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Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 12, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SUMMER 2022 Re-Create June 5 – August 6, 2022 I Can’t Get No Satisfaction! Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 FBC Arlington 2022: Re- . . . SUMMER 2022: Re-Create: A Study of Ecclesiastes Paradise Lost: Edenic echoes abound in creation, but the fallen nature of it all drowns them out with discordant tones of brokenness. Where do people search for meaning and satisfaction? Can anything in this world truly satisfy a human being? There is someone wiser than Solomon!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington June 5, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SUMMER 2022 Re-Create June 5 – August 6, 2022 Real Life in a Broken World Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 SUMMER 2022: Re-Create: A Study of Ecclesiastes Many want to reshape this book and our sermons from it to sound like Isaiah or Paul, to align with the language of systematic theology, to comb the hair and remember our manners while in the presence of good company. But Ecclesiastes will not allow it. Bend it to your comfort zone, and you will miss what this God-inspired text reveals about him. There is more to God than what Isaiah and Paul alone can show you. -Zack Eswine Paradise Lost: Edenic echoes abound in creation, but the fallen nature of it all drowns them out with discordant tones of brokenness. The cyclical nature of creation points a deeper meaninglessness. Human accomplishments seem so meaningless in the grand scheme of things. There is nothing new “under the sun.” There is someone wiser than Solomon!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 29, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 Re-Newed in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 FBC Arlington 2022: Re- . . . Winter: Re-Flect Easter: Re-Deem Spring: Re-Concile Summer: Re-Create August: Re-Joice Fall: Re-Dedicate Missions: Re-Claim Advent: Re-Member RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged”, and accounts were “reconciled.” Re-Newed in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 SUCCESS: How do we recognize it? The surrounding culture of Corinth celebrated wealth, pleasure, and assertiveness. Sports, entertainment, and captivating speakers were favorite pastimes. Social status and rugged individualism were a source of great pride. Material possessions and personal achievements determined an individual's place in society. Perhaps things haven't changed so much over the past 2,000 years. -Curt Grice SPIRITUALITY: How do we experience it? SUFFERING: How do we explain it? STRENGTH: How do we measure it?

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 22, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 Re-Oriented Through Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged”, and accounts were “reconciled.” Jesus speaks clearly about the importance of reconciliation in Matthew 5:23-24, “If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” -Katy Reed-Hodges CONTEXT: Paul collected a special offering from the Gentile churches for the impoverished members of the mother church in Jerusalem. CHALLENGE: We all face the temptation of selfishness and stinginess! A selfish man is never rich. His day is as long as his neighbour’s, yet he has no leisure except for his own amusements, no sympathy or concern beyond his own perplexities, no strength but to fight his own battles, and no money except for his own need; what haunts his mind at every turn is the dread of having too little for himself. -W.M. MacGregor, Jesus Christ Son of God CORRECTIVE: Consider God ----- Who is so rich and so generous! CONFORMING WORK OF CHRIST: The goal is not giving (in and of itself) – the goal is grace, growth, and generosity! A key point in this matter of generosity is described in chapter 8. "Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have. Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have." Paul literally says, "let your doing complete your willingness based on what you have." It's important that all gifts be given joyfully, not grudgingly. That's why he refers to it as "the grace of giving." -Curt Grice

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 15, 2022 High School Grad Sunday 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 Re-Conciled! 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged”, and accounts were “reconciled.” Mankind has long wondered about the grand questions of our existence. Where did we come from? Why are we here? How will this all end? Of course, the Bible offers a clear answer for anyone who will bother to read it. Another set of questions has to do with what went wrong and how can it be fixed? 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 provides a wonderful response to that. -Curt Grice Re-Conciled! 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 REDEMPTION: God is the One Who is redeeming humanity and restoring creation! RECONCILIATION: We can be reconciled to God only through Jesus Christ, His Son, and our Savior! RECONCILERS: We have been sanctioned by God to be engaged in the ministry of reconciliation. The message of reconciliation is ours to share, and the reality of reconciliation is ours to practice. As mentioned before, reconciliation is not typically something we strive for in Western culture. Certainly, it ought to be stated that sometimes it is appropriate to leave a relationship. Some relationships are so unhealthy and toxic that no one ought to return to the abuse or endangerment. Overall, though, our culture has blessed the quick and painless elimination of any relationship that is fractured. We are encouraged to leave a friendship rather than to circle back and make amends. We feel blessed to walk away from any association that is more difficult than we initially imagined. Divorce is still far too common. -Katy Reed-Hodges

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 8, 2022 Mother’s Day 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 Re-Directed by Faith 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged”, and accounts were “reconciled.” Biblical reconciliation starts with the divine initiative of God to reconcile the whole world back to himself. God chose to do this through Jesus’ sacrificial, reconciling death on the cross. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, our account with God is settled back to its proper balance, not by our work and merit, but by the grace and love of God in Christ. -Katy Reed-Hodges OUR FUTURE: To be at home with the Lord! OUR PRESENT: To be at home in this world. How do we live in this world? BY FAITH! OUR FUTURE: To give an account of how we lived in this world! Paul warns each person to be careful how they build their house. We all have a wide variety of materials to choose from. It's up to us to select the right ones. -Curt Grice

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington May 1, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 God’s Glory Re-Stored 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged” and accounts were “reconciled.” In broad cultural terms, the average American doesn’t seem to spend much time or effort striving for reconciliation in their own life. If you investigate more deeply, however, you'll find reconciliation to be a thoroughly biblical, and thoroughly necessary endeavor which deserves deep consideration in every Christian’s life. -Katy Reed-Hodges We were created to live in an intimate relationship with Almighty God, enjoying his presence and reflecting his glory. -Curt Grice INNAUGUARATED ESCHATOLOGY: The Age to Come has intersected This Present Age. We are now the New Covenant People of God! God’s glory is a manifestation of His essence (Exodus 33-34). We are God’s people, uniquely designed to reflect His glory (Isaiah 43:7). Sin prohibits us from fulfilling as destiny as God’s people (Romans 3:23). Jesus perfectly bore the image of God and reflected the Glory of God in His life on earth (John 1:14; Hebrews 1:1-3). God’s glory can be Re-Stored in us and we can live into our destiny as His people on earth (2 Corinthians 3:7-18). Glorifying God by Following The Jesus Way!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington April 24, 2022 2022 Re- . . . SPRING 2022 Re-Concile April 18 – June 4, 2022 Re-Plenished by God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 SPRING 2022: Re-Concile Re-Plenished by God’s Comfort God’s Glory Re-Stored Re-Directed by Faith Re-Conciled! Re-Oriented Through Generosity Re-Newed in Weakness RE-CONCILE: In the New Testament, the Greek word underneath the family of English words associated with reconciliation is taken from the accounting industry where coins were “exchanged” and accounts were “reconciled.” The COVID isolation has left many relationships distant and damaged. More than ever, people are banding together by ideological belief and deeply dividing themselves from those who think differently. By and large, we are a divided people! If we're not careful, we can begin to think this is right or inevitable. We can live mirroring the culture around us and miss the richness of living in God’s restorative shalom. -Katy Reed-Hodges Biblical Text: 2 Corinthians God sent a humble, suffering Pharisee with a story about a crucified Messiah into a proud, pleasure-seeking, hero-worshipping, sports-loving, status-oriented, pagan community. It's not a question of "What could possibly go wrong?" It's more a matter of "How could it possibly go right?" -Curt Grice Re-Plenished by God’s Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Christian suffering often is the result of faithful living. Only God provides true and deep comfort in the face of affliction. Affliction can lead to a strengthening of our faith rather than diminishing our trust in God. When we are re-plenished by God’s comfort, we can then be used by God to bring comfort to others.

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington Easter Sunday, 2022 2022 Re- . . . EASTER 2022 Re-Deem March 2 – April 17, 2022 Re-United Romans 8:1-4 FBC Arlington 2022: Re- . . . Winter 2022: Re-Flect Easter 2022: Re-Deem Spring 2022: Re-Concile Summer 2022: Re-Create August 2022: Re-Joice Fall 2022: Re-Dedicate Missions 2022: Re-Claim Advent 2022: Re-Member Re-United Romans 8:31-39 EASTER: Why Does It Matter? EASTER: What Does It Mean Now? There is no condemnation! There is no separation!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington April 10, 2022 Re- . . . EASTER 2022 Re-Deem March 2 – April 17, 2022 Al Things Romans 8:26-30 Evangelistic Sensitivity Presence of God: Good's Spirit is engaged in our daily lives in practical and meaningful ways. Purpose of God: God can work in the midst of all things! Providence: God is at work within us -- shaping us, conforming us to the image of His Son!

Dennis R Wiles FBC Arlington March 27, 2022 2022 Re- . . . EASTER 2022 Re-Deem March 2 – April 17, 2022 God’s Children Romans 8:14-17 Spirit-led! Slaves no more! Sons and Daughters of God! Secure in Jesus! Set for eternity! Sharing in His glory!