First Baptist Dallas

Introduction: We all face a spiritual crossroads. We may choose to remain condemned or to be delivered into eternal life. But God is not looking for a better version of the old you. He wants to make you new. When he does, you will experience eternal life today and forever.

On the last day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Salvation.” Through the famous verse in John 3:16, Dr. Jeffress reminds us that Christmas is first and foremost about receiving, because it is God who gave the greatest gift.

On the ninth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Revelation.” Reflecting on Luke 2:30–32, Dr. Lovvorn explains how the joy of anticipation gives way to the joy of revelation.

On the eighth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Guy Shafer, Associate Executive Pastor, Stewardship, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Giving.” Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9:15, Guy reminds us that true generosity reflects an understanding that giving is not primarily a financial decision—it is a spiritual response to the grace we have received. 

Introduction:  If we did not have a New Testament, what would we know from the Old Testament about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? 

On the seventh day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Kevin Batista, Minister to Students, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Grace.” Reflecting on John 1:16, Kevin shares how grace is God's character on full display: a God who gives extravagantly to people who truly do not deserve it and cannot pay Him back.

On the sixth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Caroline Treadway, Preteen Minister, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Family.” Reflecting on Matthew 1:21, Caroline reminds us that the Son of God became part of a human family so that humanity could become part of God’s family. 

On the fifth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Micah Gill, Minister to Young Adults, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Love.” Focusing on 1 John 4:9, Micah invites us to consider that the gift of love was wrapped not in paper, but in flesh.

On the fourth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Barry Ford, Minister to Singles and Men’s Ministry, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Light.” By taking a closer look at John 1:9, Barry explains how the True Light not only reveals our sins but also reveals God’s perfect love and the path to a transformed life.

On the third day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Daira Traynor, Associate Minister to Girls, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Joy.” Reflecting on Luke 2:10, you’ll discover that true joy is a gift found in the presence of God—not in the perfection of our circumstances.

On the second day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Brandon Gaskin, Minister of First Dallas Deaf, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Peace.” Reflecting on Isaiah 9:6, he invites us to consider the powerful truth that peace is a person—peace was born for you and me.

On the first day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Anna Schaefer, Prison Ministry Associate, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Hope.” In this episode, we’ll read Romans 15:13 and discover how hope is a choice—not just a feeling.

Introduction:  Some have called Romans 8:28 “the greatest promise in the Bible.”  But it is also the most misunderstood and misapplied promise in the Bible.

Introduction:  In today’s final message on spiritual warfare, we are going to discover six ways God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s plan to destroy us.

Introduction:  Is there a short-cut to success in spiritual warfare?  Instead of utilizing the six pieces of spiritual armor that Paul describes in Ephesians 6, why not engage in more dramatic rituals such as exorcising demons or binding Satan’s power?

Introduction:  Today we are going to look at the final two pieces of spiritual armor God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s attacks.

Introduction:  Today we are going to look at the fourth weapon God has provided for us to defeat Satan’s attacks: the shield of faith.

Introduction:  How can we connect our lives to God’s eternal purpose?  Today, we are going to look at four essential principles for putting on the spiritual boots Paul encourages us to wear in order to win our battle against Satan.

Introduction:  Last week we discovered three truths about our purpose in life, a commitment to share the Gospel with others, and success in spiritual warfare.  Today, we will discover the fourth principle and how the choices we make affect our success in spiritual warfare.