Houston's First Baptist Church

Singles, in whatever circumstance you may find yourself, let God do something great in your life. He hasn’t forgotten about you, and He loves you very much. Live from a place of surrender and walk in His freedom.

Gen Z, we know you are a generation that longs to make an impact on the world, and we love that about you. In your pursuit of impact and as you navigate this post-Christian environment, choose to live your life with discernment, in line with God’s will and truth. God's will is the best, and in it, you will find great joy and significance!

Who’s your one? There is value in the one, and Andrew knew that well. Choose to be faithful in the day-to-day, bringing God what you have, and you’ll be amazed at what He will do.

Heaven and Hell are very real, and we will spend eternity in one or the other. So who will you tell about the reality of eternity? Invite them to believe and see the greatness and glory of Jesus Christ. Who’s your one?

Jesus wants us to be empowered to be the ones who find and follow Him, to invite others to come and see, and to be equipped to go and tell. Who’s your one? Trust God as you pursue them, and know that He can awaken even the hardest of hearts.

Let’s overcome obstacles together to share the love of Jesus with people we care about. Ask the Lord to lay on your heart who’s your one for this year, and be eager for Him to do more than you’ve ever imagined.

Our primary calling in this life is to follow Jesus. This doesn’t require us to be the most learned or the even most skilled. It just requires us to be willing. He wants to use you to reach the lost. And though we can't reach the billions in the world, we can reach one. Who’s your one?

What message will the memory of your life tell? Even though our life may not always go the way we hope or plan, choose to surrender. Live your life in a way that reflects the legacy you want to leave, and begin writing that message today.

If you love the Lord, you’ll love His church. And if you love the church, take a step out and serve. You will find purpose in life and joy in your soul when you choose to live on purpose at church and strive to serve the Kingdom of God side-by-side on mission together with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

As a believer, you are meant to live on purpose at work. You’ve got the job God has for you, with the people that God has placed around you, in the section of life that you get to make a difference. Let God use your fruitful labor to make an eternal difference.

Even if you find yourself in a place of life that you didn’t want or expect, choose to trust in the Lord. Let God do His work in you. In this space, and as you learn to love your home team well, you'll find how to handle open and closed doors that come your way.

How did you end up where you are today? When we reflect on that question, most of us could probably say that there have been some open doors, some closed doors, some blessings, and even some pain too. And whether you currently feel fulfilled in life or not, know this, God has placed you here, and He has a plan for your life. Let the Lord do His work in you, and trust Him in the journey.

If we want to really be free, we need to recognize that it can only come through Christ. It is found in being who we are meant to be and being conformed into the likeness of Christ.

There is a lot of hurt in the world. And in the midst of it, your neighbor probably isn’t questioning the existence of God but rather if God sees and if He cares. As Christians, we have the answers our neighbors are looking for. Make it a point to equip yourself and be ready to share the hope that you have in Christ.

Though skeptics may claim the Bible is not historically accurate, archaeology has refuted those claims time and time again. Archaeology brings the present and past together; it shows us that these people and events really did exist; and it enables us to touch the past and to walk the land where it all happened. These facts are knowable, and we encourage you to strengthen the defense of your faith...

Can modern science allow us to still believe that God created the Heavens and the earth? Though atheists would say no, scientific discoveries reveal otherwise. Earth and the entire universe are fine-tuned for life, and all of creation, in all of its complexities, points to our creator, God.

In a world where truth has become relative and lies of the enemy are entangling many, we must know what we believe in and we must have an intelligent response. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and in Him, there is absolute truth. Choose to stand for and pursue absolute truth at all costs, and you will see yourself go from strength to strength.

In a culture that values busyness, we can often find ourselves drained. When we get to that point, we need to refresh, replenish, and hear the whisper of the Lord. It will give us a fresh perspective on life and strength for the journey.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the soldiers that have given their lives, and we see it as symbolism of Jesus Christ who gave His life for us. Therefore, let’s be good soldiers of endurance, and let’s concentrate on the things of God that really matter. Live to please the Lord because one day we’ll see Him face to face, the suffering will end, and we’ll be home.

As we wrap up our study on 1, 2, & 3 John, we want to anchor the truth of these scriptures in our hearts. God is the light that leads us and the love that holds us. From this foundation, we make a choice to get the sin out of our lives and allow the holiness through the Holy Spirit to rise up. And we step forward into the world to make a difference in the lives of others because the Lord first...

Mothers are highly honored, and they can make an incredible influence. Though they aren’t perfect, they can help build godly habits, be a source of encouragement and comfort, and help their children in the process of owning their own faith.

In our second look at the book of 3 John, we see a contrast between the good and the bad. Diotrephes was self-seeking and destructive to others and the church. The result was a character that no one wanted to emulate. Demetrius the disciple chose to live an upright life of truth and walked in close relationship with others and was highly esteemed. Choose to live a life of humility, truth, and in r...

John 3 gives us a picture of both a joyful John and a generous Gaius. They knew how to walk in truth and deep love. As a result, they were great developers of people. May our own lives reflect the faithfulness, generosity, and joy of both John and Gaius.

We are called to be difference makers, but it begins with the ultimate difference maker, Jesus Christ. Do you know Christ? And if you do, are you walking with Him? Jesus Christ is alive and He wants to be alive in each of us.

Professor James Tour from Rice University was born and raised a Jew in the New York City area. While in college in 1977, he asked Jesus to forgive him for his sins and to come into his heart. At our special Maundy Thursday service, Dr. Tour shares how Jesus Christ’s life is seen clearly in the Old Testament, and how it was one of total self donation, one for the other. No matter what you are going...