FBC Independence Podcast

Each of us forms one body in Christ, yet God has given us distinct gifts according to His grace. Today, we continue our series on Spiritual Gifts by focusing on two essential motivations within the church: Leadership...

In this episode, we continue our series "God Is Up To Something!" by diving into the transition from the earthly ministry of Jesus to the birth of the early church. We explore why Jesus told His disciples it was...

In this episode, we continue our series "God Is Up To Something!" by diving into the transition from the earthly ministry of Jesus to the birth of the early church. We explore why Jesus told His disciples it was...

Feeling like life is a whirlwind? The early disciples felt the same way in Acts 1. The answer isn't a new plan; it’s a new perspective. God is up to something! Stop trying to be His consultant and start living in His...

Easter is the ultimate reminder that change doesn't mean "the end." Because Jesus is alive, our hope is renewed and our future is bright. David Scott concludes our series with a powerful look at the Resurrection...

What keeps a church standing when the faces on stage change? It isn’t a personality—it’s a Foundation. This week, Mr. Dave walks us through why our church remains "firmly planted" because it is built on the only...

In the wake of leadership change, it’s easy to feel uncertain about the future. In this first installment of our "Unchanging Christ" series, David Scott explores the comforting truth of Psalm 23 and John 10: The Good...

Throughout my formal ‘preacher’ education, I was privileged to take all sorts of classes; biblical studies, histories of various churches and groups, and, especially interesting, were the classes that dealt with the...

Several years ago, I had purchased an old pickup with engine problems; the plan was to do a quick repair and sell it, and make some profit. I read a few articles about the process, and a couple mentioned a ‘trick’ that...

I recently came across a story, told by a college professor, about an experience she had in which she believed God had clearly directed her in a specific situation. The Professor (Joan) told the story of a young woman...

I recently had a conversation with a young minister about the ministry of a church in the area. The church was struggling to reach young people, even though they offered a variety of good, bible-centered ministries in...

After a long, high-speed chase early one morning in March of 1991, Rodney King was dragged out of his car and severely beaten by 4 LAPD officers. His beating was a horrendous abuse of police power, and, when the...

I was talking to a young man at a Christian ministers’ gathering a few weeks ago, and I asked him what position he held in the church where he served. He said he was a “worship leader.” I asked him what he meant, which...

The last time they were together, Jesus instructed his disciples, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “God therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the...

I remember the question I asked my mother one morning, "Do we have to go to church? I was sick of going to church all the time! I had things to do: bikes to ride, pigs in the barnyard to tease, creeks to fish, and...