Dennis R. Wiles

First Baptist Arlington

October 25, 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

FALL 2026: Gone Fishing!

September 6 – October 31, 2026

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

-Jesus (Matthew 4:19)

Spiritually Strategic

Acts 16:6-10

Theme for Fall 2026: Gone Fishing!

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

-Jesus (Matthew 4:19)

TECHNIQUE:

S – See lost people!

H – Heart for lost people

A – Ask God to bring people before you

R – Ready!

E – Evangelize!

Ready, Available, Obedient, Courageous

CONTEXT: Paul, Silas, and Timothy are serving together on Paul’s Second Missionary Journey. Luke will join the missionary team in Troas.

SIGNIFICANCE: Paul’s team will take the Gospel to Europe for the first time. He will establish churches in Philippi and Thessalonica (Macedonia), preach the Gospel in Athens (Greece), and establish a church in Corinth (Achaia).

KEY INSIGHT: Luke records Paul’s dependence on the leadership of the Holy Spirit in the implementation of his missiological strategy.

APPLICATION: The Church is a spiritual organism. We are dependent on the guidance of the Holy Spirit both personally and corporately as a church body!

PRAYER

Father, teach me to be sensitive to your Holy Spirit at work in me. Amen.

Gary Stidham
Director of Training, Texas BSM

October 18, 2026

Sharing The Good News!
Romans 1:16-17

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” - Romans 1:16-17

1. Posture towards the Gospel: Not Ashamed
2. Power of the Gospel: Salvation to Anyone
3. Particulars of the Gospel: A Message about Jesus
4. Personal Response to the Gospel: Repent and Believe

Our Response
- Have you truly believed?
- Will you courageously share?

Dennis R. Wiles

First Baptist Arlington

October 11, 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

FALL 2026: Gone Fishing!

September 6 – October 31, 2026

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

-Jesus (Matthew 4:19)

Divine Appointments

Acts 8:26-40

Theme for Fall 2026: Gone Fishing!

SETTING: After persecution arose towards believers in Jerusalem, they began to take the message of Jesus throughout Judea and beyond. Luke provides accounts of both mass evangelism and personal evangelism.

READY – Be ready to be used by God in His service.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect . . .

-1 Peter 3:15

AVAILABLE – God uses people who make themselves available to Him.

OBEDIENT – God is at work in His world, and He invites us to join Him in what He is doing.

My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.

-Jesus (John 5:17)

COURAGEOUS – Sharing the Gospel takes courage – but you can do it!

Prayer:

Father, help me to be sensitive to your leadership in my everyday life. Amen.