This week we continue our series on marriage, looking at Ephesians 5:22–33 with a message titled, “A Godly Marriage.” How do we get and keep a godly marriage that serves as an example to others—what God designed and what we really want?

It’s easy to have our own ideas of what we think will work for our marriage, to look to others’ advice, or to turn to the latest book on the topic. All can be helpful. However, we must get our blueprint and foundation from God’s Word.

This Sunday, both men and women will be challenged. We won’t twist the text to mean something it doesn’t, but we will call out some obvious things this passage should mean for us as husbands and wives.

Everyone wants to be happily married to the same person for 60 years. But how does that happen? It’s not the experience of most people. It’s definitely not by accident. It requires God’s grace in our lives, two people on the same page, and a commitment to follow God’s Word and design as prescribed. What is required of a woman and a man to produce a lasting, godly marriage? Just a hint: We’re not called to change our spouse, just love and serve them. Easier said than done.

This week will require both grace and truth as we walk through this passage together.

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This Sunday we continue our series on parenting. If you have been a parent for more than five minutes, you understand that it doesn’t always go as planned. We often have plans when it comes to raising our children, but what we want, what the Lord wants, and what our children want often clash.

We all know how challenging parenting is and can be, so we want to dedicate a Sunday not to giving an opinion on the matter or telling you how we are doing it right, but rather to talking about how we truly give our children to the Lord and trust Him with them. We will discuss some habits to build that are simple, though easier said than done. We will also call out some ways of godless parenting that are not helpful for our children and that the Bible is clear about.

Every parent has regrets or things they wish they had done differently. We compare ourselves with other parents and feel guilt, or we judge our own parents. These are all traps we need to avoid. Parenting is challenging and requires situational wisdom that is not always explicitly clear in Scripture.

Our goal is to challenge a few ways of thinking by encouraging some to change how we view our role as parents and encouraging others to keep doing the best they can in less-than-ideal circumstances. There is much grace we all need on this topic.

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This week we continue our series, “Not According to Plan,” talking about singleness. Forty percent of adults in the church are single, which is not a problem—but many are very discontent, and that can be. Is it possible to be single and secure in the Lord? And does God’s Word give instruction on how singles are to live in today’s world?

This Sunday we will focus on the theology of singleness. We will lay a foundation and look at what Scripture says, then have an honest, practical conversation about the world’s path versus God’s plan. Today, many have relationship plans shaped by the world and not by the Word, which is why we have more resources than ever, yet most people are hurting and more confused than ever.

Singleness is not second class; it’s not meant to be a season that sidelines you. How we steward seasons tells us a lot about what we believe about God. Thankfully, the Bible is far from silent on this issue. We will look at a few ways people who are single can build on biblical principles—either to find who God has for them or to remain single and secure in the Lord. And for those who feel like they’ve made too many mistakes, it’s never too late to pivot and surrender to His purpose. There is grace for everyone to adjust where you find yourself and walk with God.

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This Sunday we kick off a new five-week series, Not According to Plan. Most people have relationships that are broken, and you’d say, “It wasn’t what I planned.” When life doesn’t go as planned, what do you do? How does Jesus interact with people who feel too broken to worship or follow Him? You come as you are, with all your stuff.

We will work through the story and see how powerful the interaction is and how it helps us handle our own spiritual messes. We will find that this unnamed woman finds healing from the person she needs the most while hiding from the people who have hurt her the most. She is physically, spiritually, and emotionally spent, and Jesus makes one-on-one time just for her. He teaches her about true worship—what it is, what it is not, and what she is actually in need of.

Worship is war for most because of our sin and the choices we’ve made. We don’t feel worthy enough to worship. As we kick off this series, we’re going to talk about brokenness before we talk about standards. This is easily one of Jesus’ most well-known teachings on worship and the type of people Jesus made time for. No matter where you find yourself, even if life is not as you planned, Jesus has a plan to meet with you.

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This week, we will continue our series in Daniel 3 with a very familiar story about three men confronted with a decision: bow the knee to an idol or worship the Lord. They resolve to hold to their convictions in a culture of compromise, choosing to worship regardless of the result, the attacks, who is (or isn’t) with them, and no matter how intense the heat becomes.

There are so many lessons from this story that you and I can learn from. No matter who you are, we will all face “fires” in life, some even with eternal consequences (which we’ll talk about as well). There will be times when our worship is called into question and we are faced with scenarios we would never choose to walk through. We would rather watch from the sidelines or fold and try to avoid it at all costs.

The three men in this story experience another in the fire, and only those who walk into the fire and continue to worship experience the power and presence of God and, as we will see, remain untouched.

Trials in life never warn us they are coming or how serious they will be, so we must resolve for our worship to be unwavering. In this story, God uses the fire to draw those far from Him to Himself, and He is doing the same thing today. How we walk through the fires in our lives can draw people to Him when we continue to worship. And church, that is a powerful thing: to keep showing up and worshiping, even when it feels like you’re walking through hell.

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This Sunday we kick off a new series, “Worship Is War.” We all worship on a daily basis, and our worship is often distracted, stolen, and misplaced. We end up worshiping self and lesser gods. This series is a call to action and repentance, putting Jesus in His rightful place in our lives. We must worship Jesus when we gather and when we go. We are not the focus. Our lives are not our own.

We will define what biblical worship is, who gets our worship, and—more importantly—how we worship? We will be in Genesis 22, looking at one of the most popular, confusing, and challenging stories in Scripture as we talk about surrender. What happens when God asks you to lay down what you love most to reveal who is really on the throne in your life? The very thing He promised you, that you waited for—and now He wants back? This message is titles “Worthy of It All” because God is worthy of whatever you think you deserve.

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This week, we will look at a miracle found in Matthew 14:22–33. Jesus’ disciples find themselves in a boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee, stuck in a violent storm. Just when things seem hopeless, that’s when Jesus shows up. Doesn’t it seem that when we experience the toughest and most violent storms in our lives, Jesus shows up at just the right time?

Jesus approaches the disciples by walking on the water. Though they are initially afraid, Jesus reassures them not to fear. Fear is one of the enemy’s greatest tools, often used to intimidate and distract followers of Jesus.

Peter steps out of the boat at Jesus’ invitation, but when he focuses on the wind and waves instead of Jesus, fear causes him to sink. He cries out, “Lord, save me!” Three simple words that God wishes to hear from every person. Jesus immediately catches him, and once they return to the boat, the storm ceases.

In response, the disciples worship Jesus and declare, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Our only proper response when we witness God move is to worship Him with our entire being!

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This Sunday we’re going to talk about something we all know too well: seasons when life feels like a wilderness. When things are stripped back, answers feel delayed, and temptation shows up loud and clear.

In Matthew 4, Jesus steps into that same space before His ministry even begins. Hungry, tested, and pressed, yet fully trusting the Father. It’s a reminder that our struggles aren’t signs that God has stepped away. They’re often the very places where He’s doing His deepest work.

At FIVE39, we don’t pretend to have it all together. We’re not a showcase for perfect people. We’re a hospital for sinners who need Jesus every day.

If you’re tired, wrestling with temptation, or just barely hanging on, you’re not alone. Jesus meets us right where we are, walks with us through the fight, and never shows up late. The battle isn’t yours to win. It’s already been won. He’s faithful, He’s present, and He’s always on time.

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This Christmas Eve service, Pastor Mike preaches on John 3 as Nicodemus meets Jesus in the night.

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This Sunday we’re going to continue our series Into the Night by looking at when the shepherds are called in the night to share the news about Christ. This story is so powerful. Why does God go to them first, making them the first evangelists? The least likely, common, uneducated, and unreliable people in society are chosen to carry this message. We believe it is because they had boldness. They were willing and ready to share the news with everyone.

This passage in Luke 2:8–20 is so rich. We will see how the angels respond in worship with their voices, and the shepherds worship with their feet as they go and make known the Savior. Jesus calls everyone to participate in sharing His good news of great joy for all people. The question is this: are we participating? Regardless of style or personality, who are we sharing Jesus with? The oldest news is the best news. It never grows old, and people need Jesus. God’s love is not ours to distribute as we see fit, and now is a great time to share. Fifty-six percent of people say they would go to church at Christmas if someone they knew invited them. Will we?

The shepherds were in the night doing their normal, mundane work when the angels showed up and called on them. We believe God calls on all of us. Will we respond with that same boldness to share? Maybe life feels boring right now, and maybe that’s because we’re not sharing Christ. Just a thought.

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