First Baptist Dallas

Introduction:  As we have seen before, the Bible teaches we are living in “the last days:”  the last days of the world, the last days of America, and certainly the last days of our existence on earth.  How should we be living in these last days?

Introduction:  As we’ve seen in our study of Genesis, our past gives meaning to our present and direction for our future. That’s true for us individually, and as a church.

Introduction:   Last time we saw that evolution… (1) Seeks to explain; (2) Requires major changes; (3) Is a religious philosophy.

Introduction:   It is impossible to reconcile the biblical account of creation with the theory of evolution.  Today and next week we will discover why.

Introduction: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to be Christlike. A Christlike life glorifies  God, prioritizes others, and advances the gospel. When our lives look like His, we can call others to follow our example. Is your life worth emulating?

Introduction:   In our study of God’s creation of the universe, we have come to God’s crowning act of creation.  What is it that sets human beings apart from everything else God made?  We will answer that question today.

Since close to the beginning of human history, mankind has undertaken great construction projects. We have built ancient wonders of the world and modern marvels.

Introduction:  Today we travel back thousands, millions, or perhaps even billions of years ago to discover the eternal God Who is the Creator in Whom we “live, and move, and have our being.”  (Acts 17:28)

Introduction:  Today we are beginning a series about our beginnings based on Genesis 1-11.  The book of Genesis is the key to understanding everything we need to know about God and His plan for us.

Introduction:   As we celebrate God’s blessings on our nation for the last 250 years, we must decide whether we will continue to be the recipients of His blessings or will we face His judgment?

Introduction:  Why is Easter the most attended worship service of the year?  The message of Easter offers the only hope we have to escape the inevitability of death.

Introduction:   We sing “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound!”  We recite the verse, “For by grace you have been saved through faith.”  But, do we really understand what grace is?  Today, we are going to discover why God’s grace is truly amazing.

Introduction:   There are miracles that come from God and miracles that come from Satan.  But what should we do when no miracle comes at all?

Introduction:  Over the last several months, we have explored the various kinds of miracles God performs.  However, today we will discover that God is not the only One who can perform miracles.

Introduction:  Does the Bible promise healing for Christians who pray with faith?  Is sickness the result of sin or a lack of faith?  What should Christians do when they, or a loved one, are sick?  Today’s message will reveal what the Bible teaches about these questions.

Introduction:  One of the greatest evidences of God’s miraculous power is the way He is continually protecting us from the very real dangers that surround us.

Introduction:  While every gift of God is an example of His provision in our lives, “miracles of provision” usually refer to God’s supernatural work of meeting specific physical and emotional needs we all have.

Introduction:   Although most of the miracles we experience are subtle demonstrations of God’s presence and care for us, occasionally God acts with dramatic displays of His power,  as we will discover today.

Introduction: Today, we are beginning a new series on the subject of “Divine Invasions” into our lives -- also known as miracles.

Introduction: We all face a spiritual crossroads. We may choose to remain condemned or to be delivered into eternal life. But God is not looking for a better version of the old you. He wants to make you new. When he does, you will experience eternal life today and forever.

On the last day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Salvation.” Through the famous verse in John 3:16, Dr. Jeffress reminds us that Christmas is first and foremost about receiving, because it is God who gave the greatest gift.

On the ninth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Revelation.” Reflecting on Luke 2:30–32, Dr. Lovvorn explains how the joy of anticipation gives way to the joy of revelation.

On the eighth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Guy Shafer, Associate Executive Pastor, Stewardship, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Giving.” Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9:15, Guy reminds us that true generosity reflects an understanding that giving is not primarily a financial decision—it is a spiritual response to the grace we have received. 

Introduction:  If we did not have a New Testament, what would we know from the Old Testament about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? 

On the seventh day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Kevin Batista, Minister to Students, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Grace.” Reflecting on John 1:16, Kevin shares how grace is God's character on full display: a God who gives extravagantly to people who truly do not deserve it and cannot pay Him back.