FIVE39 Church

Last week, we saw eight people stand for salvation… God is not done at Goodyear Blvd!But this is also our final month at our current location. Before we move forward, we need to take time to thank and celebrate all that God has done. In this series, we’re taking a holy pause—a moment to praise God for His faithfulness.We’ll be in Psalm 40:1–10, reflecting on how important it is to remember what God has done, how He did it, and to resist the false gods of our day—“more” and “self.”Just like in Psalm 40, we will speak of His faithfulness. We will not be quiet about His love. We won’t shut up—We will speak up—about how good God has been to us. Because this is His work, and He has graciously allowed us to walk in it.What God has done in a little building with small people has been simply… well, just read Psalm 40:5!WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This week we will look at a story found in Luke 7:36–50. When Jesus was eating at the house of Simon the Pharisee, a woman interrupted their dinner. Verse 37 identifies this woman as a “woman of the city,” a sinner. Simon and his guests saw themselves as self-righteously superior to this woman. She was no better than her past sins and mistakes. Simon and his guests did not make room for this woman at their dinner party, nor did they truly welcome Jesus.This woman came to the feet of Jesus and realized her desperate need for forgiveness and life change—and she left with peace.Have you experienced salvation through Jesus? The woman came to Jesus with a repentant heart, and her faith saved her.Jesus sent her on her way with much-needed peace. Have you experienced the depths of God’s peace—a peace that surpasses all human understanding?WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This week we wrap up our series in the book of Acts—for now—in chapter 9. We will be looking at the second most influential person in history, the Apostle Paul’s conversation story!Some encounters require evidence. Some people you meet should change the trajectory of your life. Spiritually, when you encounter Jesus, you should never leave the same. We’ll see the story of Saul—how Jesus meets him, what God does in his life, who God sends for help, and how Saul responds. It’s a practical, powerful story showing that when we encounter Jesus, transformation is inevitable.There are also practical takeaways in this passage about sharing Jesus, responding to skepticism, the responsibilities of leadership and influence, and who God calls us to reach. Not every conversion story is as dramatic, but every encounter with Jesus is significant. It’s powerful to see God take someone so sinful and turn them into a vessel for His glory in such a profound way.Encountering Jesus does require evidence. Does your encounter with Jesus have evidence?WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

Have you ever felt like life, and even faith, has gotten too complicated? We chase more, fill our schedules, and crowd our lives until what was once simple starts to feel heavy. But what if following Jesus was never meant to be complex? This Sunday, we’re looking at a powerful story in Acts 8 that reminds us: life with Jesus isn’t a maze of complexity but a path of clarity: a simple gospel and simple obedience.This Sunday, we continue our series in Acts, talking about what it means for the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus. In chapter 8, we meet Philip, right in the middle of ministry success when God suddenly calls him somewhere unexpected: a desert road. It didn’t make sense, but Philip obeyed. Through his availability, God reached an Ethiopian man searching for truth and forever changed both their stories. It’s a reminder that simplicity starts with availability, not ability. God doesn’t need our perfect plans; He’s looking for our willing “yes.”We’ll also see how the gospel isn’t limited by race, culture, or background — it’s for everyone. Just as the message crossed from Philip to the Ethiopian that day, the good news of Jesus continues to cross every barrier today. The same Spirit that moved then is still moving now.So, let me ask: Are you available when God calls, or is your life too cluttered to hear Him? And what simple step of obedience might Jesus be inviting you to take next? Maybe it’s baptism, joining a group, or simply making space to be with Him again.This story is a refreshing reminder that the gospel is beautifully simple and powerfully life changing.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday we continue our series in the book of Acts, talking about the church, leaving the building, and being the tangible hands and feet of Jesus. We’ll be in Acts 7, looking at the very first martyr in church history. The message is titled “Free to Forgive.”We’ll examine Stephen’s interaction with those who were hateful toward him—how he responded and where he found his confidence. Stephen had a deep trust in God’s Word and a close relationship with the God of the Word, which gave him boldness to stand up for God. There is much to apply here for us. There’s so much in this passage, but we’re going to focus on how he responds, praying for the forgiveness of those who were hurting him. What a countercultural and wild idea! The early church faced both physical suffering and relational hurt, yet Stephen’s response shows the power of forgiveness, even toward those God would use in the future. Many of us miss out on the true freedom God offers because we withhold forgiveness. Forgiveness is a trademark of Jesus, and it is meant to be a trademark of His followers. The church never responds with violence, but always with forgiveness, and we see that powerfully in Stephen’s example.We’ll spend time this Sunday talking about what forgiveness truly is, what freedom truly looks like, and what it requires from us as a church. It’s easy to talk about reaching the world for Jesus—until they hurt you. What if the hurt comes from those who claim Jesus? This will be a heavy Sunday, and I’m already praying for you, church, as we explore this together. WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This week, we will continue our series through the book of Acts, focusing on chapter 6. This chapter opens with the early church experiencing a problem—a conflict. We will look at the problem the apostles faced, the solution proposed, and the results of how the conflict was resolved. We will see that the reason this conflict ended well was the unity that existed among the apostles and the many believers.Unity is such a powerful tool to overcome the schemes of our enemy!This is also a special Sunday in the life of FIVE39. We will be talking about deacons and their role in ministry. Eight gentlemen from our body will be put before our church members for affirmation to serve in this role.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This week, we will be in chapter 4, talking about being average and available for Jesus. Peter and John are put on trial, and they speak up for Jesus and the gospel message. They don’t crumble in fear. This will be a strong call for us, both as individuals and as a church, not to feel threatened by cancel culture, but to speak boldly for Jesus, regardless of the cost.We see two men who are accused of being “untrained and common.” They were considered average, boring, and even “idiots” for their beliefs and for standing up for Jesus. But the one thing the religious leaders noticed was that they had been with Jesus. That’s something we pray is said about our church: that we’re not perfect, not polished, not even highly educated—but that we walk closely with Jesus and are bold for Him!Many of us regularly struggle with insecurity about how people view us when we are sharing the gospel. This passage reminds us where the real power is and the kind of people God uses! We just want to be average and available with our lives! WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

What if being busy wasn't a badge of honor but a sign of spiritual immaturity?This Sunday, we continue our series in the book of Acts by looking at a powerful story in chapter 3. Peter and John are on their way to a prayer meeting when they encounter a man with a physical need, but they end up meeting a spiritual need as well. With boldness, they call upon the name of Jesus to heal him! This man had been placed at the gate by others day after day, and finally someone made eye contact with him and offered help.The title of the message is “Open Our Eyes.” Too often we can feel too busy for people and forget that the true call to ministry is people.Wonder how many people we walk by each day who are silently asking for help. Wonder how busy we’ve become that we no longer have time for those with real, legitimate needs. What would it look like if we were a church that had the time and margin to prioritize people over programs?Peter and John encountered this man, and God healed him in a miraculous way. We’ll also talk about healing, because God still heals today. But what happens when He doesn’t? How do we walk through that as followers of Jesus?WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday we kick off a new series in Acts called “The Church Has Left the Building.” Later this fall, we’ll be moving buildings as a church, and along the way we’re going to keep talking about what that means and what we’ll be focusing on looking at the book of Acts to help shape our thinking about buildings and the church as a whole. Here’s the thing: FIVE39 is not a building, it’s the people. What God is doing in and through us has very little to do with where we gather. What we do when we gather and when we go matters far more than what building we gather in. AMEN?!This week we’ll be in Acts 2:42–47, looking at what made the early church distinct. Some things we shouldn’t replicate—and we’ll talk about that—but there are also things we must replicate. What we see in these chapters is revival. People were coming to Jesus daily, and the church in Jerusalem was devoted to the things that mattered most.This message is titled “Recipe for Revival.” Because here’s the truth: we don’t seek revival from God—we seek God for revival.So here’s a question: What if we were a church that was devoted to Jesus just like we read in Acts? If we want what we read, we must do what they did.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

It’s been an amazing summer so far. We’ve walked through the parables, wrestled with some TOUGH questions, and now we’re preparing for an exciting fall as we move into our new church building.Story Sunday is a chance to pause, reset, and refocus together as a body. We get to hear what God has done in the lives of others, reminding us we’re not alone and reigniting our passion to keep inviting people to church and pointing them to Jesus.This week we’ll be looking at one powerful verse: Acts 1:8. Every believer has theSpirit of God living inside them. Think about it—the same disciples who once ran in fear and denied Jesus were transformed by the Spirit’s power to boldly share the gospel in ways they never could have on their own.Our church is filled with people who have faced (and are facing) real challenges. But God never wastes our pain. He uses it to position us for His purpose and draw us closer to Himself. This Sunday you’ll hear from three people, each with very different stories and struggles, but all of them met by the grace of Jesus. We can’t wait for you to be encouraged by their testimonies!WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday, we’re tackling some of the real questions people are asking—questions that shape how we follow Jesus today. From wrestling with singleness to deciding whether to attend a same-sex wedding, to walking through church hurt, we’re not shying away from the conversations that matter most. These aren’t just “theological debates.” They’re everyday struggles where faith meets real life.We’ll open God’s Word to see what it says—not only about what’s right and true, but about how to live with both conviction and compassion. Whether it’s understanding the gift of singleness, holding to God’s design for marriage, or loving friends without affirming what God calls sin, we want to respond like Jesus did—with grace, truth, and an open door for gospel conversations. You’ll also hear how to find healing from church hurt and why keeping Jesus, not people, on the pedestal is the key to restoration.Come ready to be challenged, and reminded that the gospel brings both clarity and hope. No matter your background, your questions, or your story, you’ll find a place here to wrestle with truth and experience grace.It’s a tougher Sunday, but we’re a church that leans into the hard topics.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday, we’re continuing our series by leaning into some honest, often heavy, questions from the heart:Can I lose my salvation?How do you navigate a marriage where your spouse is not a believer?What are the main differences between Catholicism and Christianity?How do you share the gospel with someone who believes works save them?We walk through these four questions, spending 5–10 minutes on each. We are a people who want to live under the Book. That means we don’t run from tough questions; we embrace them.Jesus often dropped a hard teaching when the crowds gathered. We want to do more than just drop truth—we want to answer the real questions people are asking.Some answers won’t be as simple as “yes or no” or “do this/don’t do that.” Instead, I’ll offer biblical frameworks for thinking:Is it wise?Does it reflect God’s character?What does the whole of Scripture say?Other times, the answer will be more black and white.This isn’t a time to back away from hard questions. It’s a time to lean into God’s Word and let Him speak.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday we’re launching a brand-new series called “Ask Me Anything.” Over the next few weeks, we’ll be answering real questions submitted by people in our church—questions about faith, life, and what it means to follow Jesus.We’re kicking things off with a big one: Why is there such a discipleship dilemma in the church—and what’s our response to it? Research from the Barna Group shows that nearly 40% of believers aren’t in any discipleship relationship, and only 1% of leaders say the Church is doing “very well” at discipling new believers.One of the biggest reasons we get stuck in our faith is because we stop doing the very thing Jesus told us to do—make disciples. In the Great Commission, Jesus didn’t only call us to share the good news—He told us to teach people how to follow His way of life.This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus: Being with Him, becoming like Him, and doing what He did. We’ll see why this journey of discipleship must be walked out in community.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

Wrapping up this series we’re diving into one of the most overlooked parables—the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14. In my opinion, it should be at the top of the list.Jesus tells a story where the invitation goes out to everyone—the outcasts, the overlooked, the unexpected—because His desire is that His house would be full. That invitation still stands today. And guess who it comes through? Us.Let’s be honest: most of us aren’t great at inviting people to Jesus. We have our reasons. So do the people in this parable. But Jesus doesn’t let any of those excuses stand. This week, we’re going to confront both:The excuses people give for not coming to Jesus. The excuses we give for not inviting them.Here’s the challenge: What if church wasn’t just for me—but for who I bring?That’s the question we’re asking. And here's the reality I can't shake:I don’t belong at the great banquet. But Jesus says I do. And so do the people we’re not inviting yet.

This week, we will dive into a parable that will help us address the current state of our personal prayer life (Luke 11:1–13). How do I pray? Do you believe that God hears your prayers and that He can answer them? Am I a persistent pray-er? What are some reasons people stop praying? What does it mean to ask, seek, and knock?A persistent prayer life deepens your relationship with God, fostering trust and spiritual growth over time. It provides strength and clarity during trials, reminding you that you’re never alone in your struggles. Consistent prayer also cultivates gratitude and humility, aligning your heart with God's will and purpose.Our message is titled “Prayer & Presence.” God is not bothered by our requests—in fact, He welcomes them. Jesus is the one in this parable who encourages us to keep on asking, keep on seeking, and keep on knocking. God was even gracious enough to provide us with the Holy Spirit for power and guidance!

This week, we’ll see Jesus tell a parable to address pride and teach humility (Luke 18:9-14). How do I know if I’m humble? How do we know if we’re a humble church? How do we find humility—and keep it?Humility can be tricky. Pride doesn’t play fair. It’s easy to spot in others, but hard to see in the mirror. If you were asked to name someone who struggles with pride, most of us wouldn’t name ourselves. But humility was the path Jesus took to the cross—and it’s the only way to follow Him.Our message is titled “The Way Up is Down” In a world full of self-promotion, how do we follow Jesus and live in—not of—the world?WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday we dive into the Parable of the Talents—a story that is both inspiring and deeply challenging.God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts, talents, and opportunities—not for our own glory, but to reflect His goodness and take part in His Kingdom work. Some respond with faith and action. Others hold back. This parable invites us to examine how we’re stewarding what we’ve been given.We were born to live with purpose, investing in what matters most.May we be a people who live in such a way that we, too, will one day hear the words we all long for: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master.”WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday, we’re diving into the parable of the Unforgiving Servant. Jesus is in the middle of teaching about how to respond when a brother or sister sins against you, when Peter asks a familiar question: “How many times must I forgive my brother or sister?” Jesus uses this moment to tell a story that reveals God’s radical heart to forgive continually—and to teach that, as His followers, we’re called to do the same, without keeping count.Brokenness and relational hurt are things we all experience, and Jesus understands that. But He doesn’t want the wounds we carry to steal our hearts or quench our love. His desire is to set us free from the prison of unforgiveness. He shows us the path to that freedom by teaching us to forgive from the heart—by remembering how deeply we’ve been forgiven by God.Through this story, Jesus not only reveals the beauty of God’s mercy, but He also invites us to become people of mercy in a world full of hurt.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This Sunday, we are diving into the parable of the wise and foolish builders.We’ll be looking at Luke’s account of this story. Jesus is surrounded by a great multitude of people who have sought Him out to be healed of physical ailments and freed from unclean spirits. He seizes this moment to teach some powerful life truths.As He wraps up this time of teaching, Jesus paints a picture of what it means to be not just a hearer of God’s Word, but a doer. He drives His message home by illustrating the difference between two men and their approaches to building a house. One builds a house with a firm foundation, the other builds a house with virtually no foundation.  Foundations matter! We’re going to do a personal foundation check as we take a close look at Luke 6:46–49 and unpack what it takes to build a life that stands the test of time.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/

This weekend We be celebrate Father’s Day and look at one of the most well-known parables Jesus ever told—the Prodigal Son.This story captures the heart of God’s love and forgiveness, while also challenging those of us who may be stuck in religion rather than relationship. Though most parables have one main point, this one carries a dual invitation: For the prodigal, it’s a call to come home. For the religious, it’s a challenge to soften your heart and celebrate grace.This sermon is titled “A Father’s Love”—because on Father’s Day, that’s what we all need to be reminded of. We’ll also speak directly to those who are praying for a prodigal child, and an invitation to anyone who’s ready to return home to the Father.WEBSITE: https://five39.church/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/five39church/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/five39church/PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/five39-church/