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.”
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Discovering God’s will is not nearly as difficult as some people would have you think. Today, we are going to discover God’s will for your life and the role you play in fulfilling that plan.
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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Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today’s world.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.
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John 14:6
God’s gracious offer of “salvation” is the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to discover what we are saved from, what we are saved for, and what we are saved by.
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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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Part 2
Hebrews 1:13-14
Last week we examined the reality and purpose of God’s holy angels. Today, we are going to discover what the Bible says about another group of angels we know as demons.
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Hebrews 1:13-14
Today we are going to explore what the Bible teaches about the invisible — but very real — world of angels and demons, and how they impact our lives every day.
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The Holy Spirit is perhaps the least-known member of the Godhead. Yet, understanding Who He is and what He does for us is vital to experiencing the life God desires for us.
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Colossians 1:15-23
Today we are going to look at what the Bible teaches us about the Second Member of the Godhead, Jesus Christ, and what those truths about Him mean for us today.
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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.”
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.
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As we begin our new series on the basic beliefs of historic Christianity, we are going to start with the most foundational doctrine of all — the inspiration of the Bible.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Today we are going to discover the difference between our “wants” and our “needs” in four key areas of life that Jesus addresses in this section of the Sermon on the Mount.
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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.
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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!
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Matthew 6:19-34
Money and anxiety go hand-in-hand which is why Jesus links wealth and worry together in today’s message from the Sermon on the Mount.
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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.
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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!
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STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR PRAYER LIFE
Matthew 6:5-15
Today we have come to the most familiar and loved prayer in human history. But our familiarity with this prayer sometimes blinds us to the principles this prayer teaches us about powerful praying.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Matthew 6:1-4
Jesus never avoided controversy. As we will see in today’s message from the Sermon on the Mount, He was willing to tackle two hot-button issues in the church today: giving and hypocrisy.
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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.
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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!
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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?”
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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How can anyone be expected to live morally in a sex-crazed world? Today, Jesus offers some frank words about sexual purity that are just as applicable today as they were 2,000 years ago.
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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.
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Matthew 5:21-26
Today, we are ready to jump into the heart of Jesus’ most famous sermon as He shares God’s standard for experiencing fulfilling relationships.
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Matthew 5:3-12
Jesus began His first and most famous sermon by addressing our greatest felt need: the desire for happiness. Today, we are going to discover what Jesus had in mind when He promised “happiness” to His followers.
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