Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth

What is God really like?

God reveals Himself in Exodus 34 as slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and faithful.

This message explores what that means in a world shaped by quick tempers, shifting emotions, and uncertain circumstances. Yahweh’s character anchors our hope. His patience, compassion, and covenant love give us solid ground when life feels shaky.

Who is God—really?

In this message, we explore the name Yahweh and what God reveals about Himself in Exodus 34. While many “gods” and spiritual voices exist, Scripture makes it clear: Yahweh alone is supreme.

He is merciful and gracious—full of compassion and actively working on behalf of His people. And through Jesus, He has defeated every opposing power and made a way for us to draw near.

Does the way we live really matter?

Scripture says it does. The Bible teaches that every believer will stand before Christ, where our lives will be evaluated and rewarded. What we value, pursue, and build today carries eternal significance.

Through passages like 1 Corinthians 9 and 2 Corinthians 5, this message invites us to live with purpose, discipline, and faithfulness—because what is done for Christ will last forever.

When Moses encountered God at the burning bush and asked, “What is Your name?” he was asking about God’s identity, character, and story. God responded, “I AM WHO I AM” — Yahweh — the eternal, self-existent One who has always been and will always be.

We trace this revelation through Exodus 3 and Exodus 34, where God proclaims His own character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, just and holy. This self-description becomes foundational for understanding who God truly is.

The message also connects this Old Testament revelation to Jesus, whose name means “Yahweh saves.” In Christ, the God who revealed His name to Moses draws near to rescue and redeem.

This week we were honored to hear from Jon Riddlehoover of Central Storehouse in East Fort Worth.

Central Storehouse exists to love neighbors and feed souls—meeting practical needs while sharing the hope of Jesus. Through simple, faithful conversations and prayer, more than 475 people have come to faith.

From Colossians 4:2–6, Jon called us to three clear commitments:

Pray for the gospel.

Live the gospel.

Speak the gospel.

In a community facing deep hardship, the church stands as both help and hope.

Watch the full message at the link below and consider how God might use you right where you are.

God delights in you. That truth anchors everything.

In the final message of our “Father Heart of God” series, we move from theology to practice. If we are truly sons and daughters, how do we live like it?

We look at Jesus’ early life in Luke 2—His growth, His devotion to the Father, and the moment at His baptism when the Father declares delight over Him before any public ministry begins. Identity comes before accomplishment. Approval comes before performance.

Your identity begins as a son or daughter. Everything else is assignment.

This message centers on the Father’s heart and the invitation to live from a place of belonging rather than striving. Scripture reveals God as Father and calls us to abide in Jesus as our primary calling. Work, roles, and responsibilities flow from that relationship and never define it.

Everyone has an opinion about greatness. Scripture gives us clarity.

This message takes us from cultural debates about the “greatest of all time” to Jesus’ words in Matthew 18, where greatness is revealed through humility, dependence, and childlike faith. God alone stands as truly great, and His kingdom elevates trust over self-reliance and surrender over status.

What you believe about God shapes everything about your life.

This message invites us to examine the images of God we carry and to receive the truth Scripture reveals: God calls Himself Father. Jesus spoke to Him as “Abba,” inviting us into a relationship marked by closeness, trust, and belonging. Through Christ, we are adopted, named, and welcomed into God’s family with intention and joy.

This sermon speaks to wounded hearts, misplaced images of God, and the deep longing to be known and loved. It leads us into Romans 8 and the freedom of living as sons and daughters who cry out, “Abba, Father,” with confidence and hope.

In this message from 1 John 3, we are invited to lean in and hear the Father’s heart. God calls us His children, not because of performance, but because of His great love. Our identity is secure. Our place in His family is real. Our calling is to abide in Him and enjoy His delight.

This sermon leads us into the freedom of living from belovedness — where service flows from relationship, obedience grows from trust, and healing begins as we receive the Father’s love.