Fellowship Baptist Church
Episodes
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Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Kings 19:1-19 (I Kings 19:1-19; Psalms 6:6; Jeremiah 20:18)
All of us have bad days, this is simply part of life. But let's talk about how life feels when the bad days don't go away. We will face seasons in our life where we feel as if things will not get better. Depression is real! It is an overwhelming feeling of defeat that doesn't just go away. It is important that we know that there is hope!
The Bible not only gives us examples of good people that faced times of depression, it also gives us the truths of how they experienced change and victory. Please know that even when we don't feel like it, there is hope!
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH
"Dealing with depression"
How to deal with depression:
1. Don't deal with it alone!
2. Know that God cares!
3. Listen to the whispers of God!
— God whispers truth
— God whispers hope
— God whispers purpose
Mental Health Resources
Illustration #1: Christine's Story (Pastor Tony Liuzzo and sister, Christine Atwood)
Illustration #2: Christine Atwood with family
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH — God's Battle Plan for Anxiety
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Philippians 4:6-8 (Proverbs 4:23; 23:7; Romans 8:31; 12:2; Philippians 4:6-8; John 8:32; 13:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:7-8; Psalms 27:13-14; 118:29; 143:5 & 8)
Anxiety can consume and tear us apart. The Bible is clear that anxiety is not part of God’s plan for our lives. The good news is that God has given us a battle plan for anxiety. We can experience victory!
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH
"God's battle plan for anxiety"
1. Tell God every anxious thought.
2. Ask God for help.
3. Thank God for the good in your life.
4. Fill your mind with truth.
Mental Health Resources
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Hope for You! (Easter at Fellowship :: 2024)
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - James 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 5:12 & 17; 10:9-10 & 13; John 10:10 & 17-18; 11:25; Ephesians 2:1
We love to celebrate Easter because it represents victory and hope! The day Jesus rose again and conquered death changed the world forever! But when we look at the world around us, we don't always feel like we live in victory. Why? Because we daily push through struggles, disappointments, and hurts. Maybe it's time to revisit the Easter story to understand why it brings hope. Let's not live frustrated with the reality of this broken world. Let's embrace the hope that Jesus gave us that changes everything!
Easter at Fellowship
Hope for You!
There is hope for you...
1. because Jesus is greater!
2. because Jesus changes everything!
3. because Jesus offers hope!
Illustration #1a: Michigan ("M")
Illustration #1b: The Ohio State Buckeyes ("O")
Illustration #1c: Nike
Illustration #1d: McDonalds
Illustration #1e: Amazon Smile
Illustration #1f: Amazon Logos
Illustration #2: A cross
Illustration #3: A modern day tombstone
Illustration #4: A typical tomb during Jesus' time
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Love for You! (Good Friday at Fellowship :: 2024)
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 7:6; 15:13; 18:39-40; 19:23 & 30; Mark 15:7 & 34; Isaiah 53:4-6; Hebrews 12:2; Galatians 2:20
Every Good Friday, we pause to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose the cross? Corporate punishment happened in different ways, but the cross was reserved for special circumstances. Jesus could have died for our sins in other ways, so why the cross? When we understand the purpose of the cross, we understand the great love that God showed us on Good Friday!
Good Friday at Fellowship
Love for You!
1. He took our guilt!
2. He took our shame!
3. He took our punishment!
**IT IS FINISHED!**
Illustration #1: Jesus & Barabbas
Illustration #2: Jesus carries cross
Illustration #3: Walking out of a courtroom with a guilty verdict
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Grace for You! (Easter Communion at Fellowship :: 2024)
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 14:8-10; 22:6-12; John 13:25-26 & 28; Matthew 26:23; 1 Corinthians 11:28
One of the most powerful words in any language is the word Grace! Grace means that you get what you don’t deserve. Grace gives us second chances, love when you don’t deserve it, and hope when things seem hopeless.One of the greatest illustrations of Grace happened in the least expected place to the least expected person. This story illustrates just how amazing Grace truly is!
Easter Communion at Fellowship
Grace for You!
Illustration #1: Wedding head table
Illustration #2: Thanksgiving dinner table
Illustration #3: Last Supper (traditional depiction)
Illustration #4A: Last Supper (three sides)
Illustration #4B: Last Supper (three sides)
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
THIS IS LOVE! — The power of God's love!
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 3:14-18 (1 John 2:6; 3:1, 11, 14, 16-18 & 24; 13:34-35; Romans 8:16; Philippians 2:4-5 & 7-8; Matthew 5:40-44; 9:36; Hebrews 10:24)
Have you ever been afraid of something? We all have things in our lives that consume our minds and cause us to have that overwhelming feeling called fear. In First John chapter 4, John explains the power of God's love that removes fear from our heart.We don't have to fear the future. We don't have to fear hell or the judgement to come. Jesus has already conquered our sin, so there is no fear of these things when we know God! Fear may hold power, but it is no match for the power of God's love!
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love!
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
This is Love!
"The power of God's love."
Guarantees:
1. You will die
2. You will stand before God
3. You will be judged
Salvation:
I. Starts with an encounter with God.
II. Requires confessing.
III. Brings change.
A. God lives in us
B. We are in Christ
IV. Brings peace.
Illustration #1: Pastor Dave & Tony Liuzzo with their Dad in the hospital
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
THIS IS LOVE! — How love works!
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 3:14-18 (1 John 2:6; 3:1, 11, 14, 16-18 & 24; 13:34-35; Romans 8:16; Philippians 2:4-5 & 7-8; Matthew 5:40-44; 9:36; Hebrews 10:24)
We are, without even trying, selfish! It's hard to admit, but it is the truth.
We naturally put our needs before others. We have an inward desire to be first. First John teaches us that God's love puts others before ourselves. We don't just show love by the things we say, but by the things we do. When God's love is lived out in our lives, it impacts the people around us in a powerful way.
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love!
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
This is Love!"How love works!"
This is how love works...I. It should be obvious.II. Do the unexpected.III. See the need.IV. Meet the need.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
THIS IS LOVE! — God's love changes everything!
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 1:4-10 (1 John 1:1-10; 2:3-5; 5:2-3; John 15:13; Ephesians 5:11)
Have you ever felt that life isn't working? That something is just not right?The book of First John explains that the love of God is so powerful! When we accept Christ, we receive the Spirit of God in our lives. This means we have God's love in our lives. The truth is that you can't stay the same if you have this love residing in you! God's love changes everything!
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love!
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
This is Love!
"God's love changes everything!"
How God changes us:
I. Walk in the light.
Are you walking in the light?
--- A. Are you in fellowship with those in your life?
--- B. Are you living as a hypocrite?
II. Get things right with God.
--- A. be honest with God (confess)
--- B. make Godly changes
III. Watch God work!
Illustration #1A: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Illustration #1B: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Illustration #1C: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Illustration #1D: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Illustration #1E: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Illustration #1F: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
The Generation Equation
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - Psalm 71:18; 78:1-4; 102:18; 145:4; Proverbs 4:10; Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 4:1-7 & 19-24; Judges 2:7-13; 2 Timothy 1:3-7
What is your perspective of the next generation? Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the next generation? God is working in the next generation. How can you help?
The Generation Equation
(the past generation + past generational actions = the current generation)
I. Bible Evidence
II. Bible Examples
A. negative example
B. positive example
III. Application
How can I add to the Generation Equation?
A. Intentionally pray for the next generation.
B. Deeply invest in the next generation.
C. Consistently be an example.
D. Unashamedly talk about what God has done in the past.
E. Passionately show them that following Jesus is worth giving their life to.
F. Boldly teach the truth of the Bible every chance you get.
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
THIS IS LOVE! — What is true love?
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 4:7-8 (1 John 1:1-4; 4:7-10, 12-13 & 15-16; John 1:1 & 14; 13:23; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Romans 5:5)
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love!
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
This is Love!
What is true love?
I. Defining true love
II. The demonstration of God's love
III. True love totally transforms us
A. true love resides in us
B. true love changes us
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Run to the Throne: Don't complicate it!
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 4:16 (Hebrews 1:1-3 & 8; 4:11 & 16; Psalms 95:6; Matthew 11:28; James 5:16; Romans 6:1; John 8:44; Philippians 4:8)
If we know that prayer has power to help us in a time of need, then why don't we pray more?There is a spiritual battle that breaks out in our minds when we face challenges in life. We begin to think that prayer doesn't make a difference or that I've not been good enough for God to hear me. We back off on prayer because we complicate it. We believe the lies that Satan puts into our minds.The simple truth is, when you are in trouble, run to Him! You are invited to the throne of grace! You have access to the King! He invites you to come to Him! We need to stop complicating prayer and learn to run to the throne of God!
Series description:
When you are in trouble, you can step into the presence of the king! Jesus made a way for us to boldly go before the throne of grace! Yes, it is this simple...you are invited into the throne room of the King!
If you are hurting or you are in trouble, run to the throne!
Run to the ThroneDon't complicate it!
I. Recognize His PositionA. He holds authority over all thingsB. He holds authority over you
II. Go to Him
III. Confront the Spiritual WarfareA. deal with the sin in your lifeB. confront the lies that hold us backTRUTH: You are forgiven!TRUTH: You are invited and desired!
IV. Experience His Presence
Illustration #1: Logan & Liuzzo family in ER at Nationwide Children's Hospital on June 28, 2021
Illustration #2: Logan Liuzzo in CT machine at Nationwide Children's Hospital on June 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Run to the Throne: Jesus made a way!
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 4:14-15 (Hebrews 4:14-16; Romans 3:23)
When we take communion, it is more than just being reminded that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Communion reminds us that we now can run directly to God.
When you are in trouble, you can step into the presence of the king! Jesus made a way for us to boldly go before the throne of grace! Yes, it is this simple...you are invited into the throne room of the King!
If you are hurting or you are in trouble, run to the throne!
Run to the Throne
Jesus made a way!
1. Jesus dealt with our sin.
2. Jesus cares about you deeply.