First Presbyterian Fort Worth

We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.

For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.

The 2nd Sunday of Easter!

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Youth Sunday

Christ is reborn, the world begins anew this day.

The Pharisees then said to one another, “You see, you can do nothing. Look, the world has gone after him!””

Go out at once into the streets and lanes of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.

Humbled or exalted, it's all about where you sit at the party.

Simon throws the best parties yet shuns his guest of honor, Jesus. Until a woman of prescience brings presents to unveil His presence.

No appointment necessary, only abundant faith and enthusiasm.

Jesus feeds and sustains hungry people.

Fortitude in the face of adversity. Grace in the face of failure.

Lent begins this week, the season of transfigurations.

Guest preacher Dr. Thomas encourages you not to miss this opportunity.

Jesus is not a remote, detached teacher who instructs as the scribes do.

Jesus' disciples made haste to follow him quickly. Have we?

As the Lord calls to Samuel, does he not also call to us? Are we listening to God?

We celebrate the Lord's baptism and remember our own today.

Ditto. "But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2.19

A light in the darkness. The hope of all mankind. Merry Christmas.

This is the lullaby sung 'round the world to redeem it.

Friends and family gather this season for the reason we soldier beyond the solstice.

The righteous have cause to sing this day for their savior has arrived.

“He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.” – Luke 1.51-53

Do you hear what I hear? (It's probably a C-note.) Luke 1.44-45 For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.

Begat, be fruitful and multiply across 42 generations; from Abraham unto the Messiah, from the promise until today.

Simeon saw baby Jesus in the temple and knew his long journey and holy search was complete.

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit." Matthew 1.18-20b

Advent is a time of change. The Angel spoke to Mary about the change she was about to embark upon. The same change offered to us if we listen.

Michael Waschevski sorts goats and sheep with the preeminent American philosopher Bart Simpson.

Continuing our series on Matthew 25, Jesus illustrates how one treats others reflects on Him.

"Keep your lamp(s) trimmed and burning, the work is nearly done." Blind Willie Johnson

Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Matthew 25.13

Beyond the Eve lies that which is hallowed.

"And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure." 1 John 3.3

It's not a contradiction, Jesus is the light of the world... and so are you.

Brian explains how we are a love letter from God.

Dr. Aymer, from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, explores how James illustrates God's true passions for us.

Mark 12: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Matthew 5.38-42 Turning teeth for cheeks and going the extra mile with no coat brings us closer to Christ by giving everything we are.

Timothy was instructed to remain in Ephesus to "instruct certain people", and so are we.

Brain Coulter continues our fall sermon series on the living word of God.

Brian Coulter begins a new, six-week sermon series by tracking down a missing verse in the book of Acts.

Matt McGraw launches our post Summer series with a mediation on Exodus, and what it efforts of faith it took for Moses (and us) to follow God.

Brian Coulter concludes our summer sermon series on the minor prophets.

“But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap;” – Malachi 3.2

Brian coulter illustrates how God wants us all to play together on the playground he built for us all.

“Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.” – Zechariah 8.2