First Baptist - Troy, TX

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Jun 14

Elders, Bishops, and Pastors

This sermon explores the biblical qualifications for pastors, elders, and bishops in light of a recent Southern Baptist Convention amendment concerning pastoral leadership. Rather than focusing on cultural trends or public debate, the message encourages believers to ask a simple question: “What does the Bible say?” Looking primarily at 1 Timothy 2–3, the sermon explains that God has created men and women with equal value, dignity, and purpose while also assigning distinct roles within the home and the church. Women are called to learn, serve, teach, disciple, and lead in many meaningful ways, yet Scripture reserves the office of pastor/elder for qualified men. Grounding this teaching in God's design from creation, the sermon calls the church to trust God's wisdom and joyfully follow His pattern for His people.

Jun 14

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1h 15m
Jun 7 · Video

Why are you here?

Many drift through life wondering what their purpose is. God created you on purpose and for a purpose (Jeremiah 29:11). There are at least 5 reasons that you have been created. You were created to be a part of God's family – you were adopted! You were created to be part of a local church family. You were also created to become like Christ and created to serve God. One of the ways to serve God is to make Christ known to those around you. And finally, our greatest purpose in life is to glorify God.

Jun 7 · Video

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1h 16m
10/01/2024

Ambassadors for the King

In this episode, Rita shares her thoughts on being ambassadors for God as we journey through life, encouraging listeners to be travel agents for God’s kingdom, leading others to Christ through our words and actions.

10/01/2024

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13 min
08/31/2025

Following Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of Our Faith, part 2

Hebrews 12 reminds us that suffering is part of God’s loving discipline -- part of His training program to help us to grow in faith and maturity. Early believers endured persecution with joy because they held an eternal perspective, knowing greater rewards awaited them in heaven. The writer urges us to look to Jesus, who endured the cross, as our model for perseverance. God’s discipline, like that of a good father, proves that we belong to Him and shapes us to share in His holiness. Though painful in the moment, it produces peace and righteousness for those who endure. Our trials are opportunities to lean on God’s strength, grow in dependence on Him, and prepare for eternal glory with Christ.

08/31/2025

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1h 12m
06/11/2023

06.11.23 - Troy to Honduras - A "Look-In"

It's time for another Mission Team check-in.

06/11/2023

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12 min
09/21/2025

A religious man who misunderstood it (Nicodemus) - part 1

This sermon on John 3:1–21 explores Nicodemus’s encounter with Jesus, highlighting the necessity of spiritual rebirth. Though Nicodemus was a respected Pharisee and leader, his religion and good works could not secure entrance into God’s kingdom. Jesus cut through his questions by declaring, “You must be born from above,” teaching that all people are spiritually dead in sin and need new life only God can give. Being born again means a complete spiritual transformation, not moral improvement. Like the wind, the Spirit’s work is unseen but powerful and undeniable. Salvation comes not through heritage, religion, or goodness, but through faith in Jesus, the One lifted up on the cross. Eternal life belongs only to those who trust Him.

09/21/2025

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1h 23m
05/14/2023

05.14.23 - The Mother We See in Mary

Pastor Harlan Haines presents his message titled "The Mother We See in Mary" where we see "a courageous mother", "a mother committed to God", and "a child committed to his mother".

05/14/2023

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36 min
10/01/2023

10.01.23 - Samson

Pastor Harlan Haines presents his sermon titled "Samson"

10/01/2023

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40 min
11/15/2023

11.15.23 - Do Children Go to Heaven?

Join us Wednesday nights at 6pm in Adult Bible Study as Bro. Harlan presents Death: The Final Frontier. Tonight, we discussed "What Happens to Children?"

11/15/2023

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32 min
12/17/2023

12.17.23 - Christmas Changes Everything - Part III

WHAT TO EXPECT: Pastor Harlan Haines continues his multi-part series titled "Christmas Changes Everything". This week we're looking at how Christmas changes your priorities, how Christmas changes your character, how Christmas changes your affections, and how Christmas changes your future.

12/17/2023

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41 min

We invite you to be a part of our worship services; whether, in-person, live, or via podcast. We live for the future, for the coming of our Lord who we excitedly look forward to seeing. We are First Baptist Church of Troy and you are welcome here!

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First Baptist - Troy, TX

Top Shows

Elders, Bishops, and Pastors

Why are you here?

Ambassadors for the King

Following Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of Our Faith, part 2

06.11.23 - Troy to Honduras - A "Look-In"

A religious man who misunderstood it (Nicodemus) - part 1

05.14.23 - The Mother We See in Mary

10.01.23 - Samson

11.15.23 - Do Children Go to Heaven?

12.17.23 - Christmas Changes Everything - Part III

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