Houston's First Baptist Church is a relevant biblical community where we gather our hearts, grow our souls and give our lives as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This podcast provides weekly messages from Pastor Gregg Matte and others. Visit HoustonsFirst.org to learn more, and visit us in person the next time you're in Houston!
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Last Sunday, we studied the book of Jonah and how he ran from God. Pastor Gregg encouraged us that no matter where we are or what we have done, our God forgives and calls on us to run to Him.Av Gregg Matte
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Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached on the book of Obadiah. He taught us that there is a major problem with the sin of pride, and no matter how high we are, God is higher!Av Pastor Gregg Matte
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Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg preached on the book of Amos. We learned if our heart is right with God, He will use us for His glory – right where we are, just as we are.Av Gregg Matte
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Last Sunday, Pastor Gregg kicked off a new message series entitled: Major Truths From Minor Prophets. Preaching on Hosea, we learned that shame is not the end of our story; repentance can change how our story ends.Av Gregg Matte
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We gathered to celebrate 20 years of Pastor Gregg & Team Matte with a special message from 1 Thessalonians by Ben Stuart of Passion City Church in Washington, D.C.Av Pastor Gregg Matte
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In Sunday's message, Pastor Gregg preached about a Passion to Serve, studying 1 Corinthians 12, 1-12. He discussed spiritual gifts and taught us that we are each blessed with these God-given abilities and are called to use them to serve the church and glorify God.Av Gregg Matte
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Pastor Gregg continued our "Let's Chat" series, focusing this week on mental health. His sermon focused on 1 Kings 18 & 19 as he encouraged us that we are loved, hope can be found and to steward our mental health God's way.Av Gregg Matte
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Pastor Gregg opened a new message series entitled "Let's Chat", focusing this week on happiness. His sermon focused on Psalm 84, teaching us that the beginning place of happiness is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.Av Gregg Matte
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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.Av Gregg Matte
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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.Av Brian McCormack
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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.Av Paul Chitwood
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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.Av Gregg Matte
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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.Av Gregg Matte
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This week, we showed reverence for Memorial Day, and our study took us into Joshua and the Memorial Stones.Av Gregg Matte
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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.Av Gregg Matte
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In this week's study of Titus, we took a close look at the characteristics of the family of God - the church.Av Gregg Matte
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In this week's sermon, we continued in Titus, studyinghow to spot and address false teaching.Av Gregg Matte
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Pastor Gregg concludes The Ultimate Finish Line series as he encourages us to keep walking with God...be a finisher!Av Gregg Matte
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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.Av Gregg Matte
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Pastor Gregg continues the More in '24 series with a message from Mark 1:35-38 about finding more peace.Av Gregg Matte
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