📖 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 – Gifted to Serve (Vision 2031)
🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX
📅 February 2026

In this special Vision 2031 sermon, Foundation Baptist Church pauses its normal verse-by-verse series in Matthew to focus on what God teaches about His Church as one body made up of many members. From 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, this message calls every believer to live as a functioning church member—using their gifts for worship, for the good of the body, and for the glory of Christ.

This passage is a timely reminder that spiritual gifts are not given for spectatorship, but for service—and that the health of the local church depends on each member doing their part.

🔍 Major points from this sermon:

1️⃣ The Body of Christ Is One with Many Members
Paul uses the human body as an analogy for the church: many members, one body. In Christ, believers are united by the Holy Spirit into one body—regardless of background, status, or personal differences. Because Christ unites us, we are called to love one another well in real, practical ways as we worship and walk together.

2️⃣ Every Member of the Body of Christ Is Valuable and Needed
No believer is unnecessary. No gift is accidental. God arranges the members of His body “as He chose,” and every saved soul is gifted to serve. This sermon emphasizes that gifts are for worship and for building up the church—whether seen or unseen, behind the scenes or in the spotlight. The warning is clear: don’t be prideful about your gift, and don’t dismiss your gift (or someone else’s) as unimportant.

3️⃣ The Body of Christ Is to Greatly Care for All Members the Same
The church must not function with favoritism, neglect, or division. Paul teaches that the parts that seem “weaker” are indispensable, and God composed the body so that members would have the same care for one another. When one suffers, all suffer; when one is honored, all rejoice. A healthy church is one where each part works properly, and the body grows and builds itself up in love.

The sermon closes with direct application: Are you using your gifts? Are you serving Christ and His church? If you’re saved—begin serving. If you’re not saved—turn from sin and come to Christ, the only Savior.

📖 Matthew 19:23–30 – Eternal Life Clarity

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 February 2026

In this sermon from Matthew 19:23–30, Jesus gives His disciples clarity about eternal life in the aftermath of the rich young man walking away sorrowful. Pastor Casey Lewis explains why wealth is spiritually dangerous, why salvation is impossible apart from God, and why eternal life in Christ is enough—forever.

This passage reorients our hearts away from earthly riches and toward kingdom priorities, reminding us that salvation is a gift of grace and that no one ultimately loses by truly following Christ.

🔍 Major points from this sermon:

1️⃣ The Difficulty of Earthly Riches

Jesus teaches that it is hard for the rich to enter the kingdom of heaven—so hard that He uses a vivid impossibility: a camel through the eye of a needle. The sermon emphasizes that wealth often becomes a spiritual trap because it tempts people (especially in prosperous places like the United States) toward self-sufficiency, self-consumption, and self-obsession, making money a rival master to God.

2️⃣ The Impossibility of Salvation Without God

The disciples respond, “Who then can be saved?” and Jesus answers plainly: with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Pastor Casey underscores that salvation is not achieved by riches, effort, or works—it is God’s gracious work. Yet this truth does not produce passivity; God saves through the means He has ordained, including the preaching of the gospel and the Church’s obedience to the Great Commission.

3️⃣ The Truth Concerning Eternal Life That We Should Never Forget

Peter asks what the disciples will have since they left everything to follow Jesus. Christ promises reward and confirms that those who follow Him will inherit eternal life. The sermon drives home the central takeaway: if eternal life in Christ is yours, that is enough—forever enough. Losses in this life cannot compare to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, and kingdom priorities invert worldly status: many who are first will be last, and the last first.

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📖 Matthew 19:16–22 – The Rich Young Man

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 February 2026

In this searching and doctrinally rich sermon from Matthew 19:16–22, Jesus confronts one of the most important questions any person can ask: “What must I do to have eternal life?” Through His interaction with the rich young man, Christ exposes false assumptions about goodness, works, and salvation, and reveals the true cost of following Him.

This passage makes clear that eternal life is found in Christ alone, not in morality, wealth, sincerity, or religious effort.

🔍 Major points from this sermon:

1️⃣ A Sincere Question Is Asked of Jesus

The rich young man approaches Jesus with a genuine desire to obtain eternal life. He understands that not everyone possesses eternal life and recognizes that he himself is lacking. His question is sincere, not hostile or deceptive, and reflects a real concern for life beyond death.

2️⃣ Jesus Answers His Great Question

Jesus responds by directing attention away from human goodness and toward God alone. By declaring that only God is good, Jesus exposes the false standard by which people judge themselves and reminds the young man that eternal life requires perfect righteousness—something no sinner possesses.

3️⃣ Jesus Reveals the Importance of the Law of God

Jesus points the young man to the commandments, showing that the law reveals sin and holds all people accountable before God. The law functions as a schoolmaster, silencing self-righteousness and exposing spiritual bankruptcy. It shows that no one can earn eternal life through obedience because all fall short of God’s holiness.

4️⃣ The Good Fruit of Eternal Life

When pressed further, the young man reveals his true treasure—his wealth. Jesus exposes the idol of his heart by calling him to surrender what he loves most and follow Him. Unable to do so, the young man walks away sorrowful. This demonstrates that eternal life produces fruit: a love for Christ above all else, a willingness to forsake idols, and a life of obedience flowing from genuine faith.

This sermon presses a sobering truth: a person can desire eternal life and still not possess it. Following Christ requires total surrender, and the only hope for salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone.

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” -C.T. Studd

📖 Psalm 119:113–120 – Walk in the Fear of the Lord

🎙️ Sermon by Pastor John Dean | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 February 2026

In this urgent and deeply pastoral sermon from Psalm 119:113–120, Pastor John Dean calls believers to take a sober look at how they are living with the time God has given them. Life is short, judgment is certain, and Christ alone is our refuge. This message presses the listener to abandon divided loyalties and to live with a reverent, trembling fear before the living God.

Speaking with the weight of experience and the clarity of Scripture, Pastor John urges both believers and unbelievers to consider eternity and respond rightly to God’s Word.

🔍 Main points from the sermon:

1️⃣ Be Single-Minded, Not Double-Minded

Drawing from verse 113, Pastor John exposes the danger of a divided mind—one torn between the flesh and the Spirit. Vain thoughts, lingering sin, and worldly distractions pull the heart away from Christ and weaken obedience. Like the psalmist, believers are called to hate double-mindedness and love God’s law. This point emphasizes that Christ alone upholds His people, that God’s Word is our hiding place and shield, and that Christians must actively separate themselves from influences that draw them away from holiness.

2️⃣ Walk in the Fear of the Lord

From verse 120, the sermon confronts the modern loss of the fear of God. Pastor John reminds the church that God is not only loving and merciful but also holy, righteous, and just. A true fear of the Lord guards against sin, fuels obedience, and keeps the believer focused on eternity rather than the approval of man. This fear is not terror without hope, but reverent awe rooted in the reality of God’s coming judgment and the saving work of Christ on the cross.

Throughout the sermon, listeners are reminded that time is precious, judgment is real, and salvation is found only in Jesus Christ. The message ends with a heartfelt call to repentance, faith, and wholehearted devotion to the Lord.

“My flesh trembles for fear of you, and I am afraid of your judgments.” (Psalm 119:120)

📖 Matthew 19:13–15 – Children

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 January 2026

In this tender and searching sermon from Matthew 19:13–15, Jesus teaches us how He views children—and what that reveals about the nature of true faith and citizenship in the kingdom of heaven. In a world that often treats children as interruptions or burdens, Christ reveals that they are precious, purposeful, and central to God’s redemptive work.

This message calls parents, families, and the entire church to examine how we treat children and whether our lives lead them toward Christ—or hinder them.

🔍 Major truths from this sermon:

1️⃣ Take Children to Christ

Parents brought their children to Jesus so that He might lay His hands on them and pray. This action flowed from spiritual concern, not convenience. The sermon emphasizes that parents and church members are called to actively care for the spiritual condition of children through prayer, teaching, training, and daily example. Children are born sinners in need of salvation, and their greatest need is not physical provision but spiritual instruction and dependence upon the Lord.

2️⃣ Do Not Hinder Children Going to Christ

When the disciples rebuked those bringing children, Jesus was indignant. Hindering children—through neglect, poor example, hypocrisy, or indifference—is a serious offense. The sermon presses that Christians are called to be a blessing, not an obstacle. Our words, actions, priorities, and attitudes all either lead children toward Christ or push them away.

3️⃣ The Nature of Those Who Belong to the Kingdom of Heaven Is That of a Child

Jesus declares that the kingdom belongs to those who are like children—humble, dependent, and trusting. Salvation does not belong to the proud or self-righteous, but to those who come to Christ with childlike dependence. This truth applies not only to children but to every person who claims to belong to Christ.

This sermon ends with a personal call to self-examination:

Do we humbly depend on Christ ourselves?

Are we actively leading children to Him?

And are we living in a way that reflects the heart of our Savior?

📖 Matthew 19:1-12 – Marriage & Divorce🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX📅 January 2026In this clear, careful, and Scripture-saturated sermon from Matthew 19:1-12, Jesus addresses one of the most pressing and misunderstood issues in both the church and the culture: marriage and divorce. Responding to the Pharisees’ attempt to test Him, Christ takes His hearers back to the beginning—to God’s original design—and calls His people to submit to God’s will rather than personal preference.This message reminds us that marriage is not defined by culture, feelings, or convenience, but by the Creator who instituted it.🔍 Major points from this sermon:1️⃣ The Origin of MarriageJesus answers the question about divorce by pointing to creation. Marriage originates with God, not man. God created man and woman in His image, and He established marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, joined together by God Himself. From the beginning, God’s design for marriage was permanence—“What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”2️⃣ A Question Concerning Moses and DivorceThe Pharisees appeal to Moses, but Jesus corrects their misunderstanding. Moses did not command divorce; he permitted it because of the hardness of human hearts. Divorce was never part of God’s original design and is allowed only as a concession because of sin—not personal dissatisfaction. Jesus makes clear that divorce is not lawful for “any cause,” and that sexual immorality and abandonment are the only biblical grounds addressed in Scripture.3️⃣ Marriage Is About the Lord, Not UsThe disciples’ reaction reveals how weighty Jesus’ teaching is. Christ explains that marriage—and singleness—are both to be lived for the Lord. Marriage is not primarily about personal happiness but about holiness, sanctification, and obedience to God’s design. Whether married or single, the life of a Christian is to be centered on pleasing the Lord and submitting to His Word.This sermon calls believers to reject cultural definitions of marriage and to embrace God’s unchanging design with humility, reverence, and faithfulness.

📖 Matthew 18:21-35 - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

🎙️ Sermon | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 January 2026

In this sobering and gospel-centered sermon from Matthew 18:21-35, we hear Jesus speak directly to the heart of forgiveness within the Church. Following His teaching on church discipline, Christ now calls His people to reflect the limitless forgiveness they have received by extending that same forgiveness to one another.

This passage confronts us with a serious truth: forgiven people must forgive.

🔍 Major truths from this sermon:

1️⃣ Jesus has taught us to forgive one another

Jesus answers Peter’s question about the limits of forgiveness by removing all limits. Forgiveness is not optional, conditional, or based on feelings—it is the ongoing practice of every Christian. Just as God in Christ has forgiven us an immeasurable debt, we are commanded to forgive our brothers and sisters without tally, conditions, or expiration. Forgiveness is not forgetting, nor is it always reconciliation—but it is always required.

2️⃣ Punishment is coming for those who withhold forgiveness

Through the parable of the unforgiving servant, Jesus warns of the severe consequences of receiving mercy while refusing to extend it. The servant forgiven an incalculable debt yet demanding payment of a small one stands as a warning to all who profess Christ. To withhold forgiveness is to deny the very grace we claim to have received. Those who refuse to forgive from the heart show that they do not truly understand the gospel.

This message presses each listener to examine their heart honestly:

Have we forgotten the depth of our own forgiveness?

Are we extending mercy as freely as we have received it?

Do our lives reflect the grace of the King who canceled our debt at the cross?

“So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” (Matthew 18:35)

📖 Psalm 90:1-17 - A New Year's Prayer

🎙️ Sermon by Brian Richards | Foundation Baptist Church | Euless, TX

📅 December, 2025

As the year comes to a close, Brian Richards turns to Psalm 90, the only psalm written by Moses, to lead the church in a reverent and sobering New Year's prayer. This message helps us evaluate our lives honestly, understand who God is, who we are, and how that reality should shape the year ahead.

Psalm 90 lifts our eyes from the brevity of life to the eternity of God, calling us to live wisely, fear the Lord, and delight in Him as our dwelling place.

🔍 Major movements of the sermon:

1️⃣ Moses Shows Who God Is Toward Us

God is our dwelling place in all generations. From everlasting to everlasting, He is God—unchanging, sovereign, and eternal. While the world shifts and generations fade, the Lord remains the only stable refuge for His people.

2️⃣ Moses Shows Who We Are Before God

Human life is fleeting. We are dust, like grass that flourishes briefly and fades quickly. Our lives are short, fragile, and completely dependent upon the sovereign hand of God.

3️⃣ Moses Shows How God Responds to Our Sin

Our sin brings God's righteous anger, and death itself is the visible reminder of that wrath. God sets even our secret sins before Him. Apart from Christ, His holiness is terror—but for the redeemed, Christ has borne that wrath in our place.

4️⃣ Moses Shows How We Should Respond to God

In response to God's eternality and our frailty, Moses prays boldly and specifically. He asks the Lord to act for us and in us:

1. Teach Us – To number our days and gain a heart of wisdom

2. Return to Us – To show mercy and bring His presence near

3. Satisfy Us – With His steadfast love

4. Make Us Glad – Even through affliction and hardship

5. Show Us – His work and glorious power

6. Be Upon Us – Let the favor of the Lord rest on His people

7. Work Us – Establish the work of our hands for His glory

This sermon presses one central question as we step into a new year:

Who will be our dwelling place?

Psalm 90 reminds us that life is short, but God is eternal... and if the Lord is our refuge, then whatever the coming year holds, He will be enough.