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First Irving Sermons

Sunday sermons from the pastors of First Baptist Church of Irving. First Irving exists to make disciples locally and globally for the glory of God.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    1 Timothy 1:12–17 | Grace for the Church

    Main Point. Christ came to save sinners, and His great mercy leads to the praise of God our King. Three Driving Questions today. 1. What is the very center of Christianity? 2. What can we learn about God? 3. How do we respond? 1. What is the very center of Christianity? Observations of this “saying” (the gospel). The saying is trustworthy. The saying is deserving of full acceptance. The saying is about Jesus Christ. The saying is for sinners. Apply. Humble yourself and have an accurate view of your own sinfulness. Relish in the truth that Christ came to save. Memorize these nine words and trust them. Repent and trust in Jesus, for He alone can reconcile sinners to God. Two reasons Paul receives this mercy. 1. Paul was ignorantly in unbelief. 2. Paul receives mercy that God might display his perfect patience. 2. What do we learn about God from this passage? 1. He is King (17) - Immortal - Invisible - The Only God And because of these things… he is Worthy of Eternal Glory and Honor 2. He Providers (strength) (12) 3. He Appoints (whoever he wants) (12) 4. He Gives Mercy (to the ignorant zealot) (13) 5. He Overflows with Grace (even for the dreadful sinner) (13-14) 6. He is Patient (even with the most vile) (15) 7. He is Savior (and it’s trustworthy) (15) 3. How are we to respond? 1. Thanksgiving (13). 2. Testifying (14–16). 3. Humbly(16) 4. Praising Him (17)

    47 min

  2. JAN 12

    1 Timothy 1:3–11 | The Charge of the Church

    Main Point. The Church’s charge is to guard sound doctrine by faith, promote Christlike love, and use God’s law to reveal sin and lead us to the gospel. Driving Question. Why is it essential that we guard the sound doctrine? 1. Because sound doctrine protects the church from false teachers (3–7) 1 Cor 4:1–2 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 2 Peter 1:2–4 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 1 Cor 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 John 4:10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. 2. Because sound doctrine promotes the true purpose of the law and the gospel (8–11) How does one use the law lawfully? By recognizing the intended function of the law is to point out our sin. Takeaways. We need the law everyday to show us our sin. We need the gospel everyday to remind us that Christ’s righteousness fulfilled the law for us, and the reminder that he paid the penalty of the law for us because of our unrighteousness. We need the gospel every day in order to love God and love people (which fulfills the law). We need to realize that the gospel (and the law) lead us to live a life aimed at the glory of the blessed God.

    48 min

  3. JAN 5

    1 Timothy 1:1–2 | The Hope of the Church

    The why” of 1 Timothy. (1 Tim 3:14–15) 14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. Driving Question. What is the foundation of the Church of the Living God? Main Point. The Church is established on God our Savior’s command and the hope we have in Christ. 1. The Church is Rooted in God our Savior’s Command [1–2a] (John 16:13): 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 14:25–26): 25 “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. (1 Cor 15:7–9): 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Paul’s purpose in apostleship: (2 Tim 2:10): Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. What does God save us from? (1 Thess 1:9–10): 9 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. Application: The church’s identity is rooted in the God who saves. The church is a place of hope and salvation. The Church is Resourced by God our Father through Christ [2b] Application. Don’t pass over the meaning of biblical words. Live in the abundance of God’s grace, mercy, and peace. Takeaways. Be certain you know God our Savior. Be convinced of the authority of Scripture. Be committed to God our Savior’s Church. Be a true child of the faith.

    45 min

  4. 12/29/2024

    Luke 16:1-13 | Stewards of God's Things

    Main Idea. How we manage our resources reveals our true devotion to Christ and eternal perspective. Question. What can we learn from the manager's foresight and shrewdness, despite his dishonesty? Jesus teaches 3 lessons to his disciples. Lesson 1: Use Worldly Wealth with Eternal Perspective (8b–9). Applications. Invest in the Kingdom of God and make friends. Lesson 2: Faithfulness in Little Things Matters (10–12). Questions. In what "small" areas of your life can you demonstrate greater faithfulness? Do you desire to be entrusted with the truer things? Lesson 3: You Cannot Serve Two Masters (13). A.W. Pink: These orders [love for God and love for money] are diametrically opposed. The one commands you to walk by faith; the other to walk by sight. The one to be humble; the other to be proud. The one to set your affections on things above; the other to set them on the things that are on the earth. The one to look at the things unseen and eternal; the other to look at the things seen and temporal. The one to have your conversation in heaven; the other to cleave to the dust. The one to be careful for nothing; the other to be full of anxiety. The one to be content with such things as you have; the other to enlarge your desires. The one to be ready to distribute; the other to withhold. The one to look at the things of others; the other to look at one’s own things. The one to seek happiness in the Creator; the other to seek happiness in the creature. Is it not plain? There is no serving two such masters. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. (1 Tim 6:10, 17–19). Applications. Seek contentment in Christ. Do your financial decisions reflect devotion to God or to wealth? Gospel-Takeaways. 1. Perfected by Christ, the Perfect Steward. 2. Empowered by Grace for Faithful Service 3. Motivated by the “Truer” things. Responses. Do not think that your stewardship or shrewdness purchase God’s favor and remove your sins. Do not ignore the principal teaching that Jesus is giving us. Move quickly, like the dishonest manager did. Pray for grace and wisdom to use God's gifts more effectively.

    49 min

  5. 12/22/2024

    Acts 28:11–31 | The Hope of Israel

    Main Point: Jesus is and brings a glorious hope to all nations. I. Jesus is the hope of Israel (v.17-23) II. Jesus is the hope of the Gentiles. (v.24-28) III. Jesus is the hope His disciples proclaim (v.30-31) Takeaways from the book of Acts: Jesus is the Resurrected King There is not neutrality Jesus commissions His disciples to be His witness It’s a mission given to the church It’s a worldwide mission, to every people, nation and tongue It’s a mission guided by God’s providence and His promises It's a mission for the glory of God and the advancement of the Kingdom The Holy Spirit is the Helper who empowers The Spirit empowers the church in its witness The Spirit empowers the Word to bring life The Spirit empowers the Christian to endure

    45 min

  6. 12/15/2024

    Acts 27:1–28:10 | Safe in the Storm

    Main Idea. Holdfast to Christ in the storm, for He not only makes promises but faithfully keeps them. Driving Question. In what ways can God’s word be trusted during difficult storms? 1. He Makes Promises of Passage Through the Storm (13–26) Applications. Hold tight to the Lord’s words and promises despite living in seasons where you succumb to injury or loss. Remember the Lord who rules the sea. 2. His Promises Consist of Provision During the Shipwreck (27–44) Consider the Lord’s provision in this shipwreck. He provides his promise again of protection and life (34). He provides the bread for strength to swim, which they thank God for (34–36). He provided land at the perfect time (39). He provides a piece of wood to float on (44). Paul’s fourth shipwreck! (2 Cor 11). 3. His Promises Include Protection In the Serpent’s Bite (28:1–10) Gospel Takeaways. 1. Jesus is the reason we can take courage, for no one’s life will be lost who believes his word (Jn 3:16). 2. Jesus is the protection from the ultimate storm, the wrath of God against sin (Matt 24:37–39; Rom 5:9). 3. Jesus provides deliverance and new land (Rev 21:5). 4. Jesus is the bread from heaven for which we give thanks (Jn 6:22–59). 5. Jesus is the antidote for the snake bite (Gen 3:15; Gal 3:13; Gal 4:4). Response. 1. Obey, and do not be idle. 2. Trust, and hold to his word. 3. Identify specific promises in Scripture and apply them. 4. Practice giving thanks daily for his provision.

    47 min

  7. 12/08/2024

    Acts 25:13–26:32 | A Final Defense of the Resurrection

    Main Idea. Paul's steadfast faith in Christ’s resurrection sustained him during his final defense. Driving Question. Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ the center of our defense? 1. Because the Risen Christ Completes God’s Promises (4–8) What’s the promise? Psalm 16:9-11 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Isaiah 53:10-11 Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Hosea 6:1-2 Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. How was the promise fulfilled? Luke 24:46 Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead. John 11:25–26 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 10:17–18 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father. Heb 2:14–15 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. Application: Rest in, and report, how the promises of God have been fulfilled. 2. Because the Risen Christ Changes People (9–15) Application: Share with others how Christ changed you. 3. Because The Risen Christ Commissions His People (16–18) For what purpose was Paul sent to preach? SO THAT (V18) 1. Illumination. (18) 2. Conversion. (18) 3. A New Government [A face turned from Satan to God]. (18) 4. Forgiveness. (18) 5. A place (a share) among those sanctified by faith in Christ. (18) Application: Your boldness in proclaiming Christ is rooted in your confidence in the resurrection of the Lord. 4. Because The Risen Christ Cares For All Peoples (19–23) The Reality of the Resurrection (takeaways). 1. Christ is the personal reality of the gospel (26:15). 2. Christ has the authority over all of history (6–8; 22–23). 3. Christ has granted salvation to both Jews and Gentiles, and he demands repentance (17–18; 20– 23). 4. Christ is the Risen Lord of Glory (12–18; 23). 5. The Risen Christ is ‘The Cause’ For Calling All Men to Repent (24–32) Application: Call all men to faith and repentance. Responses. Repent and turn to God. Repent and keep with it (20). Root gospel conversations in Christ’s resurrection. Relate your personal testimony and Christ’s work in you. Readily invite people to respond in faith and repentance.

    47 min

  8. 12/01/2024

    Acts 25:1–12 | Faithful in Trials

    Main Idea. In life’s trials, God’s providential care enables our faithful living and directs our mission. Driving Question. How can we remain faithful amidst our trials? 1. Remember Christ’s Care (1–5) 2. Reflect Christ’s Character (6–11a) 3. Remain in Christ’s Commission (11b–12) Responses. 1. Repent and believe. 2. Reconsider your trust in God today. Takeaways. 3. Religion is dangerous when disconnected from Jesus Christ. 4. Richness of our Union with Jesus Christ.

    42 min
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Sunday sermons from the pastors of First Baptist Church of Irving. First Irving exists to make disciples locally and globally for the glory of God.

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    2019 - 2025
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