Seeking to be a light in the darkness, Dr. Robert Jeffress aims in every message to deliver the Word of God unapologetically to Christians and non-Christians alike. His bold, biblical and practical applications help the listener transition from hearing to doing, from knowing to believing. If you’re looking for answers, for meaning in life, for encouragement, for challenge, for purpose, for truth, you’re in the right place.
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE END TIMES2 Peter 3:9-13
Many Christians wrongly believe that Bible prophecy is too difficult to understand or too irrelevant to everyday life to matter.  However, as we will discover today, neither claim is true.  As we come to the end of our series today, it seems … Continue reading →
10/2/2022 • 39 minutes, 30 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CHRISTLIKENESSRomans 8:28-29
Discovering God’s will is not nearly as difficult as some people would have you think. Today, we are going to discover God’s will for your life and the role you play in fulfilling that plan.
9/25/2022 • 32 minutes, 45 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CHURCH
Ephesians 5:25 Many Christians view the church as an outdated and irrelevant organization that may have outlived its relevance in today’s world. But as we will discover today, God established the church as His primary vessel to accomplish His purpose on … Continue reading →
9/18/2022 • 38 minutes, 34 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SALVATION
John 14:6 God’s gracious offer of “salvation” is the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Today, we are going to discover what we are saved from, what we are saved for, and what we are saved by.
9/11/2022 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SIN
Romans 5:12 Someone has said, “What you believe about sin determines what you believe about salvation.” Before we can fully understand and appreciate the salvation Jesus offers, we must understand why we need salvation. Today, we are going to explore how one … Continue reading →
8/28/2022 • 34 minutes, 54 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ANGELS AND DEMONS
Part 2 Hebrews 1:13-14 Last week we examined the reality and purpose of God’s holy angels. Today, we are going to discover what the Bible says about another group of angels we know as demons.
8/21/2022 • 40 minutes, 58 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ANGELS AND DEMONS
Hebrews 1:13-14 Today we are going to explore what the Bible teaches about the invisible — but very real — world of angels and demons, and how they impact our lives every day.
8/14/2022 • 37 minutes, 3 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRITJohn 14:16-17
The Holy Spirit is perhaps the least-known member of the Godhead.  Yet, understanding Who He is and what He does for us is vital to experiencing the life God desires for us.
7/24/2022 • 40 minutes, 41 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Colossians 1:15-23 Today we are going to look at what the Bible teaches us about the Second Member of the Godhead, Jesus Christ, and what those truths about Him mean for us today.
7/17/2022 • 39 minutes, 40 seconds
AMERICA IS A CHRISTIAN NATION PSALM 33:12 Most people believe that America was founded by people from a wide varietyof religious beliefs who wanted to create a secular nation that was free from any influence of any one particular religion. … Continue reading →
7/3/2022 • 0
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GOD
Psalm 8:1-6 A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What should come into our minds when we think about God are things that are true about God. Today, we … Continue reading →
6/19/2022 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BIBLE2 Timothy 3:16
As we begin our new series on the basic beliefs of historic Christianity, we are going to start with the most foundational doctrine of all — the inspiration of the Bible.
6/13/2022 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR ETERNAL DESTINY
Matthew 7:13-27 Today we have come to the conclusion of the most famous sermon ever preached. Jesus closes this revolutionary message with an invitation that is illustrated by four contrasts: two roads, two prophets, two followers, and two houses.
6/5/2022 • 36 minutes, 13 seconds
Spring Training: Week 8 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, reminds us what a privilege it is to get to announce … Continue reading →
5/27/2022 • 17 minutes, 11 seconds
Spring Training: Week 8 The Announcement of God’s Gift
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 8, today’s episode focuses on “The Announcement of God’s Gift” and you will hear from Ryan Sadler, Minister to Students … Continue reading →
5/23/2022 • 2 minutes, 49 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR NEEDSMatthew 7:1-12
Today we are going to discover the difference between our “wants” and our “needs” in four key areas of life that Jesus addresses in this section of the Sermon on the Mount.
5/22/2022 • 37 minutes, 13 seconds
Spring Training: Week 7 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you see what God’s grace means for sinners like … Continue reading →
5/20/2022 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
Spring Training: Week 7 The Message of God’s Grace
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 7, today’s episode focuses on “The Message of God’s Grace” and you will hear from Shelly Taylor, Director of Preschool … Continue reading →
5/16/2022 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR MONEY
Matthew 6:19-34 Money and anxiety go hand-in-hand which is why Jesus links wealth and worry together in today’s message from the Sermon on the Mount.
5/15/2022 • 32 minutes, 11 seconds
Spring Training: Week 6 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discern the calling to serve that God has … Continue reading →
5/13/2022 • 16 minutes, 13 seconds
Spring Training: Week 6 – The Calling of the Servants
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 6, today’s episode focuses on “The Calling of the Servants” and you will hear from Jim Haines, Minister to … Continue reading →
5/9/2022 • 4 minutes, 19 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR PRAYER LIFEMatthew 6:5-15 Today we have come to the most familiar and loved prayer in human history. But our familiarity with this prayer sometimes blinds us to the principles this prayer teaches us about powerful praying.
5/8/2022 • 37 minutes, 50 seconds
Spring Training: Week 5 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, offers guidance on how to use your gift for God’s glory … Continue reading →
5/6/2022 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
Spring Training: Week 5 The Gifts of the Spirit
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 5, today’s episode focuses on “The Gifts of the Spirit” and you will hear from Daira Traynor, Girl’s Ministry Associate … Continue reading →
5/2/2022 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Spring Training: Week 4 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you find your place within the ministries of the … Continue reading →
4/29/2022 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
Spring Training: Week 4 The Ministries of the Church
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 4, today’s episode focuses on “The Ministries of the Church” and you will hear from Sean Beach, Associate Minister of … Continue reading →
4/25/2022 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR WORSHIP
Matthew 6:1-4 Jesus never avoided controversy. As we will see in today’s message from the Sermon on the Mount, He was willing to tackle two hot-button issues in the church today: giving and hypocrisy.
4/24/2022 • 35 minutes, 46 seconds
Spring Training: Week 3 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, explains the urgency of the church’s mission and your place in … Continue reading →
4/22/2022 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Spring Training: Week 3 The Mission of the Church
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 3, today’s episode focuses on “The Mission of the Church” and you will hear from Kevin Batista, Day One Pastor … Continue reading →
4/18/2022 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH
1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Many Easter sermons center on the historical evidence for or the theological significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But today, we are going to look at this monumental event from an intensely practical perspective. “What … Continue reading →
4/17/2022 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Spring Training: Week 2 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you think through what it means to be a … Continue reading →
4/15/2022 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Spring Training: Week 2 – The People of God
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. As we begin Week 2, today’s episode focuses on “The People of God” and you will hear from Jay Sedwick, College and Career Minister … Continue reading →
4/12/2022 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
WHEN YOU FEEL ABANDONED BY GODMatthew 27:45-50
This time of the year we tend to focus on the majesty of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday or the victory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. However, few sermons focus on the profound sense of abandonment by … Continue reading →
4/10/2022 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
Spring Training: Week 1 Check-In
When we’re spiritually fit, we’re ready to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). In today’s episode: Ben Lovvorn, Executive Pastor at First Baptist Dallas, will help you discover what it looks like to worship God … Continue reading →
4/8/2022 • 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Spring Training: Week 1 – The Worship of God
Spring Training: 8 Weeks to Spiritual Fitness challenges you to practice 5 spiritual habits for 8 weeks. Today’s podcast will encourage and equip you as you start Week 1 of the Spring Training program. Week 1 focuses on “The Worship of God” and … Continue reading →
4/4/2022 • 6 minutes, 32 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR ENEMIESMatthew 5:38-48
Let’s face it, loving people who hate you and “turning the other cheek” to those who want to destroy you is not a popular idea. How are we to understand and apply Jesus’ commands in a culture in which restraint is … Continue reading →
4/3/2022 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR SEX LIFEMatthew 5:27-32
How can anyone be expected to live morally in a sex-crazed world?  Today, Jesus offers some frank words about sexual purity that are just as applicable today as they were 2,000 years ago.
3/27/2022 • 36 minutes, 41 seconds
THE ROAD TO SPIRITUAL FITNESS
Ephesians 6:14 If there is one word that summarizes the theme of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, it is “righteousness.” Jesus defines what righteous living looks like in our daily lives, but today we are going to discover the key to … Continue reading →
3/13/2022 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Matthew 5:21-26 Today, we are ready to jump into the heart of Jesus’ most famous sermon as He shares God’s standard for experiencing fulfilling relationships.
3/6/2022 • 35 minutes, 7 seconds
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT YOUR HAPPINESS
Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus began His first and most famous sermon by addressing our greatest felt need: the desire for happiness. Today, we are going to discover what Jesus had in mind when He promised “happiness” to His followers.
