Worship Service

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (We stand on absolute truth!)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Corinthians 1-2 (Acts 18:1 & 7-11; Hebrews 4:12 & 23-25; 1 Corinthians 1:17-29; 2:1-5; Psalms 119:105)
 
Do you ever get frustrated with the way people drive? It can be frustrating when people don't use their turning signals or they run a stop sign. Why does this bother us? Because when people do what feels right to them rather than what is right, bad things happen and people get hurt.This is what was happening in the city of Corinth. The church began to do what was popular rather than doing what is right. Paul speaks into this church about an important subject and he explains how we are different. We are different because we stand on absolute truth!
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!We stand on absolute truth!
This is how we are different:I. We stand on God's Word as absolute truthA. it is our final authorityB. it holds the powersC. it gives understanding
II. We prioritize the truth
III. We all preach the truth

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (We fight for unity!)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Corinthians 1:10-13 (1 Corinthians 1:10-13; 3:1-4; Psalms 104:19; Proverbs 13:10; 16:7; 27:17; Genesis 3:1; Ephesians 4:25-27; Mark 3:25; Matthew 5:44; 18:15)
 
"I'm done with you!" Have you ever heard these words before? They are pretty common in our world today. We have a disagreement with someone and then we unfriend them on Facebook, we stop talking to them, or we avoid them. This might be normal for the world around us, but God has a different way for us to live.
In I Corinthians, we are taught to fight for unity! We fight against division. We deal with things that push us away from each other. This might not make sense to the world, but remember, we are DIFFERENT and different works!
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!
We fight for unity!
 
I. We stand against division
A. division goes against God's plan
B. division is a work of the Devil
C. division is a sign of spiritual immaturity
 
II. We strive for unity
A. we confront division
B. we correct division
--- 1. it starts with you
--- 2. make the first move
--- 3. do what's right and leave the rest to God

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (Why different matters.)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 1 Corinthians 1 & 6 (1 Corinthians 1:2-6 & 30; 6:9-11 & 19-20; 15:34; Galatians 5:22; Ephesians 5:9; Romans 10:17; 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 14:27; Philippians 1:6; James 4:8)
 
Being Different? Why does it even matter? When the Spirit of God works in our lives, He works in ways to make us better! It is always for our good. God pulls us towards Him and works in us for our good. What takes place from this is amazing! God gives us certain things that only He can give us. I Corinthians 1 explains this. Let's discover why different matters!
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!"Why different matters."
I. We are saved by JesusII. We are changed by JesusA. God makes us betterB. God makes life work (right)III. We are different because of JesusA. God gives us peaceB. God gives us a testimony
 
Illustration #1: Headline on the topic of anxiety

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (Are you different?)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 1 Corinthians (2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Corinthians 1:1-5; 6:11 Romans 10:9 & 13; Matthew 7:21-23)
 
Most people strive to be normal. Our goal is to fit in, do what everyone else is doing, and be socially accepted. It is a natural desire to want to be normal. The truth is that most people that are striving for normal would admit that life is a constant struggle.
When Jesus came to earth, His mission was to show a way that wasn’t “normal,” but different...very different! His ways went against the grain of society and stood out amongst those striving to live normal lives. His ways work! His ways bring peace, unity, and life change.
It is time we strive to be like Jesus to be different…because normal isn’t working.
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!"Are you different?"I. We are saved by JesusII. We are changed by Jesus
 
Illustration #1: Corinth, Greece (map)
Illustration #2: Corinth Canal (land map)
Illustration #3: Corinth Canal

UNSUBSCRIBE: Choosing Christ Over Culture

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Romans 12:1-2 (Romans 10:17; 12:1-2; Matthew 4:19; 16:13-18; 1 Peter 2:21; 5:8; Ephesians 6:10-13; John 8:31-32; 10:27; 15:17-19; 1 John 2:15-17; 2 Corinthians 6:16-18; Psalms 12:6-7; 119:105; Proverbs 3:13-18)
 
God’s way of living is so different than the world around us. Jesus has called his church out of the world to be His followers. It’s time to UNSUBSCRIBE from the world’s way of life and pursue biblical living.
 
UNSUBSCRIBE: Choosing Christ Over Culture
 
Why do we unsubscribe?
I. Who we follow = Jesus
II. What we believe = The Bible
 
 
The World Values --vs-- Jesus Values
 

Make-Believers

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - Matthew 23 (Matthew 5:37; 11:30; 22:37-40; 23:1-36; 1 Corinthians 10:12)
 
What is your opinion of Religious people?
You know, the ones who have the holier than thou mentality. The ones who have tons of rules, and love to tell you about all their rules. What do you think Jesus thinks of those people? In Matthew 23, Jesus calls out the hypocrisy of the religious scribes & pharisees. Jesus did not appreciate the fakes, the make-believers.
Learn how God wants you to have a relationship with Him, not be religious. 
 
Make-Believers
 
1. They lay oppressive burdens on others.
2. Image is everything.
3. They block the way to Heaven.
4. They steal from the vulnerable.
5. They build their kingdom.
6. They make false promises.
7. They major on the minors.
8. Inside and outside do not match.
9. They denounce the sins of the past but participate in present sins.

Courageous Faith! Amazing God!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 1:29-38 (Luke 1:29-31 & 34-38; 2:35; Isaiah 9:6; 55:9)
 
The only way to truly face the challenges in life as a mother or as a Christian is with the help of God. It takes faith. Actually, it takes courageous faith! It is not just believing, but acting out on our faith. It requires us to know God so we can fully lean on Him and trust Him as we face the unexpected and the complicated issues of life. 
We can live out courageous faith, because we serve an amazing God!
 
Courageous Faith! Amazing God!
As you face whatever comes your way...KNOW THIS:I. He is the God of the UNEXPECTED
II. He is the God of the IMPOSSIBLE

REAL LIFE: Real Hope for Real Life (Part 2 - Embracing Hope!)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 13 (Psalm 13:1-6; 31:16; 1 Samuel 22:1-2; Hebrews 11:1)
 
How is life? No really, how are you doing? Sometimes life feels like it is falling apart. We get hit from every side and it wears us down.In Psalm 13, David got real with God. He expressed how he felt and how he was at his breaking point, but David did not stay in this state of mind. By the end of the chapter, David is singing and praising God. What is odd is that his circumstances were the same, but his perspective had changed.We don't have to stay down, depressed, and defeated. David went from being broken to experiencing a breakthrough. There is real hope for real life!
 
REAL LIFE: Real Hope for Real Life
Embracing Hope!
 
What do we do when life is falling apart?
I. Cry out to God
A. look unto me --- "consider me"
B. hear my request --- "hear me"
C. let me see hope --- "enlighten me"
 
II. Call to your mind God's faithfulness
 
III. Wait on God, because it's not over yet
 
Illustration #1: Pastor Tony, Logan & Jenny Liuzzo (left to right) right before surgery.
 
Illustration #2: Logan Liuzzo right after surgery.
 
Illustration #3: Worship & Prayer at Children's Hospital
 
Illustration #4: Prayer at FBC for Logan Liuzzo
 
Illustration #5: X Church praying over Logan Liuzzo
 
Illustration #6: Prayer & support from friends and family.
 
Illustration #7: Praying over Logan Liuzzo at Fellowship Baptist Church
 
Illustration #8: Hundreds of cards and support from all around the world.
 
Illustration #9: Support for Logan Liuzzo
 
Illustration #10: Scans of the cancer mass from July, August & September
 

REAL LIFE: Real Hope for Real Life (Part 1 - Getting Real!)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 13:1-3 (1 Samuel 18:5-9 & 29; 19:1; 20:1; 22:1-2; Psalm 10:1; 13:1-3; 145:18)
 
We love going to church and singing songs about God's power and presence in our life, but have you ever gone through a time when the song's lyrics don't match what you are going through? Have you gone through things in life and thought, "Where are you God?" If you haven't thought about things like this, you might be lying to yourself.David, in the Bible, was a man that loved God with all his heart, but in Psalm 13 he was getting real with God....he was questioning God. He was about to have a breakthrough in his situation, but he first had to be real with his emotions. If we want to experience real hope in our circumstances, then we must  be real and honest. There is real hope for Real Life!
 
REAL LIFE: Real Hope for Real Life
Getting Real!
 
I. Getting Real
A. David felt abandoned by God
B. David felt powerless
C. David was battling with his thoughts
D. David was sick of losing
 
II. Real Hope
A. run to Jesus with your emotions
--- 1. He gets you
--- 2. He is for you
B. ask God to help you to see truth
C. wait, because God is not finished yet!
--- 1. help is on the way
--- 2. God is preparing you for a purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 

Easter at Fellowship: Real Stories. Real Hope. (His Story is My Story)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Romans 5:6, 8 & 12; 6:4 & 23; 10:9 & 13; James 1:15; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 53:4; Hebrews 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17
 
Listen to real-life stories of people who have experienced for themselves a life-changing relationship with God through Jesus. We know these stories will speak to your soul and bring you renewed hope for the future.When we think of the Easter story, we are so moved by what Jesus did for us. The Easter story actually applies to us more than we think. The Bible says that Jesus became sin for us. This means that Jesus was our substitute or, we could say, His story is our story. Easter is the story of how Jesus came to take our place!
 
Easter at Fellowship
Real Stories. Real Hope.
 
His Story is My Story
I. The Sin
II. The Substitute
III. The Resurrection
 
 
Illustration #1: Peter Barker
 
Illustration #2: Liuzzo family (from left to right: Jordan, Tony, Jen, Morgan & Logan)
 
Illustration #3: Logan Liuzzo at Graduation
 
Illustration #4: Jesus on trial
 
Illustration #5: Jesus on the cross
 
Illustration #6: Jesus buried in a tomb
 

The Lamb of God

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 26:17-28 (Romans 6:23; Genesis 3:21; Exodus 12:13; Isaiah 53:6-7; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Matthew 26:17-28; Revelation 5:6; 21:27)
 
Communion is such a special time for believers. It was Jesus that taught us the meaning and the practice of communion before He went to the cross. He met with the disciples for the purpose of celebrating the Passover, but then He introduces Himself as the Lamb of God. He was going to be the Passover lamb that would take away the sins of the world.
Communion is our time to remember that Jesus is the one that came to "take away the sins of the world." He is God's Lamb! He was the perfect and final sacrifice. He is our hope that changed our story for the glory of God.

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — God’s plan for the revived.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 3 (Ephesians 2:5-10; 3:1-5 &14-21; 6:10-12; John 10:10; 1 Corinthians 15:58)
 
God has given us the instruction for us to seek Him through prayer and personal time with Him. For us to deny ourselves through fasting and for us to spend time with God through Bible reading and personal worship.
The question is, what is the point of all of this? God has us here for a reason. God has a plan for our families and for His church.  It is an incredible and powerful plan that goes deeper than we could imagine. God has a great plan for His revived people! Are you ready for God's plan for the revived?
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodGod's plan for the revived.
God's plan for His revived church (this is what God wants us to know)I. What God wants to do in youA. God desires to strengthen usB. God desires for us to be stableC. God desires for us to be satisfied
II. What God wants to do through youA. God desires TO DO great things through usB. God desires for us to desire moreC. God desires for our generation to bring Him glory