Houston's First Baptist Church

Renewing Our Vows with Christ

Surprise Storms: Hurricane Beryl

Following the hurricane and violence that took place last week, Pastor Gregg shared an encouraging word from Acts 27. He reminded us that, when battered by the storms, we are to cling to the Lord.

On Mission: Brian McCormack

Brian McCormack, Executive Director of Breakaway Ministries, Texas A&M University, preached from Luke and Acts. In his sermon entitled "Lest We Forget: 3 Things to Remember About the Plan", Brian shared a message about how the church can be "on mission" daily.

On Mission: Paul Chitwood

Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board, preached from Romans about "The World's Greatest Problem" and why we, as Christians, are called to work together to present the solution of Jesus Christ.

Four Tie-s to being a Great Dad – Father's Day

This week, Pastor Gregg preached a special message for Father's Day where he reminded us that we are all children of the Heavenly Father, and His love for us is infinite.

Part 6 – A Faith Led Life

In this week's sermon, we concluded our study of Titus, focusing on the importance of living a faith led life of devotion to the Lord and difference making in the lives of others.

46 Verses – Part 5

Memorial Day 2024 – Reasons for Remembrance

This week, we showed reverence for Memorial Day, and our study took us into Joshua and the Memorial Stones.

46 Verses – Part 4

In this study of Titus, Pastor Gregg reminds us, in the midst of the challenges our city has faced due to recent storms, that the world's generator is nothing compared to the power of eternity's God.

46 Verses – Part 3 – Mother's Day

In this week's study of Titus, we took a close look at the characteristics of the family of God - the church.

46 Verses – Part 2

In this week's sermon, we continued in Titus, studying how to spot and address false teaching.

The Ultimate Finish Line – Part 4

Pastor Gregg concludes The Ultimate Finish Line series as he encourages us to keep walking with God...be a finisher!

Navigating Relationships

Pastor Gregg shares a message from 2 Timothy 4:9-13 as he encourages us to make the most of our time and to make people a priority.

Easter 2024

Pastor Gregg delivers a special message on Easter Weekend 2024.

Broken For You 2024

The Ultimate Finish Line – Part 2

Pastor Gregg delivers a message from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 and reminds us to keep the faith through perseverance and perspective.

The Ultimate Finish Line - Part 1

Pastor Gregg delivers a message from 2 Tim 4:1-5 and reminds us to exercise self-control, endure, evangelize and fulfill our ministry.

A Strong Word for Tough Times - Part 2

Executive Pastor Dr. Stephen Trammell delivers a message from 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and shares that tough times call for healthy rhythms of spiritual and physical fitness

A Strong Word for Tough Times – Part 1

Pastor Gregg delivers a message from 2 Timothy 3:1-15 as he shares that tough times call for firm belief in the Bible.

World Changers

President of Send Network and Founding Pastor of Hope Church Vance Pittman delivers a message called WorldChangers from Acts 1:1-14

A Tool in God's Hands - Part 2

Pastor Gregg delivers a message from 2 Timothy 2:14-19 as he shares that we need to focus on the Gospel to be an effective tool in God's hands.

A Tool in God's Hands - Part 1

Pastor Gregg shares a message from 2 Timothy 2:1-13 as he encourages us to be a usable tool in God's hands.

Standing Strong – Part 3

Pastor Gregg shares a message from 2 Timothy 1:13–18 as he encourages us to lean into the Holy Spirit to guard what God has entrusted to us and stand strong.

Standing Strong – Part 2

Pastor Gregg delivers a message from 2 Timothy 1:8-12 as he reminds us to stand strong by trusting the Gospel and by declaring who you are trusting in.

Standing Strong – Part 1

Purpose Through Prayer and Fasting

Pastor Gregg Matte delivers a message on Matthew 6:5-18 as he encourages us to emphasize more purpose, peace, passion and of our people in 2024.

New Year's Eve 2023

Downtown Campus Pastor Leon Brooks III delivers a message from 1 Thessalonians 5 to highlight 10 things to focus on in the new year.

Christmas Eve 2023

More Faith, Not More Stuff

Pastor Gregg delivers a sermon based on Luke 17 with a focus on why faith is more valuable than stuff.

Mary of Bethany or Martha of Busyness

Pastor Gregg delivers a sermon based on Luke 10:38-42 and shares how contemplation, not distraction, leads to true celebration of Christmas.

Celebration Sunday

Pastor Gregg delivers a special sermon as we celebrate the impact of our two-year Kainos initiative!

The Reality of Your Faith

Minister to Singles and Metro Venue Pastor Kylen Perry delivers a message with a message on Hebrews 11:1–2 focusing on defining the concept of faith.

Part 3 - Final Words

Pastor Gregg concludes the Application Points series with a message on 1 Timothy 6:17-21 focusing on generosity.

Part 2 - Flee, Fight & Focus

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a message on 1 Timothy 6:11-16 concentrating on the 3 application points that Paul shares to help us in our walk with God: flee, fight and focus.

Application Points - Part 1

Pastor Gregg Matte begins a new series with a message concentrating on 1 Timothy 6:6-10 and the topic of contentment.

People of the Church: Leaders

Houston Christian University President Dr. Robert Sloan concludes our People of the Church series with a message about leaders of the church.

People of the Church: Widows

Pastor Gregg Matte continues in 1 Timothy with a message focused on how God’s heart is seen in how widows serve the church and how the church serves the widows.

Widows

Pastor Gregg Matte continues in 1 Timothy with a message focused on how God’s heart is seen in how widows serve the church and how the church serves the widows.

Next Generation

Pastor Gregg Matte continues in 1 Timothy with a message focused on the Next Generation of believers in our church. By living rightly, leading wisely, and learning how we've been wired and gifted by God, we can live our lives "all-in" for Jesus no matter our age.

People of the Church: Next Generation

Pastor Gregg Matte continues in 1 Timothy with a message focused on the Next Generation of believers in our church. By living rightly, leading wisely, and learning how we've been wired and gifted by God, we can live our lives "all-in" for Jesus no matter our age.

Baptism Day!

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a special Day of Baptism message from the book of Acts and invites those wishing to be baptized to come forward and follow through with believer's baptism at our Day of Baptism.

Training in Godliness

Pastor Gregg concludes our Prayer, People, and Promises series with a message based on 1 Timothy 4:1-10. Have nothing to do with entertaining godlessness and have everything to do with training in godliness.

Character of Difference Makers

Pastor Gregg Matte continues our "Prayers, People and Promises" series with a message on 1 Timothy 3:1-16. Pastors, Deacons and everyone else can make a Gospel impact!

Men & Women

Pastor Gregg Matte continues our "Prayers, People and Promises" series with a message on 1 Timothy 2:8–15. Godly men are men of prayer, character and calm and Godly women have a teachable spirit, and have great purpose to impact generations to come.

Let's Pray

Pastor Gregg Matte begins our "Prayers, People and Promises" series with a message on 1 Timothy 2:1–7. Prayer connects our heart to God’s heart and it connects heaven and earth.

Fighting the Good Fight

Executive Pastor Dr. Stephen Trammell concludes our “True or False” series with a message on 1 Timothy 1:18-20. Paul reminded Timothy about the fuel for the good fight. We are not fighting for victory but we are fighting from victory!

True or False – Our Story

In a message based on 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Pastor Gregg Matte looks at the apostle Paul's testimony and reminds us that we all have a story to share because of Jesus. We are conquerers by the mercy of Jesus and his transforming work in our lives!

True or False Part 2 - The Goal

Pastor Gregg Matte continues our "True or False" series with a message on 1 Timothy 1:5-11. The goal of following Jesus is love. We miss the goal when we swerve from love and are all talk and no walk.

True or False - Part 1

Pastor Gregg Matte leads us through 1 Timothy 1:1-5 in the first message of our new sermon series "True or False." We are called to hold to God’s plan, not man’s perspective.

God, Me, and Us – Part 2

Pastor Gregg Matte shares a message from Zechariah 3 as we continue our "Time Together" series and learn about the importance of having God in front of us. When we realize that God will set the record straight through any accusations of the enemy, we will have hope through our trials and a desire to follow Him with grace-infused obedience.