Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Light of the World | Philippians 4:18–20 Discussion

In the final episode of our Light of the World series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a discussion on Philippians 4:18–20. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Dr. Cliff Duren, our Executive Pastor of Music & Worship. We’ll talk about how our giving can and should be a joyful act of worship! Cliff also shares how our worship ministry encourages everyone to use their musical gifts for God’s glory, as they meditate on the Scriptural truth of the songs we sing together.  
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Light of the World | Philippians 4:18–20

We’re continuing in our Light of the World series. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a study of Philippians 4:18–20 and shares how giving is a joyful sacrifice. Paul knows the Philippians well enough to know the motivation behind their gift. Their hearts are Christ-focused. They want to please God. They have joy in giving sacrificially from what they have, in order to give to the Lord. They view their own gift as an act of worship to the Lord.
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Light of the World | Philippians 4:16–17 Discussion

We’re continuing through our Light of the World Series on Philippians 4. This episode is a follow-up discussion on verses 16-17 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. We’ll take a deeper look together at how generosity bears spiritual fruit. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Shelly Taylor, our Minister to Preschool & Children. The group discusses what this passage means for us at First Baptist Dallas. Shelly shares a great story about how the Lord is working in our children’s ministry, and she helps parents think about ways to encourage generosity in young children.
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Light of the World | Philippians 4:16–17

This episode is an exposition of Philippians 4:16–17, “Generosity Bears Spiritual Fruit,” from our Senior Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn. Paul is not using these verses as a strategy or gimmick to get the Philippians to increase their financial gifts. Instead, Paul has a genuine desire for the spiritual good of others. That same motivation drives us here at First Baptist Dallas. Giving is ultimately not about anything we want from you. True generosity leads to spiritual fruit now and in eternity—which is what we want for you!
 
Along these lines, we invite you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Light of the World | Philippians 4:10–15 Discussion

We’re continuing through our Light of the World Series on Philippians 4. This episode is a follow-up discussion on verses 10-15 led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn. We’ll take a deeper look together at what generosity is. Generosity is a natural response to the gospel, enabling us to participate in God’s work in the world. Ben, Nate, and Andrew are joined by special guest Kevin Batista, our Minister to Students. The group discusses what this passage means for us at First Baptist Dallas, and Kevin shares stories of impact and life change. 
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Light of the World | Philippians 4:10–15

Welcome to our December discipleship series—Light of the World. This episode is an exposition of Philippians 4:10-15, “Generosity is a Gospel Partnership,” from our Senior Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn. In this passage, Paul says that financial giving creates a “partnership” in the gospel. Why is that? And what does that mean? When the gospel takes root in our hearts, generosity flows out. We get to play a part in what God is doing, as He draws people to Himself and transforms their lives for eternity. 
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast. You can give online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Go! Make Disciples | Acts 15-18 Discussion

This is our FINAL episode in the Go! Make Disciples series! We’ve been walking through episodes in Acts where we see the early church fulfill the Great Commission. In today’s episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 15-18. Paul’s trip did not go the direction he planned. God closed multiple doors. But then the Lord called Paul to Macedonia, with amazing results that are still unfolding even today! Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how the Lord leads each of us in ways we don’t expect, for our good and His glory.
 
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
 
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Go! Make Disciples | Acts 15-18

We’re continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads us in a study of Paul’s Macedonian call and its results. Paul made plans in his ministry, but the Lord redirected them. The results were nothing short of incredible! Paul could never take credit. Clearly it is God who directs, God who provides, and God who softens hearts to receive the gospel. Yet He uses us in His plans to accomplish His will!
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Go! Make Disciples | Acts 10 Discussion

We’re continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series, where we look at how the early church fulfilled the Great Commission in the book of Acts. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn leads a discussion of Acts 10, a crucial moment in church history. Ben, Nate, and Andrew cover some perennial theological questions and discuss how Acts can guide our thinking: What about those who are seeking God but have never heard the name of Jesus? What is the relationship between God’s sovereignty and our responsibility? Let’s talk about it!
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Go! Make Disciples | Acts 10

We’re continuing in our Go! Make Disciples series, where we look at stories from the book of Acts when the early church began to fulfill the Great Commission. In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through Acts 10, the story of Peter and Cornelius. God prepares both the one who shares and the one who receives the gospel!
We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like this podcast, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.
Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor. Nate Curtis is our Associate Executive Pastor. Andrew Bobo is our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.