Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Daniel is full of sensational stories, miraculous events, impressive feats of faith, and stunning demonstrations of God's faithfulness. But there's one common denominator in all of these stories: a life built on the faithfulness of prayer.

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Daniel 4 recounts the spiritual growth of King Nebuchadnezzar - from his salvation to his sanctification - all before he becomes a footnote in the the story of God's sovereign purposes on earth. Even though Nebuchadnezzar is a king, God grows and sanctifies him just like He grows and sanctifies all of us. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Daniel 3 features one of the most famous stories of the Bible, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are thrown into the fiery furnace for their faith in God and refusal to worship King Nebuchadnezzar. The story gives us timeless principles to live by and profound insights into our culture today, about what it means to worship God while living in Babylon. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In chapter 37, God gives Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones, representing the nation of Israel - what their spiritual life is like and how they have felt for years. God promises, however, to resurrect their dead hearts and give them new life. He does so through His Word, His Spirit, and His People. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In the book of Ezekiel, God gives a word to many different nation who have treated Israel with contempt. In chapter 28, God speaks directly to the King of Tyre, a king who 'has it all' but defames God by glorifying himself. The following audio focuses on how we, too, ought to steward God's blessings to us. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | There are certain prayers that God does not answer; because if He did, He would be reinforcing our own sin and destructive habits. Here's why we ought to submit to his general, clear Word before asking for a special, specific word. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The letter of Philemon is Paul's shortest letter in the New Testament, but perhaps his most conversational and impactful about how the gospel bears on day-to-day Christian living and relationships. In only 335 words, Paul gives a compelling answer for how to reconcile with one another, and in doing so, refresh our relationship with God in Christ.

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The church at Colossae was navigating through the delicate, yet demanding, distinctions and decisions of falsehood and truth. But even more than that, their confusion with their own Old Testament presented a point of contention. Paul gives resolution and clarity--precisely what they needed to hear back then, and what we need to hear today, too. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul's letter to the church at Colossae is one of exhortation that right believing leads to right living. Paul shows us how to approach doctrine, what is the right doctrine about Jesus Christ, and what is the right doctrine about salvation. 

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul ends his letter to the church at Philippi by ending on the high note of contentment. According to Paul, it is the highest demonstration of applying the gospel to our lives, and also the highest demonstration of what it means to partner with other believers for the kingdom's sake.