In this inspiring message from Flipside Church, guest speaker Jeff Stemple shares a heartfelt and relatable reflection on life’s challenges, drawing from his personal experiences as a husband, father, and long-time staff member celebrating ten years at Flipside. Jeff humorously recounts the overwhelming early days of parenting his two daughters and how those moments led to a season of feeling spiritually and emotionally numb. Connecting his story to the biblical church in Ephesus, Jeff explores ...
Jun 30, 2025•40 min•Season 33Ep. 7
In this compelling kickoff to a new sermon series on Second Timothy, Pastor Karl dives into the heartfelt final letter of the Apostle Paul, written from a Roman dungeon as he faced imminent execution. Set against the backdrop of Nero’s brutal persecution of Christians, Paul’s words to Timothy—a young pastor and his beloved mentee—carry profound urgency and clarity. Pastor Karl unpacks the historical context of Paul’s imprisonment and the demonic wave of persecution under Nero, emphasizing Paul’s...
Jun 24, 2025•45 min•Season 33Ep. 7
In this special Father's Day episode, guest speaker Jeff Stemple delivers a powerful message at Flipside Church, wrapping up a series on 1 Timothy 6. Reflecting on his own experience as a father, Jeff shares a humorous yet poignant story about being called out by his daughter for his "addiction to productivity," sparking a deeper exploration of contentment. Drawing from Paul’s letter to Timothy, Jeff addresses the dangers of discontentment—how it distorts the past, ruins the present, and robs th...
Jun 16, 2025•34 min•Season 33Ep. 6
In this heartfelt and insightful sermon from Pastor Karl, we explore the biblical concept of the church as a family, drawing from 1 Timothy Chapter 5. Pastor Karl emphasizes that the church thrives on relationships, not rules, and celebrates the community's role in honoring milestones like graduations and new births. He highlights the importance of mentorship, showcasing how older generations mentor the younger ones in faith and character. Delving into 1 Timothy, Pastor Karl unpacks Paul’s guida...
Jun 09, 2025•57 min•Season 33Ep. 5
In this powerful episode, Pastor Karl continues into the book of First Timothy, exploring the apostle Paul's heartfelt letter to his young protégé, Timothy, written from prison as Paul faced the end of his life. Pastor Karl unpacks the timeless charge to Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus, emphasizing the critical role of the church as a place of grace and sound doctrine. He highlights Paul’s call to guard biblical truth and guide people into it, especially in a world prone to drift ...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr•Season 33Ep. 4
In this sermon, Pastor Karl dives into First Timothy Chapter 3, exploring the roles and qualifications of church leaders as outlined by the Apostle Paul. He emphasizes that titles like elder and deacon are not about elevating status but activating service within the church. Pastor Karl unpacks the historical context of the synagogue system to clarify Paul’s intent, highlighting that elders (overseers, pastors, or shepherds) and deacons (servants) are defined by their character and commitment to ...
May 26, 2025•50 min•Season 33Ep. 3
In this compelling sermon, Pastor Karl dives into 1 Timothy Chapter 2, continuing his verse-by-verse journey through the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine in guiding the church and individual Christians. Pastor Karl unpacks the big idea that God's ordering is not about oppression but orchestration, designed for our protection and flourishing. He explores Paul’s instructions to the church, highlighting the roles of grace, prayer, and devotion in the life of a Christ-follower. ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr•Season 33Ep. 2
In this episode, Pastor Karl kicks off a new 10-week sermon series diving into the letters of 1st and 2nd Timothy. Speaking on Mother’s Day, he highlights the powerful influence of faithful mothers and grandmothers, drawing from Timothy’s own story, shaped by his mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois. Pastor Karl emphasizes the core theme of these letters: what a Jesus community believes—its doctrine—directly shapes how it lives. Exploring 1st Timothy Chapter 1, he unpacks Paul’s charge to Timot...
May 12, 2025•52 min•Season 33Ep. 1
In this powerful episode, Pastor Karl unpacks Romans 15 and 16, diving into the transformative "dynamite" power of the Gospel that saves, sanctifies, and stabilizes believers. He explores Paul’s call to selflessness, urging the church to live for others as Christ did, and emphasizes the unshakable hope granted by the Holy Spirit. Celebrating the diverse, tireless servants listed in Romans 16—like Phoebe and Priscilla—Pastor Karl challenges listeners to reject passivity and serve without seeking ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 32Ep. 15
In this compelling episode, Pastor Karl dives into Romans 14, exploring what he calls "Applied Christianity." This chapter challenges both seasoned and new believers to navigate the balance between personal freedom in Christ and public restraint for the sake of others. Pastor Karl unpacks the concept of spiritual maturity, emphasizing private liberty and public restriction as biblical principles rooted in love. He addresses the tension between those strong in faith, who live in the freedom of gr...
Apr 28, 2025•50 min•Season 32Ep. 14
Join Pastor Karl for a powerful Easter Sunday message from John 20, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Pastor Karl explores the profound truth that the resurrection is not just a historical event but a personal invitation to encounter the living Jesus. Through the stories of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John at the empty tomb, he illustrates how what we see in the resurrection shapes how we live. Discover the significance of Mary's transformed life, the disciples' journ...
Apr 21, 2025•46 min•Season 32Ep. 13
Join Pastor Karl as he dives into the significance of Palm Sunday, also known as the Triumphal Entry, in this compelling episode. Explore why this day, marking Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem on the 10th of Nissan, holds profound historical and spiritual importance. Pastor Karl highlights three key insights from John 12: Jesus is more appealing than religion, offering grace over ritual; Scripture is more reliable than opinion, fulfilling ancient prophecies with precision; and following Jesus as an a...
Apr 14, 2025•45 min•Season 32Ep. 13
In this powerful message we unpack Romans 13’s call to submit to governing authorities as part of God’s design. He acknowledges the difficulty of this teaching, especially in unjust systems, but emphasizes that submission reflects trust in God’s sovereignty. Balancing this, he highlights when civil disobedience is biblical—when obedience to authorities conflicts with clear Scripture, as seen in examples like Peter, Daniel, and the Hebrew midwives. Pastor Karl urges the church to wake up from spi...
Apr 07, 2025•56 min•Season 32Ep. 13
In this sermon, Pastor Karl explores Romans 12, where Paul shifts from 11 chapters of doctrine—God’s mercy and grace through Christ—to a call for transformed living. He unpacks verses 1-2, urging believers to offer themselves as "living sacrifices," choosing holiness and renewing their minds to discern God’s will, contrasting worldly conformity with the metamorphosis of a Christ-centered life. Pastor Karl emphasizes that knowing truth must lead to doing and becoming, using personal anecdotes to ...
Mar 31, 2025•51 min•Season 32Ep. 12
In this powerful message, Pastor Karl dives into Romans chapter 11, exploring God’s cosmic plan to save anyone who desires salvation. He unpacks the heartbeat of Romans: God’s unstoppable mission to redeem sinners by grace through faith and our response of worship and service. Focusing on the Greek word "sozo" (salvation), Pastor Karl traces God’s saving work through Israel’s past, present, and future, showing how His promises to Israel shape His promises to us as Gentiles. He emphasizes that Go...
Mar 24, 2025•51 min•Season 32Ep. 11
In this engaging sermon, guest speaker David White steps in for Pastor Karl to unpack Romans 10, a chapter rich with the promise of salvation—or "soteria," as it’s called in Greek. Diving into Romans 10, David explores Paul’s heartfelt plea for his fellow Israelites to embrace salvation through faith, not works. With personal stories—like his dad’s grace-filled response to bike-stealing teens—he illustrates the difference between mercy (not getting what we deserve) and grace (getting what we don...
Mar 17, 2025•55 min•Season 32Ep. 10
In this episode, Pastor Karl dives into Romans 9, kicking off a deep exploration of God’s plan, specifically as it relates to the nation of Israel. Providing a roadmap for Romans: chapters 1-3 address God’s wrath, 3-8 celebrate His grace, 9-11 reveal His plan, and 12-16 guide us in living out His will. Romans 9 focuses on Israel’s past, drawing heavily from Old Testament history—Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Esau, Jacob, Moses, and the prophets—to show that God’s choice of His people is rooted in gra...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min•Season 32Ep. 9
Join Pastor Karl as he wraps up Romans 8 in this powerful sermon, diving into verses 29-39. In this message, he explores how God works all things together for good—not for our ease or comfort, but to conform us to the image of Jesus. Pastor Karl tackles big topics like predestination, free will, and God’s providence, showing how our trust in God’s character fuels our faith. Discover what it means to live as a "hyper conqueror"—not just surviving life’s battles, but rejoicing in them with the str...
Mar 03, 2025•48 min•Season 32Ep. 8
In this inspiring episode, Pastor Karl takes listeners through the richness of Romans 8, a chapter he calls the "sparkle of the diamond" of God’s Word. While setting the stage to cover verses 1-20 in depth this week (with 29-39 to follow next week), he weaves in key insights from the entire chapter. Beginning with the freeing truth of "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," Pastor Karl explains how Jesus liberates us from the law of sin and death, replacing it with a new life empowe...
Feb 24, 2025•48 min•Season 32Ep. 8
In this powerful message, we dive into the tension of Romans 7 and the liberating truth of Romans 8. The struggle with sin is real—we fail, we fall short, and guilt reminds us of our imperfections. But in Christ, there is no condemnation. Jesus has taken our punishment, and through His grace, we are freed from the exhausting cycle of performance and shame. This episode unpacks the incredible reality of stepping out of the “grave clothes” of guilt and legalism and into a life of true freedom. If ...
Feb 17, 2025•48 min•Season 32Ep. 7
In this powerful message, guest speaker Michael Rondon unpacks Romans 6, reminding us not to look back at our old lives but to fix our eyes on Jesus and move forward in faith. He challenges us to consider whether we are living dead to sin or still trapped in it, urging us to embrace the full assurance of salvation and the transformative power of God’s grace. With practical steps—Know, Reckon, Resist, and Replace—Michael encourages us to actively live out our faith, allowing God to lead and shape...
Feb 10, 2025•41 min•Season 32Ep. 6
In this episode, we dive deep into Romans 5, exploring the incredible grace of God and the hope we have through Jesus Christ. Paul reminds us that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us—demonstrating God’s love beyond our comprehension. We discuss the significance of justification by faith, the contrast between Adam and Christ, and the assurance we have in God’s favor. As we unpack these verses, we see that where sin increases, grace abounds even more. No matter our past, God’s grace is...
Feb 03, 2025•50 min•Season 32Ep. 5
In this episode, we explore the powerful theme of faith, focusing on the unwavering trust in God's promises despite life's challenges. Pastor Karl encourages us to acknowledge our limitations without lowering our expectations of God's ability to fulfill His promises. Drawing from the example of Abraham's faith, the episode highlights the importance of being fully persuaded in God's power to perform what He has promised, even when the process is uncertain. The message also emphasizes that righteo...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min•Season 32Ep. 4
In this episode, we delve into the meaning of the gospel, which translates to "good news," as presented in the book of Romans. The discussion explores the seeming contradiction in the first two chapters of Romans, where the emphasis on humanity's failings and the weight of sin paints a picture of bad news. However, this groundwork serves to highlight the profoundness of the gospel's message. Paul’s approach is likened to a jeweler displaying a diamond against a dark background—by first showing t...
Jan 20, 2025•44 min•Season 32Ep. 3
This episode begins by unpacking the meaning of the word 'gospel,' which translates to 'news that brings joy.' Drawing heavily on the writings of the Apostle Paul, we explore the profound significance of this message, examining its historical context and its relevance for modern believers. Through Paul's teachings and thoughtful reflection, the discussion emphasizes the hope, renewal, and transformative power the gospel offers to those who embrace it. Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel...
Jan 13, 2025•47 min•Season 32Ep. 2
In this episode, we delve into the theme of grace—what it means, how it manifests in our lives, and why it plays such a vital role in personal growth and faith. Through real-life stories, scripture references, and thoughtful reflection, we explore the transformative power of grace in times of struggle and triumph. Join us as we unpack the depth of grace and how embracing it can lead to renewal and hope. Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel " Flipside Christian Church " Join us in person ...
Jan 06, 2025•57 min•Season 32Ep. 1
In this episode, members of Flipside Church reflect on the lessons they’ve learned throughout 2024. With themes of gratitude, change, and trust in God’s guidance, the conversation focuses on personal growth and how challenges can shape our faith. Sharing experiences of navigating life’s transitions, whether in family, service, or personal milestones, and how God's presence remains constant even during uncertain times. The episode wraps up with an encouraging message about staying grounded in pra...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min•Season 31Ep. 6
Step into the stillness and awe of Christmas Eve as we reflect on the miraculous night that brought light to the world. This special service draws us into the story of Christ’s birth with vivid narration and stirring moments of worship. From the quiet gaze of the stars to the tender scene in Bethlehem, experience the wonder and peace that filled the earth that night. Through song and scripture, we are reminded of the hope, love, and joy that continues to shine through the Christmas season. Celeb...
Dec 27, 2024•45 min•Season 31Ep. 5
In this powerful message, we’re reminded that even in the midst of challenging circumstances, God is orchestrating His divine plan. Through the Christmas story, we see how God used an oppressive Roman decree and humble circumstances to fulfill His prophecy and bring salvation to the world. The message challenges us to trust God’s plan, even when we don’t understand it, and to recognize His grace at work in every detail of our lives. We are called to reflect on the grace of Jesus, who went from t...
Dec 27, 2024•51 min•Season 31Ep. 4
This weeks sermon focuses on trust, submission, and living a life of faith, inspired by Mary’s response to God’s will: "I am the Lord’s servant." He challenges parents to prioritize their children’s holiness over happiness and lead by example in pursuing God. Using Mary’s story, Pastor Karl asks believers to consider how they respond when life challenges them, urging a heart of trust and submission to God’s plan. He transitions from the joy of Christ’s birth to the deeper significance of His dea...
Dec 17, 2024•56 min•Season 31Ep. 3
