Falling Waters Bible Church

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 Christ's cross.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 serve in His power and by His provision. Listen and be encouraged to bring your needs to the King who is never short on mercy or supply.

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.  

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.

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.  

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 humility, eagerness, and hope in eternal reward.

"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 the ultimate demonstration and definition of it, and be transformed to love our neighbor in the same way (I John 3:16).

"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 appearing of our great God and God and Savior, Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:13).

"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 in whom we trust.

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 and practice it faithfully in the face of hostility. Genuine love rejects evil, pursues good, and overcomes evil not through retaliation, but through Christlike goodness.

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 presented to God as living sacrifices. Paul urges believers to look to the future with renewed minds, no longer shaped by the world but transformed by His Word.  May God use our faithful contributions to accomplish His purposes in the world through us!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 invite you to listen to this week’s message from Isaiah 9.

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.

There’s a war on. Peter’s words in 1 Peter 4:1–6 remind believers that the Christian life is fought on a battlefield, not peacetime comfort. He calls us to arm ourselves with the mind of Christ and the motivations that will carry us through suffering to victory.

Why does Peter connect Noah’s ark with the Christian’s salvation in Christ? In 1 Peter 3:18–22, he shows that just as Noah was brought safely through the flood by faith in God’s provision, so we are carried safely through judgment by union with Christ. This passage points us to the suffering Savior who triumphed over sin and death and now reigns victorious, giving every believer confidence to persevere.

What if courage isn’t born in the crisis but forged beforehand in the heart? In this message from 1 Peter 3:13–17, discover how courage and conviction flow from honoring Christ as Lord in your heart. Learn what it means to defend your hope with gentleness and respect.

Can you trust God enough not to retaliate? In a world that prizes revenge, 1 Peter 3:8–12 calls Christians to bless their persecutors and pursue peace. This sermon reveals why withholding vengeance is not weakness but faith—anchored in Christ’s own example of entrusting Himself to the Father.

What does faithfulness look like when marriage is spiritually divided? Peter’s instructions to wives married to unbelievers are both countercultural and full of hope. He shows that their conduct can become a powerful means of witness. Husbands, meanwhile, are called to lead with understanding and honor, reflecting Christ’s care. This passage gives practical guidance and gospel encouragement for hard places.

As followers of Christ, we are journeying through this world as citizens of His coming heavenly kingdom, but we haven’t arrived there yet. So, how should believers conduct themselves toward earthly authorities in government and in the marketplace? Our study in 1 Peter continues this week as we learn that in Christ, we are free, so we should follow His example and submit to the authorities God has placed over us in this life.

Can a Christian’s private holiness really affect someone else’s salvation? Peter insists it can. In this sermon we explore how the inner war against sin connects directly to our outward witness, and how God uses both to bring others to Himself.

Can the church truly survive in a culture bent on silencing it? Peter reminds us that the church’s foundation has never cracked, because Christ the cornerstone has stood immovable for millennia. Discover why God’s building project cannot be stopped — and how that truth gives us courage today.

What happens when the gospel is truly believed? In 1 Peter 1:10–2:3, we see that the gospel, predicted, proclaimed and should produce real change in God’s people. Listen and be challenged to consider whether your life bears the marks of gospel transformation.

How do you know your faith will hold? Peter answers in 1 Peter 1:3–9, reminding us that salvation is God’s work from beginning to end—procured by His mercy, preserved by His power, and proven through trials until the day Christ is revealed.

What hope can Christians cling to when obedience to Christ brings rejection and suffering? Peter points us to the comfort of God’s sovereign choice, the assurance of being known and loved, and the promise of multiplied grace and peace. These are the truths that steady us when the world is against us.

What is the cost of tolerating sin in our lives or in the church? The closing chapters of Judges reveal a shocking civil war and the near annihilation of a tribe, showing that sin’s consequences are always greater than we think. Yet even in the ruins, God points us to the coming King who can fully deal with sin and bring hope.

What does faith in action look like in the life of a pastor? In 2 Timothy 2, Paul shows Timothy that gospel ministry requires faithful stewardship, endurance in suffering, skill in teaching, and a life set apart for the Master’s use. This message closes our summer series with a call to pray for and support leaders who labor for the gospel.

Peter’s bold step onto the water, followed by his faltering fear, reveals that faith in Jesus enables courageous action even in life’s storms, yet it can waver under pressure. Both Jesus’ immediate rescue and loving rebuke teach that His presence sustains us, even through doubt and failure.

Mary’s choice to sit at Jesus’ feet over serving prioritizes intimacy with Him, showing that faith seeks His presence before action, though serving remains valuable. Her example challenges busy believers to pause and sit before the Lord, placing devotion before mere activity.

Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus sparks a radical transformation, as his faith leads to repentance and restitution, showing that true faith produces tangible fruit. His story illustrates that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus--our Lord who seeks, saves, and transforms.

God will call ordinary people to accomplish His plans and fulfill His purpose. We must be prepared to recognize God's call on our lives and follow God in faith, leaving behind our comforts, just as Moses did.

Despite Joseph's circumstances, he remains faithful to God. In Genesis 39, Joseph serves as a powerful example of how we ought to deal with temptation: by avoiding, resisting, and fleeing from it. Even in our sinfulness, we can look to Jesus Christ, the ultimate victor over sin on our behalf, and trust in the faithfulness of God to deliver us from temptation.

What would it look like to live your life so closely in step with God that the boundary between earth and heaven grows thin? In this week's message, we look a the life of Enoch--not for what he did, but for how he lived. A quiet faith. A steady presence. A daily walk with God. "He walked with God, and then he was not, for God took him."--Genesis 5:24. Listen to Walking with God and consider what it means to practice his presence in everyday moments.

What happens when God’s people stop listening to His Word and start imitating the world? Judges 19 retells a story that sounds tragically familiar—one that echoes Sodom but takes place among the people of God. In this sobering passage, we see the consequences of unchecked idolatry, moral compromise, and spiritual apathy.

Who has the right to decide how God Is worshiped? Judges 17–18 records the collapse of true worship when man replaces God’s authority. The people make their own rules, use religion to serve themselves, and pursue success apart from obedience. This message calls us to submit to God’s appointed King—Christ—who alone restores worship according to His Word.  

What hope is there for those whose lives have been marked by failure and compromise? In this sermon, we trace Samson’s tragic descent through lust and vengeance, only to discover that God’s final verdict is far more gracious than we might expect. Explore how faith—not flawless character—is what secures our place in God’s eternal plan and calls us to pursue holiness.

Are you tired of keeping score in your relationships? In Judges 15, we see how vengeance consumed Samson and the Philistines alike. But God was still at work, pointing us to Jesus--the Deliverer who breaks the cycle and offers forgiveness.