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Philippians pt 2 - PRISON THAT PRODUCES PROGRESS
Scripture References: Philippians 1:12-26 HOW TO ENSURE PRISON STILL PRODUCES PROMISES IN YOUR LIFE 1. Prison Redirects Mission.. LEAN INTO IT. (vv. 12–18)- We naturally assume that when we’re confined, delayed, overlooked, or disappointed, God’s work must be on pause. Paul completely dismantles that way of thinking. Instead of seeing prison as an interruption to God’s mission, he realizes prison has become the mission field. The very thing he wished he could escape became the place where God was advancing the gospel in ways Paul never could have orchestrated on his own. Maybe the question isn’t, “God, why am I here?” Maybe it’s, “God, who are you trying to reach or what are you trying to teach me because I’m here?” 2. Prison Reveals Hidden Mindsets.. Submit them. (vv. 19–24)- Prison seasons have a way of exposing what we actually believe. It’s easy to trust God when life is moving forward, doors are opening, and prayers are being answered. But what happens when nothing changes? Paul doesn’t become bitter, anxious, or self-absorbed. His confidence isn’t in being released; it’s in Christ being glorified. That’s why he can honestly say, “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Your prison doesn’t create your faith—it reveals where you’ve anchored it. 3. Prison Expands Your Ministry.. Steward the unseen until the seen comes to pass. (vv. 25–26)- By the end of the passage, Paul isn’t thinking about himself anymore. He’s thinking about their progress, their joy, and their faith. Somewhere along the way, prison stopped being about what was happening to him and became about what God wanted to do through him. That’s the invitation for every follower of Jesus. Your hardest season may become someone else’s greatest source of hope because people are rarely changed by our victories—they’re changed by watching us remain faithful in the valley. Don’t underestimate what God can do through a surrendered life that refuses to waste its prison seasons.
Aug 11, 2026
42:42
Philippians pt 1 - AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?
Philippians Pt-1; “AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?” Scripture Reference - Phillippians 1:1-11 HOW TO MAKE SURE I'M NOT TAKING ON WATER EVERYTIME A STORM COMES 1 - My identity must be aligned no matter what my circumstances (good or bad) try to convince me otherwise of. In Paul's first two verses, he introduces himself not as an apostle, deacon, or elder… he says he is a bondservant. This is a major context clue of the calling and identity we take on as a follower of Jesus. If my identity is not aligned with this reality, my freedom feels like drowning, for I'm professing to be a bondservant but not wanting to take seriously the oath that it means to be one: the master, and the master's house, all my days. 2 - The mission of God is not a product we produce, it's a united and partnered people, restoring the kingdom of God in the fallen world. This cannot be done individually and sustained. Jesus models a life of partnership on mission alongside others to restore creation. We don't stop until we see the good work in our lives, and bring others into the good work God has for them, and we embrace everything it takes, through time, circumstance, and cost, for this mission to come to pass. Paul was united to those imprisoned for the gospel, who defended the gospel, confirmed the gospel, and partook in the grace of the gospel, for the gospel was never meant to be carried alone. 3 - Spiritual maturity looks a lot different in Philippians than in 2026. It is love that abounds, knowledge that grows, discernment that is sensitive to the spirit of God, sincerity and blamelessness in how we live, being filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes from a life of proximity to following the ways of Jesus. Does our spiritual maturity reflect a life in which we have nailed our freedoms to the doors of God's house, and then began to model and reflect these things? If not, you may miss the deeper part of storms: they have a way of revealing what our foundation cannot support.
Aug 3, 2026
43:51
Faces of Fixate - Ethan, Deborah, Sean
Join us as we hear members of our community share testimonies, advice, and wisdom from their personal walks with God. Ethan - "How to Keep God as the Priority" Deborah - "How to Trust God's Steadiness" Sean - "How Power is made Perfect in Weakness"
Jul 27, 2026
45:12
Redefining Success — A Heart that Bears Fruit
Discipleship Pastor - Micah Shaw John 15:1-17 Galatians 5:22-23 How to Walk in the Fullness of a Fruitful Life: 1. Let Him Tend to the Roots 2. Become Grafted Into Intimacy 3. Receive Nourishment That Satisfies 4. Produce Fruit That Remains
Jul 20, 2026
49:46
Meet me Between the Mystery and the Miracles
Guest Speaker - Lindsey Bundy FIXATE & MOVE FORWARD Joshua 1:1–9 — ESV Hebrews 11:16 — NKJV Psalm 27:13 — NKJV KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE CROSS Joshua 3:15–17 — NKJV Deuteronomy 31:6 — NKJV THIS IS WHO YOU ARE — IDENTITY Ephesians 5:8 — NKJV John 10:27 — NKJV KNOW YOUR IDENTITY — ROOTED BEFORE YOU RISE Hosea 10:12 — ESV Joshua 24:13 — ESV YOUR AUTHORITY IN THE BLOOD Joshua 1:9 — ESV Acts 1:8 — ESV Luke 10:19 — ESV Luke 4:18 — ESV James 4:7 — ESV ARMOR OF GOD — DRESS FOR THE BATTLE Ephesians 6:10–18 — ESV DISCERNMENT KEEPS YOU ON THE PATH Hebrews 5:14 — ESV LAST & MOST IMPORTANT — FEAR THE LORD, NOT MAN Joshua 24:14 — ESV
Jul 12, 2026
48:19
Guest Speaker Sunday Message - Jim Tippin
Guest Speaker Jim Tippin shares the beauty of realizing the depth of God "Our Father" and a deeper dive into the portion of the lords prayer. 1. The phrase “Our Father” is rich with theological meaning. Looking at the original Greek and its Jewish background helps explain why Jesus chose these words. The Greek The Greek text reads: Πάτερ ἡμῶν (Pater hēmōn) Πάτερ (Pater) – “Father.” It is a warm, personal form of address, expressing a close relationship while still conveying respect and honor. ἡμῶν (hēmōn) – “our.” This is the plural possessive pronoun, meaning “belonging to us.” Jesus did not teach His disciples to pray, “My Father,” but “Our Father.” 2. Why “Our”? The word “our” emphasizes several truths: A shared relationship. Everyone who belongs to God approaches Him together as His children. Prayer is personal, but it is never merely individual. A spiritual family. When we pray, we remember that we are part of God’s people, not isolated believers. Concern for others. The entire prayer uses plural pronouns: our, us, we, forgive us, lead us, deliver us. Jesus teaches us to pray with the needs of others in mind. Why “Father”? For Jesus’ Jewish audience, calling God “Father” would have recalled passages where God is described as the Father of Israel. Yet Jesus made this relationship more intimate by inviting His disciples to address God directly as Father. 3. Calling God “Father” expresses: His love and compassion. His authority and care. Our dependence on Him. Our identity as His children through faith. “In heaven” Jesus immediately balances intimacy with reverence. God is our Father, but He is also “in heaven”—holy, sovereign, and above all creation. This keeps prayer from becoming either distant or overly casual. A practical application Every time you pray “Our Father,” you are acknowledging that: You belong to God’s family. Other believers are your brothers and sisters. God welcomes you as a loving Father. You approach Him with both confidence and reverence. This opening phrase sets the tone for the entire Lord’s Prayer: a relationship of loving trust with God, lived out in fellowship with His people. These names combine Yahweh with another word that reveals a specific work of God. Elohim — God creates. Jehovah Jireh. The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14).
Jul 6, 2026
46:17
Submitted and Unsubmitted Appetites PT 4: MONEY O(W)N(S) MY MIND
Scripture References MATTHEW 19:16-22 LUKE 14:16-24 HOW TO MAKE SURE MONEY/POSSESSIONS IS IN A PERIPHERAL PLACE IN OUR MINDS AND NOT THE CENTER FOCUS OF OUR EXISTENCE. 1. POSSESSIONS PROMISE SECURITY THEY CANNOT DELIVER.. The first man says, “I have bought a field.” In the ancient world, land was retirement, inheritance, wealth, and stability all rolled into one. Jesus isn’t condemning ownership; He’s exposing misplaced trust. The Rich Young Ruler had obeyed the commandments, but when Jesus touched his possessions, his true allegiance was revealed. The question is not whether you own things—the question is whether your things have become the place you run for security instead of God. 2. POSSESSIONS DEMAND ATTENTION THEY DO NOT DESERVE.. The Rich Young Ruler wasn’t condemned because he was rich; he walked away because he could not imagine life without what he owned. Notice how both the ruler and the man in Luke 14 are distracted by possessions. One must go inspect a field; the other cannot release his wealth to follow Jesus. It is possible for God to have your affection while possessions have your attention. Whatever constantly occupies your mind will eventually shape the direction of your life. 3. THE KINGDOM REQUIRES SURRENDER, NOT JUST BELIEF.. Both stories involve people who wanted God without releasing control. The Rich Young Ruler wanted eternal life but not at the cost of his possessions. The invited guests wanted the benefits of the feast but prioritized their own agendas when the invitation arrived. Jesus is showing that discipleship is not merely believing the King exists; it is reordering everything beneath His rule. The issue is not how much money you have—it is whether money has a claimed sole focus of your existence.
Jun 29, 2026
43:28
Submitted and Unsubmitted Appetites pt 3: MARSHMALLOWS AND THE CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVENLY AND EARTHLY POWER
Submitted and Un-submitted Appetites pt 3: MARSHMALLOWS AND THE CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVENLY AND EARTHLY POWER Fixate Phx - Pastor Micah Schoeplein June 21st, 2026 Scripture References: MATTHEW 4:8-11 MARK 10:35-45 1. ALLEGIANCE DETERMINES THE SOURCE OF POWER. The greatest question about power is not what you can do with it, but where you believe it comes from. Jesus was offered the kingdoms of the world, but refused to gain power at the cost of false allegiance. Earthly power tempts us to compromise for quicker results, greater recognition, or more control by asking us to worship fallen things. Heavenly power begins with surrender, trusting God’s timing and God’s ways. Before God entrusts us with influence, He first tests our allegiance… and the worst thing that can happen is when you have influence but do not know where your allegiance is.. 2. Earthly power produces pride; humility determines how well we handle power. Throughout Scripture, the temptation of power is ultimately the temptation of pride. Whether it was Satan offering Jesus the world, the disciples debating who would be greatest, or rulers believing they were the source of their own authority.. earthly power consistently feeds pride, self-reliance, and arrogance. Heavenly power works in the opposite direction—it produces surrender, dependence, and humility before God. It recognizes that every position, opportunity, and measure of influence is entrusted by God and ultimately belongs to Him. 3. Trust God’s sovereignty more than human authority. Scripture repeatedly shows that God raises up kings and removes them. Pharaoh, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, Babylon, and Rome all seemed permanent, yet every earthly power eventually faded. Our hope is not in who sits on an earthly throne, but in the God who rules over every throne. Power is not just about earthly thrones of others we swear allegiance to, it's also about the thrones we seek to build in hopes people swear allegiance to us.. Submitted power is the recognition that any power I have is borrowed from Jesus.
Jun 21, 2026
40:48
Submitted and Unsubmitted Appetites pt 2; BODILY STEWARDSHIP AND FOOD OF FEELING
Scripture References: 1 COR 6:12-13; 18-20 PHILLIPIANS 3:17-21 MATTHEW 4:1-4– LUKE 24:41-43 HOW TO SUBMIT WHAT THE ENEMY TRIES TO EXPLOIT 1. Appetite Is a Gift but a Terrible God.. God created hunger, desire, and appetite as good gifts. The problem isn’t that we have appetites; it’s when our appetites begin impulsively directing our lives instead of serving God’s purposes. Paul's warning to Philippians is that some people make their appetite their god, allowing cravings and impulses to become their highest authority. Every person serves something, and one of the easiest idols to miss is the one we carry around in our own body. A submitted life asks, “Am I leading my appetites, or are my appetites leading me?”. 2. What You Feed Grows, What You Starve Weakens. In Matthew 4, Jesus shows us that spiritual strength is forged through physical restraint. The temptation wasn’t merely about bread—it was about whether physical desire would dictate His decisions. Every appetite becomes stronger when constantly indulged and will always weaken when it is only occasionally denied. Fasting is not punishment, nor is it a way to earn God’s favor; it is training our craving to submit. Every time we tell our flesh “not now,” we are teaching our spirit to say “yes” to God. 3. Your Body Is a Tool for Worship, Not an Object to Worship. Paul reminds the Corinthians that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and were purchased at a great price. The Christian response is neither neglect of the body nor obsession with it, but faithful stewardship. Our culture swings between indulgence and image worship, but Scripture calls us to something better. We care for our bodies not because they define our worth or affirm existence, but because they belong to God. The goal is not a perfect physique; the goal is a life that glorifies God in both spirit and body.
Jun 16, 2026
37:42
Submitted and unsubmitted appetites pt 1; SEX AND THE SOUL
Scripture References: JUDGES 13:3-5 Judges 13:24-25 Judges 14:1-4- Judges 16:1-5– JUDGES 16:15-21 JUDGES 16:18-21 JUDGES 16:22 1 COR 6:12-20 HOW TO DEVELOP WITHIN YOUR HEAD, HEART, AND HABITS A HEALTHY SEXUAL WORLDVIEW 1-WITH YOUR MIND YOU MUST Develop a Theology of Covenant Understanding… Sex was never designed by God as merely a physical act. From the beginning, it was created as a covenant act that joins two lives into one. MEANING THE ACT IS ACTUALLY A CHOICE OF DO I WANT THIS LIFE ATTACHED TO MINE FOREVER?... Samson viewed relationships through the lens of appetite, saying, “Get her for me, for she looks good to me,” rather than through the lens of purpose and covenant. What we believe about sex will ultimately shape how we practice sex. If we see it as consumption, we will use people; if we see it as covenant, we will honor people and God will be faithful to provide for you the intimacy your soul searches for. 2- WITH YOUR HEART YOU MUST Train Your Soul to Desire the Right Things… SEXUALITY IS NOT THE PROBLEM… THE PROBLEM IS AN inability to govern OUR SEXUAL IMPULSES. Every person has appetites, but healthy people learn to submit those appetites to God’s design rather than allowing them to rule their lives. If we only fight behavior without addressing the hunger underneath it, we will continue to struggle. A submitted heart asks not merely, “What do I want?” but “What does God want for me?”.. A surrendered heart recognizes sex is about intimacy, and it's either healthy intimacy for my personhood, or unhealthy, toxic and deadly intimacy my flesh craves. 3- IN YOUR EVERYDAY HABITS WE MUST Train our Bodies to encounter the intimacy of the Holy Spirit… Spiritual maturity is built through repeated acts of submission. Samson developed a pattern of immediately pursuing whatever he desired, and over time that pattern became bondage. Every habit is forming someone, either strengthening your spirit or strengthening your appetite. Habits of Prayer, fasting, confession, accountability, and healthy boundaries are not restrictions; they are training grounds for freedom. When you're living out holiness it's easy to tell what is unholy, ‘no’… when we live out of rhythm with holiness.. It is easy to struggle with that which is unholy.
Jun 8, 2026
54:21
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