Second Baptist Church Houston

Temptation isn’t far away anymore. It’s in our pockets. On our phones. Just a click away. Every person faces the pull toward things that promise relief but leave us stuck in cycles of guilt and shame. In this message from the Lord’s Prayer, we explore what Jesus meant when He taught us to pray: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Why do we keep falling into the same patterns? And more importantly—how does God help us find a way out?

What if the words “All is forgiven” were really true for you? Shame says you’re disqualified. Grace says come home. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult—and most freeing—realities in the Christian life. In this message, we explore Jesus’ words in the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Many believe in forgiveness in theory. But few live as if it’s actually true. Through the story of the prodigal son, the cross of Christ, and the promise of Colossians 2, this sermon walks through how forgiveness brings real freedom—from guilt, from shame, and from the past.

Contentment doesn’t come from control or certainty — it comes one day at a time. God gives grace for today, not tomorrow. In a world driven by anxiety, comparison, and the pressure to control the future, Jesus teaches a different way to live. In this message, we explore the prayer “Give us this day our daily bread” and what it means to stop “future tripping” and start receiving God’s grace for today. This message reminds us that God isn’t just feeding us — He’s forming us. As we learn daily dependence, God grows contentment, courage, and trust in our lives.

Many people fear missing God’s will for their life—but what if God’s will isn’t hidden or fragile? This message explores how God’s will leads from fear to freedom through trust, obedience, and grace.

We all long for a father’s love—but what happens when that relationship is broken? In this message, we explore the deep “father hunger” in every heart and how the Lord’s Prayer begins with the life-changing words, Our Father. Discover how God’s fatherly love can heal wounds and transform your life.

Forgiveness is a superpower that sets us free. It's not easy, but it's necessary. Release the poison of bitterness. Choose forgiveness and experience God's transformative grace.

In a world of flexing and self-promotion, Paul challenges us to boast only in the cross of Christ. It's the great equalizer, showing God's justice and mercy. Our weakness becomes strength when we trust in Christ's sacrifice. Find true confidence in His love.

"What you sow is what you grow." God's Word can change your life. Build a life based on God's goodness and grace. Don't grow weary in doing good—there will be a harvest. Your choices matter. Eternity starts now. What kind of life are you building?

Restoration is our calling. We proclaim Christ's grace, provide healing spaces, and take pride in our growth. Like broken instruments creating beautiful music, the church turns brokenness into beauty. We are healed healers, restored restorers, living out God's transformative love.

Blue pill or red pill? The choice is yours. Live in selfish illusion or wake up to God's reality. Paul's message in Galatians: Choose the fruits of the Spirit over acts of the flesh. Rest in Christ, yield to His Spirit, and watch your life transform. Take the red pill of grace today.

There's a civil war raging inside each of us between good and evil. God calls us to freedom, not to indulge selfish desires, but to love and serve others. Stay on the offense: worship, walk in community, and win others to Christ. Feed the good wolf within you.

Running the race of grace: Start with the cross, stay fueled by prayer, crash through quitting points. When you hit the wall, surrender to God. Proclaim His goodness to others. Fix your eyes on Jesus—He'll lead you home. Don't focus on failures; focus on the Finisher.

Are you truly free? Freedom isn't doing whatever we want, but being set free from what enslaves us. Listen to God, lean into His grace, and live a life of love. In Christ, we find true freedom.