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First Odessa

Pastor Byron McWilliams

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Pastor Byron McWilliams brings a life-changing message from the worship services of First Baptist Church, Odessa, Texas. Our mission is to reach Odessa, the Permian Basin and the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 122588
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This message reminds us of the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12—treat others the way we want to be treated. Relationships bring both joy and challenges, so we must approach them with wisdom and love. Selfishness, unforgiveness , and jealousy can get in the way, but by choosing trust, loyalty, and encouragement, our relationships can grow stronger. Livin…
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In this sermon on Matthew 7:1-6, we’re reminded to examine our own hearts before judging others, removing the “log” in our eye before the “speck” in theirs. While discernment is essential for defending truth and recognizing false teaching, hypocritical judgment leads to self-righteousness and harm. We’re called instead to approach others with humil…
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This message from Matthew 6 challenges us to confront one of the most pervasive yet overlooked sins—worry. Jesus reminds us that worry isn’t just a fleeting feeling but a consuming obsession that robs us of peace and trust in Him. Using the “trinity of worry”—food, lifespan, and clothing—He illustrates God’s faithful care for even the smallest deta…
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The sermon challenges us to examine our relationship with material possessions, emphasizing Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:19-21 against storing up earthly treasures. It highlights the dangers of materialism as a distraction from our spiritual journey and urges us to refocus on eternal values through heavenly investments. By reflecting on how greed i…
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In Matthew 6, Jesus instructs us to avoid hypocritical prayers aimed at impressing others and instead seek intimate, private moments with God. The contrast between the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18 emphasizes the necessity of humility and genuine contrition in prayer. This teaching encourages us to examine whether we seek God's presence…
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This exploration of Matthew 6:1 challenges us to examine whether our spiritual practices truly honor God or are performed to be seen by others. It emphasizes that our righteousness originates from faith in Jesus Christ, not our own efforts, and warns against the pervasive nature of hypocrisy in our lives. By drawing parallels to the leaven of the P…
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