Fellowship Baptist Church

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

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 4)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Hebrews 8-10 (Hebrews 8:1-13; 9:1-28; 10:1-25; Exodus 25:40)
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 4
I.  RecapA.  Jesus is Better--- 1.  Better Than Angels--- 2.  Better Than Moses--- 3.  Better Than the PriesthoodB.  Don't Look Back
II.  Jesus is Better Than the Tabernacle and the LawA.  Shadows and CopiesB.  The Old Covenant is Not SufficientC.  The Old Covenant Was Made to Be ReplacedD.  Christ's Superiority to the Places and Rituals of the Old Covenant

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

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 3)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Hebrews 2-5 & 7 (Hebrews 2:16-18; 3:1-19; 4:1-3 & 14-16; 5:1-14; 7:1-28; Psalm 110:4; Genesis 14:12-24)
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 3
I. Jesus is Better than Mosesa. Proofs and Argumentsb. Don’t Turn Back in the WildernessII. Jesus is the Great High Priesta. “After the Order of Melchizedek”b. “Consecrated Forevermore”

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.

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 2)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:1-4 (Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:1-4; Psalm 2:1-14; 45:6-7; 97:7; 102:25-27; 104:4; 110:1; 2 Samuel 7:14)
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 2
I. Background: Jewish Religion in the Roman Empire
II. Doing the Work of Cultural Context
III. The Warning Passages: A Note
IV. High Christology
V. The Son is Superior to the Angelsa. Argumentation Method: Overwhelming with Old Testament Evidenceb. The Son's Relationship to the Fatherc. The Son's Position Compared to the Angelsd. The Son's Eternal Naturee. Christ is Victorious
VI. Exhortationa. Lesser to Greater
Illustration: Athanasius of Alexandria
 

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

Don’t Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews (Week 1)

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Galatians 1:11-17; Hebrews 1:1-7; 2:3
 
When the going gets tough, every Christian faces the temptation to return to old habits and ways of thinking. But what do you do when a whole church community wants to return?
In this study, we'll find that the author of Hebrews gives a simple but complex answer: "Don't look back; Jesus is better."
Don't Look Back: The Epistle to the Hebrews
Week 1
I. What the Gospel Is and Is Nota. it IS NOT an offerb. it IS an announcementc. it IS news of a changed stated. it IS a challenge to all other powers
II. The Epistle to the Hebrewsa. dateb. authorc. audienced. message
III. Structure of the Epistle to the Hebrewsa. God is speaking to us in his Son. b. Jesus is better than the Torah or the angels. c. Jesus is better than Moses or the Promised Land. d. Jesus is better than the priesthood.e. Jesus is better than the sacrifices and superior to the Old Covenant. f. Jesus is the fulfillment of everything to which the OT heroes were looking.
Illustration: The Priene Calendar Inscription
 

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.