First Baptist Dallas: Recent Episodes
Dr. Robert Jeffress
Seeking to be a light in the darkness, Dr. Robert Jeffress aims in every message to deliver the Word of God unapologetically to Christians and non-Christians alike. His bold, biblical, and practical applications help the listener transition from hearing to doing, from knowing to believing. If you’re looking for answers, for meaning in life, for encouragement, for challenge, for purpose, for truth, you’re in the right place.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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.
Ephesians 5:25 Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today’s world.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 … Continue reading →
Ephesians 5:25 Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today’s world.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 … Continue reading →
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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.
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.
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.
AMERICA IS A CHRISTIAN NATION PSALM 33:12 Most people believe that America was founded by people from a wide varietyof religious beliefs who wanted to create a secular nation that was free from any influence of any one particular religion. … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR PRAYER LIFEMatthew 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.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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 … Continue reading →
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.
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.
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.
Matthew 5:1 Today, we are beginning our study of Jesus’ most well-known sermon which is often called, “The Sermon on the Mount.” In this revolutionary message, Jesus challenges us to a counterintuitive way of thinking and acting regarding the issues that … Continue reading →
Luke 18:9-14 In preparation for our new series on the Sermon on the Mount that begins next week, we are going to examine a story Jesus told that illustrates God’s promise to those “who hunger and thirst after righteousness.”
Acts 12:1-25 Acts 12 not only represents a shifting of focus from the Apostle Peter to the Apostle Paul, but it relates one of the most powerful — and humorous — stories in the Bible about the power of prayer.
Acts 11:1-30 Creativity is essential for success in every area of life — including the ministry. Today, we are going to look at a portrait of two churches who experienced God’s blessing because they were willing to “color outside the lines” … Continue reading →
Acts 10:1-48 Our study of Acts has led us to a milestone event in the history of the church – the salvation of the first Gentile. As we look at the miraculous story of a centurion named Cornelius, we will discover … Continue reading →
On this first Sunday of 2022, we are going to look at a familiar psalm that reminds us of God’s most valuable gift to us in the coming year and how we should respond to it.
Today we are going to approach the Christmas story from a different perspective by considering what the world would be like if Christ had not been born in Bethlehem.
Acts 9:1-43 Is there any sin for which God can never forgive a person? Is there any failure that disqualifies a person from being powerfully used by God? Both questions are answered clearly from today’s study of the most dramatic conversion in … Continue reading →
Acts 8:1-40 The first – and only – person called an “evangelist” in the Bible was not a paid professional apostle or pastor, but a layperson named Philip. Today, we are going to discover how God used this ordinary Christian … Continue reading →
Acts 6:8-8:1 Opposition to the gospel of Jesus Christ is at times subtle, while at other times opposition is blatant as illustrated in today’s passage. Acts 7 records the death of the first Christian in history and provides a model … Continue reading →
Acts 6:1-7 As our nation continues to be increasingly polarized, church splits – and even lawsuits – seem to be happening more frequently among believers. Today, we are going to examine the first disagreement in the history of the church and … Continue reading →
Acts 5:12-42 Are Christians being persecuted for their faith today? In some parts of the world, yes. But in other countries like the United States, persecution begins subtly and grows incrementally — just as it did in the First Century, … Continue reading →
Acts 4:32 – 5:11 God takes sin in the church seriously. In today’s passage from the book of Acts, we will examine the first instance of sin in the early church and discover the timeless truths for how God continues … Continue reading →
Acts 4:1-31 Today, we have come to another of many “firsts” in the book of Acts: the first instance of persecution because of the proclamation of the gospel. As we observe how Peter and John reacted to the threats of … Continue reading →
Acts 3:1-26 Today, we are going to explore the first miracle ever performed in the church that resulted in the healing of a lame man. Does God still heal people today? If so, why doesn’t He heal everyone who asks? … Continue reading →
Acts 2:14-47 Today, we are going to look at the first sermon ever preached in the church and the dramatic, supernatural results of that message that continue to reverberate today.
Part 1 Acts 2:1-11 Today, we are going to look at the birth of the Church of Jesus Christ and why every Christian can celebrate the priceless “birthday favor” that was distributed that day to every true follower of Jesus … Continue reading →
Acts 1:1-26 Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He made two promises to His followers. Today, we will discover the promise that is yet to be kept and the promise that has already been fulfilled.
Acts 1:1-2
Today, we begin our study of the book of Acts that records the supernatural birth and growth of the church of Jesus Christ.
Genesis 47:27-50:26
Today, as we conclude our study of the life of Joseph, we will discover the two greatest gifts any parent can leave his or her child.
Each one of us is trying to influence someone else – which makes us a “leader.” At the same time, each of us is following some kind of leader whether it is in the workplace, the church, or the family. What makes someone an effective leader worth following? The story of Joseph’s settlement of his family in Egypt and his continued leadership in the global famine answers that question.
Genesis 45:16-46:30
While the basis of our salvation is God’s grace alone, the evidence of our salvation is our obedience to God. The story of how Joseph’s brothers and father reacted to Joseph’s forgiveness illustrates two ways God’s grace can change our lives.
Genesis 44:1 – 45:15
Today, we have come to the climax of Joseph’s life story — the revelation of his identity to his brothers. But, embedded in this story we find keys to making life’s two most important decisions: the decision to receive forgiveness and the choice to grant forgiveness to others.
Genesis 42:38 – 43:34 What is it that is preventing you from approaching God to receive all the gifts He wants to lavish upon you? Pride? Fear? In today’s account of the second trip Joseph’s brothers made to Egypt, we will see a marvelous picture of God’s grace available to those who lay aside their pride and fear and accept His invitation to “come and dine” at the “banquet of grace.”
Genesis 41:45 – 42:38 The apostle Paul told Timothy that the two necessities for the Christian life are “Faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith” (1 Timothy 1:19). As the dramatic life of Joseph continues to unfold, we will discover the extreme measures God will employ to activate a conscience that has become hardened over the years.
Genesis 41:1-49 It is impossible to judge where our life is going by one, single traumatic event. But, there usually comes a day when we are able to look back and say, “Now I understand.” Today, we are going to look at that day that changed Joseph’s life forever.
Genesis 39:20 through 40:23 Someone has said, “Nothing comes into the life of a child of God that has not first been filtered through the loving and perfect will of God.” Today, we will see that encouraging truth illustrated in the life of Joseph.
Genesis 39:1-20 When we last saw Joseph, he had been betrayed by his brothers and sold to slaveowners who took him to Egypt. Today we are going to discover how God rewarded Joseph’s faithfulness and, at the same time, tested his faith just as God does with all of His children.
Genesis 37:1-36 Today, as we begin our study in the life of Joseph, we are going to discover how God uses the dreams and disappointments we experience in childhood to shape our future.
Psalm 119: 9-11 Truthfully, no one ever once and for all “conquers” the problem of lust, but lust can conquer us. In this final message in our series INVINCIBLE we are going to discover the secrets for moving from lust to purity that God desires in each of us.
Psalm 13 Mother’s Day can be painful for some people who have experienced the death of a mother, the loss of a child, struggles with infertility, or the death of a relationship. Today, we are going to discover how to conquer the mountain of grief by moving from grief to acceptance.
Numbers 13-14 While fear is a natural, and sometimes helpful, reaction to challenging situations, it doesn’t have to be our final response. Today, we are going to see how fear robbed the Israelites of God’s promise and how we can prevent fear from doing the same to us.
Psalm 25:16-21 We are going to look at a very real challenge almost everyone faces but no one wants to admit they struggle with. Today, we will discover what the Bible says about both the cause of and the cure for loneliness.
Philippians 4:11-13 Materialism is nothing more or less than the continual pursuit of “more.” But, although this craving is part of our DNA, it is another “mountain” that blocks us from the blessed life God wants us to experience. Today, we are going to discover how to move from materialism to contentment.
Ephesians 4:29-32 Today, we are going to look at one of the most difficult, yet crucial, mountains we must scale to experience the blessed life God desires for us: the mountain of bitterness.
Acts 2:22-24 This past year we’ve been forced to face the reality of our own mortality. Hebrews 9:27 reminds us that with our inevitable death comes certain judgment by God. What are you depending on to survive that judgment?
2 Samuel 11 and Psalm 51 A famous Christian psychiatrist said, “The reason most people feel guilty is because they ARE guilty.” Guilt is a very real mountain that separates us from fellowship with God and from receiving the blessing of God. Today, we are going to examine one of the guiltiest characters in the Bible and the path he discovered that led from guilt to repentance.