First Baptist Arlington Sermons

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 every reason to be sequestered and afraid....

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 world!     The Gospel of...

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 this world!     The rea...

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 Spirit of God at work in this world!  T...

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

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 hear the shout of genuine Christian joy.”...

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 into an inheritance that can never peris...

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 influence and turned the world upside do...

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 are followers of The Jesus Way.     Wha...

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 may not be destroyed bout have Era Life. -Scot McK...

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 was go around all d...

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 myself feel that any person who is really...

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 include advanced softwa...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 28, 2023 Mission Commissioning 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 The Family Will Survive! Genesis 1:26-38 DESIGN: The family is in God’s original design for humanity. DEPENDENCE: We need the family! DEDICATION: Accept your responsibility to strengthen the family!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 21, 2023 High School Grad Recognition 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 Friends and Framilies! John 1:12-13 The church is a spiritual family. Christian community develops around our common commitments. Deep friendships can evolve into relationships that are familial --- thus, framilies!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 Stress Doesn’t Have to Fracture Families Philippians 4:4-7 How does your family handle stress? What are 3 important factors in handling stress? 1. The event(s) itself (themselves) 2. The resources or strengths the family possesses 3. The family’s percept...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 7, 2023 College Graduate Recognition 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 - Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 Family Life: Anger Management Ephesians 4:25-32 The family is home to love, acceptance, commitment, and blessing. The epidemic of domestic violence in our nation is deeply disturbing. Is “let it go?” the best advice for managing conflict...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington April 30, 2023 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023: Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 Parents: You Must . . . Parent! Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Parenting is . . . well . . . rewarding, challenging, fulfilling, depleting, fun, hard, hopeful, disappointing . . . but necessary! The “Shema” expresses the core of Israel’s faith. Calling all Israelites...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington April 23, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 I Do! . . . We Do! Ephesians 5:31-33 REALITY: We move from a wedding to a marriage! THEOLOGY: As Christians, our view of marriage is theologically grounded: • Lordship of Christ • Biblical Authority • Covenantal Context PRACTICAL: As Christians, our practices are g...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington April 16, 2023 2023: Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023 Family: Why Does It Matter? April 16 – May 31, 2023 The Family is God’s Idea! Genesis 2:18-25 Theme for 2023: Why Does It Matter? SPRING 2023: Family: Why Does It Matter? God designed human beings to be birthed and reared in a family. The landscape of the American family has changed dramatically in a generation. Deep...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington Easter Sunday, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? EASTER 2023 Your Story: Why Does It Matter? February 22 – April 15, 2023 He is Risen! John 20 EASTER: Why Does It Matter? Jesus Christ is the most important Person to live on earth! The death of Jesus Christ is the most important death in history! The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead has changed everything ! Beli...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington Palm Sunday, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? EASTER 2023 Your Story: Why Does It Matter? February 22 – April 15, 2023 What Can You Give? John 12:1-11 DINNER IN BETHANY: -Devotion and Deceit -Dead Man Walking -Devotees and Antagonists PALM SUNDAY/GOOD FRIDAY GENEROSITY -Our generosity is contextualized by God’s unmatched generosity! -Generosity is one sign of spiritual...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington March 19, 2023 2023 - Why Does It Matter? EASTER 2023 Your Story: Why Does It Matter? February 22 – April 15, 2023 The Great Provider John 6:1-15 SETTING: This miracle is couched in Messianic imagery as John continues to paint a Messianic portrait of Jesus. SITUATION: The need was greater than the apparent resources. SIGN: The miraculous provision of Jesus was more evi...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington March 19, 2023 2023 Why Does It Matter? EASTER 2023 Your Story: Why Does It Matter? February 22 – April 15, 2023 The Great Physician John 5:1-15 CONTEXT: Jesus was accused of many things by the Jewish leaders of His day. John paints a portrait of the “Messiah on Trial” throughout his Gospel. Human suffering is a sign of the brokenness of creation and a reminder of the...

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington March 12, 2023 2023 Why Does It Matter? EASTER 2023 Your Story: Why Does It Matter? February 22 – April 15, 2023 Your Past is . . . Past! John 4:1-42 mystory@fbca.org Tell Me More Podcast The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman is rich with Messianic imagery and Messianic revelation. Good Riddance! Don’t spend your life imprisoned by your past! Jesus wants...