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Many Christians wrongly believe that Bible prophecy is too difficult to understand or too irrelevant to everyday life to matter.  However, as we will discover today, neither claim is true.  As we come to the end of our series today, it seems … Continue reading →

 Discovering God's will is not nearly as difficult as some people would have you think.  Today, we are going to discover God's will for your life and the role you play in fulfilling that plan.

Ephesians 5:25 Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today's world.  But as we will discover today, God established the church as His primary vessel to accomplish His purpose on … Continue reading →

John 14:6 God's gracious offer of “salvation” is the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Today, we are going to discover what we are saved from, what we are saved for, and what we are saved by.

Romans 5:12 Someone has said, “What you believe about sin determines what you believe about salvation.”  Before we can fully understand and appreciate the salvation Jesus offers, we must understand why we need salvation.  Today, we are going to explore how one … Continue reading →

Part 2 Hebrews 1:13-14  Last week we examined the reality and purpose of God's holy angels.  Today, we are going to discover what the Bible says about another group of angels we know as demons.

Hebrews 1:13-14 Today we are going to explore what the Bible teaches about the invisible — but very real — world of angels and demons, and how they impact our lives every day.

The Holy Spirit is perhaps the least-known member of the Godhead.  Yet, understanding Who He is and what He does for us is vital to experiencing the life God desires for us.

Colossians 1:15-23 Today we are going to look at what the Bible teaches us about the Second Member of the Godhead, Jesus Christ, and what those truths about Him mean for us today.

Psalm 8:1-6 A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  What should come into our minds when we think about God are things that are true about God.  Today, we … Continue reading →

As we begin our new series on the basic beliefs of historic Christianity, we are going to start with the most foundational doctrine of all — the inspiration of the Bible.

Matthew 7:13-27  Today we have come to the conclusion of the most famous sermon ever preached. Jesus closes this revolutionary message with an invitation that is illustrated by four contrasts: two roads, two prophets, two followers, and two houses.

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, reminds us what a privilege it is to get to announce … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 8, today’s episode focuses on “The Announcement of God’s Gift” and you will hear from Ryan Sadler, Minister to Students … Continue reading →

Today we are going to discover the difference between our “wants” and our “needs” in four key areas of life that Jesus addresses in this section of the Sermon on the Mount.

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you see what God’s grace means for sinners like … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 7, today’s episode focuses on “The Message of God’s Grace” and you will hear from Shelly Taylor, Director of Preschool … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:19-34  Money and anxiety go hand-in-hand which is why Jesus links wealth and worry together in today's message from the Sermon on the Mount.

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discern the calling to serve that God has … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 6, today’s episode focuses on “The Calling of the Servants” and you will hear from Jim Haines, Minister to … Continue reading →

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR PRAYER LIFEMatthew 6:5-15 Today we have come to the most familiar and loved prayer in human history.  But our familiarity with this prayer sometimes blinds us to the principles this prayer teaches us about powerful praying.

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, offers guidance on how to use your gift for God’s glory … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 5, today’s episode focuses on “The Gifts of the Spirit” and you will hear from Daira Traynor, Girl’s Ministry Associate … Continue reading →

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you find your place within the ministries of the … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 4, today’s episode focuses on “The Ministries of the Church” and you will hear from Sean Beach, Associate Minister of … Continue reading →

Matthew 6:1-4 Jesus never avoided controversy.  As we will see in today's message from the Sermon on the Mount, He was willing to tackle two hot-button issues in the church today: giving and hypocrisy.

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, explains the urgency of the church’s mission and your place in … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 3, today’s episode focuses on “The Mission of the Church” and you will hear from Kevin Batista, Day One Pastor … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Many Easter sermons center on the historical evidence for or the theological significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  But today, we are going to look at this monumental event from an intensely practical perspective.  “What … Continue reading →

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you think through what it means to be a … Continue reading →

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 2, today’s episode focuses on “The People of God” and you will hear from Jay Sedwick, College and Career Minister … Continue reading →

This time of the year we tend to focus on the majesty of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday or the victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday.  However, few sermons focus on the profound sense of abandonment by … Continue reading →

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discover what it looks like to worship God … Continue reading →

Week 1 – The Worship of God

Let's face it, loving people who hate you and “turning the other cheek” to those who want to destroy you is not a popular idea.  How are we to understand and apply Jesus' commands in a culture in which restraint is … Continue reading →

How can anyone be expected to live morally in a sex-crazed world?  Today, Jesus offers some frank words about sexual purity that are just as applicable today as they were 2,000 years ago.

Ephesians 6:14 If there is one word that summarizes the theme of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, it is “righteousness.”  Jesus defines what righteous living looks like in our daily lives, but today we are going to discover the key to … Continue reading →

Matthew 5:21-26 Today, we are ready to jump into the heart of Jesus' most famous sermon as He shares God's standard for experiencing fulfilling relationships.

Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus began His first and most famous sermon by addressing our greatest felt need:  the desire for happiness.  Today, we are going to discover what Jesus had in mind when He promised “happiness” to His followers.

Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus began His first and most famous sermon by addressing our greatest felt need:  the desire for happiness.  Today, we are going to discover what Jesus had in mind when He promised “happiness” to His followers.

Matthew 5:1 Today, we are beginning our study of Jesus' most well-known sermon which is often called, “The Sermon on the Mount.” In this revolutionary message, Jesus challenges us to a counterintuitive way of thinking and acting regarding the issues that … Continue reading →

Luke 18:9-14 In preparation for our new series on the Sermon on the Mount that begins next week, we are going to examine a story Jesus told that illustrates God's promise to those “who hunger and thirst after righteousness.”

Acts 12:1-25 Acts 12 not only represents a shifting of focus from the Apostle Peter to the Apostle Paul, but it relates one of the most powerful — and humorous — stories in the Bible about the power of prayer.

Acts 11:1-30 Creativity is essential for success in every area of life — including the ministry.  Today, we are going to look at a portrait of two churches who experienced God's blessing because they were willing to “color outside the lines” … Continue reading →

Acts 10:1-48  Our study of Acts has led us to a milestone event in the history of the church – the salvation of the first Gentile.  As we look at the miraculous story of a centurion named Cornelius, we will discover … Continue reading →

On this first Sunday of 2022, we are going to look at a familiar psalm that reminds us of God's most valuable gift to us in the coming year and how we should respond to it.

Today we are going to approach the Christmas story from a different perspective by considering what the world would be like if Christ had not been born in Bethlehem.

Acts 9:1-43 Is there any sin for which God can never forgive a person?  Is there any failure that disqualifies a person from being powerfully used by God?  Both questions are answered clearly from today's study of the most dramatic conversion in … Continue reading →

Acts 8:1-40   The first – and only – person called an “evangelist” in the Bible was not a paid professional apostle or pastor, but a layperson named Philip.  Today, we are going to discover how God used this ordinary Christian … Continue reading →

Acts 6:8-8:1 Opposition to the gospel of Jesus Christ is at times subtle, while at other times opposition is blatant as illustrated in today's passage. Acts 7 records the death of the first Christian in history and provides a model … Continue reading →

Acts 6:1-7 As our nation continues to be increasingly polarized, church splits – and even lawsuits – seem to be happening more frequently among believers.  Today, we are going to examine the first disagreement in the history of the church and … Continue reading →