Friendship Baptist Church Mesquite TX

09/06/2026

Thank you for joining us.

09/05/2026

Words can teach, but example is what truly transforms.

Have you ever tried explaining something to someone a hundred times, and they only got it when they saw you do it in practice? Walking with Christ works the exact same way. It's not enough to just talk about faith; people need to see what it actually looks like to live as a true follower of Jesus in daily life.

The gospel isn't meant to just be spoken—it's meant to be shown.

Who has been your model of faith, and who are you showing the way to today?

09/04/2026

The gospel isn't just a set of theories; it is a living structure that transforms how we relate, work, and live in community.

In Titus 2, we are reminded that sound doctrine must produce a visible, godly lifestyle. Every generation carries the responsibility to model the faith for the next, making the message of salvation clear and compelling.

Check out the main takeaways from our sermon in the slides below and reflect on how to apply this teaching to your daily routine.

09/01/2026

https://bmaglobal.org/reflections-on-home/

“What if the ache within you is there because you have a home and that homesickness you’ve felt in the most exquisite moments of your life is not a defect, it’s actually a memory? It’s a memory that you were meant to belong to the Father.” –Gavin Ortlund Editor’s Note: AJ serves in a c...

09/01/2026

Knowing what the Bible says is essential, but real learning happens when we see the Word lived out in practice.

In Titus 2, we are reminded that gospel truths don't stick in people's minds through speeches or theories alone. Faith and character are caught through fellowship, observation, and daily example.

Just like a young apprentice on a construction site needs to watch an experienced carpenter in action to learn the trade, the next generation needs real-life models to understand how to walk with Christ. When our lives and attitudes speak the same language as our doctrine, the gospel becomes visible, attractive, and powerful.

Words instruct, but example transforms.

Who has been your reference of faith, and who are you modeling Christ for today? Let us know in the comments!

08/30/2026

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08/29/2026

When life's questions feel too big to answer, Jesus' response is still simple and clear. Love God and love people. Watch the full message on our channel.

08/27/2026

Every church carries a history, and also a responsibility toward the next generation. In Judges 2, we see how a people who deeply knew the Lord gave way to a generation that never truly came to know Him.

The warning signs were there, and they were ignored. Those same signs are still speaking to the church today.

Watch the full message on our YouTube channel and discover the response God is calling us to.

08/26/2026

It is easy to think that drifting from the faith is always a slow process, almost unnoticeable, something that only takes shape after many generations. But the Bible shows something different. In Judges 2, an entire generation stopped knowing the Lord right after the generation before it, the one that had walked with God and witnessed His works firsthand. It was not ten, twenty, or forty generations. It was just one.

This happens when we stop teaching God's Word at home, when we stop talking about God in everyday life, when we live out our faith only on Sundays and forget it during the week. The next generation may even grow up inside the church, hearing about God, but that does not guarantee they truly know Him. Knowing about God and knowing God are two different things.

What secures that continuity is a life lived out, the Word taught consistently, and faith shared in the simple conversations of daily life.

So what are you doing today so the next generation truly knows the Lord?

08/25/2026

https://bmaglobal.org/new-life-in-christ-in-thailand/

There are moments in ministry that remind us why we remain faithful to the task God has given us. This is one of those moments. BMA Global missionary Siripong Yaebeang, who serves in Bangkok, Thailand, recently shared the joyful news that a man named Mr. Yo has placed his faith in Jesus Christ and p...