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Fellowship Church MiddlebrookColossians: Stable and SteadfastStable and SteadfastJune 1, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Colossians 1:3–14, Colossians 1:21–23This Sunday, Devon continues our summer series on Colossians. In Paul's letter to the Colossians, he meant to center the early church on the unchanging truth of Christ. Using the example of Epaphras, who heard the gospel and brought it home, he reminds us that ordinary people can carry extraordinary truth. Paul prays for the believers to be filled with wisdom, to live lives that reflect Jesus, to bear fruit, endure trials with joy, and grow in gratitude, offering a spiritual guide for a gospel-shaped life. We were onc...2025-06-0237 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookActs: A Door of FaithA Door of FaithApril 27, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 14:8–28This Sunday, Devon continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 13–14, Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch. They preached across multiple cities, faced strong opposition, and ultimately saw the gospel begin to spread among the Gentiles, marking a major turning point in the early church. In the same way that God called Paul and Barnabas, He still calls ordinary people to walk through "doors of faith" to expand His Kingdom. Believers need to tune into the Holy Spirit, be intentionally present in the lives of...2025-04-2844 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookActs: Seeds of CourageSeeds of CourageMarch 16, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 7, Acts 6This Sunday, Devon continues our series on the Book of Acts. In Acts 6 & 7, he walks us through the story of Stephen—highlighting his faith, his role in the early church, and the opposition he faced that led to his martyrdom. Stephen’s vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God is a powerful affirmation of Christ’s presence and advocacy for believers. The contrast between Stephen’s faithfulness and Saul’s initial persecution of Christians illustrates the power of God’s redemption. As believers, we need to trust Go...2025-03-1739 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookActs: The Hope for AllThe Hope for AllJanuary 26, 2025 • Devon Accardi • Acts 2:14–41This Sunday, Gospel Sunday, Devon Accardi continues our series on the Book of Acts. Acts 2:14-41 focus on Peter's sermon at Pentecost. Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, boldly preaches to the crowd, explaining that Jesus’ death and resurrection fulfill Old Testament prophecy. He connects the moment to the prophecy of Joel, showing that God’s Spirit is now poured out on all people, and calls the listeners to repentance and baptism. The passage culminates with 3,000 people believing and being added to the church...2025-02-0342 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookAdvent: The Lord is My ShepherdThe Lord is My ShepherdDecember 8, 2024 • Devon Accardi • Psalm 23This Sunday, Devon Accardi continues our Advent series, focusing on the names of God and His unchanging nature. He looks at the name Jehovah Rohai, "The Lord My Shepherd." Using Psalm 23, he explores how God, as a shepherd, provides rest, security, and abundance, encouraging us to trust in His presence and provision in all circumstances. He also speaks on the dual reality of Advent as a celebration of Christ's first coming and a hopeful anticipation of His return.WEBSITE: https://fell...2024-12-0943 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookGalatians: Bearing BurdensBearing BurdensOctober 20, 2024 • Devon Accardi • Galatians 6:1–5This Sunday, Devon teaches from Galatians 6:1-5, looking at the importance of restoring others gently when they falter. He underscores that walking in step with the Holy Spirit is vital for every believer; spiritual restoration is delicate and requires careful handling by someone deeply connected to the Spirit. We are to bear each other's burdens, and walking with someone in need requires prayer, patience, and commitment.WEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipknox/2024-10-2140 minFellowship Church MiddlebrookGospel Sunday: He Waits, He Weeps, He WinsJune 2, 2024 • Devon Accardi • John 11:1-44This week, Devon Accardi teaches our Gospel Sunday message, looking at the story of Lazarus from John 11. In these verses, Jesus has three movements toward the heart of His people: He waits, He weeps, and He wins. In these movements, we see that at the heart of the Gospel is the heart of our God.WEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipknox/2024-06-0341 min
The Trellis Podcast21 Days of Prayer & Fasting: IntroductionDevon Accardi and Stacey Tafao from the Adult Ministries team provide an introduction to the 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer. What is it? How do we participate? What is fasting? For a lot of us, fasting is something we've read about but never done ourselves. Devon and Stacey answer those questions while setting forth the heart for our church as we move into this season of consecrating. NOTES & LINKS: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting WebsitePDF Guide to Prayer & FastingAs part of the 21 days, we're committing to 21 days of 24/7 prayer. Sign up...2024-01-0920 min