Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Abide: Introduction to John 14–16 Feb 24, 2025

Spring Training: Abide starts next week! The biblical passage we’ll focus on during Abide is John 14–16. We wanted to give you an introduction to these chapters in Scripture, to help you get ready to start. Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. We’ll release audio content from the Abide book each week during Spring Training, so be on the lookout for those episodes each Monday.

We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Abide, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The introduction was read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Spring Training 2025! Abide Feb 14, 2025

We’re excited to tell you about our upcoming Spring Training, the annual spiritual disciplines emphasis at First Baptist Dallas. Our theme for 2025 is “Abide.” Over the course of five weeks, we’ll meditate on John 14–16 and seek to abide in Christ through a daily reliance on the Holy Spirit. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the church’s heart behind this year’s plan and what biblical spirituality looks like.

For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

New Beginnings and Next Steps | Romans 12:1-2 | Dr. Ben Lovvorn Feb 12, 2025

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Romans 12:1–2, preached at First Baptist Dallas on the first Sunday of 2025. God desires for you to experience a profound new beginning—one that so transforms your very nature that it becomes evident to everyone around you. Dr. Lovvorn challenges the church to reflect on what it means to make pleasing Jesus Christ our one desire. As Christ’s disciples, we must all answer this simple question as we begin the year: What’s your next step?

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas.

If you need some help taking your next step, we want to help you! Go here for resources and to complete our online form: firstdallas.org/nextstep

For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org

To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Romans 12:1–2 | One Desire next steps Jan 10, 2025

It’s 2025! Mission 1:8 One Desire has begun. What is your next step in making Jesus Christ your one desire? How can you get started? We’ll talk about Romans 12:1–2 together. Scripture calls us to live transformed lives as an act of worship to the Lord—in response to His undeserved mercy and grace. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss why we’re encouraging everyone to focus in on one “next step” and what a next steps could look like at different ages and life stages.

If you need some help taking your next step, we want to help you! Go here for resources and to complete our online form: firstdallas.org/nextstep

To listen to Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s complete message on Romans 12:1–2, go here: New Beginnings and Next Steps | Romans 12:1-2
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Psalm 90:12–17 | Establish the Work of Our Hands Dec 04, 2024

Today we’re wrapping up our One Desire series! We’ll talk together about the end of Psalm 90, our prayer as we launch Mission 1:8 One Desire and make our two-year commitments to this effort. This prayer of Moses has so much to teach us! We’re asking that God would satisfy us with His faithful love and establish the work of our hands.

To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Psalm 90:1–11 | Who God Is, Who We Are Nov 21, 2024

This is the first of two episodes focused on our One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide. Through this resource, we’re encouraging our church to pray Psalm 90 for 10 days before making a two-year commitment to Mission 1:8 One Desire. Dr. Ben Lovvorn will lead us through the first 11 verses of the psalm, and then we’ll discuss what it means for us.

To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Commitment Prayer Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Ephesians 4:12 | Equipping the Saints Nov 14, 2024

We’re continuing our One Desire series! Today, we dig into the biblical basis for our ministry philosophy. Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through Ephesians 4:1-16, and we talk together about how First Baptist Dallas plans to "equip the saints for the work of ministry" over the next two years through Mission 1:8 One Desire.

To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a PDF of the One Desire Brochure, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Corinthians 5:9 | One Desire Nov 06, 2024

The ambition of our lives should be to please our Lord Jesus Christ. But what does that look like? How can make Him our one desire? We’ll talk about these questions together, as we walk through the second half of our One Desire Discipleship Guide. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us through an exposition of 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10, focusing especially on 5:9, which is our theme verse for One Desire.

To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a free PDF of the One Desire Discipleship Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Mark 4:19 | Desires for Other Things Oct 31, 2024

We just launched our next two-year ministry plan, Mission 1:8 One Desire! This effort revolves around a core question that we need to ask ourselves… is Jesus Christ the onedesire of our hearts? In this episode, we’ll talk about what we can learn and apply to our lives from Parable of the Sower, found in Mark 4:1–20. This conversation, led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn, is intended to walk you through the first half of our One Desire Discipleship Guide.

To learn more about Mission 1:8 One Desire and to download a free PDF of the One Desire Discipleship Guide, go here: firstdallas.org/onedesire

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Matthew 28:19 | One Life at a Time Oct 23, 2024

This is the second episode in our two-part series on the Mission and Vision of the church. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads an exposition and discussion centered on the Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:18–20. The church’s mission is global, but it’s vision is deeply personal. Transformation happens one life at a time, as we’re conformed to Christ’s image through submission to God’s Word.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Acts 1:8 | Transforming the World with God’s Word Oct 16, 2024

In this first episode in our two-part series on mission and vision, we’ll do a deep dive on Acts 1:1–11. This passage helps us understand the church’s mission and how we’re called to go about accomplishing it. Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through God’s Word and reminds us at First Dallas why we have “Mission 1:8.” We seek to “transform the world with God’s Word one life at a time” in obedience to the final instructions that Christ gave us!

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 4:9–22 | The People ARE the Ministry! Oct 09, 2024

In this final episode of our series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks about all of the people Paul mentions at the end of his letter. Don’t skip over these final verses! This is where we get a glimpse into the way Paul lived his life and did ministry. It was all about people. Ben, Andrew, and Nate also discuss some unsung heroes here at First Dallas, as well as a key takeaway each of them had from this study.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 4:1–8 | Fulfill Your Ministry Oct 03, 2024

God has given each of us a ministry. How can you fulfill yours? In this passage, we learn what it looks like to do what God has called us to do. It’s not easy. But it comes with an incredible reward from our ultimate judge and king, Jesus Christ. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a time of teaching and discussion about 2 Timothy 4:1–8.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 3:10–17 | Equipped by God’s Word Sep 25, 2024

Why is First Baptist Dallas “Built on the Bible”? The answer is found in 2 Timothy 3:10–17, which we’ll discuss today. God’s Word is God-breathed, inerrant, infallible, instructive, authoritative, and enduring. We’ll talk about what that means for us and how God’s Word should shape our lives.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 3:1–9 | A Tale of Two Churches Sep 18, 2024

Scripture says there are two kinds of churches. The false church is a hollow shell, driven by disordered loves. The true church is built on God’s truth, driven by the Holy Spirit’s power. Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads this conversation on 2 Timothy 3:1–9 and helps us see from God’s Word the kind of church that Christ is calling us to be.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 2:14–26 | Be Ready for God to Use You Sep 11, 2024

We’re just about halfway through 2 Timothy! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of 2 Timothy 2:14–26 and how it applies to us right now. Scripture calls us to purify ourselves, so we can become special instruments in God’s service. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how we can do this at a practical level. We have to prepare for God to use us, even though we don’t know ahead of time how He ultimately will.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 2:1–13 | Be Strong in God’s Grace Sep 04, 2024

In this third episode of our 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 2:1–13. We take an in-depth look at the models Paul uses for the Christian life—the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. Ben, Nate, and Andrew end by discussing how to live a disciplined life completely focused on Jesus Christ.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 1:8–18 | Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel Aug 28, 2024

In the second episode of this 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 1:8–18. God calls us to stand courageously with Jesus Christ, to stand secure in our calling, and to stand guard for the truth. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss challenges to identifying with Christ in an ever-darkening culture and how we can rely on God’s strength to endure and live boldly for Him.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas: icampus.firstdallas.org
For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org
To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

2 Timothy 1:1–7 | Carry on the Legacy Aug 21, 2024

Our church has endured a serious crisis, after a devastating fire destroyed our Historic Sanctuary. Now we’re entering a new era of following Christ together. The book of 2 Timothy can equip us to think biblically about how to do this well. In this first episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks us through 2 Timothy 1:1–7 and how it applies to us right now. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the legacy of First Baptist Dallas and how we can each carry that legacy into the future.

To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas, visit our website: firstdallas.org

To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates

To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas, visit: icampus.firstdallas.org

For an incredible library of biblical resources from our Senior Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, visit Pathway to Victory: ptv.org

To financially support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, you can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Executive Pastor of First Baptist Dallas. Nate Curtis is our Executive Director of Communications and Broadcast. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Conclusion: The Reward Jun 09, 2024

Being a high-performance Christian leader isn’t easy, but it is worth it. We’re not working for an earthly reward but for the eternal reward. As we conclude this series, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn will encourage you to remember your true motivation and press on to work for the Lord.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Practice 5: Execution Jun 09, 2024

Good leaders get stuff done. That means working smart and working hard to accomplish as much as possible. In this fifth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five strategies for making the most out of yourself and making the greatest impact on the Lord.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Practice 4: Teamwork Jun 09, 2024

Leaders are evaluated on what they can lead their team to accomplish. As Christian leaders, it means leading your team like Jesus Christ. In this fourth lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to cultivate and lead a high-performance team.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Practice 3: Strategy Jun 09, 2024

The high-performance Christian leader must practice the art of strategy, developing and implementing a vision in each endeavor. In this third lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five helpful tools to become a more strategic leader.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Practice 2: Self-Discipline Jun 09, 2024

To be an effective leader, you must be able to discipline yourself and model a healthy Christian life for others. In this second lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn focuses on what it means to lead by sharing five areas to practice self-discipline.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Practice 1: Submission Jun 09, 2024

The first and foundational practice of a high-performance Christian leader must be submission to Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life. In this first lesson, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn shares five ways to submit your life and leadership to Christ.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Introduction: Lead with Diligence Jun 09, 2024

Welcome to the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders series by Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In this introduction, we will contrast Saul and David to learn what God looks for in a leader and discover how to lead with diligence.

Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.

Week 5 Recap May 31, 2024

As our fifth and final week of Spring Training comes to a close, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, encourages us with Psalm 145 and charges us to continue celebrating the kingdom.