Fixate PHX

Fixate Phoenix

We believe in a church that is fixed on Jesus with unwavering attention and focus, that in a day in an age of distraction we fight back with devotion, that a life holistically following the ways of our Creator opens us up to be formed by Him and Him alone. A life of depth that produces fruit that remains, a life of discipline that builds everything we exist to do off of the Cornerstone, a life of sacrifice that shows the greatest love to a world so devoid of it, and a sustainable rhythm that keeps us walking with Him always. We see a church that loves the least, last, lost, broken, and forgotten. We see a church that turns careers into callings, and conversations into moments where you sense the Holy Spirit. We see a church that seeks to see Jesus and allows the Creator to create with His most prized possession; us. You're invited to the journey, where we seek first the Kingdom and righteousness, and trust that He can add all things in His time.

  1. 8月17日

    Philippians pt 3 - SUBVERSIVE, SELFLESS AND UPSIDE DOWN; WHY WE LIKE OUR IDEA OF FOLLOWING JESUS BUT STRUGGLE WHEN THE TRUTH OF WHAT IT MEANS SETS IN.

    Scripture References: Phil 1:27-2:11 How to stay the course when becoming like Jesus is way harder than you thought. The gospel should change how you view resistance; stand firm. Salvation starts as a beautiful invitation to sanctification before it becomes subversive to the whole of our personhood. God forms you differently than you would form yourself. God uses what we would avoid or skip to produce what we could never have built or dreamed, almost always at the cost of self. Sometimes the thing you want God to get you out of is the very thing He's using to get Christ into you deeper. The way of Jesus is downward mobility in a world obsessed with upward mobility… we go low, to climb high.The gospel should change how you view and interact with people; stand together. We clothe ourselves with selflessness, humility, and a commitment to unity, and that's what preserves my faith's fragility on its journey to maturity. Maturity is measured by how little life has to revolve around you. Knowing more about Jesus isn't the goal; becoming more like Jesus is… maturity in God is almost always measured in my humility, selflessness, and unity to the gospel and kingdom that weeds out the pride of self-centered and self-preserving salvation.The gospel should change your view of greatness in life and the world; stoop low... because the faster you can get upside down, the quicker you can find the right side up. As time goes on we tend to fight God at every turn in the journey of faith because we like to profess faith but don't really love the process of what that faith actually does to our souls. If greatness is only about me, and doesn't have a "we," it's going to feel empty. Does the shape of your life look anything like the shape of His? Does it leave an impact on others as He did?

    Philippians pt 3 - SUBVERSIVE, SELFLESS AND UPSIDE DOWN; WHY WE LIKE OUR IDEA OF FOLLOWING JESUS BUT STRUGGLE WHEN THE TRUTH OF WHAT IT MEANS SETS IN.
  2. 8月11日

    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.

    Philippians pt 2  - PRISON THAT PRODUCES PROGRESS
  3. 8月3日

    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.

    Philippians pt 1 - AM I DOING THIS RIGHT?
  4. 7月6日

    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).

    Guest Speaker Sunday Message - Jim Tippin

簡介

We believe in a church that is fixed on Jesus with unwavering attention and focus, that in a day in an age of distraction we fight back with devotion, that a life holistically following the ways of our Creator opens us up to be formed by Him and Him alone. A life of depth that produces fruit that remains, a life of discipline that builds everything we exist to do off of the Cornerstone, a life of sacrifice that shows the greatest love to a world so devoid of it, and a sustainable rhythm that keeps us walking with Him always. We see a church that loves the least, last, lost, broken, and forgotten. We see a church that turns careers into callings, and conversations into moments where you sense the Holy Spirit. We see a church that seeks to see Jesus and allows the Creator to create with His most prized possession; us. You're invited to the journey, where we seek first the Kingdom and righteousness, and trust that He can add all things in His time.

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