We're celebrating all that God has done through our summer 2025 events! Pastor Doug sat down with members of our church family to share stories and testimonies from VBS, Mission Guatemala, and our youth and kids camps! Whether you were part of these events or just want to hear the amazing things God has done, this recap is full of joy, inspiration, and reminders of His faithfulness.

Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you. This is Jesus’ call—and it changes everything. Matthew 5:43–48 shows us God’s perfect love, a love that refuses favoritism and reaches even our fiercest opponents. Real stories and Scripture reveal how love and prayer can turn enemies into family. Watch and let Christ’s love transform your relationships.

Two blind men on the road to Jericho cried out for mercy. The crowd told them to be quiet. They cried louder. This powerful message from Matthew 20 is about bold, persistent prayer—the kind of prayer that rises from a heart desperate for Jesus. These men didn’t pray casually. They called on the “Son of David” with faith that refused to give up. Jesus stopped. He listened. He healed. This sermon will challenge you to approach God with the same boldness, trusting that His heart is full of compassion and power. Whether you’re in need of healing, hope, or salvation, now is the time to cry out.

In a city filled with idols and chaos, Jesus asked His disciples a simple but life-altering question: “Who do you say that I am?” This message from Matthew 16 takes us to Caesarea Philippi—a place known for false gods and deep darkness—where Peter declares the truth that changes everything: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Faith begins with that confession. Now it’s your turn. Who do you say He is?

In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet. He loves fully, even the ones who will fail Him. That’s the kind of love He calls us to. This message (a kickoff of our 2025 VBS theme) is a call to love loudly. To serve humbly. To show the world what Jesus is like—through how we treat others. The evidence of faith is love. And the world is watching.

The rich young ruler had everything—wealth, status, and a solid reputation. But when he met Jesus, he walked away sad. Jesus redefines goodness. He exposes three traps that still hold people back today: performance, possessions, and prestige. Each one promises security. None of them deliver. Eternal life starts with one word: Yes. Yes to surrender. Yes to Jesus. Yes to the only One who is truly good.

We live in a world quick to call out and slow to look inward. In this message from Matthew 7, we’re invited to a different way—one shaped by mercy, humility, and the kind of judgment that begins with our own hearts. Jesus paints a clear picture: deal with the log in your eye before pointing out the speck in someone else’s. This isn’t about silence. It’s about restoring, not condemning. It's about grace that moves toward people, not away from them.

Anxiety is real—and heavy. But Jesus offers a better way. In this message from Matthew 6, we’re reminded that worry doesn’t help us, but trusting in a God who sees, knows, and cares for us does. Jesus invites us to shift our focus from fear to faith, from control to surrender, from worry to worship. If you’ve been feeling the weight of anxiety, this is your reminder to look up and seek first the Kingdom.

We all fail, but that’s not where the story ends. This message walks through Peter’s denial and powerful restoration, showing how Jesus meets us in our brokenness with grace, not shame. If you’ve ever felt like your mistakes disqualify you, this is a gospel reminder: Jesus still says, “Follow me.”

Loss is real and grief is heavy, but Jesus meets us in it. In John 11, Jesus weeps with those mourning Lazarus--and then He calls him out of the grave. This message explores the tension between sorrow and hope, reminding us that Jesus is “the resurrection and the life” and death is never the end for those who believe. If you're carrying grief or longing for hope, this message is for you.

In this powerful message from Matthew 15, we explore how even a little bread and a few fish can feed thousands in the hands of Jesus. It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what you’re willing to let go of.

He was blind from birth—until Jesus showed up with spit and mud. But the real miracle? Faith that saw clearly. This message from John 9 isn’t just about healing—it's about a “for real, for real, for real” faith that grows deeper, bolder, and more personal. Jesus still pursues, heals, and opens eyes today. Are you seeing Him clearly?

“Do you believe in the Son of Man?” — Jesus' question in John 9 isn’t just for the man born blind. It’s for all of us. This week's message dives into what real, growing faith looks like—faith that wrestles, prays, and trusts even when healing feels delayed or unclear.

What does Jesus’ signature on your life look like? In this message we explore how grace rewrites our stories. Sin is real, self-righteousness is dangerous—but Jesus offers freedom and fresh starts. No past mistake defines you when Jesus signs your life with redemption.

In this message, Pastor Lance Briley reminds us that love often shines brightest through our imperfections. Centered on Colossians 2, Pastor Lance explores how our deepest needs and longings can only be satisfied through a relationship with Jesus Christ. He warns against the empty promises of worldly fulfillment and challenges us to stay rooted in Christ, who alone offers true completeness. Whether you're struggling to find purpose or simply need a reminder of God’s unwavering love, this message invites you to embrace the hope, salvation, and fullness found in Jesus. Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

In a world full of noise and endless options, where do we turn for real meaning? Drawing from the Gospel of John, this sermon unpacks the unmatched witness of Jesus and what it means to follow Him fully—even when culture pulls in the opposite direction. From scarcity mindsets to moral tension, this is a call to recognize Jesus as the Bread of Life, the only source of true fulfillment and eternal hope.

Welcome to the Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth podcast! We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information visit templebaptistchurch.net.

Welcome to the Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth podcast! We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information visit templebaptistchurch.net.

Welcome to the Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth podcast! We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information visit templebaptistchurch.net.

Welcome to the Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth podcast! We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information visit templebaptistchurch.net.