Falling Waters Bible Church

I Peter 2:12-25

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.

I Peter 2:11-12

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.

I Peter 2:4-10

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.

I Peter 1:10-2:23

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.

I Peter 1:3-9

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.

I Peter 1:1-2

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.

Judges 20-21

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.

II Timothy 2

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 | Faith That Falters: Stepping Out in the Storm

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 | Faith at His Feet: Choosing What Matters Most

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.