Houston's First Baptist Church Messages (Video): Recent Episodes
Pastor Gregg Matte
Houston's First Baptist Church is a relevant biblical community where we gather our hearts, grow our souls and give our lives as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This podcast provides weekly messages from Pastor Gregg Matte and others. Visit us at HoustonsFirst.org to learn more about HFBC, and visit us in person the next time you're in Houston!
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the MISSION 1:8 series about a compelling vision for Houston's First. Primary text: Acts 4:32.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Acts: Men of Courage" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in "The Acts: Leaving Earth" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in "The Acts: Leaving Earth" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Acts: Leaving Earth" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in "The Acts: Revolution" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in "The Acts: Revolution" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Acts: Revolution" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in "The Acts: Mission Control" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in "The Acts: Mission Control" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in "The Acts: Mission Control" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Acts: Mission Control" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in "The Acts: Launch" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in "The Acts: Launch" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Acts: Launch" series as he leads a journey through the Books of Acts.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in the "Real Life. Real People." series.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Real Life. Real People." series.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in the "Sightings" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Sightings" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Following President Obama's statements regarding same-sex marriage, Pastor Gregg Matte led the 9:15a worship service on May 13 in a time of prayer for our nation, our leaders and ourselves before beginning his planned message. But then something happened. What followed was a powerful moment and day in the life of Houston's First as Pastor Gregg led us to follow the Holy Spirit's change of plans .
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Sightings" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Doug Bischoff, Minister to Students at Houston's First, delivers a message on "Settling For Better".
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Sightings" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
David Barton, founder & President of WALLBUILDERS, delivers a message on "Christ in the American Founding" showing the historical significance of Christ, the Church and Faith in building America.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in "The Long Road" series on Easter 2012 as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in "The Long Road" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Long Road" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Nate Stewart delivers the third message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Dr. David Self delivers the third message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Journey to the Garden" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 17:1-15
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Take Heart" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 16:31-33
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Take Heart" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 16:17-31
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Pneumatology 201" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 16:12-16
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Pneumatology 201" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 16:5-11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Pneumatology 201" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:26-16:4
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message on viewing Christmas through the eyes of a child.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the sixth message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: Galatians 2:20-21
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:18-21
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:12-17
Jerrell Altic fills in for Pastor Gregg Matte during the 5:30p Service speaking on "When is Enough Enough?" Primary text: Luke 12
Malcolm Marshall fills in for Pastor Gregg Matte during the 11a Service speaking on "Don't Believe The Hype" Primary text: 2 Peter 3:17-18
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:7-11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:4-6
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Real Life" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 15:1-3
Jerrell Altic delivers the first message in the "Hold On" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 14:1-4
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Love & Glory" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 13:33-38
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Love & Glory" series as we continue through our two-year journey through the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 13:31-33
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Houston's First offered A Day Of Hope to remember those who were lost, honor those who served, and worship the One who provides real hope -- Jesus Christ. The entire worship service is made available here so that others might experience the beauty and power of what the Holy Spirit did that day as we gathered for a day of hope. Primary text: Psalm 20:7-8.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message called "Betrayed" in our ongoing study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 13:18-31.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Improving Your Serve" series. Primary text: John 13:1-7
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Improving Your Serve" series. Primary text: John 13:1-7
Minister of Students Doug Bischoff delivers a message at Houston's First Baptist Church.
Associate Minister of Connection & Community Malcolm Marshall delivers a message at Houston's First Baptist Church.
Guest speaker Warren Samuels delivers a message at Houston's First Baptist Church. Primary Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-3
Executive Pastor Dr. David Self delivers a message on Restoring Broken Relationships. Primary Text: 2 Corinthians 2:4-11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers wraps up the first year of a two-year journey through the Gospel of John.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Heavenomics" message series. Primary text: John 12:37-50.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Heavenomics" message series. Primary text: John 12:27-36.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Heavenomics" message series. Primary text: John 12:1-11 & 12:20-26.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Heavenomics" message series. Primary text: John 12:1-11.
Guest speaker Richard Ross delivers a message on "Parents and the Supremacy of Christ." Primary text: Philippians 2:9-11.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Hereafter" series. Primary text: John 11:28-44.
Executive Pastor Dr. David Self delivers the second message in the "Hereafter" series. Primary text: John 11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Hereafter" series. Primary text: John 11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Shepherd & Sheep" series. Primary text: John 10.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Shepherd & Sheep" series. Primary text: John 10.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Shepherd & Sheep" series. Primary text: John 10:1-21.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message on the "Triumphal Entry" as we celebrate Palm Sunday. Primary text: John 12:12-19.
Guest speaker Warren Samuels, President of NEXT Worldwide, delivers a message called "Born Again For This." Primary text: Matthew 16:21-26.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message called "Healing The Blind." Primary text: John 9:1-12.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Father Knows Best" series. Primary text: John 8:31-47.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Father Knows Best" series. Primary text: John 8:31-47.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "All We Need" series as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 8:21-30.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "All We Need" series as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: 7:53 - 8:11.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "All We Need" series as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: 7:53 - 8:11.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "All We Need" series as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 7:37-39.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message on "Trust God's Timing and Teaching" as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 7:1-24.
Guest speaker Curtis Jones delivers a message on "The Best Meal In Town" as we continue our study of the Gospel of John. Primary text: John 6:35-71.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Be A Part Of The Story" series as Houston's First celebrates the end of a 3-year capital campaign. Primary text: Psalm 145.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Be A Part Of The Story" series as Houston's First celebrates the end of a 3-year capital campaign. Primary text: John 6:25-35.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Water Walker" series. Primary text: John 6:16-24.
Guest speaker Dr. Charles Lowery delivers a special message, "All Stressed Up - No Where To Blow," on the first Sunday of 2011. Primary text: Matthew 11:28-30.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a special message called "Feast of Leftovers" on the day after Christmas Day. Primary text: John 6:1-15
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Celebrating The Savior" series. Primary text: John 5:39-40
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message called "Two Healings." Primary text: John 4:43-5:15
Jerrell Altic, Minister of Connection & Community, delivers the third message in the "At The Well" series. Primary text: John 4:27-42
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "At The Well" series. Primary text: John 4:27-42
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "At The Well" series. Primary text: John 4:1-26
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a stand-alone message, "I Am Not Him." Primary text: John 3:22-36
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Jesus Saves" series. Primary text: John 3:17-21
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Jesus Saves" series. Primary text: John 3:9-16
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Jesus Saves" series. Primary text: John 3:1-8
Executive Pastor Dr. David Self delivers the final message in the "Inside Out" series. Primary text: John 2:12-25
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Inside Out" series. Primary text: John 2:1-11
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "What's Your Point?" series. Primary text: John 1:43-50
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "What's Your Point?" series. Primary text: John 1:35-42.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "What's Your Point?" series. Primary text: John 1:19-34
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in "The Word" series. Primary text: John 1:14-18
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in "The Word" series. Primary text: John 1:1-9.
Guest speaker Curtis Jones delivers the final message in the "Wisdom Works" series as we look at the book of Proverbs.
Executive Pastor David Self delivers the third message in the "Wisdom Works" series as we look at the book of Proverbs.
Executive Pastor David Self delivers the second message in the "Wisdom Works" series as we look at the book of Proverbs.
Guest speaker Stuart Rothberg delivers the first message in the "Wisdom Works" series as we look at the book of Proverbs.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a special message as we conclude our 11-month study of the book of Genesis
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Joseph: Complicated Life, Faithful God" series as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
Guest speaker Tony Perkins, President of the Washington, DC-based Family Research Council, delivers a special message as Houston's First celebrates Independence Day and prays for our nation.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message in the "Joseph: Complicated Life, Faithful God" series as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 42-49.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Joseph: Complicated Life, Faithful God" series as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 39:20-23, 40:23, 41:8-14, 41:39-40.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Joseph: Complicated Life, Faithful God" series as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Joseph: Complicated Life, Faithful God" series as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
Executive Pastor Dr. David Self delivers the final message on "Jacob: Hero or Heel" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 32:22-31, 33:1-9.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the fourth message on "Jacob: Hero or Heel" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 30:1-5, 22-24.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message on "Jacob: Hero or Heel" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 28:10-22
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message on "Jacob: Hero or Heel?" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 27:1-40
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final messages on "Isaac: Wanting, Wishing & Wedding" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
Dr. John Bisagno, Pastor Emeritus of Houston's First, delivers the third messages on "Isaac: Wanting, Wishing & Wedding" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 24:1-4 & 62-67.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second of three messages on "Isaac: Wanting, Wishing & Wedding" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 24.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first of three messages on "Isaac: Wanting, Wishing & Wedding" as we continue our study of the book of Genesis.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second of two messages on "The Great Exchange" as we celebrate Easter Sunday.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first of two messages on "The Great Exchange" as we celebrate Palm Sunday. Primary text: Matthew 21:1-11.
Executive Pastor David Self delivers a special message from Luke 9 called "When God Encourages." Primary text: Luke 9:28-36.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Crossroads" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 22:11-19.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Crossroads" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 22:1-10.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Crossroads" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 20.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Process Not Perfection" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 18 & 19.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Process Not Perfection" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 17.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Process Not Perfection" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 16.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Walking By Faith" series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 15.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in a series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 13:1-11; 14:11-16
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in a series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 12:4-20
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in a series on Abraham as we continue our study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 12:1-3
Guest speaker Dr. Walker Moore, President and founder of Awe Star Ministries, delivers a message on "Living the Lifestyle of a Missionary." Primary text: Acts 8:26-40.
Guest speaker Dr. Rodney Woo, pastor of Wilcrest Baptist Church, delivers a message on "Missions Moves You to Discomfort." Primary text: John 4:1-15.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message about Zachariah's song as he continues a special series on "The Song of Christmas." Primary text: Luke 1:62-80.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a special message as Houston's First celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the "Be A Part Of The Story" capital campaign. Primary text: Luke 1:46-56.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a special message as Houston's First celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the "Be A Part Of The Story" capital campaign. Primary text: Matthew 2:7-12.
Guest speaker Peter Swann, Executive Director of Aid Sudan, delivers a special message on Thanksgiving weekend.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message on "The Tower of Babel" as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 11:1-9.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in the "Build A What?" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 9:7-17.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Build A What?" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 7-8.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Build A What?" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 6:1-22.
Guest speaker Ben Stuart, Executive Director of Breakaway Ministries, delivers the final message in the "Tempted" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 4 and 5.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the third message in the "Tempted" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 3:20-24.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the ssecond message in the "Tempted" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 3:8-24.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Tempted" series as we continue a year-long study of the book of Genesis. Primary text: Genesis 3:1-7.
Pastor Gregg Matte continues a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the final message in a three-part series called "The Story Begins." Primary text: Genesis 1:27-30.
Pastor Gregg Matte continues a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the second message in a three-part series called "The Story Begins." Primary text: Genesis 1:27-30 and 2:20-25.
Pastor Gregg Matte continues a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the first message in a three-part series called "The Story Begins." Primary text: Genesis 2:1-3 and 2:15.
Pastor Gregg Matte continues a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the final message in a three-part series called "Setting The Stage." Primary text: Genesis 1:27 and 2:7
Pastor Gregg Matte continues a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the second message in a three-part series called "Setting The Stage." Primary text: Genesis 1.
Pastor Gregg Matte launches a year-long study of the book of Genesis with the first message in a three-part series called "Setting The Stage." Primary text: Genesis 1.
Dr. David Self, Executive Pastor, delivers the first message in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. Primary text: Jonah 4.
Dr. David Self, Executive Pastor, delivers the first message in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. Primary text: Jonah 3.
Dr. David Self, Executive Pastor, delivers the first message in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. Primary text: Jonah 2:1-10.
Dr. David Self, Executive Pastor, delivers the first message in a four-part series on the book of Jonah. Primary text: Jonah 1:1-17.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica as we conclude our 11-month study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Paul's second letter to the church in Thessalonica as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the final message in a series on the Antichrist as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in a series on the Antichrist as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-7.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in a series on the Antichrist as we continue our study of 2 Thessalonians. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a special message in honor of Memorial Day. Primary Text: John 15:12-13.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the thrid and final message in the "Purpose People" series. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the second message in the "Purpose People" series. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10.
Pastor Gregg Matte delivers the first message in the "Purpose People" series. Primary text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4.
Guest speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby delivers a message on "Astonishing Faith" in all three worship services. Primary text: Matthew 8:5-10 (NASB).
Guest speaker Dr. Jerry Rankin, President of the International Mission Board, delivers a message on "Fulfilling Our Great Commission Task" in the 9:10 am and 10:45 am worship services.
Pastor Gregg delivers a special message on Easter Sunday as we celebrate Christ's resurrection! Primary text: John 20:24-31.
Pastor Gregg delivers the fourth and final message in the "Living" series as we conclude our study of Paul's first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28.
Pastor Gregg delivers the third message in the "Living" series as we conclude our study of Paul's first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22.
Guest speaker Curtis Jones delivers the second message in the "Living" series as we conclude our study of Paul's first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
Pastor Gregg delivers the first message in the "Living" series as we conclude our study of Paul's first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15.
Pastor Gregg concludes his talk about the end times as we continue our study of Thessalonians. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11.
Pastor Gregg talks about the end times as we continue our study of Thessalonians. Primary text: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-7.