Wednesdays at First Moore

The story of Abimelech is one of the darkest chapters in the book of Judges and one of Scripture’s clearest warnings about the dangers of selfish ambition and corrupt leadership. In this Midweek Bible Study, Pastor Charlie begins unpacking Judges 9 by examining Abimelech’s violent rise to power after the death of Gideon. Through Jotham’s famous parable of the trees, we see why character matters fa...

Falls Creek may only last one week, but the mission Jesus gave His followers lasts a lifetime. In this special Midweek Bible Study, Student Pastor Jason Peck shares stories from Falls Creek and unpacks the challenge of the Great Commission. Looking at passages throughout Acts and Matthew 28, Jason reminds us that salvation is not the finish line. Every believer is called to go, make disciples, rel...

In this Midweek Bible Study, we finish Judges 7 and begin exploring Judges 8 as Gideon and his 300 men experience one of the most remarkable victories in Scripture. Against impossible odds, God demonstrates that salvation belongs to Him alone, strengthening Gideon’s faith and delivering Israel through His power. Yet the story doesn’t end with triumph. As Gideon’s life unfolds, we see the tragic re...

Even after hearing God’s promises, Gideon still wrestled with fear and uncertainty. This episode explores how God strengthened Gideon’s faith, reassured him in his weakness, and called him to trust despite overwhelming odds. Learn why doubts should push us toward God rather than away from Him and how faith grows through dependence on His promises.

Many believers wrestle with spiritual insecurity. We compare ourselves to others, doubt our usefulness, and wonder whether God could really use someone like us. In Judges 6, Gideon asks many of the same questions: Why is this happening to me? How can I do this? Are You really calling me? Through Gideon’s story, we see that God isn’t looking for perfect people. He calls ordinary, imperfect people t...

What do you do after God brings you through a difficult season? Judges 5 gives us the answer. Deborah’s song teaches us to pause, remember, and praise God for His faithfulness. In this message, we explore how our personal stories of struggle, victory, and God’s presence can become testimonies that encourage others and glorify Him. Discover how reflecting on God’s work in your life can turn your me...

In this episode, we continue our study through Judges 4 and examine the battle between Israel and Sisera. We explore Barak’s struggle with fear, Deborah’s confidence in God’s promises, and Jael’s unexpected role in God’s deliverance. Along the way, we discuss why genuine faith always produces obedience, how God works through unlikely people, and what it means to trust Him when the odds seem imposs...

In Judges 4, the story of Deborah and Barak raises important questions about leadership, courage, and God’s design for men and women. As Israel falls deeper into spiritual compromise, God raises up Deborah during a time marked by fear, passivity, and weak leadership among the men of Israel. In this episode, we explore what this passage truly teaches about biblical manhood and womanhood, the differ...

In this episode, we walk through Judges 3 and explore the stories of Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar. Through the chaos, brokenness, and surprising deliverers of Israel, one truth becomes clear: the hero of the story is not the judges, but God Himself. We talk about how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes, why the Bible doesn’t hide the flaws of its characters, and what it means to tru...

In Judges 2, we step into one of the darkest seasons in Israel’s history—a cycle of rebellion, consequences, and rescue that feels all too familiar. This episode unpacks the seriousness of sin, the danger of partial obedience, and the sobering reality of spiritual drift. But even in judgment, God’s mercy shines through. He is not only just—He is also the One who saves. Through the rise of judges,...

In Judges 2, we see a sobering reality: when God’s people compromise, consequences follow. What starts as small disobedience turns into a full spiritual collapse, where an entire generation forgets the Lord and does what is right in their own eyes. In this episode, we unpack the difference between God’s passive and active wrath, the danger of coexisting with sin, and why true repentance is more th...

In this final message from the book of Ruth, we see how a story that began in loss, grief, and bitterness ends in redemption, restoration, and hope. Naomi’s emptiness is met with God’s provision. Ruth’s faithfulness is met with God’s favor. And Boaz steps in as a redeemer, pointing us to a greater reality: God has not left us without a Redeemer. This isn’t just a story about love, integrity, or pr...

In this episode, we walk through Ruth chapter 3 and uncover a powerful picture of God’s redeeming work through the story of Ruth and Boaz. What may seem like a simple romance is actually a deeper reflection of God’s pursuit, provision, and faithfulness to His people. We explore the balance between trusting God’s sovereignty and taking faithful action, the true meaning of redemption in Scripture, a...

Naomi returns to Bethlehem weighed down by grief and bitterness, uncertain of what the future holds. Ruth, however, chooses faith over familiarity, trusting the God of Israel even when the path ahead is unclear. As their story continues in Ruth chapter 2, we begin to see God quietly at work behind the scenes, providing, protecting, and preparing redemption in ways they could not yet see. In this B...

The cross is central to the gospel, but it is not the end of the story. Without the resurrection, there is no victory over sin, no assurance of forgiveness, and no promise of new life. This episode examines why the resurrection completes the gospel message and why the church’s mission remains the same every Sunday, not just on Easter. As we begin a study through Ruth, we also see how God’s redempt...

In this episode, we explore Paul’s closing instructions in 2 Thessalonians and what they reveal about Christian responsibility, work, and life within the church. Why should believers continue working if Christ could return at any moment? What does the Bible really teach about idleness, accountability, and caring for one another? And how do we correct fellow believers without treating them like ene...

In a world full of speculation, fear, and confusion about the end times, Paul reminds believers of something far more important than timelines and theories: Christ wins. In this study of 2 Thessalonians 2, we explore what Scripture actually says about the “man of lawlessness,” why Christians should not be shaken by rumors or predictions, and how God’s Word anchors us in confidence rather than anxi...

In this final session of the series, we address one of the most common challenges to Christian faith by walking through well-known examples critics often raise and showing how context, history, and careful reading help us understand what Scripture is actually saying. From apparent numerical discrepancies to questions about faith and works, this episode explains why these passages are not contradic...

In this Equip Series session, Dr. Todd Fisher continues exploring one of the most important questions Christians face today: Can we really trust the Bible? This teaching digs into the Bible’s accuracy and reliability, addressing common objections with clarity, history, archaeology, and prophecy. From ancient manuscripts and fulfilled prophecy to real archaeological discoveries, Dr. Fisher shows wh...

Can the Bible really be trusted? In the first week of this three-week Equip Series, Dr. Todd Fisher walks through the historicity, authenticity, and authority of Scripture. Drawing from personal testimony, biblical scholarship, and clear illustrations, he addresses common objections to the Bible and explains why it remains a reliable, authoritative, and life-transforming Word from God. This sessio...