First Baptist Dallas
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.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Introduction: Which is most important – the death of Jesus or the resurrection of Jesus from the dead? Today, we will discover why both events are crucial to each of us.

Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Introduction: This week we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that resulted in salvation for everyone who trusts in Him. But what happens to people who reject -- or simply neglect -- God’s offer of forgiveness?

Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Introduction: What does it mean to be “godly?” From where do we derive our standards for godly behavior? In today’s passage, James is going to give us a way to measure our spirituality, as well as offering three practical steps to becoming a godly person.

Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Introduction: James says that another measure of the authenticity of our faith is our ability to control our speech. Our tongue is a powerful organ that can destroy reputations, relationships, and even churches.

Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Introduction: In our study of James, we have seen that “saving faith is always accompanied by good works.” Today we are going to look at the supreme example of saving faith found in the life of Abraham.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Introduction: Today we will look at one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament describing the vital relationship between faith and works. Is faith alone sufficient to save a person, or does God require faith and works? Buckle your seatbelts because James’ answer may surprise you!

Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Introduction: Do you have genuine faith? Before answering too quickly, James encourages us to examine another area of our lives -- how we judge other people. Do you tend to judge people by their external circumstances: skin color, education, or wealth? Your answer to that question reveals the authenticity of your faith.

Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Introduction: How do you know if you’re really saved? One test of the authenticity of your faith is your response to the Word of God.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Romans 12:1–2, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2025. God desires for you to experience a profound new beginning—one that so transforms your very nature that it becomes evident to everyone around you. Dr. Lovvorn challenges the church to reflect on what it means to make pleasing Jesus Christ our one desire. As Christ’s disciples, we must all answer this simple question as we begin the year: What’s your next step?
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.
If you need some help taking your next step, we want to help you! Go here for resources and to complete our online form: firstdallas.org/nextstep
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Introduction: What is the real cause of sin in our life? Should we blame other people, Satan, or ourselves for our disobedience to God? Today, we will discover how Satan masterfully uses external influences and our internal weaknesses to lead us away from God.