Equip Church

Equip Church A church where people can encounter Jesus, grow in their faith, & be equipped to make a difference. Our desire is to connect you with a real Savior.

Equip Church is a multi-cultural church located in central Phoenix. We believe in building families and teaching them to follow the practical principles for life that are found in the Word of God. Equip Church is a place where you can experience a family like atmosphere, dynamic worship and practical and applicable teaching. To equip you to know God and make him known.

05/31/2026

God never intended for His children to navigate life alone.

In this powerful message, Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches from Romans 8:12–17, revealing what it means to live a Spirit-led life and walk confidently as sons and daughters of God.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t merely visit believers—He leads them.

In this message, you’ll discover:

• How to overcome the pull of the flesh through the power of the Spirit
• The identity and confidence that come from being God’s child
• How the Holy Spirit provides guidance, assurance, and direction
• What it means to live as an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ
• Practical ways to hear God’s voice and follow His leading daily

The Spirit breaks the chains of fear and slavery, replacing them with assurance, purpose, and intimacy with the Father.

When you’re led by the Spirit:
Your identity becomes clear
Your purpose becomes focused
Your decisions become guided
Your relationship with God grows deeper

The Christian life is not about striving harder. It’s about learning to follow the One who leads from the inside out.

Join Equip Church as we learn how to walk in freedom, and the daily guidance of the Holy Spirit.












05/24/2026

The Holy Spirit did not come just to give emotional experiences He came with power.
n this powerful message, Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches from Acts 1:8, Acts 2, and 1 Corinthians 14, revealing why the Holy Spirit was given and how believers are empowered to live Spirit-filled lives today.

Jesus never intended for believers to live spiritually exhausted, confused, or powerless.
The Holy Spirit was sent to strengthen, guide, and equip the Church.

In this message, you’ll discover:

• Why the Holy Spirit came to empower believers
• The purpose and importance of speaking in tongues
• How spiritual language builds spiritual strength
• What keeps people from receiving the Holy Spirit
• How to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit in faith
• What happens when a believer is filled with the Spirit

When the Holy Spirit fills a life:
Boldness rises
Prayer comes alive
Spiritual sensitivity increases
Witnessing becomes effective

God responds to spiritual hunger.
The question is not whether He wants to fill you…
The question is: Are you willing to yield?
Join Equip Church as we encounter the power, presence, and work of the Holy Spirit.









05/17/2026

What happens in the waiting season?
Between Passover and Pentecost, God was preparing His people through a journey of surrender, obedience, refinement, and expectation. In this powerful teaching, Sister Monica Rojas walks through the biblical significance of the Counting of the Omer and the importance of waiting on the Holy Spirit.

This is more than patience.
This is preparation for power.
Join Equip Church as we explore:
• The spiritual meaning behind the countdown to Pentecost
• How waiting develops character, intimacy, and discernment
• Why dependence on the Holy Spirit changes everything
• The contrast between impatience in the Old Testament and unity in the Upper Room
• How God prepares believers for freedom, restoration, and spiritual renewal

Come ready to be encouraged, challenged, and awakened to deeper surrender and intimacy with God.

Leviticus 23:15
Deuteronomy 16:9-12
Exodus 24 & 32
Acts 1-2
Isaiah 40:31
Galatians 5:22-23

Speaker: Sister Monica Rojas

05/10/2026

Today at Equip Church, Pastor Rose Chavez brings a powerful Mother’s Day message: “A Mother’s Spirit-Led Influence.”

This message is for every mother, spiritual mother, grandmother, aunt, mentor, and woman carrying unseen burdens with quiet faith.

Through the story of Athaliah and Jehosheba, we’re reminded that influence is not built on applause, platforms, or recognition… it’s built on obedience, courage, and being led by the Holy Spirit.

Hidden faith that changes generations
* Breaking destructive family cycles
* Spirit-led parenting and leadership
* Choosing courage over control
* How heaven measures influence differently

“Spirit-led mothers don’t just raise children… they shape generations.”

Join us live as we celebrate the women whose prayers, sacrifices, and faith leave eternal impact, even when no one else sees it.

* 1 Corinthians 2:10-12
* 2 Kings 11:1-3
* Galatians 5:16-17

If this message encourages you, share it with a mother, mentor, or family member who needs this reminder today.


05/03/2026

You were never meant to do life alone.

In this powerful message, Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches from John 14:16–17, John 16:7, and Acts 5:3–4, reminding us of the incredible gift many believers overlook—the Holy Spirit.

He is not distant. He is not abstract.
He is your Helper, Counselor, and Comforter—present and active in your life.

In this message, you’ll discover how to:

• Recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in your daily life
• Break free from self-reliance and step into surrender
• Hear His voice and follow His leading
• Experience clarity, strength, and peace in your decisions
• Re-engage with the Helper through intentional relationship

Ignoring the Holy Spirit leads to confusion and struggle…
But walking with Him brings direction, strength, and life.

He guides. He speaks. He strengthens. He leads.

Join Equip Church as we rediscover the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and learn how to walk with Him every day.










04/27/2026

Are you growing spiritually, or do you feel stuck?

Many believers start their walk with God full of passion, excitement, and hunger. But over time, growth can slow down, progress can feel inconsistent, and spiritual life can begin to feel more like effort than transformation.

In this message, “Growing by the Spirit,” Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches from Galatians 5:16 and 2 Corinthians 3:18 on the essential role of the Holy Spirit in spiritual growth. The Christian life was never meant to be lived by human effort alone. Real growth happens when we learn to walk daily with the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit produces in us what we cannot produce on our own. He develops character, strengthens consistency, convicts our hearts, guides us into truth, and transforms us into the image of Christ.

If you have been trying harder but still feel stuck, this message will encourage you to stop relying only on willpower and begin depending on the Spirit of God.

Big Idea:
Spiritual growth is not achieved by human effort alone—it is produced by the Holy Spirit when we learn to walk with Him daily.

Key Scriptures:
Galatians 5:16
2 Corinthians 3:18
Galatians 5:22–23
Galatians 5:19–21
John 16:13
Romans 8:5–6
Galatians 5:25

In this message, you will learn:

How the Holy Spirit produces real spiritual growth
Why trying to grow without the Spirit leads to frustration
How the Holy Spirit guides, convicts, strengthens, and transforms you
Practical ways to grow in step with the Spirit every day

Spiritual growth is not about perfection—it is about partnership.

Before preaching this, take a moment to pray and ask the Holy Spirit what He wants to emphasize most for your church in this season.

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Today is Giving Tuesday — a global day dedicated not to shopping, but to generosity.It’s a day when people everywhere pa...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday — a global day dedicated not to shopping, but to generosity.
It’s a day when people everywhere pause to give, serve, and support causes that make a real difference.

At Equip Church, this day means even more. Our heart is to reach, equip, disciple, and expand, and Giving Tuesday helps fuel that mission.

What Giving Tuesday Is:
A worldwide movement encouraging people to:
• Give to nonprofits
• Volunteer and serve
• Support community causes
• Share time, resources, and generosity

Since 2012, this day has inspired millions to step away from consumerism and step into compassion.

Why It Matters:
Giving Tuesday helps ministries like ours:
• Build momentum for year-end outreach
• Raise support that impacts lives all year long
• Rally our community around generosity and service

And for many churches, it becomes one of the most impactful giving days of the year.

How Equip Church Uses It:
Today, we’re believing for generosity that will help us:
• Continue sharing testimonies of transformed lives
• Strengthen community outreach and missions
• Equip people through discipleship
• Prepare for future growth and expansion

If Equip Church has blessed you, inspired you, or helped you take one step closer to Jesus—would you prayerfully consider giving today?

Every gift makes a difference. Every seed builds the future.
To give: https://tinyurl.com/ynj8jnzc

Let’s make this a powerful day of impact together.

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1601 Grand Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
85007

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16027120000

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