Fellowship Baptist Church

Full Tank: Finding Rest in Christ

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - Matthew 11:28-30 (Matthew 11:28-30; John 10:10; Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 26:3; Romans 8:28)
 
Are you running on empty?Are you exhausted, stressed, anxious, and so busy that you don’t even know what rest is anymore? This is not what God wants for His children. God wants us to have an abundant life!God commanded a day of rest, and tells us how to find rest for our souls in His Word. The Christian life should not be lived running on empty but rather with a full tank, ready to advance the Kingdom of God.
 
Full Tank: Finding Rest in ChristI. Get fed up!II. Come to Jesus!III. Get yoked with Jesus!IV. Learn from Jesus!
 

Elephant in the Room ---The Social Media Trap

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 9:27; Romans 5:12; 6:23; Proverbs 27:1; James 4:14-16; Luke 16:19-31; Genesis 2:7; Revelation 20:12-15; Matthew 25:41; John 3:16; 14:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:8 & 21
 
We are called to follow Jesus even in the face of our changing culture. As His followers we must ask the question, "What does the Bible say?" as we make our decisions and form our beliefs on today's current issues. 
In this episode we will tackle...the social media trap. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
The Social Media TrapWhat can we do to avoid the social media trap?1. Guard your mind2. Live intentionally3. Pursue your relationship with Jesus

Level Up :: VBS 21 - Level Up (Sunday)

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - Genesis 1:27 & 31; Psalms 139:14; Romans 5:8 & 12; 1 John 1:9; John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Matthew 5:14-16
 
Vacation Bible School - Sunday
Level Up :: Unlocking God's Purpose for Your Life!
 
Level Up Sunday - VBS Family Day
 
Level Up
I. Created by GodA. God Created You>>> 1. to know Him>>> 2. to serve HimB. God designed you>>> 1. with purpose (fearfully)>>> 2. with uniqueness (wonderfully)
II. Broken by sin / Transformed by GodA. Adam blew itB. We have to deal with itC. Jesus diet to fix itD. Jesus will forgive it
III. Who we are in ChristA. I am God's child and He is my FatherB. I am who He says I am>>> 1. You are not who others say you are! You are who God says you are!>>> 2. You are not who you think you are. You are who God says you are!
 
IV. Living out our IdentityA. We are the light of the WorldB. We are brighter as we get closer to JesusC. We are meant to shine so that others can see Jesus
 

Living out our Identity :: VBS 21 - Level Up (Thursday)

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - Ephesians 5:8 (Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 5:14-16)
 
Vacation Bible School - Tuesday
Level Up :: Unlocking God's Purpose for Your Life!
 
Living out our Identity
1. We are the light of the World.2. We are brighter as we get closer to Jesus.3. We are meant to shine so that others can see Jesus.

Who we are in Christ :: VBS 21 - Level Up (Wednesday)

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:17
 
Vacation Bible School - Tuesday
Level Up :: Unlocking God's Purpose for Your Life!
 
Who we are in Christ
>>> I AM GOD'S CHILD AND HE IS MY FATHER>>> I AM WHO GOD SAYS I AM> You are not who others say you are! You are who God says you are! You are not who you think you are. You are who God says you are!

Broken by Sin + Transformed by God :: VBS 21 - Level Up (Tuesday)

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - Romans 5:8 & 12; 1 John 1:9
 
Vacation Bible School - Tuesday
Level Up :: Unlocking God's Purpose for Your Life!
 
Broken by Sin + Transformed by God
>>> Adam blew it>>> We have to deal with it>>> Jesus died to fix it>>> Jesus will forgive it

Created by God :: VBS 21 - Level Up (Monday)

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - Genesis 1:27 & 31; Ephesians 2:4, 5 & 10; Psalms 139:14
 
Vacation Bible School - Monday
Level Up :: Unlocking God's Purpose for Your Life!
 
Created by God
1. God Created You>> to know Him to serve Him with purpose with uniqueness just the way you are no matter who you are

Life Verse :: Knowing God / Jeremiah 18

Steve (guest speaker) - Jeremiah 18:1-23; Psalm 46:1-11
 
As a Christ follower, the unexpected struggles in life often leave us questioning what we know about God. The more we walk into these unknown struggles with what we do know about God, will carry us thru the unknown into a deeper personal knowledge of who He is.
Knowing God (Jeremiah 18)
I. God’s WordA. directionB. clarity
II. God’s Word requires a responseA. obedienceB. disobedience
III. Our Response has results

Dark Clouds. Deep Mercy.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Lamentations 3 (Lamentations 3:1-4, 7-8, 11, 15, 17-18 & 21-26; Psalms 34:17-18; 77:12; 2 Peter 3:18)
 
Storms and tragedy can roll into your life at any moment. Life can suddenly get dark and become uncertain. In these times it is easy to question God and doubt everything. In the midst of the dark clouds hovering over our lives, God brings to light His mercy and hope!How do you walk through the storms of life? Only by the deep mercy of God! Through this message Pastor Tony Liuzzo will share his family’s journey of God’s grace in the midst of trying times.
 
Dark Clouds. Deep Mercy.---> Brokenness brings an awakening.
---> Truths that spark hope.1. God's mercies do not fail.2. God is working in the waiting.

Life Verse :: Can you hear me now? / John 10:27

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - John 10:27 (John 8:47; 10:2, 14 & 27; Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Proverbs 15:1; 20:12; Psalms 23:1 & 3-4; 37:23; 46:10; Matthew 7:21-23; 9:36; 15:8; Romans 10:10 & 17; 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Ephesians 6:4; 1 Kings 19:12; James 1:22; Hebrews 11:1)
 
Can you hear me now?
When was the last time you heard the voice of God? Sometimes we think we hear God’s voice but in reality we’ve completely missed what He’s been trying to say to us. God is asking the question, “Can you hear me now?” If you haven’t been able to hear the voice of God, then it’s time to learn why.
 
Can you hear me now? (John 10:27)
 
Three reasons we do not hear the voice of God:
I. False Identity
A. A false identity has no relationship with the shepherd.
B. A false identity excludes the heart of the matter.
 
II. Selective Hearing
A. Selective hearing is hearing what we want.
B. Selective hearing is listening to what's loudest.
 
III. Sheer Disobedience
A. Sheer disobedience prevents clear direction in life.
B. Sheer disobedience prevents faith to follow God's voice.
 
How to hear the voice of God (SHEMA):
1. You have to have faith (faith is blind).
2. You have to listen to the voice of God.
3. You have to follow God's direction.
4. You have to trust where God is leading you.

Elephant in the Room --- Death

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - 2 Timothy 1:7; Hebrews 9:27; Romans 5:12; 6:23; Proverbs 27:1; James 4:14-16; Luke 16:19-31; Genesis 2:7; Revelation 20:12-15; Matthew 25:41; John 3:16; 14:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:8 & 21
 
We are called to follow Jesus even in the face of our changing culture. As His followers we must ask the question, "What does the Bible say?" as we make our decisions and form our beliefs on today's current issues. 
In this episode we will tackle...Death. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
DeathWhy don't we want to talk about death?
What does the Bible say about death?I. Death is universal. -- it applies to everyone.II. Death is unpredictable. -- it can happen at any time.III. Death is final. -- there are no do-overs, mulligans, or restarts on life.
What happens after death?
Application:1. Live in the reality that death could be today.2. Live with confidence in Jesus and His salvation.

Crazy Things Take Crazy Faith

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - Matthew 14; Mark 6 (Matthew 14:22-33; Romans 8:28)
 
Isn’t life crazy?
It is hard to deny that life is crazy when you look at the opportunities and oppositions that surround us. Peter was faced with an amazing opportunity to walk on water. He also faced crazy opposition.
What can we learn from Peter’s experience? Crazy things take crazy faith!
 
Crazy Things Take Crazy FaithI. Ask specifically for what you want God to do.
II. Be prepared for God's answer.A. Trust God when He says yes.B. Trust God when He says no.
III. Keep your eyes on Jesus.