Fellowship Baptist Church

The Honeymoon Season (Real Marriage)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Genesis 2:24; Mark 10:9; 1 John 4:8​ & 19; Ephesians 5:​1-2, 22-23 & 25​; John 15:10-11​; Philippians 2:8
 
The honeymoon season of marriage is a time when love feels effortless, exciting, and deeply fulfilling—marked by strong emotional and physical connection, a constant desire to be together, and a tendency to see the best in one another. It’s a season where affection flows naturally, attention feels undivided, and the relationship is light, hopeful, and full of promise.
But then the honeymoon season comes to an end… or does it have to?
What does it take for a marriage not only to start well, but to stay good—and even grow better with time?
The short answer: it takes God.
But what does that really mean?
Let’s break the idea that the honeymoon season must fade. If God is good, and God designed marriage to be good, then we should seek His design and learn how to walk in it—so we can continue to enjoy the good He intended for us all along.
 
Series description:
Let’s be honest—most marriages aren’t nearly as strong as they look. Behind the smiles, many relationships are slowly falling apart. Not overnight, but little by little. Communication breaks down. Attention fades. The compliments stop. The flirting disappears. What once felt exciting and full of life becomes routine, distant, and cold.And eventually, people begin saying what they never thought they would: “I love them… but I’m not in love anymore.”That’s not where it started—but it’s where many end up.This series is about getting real. No pretending. No sugarcoating. We’re going back to “The Best Day Ever”—the wedding day—and walking through what actually happens next. The highs, the lows, the struggles, and the seasons no one prepares you for.Because real marriage is hard. It takes work. It takes humility. It takes God.But here’s the truth—your marriage doesn’t have to stay broken, distant, or empty. With God’s help, what feels dead can live again.
 
Real Marriage
God's Design - Imperfect People - Lasting Love
The Honeymoon Season
 
How do we stay in the honeymoon season?
- God
- God is love
- love is action
- action is living out God's instruction
- living out God's instruction brings joy
 
How do we stay in the honeymoon season?
1. (Husbands) Lead Them
A. lead with initiative
B. lead spiritually 
C. lead humbly
 
Illustration #1: Pastor Tony & Jenny Liuzzo - 1995 as freshmen at PCC
 
Illustration #2: Pastor Tony & Jenny Liuzzo - The First Kiss
 
Illustration #3: Pastor Tony & Jenny Liuzzo - The Wedding Cake
 
Illustration #4: Pastor Tony & Jenny Liuzzo - Professional photos at Taco Bell
 
Illustration #5: Pastor Tony & Jenny Liuzzo - Honeymoon at Disney World

From Finished Work to Empty Tomb (Risen Savior — Lesson 1)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​John 19:30-42​; 20:1-10​ (John 19:30-42; 20:1-31​; 21; Acts 1:1-​4 & 6-11​; 1 Corinthians 15:​5-7 & 12-20​; Matthew 28:8-10 & 16-20; Mark 16; Luke 24:13-43​ & 50-53)
 
In this opening lesson, we move from the final words of Jesus on the cross to the first glimpse of the empty tomb, tracing the tension between death, waiting, and resurrection hope.
John 19–20 shows us that the finished work of Christ is not the end of the story, but the foundation for everything that follows. Even in moments of silence and confusion, God is still at work!
 
Series description:
In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.
 
Risen SaviorEncounters After the ResurrectionLesson 1: From Finished Work to Empty TombJohn 19:30-42; 20:1-10Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
 
​1. The Finality of the CrossA. ​real ​sufferingB. ​finished ​workC. ​fulfilled ​prophecies​2. The In-BetweenA. ​a ​time of ​griefB. ​an ​act of ​devotionC. ​a ​moment of ​silence​3. The Empty TombA. ​the ​discoveryB. ​the ​investigationC. ​the ​belief
 
Lesson 1 - Notes

The Best Day Ever (Real Marriage)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 2 Corinthians 6:14; Proverbs 22:6; 27:6 & 17; Genesis 2:21-25; 3:1; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:2 & 4; Ephesians 6:2-3; Mark 10:9
 
Let’s be honest—most marriages aren’t nearly as strong as they look. Behind the smiles, many relationships are slowly falling apart. Not overnight, but little by little. Communication breaks down. Attention fades. The compliments stop. The flirting disappears. What once felt exciting and full of life becomes routine, distant, and cold.And eventually, people begin saying what they never thought they would: “I love them… but I’m not in love anymore.”That’s not where it started—but it’s where many end up.This series is about getting real. No pretending. No sugarcoating. We’re going back to “The Best Day Ever”—the wedding day—and walking through what actually happens next. The highs, the lows, the struggles, and the seasons no one prepares you for.Because real marriage is hard. It takes work. It takes humility. It takes God.But here’s the truth—your marriage doesn’t have to stay broken, distant, or empty. With God’s help, what feels dead can live again.
 
Real Marriage
God's Design - Imperfect People - Lasting Love
The Best Day Ever
 
God's plan for marriage
1. Preparation for marriage
2. Purity in marriage
--- A. sex before marriage is sin
--- B. sex is a gift for marriage
3. Severance for marriage
4. Permanence in marriage
--- A. God's plan is unity
--- B. God's plan is permanence
5. The testimony of marriage
 
 
 
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Salvation 101 — ​Saved, Sealed ​& Born Again (Lesson 5)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​​​Ephesians 1:13; 2:8-9; 4:30; Colossians 1:14; Romans 5:1 & 20; 6:1-2; 7:19-20; 8:15-17; 10:10; 11:6; 12:10; John 1:12-13; 3:3-7; 6:37-39; 10:28-29; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:8 & 17; 6:18; Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-15; Hebrews 9:15; 10:10-14; 12:6-7; 1 John 2:25; 3:1-5; 4:18; 5:13; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Galatians 2:16 & 20; 3:26; Titus 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19; Matthew 7:21-23; 13:23; 18:15; Philippians 4:7; Luke 8:12-14
 
This series has taken us deep into the doctrine of salvation. We’ve explored rich biblical terms like remission, regeneration, repentance, redemption, and many others—each one revealing just how beautiful, powerful, and complete our salvation truly is. Yet even with this understanding, many still wrestle with important questions: Can salvation be lost? Can someone walk away from their faith? What happens if a believer returns to a life of sin? And what about the most difficult questions—like taking one’s own life—does that undo salvation?
As we conclude this series, we turn to two foundational truths: being sealed and being born again. These are not just theological terms—they are anchors for our assurance. In Christ, our salvation is not fragile or uncertain; it is secure. Because of who He is and what He has done, we can rest with confidence and peace, knowing that we are forever held in Him.
 
Series description:
Have you ever wondered how God can be perfectly just and yet show boundless mercy and grace at the same time?This lesson dives into the heart of God’s salvation, exploring key truths that change everything about how we see Him and ourselves. Let’s study how God is holy and just, and yet, He still gives mercy and grace!Get ready to see salvation not as something we earn, but as a gift that displays the amazing character of God!
 
Salvation 101Understanding the Doctrine of SalvationLesson 5: ​Saved, Sealed ​& Born Again
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
 
​1. Saved2. Sealed3. Eternal Security5 Biblical truths that explains eternal securityA. the finished work of ChristB. our position of graceC. our relationship with GodD. the seal of the Spirit of GodE. peace and confidence with God
 
Lesson 5 - Notes

Salvation 101 — Redemption, Remission, Repentance, Reconciliation, Regeneration & Sanctification (Lesson 4)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​​​Romans 3:24-25; 10:9-10; 13-14 & 17; Exodus 6:6; 13:13-14; Hosea 3:1-3; Colossians 1:14, 16 & 20-22; Isaiah 59:2; John 3:3-4; 8:34; Matthew 3:8; 25:41; Galatians 3:13; 4:5; 5:17; Titus 2:14; 3:5; Ephesians 1:7; 5:26-27; Acts 2:37-38; 3:19; 9:6; 10:43; 13:3; 20:28; 26:20; 1 Corinthians 2:14-15; 6:11 & 19-20; Jeremiah 50:34; Luke 1:77; 13:3; 24:47; Hebrews 2:17; 9:22; Micah 7:19; Psalms 103:12; 119:105; Hebrews 8:12 & 16-19; Mark 1:4; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Timothy 2:21-22; 1 John 1:9
 
What does it mean to be saved? It is a wonderful thing to know that we have been rescued from hell—but salvation is far greater than just that. Salvation is the complete work of Christ in our lives. It begins when the Spirit of God convicts our hearts, leading us to repent of our sin and turn to Him in faith.Through His sacrifice, Jesus redeems us by His blood—paying the price for our sin. He reconciles us to God, restoring a broken relationship and making us right with Him. He then regenerates us, giving us new life—spiritually alive where we were once dead.
Salvation is not just about saying a prayer; it is a transformation. Through Jesus Christ, everything changes—our identity, our relationship with God, and our eternal future.
 
Series description:
Have you ever wondered how God can be perfectly just and yet show boundless mercy and grace at the same time?This lesson dives into the heart of God’s salvation, exploring key truths that change everything about how we see Him and ourselves. Let’s study how God is holy and just, and yet, He still gives mercy and grace!Get ready to see salvation not as something we earn, but as a gift that displays the amazing character of God!
 
Salvation 101Understanding the Doctrine of SalvationLesson 4: Redemption, Remission, Repentance, Reconciliation, Regeneration & Sanctification
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
 
1. Redemption
2. Remission
3. Repentance
4. Reconciliation
5. Regeneration
6. Sanctification
 
Lesson 4 - Notes

I Love You! (BEFORE I GO — The Final Teachings of Jesus)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 15:9-13 (John 15:9-15; Psalm 23:3; 107:1; Romans 8:16)
 
In the final moments before Jesus gave His life for the sins of the world, He looked at His disciples and told them He loved them. The Creator of the universe spoke these words to men He knew would soon fail Him—and still, He chose to love.Then He went even further: ‘Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’ Jesus wasn’t just speaking about love—He was about to demonstrate it in the most powerful way.No matter where you’ve been or how you’ve fallen short, this truth remains: you are deeply loved by the Creator of the universe, with a love greater than any other.
 
Series description:
Jesus knew exactly when—and how—His life would end. On the night before the cross, He gathered with His disciples for one final meal. But this was more than a supper. It was a moment of preparation.Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, Jesus chose to spend His final hours teaching—not crowds, not strangers, but the ones He loved. These were not casual words. They were intentional. Urgent. Eternal.​ In John 13–16, we hear the heart of Jesus. His love, His compassion, His mission, and His promises. These are His final teachings before He took on our sin and endured the cross. And though spoken long ago, these words still speak powerfully today—shaping how we live, love, serve, and follow Him.Before He went to the cross, Jesus made sure we knew what mattered most.
 
BEFORE I GO: The Final Teachings of Jesus
I Love You!
 
Abiding in God's love:
1. Walk in obedience
2. Live with joy

You Need Me! (BEFORE I GO — The Final Teachings of Jesus)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 15:1-8 (John 14:6, 26-27 & 30-31; 15:1-8; Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Psalms 1:1-3; Hebrews 12:1)
 
On the way to the garden, in some of His final moments before the cross, Jesus gives His disciples a powerful picture: “I am the vine, ye are the branches.” In the Gospel of John 15:1–8, He teaches that real spiritual life doesn’t come from effort—it comes from connection.
The Spirit of God lives in us, changes us, and produces fruit through us. But Jesus makes it clear: without Him, we are lifeless and fruitless.
Join us as we discover what it truly means to abide in Christ. Jesus is teaching us how to live a fulfilled life that truly makes a difference.
 
Series description:
Jesus knew exactly when—and how—His life would end. On the night before the cross, He gathered with His disciples for one final meal. But this was more than a supper. It was a moment of preparation.Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, Jesus chose to spend His final hours teaching—not crowds, not strangers, but the ones He loved. These were not casual words. They were intentional. Urgent. Eternal.​ In John 13–16, we hear the heart of Jesus. His love, His compassion, His mission, and His promises. These are His final teachings before He took on our sin and endured the cross. And though spoken long ago, these words still speak powerfully today—shaping how we live, love, serve, and follow Him.Before He went to the cross, Jesus made sure we knew what mattered most.
 
BEFORE I GO: The Final Teachings of Jesus
You Need Me!
 
1. God created you to bear fruit
2. You must abide in Christ
A. "to stay" - be consistent in your walk
B. "be connected" - connect with what matters
3. God will pur​ge what doesn't belong
 
Illustration #1: Vineyard
 
Illustration #2: Fruit of the vine (cluster of grapes)

Salvation 101 — Foreknowledge, Predestination, Election & Free Will (Lesson 3)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​​Romans 8:29-30 (Romans 8:28-30 & 38-39; 9:4 & 9-18; 10:9-10, 13-14 & 17: Ephesians 1:4-5 & 11; 2:1; 5:25; John 3:16; 6:37 & 44; 7:37; 10:11 & 28-29; 14:15 & 23; Acts 13:48; 16:31; Luke 14:26; Psalm 103:19; Daniel 4:35; Isaiah 42:1; 46:9-10; Genesis 2:9 & 16-17; Joshua 24:15; Matthew 11:28; 22:33-40; ​1 John 4:1; Joshua 24:15; Deuteronomy 7:6; 30:19; Acts 7:51; 10:34; Hebrews 12:25; Proverbs 1:24-25; 1 Peter 1:2; 5:10; 2 Peter 3:9)
 
Have you ever read words like predestination or election and felt unsure what they really mean? You’re not alone. These are some of the most misunderstood doctrines in the Bible.In this study, we’re not just going to define terms—we’re going to discover the heart behind them. When seen through the lens of God’s love, these truths are not cold or confusing…they are deeply comforting. Come learn how a sovereign God still gives real choice, and how His foreknowledge and love work together for His perfect purposes.
 
Series description:
Have you ever wondered how God can be perfectly just and yet show boundless mercy and grace at the same time?This lesson dives into the heart of God’s salvation, exploring key truths that change everything about how we see Him and ourselves. Let’s study how God is holy and just, and yet, He still gives mercy and grace!Get ready to see salvation not as something we earn, but as a gift that displays the amazing character of God!
 
Salvation 101Understanding the Doctrine of SalvationLesson 3: Foreknowledge, Predestination, Election & Free WillRomans 8:29-30Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
 
I. Calvinism (TULIP)
A. T-Total depravity
B. U-Unconditional election
C. L-Limited atonement
D. I-Irresistible grace
E. P-Perseverance of the Saints
 
II. Sovereignty 
 
III. Free Will
A. God created man with free will
--- 1. God created man able to choose
--- 2. Why free will? Because of love!
--- 3. Why love? Because we are made in His image and God is love.
--- B. Scripture repeatedly calls people to choose
C. Jesus invited people to come
--- 1. People resist God
--- 2. People refuse Christ
 
IV. Foreknowledge
A. God knows the future
B. God foreknew who would believe
 
V. Predestination
A. Did He predestinate who would be saved?
B. Did He predestinate that He would save us?
--- 1. believers are predestined to adoption
--- 2. predestination concerns inheritance 
 
VI. Elect
A. Israel was an elected nation
B. Christ is the chosen one
C. Believers are elect "in Christ"
 
Lesson 3 - Notes

You're Not Alone! (BEFORE I GO — The Final Teachings of Jesus)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​John 14-16 (John 4:24; 14:12-14, 16-18 & 25-27; 16:1-4, 7-11 & 13; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Genesis 1:1-2 & 26; 1 John 5:7; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5; Matthew 7:16; 28:19; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:20; 12:3; Galatians 5:22; Acts 1:8; 2 Peter 1:21; Romans 8:11; Ephesians 3:20)
 
On the night before the cross, Jesus gathered His disciples and prepared them for what was to come. Though He was about to leave, He promised they would not be alone. He told them the Comforter—the Holy Spirit—would come to dwell within them, guiding them, convicting them, and giving them peace. What an incredible promise!
 
In John 13–16, Jesus reveals that God would not only be for us, but also with us and in us. Because of this, we are never alone.
 
Series description:
Jesus knew exactly when—and how—His life would end. On the night before the cross, He gathered with His disciples for one final meal. But this was more than a supper. It was a moment of preparation.Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, Jesus chose to spend His final hours teaching—not crowds, not strangers, but the ones He loved. These were not casual words. They were intentional. Urgent. Eternal.​ In John 13–16, we hear the heart of Jesus. His love, His compassion, His mission, and His promises. These are His final teachings before He took on our sin and endured the cross. And though spoken long ago, these words still speak powerfully today—shaping how we live, love, serve, and follow Him.Before He went to the cross, Jesus made sure we knew what mattered most.
 
BEFORE I GO: The Final Teachings of Jesus
You're Not Alone!
 
1. The Spirit gives new life
2. The Spirit gives peace
3. The Spirit brings conviction
4. The Spirit of God empowers us
 
I. A divine force
II. Miraculous power
III. Might​y work
 
Illustration #1: The Trinity
 
Illustration #2: Wind

Salvation 101 — Mercy, Justification & Grace (Lesson 2)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​​2 Timothy 1:9; 3:16; Titus 2:1 & 11; 3:5; Genesis 3:2-4, 9, 15 & 21; Ephesians 2:1, 4-5 & 8; Romans 3:19 & 24-26; 5:1; Psalm 100:5; 103:8; 106:1; 107:1; Deuteronomy 32:4; Revelation 20:13-14; 21:8; Matthew 14:14; 18:21-22; 20:1-15; 25:41; John 1:14 & 16-17; Luke 4:22; Acts 15:11
 
Have you ever wondered how God can be perfectly just and yet show boundless mercy and grace at the same time?This lesson dives into the heart of God’s salvation, exploring key truths that change everything about how we see Him and ourselves. Let’s study how God is holy and just, and yet, He still gives mercy and grace!Get ready to see salvation not as something we earn, but as a gift that displays the amazing character of God!
 
Series description:
Have you ever wondered how God can be perfectly just and yet show boundless mercy and grace at the same time?This lesson dives into the heart of God’s salvation, exploring key truths that change everything about how we see Him and ourselves. Let’s study how God is holy and just, and yet, He still gives mercy and grace!Get ready to see salvation not as something we earn, but as a gift that displays the amazing character of God!
 
Salvation 101Understanding the Doctrine of SalvationLesson 2: Mercy, Justification & GracePastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
 
I. Mercy
A. why does God's mercy matter?
man's condition
1. spiritually dead
2. guilty before God
B. mercy comes from God's character
C. mercy does not cancel justice
 
II. Justification
A. God is just
B. God is holy
C. God judges sin
D. we are justified by the cross
 
III. Grace
A. grace is part of His character
B. Jesus is a visual of God's grace
C. His words displayed His grace
D. His works displayed His grace
E. grace is required for salvation
 
Lesson 2 - Notes

Better is Coming! (BEFORE I GO — The Final Teachings of Jesus)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​John 13 & 14:1-6 (John 13:17-18, 21, 27 & 33-38; 14:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:26; Matthew 26:39; Revelation 21:3-5; Luke 13:5)
 
Our world is filled with people who walk through life with troubled hearts. Life brings heartaches, disappointments, and problems that can weigh heavily on us. In the Gospel of John, chapter 13, Jesus humbly washes the disciples’ feet and then begins addressing several difficult realities they will soon face. By the time we come to chapter 14, the mood has shifted, and Jesus speaks directly to their troubled hearts. What He says next brings incredible hope.
Maybe you are carrying a heavy heart today. If so, take comfort in the words of Jesus—there is hope, and things will get better.
 
Series description:
Jesus knew exactly when—and how—His life would end. On the night before the cross, He gathered with His disciples for one final meal. But this was more than a supper. It was a moment of preparation.Knowing the suffering that awaited Him, Jesus chose to spend His final hours teaching—not crowds, not strangers, but the ones He loved. These were not casual words. They were intentional. Urgent. Eternal.​ In John 13–16, we hear the heart of Jesus. His love, His compassion, His mission, and His promises. These are His final teachings before He took on our sin and endured the cross. And though spoken long ago, these words still speak powerfully today—shaping how we live, love, serve, and follow Him.Before He went to the cross, Jesus made sure we knew what mattered most.
 
BEFORE I GO: The Final Teachings of Jesus
Better is Coming!
 
Why troubled hearts:
1. because people will hurt us
2. because Satan will oppose us
3. because we lose people we love
4. because of the failures we carry
 
Better is Coming!
I. Heaven is Coming!
II. Jesus is the Way!
 
Illustration #1: Fellowship Baptist Church Logo

Salvation 101 — Introduction & Grace (Lesson 1)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - ​​Ephesians 2:8 (2 Timothy 1:9; 3:16; 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1 & 11; 3:5; John 1:14 & 16-17; 3:3-7; 16; 8:32; Romans 3:10 & 23-24; 5:8 & 12; 6:23; 8:29-34; 10:9 & 17; James 1:15; Revelation 20:14-15; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Ephesians 2:4-5 & 8-9; Acts 3:19; 15:11; 16:30-31; 1 John 5:11-13; Matthew 14:14; 18:21-22; 20:1-15; Psalms 106:1; 107:1; Luke 4:22)
 
We talk about being “saved.” But saved from what? Saved how? Saved by whom? Words like grace, mercy, repentance, justification, and sanctification fill our worship songs and prayers — but too often, they remain undefined.Salvation 101 is a deep dive into the doctrine of salvation — the foundation of the Christian faith. If salvation is the greatest gift we’ve ever received, shouldn’t we understand how it works? Before we go deeper, we go back to the basics. Because strong believers are built on solid foundations.
 
Salvation 101Understanding the Doctrine of SalvationLesson 1: Introduction & GraceEphesians 2:8Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
 
​I. Doctrine
II. Sound Doctrine
III. The Doctrine of Salvation
A. The sinfulness of man
B. The penalty and judgement for sin
C. God's love and provision
D. Christ's finished work
E. Salvation is by grace through faith (not works)
F. The required response: repentance and faith
G. Assurance of salvation
IV. Grace
 
Lesson 1 - Notes