Sermons Archive - First Baptist Church Pflugerville

God has called all Christ followers to be missionaries where they are planted, to be encouragers whenever they are able, and to be generous with all that God has given them. Scripture: Acts 11:19-26. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-32/

We must hold fast to the true gospel and the full authority of Scripture so that modern pressure does not pull the church away from Christ. Scripture: Genesis 3.

The unity of the church is vital to the mission God has called it to and must be protected from petty divisions and prejudices. Scripture: Acts 11:1-18. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-31/

There is no person or culture that is beyond the grace of God, and Jesus has called us to reach this world with that Good News. Scripture: Acts 10. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-30/

We must live as faithful citizens who honor authority, pursue justice, and trust the gospel to transform hearts.

If we trust in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, then we will go to whom, to where, and when He calls us to minister to, for His reasons, not ours. Scripture: Acts 9:32-43. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-29/

We must work faithfully, live as a real church family, and trust God to use our everyday lives for His glory in a broken world.

God has called every believer to engage in the ministry of Discipleship and to be ready for God to redeem any situation for His glory. Scripture: Acts 9:1-30. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-28/

We must live out God's design with conviction and compassion, trusting the gospel to bring real hope in a broken society.

Nothing can separate us from the unfathomable love of Christ, who empowers us to overcome any evil because of His work on the cross. Scripture: Romans 8:31-39. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/romans-831-39/

We must remain faithful to Christ by staying grounded in truth, engaged with wisdom, and hopeful in the power of the gospel.

There is a war for your mind, and God has given us the battle plan and the power to experience victory. Scripture: Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; PHILIPPIANS 4:6-8; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:22- 24; Phil. 4:13; 1 Cor. 10:13; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7; Romans 8:5-6-. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/renew-your-mind/

We must pursue God's glory over personal happiness, and stay grounded in Scripture so we can live with courage, compassion, and clarity in a shifting culture.

Jesus endured the cross to pay our unpayable debt of sin, and the good news is that everyone who trusts in His Grace will be restored. Scripture: Luke 23:32-49. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/communion-luke-2332-49/

We must love God with conviction and humility, and let a biblical view of human dignity shape how we live, speak, and witness to others in a confused culture.

When we are actively trusting and seeking the Holy Spirit's prompting, then our eyes will open to the myriad of opportunities to explain and proclaim the Good News. Scripture: Acts 8:25-40. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-27/

Christians are called to hold firmly to God's absolute moral truth, live it out with humility and love, and speak the truth clearly and compassionately in a culture shaped by moral relativism.

Every day, we must remember that God is our source of strength, enabling us to seek his direction and walk in His ways. Scripture: 1 Samuel 30. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/1-samuel-30-strength-at-rock-bottom/

Christians are called to stand for truth and justice with clarity and compassion.

We have to lay down our hang-ups and resistances before the cross and walk through the ministry doors that God graciously opens before us. Scripture: Acts 8:5-25. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-26/

We must understand competing worldviews so we can clearly affirm biblical truth and lovingly engage those who hold different beliefs.

There will always be those who are intent on persecuting the church, but those who follow Christ are called to be faithful through it. Scripture: Acts 8:1-4. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-25/

We must resolve to praise God and remember His benefits always. Scripture: Psalm 103. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/psalm-103-a-psalm-of-praise/

God is not restricted to our buildings and traditions, and when we understand that, His church is set free to pursue Him and His mission unabated. Scripture: Acts 7:37-50. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-24/

Only God can offer the complete rescue and deliverance of the human race, and yet, humanity has rejected Jesus for centuries to their peril. Scripture: Acts 7:45-50. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-23/

We are called to recognize humanity's universal need for Christ, uphold personal responsibility for sin, and proclaim the gospel with clarity and compassion. Scripture: Romans 5:12; Ezekiel 18:4, 20; Revelation 20:11-13.

When God walks us through the wilderness, His holy presence guides and comforts us, shaping our faith for His divine purposes. Scripture: Acts 7:17-43. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-22/

Because sin has shattered every part of human life, we must look to Christ as the only One who can truly restore what is broken and teach us how to live as God meant. Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19.

God's presence in our lives is a faithful source of grace, comfort, and provision that steadies us for the challenges of life. Scripture: Acts 7:9-16. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-21/

When we truly grasp all that God has done and who He is, we can't help but give Him thanks and experience the joy He offers. Scripture: Psalm 100. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/psalm-100-a-psalm-of-thanksgiving/

A church with a clear, biblical view of sin will view the world realistically, depend on Christ fully, and minister to others with truth and compassion. Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24.

God has not only revealed His glorious qualities to us, but He has also made a covenant with those who place their trust in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Acts 7:2-8. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-20/

Because every person bears the image of God, love all people, including those unlike you or opposed to you, with the dignity, mercy, and truth that reflect Christ Himself. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Acts 17:26-27; James 2:1-9.

Jesus laid down His life for us, and when we reciprocate that in our dedication, the world will take notice. Scripture: Acts 7:54-8:3. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-19/

Because every human life bears God's image, we must honor, protect, and love all people with the same value, compassion, and dignity that God Himself gives. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 5:1-2; Titus 2:1-8.

History reveals a pattern of rejecting God, and though the heroes of the faith are inspirational, the only true hero worthy of praise is Jesus. Scripture: Acts 7:1-53. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-18/

Honor God in both body and soul: care for your physical and spiritual life as one, unified whole redeemed by Christ. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Genesis 2:7; Matthew 10:28.

Every day, we face the choice to trust in Jesus and walk in the power of the Spirit to speak the truth with boldness. Scripture: Acts 6:7-15. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-17/

Because every person bears God's image, treat every human life with dignity, and live each day reflecting the character of the One whose image you bear. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28.

Since the first chapter of time, God created you for His purpose, and if Jesus has changed your life, then that's a story worth telling. Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/living-a-life-seen-and-heard-by-all/

Be the one who steps forward in faith - fearless, Spirit-filled, and ready to serve others as a living sacrifice to God. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18.

When our faith is shaken by this broken world, God stretches our character so that we might become steadfast in our faith. Scripture: Habakkuk. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/why-isnt-god-doing-something/

God's church is called to maintain a healthy balance of ministering to both intangible and practical needs by teaching His Word faithfully and meeting needs intentionally. Scripture: Acts 6:1-7. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-16/

Live today as someone created to be known and loved by the Father - seek His glory first by loving Him wholly and loving your neighbor well. Scripture: John 17:20-26.

There is a cost to faithfully proclaiming the name of Jesus and submitting to His authority, but our reward is a priceless and transcendent joy. Scripture: Acts 5:17-42. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-15/

Reading the Bible well means observing carefully, interpreting faithfully, and applying truthfully so we may know Christ more deeply. Scripture: Luke 7.

As Jesus continues to work out His mission and ministry by the Holy Spirit through the Local Church, He brings discipline that the church might rightly fear Him and remain faithful to Him. Scripture: Acts 5:1-16. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-14/

When we face heavy times, we must learn to lament honestly, to petition God to take note, and to recall His promises so that we can pray with hope. Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-26.

Jesus continues to carry out His mission with wonder-working power, by the unity and fellowship of the Holy Spirit through the radical selflessness of His people. Scripture: Acts 4:32-35. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-13/

The redeemed local church must be boldly unified in its devotion to prayer, God's word, and gathering together for His purposes. Scripture: Acts 4:23-31. View accompanying video at https://fbcpville.org/sermons/acts-the-church-begins-pt-12/

God calls us to pray with childlike faith and persistent trust, confident that our good Father hears and cares. Scripture: Luke 11:1-13; Luke 18:1-8.