explains that Jesus should be prioritized over everyone (including family), everything (including possessions), and ourselves (including our reputation). Pastor Scott emphasizes that when...

Pastor Caleb's message "Our Response" emphasizes the importance of responding spiritually to natural situations. He outlines four key principles: believing in God's purpose, speaking positive and uplifting words, putting faith into action, and persevering through challenges. Through these principles, Pastor Caleb encourages the congregation to approach life's storms with a spiritual perspective, r...

Pastor Scott Thomas is sharing a message about the concept of a "Dangerous Church" and the importance of spiritual growth. He emphasizes the idea of progressing through different stages of faith, represented by four chairs, with the fourth chair being the ultimate goal for every believer. Pastor Scott encourages the congregation to imitate Christ and live out biblical principles, stressing that th...

Pastor Scott Thomas is sharing a message about the concept of a "Dangerous Church" and its importance in fulfilling God's plan. He emphasizes that the church has three main purposes: to worship God, build believers, and reach non-believers. Pastor Scott argues that a truly effective church should be "dangerous" in its commitment to truth, forgiveness, change, and love, challenging cultural decepti...