First Baptist Dallas

On the fifth day of our Easter devotional, Minister en Español, Dr. Humberto Gonzalez, details the significance of when “Jesus is Stripped of His Garments.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:23–24 and learn about how this clear fulfillment of prophecy encourages us in our faith today. 

Introduction:  This coming Friday we remember the horrific, tortuous death that Jesus Christ experienced on the cross.  Why would anyone ever describe this day as “Good Friday?”  The apostle Paul will answer that question for us today.

On the fourth day of our Easter devotional, Content Manager, Julianne Thompson, urges us to remember the time “Jesus Addresses the Daughters of Jerusalem.” In this episode, we’ll read Luke 23:28 and learn about God’s compassion and presence in the midst of suffering. 

On the third day of our Easter devotional, Minister to Median Adults and Men, Jeff Adams, illustrates the moment “Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus Carry the Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read Mark 15:21, imagine this moment from Simon’s perspective, and understand what it means to serve others.

On the second day of our Easter devotional, Director of Women’s Ministry, Pam Brewer, puts into perspective the emotion when “Jesus Carries His Cross.” In this episode, we’ll read John 19:17 and learn about how the disrespect Jesus endured encourages us to press on.

On the first day of our Easter devotional, Executive Pastor, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, discusses the reason “Jesus is Condemned to Death.” In this episode, we’ll read Matthew 27:26 and learn about who was really responsible for putting Jesus on the Via Dolorosa in the first place. 

Before we start our journey on the Via Dolorosa, Associate Executive Pastor of Practical Theology, Andrew Bobo, gives us an "Introduction" to the theme and purpose of our Easter devotional to encourage us and focus our hearts toward the resurrection of Jesus.

When Alyssa Sivess moved to Dallas in 2006, First Baptist Dallas became more than a church. She and her family grew deep roots here, but she didn’t realize how much she would need her First Dallas community until a trip to visit her sister took a chaotic, terrifying turn. Thanks to the grace of God and the prayers of the church, the Sivess family made it home safely.

Introduction:  How is your life any different than the most moral non-Christian you know -- except the hour you spend in church once a week?  In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul explains the radical difference that should be evident in the life of every true follower of Jesus Christ.

Introduction:  Unity does not require uniformity.   In fact, one of the best ways to preserve unity in a church is for members to understand and appreciate spiritual gifts -- both their own gift and the gifts of other believers.