Temple Baptist Church - Fort Worth

This week in our Look Up series, we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing families, students, and churches today: navigating technology with wisdom, clarity, and courage. Drawing from Nehemiah 4, this message explores how believers can identify vulnerabilities, establish healthy guardrails, and build supportive communities in a digital world filled with distractions, temptations, and hidden dangers. From the impact of smartphones on mental health to the widespread reality of online pornography, we examine both the cultural challenges and the biblical call to vigilance. Most importantly, this message reminds us that freedom is possible. Through honest conversations, intentional boundaries, supportive community, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ, we can move from fear and shame toward hope, healing, and lasting freedom. Whether you're a parent, student, grandparent, or simply trying to develop healthier habits with technology, this message offers practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for living faithfully in a digital age. Sunday, June 14th, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife Series: Look Up 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 reveals His name as Yahweh—“I AM”, a name that carries both mercy and justice across generations. This message explores the tension between forgiveness and consequences, showing how God’s steadfast love spans thousands of generations while still confronting sin. Ultimately, it all points to Jesus—Yeshua, “Yahweh saves”—the fulfillment of God’s promise to forgive and restore.

What is God really like? God reveals Himself in Exodus 34 as slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and faithful. This message explores what that means in a world shaped by quick tempers, shifting emotions, and uncertain circumstances. Yahweh’s character anchors our hope. His patience, compassion, and covenant love give us solid ground when life feels shaky.

Who is God—really? In this message, we explore the name Yahweh and what God reveals about Himself in Exodus 34. While many “gods” and spiritual voices exist, Scripture makes it clear: Yahweh alone is supreme. He is merciful and gracious—full of compassion and actively working on behalf of His people. And through Jesus, He has defeated every opposing power and made a way for us to draw near.

Does the way we live really matter? Scripture says it does. The Bible teaches that every believer will stand before Christ, where our lives will be evaluated and rewarded. What we value, pursue, and build today carries eternal significance. Through passages like 1 Corinthians 9 and 2 Corinthians 5, this message invites us to live with purpose, discipline, and faithfulness—because what is done for Christ will last forever.

When Moses encountered God at the burning bush and asked, “What is Your name?” he was asking about God’s identity, character, and story. God responded, “I AM WHO I AM” — Yahweh — the eternal, self-existent One who has always been and will always be. We trace this revelation through Exodus 3 and Exodus 34, where God proclaims His own character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, just and holy. This self-description becomes foundational for understanding who God truly is. The message also connects this Old Testament revelation to Jesus, whose name means “Yahweh saves.” In Christ, the God who revealed His name to Moses draws near to rescue and redeem.

God delights in you. That truth anchors everything. In the final message of our “Father Heart of God” series, we move from theology to practice. If we are truly sons and daughters, how do we live like it? We look at Jesus’ early life in Luke 2—His growth, His devotion to the Father, and the moment at His baptism when the Father declares delight over Him before any public ministry begins. Identity comes before accomplishment. Approval comes before performance.