Fellowship Church Middlebrook

Jesus & The Kingdom of God August 4, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Acts 17 This Sunday, RD begins our series "Jesus &," teaching from Acts 17. The apostle Paul's preaching brought the revolutionary nature of the gospel into focus, particularly through his assertion that "Jesus is the Christ." This proclamation highlighted how the early Christians' commitment to the Kingdom of God positioned them...

Heirs to the Promise July 28, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 3:15–29 This Sunday, Greg teaches from Galatians 3:15-29. He continues last week's discussion, focusing on Paul’s teaching about the law and its limitations in saving us. Salvation has always been based on faith, starting with Abraham, who believed God's promise and was counted as righteous. The law, introduced later through Moses, was...

The Curse Removed July 21, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 3:10–14 This Sunday, Greg continues in the book of Galatians. Paul's argument in Galatians centers on the false teaching that Gentile Christians must follow Jewish laws to be saved, emphasizing instead that faith in Christ, not the law, justifies believers. Using Abraham as an example, Paul shows that righteousness comes from faith, not ad...

Further Up and Further In July 14, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 3:1–9 This Sunday, we continue on in the book of Galatians. Before we got into the text, RD took some time to help us reset after this past weekend’s events—giving us perspective on the political temperature of our culture and how that fits into our lives as Christ-followers. He then began exploring Galatians 3, continuing our jou...

The Son of God Who Loved Me July 7, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 2:15–21 This Sunday, RD continues from Galatians 2:15, where Paul addresses the historical division between Jews and Gentiles and introduces a radical shift by emphasizing that a person is justified not by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. The transformative power of the gospel and the deep, personal love of Chr...

June 30, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Galatians 2:11–14 This Sunday, RD looks at how the gospel functions and applies to our lives. We must learn to integrate the gospel's truth into every part of our lives, understanding that it's not just a starting point but a continuous journey. Our challenge is to let the gospel shape us more than anything else, living in its power and applying it to all areas of o...

The Jerusalem Council  June 23, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 2:1–10 This Sunday, Greg introduces the sermon from Galatians Chapter 2, emphasizing this chapter's significance in early Christianity. The Jerusalem Council, described in Acts 15, plays a crucial role in determining the inclusion of Gentiles in the faith without adherence to Jewish laws like circumcision. This decision highlights the...

Participating in the Kingdom June 16, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Acts 2:42–47 This Sunday at Fellowship, RD presented our budget for the upcoming year. We practice this yearly as our budget is member-approved. But we want to take this one step further: it's not just numbers and finances we want to be known by our body; it's part of the invitation into the work of the Kingdom of God. RD opens Acts 2, w...

The Revelation of Jesus June 9, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:11–24 This Sunday, Greg continues our study of Galatians. Paul explains that an apostle is like an ambassador, a messenger officially appointed by Jesus to represent Him. Paul emphasizes that his gospel message is not from man but received through a revelation from Jesus Christ. He recounts his past, where he violently persecuted th...

June 2, 2024 • Devon Accardi • John 11:1-44 This 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://ww...

No Other Gospel May 26, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:6-10 This Sunday, Greg continues our study of Galatians. In these verses, Paul emphasizes that the gospel he's preaching is non-negotiable and is universally agreed upon by the apostles. However, the Galatians quickly desert the true gospel for a distorted one. Paul clarifies that there's only one true gospel, and turning away from it is eq...

Through Jesus Christ  May 19, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Galatians 1:1-5 This Sunday, Greg begins our study of Galatians, a letter from Paul. Galatians was written by Paul to address significant theological disputes in the early church. This epistle is particularly focused on countering the teaching that Gentile Christians must adhere to Jewish law, specifically circumcision, to be true followers of Ch...

Surrendering to the Goads of God May 12, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Ecclesiastes 12:9–14 This Sunday, RD wraps up our series in Ecclesiastes and challenges us to live our lives fully centered on God. God is the central part of life, whether we recognize it or not. The struggle is not to just say that God is at the center, but to truly make Him the pivot around which everything in life revolves. Pursui...

All The Days of Life May 5, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 11 As we near the end of our teaching through Ecclesiastes, this week, Greg discusses Ecclesiastes Chapter 11, emphasizing the theme of generosity and the importance of faith despite life's uncertainties. He points out that "casting your bread upon the waters" is a call to be generous and open-hearted, trusting God's providence in all...

The Circle of Life April 28, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 Greg continues our series in Ecclesiastes and teaches from chapters 9 and 10. These chapters delve into the inevitability of death and the shared fate of all individuals, regardless of their moral standing, suggesting a bleak but equal end for everyone. We are encouraged to see past the short-lived successes of this world a...

This Crooked World April 21, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 7 & 8 Greg continues our series in Ecclesiastes and teaches from chapters 7 and 8. In these verses, the writer of Ecclesiastes continues his thesis on why everything is meaningless, but he begins to look at why we are trapped in a world where everything we try to do to make our lives have meaning fails. The New Testament gives the...

Like a Watered Garden April 14, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Isaiah 58 In RD McClenagan's first sermon as Lead Pastor of Fellowship, he teaches from Isaiah 58, emphasizing the concept of the church as a "watered garden," representing a thriving, abundant, and interdependent community under God's nourishment. He explores how the church should not be self-serving but should be vibrant and supportive, with...

Well Loved to Love Well April 7, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Joshua 1:5–6, Psalm 78:18 In Rick Dunn's final sermon as Lead Pastor of Fellowship, he looks at the story of Joshuah and encourages us to look to, run to, and run with God. He speaks of the importance of surrendering and being present with humility and vulnerability, rather than relying on performance or power. Rick reflects on his personal growt...

Home at Last March 31, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Revelation 22 This Easter Sunday, RD speaks on our longing for a perfect place like Eden, attributing it to humanity's creation in God's image and the eternity placed in human hearts by God. We are broken due to sin but God has put in us an innate desire for something more fulfilling. The glimpses of beauty in everyday life give a glimpse of the ultima...

By the Blood March 24, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Leviticus 17, 2 Samuel 6, Luke 19 Greg looks at the significance of Palm Sunday, emphasizing its connection to Old Testament prophecies and rituals, particularly focusing on the Day of Atonement outlined in Leviticus. He discusses the intricate details of the sacrifices and rituals mandated during the Day of Atonement, highlighting its critical role in...

Guard Your Steps March 17, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 5, Ecclesiastes 6 Continuing our East of Eden series on the book of Ecclesiastes, Greg teaches from chapters 5 and 6 - the book's midpoint. The passage warns against pursuing worldly desires, equating them with worshiping false gods. It emphasizes the importance of humility and reverence before God, contrasting self-centeredness with bi...

The Same Breath March 10, 2024 • Greg Pinkner • Ecclesiastes 3:16 - 4:16 Continuing our East of Eden series on the book of Ecclesiastes, we explore the themes of life's meaninglessness and the pursuit of pleasure and work. Greg highlights the futility of seeking satisfaction in worldly pleasures and accomplishments. Yet, amidst this despair, there's a glimmer of hope found in the promise of salvat...

Everything Beautiful in Its Time March 3, 2024 • RD McClenagan • Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 This Sunday, RD continues our series on Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 discusses the seasons of life and the faithfulness of God within them. The Bible not only presents truths but also reflects the messy realities of life. Life is depicted as a series of contrasting experiences, such as birth and death, buildi...

Life Is Good WITH God February 25, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Ecclesiastes 2:20–24 This Sunday, Rick continues our series on Ecclesiastes. We delve into the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, exploring the fleeting nature of human toil and the pursuit of fulfillment apart from God. The passage reveals the futility of striving for earthly success and possessions, only to leave them behind for uncertain futures. Rick...

I Need a New God February 18, 2024 • Rick Dunn • Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:17 This Sunday, Rick continues our series on Ecclesiastes. He looks at the comparison between the idols that we build to worship in our lives and the one true God. We turn to idols to hide our shame, but the one true God created us to worship Him and redeem us so we can. SERMON GUIDE WEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/ INSTAGRAM...