Fellowship Baptist Church

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #3

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 1:19-23; 2:4-6, 14-18 & 23; 5:3-20; Isaiah 7:10-16; 11:1; Micah 5:2; Hosea 11:1; Jeremiah 31:15; Galatians 3:23
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #3
I. Wrapping Up the BeatitudesView 1: Entrance requirementsView 2: A description of characterView 3: An invitation to wisdom
II. Salt and LightPrincipal 1: Actions MatterPrincipal 2: What you do, do to glorify the Father
III. Fulfilling the law and the prophetsQuestion 1: What does "fulfillment" mean in Matthew?Answer: Different things at different timesQuestion 2: What does it mean to "fulfill" the law and the prophets?Answer 1: The law was our schoolmasterAnswer 2: The transformation of the law in the Sermon on the Mount

BREAKTHROUGH

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Mark 9:14-29 (Mark 9:14-29; Hebrews 4:15; Ephesians 4:23; 6:10-12, 14 & 17-18; John 8:44; Philippians 4:8)
Sometimes things in life can just feel completely overwhelming. I’m sure you can relate. We can face some problems that seem to have the upper hand on us. 
In our minds, we give up and admit defeat. There is a force behind the problems of this world. Satan is the ruler of darkness and works through life’s problems to make us feel defeated.
We must wake up and understand that we are God’s children! We were created to stand against evil and to live out the power of God! The disciples experienced a time of spiritual defeat in the gospels, but Jesus stepped in and taught them how to experience a breakthrough!
It’s time we stand in the power of prayer to experience spiritual breakthroughs in our lives.
 
BREAKTHROUGH
When we need a breakthrough:I. We must deal with our doubtII. Confront the real problemIII. Embrace the power of prayer

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #2

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Matthew 2:1-14; 4:23; 5:1-12; Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Exodus 1:15-22; 2:1-4; 32:15
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #2
I. A Prophet Like Me from Among YouA. The Setting of the Sermon: A MountaintopB. The Promises of MosesC. Fulfillment in the Story of JesusD. On the Mountaintop: A New Law
II. The BeatitudesPrinciple 1: Focus on the Structure of the BeatitudesPrinciple 2: Focus on the Audience of the BeatitudesPrinciple 3: Focus on the "For" in each BeatitudePrinciple 4: Focus on the Beginning and the EndPrinciple 5: Focus on the Invitation into Kingdom Life

Don‘t Quit in the Pit

Mark Bishop (Senior Pastor, GracePointe Baptist Church) - Jeremiah 38:6 (Jeremiah 8:20-22; 20:9; 38:6-11; 1 Corinthians 3:9; 1 John 4:4 & 7; Psalm 23:4; 133:1; John 14:6; Isiah 26:3)
 
Don't Quit in the Pit
 
Intro 1. turned people against him 2. tormented his mind 3. tried to get him to quit I. Help in the Brethren II. Hope in the Book III. Healing in the Balm 
 
Truths about the balm
1. found on a certain tree on a certain hill
2. everyone has access to the tree
3. it's free

The Sermon on the Mount: Living in the Kingdom of Heaven --- Lesson #1

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Daniel 7:1-3, 9-10, 13-14; Matthew 4:1-11; 26:62-64; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Mark 10:23-31, 35, 41-45; John 18:36; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; Titus 3:1-2
 
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus, and the most important. Throughout this series, we'll look at the Sermon as the foundation of what Jesus thought, believed, and taught, and ask how we ought to live because of what it says.
The Sermon on the Mount"Living in the Kingdom of Heaven"
Lesson #1I. The Sermon on the Mount: Four Greek WordsWord 1: Μακάριος (Makarios)Word 2: τέλειος (Teleios)Word 3: βασιλεία τῶν οὐρανῶν (Basileia ton ouranon)Word 4: καρδία (Kardia)
II. Context of the SermonTheme 1: FulfillmentTheme 2: Heaven Meets EarthTheme 3: The Wisdom to Live a Virtuous Life
III. TakeawaysTakeaway 1: Read the Sermon for What It IsTakeaway 2: Concentrate on How the Sermon Teaches Us to “Flourish” by Living a Virtuous Life

Falling in Love with the Church

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - 1 Corinthians 12 (1 Corinthians 12:1-27; Romans 12:4 & 6; Ephesians 4:12 & 16; John 1:12; 12:32; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:1-2)
 
Have you ever fallen in love?How about with the church? It’s hard to get involved with what God is doing at Fellowship Baptist Church if you don’t love your church. You have a special part in the church and it’s time to learn what it is and how you can be a part of it.Are you ready to fall in love with the church? Listen to learn how!
 
Falling in Love with the Church
 
I. Know Your Purpose in the Church
A. Your purpose is defined by your spiritual gift
B. Your purpose is directed by the Spirit of God
--- 1. for the profiting of the church
--- 2. for the will of God
 
II. Know Your Part in the Church
A. Your part is one of many
B. Your part is intentional
C. Your part is necessary
D. Your part is connected

Elephant in the Room --- Government vs. Godly Values

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Daniel 7:1-3, 9-10, 13-14; Matthew 4:1-11; 26:62-64; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Mark 10:23-31, 35, 41-45; John 18:36; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; Titus 3:1-2
 
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...Government vs. Godly Values. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
Government vs. Godly ValuesI. The Kingdom of Heaven vs. the Kingdoms of MenPrincipal 1: Jesus is greater than any human systemPrincipal 2: Merely human systems belong to SatanPrincipal 3: The Kingdom of Heaven is an "Upside Down" Kingdom
II. How to Live in the Kingdoms of Men as a Subject of the Kingdom of HeavenPrincipal 1: Obey the law, and be subject to the authoritiesPrincipal 2: But let the Gospel be your guidePrincipal 3: You must decrease, that He may increase
III. TakeawaysTakeaway 1: Shoot your tv (or throw away your phone)Takeaway 2: Start with yourself, and expand outwardsTakeaway 3: Be clear, and remember whose subject you are

SEEK HIM :: This is God’s Will for Your Life

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 7:7-11 (Jeremiah 33:3; Ephesians 3:20-21; Matthew 6:33; 7:7-11; 8:8 & 10; 13:58; 14:28; James 4:2-3; 5:16; Luke 18:27; Philippians 2:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalms 27:8; 31:24; 118:8; Hebrews 11:6)
 
How do you pray when you desperately need a breakthrough?
How do you get answers when you don’t even have the words to pray? Should we pray with passion for our heart’s desire or should we just pray for God’s will to be done? Don’t give up on prayer just because you don’t fully understand it. God is ready for His people to not only pray, but to Seek Him!
It’s time for a revival! It’s time for victory! It’s time to seek Him!
 
SEEK HIM :: This is God’s Will for Your Life
I. Ask Big
A. ask specific
B. ask believing
 
II. Seek Passionately
A. seek what is right
B. seek Him in His Word
C. seek Him in your worship
 
III. Desire More (Knock)

Elephant in the Room --- Pornography, Sex and Purity

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 5:3-4, 6, 8 & 14; 6:16 & 18; Genesis 2:24-25; 3:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 13:4; Matthew 5:28; John 10:10; Psalms 101:3; James 1:15; 4:17; 2 Samuel 11:2 & 4; Lamentations 3:51; Proverbs 4:23; 5:19-20; 6:26-28; 1 Corinthians 6:12 & 18; 7:1-3; John 4:4; 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Corinthians 6:17
 
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...pornography, sex and purity. We will discover what God's Word says about it. 
Elephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About
Pornography, Sex and PurityI. Exposing the OppositionA. Satan uses sexual sin to capture us--- 1. changed the label--- 2. changed our perspective--- 3. changed our standard--- 4. changed our actionsB. Satan uses sexual sin to control usC. Satan uses sexual sin to destroy us
II. Embracing our VictoryHow do we embrace our victory?A. Wake up!B. Accept God's standard--- 1. God's standard guards what is good--- 2. God's standard is counter culturalC. Guard your earsD. Guard your heartE. Don't fight, FLEE!F. Remember who you are

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