Fellowship Baptist Church
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Nahum 1:2–8 (Nahum 1:2–8; Exodus 20:1-6; 23:12-14; 34:6-7; Deuteronomy 4:23-24; 7:21; 32:16-22; Psalm 8:3-9; 79:5; 145:8-9 & 17; Hosea 2:16-20; 1 Kings 19:14; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Romans 1:18-21; 3:21-26; Jonah 4:2; 2 Peter 3:8-10)
In this lesson, we explore Nahum 1:2–8 and discover the awe-inspiring character of God. From His jealous devotion for His glory and people, to His righteous fury against sin, His patient mercy, unmatched power, and unshakable goodness, we see a God who is both holy and personal.Join us as we reflect on His majesty, trust in His care, and consider how His attributes call us to live with faith, awe, and purpose in a world in need of the hope of the Gospel.
Series description:
Nahum reminds us that God’s love and holiness are never in conflict. To those who trust Him, He is a refuge of strength and faithfulness; to those who persist in sin and oppression, He is a righteous judge.
This study explores how God’s holy love offers comfort to His people while confronting the reality of evil, calling us to trust in His justice and rest in His steadfast care.
Holy Love — A Study in the Book of NahumLesson 2God Is - Reflections on His Nature & Character
I. God is JealousA. Jealous for His GloryB. Jealous for His People1. Judgement (A Consuming Fire)2. Pursuit (A Loving Husband)
II. God is Furious
III. God is Slow to Anger
IV. God is Great in Power
V. God is Good
Lesson 2 - Notes
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Nahum 1:1 (Nahum 1:1-8; Hebrews 1:1; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Jonah 1:17; Matthew 12:40; Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:16-21)
In this first lesson, we take a fresh look at the Minor Prophets. We’ll explore their historical background, key themes, and why these ancient voices still matter today: they are inspired by Scripture, quoted throughout the New Testament, and essential to God’s redemptive story.Along the way, we’ll share practical tips for studying prophetic literature with clarity and depth. Then we’ll zoom in on the book of Nahum, a powerful reminder that God brings justice against evil and comfort to His people.
Series description:
Nahum reminds us that God’s love and holiness are never in conflict. To those who trust Him, He is a refuge of strength and faithfulness; to those who persist in sin and oppression, He is a righteous judge.
This study explores how God’s holy love offers comfort to His people while confronting the reality of evil, calling us to trust in His justice and rest in His steadfast care.
Holy Love — A Study in the Book of NahumLesson 1Burdens & Visions: An Introduction to the Minor Prophets
I. Overview of the Minor ProphetsA. Historical BackgroundB. Literary ContextC. Major Themes
II. Studying the Minor ProphetsA. Why Study the Minor Prophets1. They are divinely inspired Scripture2. They are quoted extensively in the NTB. How do we Study the Minor Prophets1. Context2. Content
III. An Introduction to the Book of NahumA. AuthorshipB. Date & SettingC. Major Themes
D. Outline
E. Key Passage
Lesson 1 - Notes
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - 1 John 5:12-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2:8-9; John 3:16; 6:47; 10:27-29; 11:25-26; Romans 6:23; 8:16 & 38-39; 1 Peter 1:5; 2 Peter 1:5-10; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Matthew 7:16-17; Philippians 1:6
Can we really know we’re going to Heaven? Yes—and God wants us to. In this episode, we dive into Scripture to explore the certainty of salvation, the security we have in Jesus, and the assurance that comes from a transformed life and the presence of the Holy Spirit. If you've ever wondered how you can be sure, this message is for you.
Bible Study description:
Heaven isn’t just where we go someday—it changes how we live today.In this 3-week series, Heaven on My Mind, we’ll get honest about eternity. What is Heaven really like? Who goes there? And how can we know for sure?This isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a promise worth living for. Let’s talk about the place we will spend forever as followers of Jesus.
Heaven on My Mind
What the Bible really says about our eternal home!
Lesson 3: How can we be sure?
A promise you can count on.
1. Salvation is secured through faith in Jesus
2. What does eternal / everlasting life mean?
3. Eternal security
4. Assurance of Salvation
Lesson 3 - Notes
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Revelation 4:8-11; 5:9; 14:13; 19:7-9; 21:1-4, 18-24 & 27; 22:1-5; Psalm 16:11; Hebrews 4:9; Matthew 11:24; 17:1-3; 22:23-30; 25:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; 2 Samuel 12:22-23; Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Corinthians 2:9
Heaven isn’t clouds and choirs forever—it’s a new Earth filled with joy, purpose, and the presence of Jesus. In this episode, we explore what the Bible really says about Heaven: real bodies, real relationships, and real worship—without sin, pain, or death. Discover why this promise gives us hope for today.
Bible Study description:
Heaven isn’t just where we go someday—it changes how we live today.In this 3-week series, Heaven on My Mind, we’ll get honest about eternity. What is Heaven really like? Who goes there? And how can we know for sure?This isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a promise worth living for. Let’s talk about the place we will spend forever as followers of Jesus.
Heaven on My Mind
What the Bible really says about our eternal home!
Lesson 2: What will Heaven be like?
A place of joy, rest, and reunion.
1. What is the experience of Heaven like?
2. Will we know our loved ones? Will we be reunited?
3. What about my spouse? Will I be married in Heaven?
4. What will we be doing in Heaven?
5. Application
Lesson 2 - Notes
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Ecclesiastes 12:7; James 2:26; Ephesians 2:1; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:1-6 & 11-15; 21:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14 & 16-18; 1 Corinthians 15:6, 18, 20, 42 & 51-53; 2 Corinthians 5:6-8; 12:2; Luke 16:19-31; 23:43; Philippians 1:23; Daniel 12:2; Matthew 27:52; John 14:1-3; Isaiah 66:1; Acts 1:9-11
Heaven isn't just a feeling—it’s a real place prepared by Jesus for those who follow Him. In this episode, we explore what the Bible teaches about death, the soul, and the reality of Heaven. What happens when we die? Where do our bodies and souls go? Is Heaven immediate or future? With Scripture as our guide, we dig into God's promise of eternal life, the difference between temporary and eternal destinations, and why Heaven offers true hope today.
Bible Study description:
Heaven isn’t just where we go someday—it changes how we live today.In this 3-week series, Heaven on My Mind, we’ll get honest about eternity. What is Heaven really like? Who goes there? And how can we know for sure?This isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a promise worth living for. Let’s talk about the place we will spend forever as followers of Jesus.
Heaven on My Mind
What the Bible really says about our eternal home!
Lesson 1: What is Heaven?
A real place, not just a feeling.
1. What is death?
2. What happens to the body after death?
3. What happens to your soul after death?
4. What about all this soul sleeping?
5. Is there more than one Heaven?
6. Heaven is a real location
7. Words of comfort
Lesson 1 - Notes
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) + Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Luke 9:23; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 6:1
In this special Q&A, we tackle some of the real-life challenges that come with following Jesus and helping others do the same. What do you do when talking about faith with your family feels impossible? How can you keep conversations focused on the Gospel when they drift into politics or debates? What if you've never discipled someone before—where do you even start? And perhaps hardest of all, how do you respond when someone you’ve discipled walks away from the faith?These aren’t just theoretical questions—they’re the real, personal struggles many of us face as we try to live out the Great Commission. Join us as we bring biblical clarity, practical wisdom, and hopeful encouragement to help you keep going in the work of discipleship.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 9Q&A
1. Talking with family about Jesus can be hard. Can we talk about some of those struggles and how we can overcome them?2. I have a coworker that I talk with about faith, but every conversation seems to shift away from the Gospel and into doctrinal questions or politics. How can I keep the conversation focused on the Gospel?3. Can we get a list of the tools and resources for Bible study from Lesson 7?4. Can introverts be effective disciple-makers too?5. How do I start discipling someone if I’ve never done it before?6. What do I do if someone I’ve discipled walks away from the faith?7. How do I disciple someone struggling with sin when I’m struggling too?
Lesson 9 - Notes
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Acts 2:41-42; 6:7; 9:10-19; 22:12; John 4:28-30 & 39-41; 15:15; 1 Peter 2:2; Matthew 4:19; Proverbs 27:5-6 & 17; Hebrews 10:24; Mark 5:37; 14:26, 32-35 & 37-39; Galatians 6:1-2
Discipleship isn’t just for pastors and teachers—it’s for all of us.
In this message, we explore what it really means to help others follow Jesus as part of the Great Commission. From the woman at the well to Ananias investing in Saul, we see how God uses everyday believers to make a lasting impact. Through scripture, stories, and practical insight, you'll be challenged to see discipleship not as a program, but as a personal, relational, and spiritual calling.
Who in your life needs someone to walk with them? Let’s go beyond attendance and activities—and lead the way.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 8Lead the Way: Helping Others Follow Jesus
I. Discipleship is All of Our ResponsibilitiesII. Discipleship Requires Us to Personally Engage ThemA. engaging means fellowshipB. engaging takes timeC. engaging means teachingIII. Discipleship Requires Faith in God's PlanIV. Discipleship is Simply Walking With Them Through LifeA. share everyday life with themB. push them to be betterC. challenge themD. confront them in loveE. be there when they fallF. face the hard times with them
Lesson 8 - Notes
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - 2 Timothy 2:2 & 15; 4:3-4; Colossians 3:16; Psalm 1:1-6; 119:11; John 4:24; 14:26; Joshua 1:8; 1 Timothy 3:15; Matthew 7:24-27; 28:19-20; Ephesians 4:11-12; Mark 16:15
What does it mean to be rooted in truth—and why does it matter? In this lesson, we explore the call to know God’s Word deeply, live it out faithfully, and pass it on intentionally. Drawing from 2 Timothy 2:2 and other powerful passages, we walk through the biblical blueprint for discipleship and spiritual multiplication.You’ll be challenged to move beyond simply reading the Bible to studying, memorizing, and meditating on it—so that the truth can not only shape your life but flow through you to others.Don’t miss this call to build your life on the solid foundation of God’s unchanging Word.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 7Rooted in Truth: Knowing Scripture to Teach Others
I. What to Do with the TruthA. study the truthB. memorize the truthC. meditate on the truthII. The Cost of Not Being Rooted in the TruthA. we become vulnerable to false teachingB. the Church loses its purposeC. we lose our personal anchor in crisis
Lesson 7 - Notes
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 5:11-15; Genesis 2:18; 1 Peter 3:8-11; 1 Corinthians 12:25-26; Romans 12:10-13; Ephesians 4:11-15; Acts 20:32; Hebrews 10:23-25; Matthew 28:19-20
What does it really look like to follow Jesus with your whole life? It’s more than just personal devotion—it’s learning to walk with others in community and accountability through the local church. In this episode, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:11–15 and explore God’s vision for a church where people care deeply for one another, speak the truth in love, and help each other grow.
You’ll discover why life together in the church isn’t optional for a disciple of Jesus—it’s essential. And you’ll be challenged to both give and receive the kind of support that helps us stay faithful, even when life is hard.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected, discouraged, or unsure how to grow spiritually—this episode is for you.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 6Life Together: Embracing Community and Accountability
I. CommunityII. AccountabilityA. Preaching & TeachingB. Life Groups & Ministry TeamsC. Personal Mentoring
Lesson 6 - Notes
Daily Life vs. Life Together Diagram
FBC Discipleship Pathway
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - Matthew 4:18-22; Acts 12:2; Luke 6:46; 9:23-25; 14:25-30; Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 6:20; John 1:1 & 14; 8:31-32; 14:15; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:105; Mark 1:35
What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
In this lesson , we look at the first disciples—ordinary fishermen who left everything when Jesus said, “Follow me.” Their response marked the beginning of discipleship, not just for them, but for all who would come after.
Discipleship is more than belief—it’s a new direction, a daily decision, and a lifelong pursuit. You’ll discover how Jesus calls us to a new purpose, invites us into deep sacrifice, and demands significant commitment. We’ll unpack the cost of discipleship, the heart of self-denial, and the joy of surrendering everything to the One who gave everything for us.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 5Follow Me: Discovering the Heart of Discipleship
I. What is Discipleship? II. Consider the Cost of DiscipleshipA. following Jesus includes self denialB. following Jesus includes surrender to GodIII. What Does a Disciple Do?A. continue in God’s WordB. spend time in prayerC. obey His teaching
Lesson 5 - Notes
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; 2:1-13 & 19-20; 5:21-24; Acts 16:22-24; Matthew 5:14-16
What gives your words weight when you talk about Jesus? In this episode, we explore how Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica demonstrates that credibility isn’t just about what you say—it’s about how you live. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1–2, we identify five powerful traits of a life that backs up the Gospel with integrity: courage, authenticity, humility, relational care, and consistency. If you want your witness to carry real impact, this lesson will challenge and encourage you to walk the walk—not just talk the talk.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 4Walk the Walk: Living a Life that Reflects the Gospel
I. BoldII. AuthenticIII. HumbleIV. RelationalV. Consistent
Lesson 4 - Notes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - John 9:1-27 (John 9:1-27; 14:16; 1 Corinthians 1:27; 3:6-7 Isaiah 6:5; Proverbs 18:16; 29:25; Matthew 10:28; 2 Timothy 1:6-7)
What if the most powerful tool for sharing the Gospel is your own story?
In this lesson, Your Story, His Glory: Sharing the Gospel with Impact, we explore how your personal story of faith can powerfully point others to Jesus. Using the story of the blind man in John 9, we’ll discover that you don’t need to be a Bible scholar to be an effective witness—you simply need to share what Christ has done for you.
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how to share my faith” or “I’m not qualified”—this lesson is for you! You’ll be encouraged and equipped to make an eternal impact.
Summer Teaching Series:
This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.
Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great CommissionLesson 3Your Story, His Glory: Sharing the Gospel with Impact
I. Overcome ExcusesA. imposter syndrome excuse—“I’m not qualified”B. sin excuse—“I’m not good enough”C. fear of man excuse—“I’m afraid of what they’ll say or do”D. effort excuse—“I don’t know how”II. Start the ConversationA. the gift methodB. the prayer methodC. the news break method
D. the salesman method
III. Use Your Tools
Lesson 3 - Notes