Falling Waters Bible Church

1 John 5:1-5

The Bible paints a bleak picture of the world as a place marked by people enslaved to sin and self-concern. If that's true, then what hope could we ever have of gaining victory over these forces that are ingrained so deeply in all of us? In chapter five of his first letter, John tells us how the Christian gains victory over the world: through faith, love, and obedience.

1 John 4:13-21

In his first letter, John was trying to put a hurting and divided church back together following a rift caused by false teachers. Part of his strategy throughout the letter was to enumerate various marks of authentic Christian faith compared to counterfeits. In chapter four, he continues with four things that are true of genuine Christians.

1 John 4:7-12

Love is the defining mark and highest command for the Christian, but what does love really mean and how do we practice it? God has demonstrated love perfectly in Christ Jesus. When our hearts are cold, the cure lies in a renewed reflection upon the cross. 

1 John 4:1-6

Parents often tell their kids, "Don't believe everything you hear,” because they recognize there is a certain amount of discernment that is good and prevents harm. It's no different in the church. Christians need to exercise discernment in what they listen to. Explore John’s two tests for Christian teachers and learn how to discern whose teaching you should follow.

Miracles of Jesus: John 11:1-44

Where is God in the midst of sorrow and suffering? The story of a dead man being raised gives us hope and insight into how God works all things for His glory.

Miracles of Jesus: Luke 7:1-10

What is the depth of your faith? The story of the Roman Centurion gives us a poignant example of what it looks like to trust in Jesus as the Lord of all, and challenges us to examine ourselves as grow in faith.

Miracles of Jesus: Mark 4:35-41

When Jesus calmed the storm, He showed His divine power over the created world. How then can we demonstrate faith rather than fear when storms arise in our lives? We must ask ourselves: why do we face storms in the Christian life, and who is steering our boat?

Miracles of Jesus: Luke 13:10-17

A woman’s divine encounter with Jesus on the Sabbath provokes a legalistic response from the local synagogue leader. What does this miraculous healing tell us about Jesus and the true freedom He offers? Are we prepared for God to act in new ways or are we stuck in the comfort of our own routines and traditions?

The Gospel: God's Work and Our Responsibility

When thinking about church growth and evangelism, there are two ditches to avoid. The first is becoming a mile wide but only an inch deep—a shallow and superficial church with large numbers but little devotion to the Word. The other is becoming a mile deep but only an inch wide—a deep but disconnected church whose insular vision neglects the lost around them. Acts 8 gives us a better model for growing the church: obey the call of Christ to share the Gospel, point others to Him, and entrust the outcome to God.

Are You an Earthly-Minded Christian? - Colossians 3:1-11

Are you an earthly-minded Christian? Paul’s instructions in the book of Colossians urges believers to set their minds on heaven, not on the things of earth. Study Colossians 3 and learn how to become a heavenly-minded Christian.