Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn recaps his sermon on Matthew 25:1-13, wrapping up his two-part mini series, Be Prepared. Together, Ben and Andrew dive deeper into aspects of the biblical passage and emphasize how this summer can be a major step for listeners to grow spiritually.   You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet by going to firstdallas.org/prepare.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Be Prepared, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   This episode was hosted by Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, and Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Here is the audio of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's sermon on Matthew 25:1-13, “Don't Wait Until It's Too Late.” When we stand before Jesus Christ one day, we will either be found ready or found wanting. This seemingly simple story, Jesus' parable of the ten virgins, includes one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. Christ cautions His followers to make sure they are ready . . . really ready. This sermon is part of our Be Prepared discipleship emphasis for summer 2025. You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet, which has application questions based on this message, by going to firstdallas.org/prepare.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Be Prepared, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn recaps his sermon on Matthew 24:32-51 and shares insights on how it applies to our hearts and lives. Together, Ben and Andrew dive deeper into aspects of the biblical passage from our summer discipleship guide, Be Prepared, and reflect on how we can practically respond to Christ's commands.    You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet by going to firstdallas.org/prepare.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Be Prepared, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   This episode was hosted by Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, and Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Here is the audio of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's sermon on Matthew 24:32–51, “Ready Or Not, Here He Comes.” There will come a day when everyone stands before Jesus Christ as either their Savior or their Judge. When that day comes, we will either be found ready or found wanting. Whether we go before He comes, or He comes before we go, we must all be prepared to meet Jesus.   This sermon is part of our Be Prepared discipleship emphasis for summer 2025. You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet, which has application questions based on this message, by going to firstdallas.org/prepare.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Be Prepared, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.

We are kicking off our Summer 2025 discipleship emphasis: Be Prepared. To get us started, Dr. Ben Lovvorn gives a brief overview of how the Lord has been challenging our church over the last few years and how Be Prepared builds on what has come before. As Jesus tells us in Matthew 24–25: Discipleship is a matter of urgency! This is our next step in following Christ together at First Dallas.    You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet by going to firstdallas.org/prepare.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Be Prepared, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   This episode was hosted by Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, and Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through the final passage in our Abide study, focusing on John 16:12-33. Then, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it actually means to “abide” in the Holy Spirit and what abiding looks like on a daily basis.   Today's episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Abide! Together, we've seen the work the Holy Spirit does in each of us—He dwells in us, teaches us truth, gives us life, and brings conviction. But the Holy Spirit also does a work in us collectively, as His people. This final week's theme is “The Spirit Guides the Church,” focused on John 16:12–33.    Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week's passage in Abide, John 15:18–16:11. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss why the world responded to Jesus with such hostility and how that applies to us. We should take this seriously and be prepared, but we don't have to be afraid. The church has been given the Helper, the Holy Spirit!   Today's episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Abide, we'll be reading through John 15:18—16:11 together. Just before He left, Christ told us we would experience conflict with the world. But He promised to send the Spirit to dwell in us, to guide us into truth, and to empower us to be bold witnesses for Him. At the same time, the Holy Spirit will be at work in the world, convicting people of their sin and drawing them to the Lord.   Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through the central passage in Abide, John 15:1–17. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it means for the Father to “prune” us, making us ready to bear more fruit. We hope Spring Training: Abide has been a time of spiritual growth and renewal for you!   Today's episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

This is the third week of Spring Training: Abide. We'll focus together on John 15:1–17. Jesus teaches us that, just as a branch cannot survive apart from the vine, we cannot live apart from Him. Abiding in Jesus by the Holy Spirit is the only way we can find joy and bear fruit for God's kingdom.   Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

As we near the end of week 2 of Spring Training: Abide, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week's passage, John 14:18-31. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the promises Christ makes to us and the Holy Spirit's role in our response. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 2 of the Abide book.    Today's episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Welcome to Week 2 of Spring Training: Abide. In this episode, we will explore a vital aspect of what it means to abide in Christ—obedience to His commands. This abiding relationship is what sustains us, even when life's challenges make us feel alone. Together we will read John 14:18-31, and discover the depth of Jesus' promise to never leave us.   Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're just about to wrap up week 1 of our 2025 spiritual habits emphasis, Spring Training: Abide! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week's passage, John 14:1–17. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what we can take away from this rich passage and the role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives as believers. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 1 of the Abide book.   Today's episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Spring Training: Abide begins today! To get you started, here is this week's biblical passage and the Week 1 introduction, “The Spirit Dwells in Us.” In this week's passage, Christ tells His disciples that He will depart from them. But He promises to send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to live in them forever. We serve a God who has promised to live in us, and who invites us to live in Him.   Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Spring Training: Abide starts next week! The biblical passage we'll focus on during Abide is John 14–16. We wanted to give you an introduction to these chapters in Scripture, to help you get ready to start. Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. We'll release audio content from the Abide book each week during Spring Training, so be on the lookout for those episodes each Monday.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The introduction was read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're excited to tell you about our upcoming Spring Training, the annual spiritual disciplines emphasis at First Baptist Dallas. Our theme for 2025 is “Abide.” Over the course of five weeks, we'll meditate on John 14–16 and seek to abide in Christ through a daily reliance on the Holy Spirit. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the church's heart behind this year's plan and what biblical spirituality looks like.  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Romans 12:1–2, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2025. God desires for you to experience a profound new beginning—one that so transforms your very nature that it becomes evident to everyone around you. Dr. Lovvorn challenges the church to reflect on what it means to make pleasing Jesus Christ our one desire. As Christ's disciples, we must all answer this simple question as we begin the year: What's your next step?   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.    If you need some help taking your next step, we want to help you! Go here for resources and to complete our online form: firstdallas.org/nextstep  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org    To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

It's 2025! Mission 1:8 One Desire has begun. What is your next step in making Jesus Christ your one desire? How can you get started? We'll talk about Romans 12:1–2 together. Scripture calls us to live transformed lives as an act of worship to the Lord—in response to His undeserved mercy and grace. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss why we're encouraging everyone to focus in on one “next step” and what a next steps could look like at different ages and life stages.    If you need some help taking your next step, we want to help you! Go here for resources and to complete our online form: firstdallas.org/nextstep To listen to Dr. Ben Lovvorn's complete message on Romans 12:1–2, go here: New Beginnings and Next Steps | Romans 12:1-2 For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Today we're wrapping up our One Desire series! We'll talk together about the end of Psalm 90, our prayer as we launch Mission 1:8 One Desire and make our two-year commitments to this effort. This prayer of Moses has so much to teach us! We're asking that God would satisfy us with His faithful love and establish the work of our hands.    To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

This is the first of two episodes focused on our One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide. Through this resource, we're encouraging our church to pray Psalm 90 for 10 days before making a two-year commitment to Mission 1:8 One Desire. Dr. Ben Lovvorn will lead us through the first 11 verses of the psalm, and then we'll discuss what it means for us.    To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

We're continuing our One Desire series! Today, we dig into the biblical basis for our ministry philosophy. Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through Ephesians 4:1-16, and we talk together about how First Baptist Dallas plans to "equip the saints for the work of ministry" over the next two years through Mission 1:8 One Desire.   To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Brochure, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

The ambition of our lives should be to please our Lord Jesus Christ. But what does that look like? How can make Him our one desire? We'll talk about these questions together, as we walk through the second half of our One Desire Discipleship Guide. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us through an exposition of 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10, focusing especially on 5:9, which is our theme verse for One Desire.    To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a free PDF of the One Desire Discipleship Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

We just launched our next two-year ministry plan, Mission 1:8 One Desire! This effort revolves around a core question that we need to ask ourselves… is Jesus Christ the one desire of our hearts? In this episode, we'll talk about what we can learn and apply to our lives from Parable of the Sower, found in Mark 4:1–20. This conversation, led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn, is intended to walk you through the first half of our One Desire Discipleship Guide.   To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a free PDF of the One Desire Discipleship Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

This is the second episode in our two-part series on the Mission and Vision of the church. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads an exposition and discussion centered on the Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:18–20. The church's mission is global, but it's vision is deeply personal. Transformation happens one life at a time, as we're conformed to Christ's image through submission to God's Word.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

In this first episode in our two-part series on mission and vision, we'll do a deep dive on Acts 1:1–11. This passage helps us understand the church's mission and how we're called to go about accomplishing it. Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through God's Word and reminds us at First Dallas why we have “Mission 1:8.” We seek to “transform the world with God's Word one life at a time” in obedience to the final instructions that Christ gave us!   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

In this final episode of our series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks about all of the people Paul mentions at the end of his letter. Don't skip over these final verses! This is where we get a glimpse into the way Paul lived his life and did ministry. It was all about people. Ben, Andrew, and Nate also discuss some unsung heroes here at First Dallas, as well as a key takeaway each of them had from this study.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

God has given each of us a ministry. How can you fulfill yours? In this passage, we learn what it looks like to do what God has called us to do. It's not easy. But it comes with an incredible reward from our ultimate judge and king, Jesus Christ. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a time of teaching and discussion about 2 Timothy 4:1–8. To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Why is First Baptist Dallas “Built on the Bible”? The answer is found in 2 Timothy 3:10–17, which we'll discuss today. God's Word is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible, instructive, authoritative, and enduring. We'll talk about what that means for us and how God's Word should shape our lives.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Scripture says there are two kinds of churches. The false church is a hollow shell, driven by disordered loves. The true church is built on God's truth, driven by the Holy Spirit's power. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads this conversation on 2 Timothy 3:1–9 and helps us see from God's Word the kind of church that Christ is calling us to be.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

We're just about halfway through 2 Timothy! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of 2 Timothy 2:14–26 and how it applies to us right now. Scripture calls us to purify ourselves, so we can become special instruments in God's service. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how we can do this at a practical level. We have to prepare for God to use us, even though we don't know ahead of time how He ultimately will.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

In this third episode of our 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 2:1–13. We take an in-depth look at the models Paul uses for the Christian life—the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. Ben, Nate, and Andrew end by discussing how to live a disciplined life completely focused on Jesus Christ.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.   

In the second episode of this 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 1:8–18. God calls us to stand courageously with Jesus Christ, to stand secure in our calling, and to stand guard for the truth. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss challenges to identifying with Christ in an ever-darkening culture and how we can rely on God's strength to endure and live boldly for Him.    To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org  For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Our church has endured a serious crisis, after a devastating fire destroyed our Historic Sanctuary. Now we're entering a new era of following Christ together. The book of 2 Timothy can equip us to think biblically about how to do this well. In this first episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks us through 2 Timothy 1:1–7 and how it applies to us right now. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the legacy of First Baptist Dallas and how we can each carry that legacy into the future.   To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas, visit our website: firstdallas.org To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas, visit: icampus.firstdallas.org   For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org  To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology. 

Being a high-performance Christian leader isn't easy, but it is worth it. We're not working for an earthly reward but for the eternal reward. As we conclude this series, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn will encourage you to remember your true motivation and press on to work for the Lord. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Good leaders get stuff done. That means working smart and working hard to accomplish as much as possible. In this fifth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five strategies for making the most out of yourself and making the greatest impact on the Lord. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Leaders are evaluated on what they can lead their team to accomplish. As Christian leaders, it means leading your team like Jesus Christ. In this fourth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to cultivate and lead a high-performance team. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

The high-performance Christian leader must practice the art of strategy, developing and implementing a vision in each endeavor. In this third lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five helpful tools to become a more strategic leader. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

To be an effective leader, you must be able to discipline yourself and model a healthy Christian life for others. In this second lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn focuses on what it means to lead by sharing five areas to practice self-discipline. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.  

The first and foundational practice of a high-performance Christian leader must be submission to Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life. In this first lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to submit your life and leadership to Christ. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Welcome to the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders series by Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In this introduction, we will contrast Saul and David to learn what God looks for in a leader and discover how to lead with diligence. Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

As our fifth and final week of Spring Training comes to a close, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, encourages us with Psalm 145 and charges us to continue celebrating the kingdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

In our fifth and final week of Spring Training, we will dive into Psalm 145 and pray that pride in our own accomplishments and a desire to build our own kingdoms would be transformed into joyful celebration of every victory for God's kingdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

With week four of Spring Training wrapping up, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, reminds us of Psalm 27 and how we can be strong in actively waiting on God. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

Week four of Spring Training is all about Psalm 27. We will pray that our tendency to rely on our own strength would be transformed into an ongoing, minute-by-minute dependence on God's strength and timing. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

Week three of Spring Training is coming to an end, and Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, has an encouraging word as we look back on Psalm 19 and the sweetness of God's wisdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

For week three of Spring Training, we will explore Psalm 19 and pray that our trust in our own wisdom and ways of thinking would be transformed into an earnest desire to seek out God's wisdom. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

As week two of Spring Training comes to an end, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, recaps what we learned from Psalm 73 and reminds us to examine our ambitions. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

In week two of Spring Training, we will read Psalm 73 and pray that our attachment to our own plans will be transformed into an openness to God's will, that His ambition for our lives will become ours. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

As we wrap up the first week of Spring Training, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, encourages us to reflect on how God has spoken through Psalm 51. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

During week one of Spring Training, we will meditate on Psalm 51 and take time to evaluate our hearts, praying that our love for sin will be transformed into a strong hope in God's mercy and hunger for His cleansing. Learn more about Spring Training at firstdallas.org/springtraining.