Worship Service

The Blessed Life

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 11:23-26 (Deuteronomy 31:8; Hebrews 11:23-26; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 22:6)
 
No one sets out on a mission to fail at life. We all have it in us to strive for success! The big question is, how do so many end up struggling through life? God has a plan for each of our lives, and none of His plans involve failing. God has laid out clear foundational principles to live the Blessed Life!
 
The Blessed Life
 
Foundations for a blessed life:
I. The stand that you take.
II. The choices that you make.
 
Illustration #1: House being sided
 
Illustration #2: Line being snapped by a house
 
Illustration #3: Line level tool

Hot Mess: Thriving as a Mom

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 10:38-42 (Luke 10:2, 33-34 & 38-42; Genesis 2:2; John 15:4-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Psalms 23:1-3)
 
If there was one word that describes how a  mom feels, it would be busy....or tired...or maybe stressed. OK, maybe there are a few words that could be used to describe how a mom feels, but you get the point. We all wish there were more hours in the day to get things done, but we feel like we are constantly falling behind. Jesus taught a valuable lesson in Luke 10 on what mom, actually all of us, need most! Why survive as a mom, when we could be thriving!
 
Hot Mess: Thriving as a Mom
I. We need to be called out
A. Jesus confronts her anxiety
B. Jesus confronts her attitude
 
II. We must have our priorities in order
A. we must make it a priority to renew yourself
B. we must make it a priority to spend time with Jesus
C. we must make it a priority to grow in His Word

Going Above & Beyond!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 3:20-21
 
What's next for Fellowship Baptist Church? God has been so good to us and has blessed us in so many ways. God has allowed our church to expand our reach through our new remodeled auditorium. This is all for the glory of God and for the Gospel!
God has made us promises in His Word and we stand and claim these promises. He said that He would do exceedingly, abundantly, ABOVE what we ask or think! As we follow God's leading, we are asking God to allow us to experience this! Let's go above and beyond to help people find and follow Jesus!
 
Going Above & Beyond!
1. God has more for us!2. He holds the power!3. It's all for His glory!
 
Illustration #1: Fellowship Baptist Church (original building)
 
Illustration #2: Pastor & Mrs. Dinoff (FBC Founders)
 
Illustration #3a: FBC Church Services
 
Illustration #3b: FBC Church Services
 
Illustration #4: Pastor William Dinoff (FBC Founding Pastor)
 

Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH — Sound Mind

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - II Timothy 2:6-7 (2 Timothy 2:1, 3 & 6-7; John 14:16-18; 1 John 4:4 & 18; Isaiah 26:3-4)
 
It's time to go on the offensive with our Mental Health. Yes, we are going to battle our thoughts and feelings, but we must be ready. 
We talk about what the world and life throws at us and it is a lot, but let's not forget what God has given us. We have been equipped by God to fight anxiety, stress, and fear! Let's rise up and push back!
 
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH
"Sound Mind"
 
God has given us...
1. A spirit of power!
2. A spirit of love!
3. A sound mind!
 
A Mental Health Playlist

Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH — Dealing with Depression

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Kings 19:1-19 (I Kings 19:1-19; Psalms 6:6; Jeremiah 20:18)
 
All of us have bad days, this is simply part of life. But let's talk about how life feels when the bad days don't go away. We will face seasons in our life where we feel as if things will not get better. Depression is real! It is an overwhelming feeling of defeat that doesn't just go away. It is important that we know that there is hope!
The Bible not only gives us examples of good people that faced times of depression, it also gives us the truths of how they experienced change and victory. Please know that even when we don't feel like it, there is hope!
 
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH
"Dealing with depression"
 
How to deal with depression:
1. Don't deal with it alone!
2. Know that God cares!
3. Listen to the whispers of God!
— God whispers truth
— God whispers hope
— God whispers purpose
 
Mental Health Resources
 
Illustration #1: Christine's Story (Pastor Tony Liuzzo and sister, Christine Atwood)
 
Illustration #2: Christine Atwood with family

Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH — God's Battle Plan for Anxiety

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Philippians 4:6-8 (Proverbs 4:23; 23:7; Romans 8:31; 12:2; Philippians 4:6-8; John 8:32; 13:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:7-8; Psalms 27:13-14; 118:29; 143:5 & 8)
 
Anxiety can consume and tear us apart. The Bible is clear that anxiety is not part of God’s plan for our lives. The good news is that God has given us a battle plan for anxiety. We can experience victory!
 
Let's talk about...MENTAL HEALTH
"God's battle plan for anxiety"
 
1. Tell God every anxious thought.
2. Ask God for help.
3. Thank God for the good in your life.
4. Fill your mind with truth.
 
Mental Health Resources

Hope for You! (Easter at Fellowship :: 2024)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - James 1:15; 1 Peter 2:24; Romans 5:12 & 17; 10:9-10 & 13; John 10:10 & 17-18; 11:25; Ephesians 2:1
 
We love to celebrate Easter because it represents victory and hope! The day Jesus rose again and conquered death changed the world forever! But when we look at the world around us, we don't always feel like we live in victory. Why? Because we daily push through struggles, disappointments, and hurts.  Maybe it's time to revisit the Easter story to understand why it brings hope. Let's not live frustrated with the reality of this broken world. Let's embrace the hope that Jesus gave us that changes everything!
 
Easter at Fellowship
 
Hope for You!
 
There is hope for you...
1. because Jesus is greater!
2. because Jesus changes everything!
3. because Jesus offers hope!
 
Illustration #1a: Michigan ("M")
 
Illustration #1b: The Ohio State Buckeyes ("O")
 
Illustration #1c: Nike
 
Illustration #1d: McDonalds
 
Illustration #1e: Amazon Smile
 
Illustration #1f: Amazon Logos
 
Illustration #2: A cross
 
Illustration #3: A modern day tombstone
 
Illustration #4: A typical tomb during Jesus' time

Love for You! (Good Friday at Fellowship :: 2024)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 7:6; 15:13; 18:39-40; 19:23 & 30; Mark 15:7 & 34; Isaiah 53:4-6; Hebrews 12:2; Galatians 2:20
 
Every Good Friday, we pause to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose the cross? Corporate punishment happened in different ways, but the cross was reserved for special circumstances. Jesus could have died for our sins in other ways, so why the cross?  When we understand the purpose of the cross, we understand the great love that God showed us on Good Friday!
 
Good Friday at Fellowship
 
Love for You!
1. He took our guilt!
2. He took our shame!
3. He took our punishment!
**IT IS FINISHED!**
 
Illustration #1: Jesus & Barabbas
 
Illustration #2: Jesus carries cross
 
Illustration #3: Walking out of a courtroom with a guilty verdict

Grace for You! (Easter Communion at Fellowship :: 2024)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 14:8-10; 22:6-12; John 13:25-26 & 28; Matthew 26:23; 1 Corinthians 11:28
 
One of the most powerful words in any language is the word Grace! Grace means that you get what you don’t deserve. Grace gives us second chances, love when you don’t deserve it, and hope when things seem hopeless.One of the greatest illustrations of Grace happened in the least expected place to the least expected person. This story illustrates just how amazing Grace truly is!
 
Easter Communion at Fellowship
Grace for You!
 
Illustration #1: Wedding head table
 
Illustration #2: Thanksgiving dinner table
 
Illustration #3: Last Supper (traditional depiction)
 
Illustration #4A: Last Supper (three sides)
 
Illustration #4B: Last Supper (three sides)

THIS IS LOVE! — The power of God's love!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 3:14-18 (1 John 2:6; 3:1, 11, 14, 16-18 & 24; 13:34-35; Romans 8:16; Philippians 2:4-5 & 7-8; Matthew 5:40-44; 9:36; Hebrews 10:24)
 
Have you ever been afraid of something? We all have things in our lives that consume our minds and cause us to have that overwhelming feeling called fear. In First John chapter 4, John explains the power of God's love that removes fear from our heart.We don't have to fear the future. We don't have to fear hell or the judgement to come. Jesus has already conquered our sin, so there is no fear of these things when we know God! Fear may hold power, but it is no match for the power of God's love!
 
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love! 
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
 
This is Love!
"The power of God's love."
 
Guarantees:
1. You will die
2. You will stand before God
3. You will be judged
 
Salvation:
I. Starts with an encounter with God.
II. Requires confessing.
III. Brings change.
A. God lives in us
B. We are in Christ
IV. Brings peace.
 
 
Illustration #1: Pastor Dave & Tony Liuzzo with their Dad in the hospital

THIS IS LOVE! — How love works!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 3:14-18 (1 John 2:6; 3:1, 11, 14, 16-18 & 24; 13:34-35; Romans 8:16; Philippians 2:4-5 & 7-8; Matthew 5:40-44; 9:36; Hebrews 10:24)
 
We are, without even trying, selfish! It's hard to admit, but it is the truth.
We naturally put our needs before others. We have an inward desire to be first. First John teaches us that God's love puts others before ourselves. We don't just show love by the things we say, but by the things we do. When God's love is lived out in our lives, it impacts the people around us in a powerful way.
 
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love! 
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
 
This is Love!"How love works!"
This is how love works...I. It should be obvious.II. Do the unexpected.III. See the need.IV. Meet the need.

THIS IS LOVE! — God's love changes everything!

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I John 1:4-10 (1 John 1:1-10; 2:3-5; 5:2-3; John 15:13; Ephesians 5:11)
 
Have you ever felt that life isn't working? That something is just not right?The book of First John explains that the love of God is so powerful! When we accept Christ, we receive the Spirit of God in our lives. This means we have God's love in our lives. The truth is that you can't stay the same if you have this love residing in you! God's love changes everything!
 
Series description:
What motivates you? What drives you in life? One of the most powerful emotions and forces in life is love! 
The truth is, love is powerful! Love can change your life and the lives of those around you. Not the “love” we see in movies, this goes way deeper than that! True love is powerful because true love comes from God. We think we understand love because of what we see and experience in the world around us, but true love, God’s love is so different!
Are you ready to discover true love that can draw you closer to God, heal relationships, and transform every aspect of your life? Let’s go on a journey together to understand this kind of love. Join us as we study the book of first John to discover the power of God’s love!
 
This is Love!
"God's love changes everything!"
 
How God changes us:
I. Walk in the light.
Are you walking in the light?
--- A. Are you in fellowship with those in your life?
--- B. Are you living as a hypocrite?
II. Get things right with God.
--- A. be honest with God (confess)
--- B. make Godly changes
III. Watch God work!
 
Illustration #1A: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
 
Illustration #1B: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
 
Illustration #1C: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
 
Illustration #1D: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
 
Illustration #1E: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.
 
Illustration #1F: Tree roots that have grown into the downspouts drain pipe/line.