Mission 1:8 with First Dallas
Based on Jesus’s final charge to His disciples in Acts 1:8, Mission 1:8 with First Dallas seeks to transform the world with God’s Word one life at a time. We will produce resources that help you to abide in the Lord each day and more fully conform your life to reflect Jesus Christ in all things. We’ll also talk about the strategy and vision of our church, so you can put this into practice as you serve and lead here. We hope each episode will encourage you with biblical truth and equip you to live a bold, gospel-centered life!
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday 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.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday 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.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday 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
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday 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 12:1-2For 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.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday 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.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday 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.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday 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.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday 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.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday 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 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.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday 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.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.