Dennis R. Wiles
First Baptist Arlington
November 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 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
ENGAGEMENT 2026: I Am Sending You (All)!
November 1, 2026 – November 28, 2026
As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.
-Jesus (John 20:21)
Some of Them!
Acts 11:19-30
Theme for Engagement 2026: I Am Sending You (All)!
As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.
-Jesus (John 20:21)
SERMON: Some of Them!
Text: Acts 11:19-30
CONTEXT
In Acts 11, the Church was still in its infancy. Around AD 40 or so, “some of them” – Christians who had been scattered by persecution – traveled to Antioch and shared the good news about the Lord Jesus in Antioch.
PHOTO: Church of St. Peter in Antioch
ENGAGEMENT AT FIRST BAPTIST ARLINGTON
At First Baptist Arlington, we are following The Jesus Way together. We are saved by grace, shepherded in community, and shaped to become more like Jesus. Therefore, we are sent to love our neighbors, share the good news and make disciples.
LIVE SENT
- Serve – Move toward people
- Send – Go and multiply
- Support – Strengthen the work
Every person. Every generation. Every season.
GOAL
To see Jesus reflected, shared, proclaimed in every arena possible as our church responds personally to the Great Commission. For “all of us” to be “some of them!”
PRAYER:
Father, strengthen my calling to The Great Commission. Amen.