First Baptist Dallas

On the sixth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Caroline Treadway, Preteen Minister, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Family.” Reflecting on Matthew 1:21, Caroline reminds us that the Son of God became part of a human family so that humanity could become part of God’s family. 

On the fifth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Micah Gill, Minister to Young Adults, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Love.” Focusing on 1 John 4:9, Micah invites us to consider that the gift of love was wrapped not in paper, but in flesh.

On the fourth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Barry Ford, Minister to Singles and Men’s Ministry, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Light.” By taking a closer look at John 1:9, Barry explains how the True Light not only reveals our sins but also reveals God’s perfect love and the path to a transformed life.

On the third day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Daira Traynor, Associate Minister to Girls, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Joy.” Reflecting on Luke 2:10, you’ll discover that true joy is a gift found in the presence of God—not in the perfection of our circumstances.

On the second day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Brandon Gaskin, Minister of First Dallas Deaf, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Peace.” Reflecting on Isaiah 9:6, he invites us to consider the powerful truth that peace is a person—peace was born for you and me.

On the first day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Anna Schaefer, Prison Ministry Associate, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Hope.” In this episode, we’ll read Romans 15:13 and discover how hope is a choice—not just a feeling.

Introduction:  Some have called Romans 8:28 “the greatest promise in the Bible.”  But it is also the most misunderstood and misapplied promise in the Bible.

Introduction:  In today’s final message on spiritual warfare, we are going to discover six ways God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s plan to destroy us.

Introduction:  Is there a short-cut to success in spiritual warfare?  Instead of utilizing the six pieces of spiritual armor that Paul describes in Ephesians 6, why not engage in more dramatic rituals such as exorcising demons or binding Satan’s power?

Introduction:  Today we are going to look at the final two pieces of spiritual armor God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s attacks.

Introduction:  Today we are going to look at the fourth weapon God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s attacks: the shield of faith.

Introduction:  How can we connect our lives to God’s eternal purpose?  Today, we are going to look at four essential principles for putting on the spiritual boots Paul encourages us to wear in order to win our battle against Satan.

Introduction:  Last week we discovered three truths about our purpose in life, a commitment to share the Gospel with others, and success in spiritual warfare.  Today, we will discover the fourth principle and how the choices we make affect our success in spiritual warfare.

Introduction:  Today, we are going to look at the third piece of spiritual armor God has given us as our divine defense to help us defeat our unseen enemy.

Introduction:  Over the last two weeks, we have identified the “belt of truth” and the “breastplate of righteousness” as obedience to God.  Today we will discover specific ways that obedience develops righteousness that leads to genuine joy in this life and unending happiness in the next life. 

Introduction:  Last week, we discovered the second strategy for victory in spiritual warfare. Today, we will discover how obedience helps to defeat Satan’s plan to destroy us.

How to Turn the World Upside Down (Acts 15-18)

Introduction:  Last time we looked at the first strategy for winning the spirit wars by replacing destructive thoughts with God’s thoughts.  Or, as Paul says, “Putting on the belt of truth.”  Today, we are going to look at Paul’s second strategy for victory in spiritual warfare by, “Putting on the breastplate of righteousness.”

Introduction:  The first piece of spiritual armor Paul encourages us to put on in combating the spirit war is the “belt of truth.”  This means learning how to recognize and replace harmful thoughts which Satan plants in our mind.  Today we are going to discover four practical ways to handle wrong thoughts.

Introduction:  “Satan is a liar and the father of lies,” Jesus once said.  The primary way Satan and his demons try to influence our lives is through our thoughts.  Today we are going to expose four of Satan’s favorite lies that he plants in our minds through other people, other mediums, or through direct communication.

Introduction:  Over the past several weeks we have discovered the reality of the intense and invisible war Satan and his demons are waging against each of us.  Today we are going to explore the primary battlefield on which Satan wages his war against us.

Introduction:  Last time we learned that demons are real spirit beings who assist Satan in his plan to destroy our lives and overthrow God’s kingdom.  Demons work to blind unbelievers to the truth of the gospel so that they remain slaves to Satan.  Demons also assist Satan in his three-fold plan to destroy the lives of believers.

Introduction: Throughout Scripture, we find incredible instances of God meeting with His chosen servants and sending them out as His messengers with the assurance of His continual presence. As a believer, you have received the same type of solemn commission from our King and Lord, Jesus Christ. Are you fulfilling your life’s purpose?

Introduction:  To defeat Satan’s vicious and destructive plan for our lives, we need to understand the reality of Satan’s accomplices and what demons are capable of doing to believers and unbelievers.

Introduction:  Last time we learned about two of Satan’s three-fold strategies to destroy your life.  Today we will discover the third strategy.