Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​​​​​​​Psalm 90 (Psalm 90​:1-17; 2 Peter 3:8​; James 4:13-17​; Matthew 11:28-30​; Ephesians 5:15-17​)

Time is one of the greatest gifts God has entrusted to us, but many of us struggle with feeling like we never have enough of it.

In this lesson, we explore Psalm 90 and discover how a biblical understanding of time helps us see our days from God’s perspective, seek His wisdom, rest in His love, and trust Him with the work of our hands.

Summer Teaching Series:

Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.

I. God Rules Over Time

Lesson 5 - Notes

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Acts 2:12-33 & 36-41; John 6:68; Hebrews 4:12; 9:27; 2 Timothy 4:2; Romans 10:13 & 17

On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood before a crowd of skeptics and began to preach. The crowd was filled with people who had rejected Jesus and cried out for His death. Yet Peter spoke with boldness and conviction, proclaiming God's truth in the face of great opposition.

God did a mighty work that day. Thousands were saved, lives were transformed, and the Holy Spirit moved powerfully among the people. How? Through the preaching of God's Word.

One of the foundational practices of the church is the faithful preaching of God's Word. Without it, there is no power to reach the lost or transform lives. We must preach God's Word!

Pastor Chris Andrews (Associate Pastor) - ​​​​​​​​​Proverbs 4:23; 27:20; Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 3:1-2; Philippians 4:11-13; Galatians 5:22-23; Psalm 23:1; John 6:35

One of Satan’s greatest lies is convincing us that satisfaction is always waiting on the other side of “more.” More money. More success. More experiences. More possessions.

In Lesson 4 of Counter Formation, we’ll examine what the Bible teaches about our desires, why our hearts are so easily drawn toward temporary things, and how Jesus transforms us from the inside out. Together, we’ll explore four biblical truths about desire, contentment, and the only source of lasting satisfaction.

Summer Teaching Series:

Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.

I. Your desires determine your direction

Lesson 4 - Notes

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Acts 2:1-8, 14 & 37; Romans 8:9-11; Ephesians 4:30; 5:9-11 & 18; 1 Samuel 16:13; Isaiah 44:3; Joel 2:28; Judges 14:66; Exodus 3:2; Galatians 5:17, 19-20, 22 & 24-25; 1 Thessalonians 5:19

When it comes to the Holy Spirit, there is often a lot of confusion. The Bible teaches that we are born of the Spirit, yet it also commands believers to be filled with the Spirit. 

What is the difference?

To be filled with the Spirit, there must first be room for Him to work. As we die to our flesh, surrender our will, and yield every area of our lives to God, the Holy Spirit gains greater control and influence in us. The Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength.

When the Spirit of God fills our lives, He empowers us to do what we could never do on our own. He produces His fruit in us, strengthens our faith, guides our steps, and works through us in ways that are far beyond our natural abilities. Join us as we discover what it means to live a Spirit-filled life and experience the power of God at work in and through His church.

Pastor Aaron Roberts (Worship Pastor) - ​​​​​​​​Isaiah 46:8-10; Genesis 2:18; 6:13; 11:2-4; Acts 4:11-12; Matthew 6:26-33; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:11-12; Psalm 19:1-2; Colossians 3:1-4

Like it or not, technology has become a part of our daily lives. Phones, computers, tablets, televisions, video games - all of these things are vying for our attention and communicating what we should believe.

What does the Bible say about technology and how should we think about it? In what areas should we guard our minds and hearts against the shaping forces of our devices?

Thankfully, Scripture speaks truths that equip us to fight back against the lies of our digital age.

Summer Teaching Series:

Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.

I. Three Truths About Technology

II. Shaping Lies & Shaping Truths: How Technology Forms Us & How Scripture Counter-Forms Us

Lie #1: everything is urgent

Lie #2: more is more

Lie #3: it is good for man to be alone

Lie #4: looking down is better than looking up

Lesson 3 - Notes

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Joshua 1 & 24 (Joshua 1:1-11; 24:1 & 14-15; James 1:8; Deuteronomy 34:9-10; Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 4:13)

Have you ever had your mind made up about something, I mean, you were so settled, so convicted, that no matter the obstacles, you were going to make it happen? Determination has a way of turning even complicated challenges into achievable goals.

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - John 14:16 & 26; 16:7-8; Matthew 16:18; Acts 1:4, 6 & 14-15; 2:1-4; Ephesians 2:1; 4:3; Genesis 1:2; 2:7; Ezekiel 37:9 & 14; Titus 3:5; Romans 6:11; 8:11; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Hebrews 12:29; 1 Kings 18:38

God promised power to His church, not merely the strength to endure but the authority to overcome. The early church was never called to survive the battle but to advance in victory.

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​​​​​​Genesis 1:2​6-31​ (Genesis 1:26-31​; 2:7 & 2:21-22; 3:8 & 15; Isaiah 42:5; Psalm 139:13-14​; Romans 9:20​; 1 John 3:1-2​; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20​; Revelation 4:11​)

Why are we here? and What does it mean to be human?

Summer Teaching Series:

Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.

Lesson 2 - Notes

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - Ephesians 5:2; Acts 1:1-14; 2:41-42; Matthew 16:18; Hebrews 10:25

​What if I told you that God created something to help us face life's challenges, engage in spiritual warfare, strengthen our families, discover our purpose, and live the life He intended for us? Wouldn't that become a priority?

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​​​​​​Romans 12:1-3 (Romans 3:9-28; 5:1-5 & 19-21; 6:1-2 & 12-15; 8:1-6 & 28-39;12:1-5; Galatians 4:19; 1 John 3:1-2)

You are being formed. The question is, what is forming you?

Summer Teaching Series:

Every day, we are being shaped by the world, the culture around us, and even the people closest to us. Formation is happening whether we notice it or not, and left unchecked, it can pull us away from God’s design for our lives.

Lesson 1 - Notes