Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series through 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:1-6. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to Deeper Fellowship with Christ, our summer series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:1-6. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! We're continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! Today, Ben, Nate, and Andrew are on the podcast to check in with you at the halfway point in our Deeper Fellowship series. Our goal is to be transformed by reading 1 John and have a deeper personal relationship with Christ through this study. The discussion is especially focused on Ben's most recent lesson, 1 John 2:28-3:10. To find more resources like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry 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 back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John with the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to our summer series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To watch these lessons as videos, to download notes for this study, and to find more content like this, visit our new platform firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like the Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This summer, we will be releasing a verse-by-verse study of 1 John taught by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In today's episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what this series is all about, why 1 John is such an important book for our church right now, and how you can stay connected throughout the series. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like this Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry 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 episode is a sermon from Dr. Ben Lovvorn on 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 17, 2026. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate Christ in everything we do. A Christlike life glorifies God, prioritizes others, and advances the gospel. When our lives look like His, others can follow our example. In this episode, you will be challenged to ask yourself—is your life worth emulating?    Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.    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

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Matthew 16:13-20, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 3, 2026. This passage is foundational for our understanding of who Christ is and how we are called to participate in the work of building His church. The church is not just a building; it is a body of believers who believe and confess the truth that Jesus is the Messiah. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.  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

In this final episode in our Behold & Be Changed series, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 21 together. In this story, we see the character of Jesus, our Restorer, who is full of mercy. He offers us a way forward even after we've failed. What great news!    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

It's the final week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 21, a powerful moment of restoration as Jesus meets Peter after his failure. This passage teaches us that Jesus is merciful, offering restoration even when we fail.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! Together, we've beheld Jesus as Savior, Light, Life, Lord, and now, Restorer. In this episode, we'll be reading John 21, where we are reminded that He meets us each day in our weakness and restores us by His mercy and grace.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   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: Behold & Be Changed, 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, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss this week's passage in Behold & Be Changed, John 20. They talk together about the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how our lives should be different because of the finished work of Christ.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    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: Behold & Be Changed, 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. 

It's the fourth week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 20. We're reminded that, by faith, we can behold the risen Christ and be blessed.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.   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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, we'll be reading John 20 together. We're forming life-giving spiritual habits together by reading and responding to God's Word each day. Every step you take to behold Him is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you deeper into His love. As you read John 20, reflect on what it means for you to recognize Jesus Christ as God and as Lord.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, 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 3 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how Jesus is the giver of Life, meeting us in our sorrows and hardships with the promise of eternal life in Him. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from week 3 of the Behold & Be Changed book.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.  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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

It's the third week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 11, reminding us that Jesus' power brings hope even in the midst of grief and waiting. He is the giver of Life.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the third week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. We will focus together on John 11, where we see that God works through our circumstances to give us a greater vision of who He is. He also displays His glory through our lives in a way that draws others to Him. As we behold Jesus, we come to know Him as the Giver of life and are used by God to help others see Him as well. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, 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: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 9 together. They talk about what it means for Jesus to be the Light of the World, as well as the lessons we can learn from the Pharisees' pride. This episode will help equip you to answer the reflection questions and challenge from Week 2 of the Behold & Be Changed book.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    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: Behold & Be Changed, 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. 

It's the second week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 9, reflecting on the way this story reveals Jesus as the Light of the World.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome to Week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. In this episode, we're reminded that we rely on light to see. Without light, we are blind—but when light appears, it draws our eyes and makes everything else visible. Together, we'll read John 9 and behold Jesus as the true Light, the One who opens blind eyes and enables us to see clearly. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, 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 about to wrap up week 1 of our 2026 spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what we can take away from John 4 and how it teaches us to behold Jesus as Savior. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 1 of the Behold & Be Changed book.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.    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: Behold & Be Changed, 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. 

It's the first week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn goes verse-by-verse through John 4, where we learn how a whole town came to recognize Jesus as the Savior of the world. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed begins today! To get you started, we invite you to join us as we behold Jesus as Savior. This week, we'll read John 4, witnessing Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, a powerful reminder that Christ meets us personally, knows us fully, and offers us living water that truly satisfies. In today's episode, you'll hear an audio version of the Week 1 introduction along with the Scripture reading from John 4, helping you begin this week with your eyes fixed on Jesus. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, 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: Behold & Be Changed starts next week! To help prepare you, we wanted to provide an introduction to the passages and content we will be studying for the next five weeks. Today's episode is an audio version of content from the Behold & Be Changed book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/springtraining   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: Behold & Be Changed, 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 2026, our annual spiritual disciplines emphasis at First Baptist Dallas, is officially kicking off on Monday, February 23! This year's theme is "Behold & Be Changed." In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew give a preview of the theme and a discussion of John 1 to help you prepare for our upcoming 5-week study.    You can download a digital copy of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of his January 4, 2026 sermon, “Eternal Life Today,” from John 3. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the gospel truth in this passage, how our eternal life begins now, and what difference that makes in our daily lives. As we behold Christ, we are transformed more and more into His image. This is the foundation for our upcoming Spring Training, Behold and Be Changed, which begins on February 22. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.  Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. 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 John 3:1-21, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2026. You will learn how Nicodemus discovers that salvation cannot be achieved through morality, religion, or good works. Jesus makes it clear: God must make you new. Salvation does not come through good works or self-improvement. It requires transformation.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.    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

In the final episode of our Light of the World series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a discussion on Philippians 4:18–20. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Dr. Cliff Duren, our Executive Pastor of Music & Worship. We'll talk about how our giving can and should be a joyful act of worship! Cliff also shares how our worship ministry encourages everyone to use their musical gifts for God's glory, as they meditate on the Scriptural truth of the songs we sing together.     We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing in our Light of the World series. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a study of Philippians 4:18–20 and shares how giving is a joyful sacrifice. Paul knows the Philippians well enough to know the motivation behind their gift. Their hearts are Christ-focused. They want to please God. They have joy in giving sacrificially from what they have, in order to give to the Lord. They view their own gift as an act of worship to the Lord.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing through our Light of the World Series on Philippians 4. This episode is a follow-up discussion on verses 16-17 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. We'll take a deeper look together at how generosity bears spiritual fruit. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Shelly Taylor, our Minister to Preschool & Children. The group discusses what this passage means for us at First Baptist Dallas. Shelly shares a great story about how the Lord is working in our children's ministry, and she helps parents think about ways to encourage generosity in young children.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This episode is an exposition of Philippians 4:16–17, “Generosity Bears Spiritual Fruit,” from our Senior Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn. Paul is not using these verses as a strategy or gimmick to get the Philippians to increase their financial gifts. Instead, Paul has a genuine desire for the spiritual good of others. That same motivation drives us here at First Baptist Dallas. Giving is ultimately not about anything we want from you. True generosity leads to spiritual fruit now and in eternity—which is what we want for you!   Along these lines, we invite you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing through our Light of the World Series on Philippians 4. This episode is a follow-up discussion on verses 10-15 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. We'll take a deeper look together at what generosity is. Generosity is a natural response to the gospel, enabling us to participate in God's work in the world. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Kevin Batista, our Minister to Students. The group discusses what this passage means for us at First Baptist Dallas, and Kevin shares stories of impact and life change.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Welcome to our December discipleship series—Light of the World. This episode is an exposition of Philippians 4:10-15, “Generosity is a Gospel Partnership,” from our Senior Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In this passage, Paul says that financial giving creates a “partnership” in the gospel. Why is that? And what does that mean? When the gospel takes root in our hearts, generosity flows out. We get to play a part in what God is doing, as He draws people to Himself and transforms their lives for eternity.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This is our FINAL episode in the Go! Make Disciples series! We've been walking through episodes in Acts where we see the early church fulfill the Great Commission. In today's episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of Paul's second missionary journey in Acts 15-18. Paul's trip did not go the direction he planned. God closed multiple doors. But then the Lord called Paul to Macedonia, with amazing results that are still unfolding even today! Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how the Lord leads each of us in ways we don't expect, for our good and His glory.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a study of Paul's Macedonian call and its results. Paul made plans in his ministry, but the Lord redirected them. The results were nothing short of incredible! Paul could never take credit. Clearly it is God who directs, God who provides, and God who softens hearts to receive the gospel. Yet He uses us in His plans to accomplish His will! We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series, where we look at how the early church fulfilled the Great Commission in the book of Acts. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of Acts 10, a crucial moment in church history. Ben, Nate, and Andrew cover some perennial theological questions and discuss how Acts can guide our thinking: What about those who are seeking God but have never heard the name of Jesus? What is the relationship between God's sovereignty and our responsibility? Let's talk about it! We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We're continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series, where we look at stories from the book of Acts when the early church began to fulfill the Great Commission. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through Acts 10, the story of Peter and Cornelius. God prepares both the one who shares and the one who receives the gospel! We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

We continue our Go! Make Disciples series with a discussion episode on Acts 8 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. Ben, Nate, and Andrew talk about Philip's ministry, as the gospel went out from Jerusalem and started to spread throughout Judea and Samaria. Philip was attentive to the Holy Spirit's leading, and he was eager and prepared to share the gospel everywhere he went. There's so much we can learn from him!   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Senior Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn continues our Go! Make Disciples series with a lesson from Acts 8. This chapter focuses on a character we don't often hear about—Philip. He was obedient to the Holy Spirit's prompting and eager to take every opportunity to share the gospel, even with those who were outcasts or who seemed unapproachable. Philip truly took advantage of every opportunity to live out the Great Commission!  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.

This episode is a follow-up discussion led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn based on his teaching from Acts 4-5. Ben, Nate, and Andrew talk about Peter and John's boldness to share the gospel, even in the face of great opposition, and how the Church remained faithful. Throughout this Go! Make Disciples series, our goal is to respond to God's Word by answering Christ's call and pursuing His mission together.  We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.

In this episode, Senior Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches from Acts 4-5, on Peter and John's boldness. As he walks through these chapters in Scripture, you will see that the more the disciples were persecuted, the more the church grew as people gave their lives to Christ. This episode will challenge you to be more bold for Christ yourself as you listen to what God did through these great heroes of our faith.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

This episode is a follow-up discussion led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn based on his teaching from Acts 2. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it means to reclaim the importance of Pentecost, why the Holy Spirit is so essential for the mission of the church, His role in our daily lives, and more. Throughout this Go! Make Disciples series, our goal is to respond to God's Word by answering Christ's call and pursuing His mission together.    We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

In this episode, Senior Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches from Acts 2. This was the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came in power and Peter preached the first Christian sermon. Thousands responded by having their hearts transformed. They gave their lives to Jesus and centered their lives in His church. The same Holy Spirit is at work in and through us today! Throughout this series, our goal is to respond to God's Word by answering Christ's call and pursuing His mission together.   We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.