Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

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.

Abide: Introduction to John 14–16

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

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

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

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.