FBC Benbrook Sermons

The Scripture says that the eternal hope of the gospel is far richer than vague images of clouds, harps, mansions, or streets of gold. From 2 Peter to the Minor Prophets, the biblical vision of the new heavens and the new earth invites a holy imagination shaped by God’s own promises. Scripture declares that the present world is under a curse—ground that yields thorns, nations that rise against nations, creation groaning under decay...

The idea of the Spirit of God dwelling with us is either the most delusional thing anyone has ever said or the greatest gift a person could ever receive.

Joel’s prophecy of a time when God would pour out His Spirit on all flesh, men and women, young and old, servants and rulers, upon anyone who would call upon the name of the Lord and be saved was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus. Join us as we deli...

Discover how a 3,000-year-old vision of a silent priest and a "burning stick" reveals the staggering power of Christ to silence your accuser and clothe you in His own righteousness.

In the shadowy "night visions" of the prophet Zechariah, we encounter a dramatic courtroom scene that mirrors the deepest anxieties of the human soul. Standing before the "Angel of the Lord" is Joshua the High Priest, the representative of God’s people....

In the new covenant of grace, we are divine siblings living in a covenant relationship with the same Heavenly Father, called to a love that is not merely a social convenience, but a sacrificial work empowered by God’s grace.

In the new covenant of grace, we are divine siblings, fellow members of the household of faith living in a covenant relationship with the same Heavenly Father. This shared identity must transform how we relate ...

Discover how the transition from the Old Testament law of the tithe to the New Covenant realm of grace transforms giving from a mechanical obligation into a joyful, vibrant expression of faith.

The Scripture says that whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, but whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. In the book of Malachi, the Word of God addresses those who ask, "Where is the God of justice?" by pointing to ...

The Scriptures warn that the greatest danger to the church today is not outside the church, but within—when God’s priests fail to listen, fear, and walk in His ways.

The Scriptures teach that God holds His priests to a serious calling, because they are entrusted to represent His name, His truth, and His ways. From Malachi to Timothy, a consistent warning sounds across the centuries: when those who speak for God are unfaithful, the ...

The Scriptures teach that freedom in Christ always leads to a choice: whether to sow to the flesh or to sow to the Spirit.

Drawing from Galatians 6 and the prophet Hosea, the Scriptures reveal a consistent spiritual principle—whatever is sown will be reaped, and the harvest is always a magnified version of the seed. To sow to the flesh is to reap corruption; to sow to the Spirit is to reap eternal life. This truth is not limited to...

Prosperity can blind the heart—unless we remember who the true source of every blessing really is.

The Scriptures teach that prosperity—especially spiritual prosperity—can quietly become one of the greatest dangers to the people of God.

The Scriptures open with the warning to the church in Laodicea, exposing the deception of believing, “I am rich, I have prospered, I need nothing,” while being blind to true need. From there, the Sc...

The Scriptures teach that the Christmas story is not a gentle moment of divine courtesy, but an overwhelming announcement of who this child truly is.

The Scriptures lead us to Luke 2 and the message of the angels, calling us to listen carefully to what heaven says about Jesus. The birth of Christ is not presented as a nostalgic or polite gesture, but as good news of great joy that confronts the world with divine authority. The ange...

If God is sovereign over all creation, then what difference does it make that the Father gave the throne of David to Jesus?

The message of the angels about the Christ child is that Jesus is the Son of God and the long-awaited king. God promised David that one of his descendants would sit on the throne of an eternal kingdom, and Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. Jesus is the Perfect King for an Eternal Kingdom, but why?

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In Matthew 1, Scripture draws our attention to Joseph—not as a background figure in the Christmas story, but as the one through whom God reveals two essential truths about Jesus. Matthew begins with the “book of the origins” of Jesus Christ, emphasizing Him as the Son of David and Son of Abraham. Yet the genealogy raises a question: if Jesus is not biologically Joseph’s son, how can He inherit these promises? The angel’s message an...

Scripture says the birth of Jesus fulfills everything promised through the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms. In the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Scripture shows that God visits His people, raises up the horn of salvation, remembers His covenant with Abraham, and sends the forerunner to prepare a people for the Lord. Preparation begins with repentance—turning from sin and turning toward God. It continues in hope—looking...

What does it mean for the people of God to do justice? The word justice gets thrown around so much in our culture these days, but what does it mean? And how is doing justice different for Christians? The prophet Amos shows us that doing justice begins with a heart that loves good and hates evil, loves others the way God loves them, examines the various ways we stand in for God and administer justice, and extends to working towards ...

The prophet Joel gives us a unique insight into the astounding mercy of God. Even after sending His people a wake-up call in the form of a locust swarm, even after sending His people a prophet to call them to repent, and even after sending a warning of coming judgment, God is still calling His people to return to Him: return to me with all of your heart for I am merciful and relenting. When the people return to the Lord with all of...

What happens when the God of wrath and the God of mercy turns out to be the same God?

Preaching from Hosea 4 and the wider message of the prophet, Pastor Todd explores how the Minor Prophets reveal both the wrath and mercy of God. The sermon begins with Hebrews 10, reminding us that “it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” and contrasts two modern views of divine wrath: one that sees only destruction, and a...

Why should the church listen to the forgotten voices of the Minor Prophets—and what do they still have to say to us today?

In this opening message of a new series titled The Gospel in a Minor Key, Pastor Todd invites the church to rediscover the often-overlooked voices of the twelve Minor Prophets. Drawing from Amos 7 and Ephesians 2, he reminds us that the prophets are not relics of an outdated covenant but part of the chur...

What does it mean to live—and die—with a theology shaped by the gospel?

In this concluding message from the life of Abraham, Pastor Todd turns to Genesis 23 and 25, where the patriarch and Sarah pass from this life, to explore what Scripture teaches about a theology of death. Death is not a topic we often expect—or want—to face, but it is one that Scripture treats with honesty and hope. From Abraham’s confidence in God’s promise to...

Every believer longs to be led by the Spirit of God, but how does that actually happen in real life? In this message from Genesis 24, Pastor Todd walks through the story of Abraham’s servant searching for a wife for Isaac—a journey filled with prayer, discernment, and divine direction. Through this “case study in guidance,” we discover that God’s Spirit still leads His people today through an ongoing conversation with Him, through ...