Falling Waters Bible Church

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 lead his people. Ultimately, Samuel points us to Jesus Christ--the perfect Prophet, Priest, and King--thro...

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.

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.

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 God. Listen and find fresh confidence in His sovereign care.

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.

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...

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...