Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

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. 

2 Timothy 2:1–13 | Be Strong in God’s Grace

In this third episode of our 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 2:1–13. We take an in-depth look at the models Paul uses for the Christian life—the soldier, the athlete, and the farmer. Ben, Nate, and Andrew end by discussing how to live a disciplined life completely focused on Jesus Christ.
 
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 1:8–18 | Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel

In the second episode of this 8-part series on 2 Timothy, Dr. Ben Lovvorn takes us through 2 Timothy 1:8–18. God calls us to stand courageously with Jesus Christ, to stand secure in our calling, and to stand guard for the truth. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss challenges to identifying with Christ in an ever-darkening culture and how we can rely on God’s strength to endure and live boldly for Him. 
 
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 1:1–7 | Carry on the Legacy

Our church has endured a serious crisis, after a devastating fire destroyed our Historic Sanctuary. Now we’re entering a new era of following Christ together. The book of 2 Timothy can equip us to think biblically about how to do this well. In this first episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn talks us through 2 Timothy 1:1–7 and how it applies to us right now. Then Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss the legacy of First Baptist Dallas and how we can each carry that legacy into the future.
 
To learn more about the ministry of First Baptist Dallas, visit our website: firstdallas.org
To receive regular updates from the church about the Historic Sanctuary: firstdallas.org/sanctuaryupdates
To watch our services and find additional resources from Dr. Ben Lovvorn and the ministries of First Dallas, visit: 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. 

Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders | Conclusion: The Reward

Being a high-performance Christian leader isn’t easy, but it is worth it. We’re not working for an earthly reward but for the eternal reward. As we conclude this series, Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn will encourage you to remember your true motivation and press on to work for the Lord.
Learn more about the Five Practices of High-Performance Christian Leaders at firstdallas.org/performance.