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  • Filled with The Spirit! - May 3, 2026

    Filled with The Spirit! - May 3, 2026
    2026/05/04

    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

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  • Formed for Flourishing - April 26, 2026

    Formed for Flourishing - April 26, 2026
    2026/04/27

    Curt Grice
    Associate Pastor
    April 26, 2026

    multi-year journey:

    Flourishing Together

    2026 (intentional discipleship):

    Transformed on The Jesus Way

    today:

    Formed for Flourishing

    today’s takeaway:

    Think about what you think about!


    Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

    Romans 12:1-2

    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.

    • Receive God’s mercy
    • Offer yourself to God as a living sacrifice
    • Refuse to conform to the world
    • Choose to be transformed by the renewing of your mind
    • Know and do God’s will
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  • The New Temple - April 19, 2026

    The New Temple - April 19, 2026
    2026/04/20
    Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington April 19, 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) The New Temple 1 Peter 2:4-10 Theme for 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way Theme for Eastertide 2026: Shaped by The Spirit www.fbca.org/biblereadings A Disciple: A person being formed by Jesus as they follow Him in accomplishing His mission. SALVATION HISTORY: Creation, Fall, Judgment, Call of Abram, Covenantal People of God, Revelation of God, Redemption, Missional Call, Revelation of God, Messianic Prophecy, Eschatological Hope, Messianic Fulfillment, Kingdom of God, Inaugurated Eschatology, Pentecost, Gifts of the Spirit, Missional Call, Consummation! THE SECOND TEMPLE – The Second Temple was built by the Jews who returned from the Babylonian Exile. The project was overseen by Zerubbabel. The dedication of the new temple is recorded in Ezra 6. JESUS AND THE TEMPLE The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. -John 1:14 I tell you that something greater than the temple is here. -Jesus (Matthew 12:6) As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” replied Jesus. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” -Mark 13:1-2 Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days. -Jesus (John 2:19) A NEW ERA, A NEW TEMPLE “Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews.Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” -John 4:20-24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. -Acts 17:24 For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” -2 Corinthians 6:16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple. -1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. -Ephesians 2:19-22 THE CHURCH: The Church is the New Temple of God, comprised of living stones built upon the foundation of Jesus Himself, our Chief Cornerstone. We are to live holy lives that reflect the presence of God’s Spirit within us and among us. We declare His praises to a dark and needy world!
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  • Pentecostal People - April 12, 2026

    Pentecostal People - April 12, 2026
    2026/04/13

    Dennis R. Wiles

    First Baptist Arlington

    April 12, 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)

    Pentecostal People

    Acts 2:42-47

    Theme for 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way

    Theme for Eastertide 2026: Shaped by The Spirit

    Eastertide is the liturgical season that begins on Easter and culminates on Pentecost Sunday. Originally, it seems that Eastertide was a 40-day commemoration that focused on the 40 days in Jesus’ life between Easter Sunday and the Ascension. Over time, in the Western Church, the period was extended to 50 days to include Pentecost Sunday.

    www.fbca.org/biblereadings

    Flourishing Together

    Following The Jesus Way

    Knowing God Experiencing God Serving God

    Saved Shepherded Sent

    Shaped

    A Disciple: A person being formed by Jesus as they follow Him in accomplishing His mission.


    SALVATION HISTORY: Creation, Fall, Judgment, Call of Abram, Covenantal People of God, Revelation of God, Redemption, Missional Call, Revelation of God, Messianic Prophecy, Eschatological Hope, Messianic Fulfillment, Kingdom of God, Inaugurated Eschatology, Pentecost, Gifts of the Spirit, Missional Call, Consummation!

    THE HOLY SPIRIT: We believe the HOLY SPIRIT IS THE SPIRIT OF GOD! He convicts people of sin and draws them to Jesus. He indwells the life of each believer. He guides us into truth and seals us for eternity. He gifts each follower of Jesus to be useful in God’s hands in service to the church and world. He empowers the people of God to face the rigors of life on earth.

    (John 14:5-15; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 12:1-11; Ephesians 1:13-14)

    Without the Holy Spirit, Christian discipleship would be inconceivable, even impossible. There can be no life without the life-giver, no understanding without the Spirit of truth, no fellowship without the unity of the Spirit, no Christlikeness of character apart from his fruit, and no effective witness without his power. As a body without breath is a corpse, so the church without the Spirit is dead.

    -John Stott


    REDEMPTION: Pentecost is a vital part of God’s saving activity through Jesus Christ.

    PRESENCE AND POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: Pentecost marks the gift of the Holy Spirit to the New Covenantal People of God (The Church). God’s people are now enabled to accomplish His Mission in His world.

    We are Pentecostal People!
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  • He Lives! - April 5, 2026

    He Lives! - April 5, 2026
    2026/04/06
    Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington Easter Sunday 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 LENTEN/EASTER 2026: The Good Shepherd Ash Wednesday (February 18) – Easter Sunday (April 5), 2026 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. -Jesus (John 10:11) He Lives! John 20:1-10 Theme for 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way Theme for Eastertide 2026: Shaped by The Spirit Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season 2026: The Good Shepherd Psalm 23The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. THE LAMB OF GOD: In a moment of prophetic clarity beyond his own full understanding, John the Baptist boldly said of Jesus, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29) Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” He did not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one. -John 11:49-52 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. -Isaiah 53:4-7 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. -Romans 5:8 THE LAMB OF GOD TODAY! Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. -Revelation 5:6 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” -Revelation 5:11-13 After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” -Revelation 7:9-10 WHAT HAPPENED? EASTER SUNDAY! The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ signals the fact that the Age to Come has been victoriously inaugurated on earth. Although sin still defiles, it has been defeated. Although death remains, it no longer reigns. He lives!
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  • Designed to Flourish! - March 29, 2026

    Designed to Flourish! - March 29, 2026
    2026/03/30

    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

    LENTEN/EASTER 2026: The Good Shepherd
    Ash Wednesday (February 18) – Easter Sunday (April 5), 2026

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
    -Jesus (John 10:11)

    Designed to Flourish!
    John 15:1-17

    Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season 2026: The Good Shepherd

    Psalm 23
    The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
    He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
    thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
    and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

    THEOLOGY: This section of John is rich in theological truth and imagery. Jesus used the familiar imagery of the vine/vineyard to convey the profound theological truth that He is now The True Vine and His Father is the Divine Gardener!

    OLD TESTAMENT CONTEXT: For background on this prophetic claim from Jesus – refer to passages like: Psalm 80:8-16; Isaiah 5:1-7; 27:2-6; Jeremiah 2:21; Ezekiel 15; 19:10-14; Hosea 10:1.

    INAUGURATED ESCHATOLOGY: Jesus established The Age to Come on earth. In this new era, people no longer are called to join Israel in its privileged position ------ but all people are invited to join the new Messianic Community created by Jesus Himself!

    PERSONAL: This text is rich in personal application for all followers of Jesus.

    What does it mean to be truly human?

    Our deepest human needs regarding attachment are met in our life with Jesus!

    How can we answer the fundamental desire to be productive?

    In our life with Jesus, we can discover the beauty of a fruitful life.

    Jesus offers us the only path to fulfill God’s original design for us.

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  • The Jesus Way! - March 22, 2026

    The Jesus Way! - March 22, 2026
    2026/03/23

    Dennis R. Wiles

    First Baptist Arlington

    March 22, 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

    LENTEN/EASTER 2026: The Good Shepherd

    Ash Wednesday (February 18) – Easter Sunday (April 5), 2026

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

    -Jesus (John 10:11)

    The Jesus Way!

    John 14:1-14

    Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season 2026: The Good Shepherd

    Psalm 23

    The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

    He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.


    FOCUS: Disciples of Jesus live a lifetime of focusing on . . . Jesus!

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

    -Hebrews 12:1-2


    FAITH: Disciples of Jesus live a lifetime of faith!

    For we live by faith, not by sight.

    -2 Corinthians 5:7

    FOLLOWING: Disciples of Jesus live a lifetime of following Jesus.


    FUTURE: Disciples of Jesus life a lifetime with hope because of our future.

    After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.

    They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”

    -Acts 1:9-11

    FLOURISHING: God’s desire for Disciples of Jesus is for us to . . . flourish!

    Glorifying God by Following The Jesus Way!
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  • Sheep With a Shepherd - March 15, 2026

    Sheep With a Shepherd - March 15, 2026
    2026/03/16

    Dennis R. Wiles

    First Baptist Arlington

    March 15, 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

    LENTEN/EASTER 2026: The Good Shepherd

    Ash Wednesday (February 18) – Easter Sunday (April 5), 2026

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

    -Jesus (John 10:11)

    Sheep With a Shepherd

    John 10:1-18

    Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season 2026: The Good Shepherd

    Psalm 23 (We will read this text together as a congregation)

    The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

    He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

    Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

    Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

    CONTEXT: The events of John 10 are connected to both the Feast of Tabernacles and the Feast of Dedication (3 months later) in Jerusalem. The healing of the blind man (John 9) and the response of Israel’s leaders are in the minds of the original hearers of Jesus’ teachings (John 10:21).

    CRITIQUE: The Biblical context for the teachings of Jesus seem to be found in passages like:

    Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, his right eye totally blinded.

    -Zechariah 11:17

    Woe to you shepherds of Israel who only take care of yourselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but do not take care of the flock . . . I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them and be their shepherd.

    -Ezekiel 34:2-3. 23


    CLAIM: Jesus declares boldly, “I am the Good Shepherd!”

    COMPETENT: Jesus is a competent Shepherd!

    He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.

    -Psalm 78:70-72


    COMPASSION: Jesus is a compassionate Shepherd!

    -He knows us!

    -He has died for us!

    CENTER: He is at the very center of God’s redemptive activity in all of creation!

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