First Baptist Church - Troy, TX - Video

God's providence is evident on every page of the book of Esther. While King Ahasuerus proudly displays his wealth and power, God is quietly directing history according to His sovereign plan. The king's pride, Queen Vashti's refusal, and the decisions that follow are not random events but part of God's preparation to preserve His covenant people. Along the way, the passage also exposes the emptines...

This message introduces the book of Esther by highlighting its central theme: the providence of God. His sovereign hand is evident in every event, quietly guiding history to accomplish His purposes and protect His people. The sermon reviews Israel's covenant with God, their rebellion, exile in Babylon, and God's faithfulness in keeping His promises of both judgment and restoration. We meet the key...

This sermon from Deuteronomy 6 reminds fathers and families that the greatest investment they can make is wholehearted devotion to God and the spiritual leadership of the next generation. Moses gives six directives: make obedience to God’s Word a priority, love God with all your heart, diligently teach His truth to your children, worship Him alone, submit to His authority, and remember His faithfu...

This sermon explores the biblical qualifications for pastors, elders, and bishops in light of a recent Southern Baptist Convention amendment concerning pastoral leadership. Rather than focusing on cultural trends or public debate, the message encourages believers to ask a simple question: “What does the Bible say?” Looking primarily at 1 Timothy 2–3, the sermon explains that God has created men an...

Many drift through life wondering what their purpose is. God created you on purpose and for a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11). There are at least 5 reasons that you have been created. You were created to be a part of God's family – you were adopted! You were created to be part of a local church family. You were also created to become like Christ and created to serve God. One of the ways to serve God is t...

Hebrews 1:1–4 reminds us that God has not remained distant or silent. Throughout history, He revealed Himself through creation, prophets, visions, miracles, and His written Word. But His greatest revelation came when He spoke through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the final and complete revelation of God—the heir of all things, the Creator of the world, the radiance of God's glory, and the exact...

In Psalm 19:7–14, David describes Scripture as perfect, trustworthy, pure, and life-giving. God’s Word restores and directs our lives, gives wisdom to the inexperienced, brings joy to the heart, and shines light on the path we should walk. Because the Bible reflects God’s holy character, it is completely reliable and morally pure. The sermon emphasizes that God’s Word is more valuable than gold an...

God reveals Himself to all people through creation. Psalm 19 describes the heavens continually declaring God’s glory, power, and greatness without words, leaving evidence of Him everywhere on earth. Romans 1 teaches that people suppress this truth, rejecting both creation’s testimony and the Gospel. The sermon warns that unbelief leads to spiritual darkness and idolatry—worshiping created things i...

This message reminds believers that every Christian has been entrusted with a role in God’s kingdom. One day, we will answer for how we used what He gave us, so our goal is to faithfully serve and please Him. God is looking for faithfulness. Each person is uniquely designed with spiritual gifts, given through the Holy Spirit, to serve others and build up the church. When we use these gifts, it rev...

This sermon from Acts 6:1–7 highlights how church growth created new needs, revealing the importance of spiritual gifts in action. Every role—spiritual leadership and practical service—is vital. When gifted believers step into their roles, needs are met, unity is preserved, and the church flourishes. The passage emphasizes that shared ministry and faithful use of gifts lead to continued growth and...

This sermon emphasizes that every believer has been given a spiritual gift by God and is called to actively use it to serve others. Based on 1 Peter 4:10, Christians are responsible for putting their gifts into action rather than simply understanding them. Jesus modeled servant-hearted living, showing that true greatness comes through serving others. Each gift plays a vital role in building and st...

This sermon explains that Jesus gives every believer spiritual gifts through His finished work on the cross, resurrection, and ascension . In Ephesians 4:11–16, four foundational gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers—are highlighted as people given to the church to equip believers. Apostles establish and build churches, prophets proclaim God’s truth to strengthen and encourage...

Ephesians 4 marks a shift from what believers are in Christ to how they should live. Paul calls the church to unity marked by humility, patience, and love, reminding us that every believer has a place in Christ’s body. Yet within this unity, each person is uniquely gifted. Jesus gives spiritual gifts to every believer according to His wisdom and purpose. These gifts are connected to Christ’s victo...

This sermon from 1 Corinthians teaches that spiritual gifts reveal God’s purpose for believers and build up the church. Gifts like wisdom and knowledge help Christians understand and apply God’s Word, while faith inspires confident trust in His plans. Discernment enables believers to distinguish truth from error in a world of deception. The message also explains that miraculous gifts—such as heali...

This message continues defining spiritual gifts by focusing on giving, leadership, administration, and mercy. The gift of giving is marked by sincere, joyful generosity that seeks God’s glory and the good of others. Leadership is then explored in two complementary forms: administration, which organizes people and resources to accomplish ministry effectively, and leadership, which provides vision,...

Scripture highlights several foundational spiritual gifts that build up the church. Prophecy in the Bible primarily meant declaring God’s revealed truth. Today this is seen in faithfully proclaiming Scripture. The gift of service/helps works behind the scenes, meeting practical needs with humility and love. Teaching is the Spirit-empowered ability to understand and clearly explain God’s Word so be...

God has given every believer spiritual gifts—divine abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit for effective ministry. Like an unopened gift, these abilities must be discovered and used. Spiritual gifts are part of God’s design for each believer and are meant to serve others and strengthen the church. The journey with our gifts follows three phases: discovery, development, and deployment. We begin by...

God has uniquely designed each believer with a divine purpose and specific spiritual gifts to invest in His kingdom. We are created in His image—our personality, temperament, and abilities are intentional, not accidental—and God equips each of us with spiritual gifts at the moment we trust Christ as Savior. These gifts are supernatural graces given by the Holy Spirit to build up the body of Christ...

The Parable of the Talents teaches that God entrusts every believer with unique gifts, abilities, and resources according to His wisdom. These gifts are not marks of personal value but tools for faithful service in His kingdom. God will one day ask each of us, “What did you do with what I gave you?” The faithful servants immediately invested and multiplied what they were given, demonstrating urgen...

In Hebrews 10:24–25, believers are urged not to neglect gathering together, because fellowship is God’s design for spiritual transformation. Like a gym produces physical change through consistent commitment, the church is where believers grow through shared life in Christ. According to 1 John, our fellowship is first with God through Jesus, then with one another. Jesus prayed for our unity in John...

This sermon explains that true worship is a joyful, humble response to God’s immeasurable worth. Scripture shows that when people encounter God, they respond with reverence, service, and praise. Worship begins by understanding who God is—both transcendent, exalted above creation, and immanent, intimately involved with His people through Christ. Because worship reflects God’s worthiness, the heart...

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...