Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

This episode is a follow-up discussion led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn based on his teaching from Acts 2. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it means to reclaim the importance of Pentecost, why the Holy Spirit is so essential for the mission of the church, His role in our daily lives, and more. Throughout this Go! Make Disciples series, our goal is to respond to God’s Word by answering Christ’s call and pursuing His mission together. 

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In this episode, Senior Executive Pastor Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches from Acts 2. This was the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came in power and Peter preached the first Christian sermon. Thousands responded by having their hearts transformed. They gave their lives to Jesus and centered their lives in His church. The same Holy Spirit is at work in and through us today! Throughout this series, our goal is to respond to God’s Word...

This episode is a follow-up discussion led by Dr. Ben Lovvorn where we take a deeper dive into the meaning of the Great Commission and how it applies to our daily lives. Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss what it looks like biblically and practically to make disciples, how God calls people and sends them out, what baptism means, and much more. Throughout this series, our goal is to respond to God’s Word by answering Christ’s call and pu...

Welcome to our fall discipleship series—Go! Make Disciples. This episode is a recent sermon from our Senior Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, entitled “Go! Make Disciples: The Great Commission.” In Matthew 28:19–20, Christ gives the church a clear objective and the means necessary to achieve it. We are called to make disciples. Throughout this series, we’ll talk about what it means to answer Christ’s call and pursue His mission to...

This summer, we’ve been challenged from God’s Word to Be Prepared for Christ’s return. Prayer is essential for preparation. So each month this summer, we’re working through a biblical prayer from the Psalms that can serve as a guide for us. As the Lord prepares our hearts, our minds, and our hands—we’ll be ready to pursue His mission and bear great fruit for His kingdom.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn walks through Psalm 108 and...

This summer, we’ve challenged the church to take a significant spiritual step to Be Prepared for Christ’s return. Prayer is essential for our preparation. So each month this summer, we’re working through a biblical prayer from the Psalms that can serve as a guide for us. As the Lord prepares our hearts, our minds, and our hands—we’ll be ready to pursue His mission and bear great fruit for His kingdom.

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lov...

This summer, we’ve challenged the church to take a significant spiritual step this summer to Be Prepared for Christ’s return. Prayer is essential for our preparation. So each month this summer, we’ll work through a biblical prayer from the Psalms that can serve as a guide and model for us. As the Lord prepares our hearts, our minds, and our hands—we’ll be ready to pursue His mission and bear great fruit for His kingdom.

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In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn recaps his sermon on Matthew 25:1-13, wrapping up his two-part mini series, Be Prepared. Together, Ben and Andrew dive deeper into aspects of the biblical passage and emphasize how this summer can be a major step for listeners to grow spiritually.

You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet by going to firstdallas.org/prepare. 

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Here is the audio of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s sermon on Matthew 25:1-13, “Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late.” When we stand before Jesus Christ one day, we will either be found ready or found wanting. This seemingly simple story, Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins, includes one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. Christ cautions His followers to make sure they are ready . . . really ready.

This sermon is part of our Be Prepared...

In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn recaps his sermon on Matthew 24:32-51 and shares insights on how it applies to our hearts and lives. Together, Ben and Andrew dive deeper into aspects of the biblical passage from our summer discipleship guide, Be Prepared, and reflect on how we can practically respond to Christ’s commands. 

You can download a free PDF of our Be Prepared discipleship booklet by going to firstdallas.org/prepare. 

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Here is the audio of Dr. Ben Lovvorn’s sermon on Matthew 24:32–51, “Ready Or Not, Here He Comes.” There will come a day when everyone stands before Jesus Christ as either their Savior or their Judge. When that day comes, we will either be found ready or found wanting. Whether we go before He comes, or He comes before we go, we must all be prepared to meet Jesus.

This sermon is part of our Be Prepared discipleship emphasis for sum...

We are kicking off our Summer 2025 discipleship emphasis: Be Prepared. To get us started, Dr. Ben Lovvorn gives a brief overview of how the Lord has been challenging our church over the last few years and how Be Prepared builds on what has come before. As Jesus tells us in Matthew 24–25: Discipleship is a matter of urgency! This is our next step in following Christ together at First Dallas. 

You can download a free PDF of our Be ...

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. 

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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...

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 ...

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.

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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...

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

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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 ...