Houston's First Baptist Church

Sharing a message based on his life verse of John 6:35, guest speaker David Nasser reminds us that Jesus is our only Bread of Life. By following Jesus' example, we can meet the immediate needs of those around us and point them to the only thing that will fully satisfy — Jesus Christ.

Guest speaker Garry Blackmon shares a message on the verses that guide his life — Colossians 1:9-10. The knowledge of God is a lifelong journey that requires wisdom and understanding. Spiritual growth begins by knowing how God wants us to live, walking in a manner worthy of His calling, and bearing fruit.

Guest speaker Grant Partrick unpacks his own life verse, Romans 12:1-2, as we continue through our “My Life Verse” series. Worshipping God is more than a song - it is a sacrifice and a response to the One who made the greatest sacrifice of all.

Guest speaker Brian McCormack continues our “My Life Verse” series by leading us through his own life verse: John 15:13. At the cross, we see the proof and measure of God’s love for us, and the model for how we should love others — sacrificially at a cost to ourselves.

Pastor Gregg Matte continues our "My Life Verse" series by teaching on his ministry life verse, 1 Thessalonians 2:8. We learn how to be difference makers by showing others that we care, we’re happy to help, and by choosing to share our lives and our Lord with others. The risk of vulnerability for the sake of God’s ministry is worth it!

Through his personal life verse of John 3:30, Pastor Gregg Matte dives into how believers can find their own verse to experience God’s guidance, joy, and encouragement through their hills and valleys. By keeping His Word ready on our hearts, we can find joy and purpose as we increase Christ and decrease ourselves!

Executive Pastor Dr. Stephen Trammell shares a Memorial Day message based on Mark 6:30-34. By responding to Jesus' invitation, embracing the place that recalibrates your pace, and serving others from your reservoir of rest, we can be people who are both productive and powerful for God's kingdom!

Sharing the last message in our months-long series in Romans, Pastor Gregg Matte dives into Romans 16:17-27 and discusses the people who are remembered for good both in Paul's letter and at Houston's First. By promoting unity, giving our lives away, and prioritizing praise, we too can leave a legacy worth remembering.

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a Mother's Day message based on Romans 16:1-16 highlighting the women Paul mentions in his farewell address to the church in Rome. Displaying a servant's heart, hard work, a mother's love, and more, these women honored Christ through their actions and set an example for us to follow.

What men made an impact on Paul? In a message based on Romans 16, Pastor Gregg Matte highlights the men that shaped Paul and made a difference in Rome and for the kingdom of God. By modeling their faithfulness, bravery, and more, we are able to live our lives for God and make a difference where He's placed us!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a message based on Romans 15:20-33 and calls believers to live missional lives in obedience to God. Regardless of what He calls us to do, where He calls us to go, or when He calls us to do it, being obedient to God's leading results in a life lived for eternal impact!

Guest Speaker Jaime Garcia shares a message based on Romans 15:1-13 and calls believers to live a selfless life for the glory of God. We glorify God by welcoming others well, pleasing others as Christ did, and denying ourselves so that others may know Christ and be satisfied in Him.

In a message based on Romans 14, Pastor Gregg Matte calls believers to walk in unity even when preferences and opinions differ. We shouldn't let disputed topics cause disunity, and our liberty shouldn't lead someone to stumble. As we work to promote peace in the church, we influence people toward Jesus!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares an Easter Sunday message titled "Peace + Proof > Doubt" based on John 20:24-29. Like the disciple Thomas, we're prone to doubt. Whether we have defiant disbelief or sincere doubt, God can break through either and provide us with both peace and proof that Jesus is alive!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a message titled "Old Clothes or New?" based on Romans 13:8-14 and calls believers to love and action. We are to put on love in order to fulfill God's laws, and put off darkness and the deeds of the flesh so that Christ's ways will become our own.

Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message from Romans 13:1-7 and shares how Christians are called to voluntarily submit to government as an act of obedience to God. Though our ultimate citizenship lies in heaven, we should do our part to obey the governing bodies God has placed over us while we're here on earth.

Guest Speaker Timothy (TA) Ateek unpacks John 4:1-42 and gives practical application for how we as a Christians can share our faith more regularly and with greater confidence. Through Jesus' model of conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4, we find inspiration for starting spiritual conversations with our non-believing family, friends, and neighbors.

Executive Pastor Dr. Stephen Trammell delivers a message on Philippians 1:12-18 and shares how God uses adversity in our lives to grow us. Our response to our circumstances can advance the Gospel, add value to others, and exalt Christ.

Pastor Gregg Matte unpacks Romans 12:9-21 and shares how we as Christians should live a transformed life. Our affections, attitudes, actions, reactions, and retaliations can all be used to glorify God or our flesh. By living the way Jesus lived and loving the way He loved, we can be transformed daily by his power at work in us. Ultimately, we need to live connected to Jesus!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truths from Romans about the parts we play in the body of Christ. We all have spiritual gifts - a God given ability to serve the church and glorify God. It is Spirit given and service driven. We are called to discover our gifts. There are seven spiritual gifts – prophecy, serving, teaching, encouragement, giving, leading and showing mercy. Realize your opportunities. Gift...

Guest Speaker Matt Carter shares truths from Paul’s letter to believers in Rome about being transformed by Jesus. Do not conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewal of our minds. We are called to live different than the world. If you want to experience transformation, you have to renovate your mind. There are many situations are out of our control, but you can be trans...

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truth from Romans to answer the questions about our response to the plans, mysteries and greatness of God. How do we respond to the plans of God? With awe and wonder. How do we respond to the mysteries of God? With humble hearts. How do we respond to the greatness of God? With worship.

Pastor Gregg Matte explores chapter 11 of Romans as we continue our study on the good questions found in this book of the Bible. Has God rejected his people? No, he has left a remnant of believers and cooperates with those who have hardened their hearts. Are our failures final? No, our God of grace always has a plan. Does God keep His promises? Yes, He is still at work and will finish what He has...

Pastor Gregg Matte shares truth from Romans to answer the questions about spreading the good news of Jesus. How will people hear the good news? God has sent his people to take the Gospel to the world. How do I respond when people reject the Gospel? Focus on faithfulness, not failure. How can I be more like Jesus in the world around me? Hold out your hands. Be compelled, be equipped, and be engaged...