Mission 1:8 with First Dallas

This episode is a recent sermon by Dr. Ben Lovvorn on Matthew 16:13-20, preached at First Baptist Dallas on May 3, 2026. This passage is foundational for our understanding of who Christ is and how we are called to participate in the work of building His church. The church is not just a building; it is a body of believers who believe and confess the truth that Jesus is the Messiah.

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as the Senior Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas. 

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

In this final episode in our Behold & Be Changed series, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss John 21 together. In this story, we see the character of Jesus, our Restorer, who is full of mercy. He offers us a way forward even after we’ve failed. What great news! 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

It’s the final week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 21, a powerful moment of restoration as Jesus meets Peter after his failure. This passage teaches us that Jesus is merciful, offering restoration even when we fail.

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the fifth and final week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! Together, we’ve beheld Jesus as Savior, Light, Life, Lord, and now, Restorer. In this episode, we’ll be reading John 21, where we are reminded that He meets us each day in our weakness and restores us by His mercy and grace.

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

In this episode, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss this week’s passage in Behold & Be Changed, John 20. They talk together about the eternal significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how our lives should be different because of the finished work of Christ. 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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. 

It’s the fourth week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches through John 20. We’re reminded that, by faith, we can behold the risen Christ and be blessed. 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

In Week 4 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, we’ll be reading John 20 together. We’re forming life-giving spiritual habits together by reading and responding to God’s Word each day. Every step you take to behold Him is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you deeper into His love. As you read John 20, reflect on what it means for you to recognize Jesus Christ as God and as Lord. 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

As we near the end of week 3 of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, Ben, Nate, and Andrew discuss how Jesus is the giver of Life, meeting us in our sorrows and hardships with the promise of eternal life in Him. The group works through the reflection questions and challenges from week 3 of the Behold & Be Changed book. 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. 

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.

It’s the third week of our spiritual disciplines emphasis, Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed! In this episode, Dr. Ben Lovvorn teaches on John 11, reminding us that Jesus’ power brings hope even in the midst of grief and waiting. He is the giver of Life. 

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive.

Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

This is the third week of Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed. We will focus together on John 11, where we see that God works through our circumstances to give us a greater vision of who He is. He also displays His glory through our lives in a way that draws others to Him. As we behold Jesus, we come to know Him as the Giver of life and are used by God to help others see Him as well.

You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining.

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: Behold & Be Changed, 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.