WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE END TIMES
2 Peter 3:9-13

Many Christians wrongly believe that Bible prophecy is too difficult to understand or too irrelevant to everyday life to matter.  However, as we will discover today, neither claim is true.  As we come to the end of our series today, it seems appropriate to address “What every Christian should know about the end times.”

WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CHURCH

Ephesians 5:25

Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today’s world.  But as we will discover today, God established the church as His primary vessel to accomplish His purpose on the earth.

WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SIN

Romans 5:12

Someone has said, “What you believe about sin determines what you believe about salvation.”  Before we can fully understand and appreciate the salvation Jesus offers, we must understand why we need salvation.  Today, we are going to explore how one wrong choice by the First Couple long ago has impacted every single person who has ever lived.

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AMERICA IS A CHRISTIAN NATION

PSALM 33:12

Most people believe that America was founded by people from a wide variety
of religious beliefs who wanted to create a secular nation that was free from any influence of any one particular religion. But as we will discover today, such a version of American history is a complete myth. We are going to examine the historical evidence that allows us to say with conviction that “America was founded as a Christian nation.”

WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GOD

Psalm 8:1-6

A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  What should come into our minds when we think about God are things that are true about God.  Today, we are going to look at what the Bible reveals to us about God the Father.

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR ETERNAL DESTINY

Matthew 7:13-27

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

Spring Training: Week 8 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, reminds us what a privilege it is to get to announce God’s gift to the world. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 8 The Announcement of God’s Gift

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 8, today’s episode focuses on “The Announcement of God’s Gift” and you will hear from Ryan Sadler, Minister to Students at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

Spring Training: Week 7 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you see what God’s grace means for sinners like us. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 7 The Message of God’s Grace

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 7, today’s episode focuses on “The Message of God’s Grace” and you will hear from Shelly Taylor, Director of Preschool & Children at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

Spring Training: Week 6 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discern the calling to serve that God has for you. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 6 – The Calling of the Servants

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 6, today’s episode focuses on “The Calling of the Servants” and you will hear from Jim Haines, Minister to Senior Adults at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

Spring Training: Week 5 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, offers guidance on how to use your gift for God’s glory and the church’s encouragement. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 5 The Gifts of the Spirit

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 5, today’s episode focuses on “The Gifts of the Spirit” and you will hear from Daira Traynor, Girl’s Ministry Associate at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

Spring Training: Week 4 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you find your place within the ministries of the church. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 4 The Ministries of the Church

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 4, today’s episode focuses on “The Ministries of the Church” and you will hear from Sean Beach, Associate Minister of Education at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

Spring Training: Week 3 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, explains the urgency of the church’s mission and your place in it. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 3 The Mission of the Church

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 3, today’s episode focuses on “The Mission of the Church” and you will hear from Kevin Batista, Day One Pastor and Minister to Singles at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH

1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Many Easter sermons center on the historical evidence for or the theological significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  But today, we are going to look at this monumental event from an intensely practical perspective.  “What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to me?”

Spring Training: Week 2 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you think through what it means to be a member of God’s people. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 2 – The People of God

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 2, today’s episode focuses on “The People of God” and you will hear from Jay Sedwick, College and Career Minister at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

WHEN YOU FEEL ABANDONED BY GOD
Matthew 27:45-50

This time of the year we tend to focus on the majesty of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday or the victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday.  However, few sermons focus on the profound sense of abandonment by His heavenly Father that Jesus felt on Good Friday.  That is our focus today as we look at Jesus’ final moments on the cross.

Spring Training: Week 1 Check-In

When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discover what it looks like to worship God in every sphere of life. To find out more about Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness, go here

Spring Training: Week 1 – The Worship of God

Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. Today’s podcast will encourage and equip you as you start Week 1 of the Spring Training program. Week 1 focuses on “The Worship of God” and you will hear from Dr. Tyler Brinson, Minister of Music & Worship at First Baptist Dallas. To follow along with the weekday Bible reading plan and find additional resources for Spring Training, go here. Let’s get spiritually fit! 

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR ENEMIES
Matthew 5:38-48

Let’s face it, loving people who hate you and “turning the other cheek” to those who want to destroy you is not a popular idea.  How are we to understand and apply Jesus’ commands in a culture in which restraint is seen as a vice and retaliation is viewed as a virtue?

THE ROAD TO SPIRITUAL FITNESS

Ephesians 6:14

If there is one word that summarizes the theme of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, it is “righteousness.”  Jesus defines what righteous living looks like in our daily lives, but today we are going to discover the key to developing that kind of righteousness that leads to genuine joy in this life and unending happiness in the next life.