Fellowship Baptist Church

BENCHWARMERS: Team Meeting!

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - Hebrews 10:24-25; Colossians 3:16; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 10:9
 
Is going to church important?What does the Bible have to say about it? We believe everyone should be on the path: Worship, Grow, Serve, Go. The first part of this path is Worship. Come discover what the Bible has to say about assembling together for church.
 
BENCHWARMERS: Combating the lies that take us out of the game!
Team Meeting!
 
LIE: Regularly attending church is unimportant!
I. Why should we gather?
— God says to.
 
II. What do we do in gatherings?
— We learn from God's Word and worship Him.
 
III. What are the possibilities of gatherings?
— Great things!

Names of God: Jehovah Rapha

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Exodus 15 (Exodus 15:22-27; 2 Kings 5:10; Daniel 4:34; Psalm 34:8; Psalm 103:2-3; 1 Kings 18:30; Luke 4:14-21)
 
Bible study description:
Knowing someone's name is the very start of getting to know someone. It is what we use to call out to someone to get their attention. It is how we identify someone. 
Our God has many names. Each name of God reveals to us His character, His nature, and His attributes. Knowing His names brings us into a deeper relationship with Him because it allows us to know Him on a deeper level.
When we know His names, we can then call out to Him using His names. There is a reason that our God has so many names...there is power in the name of our God! Do you know our God by His names?
Names of God: Jehovah Rapha
I. Rapha =  the God who...A. healsB. restoresC. mends
II. HealingA. healing is a processB. Jesus' ministry is a healing one
III. ApplicationA. We must change our view of healing.B. What is God trying to teach us in our trials?C. Trust God to restore in the way that aligns to His will.D. He is a God of restoration (not just physical healing). 

BENCHWARMERS: Are you winning?

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 16 (Matthew 4:19; 6:33; 16:13-18; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; Hebrews 10:25; 2 Timothy 3:1; Acts 2:46; John 4:4; Mark 16:15)
 
We are victorious through Jesus Christ! Right?We say this all the time, but are we? Sometimes we don't feel this way because sin seems to be winning in our world today. Could it be that we feel as if we are losing because we are not embracing all that God has for us.You can't win games from the bench and you can't win battles from the sidelines. We are not called to be benchwarmers, we are called to be warriors!
 
BENCHWARMERS: Combating the lies that take us out of the game!
Are you winning?
 
LIE: We should expect defeat because we are living in evil times!
 
Why does the church prevail?
I. The Church is God's people
A. people with a calling
B. people that are connected
C. people with conviction
 
II. The Church fulfills God's purpose
 
III. The Church stands in God's power

Names of God: Jehovah Shalom

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Judges 6:1-24; Genesis 1:1-3; 43:27; Exodus 21:33-34; Leviticus 25:10; 1 Samuel 25:6; Joshua 10:21; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 4:4-7; Romans 12:18
 
Bible study description:
Knowing someone's name is the very start of getting to know someone. It is what we use to call out to someone to get their attention. It is how we identify someone. 
Our God has many names. Each name of God reveals to us His character, His nature, and His attributes. Knowing His names brings us into a deeper relationship with Him because it allows us to know Him on a deeper level.
When we know His names, we can then call out to Him using His names. There is a reason that our God has so many names...there is power in the name of our God! Do you know our God by His names?
Names of God: Jehovah Shalom
I. IntroductionA. The reasons for God’s names---1. throne names---2. location names---3. victory namesB. Key questions---1. What is the context in which this name is given?---2. What does it tell us about His character?
II. Jehovah Shalom - What does “Shalom” mean?A. The character of Shalom---1. order---2. wholeness/mended state---3. peace---4. right orientationB. The Dimensions of Shalom---1. the external dimension---2. the internal dimension---3. the eternal dimension 
III. Judges 6 - Jehovah ShalomA. The setting of JudgesB. The significance of peace in a disordered world
IV. Application

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (We believe that marriages should thrive.)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Corinthians 7:1-5 (Ephesians 5:25; Genesis 2:15-16, 18 & 23-24; 3:9; Revelation 21:2; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; John 3:16; Proverbs 5:19; John 10:10)
 
If God is part of something, it is going to grow in strength, passion, and purpose. When God created His creation in Genesis, He said, "it is good!" Everything that God made was good and should prosper.This is just as true with marriage. Marriage should not just exist, coast, or "be ok," they should thrive! Paul has addressed a number of issues in the church through the book of I Corinthians, now he speaks into marriage. You might be surprised to hear what Paul has to say about marriage.Christian marriages should be different...they should THRIVE!
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!
We believe that marriages should thrive!
 
How marriages thrive:
I. Embrace God's design for marriage
A. embrace your different roles in marriage
B. embrace the value of your differences
C. embrace what it means to be "one flesh"
 
II. Meet each other's needs
 
III. Exercise the gift of intimacy

Names of God: Jehovah Rapha - Part 2 + Jehovah Nissi

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Exodus 15 & 17 (Exodus 4:1-3; 15:25-26; 17:8-16; Jeremiah 30:17; Mark 2:16-17; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:5; Luke 8:2; Psalms 103:2-3; Revelation 21:4; James 5:14-16; Acts 5:30)
 
When we see the American flag displayed, we recognize it as a symbol of freedom. It represents America, our nation, our freedom, and the land that we love. When we go to the Olympics, every country proudly runs into the stadium waving their flag, as a way to announce which country they are representing. This concept is in scripture as well.
During a great war that God's people were facing, Moses declared the Lord was their banner! We serve, live, and fight under the banner of our great God! When Satan's army sees us coming, they know that they are not at war with us, but with the God that we all serve. Our God is Jehovah Nissi! He is our Banner!
 
Bible study description:
Knowing someone's name is the very start of getting to know someone. It is what we use to call out to someone to get their attention. It is how we identify someone. 
Our God has many names. Each name of God reveals to us His character, His nature, and His attributes. Knowing His names brings us into a deeper relationship with Him because it allows us to know Him on a deeper level.
When we know His names, we can then call out to Him using His names. There is a reason that our God has so many names...there is power in the name of our God! Do you know our God by His names?
Names of God: Jehovah Rapha - Part 2 + Jehovah Nissi
Jehovah Rapha - Part 2III. God desires for us to know that He is our HealerJehovah Rapha = I AM the God who healsIV. He is GREATER than all sicknessVI. Application
Jehovah NissiI. Background/ContextII. The LORD My BannerIII. Application

Names of God: Jehovah Rapha - Part 1

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Exodus 15 (Exodus 3:7; 14:5-6, 13-16 & 22-31; 15:2-3, 5-6 & 22-26; Micah 7:19)
 
Out of all names of God, one of our favorites is Jehovah Rapha...The God who Heals! Why does this name mean so much to us? Because we are all broken! Some need physical healing, maybe emotional healing, but for sure, we all need spiritual healing. This name means that God gives hope! This name means that God is hope! Have you experienced God as Jehovah Rapha? He is the God who heals!
 
Bible study description:
Knowing someone's name is the very start of getting to know someone. It is what we use to call out to someone to get their attention. It is how we identify someone. 
Our God has many names. Each name of God reveals to us His character, His nature, and His attributes. Knowing His names brings us into a deeper relationship with Him because it allows us to know Him on a deeper level.
When we know His names, we can then call out to Him using His names. There is a reason that our God has so many names...there is power in the name of our God! Do you know our God by His names?
Names of God: Jehovah Rapha - Part 1
I. God desires for us to know He caresII. God desires for us to know He is a God who conquers

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (We don’t mix right and wrong.)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Corinthians 5:2-13 (1 Corinthians 5:1-2 & 6-13; 15:33-34 Luke 12:1; James 1:8; Matthew 5:16; Proverbs 27:6 & 17; Galatians 6:1; Hebrews 10:24)
 
Have you known people that have grown up in church, lived out the Christian life, had obvious fruits of the Spirit in their lives, and then they fall away from God. I know this happens for a number of reasons, but we must acknowledge one of the obvious ones.Paul, in I Corinthians 5, explains how people take subtle steps, in their lives, that end up leading to major problems. Are we aware of this danger? Are we making this same mistake?Good news! Paul not only warns us, but teaches us how to make this right in our lives.
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!
We don't mix right and wrong.
 
Purge out of your life the wrong kind of friends (influences)
A. we are to reach the lost
B. we are to confront the saved that are slipping
C. we are to remove fellowship with those that refuse to get right
 
Illustration #1: Unleavened Bread
 
Illustration #2: Bread

Missions Update 2022: Missionary Edgar Feghaly (Middle East)

Missionary Edgar Feghaly (Middle East)
 
Take a listen to this Missions Update from Missionary Edgar Feghaly. Dr. Edgar Feghaly will share how God opened the Middle East before him.
Dr. Edgar Feghaly was saved in 1956 in Beirut, Lebanon, after hearing the Gospel through the efforts of American missionaries. He immediately began serving the Lord as a young person and was called to preach as a young adult. After a brief time in the United States for training, Dr. Feghaly returned to Lebanon with his wife Rosann, where they served the Lord throughout the Lebanese War.
As doors have opened across the Middle East and West Africa, the Lord has used Dr. Feghaly to plant churches in these Muslim regions. The Feghalys continue to train and labor alongside national pastors throughout the 10/40 window and are seeing the Lord work through their ministry in miraculous ways.

DIFFERENT: Because normal isn’t working (We guard our hearts from sexual temptation.)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - I Corinthians 5-7 (1 Peter 2:11; 5:8; John 10:10; Ephesians 5:3; 6:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:3; 5:1 & 3; 6:12; Matthew 5:28; Genesis 2:24-25; 3:1; Psalms 101:3; James 1:15; 2 Samuel 11:2 & 4; Lamentations 3:51; 1 John 4:4; Proverbs 4:23; Hebrews 10:25)
 
Do you like to lose? Of course not! Nobody likes to lose. There are certain areas of our lives that the enemy is gaining ground and winning victories, but can we see it?
1 Corinthians addresses a major tool of the enemy that he uses to destroy families, marriages, and churches. Do you know what it is? We will expose this tool of Satan that he has used over and over to win so many victories. Are you ready to fight back? We must learn how!
 
DIFFERENT: Because normal isn't working!We guard our hearts from sexual temptation.
I. The dangers of pornA. porn and sexual lust is SINB. porn and sexual lust is a tool of Satan--- 1. Satan uses sexual sin to capture us--- 2. Satan uses sexual sin to control us
II. The destruction of porn
III. The defeat of pornA. accept God's standardB. remove temptationC. guard your heartD. don't fight alone
 
Illustration #1: Bridgerton IMDB Warning Guide
 
Illustration #2: Netflix Warning Labels

Names of God: Jehovah Jireh

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Genesis 22 (Genesis 22:1-19; James 2:20-26; Hebrews 11:1-2 & 17-19; Joshua 3:15-16)
 
In Genesis 22, we learn another name of God that comes from a complicated situation. Abraham is instructed to do something that would take a huge step of faith.
It is easy to say that we have faith in God, but God calls us to take action steps of faith. Faith is more than words, it is acting out our trust in God. When we do, we will discover that God is Jehovah Jireh! God has already gone before us to provide! He will never let us down!
 
Bible study description:
Knowing someone's name is the very start of getting to know someone. It is what we use to call out to someone to get their attention. It is how we identify someone. 
Our God has many names. Each name of God reveals to us His character, His nature, and His attributes. Knowing His names brings us into a deeper relationship with Him because it allows us to know Him on a deeper level.
When we know His names, we can then call out to Him using His names. There is a reason that our God has so many names...there is power in the name of our God! Do you know our God by His names?
Names of God: Jehovah JirehI. Jehovah JirehJehovah Jireh = God will provideA. Jehovah = "He will be"B. Jireh = "to see"C. Application

Don’t Listen to the Waves

Pastor Scott Cramer (Lead Pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church) - Matthew 14:22-33
 
Feeling overwhelmed by the happenings all around you? Distracted by the worries and fears that seem to be so loud and present in your life? Find help and hope in the Words that Jesus spoke to the waves. 
 
Don't Listen to the Waves
1. Sending2. Storm3. Supplication4. Stepping5. Sinking6. Saving7. Scolding8. Serenity