Dennis R. Wiles  

First Baptist Arlington 

November 16, 2025 

Flourishing Together 

First Baptist Arlington 

2025 – 2030 

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (Gospel Guide: Matthew) 

ENGAGEMENT 2025: Call to the Wild 

November 2 – 29, 2025 

As you go, proclaim this message: “The kingdom of heaven has come near.” 

Matthew 10:7 

The Engaged Church 

Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 

CHURCH: This is the new global community of God’s people. The Church is the new Temple of God – God is present with His people! As members of the Church, we have been commissioned to the task of making disciples of all nations and filling the earth with His glory! 

GREAT PLAN OF REDEMPTION: God is going to accomplish His mission through the Great Plan of Redemption in this world. His purposes will be accomplished! His plan includes the Church! 

PRINCIPLE: When God’s ability intersects with our availability, great things happen! 

Insights/Images/Characteristics of an Engaged Church-- The Church at Antioch 

• Focus on the Gospel of Jesus 
• Presence of the Lord’s hand 
• Acknowledgment of the diversity of the community 
• Grace of God 
• Gladness of God 
• Relational 
• Growth in numbers 
• Receptive to newcomers 
• Responsive to teaching 
• Making disciples 
• Generous 
• Diverse in leadership 
• Sensitive to the Spirit’s leading 
• Adventuresome – respond in faith without knowing everything 

POWER: In order for us to experience the miraculous power of God, we have to answer the call He places on us. The Church at Antioch answered the call! 

POTENTIAL: Since 1871, First Baptist Arlington has been seeking to answer the call of God. Making ourselves available, seeking His guidance, remaining faithful to The Jesus Way, and responding in faith to His call – all of this fosters seasons of potential in the life of our church!