Fellowship Baptist Church

The Holy Spirit :: What about speaking in tongues?

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - Acts 2 (Acts 2:1-12; 1 Corinthians 13:8-10; 14:1-6, 12-19 & 26-33; 2 Chronicles 5:13-14; Revelation 1:17; Ezekiel 1:28; 1 Samuel 19:23-24; Mark 3:22-30; Romans 5:20; John 16:8; Ephesians 4:14)
 
God is doing a work inside of you through the Holy Spirit! Join us as we continue this five week study and answer practical questions concerning the Holy Spirit and how He is at work in your life on a daily basis.
We will close out our look at 5 questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, and gain a better understanding of our relationship with him. The final question we will answer is: "What about speaking in tongues?"
 
The Holy Spirit :: What about speaking in tongues?
Acts 21. What about speaking in tongues?2. What about being slain in the spirit?3. What about the unforgivable sin, blaspheming the Holy Spirit?

Identity Crisis

Cristian Liuzzo (Real Life Students at Fellowship) - Luke 15:11-22
 
We all go through an identity crisis at one point or another. We leave God to try to find identity in the world through relationships, drugs, alcohol and social media. Yet it leaves us identifying as worthless, empty and broken.
 
When we return to God He restores our true identity found only in Him.
 
Identity Crisis
Luke 15:11-22
 
I. Worldly Identity
A. removes you from the Father
B. robs you of your blessings
C. it doesn't replenish your blessings
 
II. Self Identity
A. leaves you empty
B. leaves you wanting
C. leaves you feeling worthless
 
III. God's Identity
A. the robe
B. the ring
C. the shoes

The Holy Spirit :: What is the Fruit of the Spirit?

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - Galatians 5:22-23 (Galatians 2:20; 5:16-24; Romans 6:10-11)
 
God is doing a work inside of you through the Holy Spirit! Join us as we continue this five week study and answer practical questions concerning the Holy Spirit and how He is at work in your life on a daily basis.
We will continue our look at 5 questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, and gain a better understanding of our relationship with him. The fourth question we will answer is: "What is the Fruit of the Spirit?"
 
The Holy Spirit :: What is the Fruit of the Spirit?
Galatians 5:22-231. What is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit?2. What the Fruit of the Spirit is NOT?3. How can I see this Fruit in my life?

RELATIONSHIPS :: It's Complicated // Dealing with Bitterness & Forgiveness - "You really hurt me!"

Mike Grover (Lead Pastor; Fellowship Baptist Church, FL) - 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (1 Corinthians 5:2; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11; Romans 12:18; James 1:19; Ephesians 4:32; Acts 9:13-15, 17-19 & 26)
 
Hurt is inevitable in relationships.
 
We say things that we end up regretting. We argue and say things that hurt those that we love. These things cause bitterness, division, and brokenness. Satan loves relationships to be splintered because of bitterness.
 
God gives us hope to restore hurt and broken relationships. Check out what the Bible says about bitterness and forgiveness in our relationships. This can be a game-changer in your relationships!
 
Relationships :: It's Complicated
Dealing with Bitterness & Forgiveness
"You really hurt me!"
2 Corinthians 2:1-11
 
I. Accept the inevitability of conflict
 
II. Learn to deal with the fallout of unresolved conflict.A. Resolving conflict requires an act of forgiveness.B. Resolving conflict requires a context of sincerity.C. Resolving conflict requires a commitment of change.

The Holy Spirit :: What is walking in the Spirit?

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - Galatians 5:16 (Romans 7:14-24; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 3:20; 4:30-32; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 John 1:7-9; 5:14-15)
 
God is doing a work inside of you through the Holy Spirit! Join us as we continue this five week study and answer practical questions concerning the Holy Spirit and how He is at work in your life on a daily basis.
We will continue our look at 5 questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, and gain a better understanding of our relationship with him. The third question we will answer is: "What is walking in the Spirit?"
 
The Holy Spirit :: What is walking in the Spirit?
Galatians 5:161. What is walking in the Spirit?2. Why should I walk in the Spirit?3. How do I walk in the Spirit? How do I know that I am in the Spirit?

RELATIONSHIPS :: It's Complicated // The Power of Words - "What did you say?!"

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 4 (Genesis 1:3, 20, 24 & 26; 3:1; John 1:1 & 14; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 8:6; 10:17; Proverbs 15:1-2; 18:6 & 21; Ephesians 4:2-3, 15, 26-27, 29-30 & 32; 5:25; 6:1 & 4; Luke 6:45)
 
Relationships were created by God to make us better, bring glory to God, and fulfill the mission of God. God gave us a powerful tool to build relationships…words!
We probably don’t think of words as being a tool, but they were created by God to bring us together. What complicates relationships is when we use this tool to hurt rather than build. Relationships have been destroyed because of how we use our words, in the wrong way.
Do you use your words to bring glory to God? Do you use your words to help others? You might be surprised to discover what God has commanded concerning words and relationships.
 
Relationships :: It's Complicated
The Power of Words
"What did you say?!"
Ephesians 4
 
I. Do you use your words to hurt?
 
II. Do you use your words to help?
A. Your words should help build up people.
B. Your words should minister God's grace.
C. Your words should be filtered by the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit :: What about Spirtual Gifts?

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - 1 Corinthians 12 (1 Corinthians 12:1-11 & 14-31; Romans 12:3-8; Matthew 24:4-5; 28:18-20; Acts 2:22; 3:6; 6:8; 8:5-8 19:11-12; Ephesians 4:8-12)
 
God is doing a work inside of you through the Holy Spirit! Join us as we continue this five week study and answer practical questions concerning the Holy Spirit and how He is at work in your life on a daily basis.
We will continue our look at 5 questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, and gain a better understanding of our relationship with him. The second question we will walk thru is: "What about Spiritual Gifts?"
 
The Holy Spirit :: What about Spiritual Gifts?
1 Corinthians 12:12-13- What are they?- What are they not?- Why spiritual gifts?- Description of gifts in the Bible.- How to determine your own spiritual gift mix?

RELATIONSHIPS :: It's Complicated // Relationships are Complicated - "I love you, but you drive me crazy"

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Genesis 2:18 (Genesis 1:31; 2:18 & 20-23; 3:1, 8-12 & 21; John 15:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-13; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Matthew 18:15)
 
Relationships are complicated!
They can be great, but they are guaranteed to be messy as well. We were created by God to have relationships. Friendship, family, marriage…these are all meant to be blessings in our lives, but oftentimes, they end up, well, complicated. 
We will address the issues that make our relationships frustrating. Communication, conflict resolution, and how to treat one another are some of the topics that will be addressed.
We all need help when it comes to relationships. Let’s improve our relationships together!
 
Relationships :: It's Complicated
Relationships are complicated
"I love you, but you drive me crazy."
Genesis 2:18
I. God's Intentional Creation of Relationships
A. We are created different on purpose
B. We are brought together on purpose
C. We are brought together with purpose
--- 1. God created us with needs
--- 2. God created us to meet each other's needs
 
II. Satan's Agenda for Relationships
A. His mission was division
B. His target is your mind
 
III. God's Restoration of Relationships
A. Pursue
B. Confront
C. Restore

The Holy Spirit :: What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?

Pastor Chris Andrews (Discipleship & Missions Pastor) - 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 (Mathew 3:13-17; 23:25-28; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 12:12-13; Genesis 1:1-2; 41:38; John 14:25-26; Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-6; Romans 6:1-11; 8:9; Mark 1:6-8; Ephesians 1:13-14; Galatians 2:20)
 
God is doing a work inside of you through the Holy Spirit! Join us as we begin a five week study and answer practical questions concerning the Holy Spirit and how He is at work in your life on a daily basis.
We will look at 5 questions surrounding the Holy Spirit, and gain a better understanding of our relationship with him. The first question we will walk thru is: "What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
 
The Holy Spirit :: What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?
1 Corinthians 12:12-13
I. The Baptism of the Spirit joins us to the Body of Christ.A. You are sealed -- permanently joinedB. You are gifted -- for the benefit of your new family
 
II. The Baptism of the Spirit makes our crucifixion and resurrection with Christ a reality.

Dealing with Life's Jericho

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - Joshua 6 (Joshua 1:5, 9, 11 & 13; 2:14; 6:1-10, 15-16 & 20; 2 Peter 1:4; John 10:27; James 1:19; 1 Corinthians 15:57)
 
Everyone of us have a Jericho in life, whether we think so or not. It's the walls in life that prevent us from experiencing victory.
Sometimes getting to victory doesn’t always make sense. But in the end…if we don’t quit walking the walls WILL fall, and victory will be won.
 
Dealing with Life's Jericho
Joshua 6
I. The Wall
A. Represents the problem.
--- 1. Problems have layers.
--- 2. Problems create limitations.
B. Represents the past.
 
II. The Walk
A. Required obedience.
--- 1. To follow the leader in the midst of confusion
B. Required silence.
--- 1. In order to focus.
--- 2. In order to listen.
 
III. The Win
A. The walls fell flat.
B. The war was won.

Death to Life

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Romans 6 (Romans 5:20-21; 6:1-7, 11-12 & 14; 10:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17 & 21; 1 Peter 2:24; Genesis 3:17-18; Philippians 3:13)
 
What does the empty tomb mean for us in our daily lives?
 
Yes, it means that Jesus died and He rose again. It means that Jesus conquered death and sin. This is all true, but this means so much more! This affects every day of our lives. This offers victory for us in our daily struggles. This changes the direction in our lives. This gives hope to things that seem hopeless.
 
The empty tomb is way more than an Easter story. The empty tomb changed everything! If you are ready to move on from some of your past mistakes or you simply need some encouragement, take a listen! This message is for you!
 
 
Death to Life
Romans 6
I. The cross represents who we were.A. We were guilty.B. We were condemned.
II. The burial represents how we were changed.A. We are free from sin.B. Our past is buried.
III. The resurrection represents who we are.A. We are made new.B. We are to live a new way.
 

Faithful God :: Faithful to Provide

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Exodus 13-15 (Job 14:1; Psalms 37:39; 107:6; Exodus 13:18; 14:1-4, 8-16, 18 & 21-31; 15:1-3; 1 John 4:18)
 
Have you ever ran out of resources and options in life? You hit a spot where you have nothing left that you can do. This can be scary!
Keep this in mind; God never leads us to fail! If you are following God, then know that God does not lead us to fail! God is faithful and He always has a plan!
You might not know or understand the plan, but He is at work. Whatever you face and whatever you might need, know that our God is Faithful to Provide!
 
Faithful God :: Faithful to ProvideI. Understand where the situation came from.II. Keep moving forward.III. Wait on God to open the door.IV. Don't lose faith in the midst of the journey.V. Rejoice in the deliverance of God.