Fellowship Church Pellissippi

This Sunday was the conclusion of our Becoming A Redemptive Resistance series, as well as the start to our Advent series. Resisting cynicism and seeking after hope is an important concept in Scripture. We observe the season of Advent as a time of hope, celebrating Jesus' first coming and looking towards His second coming.

In Week 6 of Becoming a Redemptive Resistance, we look at Luke 22:47–53 and how Jesus heals what our zeal and frustration often break. Instead of acting like “culture warriors,” we're invited to join Jesus in his mission of restoration.

Brad Raby dives into where our allegiance should be as Christians: our one and only King, Jesus. In looking at Philippians 3:17-21, we explore how our allegiance to Christ affects our politics and how we stand in our modern climate.

Guest Preacher, Lex Edmé, with Missions of Hope International (MOHI), preaches from John 3:16. He speaks on the impact global missions have and the importance of the Church's involvement, showing the love that God shows everybody to people in need.

Guest preacher, Jack Underwood, with Cedarbrook Outreach, speaks about the importance and impact that local missions can have. You don't need to leave the country to spread the gospel; there are people in need right outside in your neighborhood.

In Week 4 of Becoming a Redemptive Resistance, we look at how Jesus embodied both grace and truth in full, never one without the other. Through John 1:14 and Daniel 1, we're challenged to hold firm to conviction with compassion, courage without cruelty, and to trust that the battle's already been won.

In Week 3 of Becoming a Redemptive Resistance, we explore Ephesians 6:10–20 and the unseen battle behind our struggles. Brad gives insight on how to view spiritual conflict, and calls us to see the Armor of God as a means of spiritual resistance rather than culture war. Most of the armor is made for defense, showing that our role is to stand firm in faith and love. We're reminded to see others as image-bearers of God and to pray even for those we consider enemies.

In Week 2 of Becoming a Redemptive Resistance, we explore James 1:19-21 and the call to reject worldly anger in favor of a Spirit-filled response. Instead of succumbing to the addictive pull of outrage culture, we're challenged to deconstruct misconceptions, like the common misuse of “Jesus flipped tables,” and embrace a posture of being “slow to anger.” As a redemptive presence, we're called to respond with wisdom and grace, reflecting God's righteousness in a reactive world.

This Sunday, we invited a panel of elders and female spiritual leaders from our church to discuss their growth in their spiritual lives and walk with God. What does it look like when you are frustrated with God? How do we respond to the divided world around us?

In Week 1 of Becoming a Redemptive Resistance, we look at 1 Peter 1:1-2, 13-16, and the call to live faithfully in a world like Babylon. Instead of withdrawing or fighting back with force, we're called to stand firm. like a wall that protects what's good, and be a redemptive presence that points to Jesus.

September 21, 2025 · Brad Raby & Casey Anderson · Acts 11:19-25 

September 14, 2025 · Wes Mills · Matthew 12:46-50

September 7, 2025 · 2 Kings 6:24-7:16 · Neil Anderson

August 31, 2025 · Brad Raby · Luke 24: 13-35

August 24, 2025 · Brad Raby · Philippians 2:12-16

August 17, 2025 · Matt Sanders · 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13

August 3, 2025 · Brad Raby · Acts 12:1-12

June 29, 2025 · Brad Raby · John 14:15

July 20, 2025 · Rick Dunn · Colossians 1:15-20

June 29, 2025 · Brad Raby · 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

June 22, 2025 · Brad Raby · Isaiah 53

June 16, 2025 · Phil Miller · Acts 17:22-31

June 8, 2025 · Ben Crocker · Genesis 1:1-13

June 1, 2025 · Hebrews 11:1-6 · Brad Raby

May 25, 2025 · Brad Raby, Nate Kinowski · Psalm 145

May 18, 2025 · Phil Miller · Romans 12:1

May 11, 2025 · Col. 1:15-20

May 4, 2025 · Brad Raby · Ecclesiatstes 2:18-26

April 27, 2025 · Psalm 8:3-9 · Neil Anderson

April 20, 2025 · Acts 2:22-37 · Brad Raby

April 13, 2025 · Brad Raby · Psalm 38:5-8, 142:5-6, 56:8

April 6, 2025 · Phil Miller · Psalm 51:1-12

March 16, 2025 · Brad Raby · 1 Samuel 24:1-19

March 30, 2025 · Brad Raby · 2 Samuel 9:1-13

March 23, 2025 · Ben Crocker · Psalm 63

March 9, 2025 · Brad Raby · 1 Samuel 18:1-9

March 2, 2025 · Brad Raby · 1 Samuel 17:8-11

February 23, 2025 · Brad Raby · 1 Samuel 16:1-7

February 9, 2025 · Neil Anderson · Matthew 5:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 18:21-22, Mark 11:25

February 2, 2025 · Matt Sanders · Mark 2:13-17

January 26, 2025 · Brad Raby · John 6:1-13, 30-35