Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can s...

Welcome back! We’re continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 3:11-24. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship wit...

Welcome back! Today, Ben, Nate, and Andrew are on the podcast to check in with you at the halfway point in our Deeper Fellowship series. Our goal is to be transformed by reading 1 John and have a deeper personal relationship with Christ through this study. The discussion is especially focused on Ben’s most recent lesson, 1 John 2:28-3:10. To find more resources like this, visit firstdallasplus.org...

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John with the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellows...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:28-3:10. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ seri...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can s...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:18-27. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can su...

Welcome back to our verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deepe...

Welcome back to our summer series in 1 John! This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 2:3-17. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our...

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer, Deeper Fellowship with Christ. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To watch these lessons as videos, to download notes for this study, and to find more content like this, visit our new platform firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us i...

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We are doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s lesson on 1 John 1:1-2:2. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like...

This summer, we will be releasing a verse-by-verse study of 1 John taught by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In today’s episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what this series is all about, why 1 John is such an important book for our church right now, and how you can stay connected throughout the series. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org .   If you would...

This episode is a sermon from Dr. Ben Lovvorn on 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 17, 2026. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to imitate Christ in everything we do. A Christlike life glorifies God, prioritizes others, and advances the gospel. When our lives look like His, others can follow our example. In this episode, you will be challenged to ask yourse...

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Matthew 16:13-20, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 3, 2026. This passage is foundational for our understanding of who Christ is and how we are called to participate in the work of building His church. The church is not just a building; it is a body of believers who believe and confess the truth that Jesus is the Messiah. Dr. Ben Lovvorn...

In this final episode in our Behold & Be Changed series, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 21 together. In this story, we see the character of Jesus, our Restorer, who is full of mercy. He offers us a way forward even after we’ve failed. What great news!    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining .    We w...

It’s the final week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 21, a powerful moment of restoration as Jesus meets Peter after his failure. This passage teaches us that Jesus is merciful, offering restoration even when we fail.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Change...

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! Together, we’ve beheld Jesus as Savior, Light, Life, Lord, and now, Restorer. In this episode, we’ll be reading John 21, where we are reminded that He meets us each day in our weakness and restores us by His mercy and grace.   You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visitin...

In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss this week’s passage in Behold & Be Changed, John 20. They talk together about the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how our lives should be different because of the finished work of Christ.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining ....

It’s the fourth week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 20. We’re reminded that, by faith, we can behold the risen Christ and be blessed.    You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining .   We would love for you to pa...

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, we’ll be reading John 20 together. We’re forming life-giving spiritual habits together by reading and responding to God’s Word each day. Every step you take to behold Him is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you deeper into His love. As you read John 20, reflect on what it means for you to recognize Jesus Christ as God and as Lord. ...

As we near the end of week 3 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how Jesus is the giver of Life, meeting us in our sorrows and hardships with the promise of eternal life in Him. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from week 3 of the Behold & Be Changed book.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold &...

It’s the third week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 11, reminding us that Jesus’ power brings hope even in the midst of grief and waiting. He is the giver of Life.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining . We woul...

This is the third week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. We will focus together on John 11, where we see that God works through our circumstances to give us a greater vision of who He is. He also displays His glory through our lives in a way that draws others to Him. As we behold Jesus, we come to know Him as the Giver of life and are used by God to help others see Him as well. You can...

As we near the end of week 2 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 9 together. They talk about what it means for Jesus to be the Light of the World, as well as the lessons we can learn from the Pharisees’ pride. This episode will help equip you to answer the reflection questions and challenge from Week 2 of the Behold & Be Changed book.    You can down...

It’s the second week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 9, reflecting on the way this story reveals Jesus as the Light of the World.  You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining . We would love for you to partner with us...