Fellowship Baptist Church

Faithful God :: Faithful to be our Help

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Exodus 2 (Romans 8:28; Psalms 46:10; 146:5; Isaiah 50:9; Exodus 2:10, 12 & 15-25; 3:1 & 13-15 Acts 7:20-28; Matthew 6:6)
 
God is ALWAYS at work! Even when we can’t see Him work, He is working.
The Bible says that God is our Help. God loves us as His children and He is always standing with us. God has a mission for our lives and He is faithful to help us every step of the way.
God was helping Moses in some amazing ways through some unexpected people to prepare him for something big. God might be working on you right now and you are viewing it as God picking on you rather than God helping you.
God is our help! Our God is faithful to be our help!
 
Faithful God :: Faithful to be our Help
LESSONS1. God is faithful to help in ways we can't see.2. God is faithful to prepare us.3. God will help us by making life uncomfortable.4. God will help us by breaking us.5. God will help us through other people.
 

FORWARD >> Forward as the Church

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 16:18 (Ephesians 2:2; 4:16; 6:12; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Matthew 4:19; 6:33; 16:13-18; 28:18-19; Acts 2:47; 1 Peter 2:4-5; Romans 12:10; Hebrews 10:24-25; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
 
On a daily basis we face extreme spiritual warfare. We experience this through marriage conflict, depression, division and constant resistance as we try to move forward through life.
While Jesus was training the disciples, He described His plan that would push back the powers of darkness. He called them to part of something that Satan would have no power to overcome.
The good news is that we are also called to this same plan. We can live victorious when we embrace this amazing plan to move forward with the power of God. Do you know what it is? Discover what that plan is as the church.
 
FORWARD >> Forward as the Church
Matthew 16:18
I. We are connected through the churchA. we are connected to a familyB. we are connected to edification
II. We are stronger as the churchA. we have each other's back!B. we move forward together!
III. We are victorious as the church

Fight to the Finish

Pastor Dave Liuzzo (Executive Pastor) - 2 Timothy 2:1-4 (1 Timothy 6:12; Galatians 5:17; 6:9; Ephesians 6:12; 2 Timothy 2:1-4; 4:7-8; Matthew 16:24; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Philippians 1:20; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Proverbs 4:23; Hebrews 5:14)
 
Have you ever felt like giving up? Fighting the good fight of faith can be exhausting! And if you’re not careful, you’ll want to quit. How do we continue to fight the good fight of faith while there is so much pulling us down? DON'T STOP FIGHTING!
 
Fight to the Finish
2 Timothy 2:1-4
I. You Have to be StrongA. strength does not come without weightB. strength does not come without weakness
II. You Have to be FaithfulSpiritual faithfulness is defined in two ways:A. loyaltyB. consistency
III. You Have to EndureA. conditioning of your heartB. spiritual nutrition in your diet
IV. You Have to Untangle

Jesus: The Great Philosopher - Part 2

John Sullivan (Trustee & Deacon) - Matthew 6:19-20; 12:1-8; 15:11; 20:16; Genesis 1:1-5; 3:1-7; John 1:1-14; Colossians 1:15-20
 
We know Jesus as many things: Redeemer, Savior, Friend. But the first Christians thought of him in another way: as a great philosopher, who offered up a way of thinking about how people should live their lives in the here-and-now. Explore how seeing Jesus’ teaching as a whole-life philosophy can impact the way we see the world.
 
Jesus: The Great Philosopher (Part 2)
I. Recap
II. Physics and Metaphysics
III. Knowing

The Generous Life :: Living Out the Generous Life

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 25 (Mathew 6:33; 24:3 & 12; 25:14-26; Luke 6:38; 12:48; 1 Corinthians 4:2; Revelation 1:8; 22:13; Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:2-4; Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:6 & 8)
 
Our world is changing around us at a rapid pace. We hear the words, “End Times” talked about now more than ever. The more important subject to address is our role and mission during these challenging and changing times.
God has a plan to reach the world and it all started with His great love and generosity. His generosity shocked the world! If we are going to make a difference, then we must learn to be like Christ and live THE GENEROUS LIFE!
 
The Generous Life :: Living Out the Generous Life
Matthew 25
 
I. We are blessed by the Master!
II. We have a responsibility with our blessings!A. We are responsible to make God first in all things.B. We are responsible to be generous with what God has given us.1. Do you give of your time to God?2. Do you give of your abilities to God?3. Do you give of your money to God?
III. We are blessed according to our generosity!A. Generous living has a generous return.B. Generous living has an eternal reward.

Jesus: The Great Philosopher - Part 1

John Sullivan (Trustee & Deacon) - Matthew 5:1-20
 
We know Jesus as many things: Redeemer, Savior, Friend. But the first Christians thought of him in another way: as a great philosopher, who offered up a way of thinking about how people should live their lives in the here-and-now. Explore how seeing Jesus’ teaching as a whole-life philosophy can impact the way we see the world.
 
Jesus: The Great Philosopher (Part 1)
I.   Jesus as Philosopher
II.  Philosophy as a Concept
A. Existence
B. Knowledge
C. Ethics
D. Politics

The Generous Life :: Our Call to the Generous Life

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 2 Peter 1:1-4 (Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Peter 1:1-4; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 12:1; Philippians 1:21; 3:14; 4:19; Galatians 2:20; Matthew 16:24; Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Psalms 24:1; Luke 6:38)
 
Our world is changing around us at a rapid pace. We hear the words, “End Times” talked about now more than ever. The more important subject to address is our role and mission during these challenging and changing times.
God has a plan to reach the world and it all started with His great love and generosity. His generosity shocked the world! If we are going to make a difference, then we must learn to be like Christ and live THE GENEROUS LIFE!
 
The Generous Life :: Our Call to the Generous Life
2 Peter 1:1-4
 
Principles to live by to accomplish our calling:
I. We exist for the mission of God
A. Are you committed to the mission?
B. Are you living out the mission?
II. God supplies the needs for the mission
A. All that we have comes from God
B. All that we have belongs to God
C. All that we have is for the mission of God
III. Rely on His promises; accomplish the mission!

Fact or Fiction :: The truth about Jonah - Part 2

Derek Bujak - Jonah 2 (Jonah 2:1-10; Psalm 9:17; 16:9-10; 31:5 & 22; Luke 16:23-26; 1 Corinthians 15:42 & 51-54; Matthew 27:45; 28:1; John 19:14 & 31)
This Bible Study will show how the story of Jonah is fact rather than fiction and will demonstrate how the Book of Jonah validates the truth of the scriptures as a whole. By taking an expository look at the book of Jonah, we will promote a deeper approach to Bible study by uncovering some hidden, but valuable lessons.

The Generous Life :: Our Generous God

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Matthew 24 & John 3 (Matthew 5:28; 24:3 & 12; 28:20; Genesis 3:17; Romans 5:8; 8:22; Daniel 12:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 2 Timothy 3:1 & 4; John 3:16-17)
 
Our world is changing around us at a rapid pace. We hear the words, “End Times” talked about now more than ever. The more important subject to address is our role and mission during these challenging and changing times.
God has a plan to reach the world and it all started with His great love and generosity. His generosity shocked the world! If we are going to make a difference, then we must learn to be like Christ and live THE GENEROUS LIFE!
 
The Generous Life :: Our Generous God
Matthew 24 & John 3
 
Biblical principles that explain end times:
Principle #1 - The world will decline from the curse
Principle #2 - Sin will multiply and spread
Principle #3 - The great falling away
 
Our Generous God
I. His generosity is driven by love
II. His generosity is sacrificial
III. His generosity is life changing

Fact or Fiction :: The truth about Jonah - Part 1

Derek Bujak - Jonah 1 (2 Peter 1:16-21; John 1:42; 7:52; Acts 9:32; 11:18; 14:15; 17:24-25; Matthew 4:12-16; 12:39-40; 16:4; Jonah 1:1, 8-9 & 12; 2 Kings 14:25; Joshua 19:13 & 16; Isaiah 9:1)
This Bible Study will show how the story of Jonah is fact rather than fiction and will demonstrate how the Book of Jonah validates the truth of the scriptures as a whole. By taking an expository look at the book of Jonah, we will promote a deeper approach to Bible study by uncovering some hidden, but valuable lessons.

The Power of Decision

Pastor Bryce Copeland (Student Pastor) - 1 Samuel 30 (1 Samuel 27:1; 29:3-5; 30:1-6, 9-15 & 22-23; Psalms 27:1)
 
Did you know that you have the power to change your future? It's called the power of decision. Every decision you make has a place in shaping your future. In short, the decisions you make, make you.
In 1 Samuel 30, David was faced with some tough decisions and the decisions he made directly shaped his future. It's time to harness the power of decision to make this your best year yet!
 
The Power of Decision
1 Samuel 30
David had to make some decisions:
I. Press through your pain.
II. Find strength in your stress.
III. Continue without some of your companions.
IV. Give God the glory!
 

Blessings from the Bottom of the Barrel

Bob Burney (Bob Burney Live! :: WRFD 880 AM - The Word) -  (1 Kings 17:1-16) 1 Kings 17:1-16; 1 Peter 4:12