Houston's First Baptist Church Messages (Video)

Dr. Phil Kramer, retired Army Chaplain, shared that freedom-national and spiritual-comes at a great cost. As soldiers gave their lives for our liberty, Jesus gave His life to free us from sin, so we are to live not for ourselves, but in honor of their sacrifice and His

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg shared that conflict in our lives stems from selfish desires, which can lead to fighting with others and God. The solution is found in humbling ourselves, receiving God's grace, and submitting to Him.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preaching from James 3, teaching us about the immense power of our words, illustrating how they can either bless or curse others.

Last Sunday, Dr. Stephen Trammell taught us that true joy comes from a deep relationship with Jesus, built through salvation, prayer, and obedience. When we embrace our identity in Him and love others, we experience lasting joy that transcends circumstances.

In last Sunday's message, Pastor Gregg began the Living It Out message series, teaching us from James 2 about the royal law which commands that we love our neighbors as ourselves, treating all people with equal love and respect regardless of their status, wealth, or appearance. We should choose faith over favoritism and mercy over judgment; this is a better reflection of God's consistent love for all people.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg finished chapter 1 of James in the final message of the Building Blocks series. He taught us that Christians are called beyond just hearing Scripture to doing it, and this transformation will be shown through how we communicate, show compassionate care for the vulnerable, and how we live differently.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached from James, teaching us that to live a life that pleases God, we must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg continued in the Building Blocks message series, preaching from James. He encouraged us to endure trials with Christ's power and flee temptation, knowing trials come from outside, but temptation comes from within—not from God.

In last Sunday's message from the Book of James, Pastor Gregg taught us that humility comes from loving God so that we live with the right perspective.

In last Sunday's message, Pastor Gregg taught us about the Building Block of Wisdom. It is written in James that if we ask God for wisdom, He will give it to us.

Last week, Pastor Gregg kicked off a new message series in the Book of James called "Building Blocks". We learned that endurance and perseverance are developed when our faith is tested.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg taught us that to have a Heavenly Christmas we must realize Jesus is eternal, not just earthly, that we should celebrate that He left heaven and dwelt among us, and to remember that Jesus is coming again for His church!

Last Sunday, The5 Venue Pastor Brad Talbert preached the last message in our More in '24 series and encouraged us to make time for people, meet the needs of others and seek reconciliation in broken relationships.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached from Malachi and encouraged us to live selflessly, give our best, be faithful and trust God's love.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg encouraged us to wait on the Lord, obey Him in doing His will, and He will do great things.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached from Haggai teaching us to prioritize living holy lives that glorify God, so that we live out God's plan for our lives and serve God faithfully.

Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached from Zephaniah, reminding us to turn to God who rescues and restores and that God is a loving presence who delights in us and provides comfort!

In last week's worship service, we observed the Lord's Supper, and Pastor Gregg preached from Nahum that the body and blood of Jesus Christ is our refuge in times of trouble.