First Baptist Church - Troy, TX - Audio

Growth 101: Getting the Basics Right focuses on the how-to of prayer, not just the idea of praying. Prayer can feel confusing if no one shows us how. While spontaneous prayer is good, Scripture calls us to consistent, focused prayer, modeled by Daniel. This sermon introduces the ACTS model as a simple, biblical framework for prayer: Adoration (praising God for who He is), Confession (agreeing with...

Prayer is making requests of God from faith, seeking His glory and the greatest good. Growth in prayer begins by praying in the Spirit, which requires new birth in Christ and growing maturity through God’s Word. The Spirit gives God’s perspective, shaping our motives and desires so we ask rightly. We pray with confidence because Jesus opened the way to God’s throne of grace, where mercy and grace...

Getting the Basics Right calls believers to spiritual growth by mastering the fundamentals. The sermon highlights the priority of God’s Word as the foundation for a fruitful Christian life. Psalm 119 shows that Scripture purifies our hearts, brings joy, provides guidance, and gives practical wisdom for daily decisions. God’s Word helps us evaluate our lives, obey quickly and joyfully, and experien...

This sermon challenges believers to examine whether their faith is truly bearing fruit. Through the withered fig tree and the cleansing of the temple, Jesus confronts a faith that looks healthy on the outside but lacks real obedience and transformation. Leaves without fruit represent spiritual busyness, routine, or religious appearance without repentance or dependence on God. Jesus reminds us that...

Guest speaker John Nance reminds us that as believers, we enter a new year by looking back with gratitude and moving forward with hope. Reflecting on God’s mercy, not with regret or pride, allows us to see His faithfulness through every season. Drawing from Scripture, John emphasizes three truths: God has been faithful and deserves our gratitude, we must commit to walking in faith and obedience to...

This sermon invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christ’s birth by looking closely at Bethlehem. God’s sovereign plan guided Mary and Joseph’s difficult journey, reminding us that obedience often requires faith when God’s purposes disrupt our own. Jesus’ humble birth—in a stable, laid in a manger—reveals a King who came not with power and prestige, but in weakness and humility, accessible to all...

This sermon explores why the Savior had to become fully human. Humanity was created to represent God and rule His creation, but sin entered through Adam and separated all people from God. Because God is perfectly just and holy, sin could not be ignored. Yet because He is gracious and merciful, He made a way to save sinners without compromising His character. Jesus became human so He could uphold G...

This sermon calls us to rediscover the wonder of Jesus by returning to John 1, one of the clearest declarations of who He truly is. While the world holds many opinions about Jesus—teacher, prophet, historical figure—Scripture presses the ultimate question: “Who do you say that I am?” John answers by revealing Jesus as the eternal Word of God, fully God and fully man, existing with the Father befor...

This message invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christmas by recovering a sense of awe—letting ourselves feel small before the greatness of God. When we lose wonder, we grow self-important, but Christmas calls us to kneel near the manger and marvel at the God who became flesh. Studying biblical prophecy restores that wonder. Prophecy shows that God is in complete control, sovereign over time,...

The story of the Pilgrims is a story of God’s providence. Fleeing persecution in England, these Separatists crossed the Atlantic with a deep desire to worship freely and advance the gospel. Aboard the storm-tossed Mayflower, God preserved them—saving John Howland from the sea, strengthening the ship with a jackscrew, and guiding them away from deadly shoals. Their first winter was devastating, yet...

Intentional thanksgiving shapes our spiritual growth by strengthening faith, deepening contentment, and increasing love for God. Gratitude strengthens faith by acknowledging God’s continual provision—both in answered prayers and in trusting Him for what is yet to come. Thanksgiving also nurtures contentment, a learned attitude that finds joy in what God provides rather than in material excess. Pau...

This sermon calls believers to intentionally give thanks by remembering the amazing works God has done. Psalm 136 highlights God’s unmatched power—He alone performs magnificent deeds. The psalmist recalls three defining acts: creation, showing God’s perfect wisdom; the Exodus, revealing His power, loyal love, and faithfulness to His promises; and the conquest of the Promised Land, where He protect...

True thanksgiving begins with knowing who God is and recognizing what He has done. Psalm 136 calls us to give thanks for both the person and works of God, whose steadfast love endures forever. God reveals Himself through His names—Yahweh, the faithful covenant-keeper; Elohim, the powerful Creator; Adonai, the sovereign Lord; and El Shamayim, the God of heaven. Because God is good, everything He al...

This sermon challenges believers to recognize both the need and responsibility of sharing the gospel. From Romans 10:1–13, we learn that unbelievers must believe in Jesus alone for salvation—only through faith in Him can they be made right with God. For believers, Romans 9:14–15 emphasizes our calling to share this message: people cannot believe unless someone tells them. Every Christian has been...

This sermon calls believers to live intentionally on mission for Christ. We experience success through three keys: prayer, conduct, and words. We are to pray continually for open doors to share the gospel, live wisely by making the most of every opportunity, and speak with grace—offering truth firmly but kindly. The message emphasizes that God places each of us sovereignly in specific spheres of i...

[NOTE – sound was not available for the 1st couple of minutes but keep listening and it WILL come on!] Clinton Barrineau, A missionary with Crossworld, gave us an update on the need for missionaries in Italy and on his family's plans to begin their ministry in Italy in the near future. He shared some information on the current state of missions in Italy and their financial needs at this time.

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her “living water,” revealing Himself as the Messiah who gives eternal life. Despite cultural, ethnic, and moral barriers, Jesus meets her with truth and grace, exposing her sin while extending hope and transformation. Through their conversation, He teaches that true worship isn’t about location or ritual but about worshiping the Father “in spirit...

This message unpacks John 3:16–21, showing how God’s love is revealed in action through giving His “one and only Son” for the salvation of the world. Salvation is not gained through religion, ethnicity, or good works, but through faith in Christ, who was lifted up on the cross, bringing rescue from sin and condemnation. God’s love is universal, sacrificial, and costly, setting the standard for all...

This sermon on John 3:1–21 explores Nicodemus’s encounter with Jesus, highlighting the necessity of spiritual rebirth. Though Nicodemus was a respected Pharisee and leader, his religion and good works could not secure entrance into God’s kingdom. Jesus cut through his questions by declaring, “You must be born from above,” teaching that all people are spiritually dead in sin and need new life only...

The story of the rich young ruler contrasts sharply with Zacchaeus. Whereas Zacchaeus, a sinful man, received salvation through faith and repentance, this wealthy, moral, and respected young leader missed it. Though he sincerely sought eternal life, he approached Jesus asking what he must do to inherit it, relying on his goodness, rule-keeping, and wealth as signs of favor. Jesus lovingly exposed...

In Luke 19:1–10, we meet Zacchaeus, a wealthy and despised tax collector in Jericho. Though rejected by his community, Zacchaeus longs to see Jesus. In a surprising turn, Jesus seeks him out, calls him by name, and insists on staying at his house. This encounter reveals the heart of Jesus’ mission: “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Zacchaeus responds with faith and repentance, jo...

Hebrews 12 reminds us that suffering is part of God’s loving discipline -- part of His training program to help us to grow in faith and maturity. Early believers endured persecution with joy because they held an eternal perspective, knowing greater rewards awaited them in heaven. The writer urges us to look to Jesus, who endured the cross, as our model for perseverance. God’s discipline, like that...

The Bible is filled with the accounts of many peoples’ lives who followed God faithfully and didn’t quit. We can find encouragement from reading those biblical accounts. But there is One who stands out above all and that is Jesus Christ, Himself. As we strive to follow the Lord’s plan for our lives, we often face difficulties and even suffering in our lives. The writer of the book of Hebrews encou...

The Scrap Iron Quartet takes the lead in worship this morning, followed by exciting testimonies of how God has used the Gideons International Ministry worldwide to bring people to Himself.