Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

March 30, 2025 

Flourishing Together 

First Baptist Arlington 

2025 – 2030 

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

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

LENTEN EASTER 2025: The Real Story 

Gospel of Matthew 

March 5 (Ash Wednesday) – April 26, 2025 

Transformed for Life in the Kingdom 

Matthew 13:1-9 

Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season: The Real Story 

FLOURISHING – Living life as God intended! 

Jesus Christ desires to absolutely, completely, and holistically redeem every part of you, transform you by the power of the Holy Spirit at work within you and through His redeemed community, to conform you to His image. 

PARABLES – The word means, “a casting alongside.” In the parables of Jesus, a relatable story is “cast alongside” a spiritual truth. 

PROCLAMATION – The message of the Kingdom of God is to be proclaimed (broadcasted like seed) so that people have the opportunity to hear the Good News! 

PREPARATION – The soil that is prepared to hear the Good News will be the most receptive and will bear the most fruit. 

POWER – Never underestimate the power of the Gospel! It is Good News! We can be completely transformed by its power at work within us!