Equip Church

09/06/2026

Have you ever looked back at a season of your life and realized that God was there the entire time—you just didn’t recognize it?

In Genesis 28:16, Jacob wakes from his encounter with God and declares, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!”

Sometimes the problem isn’t God’s absence. It’s our attention.

In today’s message, Recognizing God Is Here, we’ll discover how God can be working before we recognize Him, how our circumstances can distract us from His presence, and why He often moves differently than we expect.

✨ God can be present before you recognize Him. He doesn’t stop working because you’re distracted, and He doesn’t disappear because you don’t feel Him.

🙏 Your circumstances can distract you from His presence. Problems, pain, uncertainty, and chaos can become so loud that they drown out what God is doing. Sometimes being still is a choice, not a feeling.

🌿 God often works differently than we expect. We may look for Him only in church services, worship, or prayer, but God can meet us in ordinary places, quiet moments, interruptions, transitions, and inconvenient seasons.

❤️ When you recognize God, respond to Him. Recognition creates responsibility. When God convicts—repent. When He directs—obey. When He provides—give thanks. When He reveals Himself—worship.

Don’t dismiss an ordinary season as meaningless simply because it feels unfamiliar. God may already be working beneath the surface.

God doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, He whispers.

📖 Key Scriptures: Genesis 28:16 | Genesis 28:15 | Psalm 46:10 | 1 Kings 19:12 | James 1:22

08/30/2026

What should we do when God reveals Himself?

In Isaiah 6:1–8, Isaiah encounters the overwhelming holiness and glory of God. What begins as an encounter becomes a moment of conviction, surrender, transformation, and ultimately a call to action:

“Here am I. Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8

God’s presence is not something we simply experience—it calls for a response. In this message, Responding to God’s Presence, we’ll explore three responses that should follow a genuine encounter with God:

✨ Reverence Him — Seeing God correctly changes how we approach Him.
🙏 Surrender to Him — His holiness exposes what needs to change, and conviction invites us to surrender.
🔥 Obey Him — Encounter should lead to assignment. Isaiah said yes before he knew all the details.

We cannot receive everything God has for us while holding onto everything He is asking us to release. And when God calls, obedience is one of the clearest expressions of our love for Him.

May our response to His presence be:

“Here am I. Send me!”

📖 Key Scriptures: Isaiah 6:1–8 | Hebrews 12:28 | Romans 12:1 | John 14:15 | Luke 5:5

08/23/2026

08/19/2026

🔴 **REBROADCAST | THE PRESENCE THAT DWELLS WITHIN**

We’re rebroadcasting this powerful message, **“The Presence That Dwells Within.”**

In the Old Testament, God’s presence was manifested in the tent, the tabernacle, and the Temple. But through Jesus Christ, something greater has happened—**God’s presence now dwells within His people through the Holy Spirit.**

The same God who parted the Red Sea, sent manna from heaven, and led Israel by fire and cloud has chosen to make His dwelling within us.

But with this incredible privilege comes responsibility: **How are we stewarding His presence, and what are we doing with the power He has placed within us?**

Whether you missed this message or need to hear it again, join us for this rebroadcast and be challenged to move from being a **bench warmer to a Heaven Stormer!**

🔥 Answer the call.
🔥 Get equipped.
🔥 Walk in obedience.
🔥 Carry His presence.
🔥 Demonstrate His Kingdom.

**Watch, share, and invite someone to experience this message with you!**

God’s presence is no longer confined to a tent, tabernacle, or temp...

08/10/2026

What changes when we truly experience the presence of God?

In Exodus 33:14–16, Moses understood that God’s presence was not optional—it was everything. God’s presence was the source of Israel’s rest, transformation, and distinction from everyone around them.

In this message, “The Presence Changes Everything,” Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches how encountering the presence of God changes the way we live, think, and walk through life.

In this message, you’ll discover:

• His presence brings rest — We don’t have to carry life in our own strength.
• His presence transforms us — You cannot continually encounter God and remain the same.
• His presence distinguishes us — What sets God’s people apart is not simply what we do, but the One who goes with us.

God doesn’t just want to change your circumstances. He wants His presence to change you.

Moses said, in essence, “If Your presence doesn’t go with us, we don’t want to go.”

May that become the cry of our hearts.

“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” — Exodus 33:14

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Equip Church | Phoenix, Arizona
Equipping people to know God, grow in faith, and live out their purpose.

08/02/2026

RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF GOD

“Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” — Genesis 28:16

God may be present even when we fail to recognize Him.

God created us for fellowship, but sin brought separation. The good news is that Jesus removed the barrier and opened the way for us to draw near. We do not approach God through personal goodness, religious performance, or perfect behavior. We approach Him through the finished work and shed blood of Jesus Christ.

In this message, Pastor Maurice Chavez teaches us how to recognize God’s presence, approach Him through grace, and draw near with a sincere heart.

God’s presence is not a reward for perfect people. It is where imperfect people are transformed.

You do not have to clean yourself up before coming to God. Come honestly. Come sincerely. Come boldly. The way has already been opened!

Watch this message, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and join us as we continue the God Is Here sermon series at Equip Church.

07/29/2026

Beyond Belief: ALL HAIL THE KING | Jesus Is the True King

Who is the King of Glory? He is the Lord, strong and mighty—the Lord who is ready for battle!

In this message from the Beyond Belief series, Uly Rojas teaches what it truly means to acknowledge Jesus as King. The kings of this world may fall, fail, and abuse their authority, but Jesus is the righteous King whose throne endures forever.

If Jesus is truly our King, then we must do more than praise Him with our words. We must submit to His authority, obey His commands, remain connected to Him, faithfully use what He has entrusted to us, and fulfill His mission.

The King has given His Church a command: Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.

This message explores:

• The coronation and authority of a king
• Why earthly kings ultimately fail
• Jesus as the eternal and righteous King
• Our responsibility as servants in His Kingdom
• The importance of remaining connected to Christ
• The power of the Holy Spirit
• The King’s command to preach the Gospel

Key Scriptures:
Psalm 24:7–10
Ecclesiastes 8:2–6
2 Samuel 11
Hebrews 1:7–9
Luke 19:11–27
John 15:5–8
Luke 24:49
Mark 16:15–18

Jesus is not merely someone we believe in—He is the King we follow, obey, honor, and serve.

ALL HAIL THE KING!

07/08/2026

What does God say about money? 💰📖

Join us for our Faith & Finance Class on Friday, July 10th from 7:30–9:00 PM at Equip Church.

This practical and Spirit-led class will help you discover biblical principles for managing money, growing in stewardship, and making wiser financial decisions.

🍽️ Light dinner served from 7:00–7:30 PM
👧 Childcare available up to age 9
📍 Equip Church | 1601 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Whether you are facing financial challenges, trying to build better habits, or simply want to learn what the Bible says about money, this class is for you.

Space is limited—scan the QR code and reserve your spot today! click below or scan the QR code.

https://myequipchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3702145