First Baptist Arlington Sermons

Brad Echols Summer 2026: Making a Difference July 5, 2026 Goodness: Barnabas Acts 9:26-27 What is GOOD ?   Competence – good at math Strength – good eyesight   Behavior – good child Soundness – a good reason   Worthiness – good old George Attractiveness – has good looks     Genesis 1:31    Tov (טוֹב)  perfectly functional, beautifully working, beneficial    FLOURISHING -   Character and Virtue   “...

Luke Stehr Fruit of the Spirit Kindness: Philemon  June 28, 2026 Kindness – χρηστότης – chrēstotēs – spiritual usefulness to the other  Titus 3:4-7 Romans 2:4 Matthew 8:5-13  Kindness is both a wrecking ball to the world’s fallen relational patterns of power abuse and alienation, and is also a healing balm that leads to restored identities and transformed relationships in the way of Jesus.  Paul P...

Connor Torrealba Summer 2026: Making a Difference June 21, 2026 Patience: Abraham Genesis 15:1-6 Big idea: Patience is enduring strength rooted in a future hope   3 Questions How does God give us patience in our circumstances? How does God give us patience in our relationships? How do we live this out in regular life? Genesis 15:1-6, NIV   That’s great for Abram, but what about us? God is good God...

Katy Reed-Hodges June 14, 2026 Peace:Abigail 1 Samuel 25 Abigail the peacemaker Jesus as the ultimate peacemaker “The webbing together of God, humans, and all creation in justice, fulfillment, and delight is what the Hebrew prophets called shalom. We call it peace, but it means far more than mere peace of mind or a cease-fire between enemies. In the Bible, shalom means universal flourishing, whole...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   June 7, 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 o...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   May 31, 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 o...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   May 24, 2026   Pentecost Sunday     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 transforme...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   May 17, 2026   High School Graduate Sunday     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...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   May10, 2026   Mother’s Day     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...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   May10, 2026   Mother’s Day     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...

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...

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 i...

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...

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...

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 renewi...

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...

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 o...

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 o...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   March 1, 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...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   March 1, 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...

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   February 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 renewin...

Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington February 15, 2026 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way Romans 12:1-2 (Gospel Guide: John) WINTER 2026: Designed to Flourish January 1 – February 17, 2026 Psalm 92:12-15 Faithful Witness John 1:19-28 Theme for 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season 2026: The Good Shepherd INTENTIONAL DIS...

Dennis R. Wiles  First Baptist Arlington  February 8, 2026    2026: Flourishing Together:  Transformed on The Jesus Way   Romans 12:1-2 (Gospel Guide: John)    WINTER 2026: Designed to Flourish   January 1 – February 17, 2026  Psalm 92:12-15    Worship God!   Isaiah 6:1-8  Worship is the submission of all our nature to God. It is the quickening of conscience by his holiness; the nourishment of min...

Katy Reed-Hodges February 2, 2026 True Confession Psalm 51 True Confession Re-Creation God's Hessed Love “To confess your sins to God is not to tell God anything God doesn't already know. Until you confess them, however, they are the abyss between you. When you confess them, they become the Golden Gate Bridge.”   -  Frederick Buechner

Dennis R. Wiles   First Baptist Arlington   January 25, 2026     2026: Flourishing Together:   Transformed on The Jesus Way   Romans 12:1-2 (Gospel Guide: John)     WINTER 2026: Designed to Flourish   January 1 – February 17, 2026   Psalm 92:12-15     Pathway to Purpose   Exodus 3-4     Theme for 2026: Flourishing Together: Transformed on The Jesus Way     Theme for Winter 2026:  Designed to Flour...