Worship Service

SEE: Looking at Life God’s Way! — TRUTH

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - John 17:17 (John 1:14 & 17; 8:32; 14:6; 16:13; 17:17; Psalms 119:160; Proverbs 30:5; Philippians 4:8; Ephesians 4:15; 6:14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
 
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 ‭119:105What is Truth? Is there truth? Where does truth come from? Does it even matter? Take a listen to this message all about truth and its importance in our daily lives.
 
SEE: Looking at Life God's Way!TRUTH
I. Explain the Biblical PrincipleII. Consider Objections
III. Offer a DefenseA. the Laws of ExistingB. the Bible
IV. Provide ApplicationA. know that lies are from satanB. live in confidenceC. never stop learningD. challenge the lies with the truth

He is...

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Isaiah 9:6 (Luke 2:1, 5 & 7; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 12:2)
 
We love the song, Silent Night because it gives us a visual of the night that Jesus was born. But in true reality, Jesus was born into the mist of chaos and problems. This was no accident, because Jesus came to bring hope to a broken world. This is what we celebrate at Christmas.Those that came to worship Jesus discovered that he truly was the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the true Prince of Peace.
 
He is...
I. He is the Wonderful Counselor!II. He is the Mighty God!III. He is the Everlasting Father!IV. He is the Prince of Peace!

Adore Him: Why was Jesus born?

Robb Redlin (Calvary Community Baptist Church, Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 11:1-3 & 6; Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 9:6-7; Psalm 45:6-7; Micah 5:2-3; Matthew 20:20-28; Colossians 3:12-13; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Titus 2:11-14
 
Why was Jesus born?
Too often Christmas is centered around baby Jesus and not the purpose of Jesus. The world is not necessarily in denial that Jesus was born, but that He died and rose again. The reality of Christmas is the death and resurrection of the Savior. We cannot Focus on the birth of Jesus and bypass His purpose. 
It’s time to look at the full picture of Christmas. Come discover the truth of Christmas.
 
Adore Him: Why was Jesus born?
I. To give us hope.II. To fulfill prophecy.--- A. it would be a human birth--- B. He had a right to David's throne--- C. He would be God Himself--- D. He would be born in BethlehemIII. To be our example.IV. To die for us.

Adore Him: The Anointed One

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Luke 2:8-11 (Luke 1:31-33; 2:8-14 & 49; Genesis 3:15; 12:3; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 53:3-6; Micah 5:2; Jeremiah 1:5; 31:15; Psalm 72:10; 139:14; Matthew 1:21 & 23; 3:13-17; 26:39; John 14:16; 19:30; Ephesians 2:10; 3:20; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Acts 1:8; Hebrews 13:5)
 
What does “Christ” mean anyways?
One of the most common names we use when talking about Jesus is the name "Christ." This name is not Jesus' last name, it is not even a nickname. It is a name that refers to Jesus' role as the long awaited Messiah of the Old Testament.
Jesus came to Earth at Christmas with a purpose and God anointed Him to accomplish that purpose. The same is true for every believer, God has anointed you to accomplish a set purpose on the Earth.
Join us this Sunday as we look into the purpose of Jesus and what being anointed meant for Him, and what it means for your life too! 
 
Adore Him: The Anointed One
 
I. You are created on purpose (there is purpose in your birth)
II. You are anointed for a purpose

Adore Him: The Great Invitation

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 2:8 + Matthew 11:28-29 (Matthew 1:23; 11:28-29; Luke 2:8-16)
 
Have you thought about why Christmas is so special? Of course your answer is probably, “because Jesus was born,” but there is more to it than this.Christmas day was an announcement that our lives could be changed forever. Every part of the Christmas story is a visual of who Jesus was and why He came. The shepherds were the first ones to hear the news and get a personal invitation to experience this.They would testify that once you encounter Jesus, you will "Adore Him!" 
 
Adore Him: The Great Invitation
I. God desires your presence.II. God desires you to know His heart.III. God will always be with us.

Who is worthy?

Drew White (Lead Pastor, Faith Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida) - Revelation 5 (Revelation 5:1-14; Philippians 2:10-11)
 
This world needs hope. Where is it? In a world that is filled with darkness and dead ends, we need a rescuer. But who is worthy to save us? Is there hope?
 
Who is worthy?
I. Is there hope?
II. Jesus IS our hope!
III. Do you have hope?

What do you see?

Tyler Chandler (former FBC Worship + Student Pastor) - Job (Job 1:1, 6, 10, 13; 2:11; 38:3-7; 39:5; 42:1-5; 15)
 
Everyone has had tough times. You have had some right? When things just get bad out of nowhere. It feels like everyday is a Monday. Like a constant state of trading water.
So what do you do?What can we learn in a time of ambiguity?

MY GOD: Do you know Him? --- My God is Good

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 31 (Psalm 25:8; 31:5, 9, 16 & 19-24; 34:8; John 10:10; James 1:17; Matthew 11:29)
 
When it comes to God, how well do you know Him?
There is a difference between being familiar with someone and actually knowing them. We all can be guilty of being familiar with God, rather than truly knowing Him. When it comes to God's character, how well do you know Him? 
We can say that God is good, compassionate, and faithful, but do we fully know what this means? We can say that we have faith, but our faith must be grounded in truth.
The more we know the character of God, the more truth we know about God, the greater our faith! Do you know MY GOD? When you do, it will change you forever!
 
MY GOD is Good
 
I. Embrace His GoodnessII. Praise Him for His GoodnessIII. Find Hope in His Goodness

MY GOD: Do you know Him? --- My God is Faithful

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Psalm 31 (Psalms 31:1-5, 9-10, 12-14, 17 & 22; Philippians 4:7; Luke 23:46)
 
When it comes to God, how well do you know Him?
There is a difference between being familiar with someone and actually knowing them. We all can be guilty of being familiar with God, rather than truly knowing Him. When it comes to God's character, how well do you know Him? 
We can say that God is good, compassionate, and faithful, but do we fully know what this means? We can say that we have faith, but our faith must be grounded in truth.
The more we know the character of God, the more truth we know about God, the greater our faith! Do you know MY GOD? When you do, it will change you forever!
 
MY GOD is Faithful
 
I. My struggles are real
A. he felt trapped
B. he felt overwhelmed
C. he felt weak
D. he felt broken
E. he struggled with fear
F. he struggled with doubt
 
II. My God is faithful
A. claim His promises
--- 1. know His promises
--- 2. believe His promises
B. claim His strength

Missions 2021 :: The Call - Taking Back the Thrive Life

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Fellowship Baptist Church; Executive Pastor + Thrive Church; Lead Pastor) - John 10:10 & 1 Samuel 30 (Isaiah 14:13-14; Genesis 3:4-5; Romans 5:12; John 10:10; 14:26; 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 8 & 16-18; Hebrews 10:24-25)
 
Have you ever been robbed? Whether or not, Satan steals from the believer more often than we realize. And it’s not our salvation that he takes, it is the abundant life God meant for us to have.
It’s time to take back what belongs to us. It’s time to take back the thrive life. According to John 10:10, God doesn’t want us just to exist, He wants us to thrive and we are going to learn how to take that thrive life back.
 
Missions 2021 :: The Call
Taking Back the Thrive Life
I. David encouraged himselfA. he remembered where God brought him from (past victories)B. he remembered who God called him to beC. he remembered what God promised
II. David inquired of God

Missions 2021 :: The Call - We Are Them

Kirk Kirkland (Revive City Church; Lead Pastor) - Acts 11:19-26 (Acts 8:1; 11:19-26; Romans 10:14 & 17; 1 Corinthians 2:4)
 
Two thousand years ago, the church at Antioch would forever change the world and how we are identified as followers of Jesus. Pastor Kirk Kirkland (Revive City Church; Lead Pastor) shares Biblical principles that distinguish this church on mission in Acts 11.
 
Missions 2021 :: The Call
We Are Them
 
I. T -- ook God's mission personally
II. H -- ad Gospel conversations regularly
III. E -- mpowered by the Spirit mightily
IV. M -- otivated others relationally

Missions 2021 :: The Call - The Call to Testify

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 2 Timothy 3:1; Matthew 24:33 & 40; 25:46; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:13-15; John 1:1-4 & 6-8; 6:68; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:1
 
The Bible tells us that there is coming a day that we will all stand before God. Those that we love and know that do not know Jesus as their savior will be cast into hell. This is something we would rather not think about, but this does not change the fact that this is going to happen.
God has given us the powerful tool to testify to reach the lost. It is not our job to change their hearts or pull them to Jesus, our job is simple, powerful, and effective…TESTIFY! This means to “bear witness” of what God has done in your life!
Answering the call to testify could have an eternal impact on those around us.
 
Missions 2021 :: The Call
I. The Great Encounter
A. you have answers
B. you are changed
C. you are the evidence
 
II. The Great Responsibility
A. you have a story to tell
B. you have experiences to share
C. you have responsibility to carry
 
III. The Great Impact