First Baptist Dallas
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About First Baptist Dallas
First Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Dallas. Like many Baptist congregations, it typically offers Sunday worship, Sunday school, and midweek Bible study along with youth and children's programs. Service times and ministries vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Bible-centered preaching with blended or contemporary worship
Quick facts
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BaptistLocation
Service Times
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Baptist churches · not specific to First Baptist Dallas
Expository Bible preaching, congregational singing, and a strong emphasis on adult baptism by immersion. Sunday School classes are common before or after the main service.
Baptist churches place a strong emphasis on community, the authority of Scripture, and believer's baptism. You'll find a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
What Baptist churches generally believe
Baptists believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, with Scripture as the final authority for faith and life. Salvation is by grace through personal faith in Christ. Baptism by immersion is for those old enough to profess faith (not infants), the Lord's Supper is usually seen as a memorial, and each congregation governs itself.
Compared with Catholics: both affirm the creeds' core teaching about God and Christ, but Baptists baptise only professing believers, see communion as a remembrance rather than Christ's real presence, and have no hierarchy above the local church. Compared with many other Protestants, the main difference is believer's baptism and congregational independence.
General guidance, not specific to First Baptist Dallas. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches. More about Baptist churches →
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
11:00 AM
Band-Led Worship (Truett Chapel)
6:00 PM
Sunday Evening Serviceworship
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Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
A Stairway To Heaven | Dr. Robert Jeffress | November 1, 2026
Published November 2, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Baptist Dallas on YouTube · checked November 3, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 16 sermons a month
Recently preaching from Psalms
Last 4: Psalm 119, then 119, then 3:3, then 119
- Embrace True Life & Seek True Riches | Week 3 Discussion (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Psalm 119 · Oct 30, 2026
- “Thou, Oh Lord” with the First Baptist Dallas Choir and Orchestra | October 25, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Psalm 3:3 · Oct 27, 2026
- Embrace True Life & Seek True Riches | Week 3 Exposition (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Psalm 119 · Oct 27, 2026
- Embrace True Life & Seek True Riches | Week 3 Introduction (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Psalm 119 · Oct 26, 2026
- Gratitude | First Baptist Dallas Student Worship (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Oct 23, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
10 groups across 6 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Student Ministry - The Avenue
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Middle and high school students meet Wednesday nights. Sunday mornings at 9:15 AM for worship, message, and girls and guys small groups.
Young Adults
2 groupsCollege and Career Ministry
Sunday · 9:15 AM · Weekly
For ages 18-23. Christ-centered community dedicated to Scripture, authenticity, and discipleship with interactive large and small group teaching.
Summit Community Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Groups across DFW for college students and young single adults (18-29) to grow in faith while building lasting Christian friendships.
Men's Bible Study
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Wednesday night Bible study led by Dr. Chuck Ward. Meets on campus in HFC715 or via Zoom for prayer, fellowship, and chronological Scripture study.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Weekly
Weekly recurring Bible study.
Sunday School
Sunday · Weekly
Sunday School classes for adults and children.
Discipleship University
Schedule varies — ask the church
Discipleship-focused education courses.
D-Groups
Schedule varies — ask the church
Small discipleship groups (D-Groups).
Recovery
1 groupSupport Groups
Schedule varies — ask the church
Care and support groups listed under the church's care-support ministry category.
Serve board
Common ways people serve at a church — not a list from this church. Ask them what they need.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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