Fellowship Baptist Church

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.

Power of Prayer

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions) - 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 11:5-8; Galatians 6:2; Mark 10:51-52; Hebrews 11:1
 
God has given us a special tool to accomplish His will and grow our faith. We will focus on the power of prayer.
 
Power of Prayer1. We are burden bearing.2. We are asking God for miracles.3. We are exercising our faith.

Messy Life :: The Story of Jacob - Address the Mess

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Genesis 25:21-44 (Romans 6:12; 7:18; 12:21; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; James 4:17; Genesis 25:21-28; 27:1-4, 6-8, 18-24, 30-36 & 41-44; Psalms 51:5; Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 16:24; 19:30)
 
We would like to think that we have our lives together, but in reality behind the scenes life can be messy. We all deal with struggles, family drama, mess-ups and heartbreak.
We often describe the leaders in the Bible as heroes with halos. In reality, their lives were messy too; filled with ups and downs, family issues and set-backs.
The rest of the story is that God’s grace and mercy is greater! Our lives might be messy, but God cleans us up!
 
Messy Life :: The Story of Jacob
Address the Mess
I. We are born with a sin nature.
II. Our sin nature cultivates messes.

Elephant in the Room --- LGBTQIA+ and the Bible

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Romans 1 (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; 14:33; Psalms 51:5; 119:165; Isaiah 45:19; Genesis 1:26-28; 2:18; 18:20; 19:5-8; Ezekiel 16:49-50; Jude 1:7; Leviticus 18:13 & 22-23; 1 Timothy 1:8-10; Romans 1:18-32; Jeremiah 17:9; 2 Thessalonians 2:3)  
 
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...LGBTQIA+ and the Bible. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
LGBTQIA+ and the Bible
What does the Bible say about LGBTQIA+?I. The Bible is our final authority
II. The Bible calls homosexuality a sinWhy does God call homosexuality sin?A. It does not work because God created men and women to be different on purpose.B. It does not work because God created us to find our identity in Him.

Mentorship

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 2 Timothy 1:1-9 (2 Timothy 1:1-9; 3:10-11; Philippians 1:21)
 
What is the purpose of our lives? What is the deeper purpose of being a mom or a dad?
At the end of Paul’s life, he writes about one of his greatest joys and accomplishments. He writes about passing on what God has taught him to others. Paul is not writing about the crowds and churches he helped, but about one young man that he mentored.
We have a responsibility to take what we know and use it to mentor the next generation. What is the hope and direction of the next generation? It depends on who you are mentoring today.
 
Mentorship
I. Mentorship starts with you
 
II. Mentorship is a personal investment
A. we invest in them through prayer
B. we invest in them through time
 
III. Mentorship is speaking truth
A. cheer them on
B. stir up passion in them
C. point them to their purpose

Elephant in the Room --- Dollars & Sense: Where Money and Following Christ Connect

Greg Taylor (FBC Member) - Philippians 4:11-13 & 19; Genesis 14:22; Psalm 24:1; Ezekiel 16:17-20; Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:18; Proverbs 3:9; Malachi 3:6-10; Exodus 20:13-14; Matthew 5:21-22 & 27-28; 2 Corinthians 9:7
 
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...Dollars & Sense: Where Money and Following Christ Connect. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
Dollars & Sense: Where Money and Following Christ ConnectI. God's PartA. God owns everythingB. God controls every eventC. God provides
II. Our Part (put God first)
III. Money is a tool
IV. Money is an outlet for worship

Staying Driven on our Mission

Calvin Houser (FBC Missionary / Philippines) - Acts 20:16-38 (Acts 9:1-18 & 20-27; 20:16-20, 22-30 & 32-38; Philippians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Psalm 27:4)
 
What motivates or drives you forward as a Christian? Someone has wisely said that you need a great "why" to succeed at anything in your life.
We will break down the motivation behind the Apostle Paul himself. We will see what caused him to give his life for the cause of worldwide missions. May this help and inspire us to stay driven on our mission.
 
Staying Driven on our Mission
I. Paul had choices
A. Paul chose Christ
--- Jesus Himself appeared to Paul, but Paul still had a choice to follow
B. Paul chose commitment
--- Paul was committed to the message
--- Paul was committed even when others would not commit to him
C. Paul chose consistency
D. Paul chose courage
 
II. Paul had become a captivated captive
 
III. Paul had been compelled by the Holy Ghost to go, and he listened
A. I must submit to the Spirit's motivation in me
B. I must submit to the Spirit's mission in the World
 
IV. Paul had a clear conscience and could commended them to God
 
Application...
--- We too can choose
--- We can be easily be captivated
--- We can be controlled
--- We can become covetous
--- We can be changed

Elephant in the Room --- G/RACE: Racism and the Christian Response

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship + Missions Pastor) - Ephesians 6:12; Romans 12:1-2; Acts 1:8; 17:26; Genesis 1:27; 3:20; Revelation 7:9-10; Psalms 139:14; Philippians 2:3-9; James 2:1-4; Luke 10:27; Matthew 28:18-20; Galatians 3:28
 
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...G/RACE: Racism & the Christian Response. We will discover what God's Word says about it and how we can respond biblically. 
 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
G/RACE: Racism and the Christian Response1. We Are All One Race - The Human Race2. We Are All Created in the Image of God3. We Are to Love our Neighbor4. God Desires All People to Be Saved5. We Can Be Brothers through Jesus Christ

#nofilter :: Start Living Your Identity in Christ - Restored Identity

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 21 (John 1:42; 18:25-27; 21:3-12 & 15-17; Luke 5:4-6; 22:23-24, 31 & 61-62; Galatians 6:3; Philippians 3:3; Mark 16:7)
 
Have you ever messed up before?
Peter would definitely have to raise his hand to this question. Peter was called to be a rock, but he messed up. The last thing Peter felt like was a rock. Peter had an identity crisis and it affected him in a big way.
There is good news! God does not give up on us when we fail. Failure does not define us, God does. God's grace restores what Satan tries to take from us!
 
Restored Identity
 
I. How to have an identity crisis?
A. Take your focus off of Christ
B. Ignore the spiritual warfare (drop your guard)
--- 1. Satan breaks you down a little at a time
--- 2. Satan waits for moments of weakness
--- 3. Satan will use people to get to you
C. Run
 
II. How Jesus restores our identity
A. He calls us back to fellowship
B. He confronts the problem
C. He restores us to our purpose

Eternal Security :: Can you be sure?

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 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; Ephesians 1:13; 2:8-9; 4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:8 & 17; 6:18; Romans 5:20; 6:1-2; 7:19-20; 10:10; 12:10; 11:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19; Matthew 7:21-23; 18:15; John 1:12-13; 3:3-7; 6:37-39; 10:28-29; Philippians 4:7
 
Can you lose your Salvation? The truth is, we all sin. We all mess up in life. Is it possible to sin so much that we lose our Salvation? Does Eternal Security mean that you can live however you want with no consequences? If someone commits suicide, do they lose their salvation? Can you have complete confidence that you are saved?
What does the Bible say about this subject?
 
Eternal Security :: Can you be sure?
5 Biblical Truths to Understanding Enternal Security:1. The finished work of Christ2. Our position of grace3. Our relationship with God4. The seal of the Spirit of God5. Peace and confidence with God