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Falling Waters Bible Church
by Falling Waters Bible Church
The Bible understood and applied
Episodes
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Luke 2:21-38
How can the simple routines of devotion become occasions of eternal significance? In Luke 2:21–38, God brings humble servants together to behold and proclaim his Son. Listen as we consider lives devoted to God and that are ready to be used by him.
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Luke 2:1-20
How does God accomplish his saving purposes through ordinary lives? A census brings Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, and an angel’s announcement sends shepherds to the newborn Christ. Listen as we consider God’s sovereign care, the cost of obedience, and the joy of salvation.
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Luke 1:57-80
Is there hope after sin has sidelined us? Zechariah’s restoration and prophecy point to God’s tender mercy toward sinners. Listen to discover the hope of being set free and restored to serve God.
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Luke 1:39-56
Why does the arrival of Jesus produce such extraordinary joy? Luke 1:39–56 records three responses to Christ’s coming: John leaps, Elizabeth exclaims, and Mary sings. Together they show that true Christian joy is rooted in who Jesus is and what God has accomplished through him. Listen as we...
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Luke 1:26-38
Why did God send his Son to be born of a woman? Gabriel’s announcement in Luke 1:26–38 reveals that Jesus came by God’s initiative to save sinners and establish a kingdom that will never end. Listen as we trace this extraordinary announcement and Mary’s response of believing submission.
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Luke 1:5-25
Why did God choose a barren couple to prepare the way for Christ? In Luke 1:5–25, God enters the barrenness of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s lives and begins fulfilling promises made centuries earlier. Listen and learn why God’s people can take him at his word.
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Luke 1:1-4
Can you be certain about what you believe? This sermon examines Luke’s careful use of eyewitness testimony to give believers confidence in the truth they have received. Listen and consider the solid scriptural foundation beneath the Christian faith.
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Matthew 7:7-11
Where do Christians find the strength to live as Jesus commands? At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount’s moral teaching, Jesus tells his disciples to ask, seek, and knock. Listen and discover how prayer unlocks the power for daily Christian living.
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Matthew 6:11-15
What do your prayers reveal about your deepest priorities? In Matthew 6:10, Jesus teaches his disciples to look beyond personal needs and pray for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done. Listen as we consider how kingdom priorities should reshape our prayers and our lives.
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Matthew 6:10
What do your prayers reveal about your deepest priorities? In Matthew 6:10, Jesus teaches his disciples to look beyond personal needs and pray for God’s kingdom to come and his will to be done. Listen as we consider how kingdom priorities should reshape our prayers and our lives.
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Matthew 6:9
Why is prayer something almost every Christian knows they need to grow in? Prayer may be basic to the Christian life, but it is something we need to be taught. In Matthew 6:5-13, Jesus teaches us how. Listen as we learn to pray.
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I Kings 18:16-40
Will you continue to walk with a limp? In this sermon, we follow Elijah as he confronts the prophets of Baal, King Ahab, and all of Israel in their pursuit and worship of a false god. Thus far, Israel has abandoned God. Will they turn back? Who will show themself to be the true God? Join us as we...
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Isaiah 6
Sinful man cannot stand before a holy God apart from His grace. Step into the throne room of heaven alongside Isaiah as we see God's holiness, man's need for atonement, and God's grace in providing all that we need.
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Genesis 32:22-32
Is it good to wrestle the Maker of Heaven and Earth? That is the question we are left asking as Jacob grapples with God in this passage. Indeed, Jacob has been wrestling with God his whole life. In this sermon we will discover that wrestling with God means trusting in him through unbelief. To…
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Exodus 32
Will the Israelites make it out alive? After committing idolatry and worshipping a golden calf they had built, God tells Moses that He will wipe out the nation of Israel. Moses responds by interceding on the basis of God's holy name. In this sermon, we will study the intercession of Moses…
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I Samuel 3
In I Samuel 3, the young boy Samuel encounters the living God during a time of spiritual famine, when the Word of the LORD had become rare. In His Grace, God calls Samuel, who responds, "Speak, for your servant hears." God then entrusts his Word to Samuel and establishes him as His prophet to…
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Genesis 13
Fear often arrives after the battle is over. In Genesis 15, Abram has just experienced a great victory, yet God comes to him with a simple command: “Fear not.” This sermon explores how God meets fearful believers with His promises, counts faith as righteousness, and points us to Christ through…
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2 Kings 6
What do you do when the enemy seems to have you surrounded? In 2 Kings 6, Elisha’s servant sees only danger until the Lord opens his eyes to see His divine protection. This sermon reminds us that God sees and saves his people—and points us to Jesus, who disarms our greatest enemies.
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Esther 9-10
If God can raise the dead, what situation is beyond His power to change? Esther’s story concludes with deliverance, joy, and peace, flowing from God’s commitment to His covenant promises. This sermon follows the theme of great reversal from Persia to Calvary and calls believers to rest in the…
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Esther 7-8
When God's people are still surrounded by enemies, is it really possible to rejoice? Esther 7-8 shows how God exposes the plans of the wicked, preserves His people, and gives them reason for joy even in the midst of their enemies. Listen as we see how this story points us to Christ and the...
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Esther 5:1-8:2
When obedience to God may cost you everything, where does courage come from? Esther 5:1–8:2 shows how God works through prayerful courage, wise action, and His unseen providence to frustrate the proud and preserve His people. Listen as we consider how believers are called to play their part while...
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Esther 4
When belonging to God's people comes at a cost, will you stand for Him? In Esther 4, the queen faces an identity crisis as she is called to forsake her palace security to save God's people from peril. In this sermon, we see how God leads His people into difficult choices and strips away false…
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Esther 3
What hope is there when the wicked appear to prosper and the righteous seem to suffer? Like Psalm 73, Esther 3 forces us to look beyond the immediate moment and remember that the story is not yet finished. Listen as we see why God's people can trust Him even when evil seems to have the upper hand.
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Esther 2:5-18
Can God bring good out of evil without becoming the author of evil? Esther2 does not give us easy answers or sentimental comfort, but it does show us God's quiet providence at work in painful and morally perilous circumstances. listen as we trace the hidden hand of God from Esther's palace to...
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Esther 1:13-2:4
Why do our best solutions often make things worse? Through the example of King Ahasuerus, this sermon exposes the limits of human wisdom and the deeper problem of the heart that only Christ can address. Listen and discover the difference between worldly and true wisdom.
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Esther 1
Is God at work in places where he is neither named nor worshiped? The book of Esther opens in a pagan palace far from Jerusalem, yet the Lord is already governing events and preserving His promises. Listen as we see the hidden hand of God in an ungodly world.
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Acts 2:41-47
Why does the early church seem so different from many churches today? In Acts 2, we see that Jesus creates committed communities that are devoted to teaching, fellowship, worship, and gospel witness. Listen and consider whether your view of church matches Christ's design.
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Matthew 28:16-20
What are you waiting for in sharing the gospel? This sermon presses the urgency of the Great Commission and reminds us that the greatest ability in mission is availability. Listen and be challenged to step out in faith with the authority and presence of Christ.
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Good Friday: Luke 23:26–50
What does the cross reveal about both the justice and mercy of God? In Luke 23, Jesus warns of judgment, intercedes for sinners, and saves the undeserving. Listen and see how these truths call you to repentance and faith.
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Matthew 28:1-10
Can you believe in the resurrection and remain unchanged? Matthew 28 shows that those who truly are moved to obedience, worship, and bold witness. Listen and consider whether your faith in Christ is active and visible.
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Matthew 21:1-11
Who is this? That question echoes through the streets of Jerusalem and into our own hearts today. Discover how Jesus reveals himself as a King who came humbly so that he might be embraced, emulated, and exulted by his people.
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Luke 9:26-36
How should a glimpse of Christ’s glory change the way you? This sermon shows that what was revealed on the mountain was real, but temporary, meant to anchor the disciples as they followed Him into difficulty. Listen and be strengthened to trust Christ until His glory is fully revealed.
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Mark 8:31-38
Are you following Christ on His terms or your own? In Mark 8:31–38, Jesus reveals the true nature of His mission and the true demands of discipleship. Listen as we see why the King came to die for sins and why those who follow Him must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him.
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Luke 15:11-32
Why do some people celebrate grace while others resent it? In Luke 15 Jesus tells a parable to reveal both God’s joyful welcome of repentant sinners and the pride that keeps many from sharing that joy. Join us as we consider how the King’s teaching reveals what is truly in our hearts.
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Matthew 14:13-21
What do you do when the needs and the responsibilities before you are greater than your resources? In this message from Matthew 14:13–21, we see that Jesus is a King who has compassion on the afflicted, who supplies practical provision for those who follow Him, and who teaches His disciples to...
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Matthew 4:1-11
Why would the Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness? This sermon explores how Christ’s testing was not a detour but a divine appointment, proving Him to be the obedient Son and victorious King. Come and see how His example calls us to Spirit-dependence, fasting, and faithful use of Scripture.
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I Peter 5:8-14
How do you stand firm when the enemy prowls and suffering lingers? In the final verses of his letter, Peter closes his letter by exposing the devil’s tactics, lifting our eyes to eternal glory, and pressing us to stay grounded in true grace.
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I Peter 5:5-7
How does God use hardship to draw His people nearer to Himself? In this message, we examine how humility under God’s hand and trust in His timing guard our hearts from bitterness and anxiety. Listen as we reflect on God’s gracious purpose in affliction.
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I Peter 5:1-4
Who’s really in charge of the church—and why does it matter? Peter answers that question by pointing to Christ as the Chief Shepherd and elders as under-shepherds accountable to Him. This sermon traces how leadership failure harms God’s people and how Christ calls His shepherds to lead with...
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Faith, Hope, and Love: Part Three
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) Faith, hope, and love are three Christian virtues that permeate the Scriptures. In the final sermon in a series on this triad, Bob Snyder teaches us about love, instructing us to gaze at…
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Faith, Hope, and Love: Part Two
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) Faith, hope, and love are three Christian virtues that permeate the Scriptures. In the second sermon in a series on this triad, Bob Snyder teaches us about the nature of hope for "...the...
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Faith, Hope, and Love: Part One
"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13) Faith, hope, and love are three Christian virtues that permeate the Scriptures. In the first sermon in a series on this triad, Bob Snyder teaches us about the nature of faith and the Savior...
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Romans 8:9-21
Genuine Christian love is not sentimental. It is shaped by the gospel and should permeate every interaction of the believer. In the second half of Romans 12, Paul calls believers to “Let love be genuine.” Listen to see how followers of Jesus Christ should live out genuine love humbly in community...
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Romans 12:1-8
What does it look like to live a life fully offered to God? In Romans 12, Paul calls believers to respond to the mercies of God with a life of stewardship—not just of our possessions, but of our entire lives. True worship is not confined to a moment or a place, but rather, expressed through lives...
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Advent Message 5 - Christ
Christmas is God’s decisive action in history to reconcile us to himself through Jesus. Listen this Christmas season as we learn from Galatians about God's rescue mission that gives us a new relationship with Him: Immanuel, God with us.
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Advent Message 4 - Love
Many of us are longing for home—peace, belonging, rest. Isaiah says God doesn’t wait for us to find our way back. He prepares the road and comes to us. If you need comfort this Advent, listen to The King Who Brings Love.
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Advent Message 3 - Joy
True joy isn’t temporary. It’s the presence of the King that results in deep, everlasting Joy. This advent season, learn from Isaiah that the King brings joy through restorative and abundant healing, salvation, and safety.
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Advent Message 2 - Peace
Israel saw only a dying stump… but God saw a Branch ready to bear fruit. Isaiah’s prophecy reminds us: When all looks lost, God is doing His best work. And the Branch—Jesus—still brings peace to those who long for Him. Catch this week’s sermon online and let Isaiah 11 enlarge your hope.
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Advent Message 1 - Hope
Advent holds two truths together: Christ has come, and Christ will come again. Isaiah spoke to a people surrounded by political chaos, fear, and personal darkness—much like ours. Yet into that world God said, “On them a light has shone.” If you need fresh hope, or if the shadows feel heavy, I...
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I Peter 4:7-11
If you were told that the end is near, how would you live? Peter answers by calling believers to clear-minded prayer, earnest love, and faithful service in the strength God provides. Listen as this passage helps reorder your priorities toward the glory of God through Jesus Christ.
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