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Continuing our Jesus + Nothing = Everything series, Pastor Doug teaches from Galatians 2:15–21, where Paul explains that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not through good works, religious performance, or obedience to the law. Through Christ's finished work on the cross, we are forgiven, declared righteous, and set free from the burden of trying to earn God's approval. Galatians 2:20 reminds us that we have been crucified with Christ and that He now lives in us. Our identity is no longer defined by our failures, feelings, or circumstances, but by who we are in Jesus. His grace gives us the freedom and power to live a transformed life through faith. This message challenges us to stop relying on our own efforts, embrace our new identity in Christ, and continually remember the gospel through practices like Communion. Because Jesus is sufficient for our salvation and our everyday lives, we can rest in His grace and live with confidence in His love. Sunday, October 18th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What happens when fear of others causes us to compromise what we believe? This week, we explore Galatians 2, where Paul confronts Peter for allowing fear and social pressure to influence his actions. Although Peter knew that salvation comes through grace and faith in Jesus Christ alone, his decision to separate himself from Gentile believers contradicted the very gospel he proclaimed. Peter’s story reminds us that even mature Christians can struggle with hypocrisy, pride, and the desire for acceptance. Our actions influence those around us, making it essential to surround ourselves with people who will lovingly hold us accountable and encourage us to walk faithfully with Christ. Sunday, October 11th, 2026 Speaker: Walt Troup Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What does it look like to stand firm in the freedom of the gospel when fear, pressure, and cultural expectations make it easier to stay silent? This week, Pastor Doug walks through Galatians 2 and reminds us that Jesus is enough. Paul refused to allow legalism or human expectations to be added to the gospel, choosing instead to stand firmly in the freedom Christ provides. This message challenges us to live boldly for Jesus in our everyday relationships, to develop a “holy backbone” when our faith is tested, and to share the gospel with the people God has placed closest to us. Sunday, October 4th, 2026 Speaker: Doug Rife Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What happens when our desire for people’s approval becomes more important than our desire to please God? Continuing the Jesus + Nothing = Everything series, Walt Troup teaches from Galatians 1:10 about the power of the gospel and the danger of seeking the approval of others. Paul makes it clear that following Jesus means living to please God rather than allowing the expectations, opinions, and approval of people to shape our faith. Through Jesus Christ, salvation is a gift of grace through faith, not something we can earn through good works, religious performance, or human effort. The gospel is powerful because Jesus is enough. In a culture shaped by comparison, social media, and the constant pursuit of affirmation, this message challenges us to turn our eyes toward Jesus, renew our minds, and find our identity in what Christ has already accomplished. Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Sunday, September 27th, 2026 Speaker: Walt Troup Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What is the gospel, and why does it matter that we get it right? As we continue our study through Galatians, this message looks at Paul’s urgent warning against turning to a different gospel. The gospel is not something we improve by adding our efforts, religious traditions, or personal achievements. It is the good news of what God has accomplished through Jesus Christ. The call of Galatians 1 is both joyful and sobering: rejoice in the true gospel, cling to it, and resist anything that distorts the good news of Jesus Christ. Sunday, September 20th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What happens when we believe that Jesus is enough, but still feel the need to add something to earn God’s approval? In the opening message of our new series, Pastor Doug begins a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Galatians and lays the foundation for one of the clearest truths of the gospel: Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Paul’s letter to the Galatians confronts the temptation to add human effort, religious performance, tradition, or self-righteousness to what Jesus has already accomplished. The gospel is not a message created by people, and it is not something we improve by adding our own achievements. It is the good news of grace through Jesus Christ. Sunday, September 13th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Jesus + Nothing = Everything How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What happens when following Jesus costs you something? In this final message of the Enough series, Pastor Doug takes us back to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and focuses on Jesus’ challenging words: “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” The Beatitudes have shown us a radically different picture of what it means to live a blessed and flourishing life. Jesus turns the values of the world upside down, calling His followers to humility, mercy, righteousness, purity, peacemaking—and ultimately, faithfulness even when that faithfulness brings opposition. Persecution isn't always comfortable, and it isn't always easy to recognize. But Jesus makes it clear that following Him means belonging to a different Kingdom. When the world pushes back against our faith, we are called not to retreat, compromise, or seek approval, but to remain faithful because Jesus is enough. Sunday, September 6th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” Biblical peace is more than avoiding conflict or keeping things comfortable. Jesus calls His followers to actively work for peace because God has already made peace possible through Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus reconciles us to God and gives us the calling to carry that peace into our relationships, families, communities, and the world. Ultimately, working for peace is part of what identifies us as God’s children. Because Jesus is enough, we can pursue reconciliation, extend grace, and faithfully work for peace even when it comes at a cost. Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

This week, we step away from our normal sermon series for a special Summer Recap Sunday, celebrating the ways God has been at work through Temple Baptist Church throughout the summer. Pastor Doug invites members of the church to the stage to share stories and testimonies from this summer’s events, including Kids Camp, VBS, and other ministry experiences. From children demonstrating compassion in the middle of chaos, to generations of families serving and growing together, these stories point to God’s faithfulness at work in ordinary moments. But the heart of the morning is bigger than any individual event or testimony. It is an invitation to stop, celebrate, and give thanks for what God has done, what He is doing, and what He will continue to do. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1 As we look back on this summer, we are reminded that these aren't simply stories about events. They are stories of God at work in the lives of His people. Sunday, August 16th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

The promise of Jesus is remarkable: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Continuing our Enough series through the Beatitudes, this message explores what Jesus means by having a pure heart and why purity matters so deeply to our relationship with God. Biblical purity isn't simply about outward behavior or appearing to have it all together. It reaches into the heart—the center of our thoughts, desires, emotions, and will. The reality is that none of us have a naturally pure heart. Scripture is honest about the depth of our sin and our inability to make ourselves righteous. But that is where the good news of the gospel meets us. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are declared righteous by grace, not by our own efforts. Jesus' sacrifice makes forgiveness possible, and the Holy Spirit continues the work of making us more like Christ. This message is ultimately one of hope. God doesn't simply expose the condition of our hearts—He offers to transform them. Through Jesus, we can know God now and look forward to the day when we will see Him face to face. Sunday, August 9th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What does it really mean to be merciful? Continuing our series through the Beatitudes, guest speaker Gary Chevalier explores Jesus' words in Matthew 5:7: "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." In a culture that often mistakes mercy for weakness, this message reveals the biblical picture of mercy as a powerful expression of God's grace, forgiveness, and compassion. Through Scripture, we see that mercy isn't something we naturally produce on our own. It begins with recognizing our own need for God's forgiveness. As we receive His mercy through Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts, enabling us to forgive others, extend compassion, and reflect the character of Christ in our daily lives. If you'd like to learn more about Temple Baptist Church or join us for an upcoming service, we'd love to connect with you. Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 Speaker: Gary Chevalier Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What are you truly hungry for? This week, Pastor Doug Rife explores Jesus' words in Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." In a world overflowing with distractions, choices, and temporary satisfactions, Jesus invites us to cultivate a deeper desire—the kind of longing that can only be satisfied by God. This message unpacks what it means to hunger and thirst for God's righteousness and justice. Rather than settling for a faith that simply fits into an already busy life, Jesus calls us to a wholehearted pursuit of His kingdom, allowing His priorities to reshape our hearts, desires, and perspective. Sunday, July 26th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

Life change doesn't begin with trying harder. It begins with encountering Jesus. As we kick off this year's VBS, "Kingdom Quest", this message explores what it means to follow Jesus, the Light of the World. Through stories from Scripture and powerful real-life testimonies, we're reminded that God's kingdom isn't something we earn or discover on our own—it's a kingdom that pursues us with grace. Whether you're serving at VBS, raising children in the faith, or simply looking to deepen your walk with Jesus, this message is a reminder that the gospel changes everything. Jesus meets us in our failures, secures us in our fears, restores what is broken, and sends us into the world with His light and hope. If you'd like to learn more about Temple Baptist Church or join us for an upcoming service, we'd love to connect with you.

What does it really mean to be humble? In week three of our series, Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes, we explore Jesus' words in Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." In a culture that celebrates self-promotion, independence, and always getting ahead, Jesus points us toward a very different way of living. Biblical humility isn't weakness or insecurity—it's strength willingly surrendered to God's leadership. It's trusting Him instead of ourselves, waiting on His timing instead of forcing our own, and finding peace in His faithfulness rather than comparing ourselves to others. Looking at Jesus' teaching alongside Psalm 37 and James 1, this message unpacks what humility looks like in everyday life. We'll discover how trusting God, patiently waiting on Him, receiving His Word, and letting go of anger and envy shape a life that reflects Christ. If this message encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God's greatest blessings are often found through humble dependence on Him. Sunday, July 12th, 2026 Speaker: Walt Troup Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/

What does Jesus mean when He says, *"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted"*? In week two of our series, **Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes**, Walt Troup explores one of Jesus' most surprising promises. While the world tells us to avoid pain, hide our grief, or simply "move on," Jesus offers something far greater than temporary relief—He promises His lasting comfort. This message reminds us that mourning itself is not the blessing. The blessing is found in the presence of God, who meets us in our deepest sorrow and walks with us through every season of loss, disappointment, and heartache. Looking at passages throughout Scripture—including the story of Lazarus, the ministry of Ezekiel, and the promise of the Holy Spirit as our Comforter—we see that God doesn't stand at a distance from our pain. He enters into it, bringing hope, healing, and the assurance that our present suffering will not have the final word. Whether you're walking through grief today or learning how to comfort someone else, this message offers biblical encouragement and the hope that only Jesus can provide. Sunday, July 5th, 2026 Speaker: Walt Troup Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000 Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/ Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ. For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/