Dennis R. Wiles

First Baptist Arlington

May 3, 2026

2026: Flourishing Together:

Transformed on The Jesus Way

Gospel Guide: John

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

-Romans 12:1-2

EASTERTIDE 2026: Shaped by The Spirit

April 12, 2026 – May 30, 2026

The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

-Jesus (John 14:25)

Filled with The Spirit!

Ephesians 5:15-21

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

WATCH YOUR STEP!

MIND YOUR WINE!

BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT!

To ask us to be filled with the Spirit does not point to repeated charismatic experiences, as some claim. It is to ask us to focus our attention on Christ and his presence in us, to open ourselves to the continual transforming work of the Spirit so that the presence of Christ empowers and shapes our lives. The Spirit is to be the dominating influence for all Christians.

-Klyne Snodgrass, NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians

The indwelling Spirit . . . enlightens the intellect so that there is an ever-deepening insight into spiritual truth. He purifies the emotions and affections and fixes them on Christ, for his ministry is always Christo-centric. He reinforces the will, weakened by sinful indulgence, and imparts power to do the will of God.

-J. Oswald Sanders, The Holy Spirit and His Gifts

God can accomplish within us what we are unable to accomplish on our own!

Spirit-Filled Produce: Communication, Worship, Gratitude, Submission

Bearing Life-Fruit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control