Fellowship Baptist Church
Episodes
2 days ago
2 days ago
39 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Deuteronomy 6:1-21 (Deuteronomy 6:1-23; Luke 6:44-45; Proverbs 18:21; James 3:7-12; Isaiah 45:18-21; 1 Chronicles 16:23-25; Psalm 34:1-4; 103:1-5; 107:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 1:12-14; Acts 1:8; 1 Timothy 1:12-17)
Our words reveal what has captured our hearts. In this lesson, we explore Deuteronomy 6 and discover how God calls His people to intentionally use their words to remember and proclaim His greatness, His faithfulness, and His saving work.
The stories we repeatedly tell shape our perspective, our priorities, and the people around us. As followers of Christ, we are challenged to make praise, gratitude, and the hope of the gospel the story we tell with our words.
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 6: Your Words: Making Praise, Gratitude & the Gospel the Story You Tell
I. Praise God for Who He isII. Thank God for What He Has DoneIII. Share the Gospel
Lesson 6 - Notes
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
48 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Psalm 90 (Psalm 90:1-17; 2 Peter 3:8; James 4:13-17; Matthew 11:28-30; Ephesians 5:15-17)
Time is one of the greatest gifts God has entrusted to us, but many of us struggle with feeling like we never have enough of it.
In this lesson, we explore Psalm 90 and discover how a biblical understanding of time helps us see our days from God’s perspective, seek His wisdom, rest in His love, and trust Him with the work of our hands.
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 5: Your Time: Seeing Your Days From God’s Perspective
I. God Rules Over TimeA. God is pre-existent and eternalB. God is not bound by timeC. our lives are briefII. Time Feels Heavy Because of SinA. sin is the problemB. life is marked by labor and sorrowIII. We Should Steward Our TimeA. commit to wisdomB. rest in the love of GodC. trust God to do what you cannot do
Lesson 5 - Notes
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
44 min
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Proverbs 4:23; 27:20; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1-2; Philippians 4:11-13; Galatians 5:22-23; Psalm 23:1; John 6:35
One of Satan’s greatest lies is convincing us that satisfaction is always waiting on the other side of “more.” More money. More success. More experiences. More possessions.
In Lesson 4 of Counter Formation, we’ll examine what the Bible teaches about our desires, why our hearts are so easily drawn toward temporary things, and how Jesus transforms us from the inside out. Together, we’ll explore four biblical truths about desire, contentment, and the only source of lasting satisfaction.
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 4: Your Desires: The Trap of More
I. Your desires determine your directionII. The World is discipling your desiresIII. Contentment is a spiritual disciplineIV. Only Jesus satisfies the deepest longings of the human heart
Lesson 4 - Notes
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
45 min
Pastor Aaron Roberts (Worship Pastor) - Isaiah 46:8-10; Genesis 2:18; 6:13; 11:2-4; Acts 4:11-12; Matthew 6:26-33; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:11-12; Psalm 19:1-2; Colossians 3:1-4
Like it or not, technology has become a part of our daily lives. Phones, computers, tablets, televisions, video games - all of these things are vying for our attention and communicating what we should believe.
What does the Bible say about technology and how should we think about it? In what areas should we guard our minds and hearts against the shaping forces of our devices?
Thankfully, Scripture speaks truths that equip us to fight back against the lies of our digital age.
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 3: Your Attention: Guarding Your Mind in a Digital Age
I. Three Truths About TechnologyA. God is sovereign over technologyB. technology is morally neutralC. technology cannot save us
II. Shaping Lies & Shaping Truths: How Technology Forms Us & How Scripture Counter-Forms Us
Lie #1: everything is urgentTruth #1: God is in control
Lie #2: more is moreTruth #2: Christ is enough
Lie #3: it is good for man to be aloneTruth #3: it is not good for man to be alone
Lie #4: looking down is better than looking upTruth #4: looking up reminds us what is true & beautiful
Lesson 3 - Notes
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
36 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Genesis 1:26-31 (Genesis 1:26-31; 2:7 & 2:21-22; 3:8 & 15; Isaiah 42:5; Psalm 139:13-14; Romans 9:20; 1 John 3:1-2; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Revelation 4:11)
Why are we here? and What does it mean to be human? In this lesson, we explore these two foundational questions that every person wrestles with. Beginning in Genesis 1, we examine how our understanding of purpose is inseparably tied to our understanding of nature. In contrast to modern ideas of identity rooted in self-expression, Scripture reveals that humanity is intentionally created by God, made in His image, and designed as both body and soul. From this foundation, we discover that our purpose is clear: we exist to know God, enjoy fellowship with Him, and bring Him glory.
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 2: Your Purpose: Why Are We Here?
I. A Person is a Creation of GodII. A Person is Created in the Image of GodIII. A Person is Created with a Body & SoulA. bodyB. soulC. body & soulIV. A Person Exists to...
A. know GodB. enjoy fellowship with GodC. bring glory to God
Lesson 2 - Notes
Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
40 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Romans 12:1-3 (Romans 3:9-28; 5:1-5 & 19-21; 6:1-2 & 12-15; 8:1-6 & 28-39;12:1-5; Galatians 4:19; 1 John 3:1-2)
You are being formed. The question is, what is forming you?In this opening lesson, we explore what it means to live as people who are being shaped by God’s mercy. From our identity in Adam to our new life in Christ, from the pull of the world to the power of the Holy Spirit, and from individual growth to life in the body of Christ, we see that spiritual formation is not self-improvement but the ongoing work of God making us like His Son.This message lays the foundation for understanding discipleship not as behavior management, but as a lifelong process of grace-driven transformation. So today we ask and attempt to answer these questions: What is forming you, and who are you becoming because of it?
Summer Teaching Series:
Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.This 10-week series explores how to recognize what is shaping us and how to live intentionally as followers of Jesus. Through discussion, reflection, and practical teaching, we’ll discover how to grow in Christ and influence the world around us for Him. Join us and learn to live with purpose, aware of how God is forming you.
Counter Formation :: Shaped by Jesus in a World of Conformity Lesson 1: Your Formation: Conformed or Transformed?
I. Christian Formation Begins with SalvationA. we are born deformed & dead in our sinB. we can be saved & transformed by grace through faithII. Christian Formation is Motivated by LoveIII. Christian Formation is Empowered by the Holy SpiritIV. Christian Formation is a Journey of GrowthV. Christian Formation Happens in CommunityVI. Christian Formation is for the Glory of God
Lesson 1 - Notes
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
38 min
Pastor Aaron Roberts (Worship Pastor) - Acts 1:1-11 (Acts 1:1-11; Luke 1:3; 14:16; 24:39 & 50-53; John 14; 16:7; 20:16; Romans 8:26-27; 1 Corinthians 5:17; 6:14; 12; 15:20 & 42-44; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Peter 1:3; Colossians 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Hebrews 12:2; Genesis 1:27 & 31; 3:14-24; Philippians 3:20-21; Acts 10:41; Revelation 19:9)
Jesus was raised from the dead, and for 40 days, he walked the earth again. After this, to the surprise of his disciples, he ascended into heaven.
What does the ascension of Jesus mean for his followers? Why did Jesus ascend to heaven in his resurrected body? And what does it mean for us and our future bodily resurrection?
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 6: Jesus & Our FutureActs 1:1-11Pastor Aaron Roberts (Worship Pastor)
I. The Ascension Guarantees Hope for BelieversA. a guarantee of Holy Spirit powerB. a guarantee of new life todayC. a guarantee of eternal lifeII. The Ascension Affirms the Goodness of CreationA. God made everything goodB. Jesus' ascension in a physical body affirms that goodnessIII. The Ascension Ensures Our Physical ResurrectionA. we will be embodied on Resurrection DayB. our resurrection bodies will be perfect and restored
Lesson 6 - Notes
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
49 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 21:1-25 (John 13:12-17 & 31-38; 18:25-27; 21:1-25; Matthew 26:75; 1 John 1:6-10; 1 Peter 2:20-25)
In John 21, we find one of the most tender and powerful scenes in the resurrection accounts—Jesus meeting Peter after his greatest failure. After denying Christ three times, Peter returns to fishing, only to encounter the risen Lord on the shore. What follows is not rejection, but restoration.This lesson explores how Jesus meets us in our failure, restores our identity, and redefines our purpose. If you’ve ever wondered whether your past disqualifies you from being used by God, Peter’s story offers a powerful answer: grace has the final word!
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 5: Jesus & Our FailureJohn 21Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
I. The Temptation to RetreatA. the pull of the familiarB. the reminder of Divine powerC. a movement toward JesusII. The Humble Service of JesusIII. The Restoration of PeterA. the renewal of purposeB. a call to faithful enduranceC. a need for focus on Jesus
Lesson 5 - Notes
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
52 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 20:24-31 (John 1:1 & 14-17; 5:16-24; 11:14-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-31; Matthew 10:1-4; Luke 24:20-21; Hebrews 10:22-25; Psalm 42:1-5; 1 Peter 1:8)
In this lesson, we walk through one of the most honest and relatable moments in the Gospels—the story of Thomas after the resurrection of Jesus. Often remembered as “Doubting Thomas,” his journey is really about something deeper: what happens when faith is tested by disappointment, silence, isolation, and waiting.
If you’ve ever wrestled with uncertainty, felt distant from God, or struggled to reconcile belief with experience, this conversation is for you. Thomas’ story reminds us that doubt is not the end of faith—it can become the place where faith is refined, deepened, and strengthened in the person of Jesus Christ.
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 4: Jesus & Our DoubtJohn 20:24-31Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
I. The Struggle with DoubtA. doubt from disappointmentB. doubt from isolationC. doubt from silenceII. The Heart of JesusA. Jesus pursuesB. Jesus invitesIII. The Confession of ThomasA. the Deity of ChristB. the hope of the Gospel
Lesson 4 - Notes
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
46 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 20:19-23 (John 3:16-18; 16:19-22; 20:19-23 & 30-31; Romans 5:1; Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Luke 24:44-48; Acts 1:8)
This lesson unpacks how Jesus meets us in our own seasons of confusion, offering peace through His finished work, assurance through His presence, confidence through His Word, and hope through His resurrection. But He doesn’t stop there! He sends us out with a mission and empowers us with His Spirit to live it out.If you’ve ever wondered “What now?” in a difficult season, this message will remind you that your peace, purpose, and power are all found in the risen Christ.
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 3: Jesus & Our ConfusionJohn 20:19-23Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
1. Jesus Gives Us PeaceA. peace from His presenceB. peach from His WordC. peace from His resurrection2. Jesus Gives Us Purpose3. Jesus Gives Us PowerA. the Holy SpiritB. the Authority of Jesus
Lesson 3 - Notes
Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026
39 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 20:11-18 (John 1:11b-13; 10:3a-4; 20:11-18; Luke 8:1-3; Psalm 44:20-26; Romans 8:35-39; 1 Peter 1:3; Galatians 4:4-7)
In John 20:11–18, we encounter Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus in the depths of grief and confusion. What begins as sorrow outside an empty grave becomes a life-changing encounter with the risen Savior.In this lesson, we explore how Jesus meets us in our grief, speaks personally into our pain, and replaces fear and confusion with hope, identity, and purpose. Mary’s story moves from weeping to witnessing—and reminds us that because Jesus is alive, our grief is never the end of the story.
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 2: Jesus & Our GriefJohn 20:11-18Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
1. A Sorrowing FollowerA. overwhelming griefB. honest lamentC. unanswered questions
2. A Working GodA. the empty tombB. the presence of angels
3. A Faithful SaviorA. a personal callB. a new realityC. an invitation to sonship
Lesson 2 - Notes
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
45 min
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 19:30-42; 20:1-10 (John 19:30-42; 20:1-31; 21; Acts 1:1-4 & 6-11; 1 Corinthians 15:5-7 & 12-20; Matthew 28:8-10 & 16-20; Mark 16; Luke 24:13-43 & 50-53)
In this opening lesson, we move from the final words of Jesus on the cross to the first glimpse of the empty tomb, tracing the tension between death, waiting, and resurrection hope.
John 19–20 shows us that the finished work of Christ is not the end of the story, but the foundation for everything that follows. Even in moments of silence and confusion, God is still at work!
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 1: From Finished Work to Empty TombJohn 19:30-42; 20:1-10Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
1. The Finality of the CrossA. real sufferingB. finished workC. fulfilled prophecies2. The In-BetweenA. a time of griefB. an act of devotionC. a moment of silence3. The Empty TombA. the discoveryB. the investigationC. the belief
Lesson 1 - Notes