First Pulpit Podcast

 In "A Miracle for Your Sight" (John 9:1–41), Pastor Brent Snook brings us the sixth miracle in John's Gospel — Jesus healing a man born blind. He examines the man's misery — a picture of every person living in spiritual darkness — the mystery of the Messiah, as religious leaders attack the man's faith, family, and friend while his own faith grows from "a good man" to "Lord, I believe" — and the message of the miracle: Jesus is a Light that shines, seeks, saves, and is shunned. Closing with the healed man's unforgettable testimony, Pastor Brent reminds us that the same Gospel that brings some to the light drives others deeper into darkness. The question for every listener is simple: what will you do with the light? 

In "A Miracle for Eternity" (John 6:1–15), Pastor Brent Snook brings us the feeding of the 5,000 — the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. He explores a problem not too big to solve, as Jesus turns the disciples' doubt into divine provision; a person not too small to use, as a boy's small lunch becomes a lesson that little is much when God is in it; and a picture not too hard to see, as Jesus reveals Himself as spiritual, supernatural, and satisfying Bread. 

In "A Miracle for Life's Disabilities" (John 5:1–9), Pastor Brent Snook brings us the third miracle in John's Gospel — Jesus healing a man paralyzed for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda. Pastor walks us through the man's condition — helpless and hopeless after nearly four decades — Jesus' challenge with the penetrating question "Wilt thou be made whole?" — the command to rise, take up his bed, and walk — and the remarkable cure that transformed not just his body, but his behavior and boldness. 

In "A Miracle from a Distance" (John 4:45–54), Pastor Brent Snook continues the Supernatural Stories for the Summer series with Jesus' second miracle — healing a nobleman's dying son from 20 miles away. He examines the nobleman's condition — wealth and power that couldn't solve a broken father's heartache — his conversation with Jesus, marked by secondhand, demanding, and strong-willed faith — and the ultimate confirmation that transforms a satisfied faith into a saving one. The real miracle wasn't the boy's physical healing — it was a father's spiritual conversion, and a whole household that believed. Distance is no obstacle for Jesus.

In "The Marriage Miracle" (John 2:1–11), Pastor Brent Snook launches the new Supernatural Stories for the Summer series with Jesus' very first miracle — turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. He explores the Scene of the miracle — a humble, happy, and holy place — the Secret of the miracle through Mary's timeless advice: "Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it" — and the Significance of the miracle, contrasting the devil's strategy of giving his best first with Jesus, who always saves the best for last. 

In "How to Honor Your Mother," Pastor Brent Snook delivers a warm and deeply practical Mother's Day message from Exodus 20:12. Honoring our mothers is not merely a cultural tradition — it is a divine command, and one with a two-fold blessing: life will go well with you, and your days will be long. 

Pastor Brent outlines six practical ways to honor mom: Love her unconditionally, Learn her sympathetically, Listen to her attentively, Lift her with your work and words, be Loyal to her faithfully, and Live your life for Jesus — because that is what every godly mother wants most. 

In this powerful sermon by Pastor Snook, "Moving Forward: Church Unstoppable," we explore why the church of Jesus Christ remains a relentless force in the world today. Drawing from Acts 5, we examine the three pillars of an unstoppable church: divine partnership with the Trinity, God’s providential protection through trials, and the perseverance to praise Him even amidst persecution. From the explosive growth of global Christianity to modern-day stories of radical faith, learn why believers cannot simply "sit there" while the Gospel moves forward.

In "Filling a City with Your Doctrine" (Acts 5:14–29), Pastor Brent Snook continues the Moving Forward series by examining three marks of a thriving New Testament church. He celebrates the remarkable progress of the early church — believers multiplying, bystanders drawn by miraculous signs. He then addresses persecution — from hostile religious leaders — and the powerful divine intervention that freed the apostles from prison. Finally, he calls the church to bold proclamation, reminding us that 96% of unchurched people would attend if simply invited. The challenge rings clear: go and fill your city with the message of Jesus.

In this episode, Pastor Snook teaches on how a church can truly move forward by looking back to the model of the early church in Acts 4–5. He highlights three essentials: powerful prayer, genuine purity, and clear purpose. 

The early believers depended on bold, God-centered prayer—not for comfort, but for courage—and were filled with the Holy Spirit as a result. Their unity and generosity reflected hearts transformed by Christ, while the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira reveals God’s seriousness about sin and hypocrisy within the church. When purity was restored, God’s power moved freely, leading to growth, unity, and many lives changed. 

Ultimately, the church flourished because it was spiritually healthy—committed to prayer, holiness, and the mission of the gospel. This sermon challenges believers today to pursue the same spiritual atmosphere so God can work powerfully in and through His church.

In this week's sermon, we explore the inspiring concept of “Comeback Faith” through the lens of Peter’s restoration in John 21. We all face failure—whether personal or spiritual—but failure doesn’t make us failures.

When the discouraged disciples returned to their old lives, Jesus met them on the shore, replacing their frustration with a miraculous catch. Rather than rebuking them, He invited them to dine, proving that His priority is always fellowship and restoration. By asking Peter, “Do you love me?” Jesus shifted the focus from past mistakes to future service. Learn how choosing to follow Him and care for others can turn your greatest setback into a powerful comeback.