Fellowship Baptist Church Fellowship Baptist Church

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; 1 Timothy 5:17; Mark 9:33-35; 16:15; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 3:8-11; 1 Peter 1:8-9, Matthew 6:5a, Galatians 4:16, Hebrews 5:11-14)
 



As Paul brings the letter to a close, he challenges the believers to be a different kind of people. His words encourage us to prioritize servant leadership over mere talents and gifts. We are called to actively engage in the lives of others through discipling and mentoring, and to embrace a life of obedience to Jesus and His commands. The result is a local church that reflects the power and beauty of the Gospel!



 

Series description:
We believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change—Gospel Change!

 

Gospel Change"A Gospel Centered Church"1 Thessalonians 5:12-28
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I. Servant leadership is valuedII. Discipleship is practicedA. confront those who are doing wrongB. help those who are strugglingC. Be patient and forgiving toward everyoneIII. The sanctified life is pursuedA. what we should say yes toB. what we should say no toC. what we all need

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Hebrews 11:23-26 (Deuteronomy 31:8; Hebrews 11:23-26; Psalm 119:11; Proverbs 22:6)
 
No one sets out on a mission to fail at life. We all have it in us to strive for success! The big question is, how do so many end up struggling through life? God has a plan for each of our lives, and none of His plans involve failing. God has laid out clear foundational principles to live the Blessed Life!

 



The Blessed Life
 
Foundations for a blessed life:
I. The stand that you take.
II. The choices that you make.
 

Illustration #1: House being sided
 

Illustration #2: Line being snapped by a house
 

Illustration #3: Line level tool

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11 (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10; 4:13-18; 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 & 11-22; Luke 4:16-21; Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:23-25; Ephesians 4:1-3 & 21-32; John 11:32-36; Romans 10:13-14; 12:10-15; 13:10-13; Matthew 5:4; 1 Peter 1:3-9)
 



We have hope because of the Gospel!
 
In this study, we will see how a believer can have hope even in the face of the certainty of death, and the uncertainty of the future! We will be challenged to allow this hope to not only give us peace in our grief, but to motivate us to lives of continued faithfulness!



 

Series description:
We believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change—Gospel Change!

 

Gospel Change"A Gospel Hope"1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11
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I. Comfort one anotherA. the Gospel is a message of hopeB. Our hope is reaffirmed in communityII. Edify one anotherA. the Gospel is the message that everyone needs to hearB. our hope should motivate us to action

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Luke 10:38-42 (Luke 10:2, 33-34 & 38-42; Genesis 2:2; John 15:4-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18; Psalms 23:1-3)
 
If there was one word that describes how a  mom feels, it would be busy....or tired...or maybe stressed. OK, maybe there are a few words that could be used to describe how a mom feels, but you get the point. We all wish there were more hours in the day to get things done, but we feel like we are constantly falling behind. Jesus taught a valuable lesson in Luke 10 on what mom, actually all of us, need most! Why survive as a mom, when we could be thriving!

 


Hot Mess: Thriving as a Mom
I. We need to be called out
A. Jesus confronts her anxiety
B. Jesus confronts her attitude
 
II. We must have our priorities in order
A. we must make it a priority to renew yourself
B. we must make it a priority to spend time with Jesus
C. we must make it a priority to grow in His Word

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (1 Thessalonians 2:11-12; 3:6-12; 4:1-12; 1 Peter 2:9-12; Matthew 5:9; Galatians 6:1-10)
 


Gospel change is life change! When a person believes in Jesus and is saved, they are made new! Part of following Jesus is learning, growing, and changing to be more like Him in the way we live our lives.
 
In this lesson, we will see how Paul challenged the believers in Thessalonica to be obedient to Christ’s commands and to live a life that was distinctly different from the world around them! As we study, we will learn how we can live a life that reflects the power and grace of the Gospel!


 

Series description:
We believe the Gospel has the power to change lives, but how often do we see this transformational power in the lives of people we know?In this series, we will consider the example of Paul’s Gospel preaching ministry in the ancient city of Thessalonica. As we study 1 Thessalonians, we will see the difference the Gospel makes, and be challenged with practical steps that we can take to become more effective Gospel witnesses! Our world is desperate for real change—Gospel Change!

 

Gospel Change"A Gospel Lifestyle"1 Thessalonians 4:1-12
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I. A life of sexual purityII. A life of intentional love1. be a peacemaker not a troublemaker2. be a contributor not a taker

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 3:20-21
 
What's next for Fellowship Baptist Church? God has been so good to us and has blessed us in so many ways. God has allowed our church to expand our reach through our new remodeled auditorium. This is all for the glory of God and for the Gospel!
God has made us promises in His Word and we stand and claim these promises. He said that He would do exceedingly, abundantly, ABOVE what we ask or think! As we follow God's leading, we are asking God to allow us to experience this! Let's go above and beyond to help people find and follow Jesus!

 


Going Above & Beyond!
1. God has more for us!2. He holds the power!3. It's all for His glory!
 

Illustration #1: Fellowship Baptist Church (original building)
 
Illustration #2: Pastor & Mrs. Dinoff (FBC Founders)
 
Illustration #3a: FBC Church Services
 
Illustration #3b: FBC Church Services
 
Illustration #4: Pastor William Dinoff (FBC Founding Pastor)