First Baptist Conroe Podcast

Life Upside Down - Pt 7 - Readiness isn't about predicting a date; it's about living with a purpose that doesn't change when the Master returns.

Follow - Pt 8 - Being with Jesus isn't something we can do in isolation. Jesus left us more than His Word and His Spirit. He also left us His body, the Church. Here's a story in which the entire Body of Christ gets invested in helping Peter in a moment of crisis. It's also essentially the end of Peter being the main character of the book of Acts. But not the end of what God would do in and through him.

Life Upside Down - Pt 6 - This lesson explores how to move beyond unhelpful responses to grief by anchoring our comfort in the historical and biblical promise of Christ's return. We investigate whether modern "Rapture" theology matches the original hope held by the global church for nearly two millennia. We look forward to a literal, bodily resurrection and an eternal reunion with both Christ and our departed loved ones. Death is not the end.

Follow - Pt 7 - Busting Barriers - The more time we spend with Jesus, the more we start to look at the world differently. Barriers between people that others see as insurmountable are simply new challenges for us to overcome.

Life Upside Down - Pt 5 - This passage from 1 Thessalonians 4 is such a grounded, practical call to action. It moves from the high theology of "God's will" straight into the nitty-gritty of how we use our bodies, how we treat our neighbors, and even how we handle our day jobs.

Follow - Pt 6 - When Peter and John were arrested, it should have been the most terrifying moment of their lives. Instead, they left their captors amazed. All that accounted for their behavior was “these men have been with Jesus.” What are the signs the world sees when we've been with Him?

Life Upside Down - Pt 4 - In this message, we explore the deep pastoral heart of the Apostle Paul as he navigates the pain of separation from the Thessalonian church. Despite being hindered by spiritual opposition and physical distance, Paul's primary concern remains the spiritual stability of the believers.

Follow - Pt 5 - “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you,” Jesus promised just before He left them. A few days later, it happened. No one who knew Simon Peter before that day would have believed what he could accomplish. But when the Spirit of God is involved, everything changes. Nothing is impossible.

Life Upside Down - Pt 3 - This passage from 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20 is incredibly rich. It highlights the grit required to keep faith alive when you're being "torn away" from community or facing "suffering from your own countrymen."

Follow - Pt 4 - This is the story of the best and worst day Peter had ever had. We see how the faith he showed that day would be the foundation of the greatest movement the world has ever seen. But we also see how his worst instincts would get in the way of Jesus saving the world. Those instincts are still alive in Christ's people today. What should we do to overcome them?

Follow - Pt 3 - Peter had no qualifications for walking on water. But when Jesus called, he went. We think of discipleship in terms of being with Jesus, and becoming like Him. But the end goal of this process is to do what He did. Do you have the boldness to get out of the boat?

Life Upside Down - Pt 1 - 1 Thessalonians is one of the earliest letters we have that documents early Christianity. Why is this letter important to us today?

Follow - Pt 2 - Jesus wasn't through changing Simon Peter when He called Him. Instead, He was just getting started. In the transfiguration, Peter saw that Jesus was much more than he thought. Later in life, as he thought back to that day, it reminded him of Christ's power to change us. Salvation is an event, but also a process. It's a long transition from a self-centered to a God-centered life. And discipleship is more than just being with Jesus. It's also becoming like Him.

Follow - Pt 1 - How does a life get changed? Simon was just a fisherman in Capernaum. But when Jesus said, “Follow me,” he left it all behind. Has that happened to you yet? What might He have in mind for you, if you truly choose to leave it all and follow?

Invest More in 2026 - Matthew 6:19-24, 33 (ESV) In 2026 let's spend more time studying God's word, more energy serving the church, more resources in ministry and missions, and more of yourself in Kingdom work.

Good News, Great Joy - Pt 4 - Overjoyed - When the magi found Jesus, they “rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” There are four things you need in order to have that kind of joy all the time, and all four are found in Him.

Good News, Great Joy - Pt 3 - Peace on Earth - We all know the warm picture of rustic shepherds around a manger. But why, of all the people in Judea, were these men chosen as the sole eyewitnesses of the newborn Messiah? The answer is consistent with who Jesus would grow up to be. And it gives us another reason to rejoice.

Good News, Great Joy - Pt 2 - When Mary and Joseph first heard that a baby was coming, they both had reason to be terrified. This would disrupt their lives forever. Their story shows us that when life throws us a curveball, we can still have joy in chaos, peace that makes no sense.

Good News, Great Joy - Pt 1 - Long before the birth of Jesus, God knew His people needed hope. He gave it to them—not because they deserved it, but because He is God. He offers you that same hope today. Do you want to see the glory of the Lord? Do you want to be comforted with His hope?

American Idols - Pt 10 - How do we identify the idols in our own lives, and how do we handle them? How has Jesus already handled them?

Help My Unbelief - Pt 8 - “Amen, come Lord Jesus” is a reminder that this world isn't all there is, and this life isn't the end of the story. The best is absolutely yet to come. We'll talk about what specific ideas this prayer should conjure up for us. And best of all, this is one prayer we know will be answered someday!

Help My Unbelief - Pt 7 - These two prayers show us what we need most in hostile territory: Boldness and grace.

Help My Unbelief - Pt 6 - There is only one prayer in the book of Proverbs, and it's about finances. It's surprising what this prayer asks for. If we're wise, we'll seek what this prayer requests, instead of what this world suggests.

American Idols - Pt 9 - If you have a willingness to compromise biblical values to achieve political goals, politics might be an idol.

Help My Unbelief - Pt 5 - We know we should pray for those who don't know Jesus. But what should we say? There are two prayers in this sermon: One to pray for specific unbelievers we know, and one to pray for the Gospel to spread in our community and nation.

American Idols - Pt 8 - It's possible to believe all the right things and perform all the right rituals, but experience none of the joy of knowing Jesus, and end up driving others away. This is what Jesus taught. Religion can become an idol.

Help My Unbelief - Pt 4 - God is the great physician, and so every time we are healed, He is the ultimate source. When we are sick, or praying for someone who is, this prayer teaches us to remember His power and healing we've already experienced, and to ask Him to do it again. But the prayer from Luke reminds us to trust His will.

Help My Unbelief - Pt 3 - Whatever has us terrified, it can't be worse than what Jehoshaphat faced in this story. In those moments, it's good to pray as he did, “We don't know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”

Help My Unbelief - Pt 2 - We all face tough decisions from time to time. If we are in the habit of seeking God's ways and walking His paths, we will choose correctly.

American Idols - Pt 7 - It's hard to see our family as an idol. What could be wrong with loving them too much? Let's talk about the dangers of family idolatry.

Help My Unbelief - Pt 1 - Many Christians struggle with their prayer lives. Prayer feels like a blind date: We feel awkward. We don't know what to say. I believe one great way to improve our prayer lives is to pray Scripture back to God. This is no magical technique that manipulates God into giving us what we want. But it does help us find the right words, and in the process, teaches us about God's own heart for us. In this series, we'll see eight Scriptural prayers for some of the biggest challenges we face. Today, we're reminded that every day has its own unique challenges. But every day, we need the Lord to keep us from doing, saying, and thinking the wrong things.

American Idols - Pt 6 - We all seek comfort to a certain degree. At what point can comfort become an idol?

What is Truth? - Pt 7 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: “Unbelievers are the Enemy”.

American Idols - Pt 5 - We all have this desire to feel approved by our peers. However, that desire can become a craving. When your life becomes motivated by the praise of others, it's time to shift the praise back to God.

What is Truth? - Pt 5 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: “Good Christians Will Be Healthy and Wealthy”.

American Idols - Pt 4 - Our culture enjoys fantasizing about romance, sex, and love. How do we know if these things are become an idol in our lives?

What is Truth? - Pt 5 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: “Biblical Ideas About Sex and Gender are Harmful”.

American Idols - Pt 3 - Many of us don't think we struggle with the idol of greed and wealth. But what if Jesus defined greed differently than you do?

What is Truth? - Pt 4 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: “Jesus wasn't Divine”.

American Idols - Pt 2 - What do idols do to us, and how can you tell what your idols are?

What is Truth? - Pt 3 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: “God just wants me to be happy”.

American Idols - Pt 1 - How is idolatry defined, and what is the history of idolatry in the Bible?

What is Truth? - Pt 2 - Today's lie: "There are many paths to God." Confronting Seven Lies that Infiltrate the Church God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today.

What is Truth? - Pt 1 - God's Word constantly warns us against false teaching infiltrating the local church. It's a drumbeat heard in every book in the New Testament. Those warnings are just as pertinent today as they were two thousand years ago. In this series, we'll address seven false beliefs I see creeping into the Body of Christ today. Today's lie: "The Bible isn't Literally True."

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 9 - We humans are constantly trading the priceless for the worthless, the eternal for the temporary. But Jesus offers us the opportunity to set out on a new path, to build a foundation that lasts forever. What will you choose?

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 8 - You can tell who someone really is by how they treat people who have nothing to offer them in return. Jesus went further than any teacher ever had before in showing us how to treat others.

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 7 - If the richest man on earth offered you financial advice, would you take it? Jesus literally owned everything. So when He tells us how to handle our money and our worries about resources, shouldn't we listen?

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 6 - Religion that is pleasing to God requires more than doctrinal correctness and ritualistic piety. Wouldn't you want to know if our Sunday morning offering was offensive in His eyes? In this section, Jesus tells us what God actually wants from us in our worship. He does it mostly by telling us what NOT to do.

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 5 - Life would be easier without other people, wouldn't it? But we were created for relationship with God and with others. Walking with Jesus means dealing with insults, annoyances, and enemies differently.

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 4 - In movies, we often see the trope of the “one good cop in a bad town.” When you exist in a corrupt system, it's easier to compromise than to do what is right. To walk like Jesus, we must say no to four common compromises in a world structured toward evil.

Walk Like Jesus - Pt 3 - A Radical Standard - We may impress people in a variety of ways. But how we spend eternity depends on whether we live up the standard God has set for us. And as Jesus shows in this passage, His standard is much higher and harder than anything this world demands. The rest of the series is really commentary on this teaching.