First Baptist Conroe Podcast

Set Apart - Pt 3 - Be a Big-Godder - What happens when your faith matches the actual size of your God? In this message, we dive deep into the gripping story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17-18. Elijah was the ultimate “big-Godder”—a man whose radical boldness proved that the God he believed in was big enough to shake nations, bring the rain, and change things for good. God doesn't want us living with a sma...

Set Apart - Pt 2 - Break the Cycle - We’ve all seen cycles of hurt, poor decision-making, or brokenness passed down through families, organizations, or cultures. Breaking those cycles is incredibly hard work—but it’s entirely possible when we choose a different path. In this message, we are diving deep into 1 Kings 12–14 to look at a tragic turning point in ancient history. Two newly crowned kings...

Set Apart - Pt 1 - The Rise and Fall - No one in history had more advantages, wealth, or wisdom handed to them than King Solomon. For a long time, he made the absolute most of everything he was given—until he didn't. In Part 1 of this series, we dive deep into 1 Kings chapters 10 and 11 to unpack the tragic turning point in Solomon's life. His story serves as a powerful, sobering cautionary tale f...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 10 - Speak Life - Colossians 4:6 - Practice: Witness The balance to the discipline of silence is the practice of witness. We make sure that all of our speech is gracious, “seasoned with salt,” so that our words lead others to Christ.

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 9 - Silencing the Noise - Proverbs 17:27-28 - Practice: Silence - How do we silence the noise of people, ads, and screens that blare around us 24/7, distracting us from the voice of God? A great place to start is by silencing ourselves. Scripture contains many warnings to guard our mouths. The discipline of silence is a great way to re-set our habits, to remind ourselve...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 8 - Mark 9:33-35 - Practice: Service The discipline of service just might be the most important, most biblical, most soul-transforming spiritual discipline of them all. What does it mean to practice service? And what does it do to us?

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 7 - Saving Room for The Good Stuff - Matthew 9:14-15 - Practice: Fasting - Fasting seems utterly alien in our Super-Size-Me age. But Jesus clearly assumed we would do it. Why? What benefits are found in intentionally denying ourselves? What are some practical instructions on how to do this strange thing?

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 6 - Giving God His Day - Exodus 20:8-11 - Practice: Sabbath The fourth commandment has been misinterpreted by God’s people since the very beginning. Some have obsessed over it, making it a legalistic tool to control others. And some have ignored it, treating it as irrelevant. But God gave us this commandment as a gift. When we honor God’s day, the benefits are powerful.

Colossians - Pt 5 - According to Paul’s instructions in Colossians 4, a life centered on God must manifest as a strategic and gracious presence within the surrounding culture. Believers are called to balance a steadfast internal life of prayer with an external "walk of wisdom" that seeks out and redeems every opportunity to engage with others. Ultimately, our influence is determined by the "power...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 5 - Our contemporary lives are a blur. We oscillate between frenzied activity and passive doom-scrolling. Our souls need to recharge in God’s presence. The discipline of solitude is the answer. Here’s how to do it.

Colossians - Pt 4 - Drawing from Colossians 3:12–4:1, this study emphasizes that after "taking off" the old self, believers must "put on" a new garment woven from the love, peace, word, and name of Christ. These spiritual qualities should manifest in a life of thankfulness and worship, ensuring that every word and deed is done in the name of the Lord. This transformation ultimately reshapes how we...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 4 - Jesus talked about money quite a lot for a homeless rabbi speaking to mostly impoverished people. Sixteen of his thirty-eight parables are about money, and most are encouragements to generosity. Being generous changes our eternity, but also changes us in the present. We’ll never regret being more generous to the Kingdom, but what are some practical steps to get us t...

Colossians - Pt 3 - Have you ever felt like your faith was becoming more about a checklist of rules than a relationship with Jesus? This week, we explored Colossians 2:16–3:11 to uncover why legalism can be so damaging to our church—trading the joy and freedom of Christ for fear, shame, and a "self-made religion" that doesn't actually change our hearts.

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 3 - If Jesus needed to get away and pray, how much more do we? This message will look at the prayer life of Jesus and give us a mark to aim for.

Colossians - Pt 2 - While the world often tries to capture our hearts through empty philosophies and human traditions, Paul reminds us that true maturity and fullness are found only in Christ. Because Jesus has reconciled us, canceled our debt of sin on the cross, and triumphed over every spiritual authority, we are called to remain stable and steadfast in our faith. By walking in Him and laboring...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 2 - Our root problem is sin, full stop. But since only Jesus can forgive sin, why should we confess our sins to one another? James clearly taught that this was a necessary discipline. In this message, we’ll see why.

Colossians - Pt 1 - To walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, we must actively bear fruit through good works, increase our scriptural knowledge, and rely on His power for endurance and joy. This transformation is only possible because we have been delivered from darkness and transferred into the kingdom of Jesus, the image of the invisible God and the sustainer of all creation. Ultimately, we are ca...

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 1 - Many Christians read God’s Word. But few of us truly savor it. Those who meditate upon the Word are like trees planted by streams of water. What’s the difference between reading and meditating? The answer to that question leads to a life of prospering in all circumstances.

Life Upside Down - Pt 11 - This passage challenges believers to reject idleness and instead embrace the dignity of personal responsibility and hard work as a testimony to others. Paul emphasizes that those who are capable of working should earn their own living rather than becoming a burden or a "busybody" within the community. Ultimately, the passage encourages a lifestyle of quiet diligence and...

Follow - Pt 14 - The key moment in Peter’s life was not when He answered Jesus’ call. It’s when Jesus restored him after his greatest failure. There are three kinds of people: Those like the scribes and teachers of the law, who think they don’t need grace; those like Judas, who can’t believe in grace; and those like Peter, who joyfully throw themselves into the arms of grace. Which one are you?

Life Upside Down - Pt 10 - Before addressing the difficult cultural challenge of idleness, Paul pivots to a deep reliance on prayer, asking for the Gospel to advance and for protection from those who oppose it. This passage serves as a model for believers, teaching that the same God who establishes the Word also faithfully guards His people against both worldly and spiritual evil. Ultimately, the...

Follow - Pt 13 - Aside from attending worship and praying for the church, what can “ordinary” disciples do to help the Body of Christ do its world-changing work? Live in harmony with one another. Find our role and do it with all our heart. And empower our leaders.

Life Upside Down - Pt 9 - This message dives into the mystery of 2 Thessalonians 2 to answer the high-stakes question: "Who is the Antichrist?" While the "man of lawlessness" is a figure of intense curiosity and potential deception, the core of this teaching isn't about fueling fear or checking off end-times charts. Instead, it’s a call to clarity and composure.

Follow - Pt 12 - Peter wrote this assuming his readers would be suffering persecution. But if we’re walking with Him, the world’s worst becomes fuel for our growth. We treat our opponents with gentleness, to their astonishment. We identify with Christ in His suffering. We learn to trust Him more. We earn eternal rewards.

Life Upside Down - Pt 8 - Has the world ever felt like it was spinning out of control? The believers in ancient Thessalonica were facing a "triple threat": rising persecution, confusing rumors about the End Times, and a growing sense of "what’s the point of working?" that led to idleness. In this part, we dive into the opening chapter of Paul’s second letter to this young church—a letter written t...