First Pulpit Podcast

What Changed

This Easter sermon asks a powerful question: what changed? Why did fearful, hidden followers like Nicodemus and Joseph suddenly become bold for Jesus? The answer is simple yet life-changing—the cross and the resurrection. As they witnessed Christ’s suffering, death, and ultimate victory, their fear turned into courage and their silence into public faith. The same is true for us today. When we truly see what Jesus has done, it transforms our hearts, reveals our sin, and calls us to live unashamed. Because Jesus is risen, He is still changing lives—offering forgiveness, hope, and a brand-new beginning to anyone who believes.

Judas: The Pathway of a Chameleon

In this sermon, Pastor Snook preaches on the disciple, Judas Iscariot as a warning of outward faith without true transformation. Though he followed Jesus, witnessed miracles, and served in ministry, his heart remained unchanged. Gradually yielding to sin and Satan’s influence, Judas chose greed over Christ, ultimately betraying Him. His story reveals how easy it is to appear devoted while being spiritually lost. The sermon challenges us to examine our own hearts: will we truly follow Jesus or merely imitate faith? 

Why I Believe the Bible is God's Word

Pastor Brent Snook preaches on the authenticity of the Bible as God's Word. We explore why the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. It examines external evidence, like its miraculous preservation against attack , and internal evidence, including historical accuracy , scientific foresight , and 300+ fulfilled prophecies. Ultimately, the Bible’s power is seen through experiential evidence, as it continues to save, sanctify, and comfort lives today 

Remember Who He Is

In this sermon by Pastor Snook from Titus 3:4–8, we are reminded as believers to continually remember two truths: who we once were - and who God is.Paul highlights God’s transforming attributes—His love, mercy, and grace. God’s love is most clearly seen in the cross, where He acted to save sinners. Salvation is not earned by human effort but given through His mercy, described as God’s compassion toward the miserable. Through grace, believers are justified in Christ; what the Law could not accomplish, Christ fulfilled. Because of these gifts, Christians become heirs of God, receiving undeserved favor like Mephibosheth welcomed to David’s table.Remembering God’s character should shape how believers live. Sound doctrine should produce gratitude that results in good works. Christians are called to remain faithful in dark seasons of suffering by leaning into the Shepherd, and in delayed seasons of waiting by trusting God’s timing. Ultimately, remembering who God is transforms hardship into hope and motivates a life that reflects His glory.

Remember Who You Are

Pastor Brent Snook preaches a special sermon on this Gospel Sunday.In Titus 3:1–8, Paul urges believers to remember who they are in Christ. Just as God established memorials in the Old Testament so His people would not forget, Christians must remember both their calling and their past. We are called to stand firm in difficult assignments, speak with gentleness, submit to authority, and reflect Christ in our conduct. Recalling who we once were—foolish, deceived, and lost—keeps us humble. Remembering what we now are—saved and transformed by God’s mercy—fuels gratitude and grace. When we truly remember who we were and who we are, our lives become living testimonies of His redeeming power.