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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scripture References:

Matthew 14:13-21

MATTHEW 15:29-39

EXODUS 16:1-7

HOW TO MAKE SURE THE MORE ISN’T MOLDY

1- YOUR MORE IS CONNECTED TO YOUR PRESENT PROXIMITY TO JESUS, AND IF ITS NOT IT WILL BE MOLDY.

2- YOUR MORE IS CONNECTED TO HIS HANDS, NOT YOURS, AND IF ITS NOT… YOU FINNA BE MOLDY.

3- YOUR MORE IS CONNECTED TO HIS WORDS, AND IF YOU DONT KNOW THEM… DONT BE SURPRISED IF THE MORE ENDS UP MOLDY.

4-ONLY JESUS BRINGS ‘MORE’ THAT SATISIFIES.. A people whose disobedience in the wilderness and sin was rooted in seeking their own satisfaction.. now find in the wilderness, a man providing satisfaction. People who when they tried to gather more, only were met with mold and maggots… Now have leftovers that don't spoil. The difference between MORE THAT SATISFIES AND HAS LEFT OVER versus mold and maggots…. JESUS. Is Jesus my source of more? My trust for more? My ambition filtered through his reasoning for more? My understanding of more surrendered to his more? Because if not… its not more… its maggots and its mold. The difference between MORE THAT SATISFIES and MORE THAT ROTS is JESUS.

Scripture References:

Matthew 20:1-16

HOW TO WALK FREE OF CULTURE'S PRESSURE TO ALWAYS COMPARE.

1- Comparison distorts your view of God. "Is your eye envious because I am generous?"... Comparison makes the generosity of God feel offensive instead of beautiful. The workers were angry that someone received something they didn't think they deserved. Comparison turned worship into murder (Cain and Abel), and be careful that you don’t allow it to do the same in your heart and mind at the expense of relationships and being a light in this world.

2- Comparison distorts your view of facts and view of self. THEY AGREED TO THE DENARIUS (vs 2). They were satisfied until they started looking sideways... and when you start looking sideways at everyone else, your life will get sideways quick. Comparison has a way of convincing you that your life isn't blessed, it's barren. We are trapped in a culture of people building personality while losing identity, everyone constantly hoping to get the blessing of someone else by sacrificing authenticity to become someone else. Whatever your belief for the work of the vineyard in God to become in your life know this: it will not be born of imitation, only a life of consecration.

3- The workers were given what was promised at the end... but instead of the ability to receive and rejoice in the wage, they grumbled and complained. Comparison strips gratitude and turns it to grievance. RELIGION SAYS I WORKED LONGER, BUT GRACE SAYS, I SERVE A GENEROUS MASTER. THE QUESTION BEHIND IT ALL: DO I TRUST IN GOD'S GOODNESS? DO I TRUST THE MASTER TO BE FAIR? MY MIND SCREAMS I'M WORTH MORE, HAVE DONE MORE, AND DESERVE MORE. DO I BELIEVE, AND REST, THAT HE IS GOOD, AND WILL BE GOOD, TO ME. Comparison is the symptom… but distrust is the disease.