First Baptist Church Arlington Sermons

Ashley and Luke talk about practical ways to live out incarnational ministry.

Luke and Ashley have a conversation about the significance of the incarnation, and why it matters to missions.Second - Ashley and Luke take about how to practice incarnational mission.

Luke interviews Ashley about her experiences as a cross-cultural worker, and she lets us know what she wishes she knew before she went, and what churches can do to support cross-cultural workers.

Ashley and Luke explore issues surrounding the diaspora, how God is moving around the world, and how we can engage in the work of witness here and now.

The final missional habit Ashley and Luke discuss is "Sent," in which we reflect on what God is up to in our lives as we live missionally. 

Luke and Ashley unpack the missional habits of practicing listening prayer, and how a practice of learning to listen for God's leading propels into an intentional way of living. They discuss the importance of learning more about Jesus.

Dennis R WilesFBC ArlingtonSeptember 25, 20222022 Re- . . .FALL 2022 Re-DedicateSeptember 4 – November 5, 2022Re-Dedicate: The Sacramental Life1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1What in the world was going on in Corinth?Idolatry was at the heart of Paul's concern.The Presenting Issues1. Could Christians attend festivals at pagan temples and eat the food sacrificed to pagan gods?2. Could Christians eat meat sold at Corinthian markets?3. How should Christians respond to dinner invitations from pagans? Could they eat the meat served in the homes of pagans?What was at stake?SUMMARY: Here is the challenge presented in 1 Corinthians and the same one we face today:How do we live holy and sacred lives in the midst of unholy societies? More pointedly, how do we live the Sacramental Life and still participate in the broader society as authentic witnesses for Christ?SUGGESTIONS1. We must be mature in our faith.2. We are called to be salt and light.3. We must be thoughtful, authentic, Spirit-led, and creative as we engage a non-Christian society as Christians

Luke and Ashley talk about the missional habits of blessing and eating. They discuss the 'why' behind these habits, and give some practical tips on practicing blessing and eating missionally!

1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Ashley from Cross-Cultural Ministries and Luke from Community Engagement have a conversation about evangelism and sharing the good news with others, and they introduce missional habits!

Re-Dedicate: Our Message Matters!1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Philippians 3:7-14

Philippians 2:1-11

Philippians 1:3-6

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Ecclesiastes 10:16-17

Hebrews 12:1-3

John 1:14-18

1 Peter 2:4-10

John 1:1-5

Acts 4:12

Luke 2:1-7

Acts 1:8

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

1 Timothy 3:1-13

Acts 10:34-35

Genesis 1:26-31

Acts 2:42-47

Dr. Wiles is back from his study break, and he kicks us off on a new Series Called A Faith Filled Church (Acts 2:1-12)

Guest Speaker Gary Stidham challenges us through the text of Psalm 102:25-28

Ecclesiastes 7:13-14

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Ecclesiastes 2:17-26; 3:22

Ecclesiastes 2:12-16

Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

2 Corinthians 5:11-21

2 Corinthians 5:6-10