Park Cities Baptist Church Sermons

Is God Real?

What are your biggest “God” questions? Let’s explore them together each week through the end of May. Is God real? Is he accepting, inclusive, compassionate? Is he really at work in my life? We’ll discover more about the character and faithfulness of the one who created us, and how much he loves us.

Unexpected Resurrection with Dr. Jeff Warren

On this Easter Sunday, we'll explore our misconceptions about Christ and discover who he really is – our loving, holy, risen King.

Unexpected Worship with Travis Cook

On this Palm Sunday, we'll read about Jesus' triumphal entry in Luke 19, as we learn how to fully commit to Jesus even when life is difficult. How can we allow him to disciple us instead of the crowd? How can we listen to his voice over all the others?

Unexpected Generosity with Dr. Jeff Warren

As Christ followers, we should be marked by generosity – living radically generous lives with our time, resources, prayers, whatever we have. When greed threatens to overwhelm our hearts and grip tightly to what we have, we remember how Jesus gave up his life for others joyfully, and it spurs us to do the same. In this message, we'll read about Zacchaeus in Luke 19, as we learn how to live open-handedly with what the Lord has given us.

Unexpected Joy with Dr. Jeff Warren

Happiness is circumstantial and may be found in a moment, but the things of this world never satisfy. So how can we find lasting joy? In living like Christ, we learn that joy is only found in giving your life away. In this message, we'll explore Luke 18 to read the story of the rich young ruler – and we'll learn how Jesus called him into selflessness, true wealth, and dependence on him.

Unexpected Healing with Dr. Jeff Warren

We will all experience times in life where we need healing – physical, spiritual, mental, or emotional. So how can we trust God in the midst of pain? How can we stand strong in our faith even if we don't receive healing. In this message, we'll explore the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17 and learn how to live a life of gratitude – in the midst of both pain and healing.

Unexpected Grace with Travis Cook

In this message, we'll read from Luke 15 as we explore new facets of the Prodigal Son's story. How can we rely on radical grace instead of our own works? And when we drift from our Father, how can we come back home?

Unexpected Purpose with Dr. Jeff Warren

As we move through the Lenten Season, we'll share several "unexpected encounters" with Jesus through the eyes of those he met in conversation, in challenge, through healing, and more. In each encounter, Jesus speaks truth, grace, and purpose into their lives so they are able to love and follow him more deeply. The same is true for us as believers – as we can experience the call to new life through our unexpected encounters with him.

The Promise Kept with Dr. Jeff Warren

In the covenant through Jesus, he represents all of humanity. What we could not do – keeping our side of the covenant – he does so perfectly. Jesus is able to fulfill all of the promises that we could not keep, and he redeems sinful humans and makes us acceptable and righteous before the Covenant Keeper. So, the end of the biblical story is actually a new beginning. Heaven comes to earth and Jesus, the new King of his kingdom, will reign forever.

The Promise of Order with Dr. Jeff Warren

As we traverse the unpredictable waves of life's chaos, we often find ourselves grappling with the tension between divine order and the disorder that surrounds us. Together, we'll explore how communal worship and the Davidic Covenant can usher in a sense of peace amidst turmoil, revealing the harmony only Jesus can provide. The narrative of our lives is intertwined with a divine thread that, when acknowledged, brings profound order to our existence.

The Promise of Relationship with Travis Cook

God established the Mosaic covenant just after a significant development anticipated in Genesis 15 had taken place: the emancipation of Abraham’s descendants from oppression in a foreign land. The focus at Sinai is how the descendants of Abraham must conduct themselves within the land as the unique nation that God intends them to be (Exodus 19:5-6).

The Promise of Blessing with Dr. Jeff Warren

This message presents an in-depth exploration of the Abrahamic Covenant's eternal promises, highlighting how it offers believers a spiritual wealth that surpasses any material riches. Through the story of Abram, we'll examine the transformative journey from fear to faith and the enduring legacy promised by God.  We'll learn how to commit personally to our faith, embrace our identity in Christ, and utilize the blessings we receive for the greater good of humanity – all while reflecting on th...

The Promise of Provision with Dr. Jeff Warren

This week, we explored God's covenant with Noah. This specific covenant reaffirms his promises that he will never again interrupt the fulfillment of humanity’s creation mandate (Genesis 1:26-30, 9:1-7). It's implied from the scope of this covenant, that God’s redemptive goal will ultimately encompass all creation. The earth will now be a reliable place where we can live together – but God knows that we will not be. In this covenant Noah has to do nothing, and this one-way covenant reflects ...

The Promise of Redemption with Dr. Jeff Warren

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to focus on the everlasting promises of God - the foundations of our faith that we can hold onto in these uncertain times.

The Prayer of Thanksgiving with Dr. Jeff Warren

As we finish the Prayers of Christmas series, join us as we explore the transformative power of gratitude, anchored in spiritual practice and the biblical teachings of Simeon and Anna. We discuss how a daily dose of thankfulness can radically alter our experience, reframe our perspectives, and even how we approach the anticipation of God's work. As we navigate through life's peaks and valleys, we find solace in the Prayer of Thanksgiving, learning to celebrate every moment as an act of worsh...

The Prayer of Surrender with Dr. Jeff Warren

As we celebrate this holy and beautiful Advent season, we'll be exploring the Prayers of Christmas and encounters that people had with God as the coming birth of Christ was announced to each of them. There is much for us to learn from their prayers of expectation, listening, celebration, and surrender as they guide us to worship the Newborn King.

The Prayer of Celebration with Dr. Jeff Warren

The angels who appeared in the sky over Bethlehem present a wonderful example for our prayers during this season. After an angel announced the Messiah’s birth nearby, Luke 2:29-33 says, “A great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” How can you praise and give glory to God this Christmas? 

The Prayer of Listening with Dr. Jeff Warren

In the well-known Christmas story, Joseph is mentioned, but nowhere is he quoted. The angel appearing to Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25 records the angel’s words to Joseph in a dream – but there’s no record of a response. Joseph’s prayer appears to be a listening prayer, and ours can be too. In this season, how can we carve out moments to be still and listen?

The Prayer of Expectation with Dr. Jeff Warren

As we celebrate this holy Advent season, join us as we explore the Prayers of Christmas. We'll look at the encounters people had with God as the coming birth of Christ was announced to each of them. There is much for us to learn from their prayers of expectation, listening, celebration, and surrender as they guide us to worship the newborn King.

Submitting to One Another with Taylor Lowrey

Mutual submission is critical to the lifeblood of the church as Christ’s body. When one body part is injured, the rest of the body’s concerns take a backseat to the needs of the injured limb. Mutual submission in the church is practicing self-love. To learn more about PCBC and our ministries, visit us at www.pcbc.org

What is a Christian's response to the conflict in the Middle East?

Have you been wondering how to respond to the war in the Middle East with a biblical perspective? In a special episode, Pastor Jeff walks us through the history and context of the war in the Middle East through a theological lens. How does the way of Jesus help us respond as disciples of Jesus? Why do Christians correlate a war in the Middle East with the end times? What is the wise and gracious Christian response? How would JESUS respond to it all?

Worshiping With One Another with Travis Cook

The experience that one has in worship will largely impact whether they return to our church or not. It is important then, that our worship be the transformative and God-encountering experience that we all desire it to be. For that to happen, worship has to be a part of our lives; it has to invade our thoughts, our speech, and our hearts.

Forgiving One Another with Dr. Jeff Warren

In order for us to be the kind of church that God desires, we must simultaneously put away the words and actions that do so much harm, owning them when we do, while also seeking to actively forgive people as Christ has forgiven us.

Speaking With One Another with Travis Cook

Part of being connected and unified with one another is speaking honestly and freely to one another. Jesus teaches us to have integrity by simply letting our yeses and nos be what they are (Matthew 5:37). How we speak to one another is a critical measurement of our love to one another.

Unity With One Another with Dr. Jeff Warren

In John 13:35, Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” There are 59 “one another” statements in the New Testament. As we seek Christ together in unity, in speech, in forgiveness, in worship, and in submitting to one another, we will distinguish ourselves as his disciples.

Unity With One Another with Travis Cook

In John 13:35, Jesus said, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” There are 59 “one another” statements in the New Testament. As we seek Christ together in unity, in speech, in forgiveness, in worship, and in submitting to one another, we will distinguish ourselves as his disciples.

God's Glory Drives Us with Dr. Jeff Warren

Our church was established to the glory of God and it remains a testimony of his grace to us. We now exist to pass the Gospel on to the next generation, by equipping them to live to the glory of God.

Serving Defines Us with Dr. Jeff Warren

The Church is a community of exiles, sent into the world to invite others into the Story we find ourselves in – the big Story of God. Because we have been so transformed by the grace of God in Christ, and because of our love for him and his model for life, we serve others everywhere we go.  We start in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and we go into our city and into the world. We live to being the kingdom of God here on earth, as it is in heaven.

More Than We Can Imagine: Cultural Engagement Propels Us // Dr. Jeff Warren (Audio)

Cultural Engagement Propels Us with Dr. Jeff Warren

Too many Christians are disturbed by the culture and don’t know what to do with their frustration. So how to live as “exiles in Babylon” – as dissident disciples who are wise, courageous, and bold in our love? We hold to truth and grace, even if it’s costly. Being a witness in this growing secular age means we are set apart, different, and we do not follow the way of the world, but instead, we follow the Way of Jesus. Following our King and living in his kingdom makes us distinctive discipl...

More Than We Can Imagine: Scripture Guides Us // Travis Cook (Audio)

Scripture Guides Us with Travis Cook

As followers of Christ, we are devoted to Scripture. The Bible – rightly interpreted with humility, through the lens of the heart and life of Jesus – is our authority. Jesus is perfect theology embodied and reveals to us what Scripture applied looks like in real life. Everything we do at PCBC is centered around God's Word; our preaching, teaching, connect groups and small groups, our Dwell reading plan, are all designed to help us be in the Word daily, to understand it, and apply it to our ...

More Than We Can Imagine: Scripture Guides Us // Rodney Schell (Audio)

More Than We Can Imagine: Christ Centers Us // Dr. Jeff Warren (Audio)

Christ Centers Us with Dr. Jeff Warren

In 1939, the small group of believers who began Park Cities Baptist Church could never have dreamed what their church would become, nor the thousands of people their dream would impact for eternity. Yet they pressed forward, trusting God’s call, and launched a church without a pastor, without a building – simply dedicating it all to the glory of God and collecting their first offering for missions. Today we stand on their shoulders, declaring that there still ought to be a church right here...

Grace in the World with Travis Cook

John 3:16 is the best-known verse in the Bible because it focuses on the greatest love, the greatest promise, and the greatest blessing. In one verse, we see God’s grace poured out on the world and the opportunity for anyone to turn to him and receive his grace. His grace has changed everything about us, and we now want to share it with everyone we know.

Everyday Grace: Grace in the World // Dr. Jeff Warren (Audio)

Everday Grace: Grace in the World // Travis Cook (Audio)

Grace in the World with Dr. Jeff Warren

John 3:16 is the best-known verse in the Bible because it focuses on the greatest love, the greatest promise, and the greatest blessing. In one verse, we see God’s grace poured out on the world and the opportunity for anyone to turn to him and receive his grace. His grace has changed everything about us, and we now want to share it with everyone we know.

Everyday Grace: Grace in the Details // Dr. Jeff Warren (Audio)

Every Dsy Grace: Grace in the Details // Travis Cook (Audio)

Grace in the Details with Travis Cook

Most of life happens in the day to day, mundane things: Carpools, laundry, bills, work, deadlines, homework, conversations, meals, and time with friends and family. As followers of Christ, we do normal things, like most people do, with a few dramatic differences. The distinct mark of the disciple is a life grounded in God’s grace, now abiding in Christ, constantly at home in his love. In John 15, Jesus describes this life in him that marks the life of his disciples. Living in constant commu...

Grace in the Details with Dr. Jeff Warren

Most of life happens in the day to day, mundane things: Carpools, laundry, bills, work, deadlines, homework, conversations, meals, and time with friends and family. As followers of Christ, we do normal things, like most people do, with a few dramatic differences. The distinct mark of the disciple is a life grounded in God’s grace, now abiding in Christ, constantly at home in his love. In John 15, Jesus describes this life in him that marks the life of his disciples. Living in constant commu...

Grace to Yourself with Travis Cook

Perhaps the person who needs grace the most is us, and perhaps the hardest person to extend grace to, is ourselves. John 21 tells the story of what happens to Peter after his great failure. The focus is on how Jesus responds to Peter after his life’s greatest regret. This story is a vivid reminder of how Jesus responds to our failures. Our failures do not repel him but instead trigger his love toward us. Our failure does not disqualify us – the grace of God propels us into a new adventure w...

Everyday Grace - Grace to Yourself // Travis Cook (Audio)

Grace to Yourself with Dr. Jeff Warren

Perhaps the person who needs grace the most is us, and perhaps the hardest person to extend grace to, is ourselves. John 21 tells the story of what happens to Peter after his great failure. The focus is on how Jesus responds to Peter after his life’s greatest regret. This story is a vivid reminder of how Jesus responds to our failures. Our failures do not repel him but instead trigger his love toward us. Our failure does not disqualify us – the grace of God propels us into a new adventure w...

Everyday Grace - Grace to Yourself // Dr. Jeff Warren (Audio)

Every Day Grace: Grace in Friendships // Dr Jeff Warren (Audio)

Grace in Friendships with Dr Jeff Warren

In this message, we'll read 1 Samuel 18 and focus on the friendship between David and Jonathan – one of the most grace-centered stories in the Old Testament. As humans, we have a need for good, authentic, and loving friendships. So how do we find and cultivate these friendships?

Everyday Grace: Grace in the Home // Travis Cook (Audio)