Fbc Islands Podcast

In this third message from our series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks examines the most well known of the 3:16 passages, John 3:16. We are reminded that people love the world to emulate it but God loves the world to save it. Texts: John 1:12, 3:2-5, 16-18, 11:35; Ephesians 2:1-5, 12-13; Luke 19:41-44, 23:33-34; 1 John 2:15; and Colossians 2:13-14

In this second message from our series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that wisdom is knowing what to do with what you know. We learn from the life of Solomon that to acquire wisdom, we must desire wisdom and ask God for it. Texts: Proverbs 1:7, 2:1-13, 3:13-20, 9:10; 1 Kings 3:5-13; Romans 16:27; Job 12:13; and James 1:5-8

In this first message from our newest series, 3:16, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that God’s plan for the Bible is to communicate His Word, not confuse or complicate it. Transformation through God’s Word does not happen without intentional engagement, so we are given five ways to intentionally engage scripture. Texts: 2 Peter 3:15-16; Psalms 119:130; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; Luke 24:44-46; and Colossians 3:16

In this message Pastor Brooks reminds us that when light and darkness are contrasted, light always wins. Texts: Genesis 1:1-3; Revelation 22:5; Psalm 36:9; 1 John 1:5; John 1:1-5, 10-12, 14; John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, 6; Acts 26:15-18; Ephesians 5:8; and 1 Peter 2:9

In this follow-up message from Easter weekend, Pastor Brooks concludes the Parable of the Prodigal Son with a look at the older brother. As believers, we must find our identity in Christ, not in our performance. Texts: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32; Matthew 23:1-7, 13-15, 23, 25-27; and John 8:3-11, 21:18-22

In this message from our Easter services, Pastor Brooks examines Jesus' parable of the prodigal son in this first of two messages from Luke 15. Text: Luke 15:1-3, 7, 10-24

In this Palm Sunday message, our Children's Pastor, Jeremy Young, examines the cast of characters we meet throughout this story and helps us learn from each of them. Text: John 12:1-18

In this fourth and final message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks introduces us to Act 4: Restoration. Restoration sets our focus for how we live today. God restores today, the one who comes to Jesus in repentance and faith. Texts: Revelation 21:1-5; Romans 8:18-23; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 20:10, 11-15; Matthew 11:2-6; and 2 Corinthians 5:17

In this third message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks examines Act 3: Redemption. In redemption, Jesus fills the roles of priest and sacrifice. We are reminded that Jesus offers redemption to anyone and everyone. Texts: John 8:34-36; Ephesians 1:7, 2:3; Genesis 3:21; Exodus 12:3-7, 12-13; Leviticus 16:29-30; John 1:29; Colossians 1:13-14; John 19:28-30; Romans 3:21-26; 1 Peter 1:18-19; and Luke 23:39-43

In this second message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks introduces us to Act 2: The Fall. We are reminded that all evil and suffering in human history traces back to the fall. Ever since the fall, man has been hiding from God and attempting to resolve sin in our way. But only a relationship with Jesus removes your sin. Texts: Genesis 2:7-8, 15-17, 21-23, 25; Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9; Genesis 3:2-6; Ephesians 2:1-3; 1 Peter 5:8; Genesis 3:7-8; Genesis 3:21-24; and John 3:16

In this first message from our new series, The Big Story, Pastor Brooks takes us Act 1: Creation. We are reminded that our lives bear the beautiful marks of God's creative work and that God's creation of us defines his purpose for us. We also see the three implication of this first act of The Big Story. Texts: Genesis 1:1, 26-27; Psalms 90:1-2; Psalms 139:13-16; Psalms 147:3; Hebrews 11:3; Exodus 20:9-11; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Deuteronomy 32:10; Ephesians 2:4-5; and Matthew 13:44

In this final message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks reminds us that the bond of being in Christ is the strongest bond of all among believers. Texts: Psalm 68:5-6; Philippians 1:1-2, 27, 4:21-23; Galatians 3:27-28; 1 John 1:7; and Colossians 4:7-14

In this sixteenth message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks reminds us that believers are expected to walk the Christian journey together, not independently of one another. God provides faithfully to the faithful and Christ's supply Is sufficient for any need. Texts: Philippians 2:25-30, 4:10-20; and Psalm 37:25

In this fifteenth message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks helps us to see that dwelling on God's truth should lead to living a life based on God's truth. Texts: Philippians 1:27-28, 4:8-9; Genesis 1:27, 2:17, 3:1, 4-5; and Psalm 139:13-16

In this fourteenth message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks helps us to see four truths we can learn from Philippians 4:4-7. Texts: Philippians 1:27-28, 2:3-4, 12-13, 3:8-10, and 4:4-7

In this message from our guest speaker, Marty Youngblood, we learn that God uses two things to move heavy things in and out of our lives: the Word of God and prayer. We are reminded that it is not the truth that you know, but the truth that you obey. Text: Psalm 1:1-6

In this thirteenth message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks reminds us that none of us are immune to conflict. There are consequences to conflict. Texts: James 4:1-2; Galatians 5:15-16; Philippians 4:1-3; Ephesians 5:20-21; and Romans 12:18

In this twelfth message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks reminds us that our lives are shaped in part by the influence of others. We should follow the example of godly followers and Jesus and remember that we are citizens of Heaven and not this world. Text: Philippians 3:15-21

In this eleventh message from our series exploring the book of Philippians, Pastor Brooks helps us to understand the facets of sanctification. Texts: Philippians 3:8-14; Romans 5:1, 8:29; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 3:18, 5:21; and 1 John 3:2

In this final message of Christmas, Pastor Brooks reminds us that though you face an enemy in your walk with Christ, God guides and provides for His followers. Texts: Matthew 2:13-23; John 1:46; Genesis 3:15; Ephesians 6:13-17; and Psalm 37:25