Falling Waters Bible Church

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 discover not only the justice and power, but the amazing grace of our God.

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.

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 find this, we will look at the character of Jacob, the attributes of God, and the three ways that Jacob has prevailed. 

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, discover the grace that God has for His people, and learn about the new and better covenant that we have in Christ.

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 His covenant with Abram. Faith is not the absence of questions—it is confidence in the One who answers.

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 confidence believers can have today.

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 trusting God to play His.

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 hopes in order to give courage to stand for Him.

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.

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.