Worship Service

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Seeking God through personal worship.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Colossians 3:16 (Jeremiah 29:13; Psalm 30:12; 31:3; 47:1; 63:4; 98:4; 134:2; 138:2; 150:1-6; Colossians 3:1-2 & 16; Ephesians 5:19)
 
When we seek after God, we will see God work!
We will experience God when we read His Word. We will witness God work when we fast and pray! This leads us to respond....we praise God! We brag and glorify God!
But there is another response...we worship! Worship is a powerful way to seek God. On Sunday, we will not only study what it means to seek after God through personal worship, we will also put this into practice.
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God
Seeking God through personal worship.
I. Music directs our affections towards GodII. Music puts our mind on GodIII. Music is an outlet for personal worship
 
 
Illustration #1: Thrive Church Micro-Service

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Seeking God through His Word.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 4:12 (Genesis 1:1-3; Hebrews 4:12; 11:3; John 1:1-4 & 14; Matthew 8:5-7 & 13; Mark 4:37-39 & 41; 5:8; Revelation 3:20; 19:12-13; 2 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 55:11)
 
There is a story in the Bible where Jesus confronted a man that was possessed and controlled by a "legion" of demons. The demons were fearful of Jesus because they recognized who He was. To cast out the demons, Jesus spoke! He simply told the demons to leave and they had to leave. 
There is power in the words of our God! The words of God bring conviction, breaks bondage, stirs our hearts, and changes lives. God has given us a powerful tool in our lives. He has given us His written Word.  We hold in our hands and get to read the powerful, life changing, Words of our mighty God!
Do you want to be revived in your heart? Seek Him through His Word and you will experience the life given power of our great God!
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God
Seeking God through His Word.
 
Through His Word...
I. We experience His presence
A. His Word brings us into fellowship with Him
B. His Word brings us under His authority
 
II. We experience His power
 
III. We experience real change
A. it reaches the heart
B. it brings conviction
 
 
Illustration #1: Students at Camp during invitation

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Seeking God through prayer.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 5 + Acts 12 (Matthew 5:1-2 & 5; 6:5-8; 7:7; Acts 1:8; 10:9, 19, 30-31, 37-39 & 44; 11:21; 12:1-9 & 16; James 5:15; Hebrews 11:1; Romans 8:26 & 28; Deuteronomy 1:30; Lamentations 3:22-23; Luke 4:18)
 
Have you ever prayed and you felt like nothing was happening? You are in a tight spot...you pour your heart out before God, and nothing changes or at least, it seems this way.
The truth is, prayer is powerful and prayer makes a difference. God works through prayer in ways we can't see! God works through prayer to do what man cannot do! Just like the song says, "Even when I don't see it, You're working!"
God taught us some really important principles concerning prayer. One of them is that He hears and works through our prayers! To help us understand this God gave us a visual in Acts 12. When we seek God through prayer, God responds in big ways!
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God
Seeking God through prayer.
 
When we pray....I. We are inviting God into our circumstances
II. God goes to work in ways we can't see
III. God does what man cannot doA. the power of prayer goes beyond our reachB. the power of prayer brings hopeC. the power of prayer breaks bondageD. the power of prayer opens doors
IV. God builds our faith through answered prayer

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Seeking God through fasting.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 6:5-15 (Philippians 3:3 & 19; Romans 7:18; 8:8; Matthew 5:6; 6:6-7 & 16; 26:41; 17:20-21 Galatians 5:16-17; Luke 9:23; Colossians 3:2; Jeremiah 29:13; James 1:22)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!
If prayer is so powerful, why don't we pray more? Have you ever thought about this? We often blame the Devil when we are not doing the things we know we should be doing. But the Devil often gets blamed for things he did not do.
The Bible tells us that we have opposition that pulls us away from spiritual things....things like prayer and reading our Bibles. The real opposition is us...our flesh. But there is good news! God has given us a spiritual exercise to counter our flesh, it's called fasting. A word mentioned more than practiced.
If it is in the Bible, we need to know why and we need to obey it. In this episode, we will study what it means to seek God through fasting.
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God
Seeking God through fasting.
 
Our flesh is...
1. corrupt
2. weak
3. at war with the Spirit
 
I. Fasting is resisting our flesh
A. fasting is confronting our flesh
B. fasting is telling our flesh "NO" (it's a spiritual discipline)
 
II. Fasting is how we amplify our prayers
A. fasting puts our focus on God
B. fasting is coming to God with a heart of surrender
 
III. Fasting is part of the Christian life
 
Types of fast:
1. absolute fast: abstaining from all food
2. partial fast: abstaining from a particular food
3. liquid fast: abstaining from all solid foods
4. alternate fast: refraining from Netflix, social media, screen time, playing video games, etc.
 
Keys for fasting:
1. have a plan
2. pray about doing it
3. remember: it is about your heart and desire
4. just start

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Seek Him.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 63:1-2 (Isaiah 55:6; 1 Chronicles 16:11; Psalms 9:10; 63:1-2; 121:1-2; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; Matthew 6:6; Jeremiah 29:13)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!
If we truly desire to revive our hearts then we must be willing to take action steps. The Bible is filled with the phrase, "seek the Lord" and "seek His face." This is a passionate pursuit to know Him and to be in His presence.
If you are saved, then you have God in your life. But this is just the beginning!!! He wants you to know, really know Him and experience so much more!
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodSeek Him.
I. Seeking requires an awakening
II. Seeking God is a pursuitA. it requires a shift in priorities B. it requires action--- 1. Do you spend time in personal prayer?--- 2. Do you seek Him in His Word?--- 3. Do you seek Him when you come to church?
III. Seeking God brings us into His presence and power

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — Search Me.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 139:23-24 (Jeremiah 17:9; 29:13; James 1:8 & 23-25; Psalm 139:1-4, 13-14 & 23-24; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Matthew 5:27-28; 18:15; Revelation 3:16; 1 John 1:8-9; Galatians 6:8; Ephesians 3:20)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!
We are truly a broken people that are seeking a faithful God! We need God's help and guidance in this complicated world. We miss out on what God desires to do in our lives and through our lives because we grow distant in our walk and relationship with God. It is vital that we seek after God and desire for our hearts to be revived.
In this episode we will focus on an action step to revive our hearts. We have addressed the problem, now it's time to take action. We must start by asking God to "Search Me." This can be a scary prayer to pray, but if we truly desire to experience a move of God, we must start with a humble heart that desires to be right with God.
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodSearch Me.
Dear God,I. Search my heartA. starts with humilityB. requires surrender
II. Show me what needs to change
III. Lead me to more

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — If God’s Against It, So Am I.

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Romans 6:1-23 (Romans 5:12 & 19-21; 6:1-6, 12-13 & 23; 12:2; James 1:15; John 10:10; Titus 2:11-15; Proverbs 4:23-24; 14:12; 28:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 2:9-12; Ephesians 5:1-14; 1 Corinthians 7:2; Hebrews 13:4; Galatians 5:16-26; 2 Timothy 3:1-5)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!
Listen to this message about the importance of making the decision, "If God's against it, so am I." The Bible describes sin as a force that brings death, sickness, broken relationships, and eternal consequences.In Romans chapter 6, the Apostle Paul addresses the church, by saying "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid." We praise God that Jesus came to save us from sin and all its negative effects in our lives but sometimes, we grow comfortable allowing things in our lives that God forbids and has set us free from.It's time to live in victory and see a path forward past our struggles with sin.
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodIf God's Against It, So Am I.
I. God forbids continuing in sin, so should we.II. The Bible defines what sin is, not us. III. Spiritual revival and sinful living are incompatible.

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — WHY?

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Romans 8:16 + Romans 5:5-11 (1 Thessalonians 5:19; Psalms 139:23-24; Romans 5:5-11; 8:16; John 3:16; 1 John 4:19; Revelation 2:4; James 4:4)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!
God has given us His Spirit to indwell in our hearts. His Spirit guides, convicts, empowers and gives life. If we are not experiencing this today, then something is wrong! Could it be that we have quenched the Spirit of God and hindered what God wants us to do.
We need to revive our hearts and renew our relationship with God, but we must start with the right motive. We must seek to restore our relationship with God because we love Him. Do you love Him? Does your love for God show in your relationship with God? It truly is not about religion, but about a relationship with Him!
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodWHY?
I. Because He loves usII. Because this is personal with GodIII. Because sin hinders our relationshipIV. Because it should matter to us

REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful God — QUENCHED!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-19 (Acts 1:8; 2:2-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 & 19; Genesis 1:2; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 12:29; Galatians 5:17; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Peter 1:16; James 4:8)
 
Can you feel it? Can you feel the spiritual condition of the world around us? To be honest, it is not just the condition of the world around us, but the condition of our own hearts. Is it possible that we could be so used to going through the motions of the Christian life that we have slowly adapted to a powerless and passionless life? Are we missing something? Could God be shaking us right now to awaken His people to the life, passion, and power that we were created to live out? What if we stopped, listened, and responded?This world might be in a mess right now, but God is not finished! We might be broken, but our God is still faithful! God greatly desires to REVIVE His people to the power and purpose that we were created to accomplish. Together, let’s take a journey to seek God and ask Him to Revive our hearts!The Spirit of God is God’s presence with us in our daily lives. It guides us, empowers us, leads us, and enables us to live our lives and accomplish the mission of God. We are lost and in trouble without the Spirit of God working in our daily lives! The Spirit of God is described as a fire. A fire holds power! A fire changes the atmosphere, affects it’s surroundings, and makes an impact.The Bible warns us not to “quench” the Spirit of God, or to “quench” the power of God. Without the power of the Spirit of God, we are broken. Have we done this? Have we “quenched” the power and leading of God? Could our spiritual condition that we all feel be self-inflicted?It’s time to ask some hard questions: Have we quenched the Spirit of God, and how do we revive what has been lost?
 
REVIVE: Broken people seeking a faithful GodQUENCHED!
I. What should beA. the Spirit of God is the presence of GodB. the Spirit of God gives lifeC. the Spirit of God is a forceD. the Spirit of God brings miraculous power
II. What has changedA. we have quenched the Holy SpiritB. we have fallen asleep
 
Illustration #1: Trees blowing in extreme wind

SEE: Looking at Life God’s Way! — Eyesight not necessary.

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - 2 Corinthians 5:7 (2 Corinthians 5:6-11; Hebrews 11:1 & 6; Exodus 4:11; John 1:3; Revelation 4:11; Psalms 1:1-6; 119:9; Isaiah 55:6-11; Matthew 5:6; James 4:8-10; Ephesians 3:20)
 
Have you ever had a change in perspective? The truth is, what you see determines how you live. The Bible is given to us to help us look at life the same way God looks at life. When we look at our circumstances, our beliefs, and our pursuits the way God looks at them, it changes us. In 2022 -- let's open our eyes and see the way God sees! “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:105Seeing life God’s way is not dependent on physical eyesight. Christians are called to “walk by faith, not by sight.” Listen to what it means to live a life of faith in God and how seeing life by faith will bring you true purpose and hope.
 
SEE: Looking at Life God's Way!Eyesight not necessary.
I. Faith sees the presence of God.that He is...A. the CreatorB. the ReasonC. the Judge
II. Faith sees the possibilities of God.

SEE: Looking at Life God’s Way! — I Can See Clearly Now

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (FBC, Executive Pastor; Thrive Church, Lead Pastor) - Mark 8 (Psalms 119:105; Mark 8:13-25)
 
Have you ever had a change in perspective? The truth is, what you see determines how you live. The Bible is given to us to help us look at life the same way God looks at life. When we look at our circumstances, our beliefs, and our pursuits the way God looks at them, it changes us. In 2022 -- let's open our eyes and see the way God sees! 
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:105
Clarity is a necessity. If you can’t see things clearly then you will struggle through life. Too often we have a lack of clarity as Christians. It’s time to bring clarity to your confusion. We will be closing out the series SEE by studying three aspects that brought clarity to a blind man. If you’re ready to see clearly, then take a listen to the message, “I Can See Clearly Now!"
 
SEE: Looking at Life God's Way!
I Can See Clearly Now
 
I. The leading of God brings clarity.
A. His leading was personal
B. His leading was private
 
II. The touch of God brings clarity.
A. His touch was mysterious
B. His touch was miraculous
 
III. The work of God brings clarity.
A. His work was progressive
B. His work was perfect

SEE: Looking at Life God’s Way! — The View From the Top

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Psalms 18:1-3 (Psalms 9:9-10; 18:1-3; Romans 8:28-39; 12:1-2; Isaiah 55:8-9; Revelation 1:8; Proverbs 18:10; Philippians 4:6-7 & 19; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57)
 
Have you ever had a change in perspective? The truth is, what you see determines how you live. The Bible is given to us to help us look at life the same way God looks at life. When we look at our circumstances, our beliefs, and our pursuits the way God looks at them, it changes us. In 2022 -- let's open our eyes and see the way God sees! “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119:105Seeing life God's way means gaining His perspective on your circumstances. In life, our problems are big, scary, and impossible to overcome. But God offers us the ability to run to Him as our high tower and gain a fresh perspective. Take a listen for an encouraging look at life God's way as we are encouraged to find safety and hope in Christ.
 
SEE: Looking at Life God's Way!The View From the Top
I. You get a change of perspective.II. You find a place of safety.III. You return to a position of hope.
 
Illustration #1: Pastor Chris + Trisha Andrews in front of One World Trade Center
Illustration #2: Dense fog over One World Trade Center
Illustration #3: Perspective #1 of One World Trade Center
Illustration #4: Perspective #2 of One World Trade Center