Samson's story is messy. He's flawed, impulsive, and constantly pushing boundaries. So why does God use him?

As Judges 13 introduces Samson, we see a bigger picture of God's sovereignty and His ability to accomplish His purposes through imperfect people. We also encounter one of Scripture's most intriguing supernatural passages as the Angel of the Lord appears to Manoah and his wife.

This episode looks at faith, prayer, obedience, the supernatural, and the humility required to admit that we don't always have all the answers. Through it all, we are reminded that God is working in both the ordinary and the extraordinary, even when we can't see what He's doing.

In the conclusion of the Spiritual Gifts series, Pastor John walks through several spiritual gifts and challenges us to discover how God has uniquely wired each of us to serve the Body of Christ.

This episode explores apostleship, prophecy, tongues and interpretation, teaching, exhortation, evangelism, and discernment. Along the way, John emphasizes that spiritual gifts aren’t about finding a label or relying solely on a survey. Discovering our gifts is a journey of serving, learning, receiving feedback, and growing in wisdom as we follow Jesus.

John also addresses the importance of using spiritual gifts with humility, love, and biblical order. Whether your gift is teaching, encouragement, evangelism, discernment, or something else, every gift matters because every believer has a role to play in building up the church and making disciples.

The goal isn’t simply to discover what your gift is. It’s to use what God has given you to glorify Jesus, serve others, and help people follow Him.

This week’s study begins with a question from Genesis 2: Who are the “father and mother” mentioned in Genesis 2:24? We explore God’s design for marriage, the meaning of becoming “one flesh,” and why Jesus points back to Genesis when teaching about marriage.

Then we continue through Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah, a man rejected by his family who nevertheless becomes the instrument God uses to deliver Israel. Along the way, we examine the spiritual conflict behind Israel’s struggle with other gods, the sovereignty of God over the nations, Jephthah’s foolish vow, and the difficult question surrounding his daughter.

Ultimately, this passage reminds us that God is sovereign, God is faithful, and God can use unlikely people to accomplish His purposes.

What does it look like to use your spiritual gifts in a way that honors Jesus and builds up others? This episode continues our Spiritual Gifts Equip Series by examining the serving gifts found throughout the New Testament. We discuss leadership, administration, generosity, faith, mercy, hospitality, service, helps, healing, and miracles, while acknowledging both the beauty and complexity of these gifts.

As we study these gifts, we are reminded that the church is not meant to be built by a few highly visible people. It grows as every believer faithfully uses the gifts God has given them. This message will encourage you to see your service as valuable, pursue humility, and serve others with joy for the good of the church and the spread of the gospel.

What exactly happened in Genesis 6? Who were the “sons of God,” who were the Nephilim, and why does this strange passage appear immediately before the story of Noah and the Flood?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most mysterious passages in Genesis. We explore the two major interpretations of the “sons of God,” why the divine beings interpretation has significant support within the Old Testament, and how passages like Job 1, Psalm 82, 1 Kings 22, Jude, and 2 Peter help us understand the supernatural world presented throughout Scripture.

We also discuss the Book of Enoch, the ancient Jewish understanding of Genesis 6, the biblical references to giants, the divine council, and the connection between Genesis 6 and the larger cosmic battle that unfolds throughout Scripture.

Some of these ideas raise difficult questions, and not every question has an easy answer. But Scripture invites us to wrestle with difficult passages while maintaining faith, discernment, and confidence in God's Word.

What are spiritual gifts, where do they come from, and how are they meant to shape the life of the church? In this opening session of our Wednesday Night Equip Series, we explore the biblical purpose of spiritual gifts through Ephesians 4. Spiritual gifts are not earned abilities, personality traits, or a way to elevate ourselves; they are gifts from Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and given to believers for the good of the body of Christ.

This episode considers how God uniquely equips every Christian to serve, why gifts should lead to humility rather than comparison, and how the church grows stronger when every person plays their part. We also discuss the difference between spiritual gifts and natural abilities, the importance of spiritual maturity and godly character, and practical first steps for discovering where God may be calling you to serve.

Israel’s story in Judges 10 is a familiar one: God blesses and delivers His people; they turn away to worship other gods; they suffer the consequences, and eventually they cry out for rescue. But this passage reveals that their struggle was about far more than statues, rituals, or cultural pressure. It was a continual temptation to trade the greatest treasure—the one true God—for lesser things.

In this episode, we explore the biblical picture of idolatry, the spiritual realities woven throughout the Old Testament, and God’s response when His people abandon Him. We also consider the difference between merely admitting sin and genuinely repenting. Above all, this study points us to the mercy of God, who disciplines His children in love and ultimately provides the true Judge and Rescuer in Jesus Christ.

In this Midweek Bible Study, we continue our journey through Judges 10, where two often-overlooked judges, Tola and Jair, remind us that God values ordinary faithfulness just as much as dramatic victories. Though their names receive only a few verses, their decades of peaceful leadership demonstrate the lasting impact of steadfast obedience.

The study then turns to Israel's repeated cycle of abandoning God for the gods of the surrounding nations. Rather than simply dismissing ancient idolatry as primitive superstition, this lesson explores why Baal and Ashtoreth held such influence and how Scripture presents a much larger spiritual conflict unfolding throughout the Bible.

Drawing connections from Genesis, Ephesians, and the New Testament, this message examines the reality of spiritual warfare, the danger of misplaced worship, and the importance of recognizing the ongoing battle for our hearts. Ultimately, believers are reminded that Christ has already secured the victory, and our calling is to remain faithful, stand firm in God's truth, and put on the full armor of God.

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 far more than charisma, why the pursuit of power often reveals the heart, and how God’s people suffer when they reject His leadership.

This lesson also explores the difference between God’s active judgment and His passive judgment, showing how God sometimes allows people and nations to experience the consequences of their own sinful choices. Along the way, Pastor Charlie applies these timeless truths to families, churches, and our culture while challenging believers to pursue humility, accountability, repentance, and faithful leadership.

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, rely on the power of the Holy Spirit, and live on mission every day. Whether you’re praying for the next generation or asking what’s next in your own walk with Christ, this message is a timely reminder that the mission of Jesus is still our mission today.