First Pulpit Podcast

Strong Church: Encourage One Another

In the final sermon of his series Strong Church, Pastor Snook focuses on the importance of encouraging one another. 

The Resurrection Rolls Away the Stones

We all have obstacles in our lives - ones that seemingly insurmountable. But there is One who can move these obstacles from our path. In this Easter sermon, Pastor Snook preaches on how The Resurrection Rolls Away the Stones. We hope you'll find hope and renewed faith from this sermon.

Strong Church: Forgive One Another

Preaching from Ephesians 4:30-32, Pastor Snook continues his sermon series on Strong Church with this sermon on forgiving one another. For many of us, forgiving someone can be a very tough challenge. Pastor Snook gives us the why and how we are commanded by Jesus to forgive one another.

Strong Church: Love One Another

"Love one another" - the foundational 'one another' in the Bible, and one that was exemplified and expressed by Jesus to His disciples - and to us. In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches from John 13:31-35 on not only embracing this 'new commandment' of Jesus - but expressing it practically in our lives.

Strong Church: Pray for One Another

When we strive to be a biblically strong church, we also find ourselves obedient to something Jesus calls us to do: to pray for one another. In this sermon, Pastor Snook preaches from a short passage in James 5 about the need for us in the body of Christ to intercede for one another.

Strong Church: Alive and Well

In this episode, Pastor Snook dives deeper into what the biblical view of a strong church is. Once we become true Christians, we become part of the body of Christ - and each one of us play a valuable part in it. In this sermon, Pastor preaches from Romans 12:3-21 and shows us how we are members, one of another. We hope this sermon brings you comfort in knowing that you are part of something bigger than yourself: the Body of Christ.

Strong Church: TOGETHERNESS

Pastor Brent Snook introduces his new sermon series entitled Strong Church with this sermon on togetherness. Focusing on Ephesians 4:11-16, Pastor Snook highlights the important aspects of what makes a church strong - and how YOU as a member of the body of Christ can contribute to the strength of the church to which you belong.

Don't Waste Your Life

What would be the one thing that would cause you to waste your life? Would it be apathy, or the love for money? Perhaps the comforts of life? For Demas (2 Timothy 4), it was the love for the world. In this episode, Pastor Snook challenges each one of us not to waste our life.

How to Rise Above Discouragement and Depression

Pastor Brent Snook preaches from 1 Kings 19 and highlights the life of Elijah and his experience with discouragement, disillusionment and depression.

Are You Available? | Part 2

In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches his 2nd sermon on Availability. He explores 3 more characters from the Old Testament whose lives reflected their availability for God and His purpose: Moses, Samuel and Isaiah. 

Are You Available?

This sermon is the first of two sermons in a 2-part series on Availability  by Pastor Brent Snook. In this first sermon, Pastor Snook highlights three Bible characters from the Old Testament who shared the same trait: availability to God and His will. 

How to See Jesus in 2024

In this episode, Pastor Brent Snook preaches from Luke 2 and about how we can learn to see Jesus in this new year - just like Simeon and Anna did.

The Gift of Light

Jesus is the Light of the world - and we His followers are the ones who are tasked to spread that light in the world. In this sermon "The Gift of Light",  Pastor Snook ends his  series on "Gifts of Christmas" with a teaching from Luke 2. 

The Gift of Peace

This episode features the second sermon in Pastor Brent Snook's Christmas sermon series entitled GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS. Pastor Snook explores the gift of peace from the Prince of Peace Himself: Jesus.

The Gift of Joy

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS  is Pastor Brent Snook's new sermon series for this Christmas season. In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches from Luke 2:8-12 and shares with us what the true gift of JOY is for all of us.

Jesus Prays for Us

What a wonderful fact: Jesus prays for us! In this episode, Pastor Brent Snook preaches the final sermon of his sermon series The Priorities of Jesus. We are encouraged do seek unity within the church - something that Jesus prays for us in the final part of his prayer in John 17.  The Priorities of Jesus is a sermon series you can listen in its entirety by visiting fbcge.org/sermons 

Jesus Prays for His Disciples (Part 2)

Pastor Brent Snook preaches from John 17:11-19 in this sermon entitled Jesus Prays for His Disciples (Part 2). 

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

In this episode, Pastor Snook continues to preach on John 17 and Jesus' intercessory prayer for His disciples. This is the 2nd sermon of Pastor's sermon series entitledThe Priorities of Jesus.  We hope you'll be especially encouraged by God's word for you today.

Jesus Prays for Himself

This episode is Pastor Brent Snook's first sermon from his series The Priorities of Jesus.  Pastor preaches from John 17 and the wonderful truths God's word has for us about Jesus' intercessory prayer for Himself, His disciples, and for us.

Jesus Prayed for Himself

This episode is Pastor Brent Snook's first sermon from his series The Priorities of Jesus. 

Focus on Rewards

In the final sermon of his series FINISH, Pastor Snook preaches from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and encourages each of us to keep faithful in the spiritual race by focusing on the rewards Christ will give us when this race ends. 

What's Next?

Have you ever thought about the reality of the Rapture? And more important, are you ready for it? Pastor Brent Snook, senior pastor of FBC Glen Este, preaches about this exciting event and about What's Next.

Focus on the Race

Pastor Snook continues his sermon series entitled FINISH!  We are encouraged to focus on the race - the one that every Christian runs on this side of eternity. The sermon is based on Hebrews 12:1-2

Focus on Our Growth and His Glory

This is the second sermon of Pastor Snook's sermon series entitled FINISH.

Focus On Time

FINISH!  is a new sermon series by Pastor Brent Snook, senior Pastor of FBC Glen Este. In this first sermon of the series, Pastor Snook preaches on one way we can finish well: FOCUS ON TIME.

Esther: The Hero

Jonah: The Rebel (Part 2)

Pastor Snook continues a sermon on Jonah in this episode entitled Jonah: The Rebel.

Jonah: The Runner (Part 1)

The most expensive ticket you'll ever buy is the ticket to get away from God. In this sermon, Pastor Brent Snook preaches about a Bible character named Jonah - and how he tried to run away from God's presence. This sermon is part of the series entitled People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters by Pastor Brent Snook, senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glen Este. 

Sarah: Flesh vs Faith

In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches about Sarah - an Old Testament bible character who despite faults and flaws still emerged as a hero of faith by God's goodness and grace. This sermon is part of the series People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters by Pastor Brent Snook, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glen Este.

The Foolishness of Forgetting God

In this episode, Pastor Brent Snook preaches a poignant sermon on The Foolishness of Forgetting God.  Although we have been blessed in the past as a nation,  may we realize where our blessings come from. 

Rahab: Bad Girl Gone Good

In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches about one of the most unlikely heroes of the Bible: RAHAB. Listen and be encouraged by this woman who chose to be faithful to her God in her own way. This sermon is part of the series entitled People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters - by Pastor Brent Snook, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Glen Este.

Moses: The Killer

Sermon series: People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters Pastor Snook preaches from Exodus 2 and 3 on one of the most important characters of the Bible: Moses. 

Jacob the Deceiver | People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters

Pastor Brent Snook introduces his new sermon series entitled People Like You and Me: A Study on Bible Characters This is the first sermon of the series: JACOB THE DECEIVER. Listen as Pastor Snook brings us lessons of faith and life from Genesis 32.

It is Time to Move Forward

In this sermon by Pastor Snook, we are challenged by God's Word and the example of Joshua. We hope you'll be encouraged by this sermon from Joshua 1:1-11.

The Model of Motherhood

This is a special Mother's Day episode by Pastor Brent Snook on the The Model of Motherhood.

The Parable of the Lost and Found

Pastor Snook preaches from Luke 15 about the Parable of the Lost and Found. This sermon is part of his sermon series entitled The Short Stories of Jesus.

The Unjust Manager

Listen as Pastor Brent Snook preaches from Luke 16 and on the parable of The Unjust Manager. This sermon is part of Pastor's series, The Short Stories of Jesus.

FBCGE 70th Anniversary | Pastor Brent Snook

We celebrated God's goodness in this podcast episode! FBC Glen Este celebrates its 70th Anniversary (April 23, 2023) and Pastor Snook presents this sermon commemorating this special event.

History's Greatest Comeback Story

Listen as Pastor Snook preaches this special Easter sermon on History's Greatest Comeback Story!

The Parable of the Priceless Pearl

Part of the sermon series "The Short Stories of Jesus", Pastor Brent Snook preaches on the parable of the priceless pearl (Matthew 13). Find out how much God treasures YOU.

Extreme Excuses That Last for Eternity

Why would anyone say 'no' to an invitation to a great feast? In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches from Luke 14 and about the excuses people make that will have eternal consequences. This sermon is part of Pastor Snook's sermon series The Short Stories of Jesus.

A Parable of A Publican and a Pharisee

The battle between pride and humility is a real one in every Christian's life. In this episode, Pastor Snook preaches from Luke 18 and the parable about the pharisee and the tax collector.  

Building a Life on The Rock

In this sermon, Pastor Brent Snook preaches from Matthew 7:24-27 and encourages us to build a life firmly on the Rock: Jesus Christ. This sermon is part of the sermon series entitled The Short Stories of Jesus.

Are You Using or Losing Your Talent?

Pastor Brent Snook preaches from Matthew 25 on the parable of the servants and the talents in this sermon entitled Are You Using or Losing Your Talent?   The sermon is the second in the series called The Short Stories of Jesus

The Seed, The Sower and The Soil

Pastor Snook preaches from Matthew 13 in this first sermon of his new sermon series entitled The Short Stories of Jesus.

Leaning on Jesus

This is the final sermon of the 3-part sermon series by Pastor Brent Snook entitled Jesus and Me in 2023.

Looking for Jesus

Pastor Brent Snook preaches the second sermon of his 3-part series entitled JESUS AND ME IN 2023.

For Jesus

The first sermon in Pastor Snook's new 3-part sermon series entitled JESUS AND ME IN 2023

Celebrate His Wonder

At Christmas, God displayed His grace and His glory through Jesus. Listen as Pastor Snook preaches from John 1 in this special Christmas Day sermon.

Celebrate the Word

Pastor Snook preaches the second sermon from his series "Celebrate" in this episode entitled CELEBRATE THE WORD.