Messy Life: The Story of Jacob Restored Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
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Messy Life: The Story of Jacob Restored
Hope for messy lives: I. God forgives --- A. confess your sins --- B. accept God's forgiveness II. God blesses --- A. God works in our lives --- B. God works in unexpected ways III. God restores --- A. take responsibility --- B. seek God's help --- C. don't make promises, make changes --- D. be humble --- E. watch God work
Not because everything is perfect, but because God is present in every moment. Gratitude shifts our focus from what’s missing to the faithfulness of the Lord. As this week begins, let thankfulness be your anchor—grounding your heart in His peace, strengthening your trust in Him, and opening your eyes to the blessings He has already placed around you.
Life gets messy—and sometimes the mess is of our own making. In the final message of the Messy Life series, we discover that restoration doesn’t begin by ignoring the past, but by humbly facing it. God calls us to repentance not to shame us, but to heal us. When we stop running, He meets us with grace, forgiveness, and the power to restore our messy lives.
This message invites us to honestly confront our past, humble ourselves before God, and trust Him to do what only He can do.
God is not afraid of our mess.
Series description: Have you ever heard someone say, “My life is such a mess”—or maybe you’ve said it yourself? The truth is, life didn’t start out this way. Somewhere along the road, things got complicated. Choices were made. Words were spoken. Wounds were created. And now we’re left carrying regret, family drama that only seems to grow worse, and patterns of decisions we wish we could undo.
The problem is, these things don’t simply disappear. They stack up. They linger. And over time, life can begin to feel heavy—almost unbearable.
Here’s the good news: the Bible is filled with stories of people whose lives were just as messy. We’re talking about broken families, terrible decisions, and lifelong regrets. One of those stories is the life of Jacob. And while his life is marked by deception, conflict, and consequence, that’s not where his story ends.
That’s the beauty of Jacob’s story—he doesn’t stay in the mess. There’s a turning point. There’s healing. And his journey becomes more than just his own story; it becomes a powerful picture of what God can do with our messes when we surrender them to Him.
So let’s be honest. Let’s get real. And let’s discover how the power of God can bring transformation—even in the middle of our mess.
Join us for worship this Sunday at 9:15 or 11am (online)!
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Worship at Fellowship Sunday, January 11, 2026 9:15 + 11am
Messy Life: The Story of Jacob Restored Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
Lesson 1: From God, For Us: Understanding the Origin and Nature of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:10–17 Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
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Lesson 1: From God, For Us: Understanding the Origin and Nature of Scripture
I. Revelation & Inspiration A. Revelation --- 1. general revelation --- 2. special revelation B. Inspiration --- 1. the nature of inspiration --- 2. the process of inspiration
II. Authority & Power
III. Necessity & Sufficiency
IV. Truthful & Trustworthy A. truthful (inerrant) B. trustworthy (infallible)
2 Timothy 3:10–17 ( 2 Timothy 3:10–17; Romans 1:18-20; 2:14-15; Hebrews 1:1; 4:12-13; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29-32; Luke 22:27 & 44; 2 Peter 1:16-21; 2:1-12; Acts 1:16-17; 17:10-12; 24:13-15; 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13; Isaiah 55:6-11; John 6:66-69; Titus 1:1-4)
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NEW PODCAST
Listen now by visiting your favorite podcast platform or just click the link below.
>> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sdqvv-1a12bfc <<
Messy Life: The Story of Jacob
Restored
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
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Messy Life: The Story of Jacob
Restored
Hope for messy lives:
I. God forgives
--- A. confess your sins
--- B. accept God's forgiveness
II. God blesses
--- A. God works in our lives
--- B. God works in unexpected ways
III. God restores
--- A. take responsibility
--- B. seek God's help
--- C. don't make promises, make changes
--- D. be humble
--- E. watch God work
Galatians 6:1; 1 John 1:9; Colossians 2:14; Psalms 23:1, 3 & 6; 51:12; Genesis 30:26-27, 32 & 43; 31:1, 4-7 & 13; 32:1, 3-5, 9-11, 13, 18 & 27-28; 33:3-4; Matthew 18:20
Sermon Notes on the YouVersion Bible App: bible.com/events/49547893
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Choose to be thankful.
Not because everything is perfect, but because God is present in every moment. Gratitude shifts our focus from what’s missing to the faithfulness of the Lord. As this week begins, let thankfulness be your anchor—grounding your heart in His peace, strengthening your trust in Him, and opening your eyes to the blessings He has already placed around you.
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God's grace...
1. Shows up in our mess
2. Confronts our sin
3. Gives second chances
Check out the message, "Encountering Grace" from the series "Messy Life" out on YouTube + Facebook or any podcast app!
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Why is life so messy???
Check out the message, "Address the Mess" from the series "Messy Life" out on YouTube + Facebook or any podcast app!
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Make plans to be at church!
Tomorrow at 9:15 + 11am
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Watch Online at 11 AM
Facebook: @fellowshipbaptistcolumbus
YouTube: @fellowshipbaptistchurchcolumbus
Website: www.fbc.family
Sermon Notes on the YouVersion Bible App: bible.com/events/49547893
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Starting 2026 strong—together. Worship, God’s Word, and a reminder that grace shows up even when we don’t deserve it. Sundays are for this.
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Life gets messy—and sometimes the mess is of our own making. In the final message of the Messy Life series, we discover that restoration doesn’t begin by ignoring the past, but by humbly facing it. God calls us to repentance not to shame us, but to heal us. When we stop running, He meets us with grace, forgiveness, and the power to restore our messy lives.
This message invites us to honestly confront our past, humble ourselves before God, and trust Him to do what only He can do.
God is not afraid of our mess.
Series description:
Have you ever heard someone say, “My life is such a mess”—or maybe you’ve said it yourself? The truth is, life didn’t start out this way. Somewhere along the road, things got complicated. Choices were made. Words were spoken. Wounds were created. And now we’re left carrying regret, family drama that only seems to grow worse, and patterns of decisions we wish we could undo.
The problem is, these things don’t simply disappear. They stack up. They linger. And over time, life can begin to feel heavy—almost unbearable.
Here’s the good news: the Bible is filled with stories of people whose lives were just as messy. We’re talking about broken families, terrible decisions, and lifelong regrets. One of those stories is the life of Jacob. And while his life is marked by deception, conflict, and consequence, that’s not where his story ends.
That’s the beauty of Jacob’s story—he doesn’t stay in the mess. There’s a turning point. There’s healing. And his journey becomes more than just his own story; it becomes a powerful picture of what God can do with our messes when we surrender them to Him.
So let’s be honest. Let’s get real. And let’s discover how the power of God can bring transformation—even in the middle of our mess.
Join us for worship this Sunday at 9:15 or 11am (online)!
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Worship at Fellowship
Sunday, January 11, 2026
9:15 + 11am
Messy Life: The Story of Jacob
Restored
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor)
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WATCH ONLINE
Facebook: @fellowshipbaptistcolumbus
YouTube: @fellowshipbaptistchurchcolumbus
Website: www.fbc.family
Sermon Notes on the YouVersion Bible App: bible.com/events/49547893
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614.837.5807
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Reflect. Grow. Believe.
A new year, a fresh start, and a faithful God.
You still have time.
2026 — God’s not done yet.
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NEW PODCAST
Listen now on any podcast platform!
>> www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6riya-1a123c1 <<
Open the Book
Lesson 1: From God, For Us: Understanding the Origin and Nature of Scripture
2 Timothy 3:10–17
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)
•••••••••••••••
Lesson 1: From God, For Us: Understanding the Origin and Nature of Scripture
I. Revelation & Inspiration
A. Revelation
--- 1. general revelation
--- 2. special revelation
B. Inspiration
--- 1. the nature of inspiration
--- 2. the process of inspiration
II. Authority & Power
III. Necessity & Sufficiency
IV. Truthful & Trustworthy
A. truthful (inerrant)
B. trustworthy (infallible)
2 Timothy 3:10–17 ( 2 Timothy 3:10–17; Romans 1:18-20; 2:14-15; Hebrews 1:1; 4:12-13; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29-32; Luke 22:27 & 44; 2 Peter 1:16-21; 2:1-12; Acts 1:16-17; 17:10-12; 24:13-15; 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13; Isaiah 55:6-11; John 6:66-69; Titus 1:1-4)
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