First Baptist Church Las Colinas: Recent Episodes
Message one in a study of Titus. Pastor Robert Rohlin takes the four verses before Paul even says hello and shows how the gospel frames both a life and a letter. Four movements carry it: the Messenger (a servant of God and apostle of Jesus Christ), the Mission (the faith of God's elect and the acknowledging of the truth), the Message (eternal life promised before the world began), and the Mentee (Titus, mine own son after the common faith). A small letter with a large agenda, and a call to sound doctrine.
Part two on the spiritual role of the father, from Genesis 19. Pastor Robert Rohlin walks the anatomy of backsliding through Lot: it begins with the eyes, follows a gradual decline, takes hold when we tolerate wrong, masks itself with outward piety, costs us spiritual awareness and a servant's heart, persuades us we can separate private morality from public life, puts our children in harm's way, and breeds a judgmental spirit. Lot lost his discernment, his family, and his usefulness to God. The cure is Jeremiah 3:22 - return to Me, you backsliders, and I will heal your backsliding. NOTE: the camera was started late, so this recording begins a few minutes into the message.
A Mother's Day message from 2 Kings 4:8-37 on the Shunammite woman - a mother the Bible never names, whose character is unforgettable. Pastor Robert Rohlin traces a godly mother's love as discerning, serving, tender, persistent, and anchored in the God who gives life. She made room for God's work, she served without being asked, and when her son died she would not let go until she had laid hold of the prophet and of God.
Pastor Robert Rohlin opens Genesis 18-19 and asks how much the spiritual leadership of a father actually matters. Three visitors appear to Abraham - one recognized as the LORD - and Sarah is promised a son within the year. Then the men turn toward Sodom, and Abraham intercedes, a prayer he is often criticized for but which bears a closer look. Set against Abraham stands Lot, the backslidden father whose choices cost him his family. The Hebrew shacah appears here for the first time in Scripture.
Part two of Keeping the Big Picture. Pastor Robert Rohlin picks up the theme - trade the immediate for the eternal - and works back through the people who narrowed their focus and paid for it: Eve, persuaded by a half-truth that never delivered what it promised; David, who protected Nabal's shepherds and then wanted payment, and who saw Bathsheba from the palace roof. Woven through are 45 years of marriage, a firehouse chaplaincy, and the plain point that every blessing you have was given, not earned. The close asks what distraction is keeping you from what God wanted.
Part one of a two-part message on focus. Pastor Robert Rohlin argues that sin works by narrowing our vision - Satan helps us zoom in on one thing to the exclusion of eternity, and a consequential life is traded for a momentary desire. Nine biblical examples carry the point: Peter guarding his reputation at Antioch, Martha stressed over being the perfect hostess, David wanting Bathsheba, Achan burying gold beneath his tent, Hezekiah trusting treaties, and the prodigal son of Luke 15 who wanted his things and wanted them now.
Resurrection Day 2026. Pastor Robert Rohlin walks the hours of the crucifixion - Gethsemane, the trials, the scourging, the medical reality of what killed Jesus - and then turns the corner on S. M. Lockridge's refrain: it's Friday, Pilate is washing his hands and Satan is dancing a jig, but it's only Friday, and Sunday's coming. The angel rolls the stone away and says He is not here, He is risen. The message closes on John 1:12 and the difference between believing about Jesus and receiving Him.
A Good Friday message from Hebrews 2. Pastor Robert Rohlin traces the necessity of the cross through three movements - the suffering that secured salvation, the humiliation and substitution of Christ, and His exaltation. Christ was not concerned with angels but with the descendants of Abraham, and so He took on flesh to taste death for every man. Set against the Passover lamb in Exodus and the veil torn from top to bottom, the message closes where the hymn does: the cross demands a response.
Part one of Your Faith on Trial. Pastor Robert Rohlin opens Numbers 13-14, where twelve men scout the land God had already promised and ten come back convinced the giants are bigger than God. Borrowing Dave Ramsey's line - when you do stupid, you reap desperate - the message anatomizes little faith: a limited perspective that makes obstacles look decisive, murmuring and inaction, a longing for the good old days of slavery, and a retreat into mediocrity. It closes on Mark 11:22 and the better reading of that verse - have the faith of God, not merely faith in God.
Pastor Robert Rohlin looks at the tragedy of the Champlin Towers collapse in 2021 in Miami Beach Florida. He compares that situation to where our nation is now and how we need to restore the discipline of prayer for our nation.
Part one of a two-part message on perfect peace. Pastor Robert Rohlin walks through Genesis 14 - the first recorded war in Scripture - where four eastern kings sweep down the King's Highway, the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fall into the slimepits of the Valley of Siddim, and Lot is carried off. Abram arms his household, rescues his nephew, is blessed by Melchizedek, and then refuses every reward Sodom offers him. Set against Psalm 46 and Isaiah 26, the question is where a believer's peace actually comes from when armies are on the move.
A fresh treatment of 2 Peter 3, preached in 2026 - the same ground as the 2020 series message, revisited. Pastor Robert Rohlin reads all thirteen verses and works through Peter's answer to the scoffers who ask where the promise of His coming is. Believers remember the Lord's return, scoffers laugh at it, God guarantees it, and our behavior is changed by it. The world that once perished by water is now reserved for fire, and the delay is not slackness but patience, because God is not willing that any should perish.
Part one of a two-part study in Psalm 32. Pastor Robert Rohlin traces David's psalm of confession back to the rooftop of the palace and asks what guilt is actually for - not a weight to be carried, but a mercy that drives a believer to confession. Drawing on Bill Crowder, Psalm 1 and Proverbs 28:13, the message distinguishes happiness built on temporal things from the blessedness of the man whose transgression is forgiven, and closes on God as our hiding place.
Pastor Rohlin shows that most Christians have believed too many Christmas movies without understanding what the Bible says about Christmas. This is part 2 of 2 parts to help you appreciate the wonder of God providing His Son through the miracle of incarnation.
Pastor Rohlin shows that most Christians have believed too many Christmas movies without understanding what the Bible says about Christmas. This is part 1 of 2 parts to help you appreciate the wonder of God providing His Son through the miracle of incarnation.
The turkey isn't necessary, but Thanksgiving is! We all meet for food, fellowship, feasting, and football on Thanksgiving Day. But if that is all we do, we miss the real benefit. Maybe it is because we do not understand that when we thank God, it brings six distinct benefits to us. You might call this sermon, "Thanksgiving: What's in it for me?" Pastor Robert Rohlin covers the benefits of Thanksgiving and shows that it is, in reality, a practical spiritual weapon we cannot live without. We often do not feel like thanking God, and that is the exact time that we need Thanksgiving the most!
The Christian life is a worthwhile but difficult one. Sin can suck the life out of our joy and energy. Years ago the Shell Oil Company published inserts that came inside the Reader's Digest magazine and provided useful tips to drivers. One of these booklets was about things you could do to get better gas mileage. Pastor Robert Rohlin reads each of these insights to show how their spiritual application comes directly from David's prayer in Psalm 51
Pastor Robert Rohlin examines Daniel's dream in Daniel 7 and shows what will be happening in Europe during the end times and how you can see Europe's recent history carrying out Daniel's prophecy. In one respect, it is frightening to see how Europe and other parts of our world are being set up to make way for the reign of the antichrist. But in another way, we can take comfort that God has already told us the future and is preparing our hearts to share Christ with others while we still have time.
Pastor emeritus Dale Thornton talks about his favorite subject -- GRACE -- about which he preached as a missionary in Taiwan for 40 years.
Pastor Robert Rohlin is passionate about his responsibilities as a father and grandfather. He has 8 children and 21+ grandchildren at the time of this sermon. In this sermon, he uncovers a mathematical difference about the age of a patriarch between Old and New Testament accounts and how it reveals to us that we can lose our spiritual legacy when we fail to obey God or take a detour from His revealed will. It is critical in this era that fathers take seriously their responsibility to lead their families to follow the Lord without detour or compromise.
Pastor Dale Thornton and his wife Barbara served as missionaries spent 40 years as misisonaries to Taiwan. They saw God provide in marvelous ways to be able to plant churches there. He shares their journey and encourages us from Acts 1-4-9.
Pastor Robert Rohlin leads into a an examination of a broken chronology in 1 John 3-11-17 and also discusses the nature of a Christian's 3 great enemies.
Pastor Robert Rohlin on Resurrection Sunday reminds us of 4 key proofs that the resurrection of Christ is real. And that is important, because the resurrection is the key focal point of the Gospel. It is the reason we worship Christ in church, the reason we have hope of eternal life, and the only reason for spending time focused on our relationship with Jesus. This sermon concludes with the powerful story of Edith -Easter- Burns -- a godly woman from San Antonio TX who is now in the presence of Christ. Don't miss this heartwarming story that concludes this message..
Paul really loves the Tessalonians. So, with fatherly concern, he encourages them repeatedly to hold on to the truth and stand firm. One of the problems today though is that so few church members are skilled at identifying truth. They get deluded by religions that incorporate human tradition and trust that equally or even more than the Word of God. But only the written revelation of Scripture can be our inerrant, infallible, inspired, and imperative rule of faith and practices. Cults and groups that believe human tradition continues to add to revelation -like Catholicism and Greek Orthodoxy- lead to dangerous conclusions on a foundation of shifting sand. Only the Word of God is the bedrock on which we should base our lives. Pastor Robert Rohlin takes a careful look at what Paul means when he encourages the Thessalonian Christians to stand firm in the traditions that they were taught. It clearly is a reference to apostolic teaching before the written Word was available. But he cautions them against the -traditions- of others because false teachers had already tried to pervert the faith of the Thessalonians. This message is preached in a spirit of love to plead with others to only accept a church or teachings that base all doctrines SOLELY on the Word of God with no mixture of church tradition or human philosophy.
One of the most often-argued theological concepts is the role of God's election and man's free will in determining who will go to heaven. Some people go to one extreme of claiming that man's free will has no role and that if God choosed you to be saved, you will be saved. Another group claims it is all about the free will of man and that God's calling has nothing to do with it. However, the fact is that Scripture teaches both the choice or election of God and the free will of man have a part in salvation. Pastor Robert Rohlin explains how marriage reflects this mutual choice where God chooses us but we must also choose Jesus Christ. This sermon is not a comprehensive treatment of these issues, because Pastor Robert Rohlin confines the focus to this passage in 2 Thessalonians 2-13-17. First Baptist Church Las Colinas is a family-integrated missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Baptist Missionary Association.
This Mother's Day sermon is a bit unique. Yes, we start with Scripture, but the main points were taken from the life of a godly mother whom I called -Miss Margie.- As I thought about Mother's Day, it encouraged me to remember her life and the example that she set.
If you never have conflict with others, then skip this sermon. But if you are actually breathing enough to fog up a mirror, you need to hear what James has to say about how to resolve conflicts.--Pastor Robert Rohlin is the teaching pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
So much of what Christians -know- about Christmas is not from the Bible. We've allowed a lot of assumptions and myths to creep into our Christmas understanding. The realy Christmas story is far more miraculous than the one portrayed in church plays and in nativity movies. This is a 2nd of 2 messages.
Someone once said, -Man proposes, but God disposes.- Another has said, -The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.- We make lots of plans, and most of them fail. One of the reasons is that our plans fail to include God's perspective. So how do we plan as Christians- After all, to fail to plan is to plan to fail. We have to keep God as part of the decision-making process. Pastor Robert Rohlin discusses this important concept as he continues our study of the book of James. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the teaching pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
So much of what Christians -know- about Christmas is not from the Bible. We've allowed a lot of assumptions and myths to creep into our Christmas understanding. The realy Christmas story is far more miraculous than the one portrayed in church plays and in nativity movies.
When Israel was wondering whether God would destroy them or save them, God answers by sending comfort to His people. What does God do that gives us comfort- Pastor Dale Thornton explains how God comforted His people with the promise of the Messiah and then perfectly set up the circumstances of history for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Eternal life is not achieved by getting sacraments from a church. It is not about doing more good works than bad works. It requires accepting the only payment for our sins. It requires a singular focus on Christ to save you. Pastor Dale Thornton explains in simple fashion these truths and ends with a testimony by a prominent pastor of his own salvation experience.
We all have conflict. But James tells us how to deal with conflict. This is the second of 2 sermons looking into what James tells us that we need to do to resolve conflict in our lives. Make sure you hear both sermons as his counsel will come in handy- Pastor Robert Rohlin is the teaching pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
If you never have conflict with others, then skip this sermon. But if you are actually breathing enough to fog up a mirror, you need to hear what James has to say about where our conflicts originate. Then, you can learn how to prevent problems before they occur. -Pastor Robert Rohlin is the teaching pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
A lot of people proclaim themselves to be wise whereas truly wise people probably never make that claim. And some people follow after a human wisdom which corrupts their worship, their relationships, and their future. James gives us a checklist to help us discern Godly wisdom from heaven. Use this checklist to evaluate your relationships and your heroes. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Dale Thornton shows how God is faithful to all who are serving Him so that their labors are not in vain.
Sometimes we get weary about praying for a particular thing. But Pastor Dale Thornton shows from Scripture and his experience as a missionary and pastor and father of 5 how prayer changes things.
It is somewhat odd that a sermon on marriage should be preached on October 31 -- the day that shares 2 important connotations. The world celebrates Halloween which in its most innocent form has children wearing masks and begging for candy. But in marriage, we often wear masks to either manipulate a spouse or to fool those outside the marriage into thinking everything is OK when our spouse knows better. And we tend to want to be -treat-ed- in just a certain way and in our self-centeredness, we focus our actions and words on getting that treatment. October 31 is also known as Reformation Day by many Christians to celebrate Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 points of disagreement with Catholic theology. Many historians point to this act as the start of the Protestant Reformation. And if anything needs a reformation today, it is our society's sit-com idea of marriage and how that viewe is now pervasive even among God's people. In this message, Pastor Rohlin discusses what it means to be the right spouse for your marriage to succeed.
Every marriage has challenges as 2 people with different personalities, key words, attitudes, backgrounds, and a plethora of other differences try to live together. For Christians who have entered a marriage vow, we can really struggle if we think that marriage should always be roses and candlelight dinners and then the reality of living slaps us in the face. We need to understand the real reason that marriage exists and what its purpose is. Marriage is NOT an institution made by man, but a gift from the Lord. Pastor Robert Rohlin discusses some fresh insights inspired by his recent reading of John Piper's book -This Momentary Marriage.-
Pastor Robert Rohlin on the Sunday before Thanksgiving preaches a somewhat-unorthodox sermon on Thanksgiving. He focuses in on the meaning in Numbers 11-1 where God judges the sin of complaining. There are a lot of words for that sin- murmuring, whining, griping, belly-aching, being a sore-head. Basically complaining is a sin for 3 reasons which Pastor Rohlin explains. Complaining prevents Thanksgiving. In the next sermon, he covers reasons for which we should thank God. But in this sermon, it turns out that perhaps we are all guilty of complaining from time to time. But do you know just how seriously God reacts to this sin- Prayerfully listen to determine if this is an attitude - action that you need to eliminate from your life.
David combines several of his own hymns together to create a medley of praise to the glory of God. This sermon was preached in 2006 about the time of the release of the DaVinci Code movie. Robert Rohlin was the associate pastor of South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth at that time.
2006-06-04 sermon at South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth from 1 Chronicles 16-28ff.
Pastor Robert Rohlin says it is time to bless our nation rather than just asking God to bless our country. 1 Timothy 2-1-5 outlines some ways that we can do this vital task. This message was preached July 23, 2006 at South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth where Robert Rohlin was the associate pastor at the time.
Pastor Robert Rohlin outlines the Basis for Gospel Ministry as explained in 1 Timothy 1. So often we think that an effective ministry is produced by plans, programs, and personnel. But the real secret to ministry that is effective in God's eyes is -unfeigned love.- It is a love that doesn't fake it. This message was preached July 9, 2006 at South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth where Robert Rohlin was the associate pastor at the time.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on God's Salvation Package, this time focusing on the fact that Christ was the only route to our becoming reconciled to the Father. We don't use the word reconciliation much any more, so Pastor Thornton gives some good context as to what it really means to us. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving, Texas -- a family-integrated church in the Baptist MIssionary Association -BMA-.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on God's Salvation Package, this time focusing on the fact that part of our salvation is SUBSTITUTION where Jesus became our substitute. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving, Texas -- a family-integrated church in the Baptist MIssionary Association -BMA-.
Message at South Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX while Robert Rohlin was the Associate Pastor there. The good news is that the church is a FAMILY. Listen to also here the bad news.
James poses a rhetorical challenge. -You say you have faith. Fine, show me your faith without showing me your works. But I'll show you my faith by my works.- God can see our hearts. But men can only see the difference that Christ makes in our lives as He affects a change in our behavior and demeanor. Our actions become the barometer that shows whether our faith is real. To illustrate this, two people are put on trial for their faith -- Abraham and Rahab. One is the patriarch of the Jews who demonstrates amazing obedience while the other is a Canaanite prostitute who responds imperfectly but sincerely to her faith in Jehovah. When your actions are weighed, does the evidence convict you of being a Christian- Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
James makes it clear in his epistle that real faith cannot coexist with favoritism or racism. Both are contradictory to the very nature of the Gospel message. James chides his readers for sometimes showing favor to a rich person over a poor person. The reality is that Jesus didn't even have a place to lay his head at night. He would have identified better with the poor person in his earthly ministry. Today, racism is ever more rampant and is promoted by the very people who should have willingly embraced the meaning of the -I Have a Dream- speech by Dr. Martin Luther King. These people use racism to promote a political agenda. But the Kingdom of God is promoted by showing love to all without respect of persons. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Robert Rohlin explains why Martin Luther was mistaken in his view that James should not be in the Scriptural canon. Paul and James both refer to works but refer to 2 different things. Paul refers to -works of the law- meaning the keeping of Jewish laws. James refers to -works of mercy and righteousness- which naturally occur in our lives if we have a true saving faith in Jesus Christ. Paul and James are not in conflict at all, but looking at 2 different aspects of our faith. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Robert Rohlin shows how the 3 mentions of MIRRORS in Scripture explain to us the right way that we are to use the Word of God in our lives in order to live a victorious life in the midst of a time of unprecedented trials. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Robert Rohlin in a previous message explained 3 key concepts to overcoming temptation. In this message he explains the importance of the 4th concept -- learning how to rest in the Word of God. This includes learning how to meditate on God's Word and why fasting is not just a religious exercise but an excellent tool to make wise decisions. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. He taught this lesson remotely due to a surprise winter freeze in Texas. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on God's Salvation Package shortly after returning to the puplit after an illness. He gives a very clear presentation of the meaning of -propitiation- -- a word used only 3 times in the Bible and a term with which most Christians are unfamiliar. Learn about the meaning of this crucial term and its Old Testament and New Testament contexts. It will enrich your understanding of the Gospel and make you appreciate the dual role Christ played as your Great High Priest and your sacrifice. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving, Texas -- a family-integrated church in the Baptist MIssionary Association -BMA-.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
On this Resurrection Sunday -Easter-, Pastor Robert Rohlin explains how the resurrection not only gives us assurance of our eternal salvation in Christ in the future, but it gives us victory over temptation here and now- There is a precise process in Scripture that you can apply to overcome temptation and it is explained in James 1-12-18. This is a practical message that wise people will hear with pen and paper in hand. This might be the most practical Christian message that you will ever hear- Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Dale Thornton returns to preach after 8 weeks out due to problems with his brain and ability to communicate. But in this message he gives a very clear presentation of the Gospel message. We are glad to have the pastor speaking again. He is preaching from a chair and there is some slight difference in normal sound quality, but those who have come to love Pastor Dale as we do will enjoy hearing him again.
In the New Testament, -crowns- are often used to refer to our eternal rewards that in heaven become the offerings the saints lay down before the throne of God as an act of worship. In this passage, James mentiones one of the 4 crowns defined in the New Testament -- the crown of life. That crown is related to our response to trials and testings. There are 3 essential requirements for us to past the tests of our trials. We must ask for wisdom with unwavering faith -the subject of the preceding message-. Then we must maintain steadfast hope on our eternal assets and position with Christ. Finally, we need to love God and others so much that we are willing to endure trials for His glory and for a testimony to others.Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
James has just told us that we need to intentionally rejoice during times of trials and testings. But that is not easy. In fact, the only way we can do that is if we have wisdom which is the ability to see our circumstances from God's point of view. Pastor Robert Rohlin talks about how praying for wisdom has become a daily practice for the last 40 years. Wisdom enables us to more clearly see the benefits that we can get during our times of testing. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Pastor Robert Rohlin celebrates his 40th anniversary of his ordination as a pastor by dealing with plumbing problems, computer problems, and logistical issues. Sometimes life becomes a trial- So it is appropriate that this message deals with the first command of the book of James -- -Count it supreme joy when you have trials-- What- How can you do that- What good comes of trials- These questions are answered in this life-essential lesson from God's Word. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Ephesians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Pastor Robert Rohlin begins a new verse-by-verse exposition series of the epistle of James. The author was the half-brother of Jesus Christ and the head of the Jerusalem church. This book was written between A.D. 45-48 and is the earliest book of the New Testament. While Paul taught that before God, salvation is by faith in Christ alone, James taught that before men, our salvation is only evident by our behavior. God sees the heart, but men see our works. This is the most imperative book of the New Testament with 54 imperative verbs in 108 verses -- an average of 1 command every 2 verses- We have much to learn from this short epistle. This message focuses on the introductory information about the book and then explains the 4 characteristics we have as slaves of Jesus Christ. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. This church focuses on expository preaching to equip fathers to build strong families.
In this fifth and final message from the book of Habakkuk, the prophet gives reasons why he will choose to praise the Lord regardless of how bad things get for his nation or his personal life. He resolves to praise God because God is always worthy of praise even when we do not understand why He allows certain things to come into our lives. Why did a loved one die- Why is one of your children autistic- Why is another child straying from the faith- These are questions impossible to answer without an eternal perspective. - But Habakkuk remembering the great works of God in the past resolves to praise Him in the future no matter what happens. In spite of all circumstances testifying to the contrary, God is always worthy of praise. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Coilnas in Irving Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In this fourth message from Habakkuk, the prophet ceases his objections to God's actions or inaction. Now he simply offers 2 petitions- -1- God, show your power and glory quickly. -2- God, remember to show mercy to those who repent. This begins one of the most beautiful passages on praise in Scripture. And there is also some interesting information on Michelangelo's statue of Moses. -Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Coilnas in Irving Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In this third message from Habakkuk, there is a poetic series of 5 -woes-. Each of the first 4 woes has a reason stated for the woe maked with -for.- In the middle of these woes is a passage asserting God's glory. The woes also end with a reminder that God is in His temple. Essentially, even in times when God is judging a nation, God is in the midst of the judgment and offering hope to believers that He is still in control and still worthy of worship. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Coilnas in Irving Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
After God answers Habakkuk's first question by telling Habakkuk that the wicked Babylonians were coming to judge Judah, the prophet is left confused. How can a holy God use a wicked foreign nation to judge the people of God- Many Christians are left wondering today how politicians that have committed corruption and fraud are left unpunished. Recent events also so massive fraud by hedge funds in shorting AMC and Game Stop. How are hedge funds able to get away with things that should be illegal and are definitely unethical- And yet, they received no real consequences. Habakkuk first praises God for being eternal, holy, and righteous. But then he asks God to explain how a holy God could use a wicked people to accomplish his will. Pastor Robert Rohlin explains how God does not operate on our time schedule but always stays true to His holy character. God will judge the wicked. He is always righteous and always true to His character and His covenants. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Coilnas in Irving Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In the wake of a hotly contested election fraught with fraud, Pastor Robert Rohlin searches the Scriptures for a biblical perspective on Christians living in a corrupt society. The search leads to Habakkuk. The prophet asks God a series of questions. In this introductory message, Habakkuk asks God, -Why aren't you doing something about all the evil corruption around me-- God answers this question by affirming that He will judge and chasiste Judah for their corruption and that He will use the ungodly and cruel Chaldeans -Babylonians- to do so. This answer will prompt the other questions that spark a dialoge between Habakkuk and his God throughout the rest of the book. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Coilnas in Irving Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
This is the 13th and last message of a series in 2 Peter. As Peter concludes his letter warning his readers of the dangers of false teachers, he concludes with a negative and positive exhortation. Like a parent who loves his children and gives them final advice before he leaves, Peter loves his readers and emphasizes two final words of encouragement for his readers. Pastor Robert Rohlin explains these views and how a belief in the Lord Jesus Christ should affect us as Christians. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Pastor Dale Thornton shows from Isaiah 11-1-10 that Jesus was prophesied to be the Promised Messiah in elaborate detail. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Pastor Dale Thornton served as a missionary to Taiwan for 40 years and also helped with work in India, Korea, and Myanmar. So he can appreciate as few others can the missionary nature of Christ's incarnation. He shows Jesus as the ultimate and most prophesied-about missioary. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Pastor Dale Thornton agrees with Charles Spurgeon that the surest way to expand the capacity of our own souls -- our minds, wills, and emotions -- is to study Christ. In this message, Pastor Thornton asks us to behold our God and His infinite greatness. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Pastor Dale Thornton begins looking at Isaiah 40. Those words were meant to comfort Isaiah, God's people of Israel and Judah, but are just as applicable and comforting today. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Our church is pleased to directly support the work of Filomeno Kakilala and his wife Lisa in their ministry to the Phillipines and Hawaii. His story is a compelling one and will have you listening to the final word. And he gives a strong challenge to each of us to be missionary as well.
Pastor Dale Thornton acknowledges that we all live in a world of impatience. We want a solution to everything at the push of a button or the click of an icon. But victorious living requires that we take some portion of our day to wait on the Lord. But what does that mean- Pastor Thornton who was a veteran missionary on a difficult field explains both from Scripture and experience what it means to wait on the Lord. Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving, Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton acknowledges that we all live in a world of impatience. We want a solution to everything at the push of a button or the click of an icon. But victorious living requires that we take some portion of our day to wait on the Lord. But what does that mean- Pastor Thornton who was a veteran missionary on a difficult field explains both from Scripture and experience what it means to wait on the Lord. Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving, Texas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton with Christmas fast approaching looks at Isaiah 42 where it describes God's Servant -- the coming Messiah. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues a series on Galatians. He compares various mystery forces such as the Oriental concept of Feng-shui or Joel Osteen's inspiration cube to a biblical understanding of faith and what it can accomplish in our lives. Pastor Thornton is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Prayer is a privilege that avails us of the power of God. Pastor Robert Rohlin looks at the types of prayers and specific guidelines for making it powerful. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX which is a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Pastor Dale Thornton at Christmas looks at Isaiah 7 where it predicts the arrival of Emmanuel -- God With Us. This prophecy came at a time of desperation for King Ahaz. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 2 Corinthians at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
As the new years dawns, Scripture helps us prepare for the new year by first inventorying what we have and what we are doing, what Christ has provided for us. Then in Psalm 101, we are given a list of resolutions that King David made that we should emulate. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX which is a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Robert Rohlin thinks back on the problems and trials on 2020. A lot of times, we just see the problems but fail to see how God can use these trying times to bless and benefit us. Pastor Rohlin covers the -steps out of the mess- as he looks at the challenges faced by King Hezekiah of Judah who was faced with a surprise attack which came from an unexpected direction. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
This is the 12th message of a series in 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 3, Peter looks at 2 different views of the return of Jesus Christ. Believers remember it and look forward to it. Others scoff at the idea and mock it. Peter directly addresses the objections of the second group with logic and appeals to Scripture. Scoffers are ignorant because they choose to ignore certain facts of the Bible and history. Pastor Robert Rohlin explains these views and how a belief in the Lord Jesus Christ should affect us as Christians. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In 2 Peter 2-17-22, Peter talks about the wake of destruction left by false teachers. There are different types of false teachers and the results are different on believers and unbelievers. This message helps us understand a key truth -- that every thought of man should be tested against the Word of God. Men are fallible- God's Word is not. Even noted Christian writers such as C.S. Lewis had major theological flaws refuted by the Word of God. So spiritual discernment is needed to sort the good from the bad. Pastor Rober Rohlin looks at Peter's explanations of the characteristics of false teachers and discusses what we can do to ensure that we are not misled. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In 2 Peter 2-10-16, Peter helps us to recognize the false teachers who operate as wolves among the sheep. False teachers take many forms from the overtly outrageous to the subtely deceptive.Pastor Rober Rohlin looks at Peter's explanations of the characteristics of false teachers and discusses what we can do to ensure that we are not misled. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
This message was preached on Mother's Day 2020. There are three Mother's Day videos that we showed in church at the beginning of this video which are shared with permission. Then Pastor Dale Thornton begins a series of sermons on the book of Isaiah with this first message. It is appropriate to look at a message entitled God's Way on a day designed to honor mothers who are often the first teachers in examples of God's love in our lives. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving Texas - a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association of America.
This is part 3 of a study in 2 Peter 2. In verses 4-9 we have 3 examples of the certainty of God's judgment that will also fall upon false prophets and false teachers. Peter also gives us 2 examples of God saving out His own people even in the midst of judgment. These stories also demonstrate that God saves imperfect people and keeps them secure even when they truly fail God. But being an imperfect follower is a far cry from being a false follower or a false teacher. Pastor Rober Rohlin looks at Peter's explanations of the characteristics of false teachers and discusses what we can do to ensure that we are not misled. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In the face of overwhelming judgment on the Day of the Lord, Joel stresses the need for genuine repentance. While a lot of folks go through the motions of confession, Christians often lack true repentance. John the Baptist even gives us some tests to know whether our repentance is genuine. Pastor Robert Rohlin shows us the need to -rend our hearts- and not our garments.
In the face of overwhelming judgment on the Day of the Lord, Joel stresses the need for genuine repentance. While a lot of folks go through the motions of confession, Christians often lack true repentance. John the Baptist even gives us some tests to know whether our repentance is genuine. Pastor Robert Rohlin shows us the need to -rend our hearts- and not our garments.
Pastor Dale Thornton reflects on the state of the United States in these uncertain times. From Isaiah 6, Pastor Thornton addresses the need for us to experience a new vision the way that Isaiah did in order to help us get back to a proper perspective on live
This is part 2 of a study in 2 Peter 2-1-3 where Peter begins addressing the problems of false teachers and false prophets -- a problem that is still placing a major impact on Christianity today. In 2 Peter 2, Peter makes a significant shift in the topics covered so far to begin a long passage warning his readers of the dangers of false prophets and teachers. Even today, there are so many people speaking falsely from popular pulpits to -tickle the ears- of those hearing their teaching. But these teachers are not giving the truth of God's Word. They appear like angels of light to their audience but inwardly are preaching a message that will destroy the audience and themselves. Pastor Rober Rohlin looks at Peter's explanations of the characteristics of false teachers and discusses what we can do to ensure that we are not misled. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
In 2 Peter 2, Peter makes a significant shift in the topics covered so far to begin a long passage warning his readers of the dangers of false prophets and teachers. Even today, there are so many people speaking falsely from popular pulpits to -tickle the ears- of those hearing their teaching. But these teachers are not giving the truth of God's Word. They appear like angels of light to their audience but inwardly are preaching a message that will destroy the audience and themselves. Pastor Rober Rohlin looks at Peter's explanations of the characteristics of false teachers and discusses what we can do to ensure that we are not misled. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
A short video shared under web license to First Baptist Church Las Colinas on how the world is broken and how we all need to demonstrate love toward others. The cure for the problem of the world's brokenness is Jesus Christ.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on Resurrection Sunday reviewing the evidences for the valid historicity of the resurrection account in the Gospels. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 1 Corinthians 10. The central theme in this presentation is that while God gives Christians liberty and freedom, He also places limitations on that freedom for the sake of the Gospel. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history for Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 1 Corinthians 14 and discusses the difficult subject of tongues. It was a gift of speaking in a known language used to confirm to the Jews that they had rejected the Messiah and that the Holy Spirit of God fell upon believers. Then it seems to have devolved into an unknown language and Paul said he would rather speak 1 word of God's truth in a known language than 10,000 in an unknown language. Paul gives guidelines in 1 Corinthians 14 on the use of tongues -- and if believers who claim to have that gift today followed the guidelines, then they would remain silent. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history at Texas Christian University and Liberty University. -For a deeper look at spiritual gifts, please listen to the entire series on spiritual gifts. The first lesson in that series explains how the gifts in this chapter are manifestations gifts. See that introduction at https---sermonaudio.com-sermon-22111116248-
In 2 Peter 1-18-21, Peter explains the process that brought us the Word of God -- Revelation, Inspiration, Illumination, and Interpretation. We have in the pages of the 66 books of the Bible the only sure Word of God. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on the -I Am- statements made by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In this lesson, he covers the fact that Jesus is the Door. This was a reference to a door of the sheepfold. But that doesn't mean a lot to us in the modern day, so Pastor Thornton explains what this means. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on the -I Am- statements made by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In this lesson, he covers the fact that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Pastor Thornton explains what it means to be in the flock tended by that Shepherd. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on the -I Am- statements made by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In this lesson, he covers the fact that Jesus is the Way and the ONLY way. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton continues his series on the -I Am- statements made by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In this lesson, he covers the fact that Jesus is the truth. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 1 Corinthians 12 discussing the difficult subject of spiritual gifts and the challenges faced by the Corinthians church in this area. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history at Texas Christian University and Liberty University. -For a deeper look at spiritual gifts, please listen to the entire series on spiritual gifts. The first lesson in that series explains how the gifts in this chapter are manifestations gifts. See that introduction at https---sermonaudio.com-sermon-22111116248-
Pastor Dale Thornton looks at the passage where Paul encourages two women in the church at Phillipi to learn to get along. And he shows how we can take encouragement from Scripture to learn how to stand fast in Jesus Christ. Pastor Thornton was a missionary to the Chinese people for 40 years and is now the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist MIssionary Association. He includes an interesting story from the -family skeleton closet.-
Mother's Day was a little surreal this year. The church was still operating completely online as physical quarantine was still in effect. So this sermon begins with 2 video tributes to the mothers in our church who are so awesome -videos shared with permission under web license-. Then Pastor Dale Thornton speaks to us about finding God's Way in life -- reflecting on the mothers in his life and how they have shaped the direction of the family. Pastor Dale Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas, a family-integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association, located in Irving TX.
In 2 Peter 1-12-17, Peter ties together how the Incarnate Word -- Jesus Christ -- is tied to the Word of God that we have in the Bible. All 66 books of the Bible were written by those who were eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ and His work in the New Testament or eyewitnesses of Jehovah in His dealings with people in the Old Testament. The Scripture canon was closed when the last of the eyewitnesses passed from the scene. Also, Peter knew that he was dying soon, but in this passage is one of the greatest comforts for any funeral service anywhere -- because our exit from this world facilitates a far more glorious entrance into the next phase of our life -- our eternal life -- if we have received Christ. Peter also recounts what he saw on the Mount of Transfiguration. There is a reason that he wanted to build 3 tabernacles that day -- the right idea but with the wrong timing. -That experience made Peter passionate about the subject of the Second Coming of Christ. And it made him passionate to keep on reminding people of the majesty of God's Word. Even more than what Peter saw that day, what he heard made a lasting impression upon him. If you have ever grieved the loss of a loved one, you will want to listen to this message. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Dr. Steven Woodworth teaches a family Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13 which demonstrates the supremacy of love over every spiritual gift that was catalogued in chapter 12. Dr. Woodworth is a professor of history at Texas Christian University and Liberty University.
Pastor Dale Thornton has his first experience at age 83 of preaching a Palm Sunday sermon over the Internet because of the coronavirus quarantine. He explains John 12-12-23 looking at God's plan of salvation from -glory to glory.- Jesus knew His purpose and the Father's plan and He stuck to them. Pastor Thornton is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.
Pastor Dale Thornton who was a missionary to Taiwan for 40 years and just shy of his 84th birthday when he preached this message, is getting used to the new challenge of preaching over the Internet during days of the coronavirus quarantine. On Resurrection Sunday, he points us directly to Jesus' assertion that He is the Son of God and that He is the only conqueror of death. Listen to this encouraging message from which every Christian who has lost a loved one can derive comfort.
Peter begins his 2nd epistle by telling his readers that they must make a focused and intentional effort to add 7 key virtues to the foundation of their faith. The order of these virtues is significant as each builds on its predecessor. If we fail to grow in these virtues, then we lack spiritual sight and clarity for our lives. Pastor Robert Rohlin is the executive pastor of First Baptist Church Las Colinas in Irving TX -- a family integrated church in the Baptist Missionary Association.