Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Ephesians 4:12 | Equipping the Saints

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

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

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 one desire 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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!

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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

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.orgTo receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdatesTo 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.