Free Life Chapel Podcast

Free Life Chapel
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The official podcast for Free Life Chapel in Lakeland, Florida.

  1. Sep 27

    God vs. Money: Who is Really Sitting on the Throne of Your Heart?

    Are your finances leading your heart, or is God in control? In this closing message of the "Revive All" series, Pastor Scott Thomas at Free Life Chapel delivers a powerful, eye-opening message on reviving your finances. Your bank statement and last 90 days of receipts are the most honest documents in your life — they reveal what you truly value. Jesus taught in Matthew 6:21 that "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also". Action precedes affection, and money is a spiritual indicator of who sits on the throne of your life. Discover why money acts as a rival master, how gripping your wealth too tightly traps your heart like a cage, and how shifting from financial obligation to spiritual opportunity can change your life forever. 💡 Key Sermon Takeaways * Receipts Don't Lie: Your calendar shows where your time goes, and your bank statement shows where your heart goes. * Action Precedes Affection: You can act your way into a feeling rather than waiting to feel your way into an action. * Money as the Proving Ground: How you handle your paycheck proves how you will handle God's calling and increase on your life. * The 3 Levels of Giving: 1. Tithing (Obedience): Returning the first 10% to God says "I trust God". 2. Offering (Generosity): Giving cheerfully out of gratitude says "I love God". 3. Sacrifice (Mastery): Over-and-above giving that costs something says "God is my Master". ------------------------------------------------ Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  2. Sep 20

    How to Break the Silence About God in Your Family

    #ReviveAll #ScottThomas #AsForMeAndmyHouse In part two of the "Revive All" series, Pastor Scott brings the conversation directly to where we live. While every home has its own goofiness and moments of dysfunction, God designed the family as a sanctuary for His presence. It’s time to move faith from the church to the couch and discover what happens when our homes become fully spiritually alive. Key Takeaways: * Faith-Driven vs. Faith-Friendly: Church attendance alone does not equal home discipleship. We must shift from being merely "faith-friendly" to actively "faith-driven," allowing church on Sunday to catch the overflow of what is already happening in our homes throughout the week. * Break the Silence: Most homes aren't godless—they are simply silent about God. Silence is educational and teaches that faith is private, so the spiritual direction of a home must be announced out loud rather than assumed. * It Starts With One: Household revival in scripture never started with a family vote; it always began with one leader deciding to step up and set the direction. * Sharpen the Next Generation: Citing Deuteronomy 6:4–7 (The Shema), Pastor Scott shares that "impressing" God's Word on our children means repeatedly sharpening them like a whetstone so they have an edge for life. 3 Practical Steps to Revive Your Home: 1. Hijack Ordinary Moments: Keep faith conversations simple and natural during daily routines, like drive-time chats or morning prayers. 2. Read Scripture Out Loud: Share a verse or a short devotional together daily without trying to deliver a complex sermon or lecture. 3. Gather at the Table: Turn off screens, share a family meal, speak blessings over one another, and talk about God's goodness. "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in..." — Revelation 3:20 Jesus isn't waiting for a clean house before He enters—He just wants an open door. Scriptures Mentioned: * Acts 3:19 * Joshua 24:15 * Deuteronomy 6:4–7 * Acts 2:46 * Revelation 3:20 ----------------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  3. Sep 13

    The Danger of ”Condiment Christianity”

    #ReviveAll #ScottThomas #CondimentChristianity Are you serving God but feeling spiritually drained? In Week 1 of the "Revive All" series, Pastor Scott delivers a powerful message on overcoming "Condiment Christianity" and returning to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Using a simple hamburger and condiment analogy, Pastor Scott contrasts the "burger" (personal intimacy, salvation, and growth in Christ) with the "condiments" (church activities, serving schedules, and religious routines) While religious duty without relationship leads to spiritual burnout and empty "ketchup sandwiches," true refreshing happens when we put relationship first. Drawing from Acts 3:19 and Jesus' message to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation 2:2–5, this sermon provides a clear roadmap to awaken your faith through three vital steps: Remember, Repent, and Return 📖 Key Scriptures Covered: - Acts 3:19 — Times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord. - Revelation 2:2–5 — Returning to your first love [91–95]. - Matthew 15:8 — Honoring God with our lips vs. our hearts. - James 4:8 — Drawing near to God. 💡 6 Steps to Stir Up Your Faith: 1. Remember where God brought you from. 2. Read Your Bible for God thoughts daily. 3. Worship Unashamedly beyond your comfort zone. 4. Pray Honestly about the state of your heart. 5. Check Your Choices and reduce digital distractions. 6. Belong & Serve in community, don't just attend. ------------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  4. Sep 6

    Stop Substituting Online Content for Real Faith

    #CalebThomas #WhatsFeedingYou #ChristianContent What is feeding you spiritually? In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Caleb challenges us to examine our spiritual diets. In a world filled with endless online resources, it is easier than ever to get high-quality Christian content at our fingertips. But there is a massive difference between a supplement and a substitute. Drawing on a gym analogy from his youth, Pastor Caleb explains that while physical supplements make good nutrition better, they can never substitute for a real, healthy diet. In the same way, podcasts, worship playlists, and social media posts are wonderful supplements—but y our digital "feed" was never designed to properly feed your soul. To live a truly thriving, Christlike life, the Bible shows us that we need more than a digital screen: 1. We need a Local Church (Not Just a Feed) * An online audience does not equal community, online engagement does not equal fellowship, and going viral does not mean you are truly known. We were saved to belong to a local community where we can encourage, support, and look out for one another. 2. We need a Pastor (Not Just a Speaker) * An online voice can inform you, but your pastor is called to help form you. Pastors are a gift given to the church to equip, protect, nurture, and guide you so that you can live like Jesus from Monday to Saturday, not just on Sundays. We must invite real, loving accountability into our lives to grow. 3. We need an Encounter (Not Just Entertainment) * It is easy to treat worship and sermons as entertainment, asking ourselves, "Did I like it?". But a true encounter with God asks, "Am I changed by it?". Content about God can excite you, but only a genuine encounter with God will completely transform you. Stop settling for online crumbs. It’s time to step into the full, abundant spiritual diet God has designed for you. 📖 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THIS MESSAGE: * Hebrews 10:24-25 – Do not neglect meeting together. * Acts 2 – The four markers of the early church. * 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27 – We are all parts of one body. * Ephesians 4:12 – Equipping God's people for His work. * 2 Corinthians 3:18 – Transformed by the glory of the Lord. * Psalm 34:8 – Taste and see that the Lord is good. ------------------------------------ Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  5. Aug 23

    How to Stop Treating God Like a Genie (And Start Talking)

    #CanWeTalk #Prayer #CalebThomas Do you ever feel like you have to say the "perfect" words for God to hear you? In this powerful and liberating message, "Can We Talk?", Pastor Caleb Thomas challenges the performance-driven pressure we often bring to our prayer lives. So many of us have turned prayer into a polished ritual or a drive-through monologue when what God truly desires is an intimate, raw relationship. The life-changing truth is this: The power of prayer has never been in the eloquence of the words we say, but in the goodness of the One we are praying to. Through this message, you will discover: * Why God Welcomes "Messy" Prayers: Just like a loving parent understands their toddler's broken sentences, your heavenly Father understands your heart, even when you can't find the right words. * The Power of "Our Father": Why Jesus introduced God not as a distant, dominant force, but as a close protector, nurturer, and dad. * Your Direct Access: How Jesus tearing the temple curtain destroyed the distance between us and God, giving you permanent, judgment-free availability to talk to Him directly. * A Lifeline, Not an Accessory: How to transition your prayer life into something relational, intentional, and continual. If you are ready to stop performing, break down the walls of distraction, and start talking to the Father who is eagerly leaning in to listen to you, this message is for you. ----------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  6. Aug 17

    The Secret Battle: Healing What You’ve Been Hiding

    #Naaman #Healing #ScottThomas In this final installment of the "Gospel of Naaman" series, we explore the life-changing power of surrendering your strength to a purpose bigger than yourself. Just like a wild horse that is majestic but "useless" until it stops fighting its partner, we are called to move beyond running in circles and enter into a covenant relationship with God. What you will discover in this video: * The Battle Beneath the Armor: Naaman was a decorated military commander succeeding publicly while dying privately from leprosy. We dive into why we must stop hiding our "issues" behind our success and allow God to heal what we’ve been covering up. * The Significance of the Seventh Dip: Why did Elisha insist on seven dips? In Hebrew, the number seven (shva) represents covenant—an unbreakable commitment where God’s faithfulness is always leveraged on your side. * From Healing to Adoption: God didn't just want to fix Naaman’s skin; He wanted to bring a "pagan" general into His family. Discover how surrendering to the "seventh dip" turns a miracle into a rebirth. * Being a "Hope Dealer" in Hard Places: Naaman had to return to a godless environment in Syria, but he went back with a testimony that no one could take away. Learn how your life can become a light in the midst of a "crooked and perverse generation”. Key Quote: "Falling happens to everybody. But when you're in a relationship with the heavenly Father... He's the one who keeps picking you and I back up again. If you're only down, you fall. But it's when you get back up that it turns a fall into a dip". Don't quit at dip number six. Your breakthrough, your healing, and your new identity are waiting at number seven. --------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  7. Aug 11

    Why Your Pride is Blocking Your Miracle

    #Naaman #ScottThomas #HandelingPride Fine Dining Results, Fast Food Effort: Breaking the Drive-Thru Miracle Mindset Are you waiting for a "deluxe, life-altering miracle" but demanding it be delivered in 90 seconds at a drive-thru window? In this message, we dive into the story of Naaman, a high-ranking commander who had a thick resume but a fatal secret: leprosy. While Naaman sought a "bougie breakthrough" that fit his status and image, God required something much more difficult—the death of his pride. In this video, you will discover: * The Drive-Thru Delusion: Why we often expect God to bend His "fine dining" results to our "fast food" effort. * The Real Disease: How pride can be more lethal than the physical "leprosy" we are trying to get healed. * The Jordan River Metaphor: Why God often uses the "muddy" and unimpressive areas of our lives to drown our ego and image. * Don't Stop at Six: The difference between partial obedience (the number of the flesh) and the total surrender of the seventh dip. God doesn’t just want to stop the "disease" in your life; He wants to restore what was eaten away and cleanse your reputation so that you can become a "billboard of hope" for His glory. Stop trying to negotiate the terms of your miracle and learn how to finally do it God's way. ------------------------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

  8. Aug 2

    The Secret That Is Eating You Alive

    #ScottThomas #TheGospelOfNaaman #BeyondTheHighlightReel In this powerful kickoff to the series "The Gospel of Naaman," Pastor Scott Thomas returns to the Free Life Chapel stage to explore the life of a man who seemingly had it all, but was secretly falling apart. Drawing from 2 Kings 5, we meet Naaman: a great commander, a hero of war, and a man highly favored by his king. On the outside, his "highlight reel" was flawless. "But he was a leper." This one detail shifted everything, turning his "steak into a stank" and threatening to consume his life from the inside out. Pastor Scott challenges us to look beneath our own armor. In 2026, we have become experts at hiding our "flesh issues"—addiction, pride, anger, and secret pain—under titles, successes, and social media filters. But as Naaman discovered, success cannot cure a soul-level disease; only a miracle can. Key Takeaways: 1. Your wound does not erase your worth. Having a struggle doesn't mean God is done with you; it just means you’re human. 2. What you are trying to hide, grace wants to heal. God isn't looking to expose you; He is looking to restore you. 3. God has already placed hope within your reach. Your trouble will never outrun God’s grace. It’s time to stop pretending and start living. Join us for Part 1 of this life-changing story and learn how to exchange your hiding for healing. ---------------------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

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The official podcast for Free Life Chapel in Lakeland, Florida.

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    Free Life Chapel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
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