Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington May 12, 2024 Mother’s Day SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet Rules are Rules! Exodus 20:1-17 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! Mom Rules! The Decalogue – The Ten Words “We must keep in mind at the outset that…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington May 5, 2024 College Grad Recognition SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet The Mission of God Exodus 19:3-8 Celebration of The Lord’s Supper 1 Peter 2:9-10 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! REMEMBER: God calls u…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington April 28, 2024 SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet He is Big Enough! Exodus 15:1-18 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! Exodus 15: The Song of Moses/The Song of Miriam/The Song of the Sea “Let the message of Chr…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington April 21, 2024 SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet From Bad to Worse! Exodus 5:1-21 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! INVITATION: God issued Moses an invitation. Like Moses, God invites us to join Him where He…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington April 14, 2024 SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet Your Way or Yahweh? Exodus 2:11-3:12 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! Spring Devotional Guide Booklet Exodus 2:11-15 TEMPTATION: Have it your way! Moses “wen…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington April 7, 2024 SPRING 2024 Together . . . for God’s Glory April 7 – June 1, 2024 Preaching Voice: Prophet The Name of Names! Exodus 3:13-15; 34:4-7 Theme for 2024: Together Theme for Spring 2024: Together . . . for God’s Glory! Spring Devotional Guide Booklet Tell Me More Podcast - Deeper dive of sermon EXODUS…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington Easter Sunday 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd He Has Risen! Mark 16:1-8 Mark details how faithful women continued to serve Jesus even in His death. A shocking discovery was made by these women: Jesus the Nazarene is no longer dead! He is ali…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington Palm Sunday 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd Hosanna! Mark 11:1-11 HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians. Mark devotes almost 40% of his Gospel to the events of this significant week! MESSIANIC SECRET: Mark’s …

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington March 17, 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd The Refreshment of Forgiveness Psalm 130 REALITY: Sin is universal. We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. REGRET: Acknowledging the reality of our sin is manifested in our experien…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington March 10, 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd God is in the Everyday! Psalm 127 We often look for God in the extraordinary and the miraculous! How often do you discover God in the everyday of your life? God makes a difference ----- in how you cu…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington March 3, 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd Lord, Have Mercy! Psalm 123 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Lent/Easter 2024: Together . . . in Ascent CONTEXT: Some scholars place this Psalm during the time of Nehemiah in the rebuilding of Jeru…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington February 25, 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd Peace in the Midst of . . . Psalm 122 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Lent/Easter 2024: Together . . . in Ascent Psalms 120-134 are known as the Psalms of Ascent. These psalms were read/sung b…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington February 18, 2024 LENT/EASTER 2024 Together . . . in Ascent February 14 – April 6, 2024 Preaching Voice: Shepherd Look Up! Psalm 121 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Lent/Easter 2024: Together . . . in Ascent Psalms 120-134 are known as the Psalms of Ascent. These psalms were read/sung by Israelites as the…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington February 11, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle Onward and Upward . . . Together! Ephesians 4:11-13 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Lent/Easter 2024: Together . . . in Ascent Theme for Winter 2024: Together . . . in Christ Jesus Apostles,…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington February 4, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle Caring and Feeding . . . Together! Ephesians 4:11-13 Apostle Prophet Evangelist Shepherd Teacher SHEPHERD: At its core, the shepherd is the vocation tasked with creating and maintaining healthy c…

Katy Reed Hodges First Baptist Arlington January 28, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle Raised With Christ . . . Together! Ephesians 2:1-10 “If this all sounds too morbid for modern Western Culture, we need only to reflect on the evil in our own society, our suicide rate, the enorm…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington January 21, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle Competent . . . Together! Ephesians 4:7-16 Jesus Christ was completely perfect in both Person and Work in His earthly ministry. Matthew 16:13-20 – Jesus Christ established His Church! COMMISSIONE…

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington January 14, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle One Body . . . Together! Ephesians 4:1-6 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Winter 2024: Together in Christ Jesus THE CALL – God calls us through His acts of grace, mercy, redemption, and love. …

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington January 7, 2024 WINTER 2024 Together . . . in Christ Jesus January 7 – February 13, 2024 Preaching Voice: Apostle Together in Christ! Ephesians 1:1-3 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Theme for Winter 2024: Together in Christ Jesus Biblical Context: Ephesians Devotional Guide: Together in Word Together in Deed Areas …

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington December 31, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? Winter 2023 - Incarnation: Why Does It Matter? December 3 - 31, 2023 The Profound Humility of the Incarnation Philippians 2:5-11 Theme FBCA 2024: Together Biblical Context: Ephesians Devotional Guide: Together in Word Together in Deed Sermon Texts: Torah, Narratives, Prophets…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington December 24, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? WINTER 2023 Incarnation: Why Does It Matter? December 3 - 31, 2023 The Word Became Flesh! John 1:14-18 Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. ADVENT CANDLE – LOVE: Today we have lit the Candle of Love. How appropriate to light this candle today. At the heart of the incarnation…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington December 17, 2023 2023 Why Does It Matter? Winter 2023 Incarnation: Why Does It Matter? December 3 - 31, 2023 The Eternal Son of God John 1:1-5 Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. ADVENT CANDLE – JOY: Today we have lit the Candle of Joy. Obviously, one of the central declarations of the Christmas story is, Joy to the W…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington December 10, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? Advent 2023 Incarnation: Why Does It Matter? December 3 - 31, 2023 The Hope of the Ages Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Today is the Second Sunday of Advent. ADVENT CANDLE – PREPARATION: Today we have lit the Candle of Preparation. We are reminded today that God prepared the world for the bi…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington December 3, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? Advent 2023 - Incarnation: Why Does It Matter? December 3 - 31, 2023 The Hope of Glory Colossians 1:15-27 ADVENT CANDLE – HOPE/PROMISE: We will have already lit the first candle of the Advent Season. It is the Candle of Hope. We begin the season in hope! Anticipation! Trusting…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington November 26, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - Religion: Why Does It Matter? November 4 – December 2, 2023 Sacred Shepherds – Sacred Sharers John 21:1-14 MISSIONS 2023: RELIGION: Why Does It Matter? CONTEXT: Religion continues to be a vital part of our reality. Religions are rooted in beliefs that lead to beha…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington November 19, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - Religion: Why Does It Matter? November 4 – December 2, 2023 Sacred Servants – Sacred Shepherds John 21:15-25 MISSIONS 2023: RELIGION: Why Does It Matter? Podcast: Tell Me More Sacred beliefs lead to sacred lives. Sacred lives lead to sacred servants. Sacred servan…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington November 12, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - Religion: Why Does It Matter? November 4 – December 2, 2023 Sacred Lives – Sacred Servants John 13:1-17 MISSIONS 2023: RELIGION: Why Does It Matter? Podcast: Tell Me More Sacred beliefs lead to sacred lives. CONTEXT: John provides historical, theological, and spir…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington November 5, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - Religion: Why Does It Matter? November 4 – December 2, 2023 Sacred Beliefs – Sacred Lives John 12:37-50 FALL 2023: Religion: Why Does It Matter? RELIGION: Beliefs, Behavior, Belonging What you believe . . . matters! What you believe about Jesus . . . really matters…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington October 29, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? First Baptist Arlington: We are Growing! Colossians 1:3-8 Psalm 1 Tree – Purpose, Transformation, Influence Angel Tree – South Carolina The Church is a purpose…

Ryan Chandler FBC Arlington October 22, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: Sharing the Gospel! Acts 4:32-35 A community of believers is a community of purposeful sharers. A community of believers seeks to share itself with others. You have something to sh…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington October 15, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: In Partnership with Others! Philippians 1:1-11 In the United States, we are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in the history of our country, as tens o…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington October 8, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: Serving Others! Acts 2:42-47 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together. The early chu…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington October 1, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: We Worship! Acts 2:42-47 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together. www.thesacramenta…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington September 24, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: We are Together! Acts 2:42-47 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together. Scripture…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington September 17, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 - The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: We are Changing! Acts 2:42-47 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Church is a purposeful community of gathered believers following The Jesus Way together. Psalm 1 T…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington September 10, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: We Believe! Acts 2:37-47 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Book of Acts – Luke’s account of the ministry of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, continued through t…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington September 3, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? FALL 2023 The Church: Why Does It Matter? September 3 – November 4, 2023 First Baptist Arlington: On Purpose! John 15:1-17 FALL 2023: THE CHURCH: Why Does It Matter? The Book of Acts – Luke’s account of the ministry of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, continued through th…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington August 27, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023 The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? August 6 – September 2, 2023 We Have Been Empowered and Sent! John 20:19-23 AUGUST 2023: The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? The Supernatural: The Holy Spirit of God at work in this world! FEAR – The followers of Jesus had eve…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington August 20, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023 The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? August 6 – September 2, 2023 The Holy Spirit: At Work in the World John 16:7-15 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023: The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? The Supernatural: The Holy Spirit of God at work in this worl…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington August 13, 2023 2023: Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023 The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? August 6 – September 2, 2023 The Holy Spirit: Our Advocate John 14:15-21, 25-27; 15:26 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023: The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? The Supernatural: The Holy Spirit of God at work in thi…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington August 6, 2023 2023 Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023 The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? August 6 – September 2, 2023 This World is Not All There Is! John 1:1-5 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023: Eternity: Why Does It Matter? AUGUST 2023: The Supernatural: Why Does It Matter? The Supernatural: The Holy Sp…

Luke Stehr July 30, 2023 Death Has Lost Its Sting 1 Corinthians 15:50-58Von First Baptist Arlington

Katy Reed-Hodges FBC Arlington July 23, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? June 1 – August 5, 2023 The Eternal Love of God Romans 8:31-39 NIV John 3:16 NIV “…when these trials are faced, and this God is known in the midst of them to be reliable, powerful and above all, loving – this is when one may expect to h…

Connor Torrealba July 16th 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? Living hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 Big Idea: Our living hope anchors in and activates us for eternity 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and…

Dr. Gary Stidham July 9, 2023 Eternal Life: Discover It! Declare It! John 4:1-42 NIV “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10 "The explosive growth in the was in reality accomplished by means of informal missionaries. That is, Christian laypeople, not trained preachers and evangelists. They shared within their circle of …

Curt Grice July 2, 2023 Summer Series… “Eternity: Why Does It Matter?” Jesus’ teaching is all based on the assumption of eternity. “From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.’” Matthew 4:17 Heaven has come to earth in the person and work of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus is our way to God and God’s way to us. We …

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 25, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? June 1 – August 5, 2023 For . . . So . . . Loved . . . Whoever . . . Eternal Life! John 3:16 www.fbca.org/john316 Tell Me More Podcast John 3:16 For God loved the Kosmos in such a way that he gave his only Son so everyone trusting in him …

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 18, 2023 Father’s Day 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? June 1 – August 5, 2023 A New Heaven and A New Earth Revelation 21:1-8 www.fbca.org/john316 Tell Me More Podcast Miss Watson . . . She went on and told me all about the good place. She said all a body would have to do there w…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 11, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? June 1 – August 5, 2023 The Righteousness of Judgment Revelation 20:11-15 www.fbca.org/john316 Tell Me More Podcast There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ's moral character, and that is that He believed in hell. I do not my…

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 4, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023 Eternity: Why Does It Matter? June 1 – August 5, 2023 Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? SUMMER 2023: Eternity: Why Does It Matter John 3:16 Signs www.fbca.org/john316 DUMBPHONE – a cell phone that does not…