FBC Benbrook Sermons

What is the difference between kindness and Christ empowered compassion?

Those who are in Christ are called to put on a compassionate heart, but this is radically different than just being polite. The Parable of the Good Samaritan shows us that Christ empowered compassion is deeply rooted within, is costly and risky, and gets involved in the lives of others. This kind of compassion can only happen through the transforming power of ...

Put to death the sins of the mouth" - Colossians 3:8-10

Is anger a dangerous poison to avoided at all costs or the kick we need to cause us to act in the face of injustice?

The biblical witness demonstrates that anger is universal to all humans but is also very dangerous. This emotion not only has the capacity to lead us into sinful behaviors but also to give the devil an opportunity to corrupt our soul even more. This is why we are commanded to put anger and wrath and malice to death.

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Are you caught in the "bottomless pit" of endless effort, chasing a satisfaction that always seems just out of reach? The Scriptures teach that we often live in a state of constant dissatisfaction, fueled by a world that stirs up discontentment at every turn. We instinctively think this is someone else’s problem, yet we find our souls struggling to be content with what we have today.

This look into Colossians 3 invites you to confr...

Discover why the ancient, radical call to "flee sexual immorality" is not just an old-fashioned rule, but a life-giving invitation to find our true identity and victory in Christ.

Have you ever felt that the Christian sexual ethic is wildly out of step with our modern culture? In this message, we dive deep into Colossians 3 to explore a conversation that is as controversial today as it was in the first century Greco-Roman world.

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Discover how God has taken the record of your debt and nailed it to the cross, leading a victory parade over the spiritual forces of darkness so that you can walk in resurrection power.

We are on a journey as a church, trying to comprehend the beauty of this mystery: that we are in Christ. Because we are in Him, the fullness of God is poured into us. We are no longer enslaved to sin; we can be victorious over darkness and become ne...

Discover why the "outlandish" story of the Resurrection is not something to be minimized or constrained, but a powerful working of God that transforms your life from the inside out.

Is your faith running in the background like a minimized window on a laptop, or is it the operating system of your life? On this Resurrection Sunday, the Scripture invites us to move beyond "Jesus emoji" faith—that gentle, non-intrusive image of a carin...

Discover why the most victorious thing that can happen to you is to realize you have already died—and how being "buried with Him" is the only key to living a truly free and righteous life.

What does it actually mean to be "in Christ"? On this Palm Sunday, we often reflect on the historical events that happened to Jesus, but Scripture reveals a deeper, more startling mystery: because you are in Christ, those events happened to you. ...

Discover how the "circumcision of Christ" is not an ancient ritual, but a radical, spiritual operation that severs the power of sin from your heart forever.

The Mystery of Being "In Him"

The Scripture says that when you receive Christ, something radical happens to your humanity. While physical circumcision was a private, outward sign given to Abraham’s descendants, the New Testament reveals it was always pointing toward a greater, ...

Discover how the mystery of the incarnation reveals that the fullness of God is poured into your very humanity, providing the power to "walk in Him".

This morning we are starting a new sermon series. It is going to be a little bit different because it is really going to be focusing on Christian ethics: how it is that we should live. We are looking at Colossians 3, walking through these verses basically word for word.

In this secti...

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...