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A Disciple’s Journey | Week 5 Introduction

A desire for the destination keeps us going on our journey, even when it gets difficult. This week’s episode draws from the letters of Peter, who encourages us to resist temptations, even amidst suffering, because our hope is permanent and eternal. The disciple’s journey leads us to a renewed and transformed creation.
 
This is the Week 5 introduction, "Reaching for the Summit," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast. 

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 4 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! In this week’s episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses another vital aspect of every disciple’s journey—being empowered by the Spirit to pursue God’s purpose. To find out more about Spring Training and to download our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

SAVED FOREVER! 5 Reason You Can Believe In The Eternal Security Of The Believer.

During more than forty years of ministry, the number one question I'm asked by Christians is, "Can a Christian lose their salvation?" Today, we are going to discover five biblical reasons to believe that genuine Christians are saved forever.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 4 Introduction

In the opening chapters of Acts, Peter's boldness and passion are channeled in a new way toward God's desired ends. His entire life is fueled by the power of the Holy Spirit. This episode reminds us of the power of God's grace working in us for our joy and through us for the building up of Christ’s body. 
This is the Week 4 introduction, "Discovering New Strength," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 3 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! In this week’s episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses an important aspect in every disciple’s journey—experiencing failure and being restored by Christ. To find out more about Spring Training and to download our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 3 Introduction

This episode follows the story of Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, who vowed never to betray his Lord. But when the crucial moment came, Peter failed. He denied knowing Jesus three times. In this leg of the journey, we will see how God's grace can turn our worst mistakes into His greatest victories. 
This is the Week 3 introduction, "Stumbling off the Path," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 2 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! In this week’s episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses the second step in the disciple’s journey—learning what it takes to follow Jesus. To find out more about Spring Training and to download our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.

PRESERVE LIFE - The Sixth Commandment

Exodus 20:13
The command “Thou shall not kill” seems straightforward enough without any additional commentary. However, today we are going to discover multiple applications of this command that are essential for bringing order to a chaotic world.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 2 Introduction

This week we dive into the immersive and challenging training Jesus provided for His disciples. There is a high cost to following Him—we must be willing to give up wealth, ambition, and even family. But what we give up is small in comparison to what we are promised.
This is the Week 2 introduction, "Training with the Master," from the Spring Training journal, which you can download for free at firstdallas.org/springtraining. Our thanks to Davin Hutchinson, our Associate Student Minister of Worship, who served as the reader for this podcast.

A Disciple’s Journey | Week 1 Check-In

Spring Training is our annual spiritual disciplines program at First Baptist Dallas! Our theme for 2023 is Spring Training: A Disciple's Journey. In this week's episode, our Executive Pastor Ben Lovvorn discusses the first step of a disciple's journey—choosing to follow Christ wherever He leads. To find out more about Spring Training and our free ebook, go to firstdallas.org/springtraining.