Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

Abide Week 5 Recap & Discussion

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through the final passage in our Abide study, focusing on John 16:12-33. Then, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it actually means to “abide” in the Holy Spirit and what abiding looks like on a daily basis.
 
Today’s episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. 
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 
 
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.

Abide Week 5 | The Spirit Guides the Church (John 16:12–33)

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Abide! Together, we’ve seen the work the Holy Spirit does in each of us—He dwells in us, teaches us truth, gives us life, and brings conviction. But the Holy Spirit also does a work in us collectively, as His people. This final week’s theme is “The Spirit Guides the Church,” focused on John 16:12–33. 
 
Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide
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 Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Abide Week 4 Recap & Discussion

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week’s passage in Abide, John 15:18–16:11. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss why the world responded to Jesus with such hostility and how that applies to us. We should take this seriously and be prepared, but we don’t have to be afraid. The church has been given the Helper, the Holy Spirit!
 
Today’s episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. 
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 
 
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.

Abide Week 4 | The Spirit Brings Conviction (John 15:18–16:11)

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Abide, we’ll be reading through John 15:18—16:11 together. Just before He left, Christ told us we would experience conflict with the world. But He promised to send the Spirit to dwell in us, to guide us into truth, and to empower us to be bold witnesses for Him. At the same time, the Holy Spirit will be at work in the world, convicting people of their sin and drawing them to the Lord.
 
Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide
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 Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Abide Week 3 Recap & Discussion

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through the central passage in Abide, John 15:1–17. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it means for the Father to “prune” us, making us ready to bear more fruit. We hope Spring Training: Abide has been a time of spiritual growth and renewal for you!
 
Today’s episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. 
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 
 
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. 

Abide Week 3 | The Spirit Gives Life (John 15:1–17)

This is the third week of Spring Training: Abide. We’ll focus together on John 15:1–17. Jesus teaches us that, just as a branch cannot survive apart from the vine, we cannot live apart from Him. Abiding in Jesus by the Holy Spirit is the only way we can find joy and bear fruit for God’s kingdom.
 
Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide
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 Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Abide Week 2 Recap & Discussion

As we near the end of week 2 of Spring Training: Abide, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week’s passage, John 14:18-31. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the promises Christ makes to us and the Holy Spirit’s role in our response. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 2 of the Abide book. 
 
Today’s episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. 
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 
 
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. 

Abide Week 2 | The Spirit Teaches Truth (John 14:18–31)

Welcome to Week 2 of Spring Training: Abide. In this episode, we will explore a vital aspect of what it means to abide in Christ—obedience to His commands. This abiding relationship is what sustains us, even when life’s challenges make us feel alone. Together we will read John 14:18-31, and discover the depth of Jesus’ promise to never leave us.
 
Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide
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 Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

Abide Week 1 Recap & Discussion

We’re just about to wrap up week 1 of our 2025 spiritual habits emphasis, Spring Training: Abide! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks us through this week’s passage, John 14:1–17. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what we can take away from this rich passage and the role the Holy Spirit plays in our lives as believers. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from Week 1 of the Abide book.
 
Today’s episode is meant to come alongside and encourage you as you work through the Abide book. You can download this resource for free from our website: firstdallas.org/abide. 
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 
 
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. 

Abide Week 1 | The Spirit Dwells in Us (John 14:1–17)

Spring Training: Abide begins today! To get you started, here is this week’s biblical passage and the Week 1 introduction, “The Spirit Dwells in Us.” In this week’s passage, Christ tells His disciples that He will depart from them. But He promises to send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, to live in them forever. We serve a God who has promised to live in us, and who invites us to live in Him.
 
Today’s episode is an audio version of content from the Abide book, which you can download from our website: firstdallas.org/abide
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 Scripture passage and the week’s introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.