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Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchVistas and Valleys | 1 of 3Dive in with us as Joel takes us into a new 3-week series, Vistas and Valleys, honing in on biblical teachings on the highs and lows of life - especially potent with our middle and high school students freshly coming off a week-long trip to Passion Camp in Florida (put on by Passion City Church.)2025-07-2049 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchA Resuscitation of Stars | 5 of 6In Week 5 of 6 in A Resuscitation of Stars AKA "Summer Camp for Adults", we hear from Joel about the power of light and where we're shining and directing our light. We continue to hear from members of the church and an echoing of the sentiment of being a "marvelous light" to the world.2025-07-061h 01Five14 ChurchFive14 Church"The Necessary New Exodus.""Jesus goes to the cross, and on that cross he has a victory that celebrates something he's done that no one else could ever do. So the kingdom of God and the cross of Christ are connected." Joel talks this Palm Sunday about the symbolism of the cross and what it meant for the reunification of God and man in week 2 of a pre-Easter series, Heaven on Earth!2022-04-1040 minFive14 ChurchFive14 Church"The Devil is Beat, But He's Still Biting!" - Week 2 - Pick Your Battles"You are not stronger than the devil, but the devil is no match for Jesus." Pastor Joel talks about spiritual warfare, the enemy, and why it's vital to be aware of the battle happening all around us.2021-02-1743 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Glory of Glory - Week 4 - Human"We're supposed to understand our significance and treat the world as significant." Pastor Joel Kovacs talks about the weight that being image bearers of God holds.2020-10-2753 minWere You Still Talking?Were You Still Talking?#41 With Betty Kovacs PhDEpisode 41 Was religion hijacked? My very special guest on the podcast today is Betty Kovacs, Ph.D. Last week I talked politics, this week it’s religion and 2,500 years of repression by both Church and State. More about Betty: Betty J. Kovacs’ extensive study of the shaman-mystic spiritual tradition of prehistory reveals how this early knowledge of the blueprint for our evolution was distorted and covered up by Western religions.  She shares her knowledge and passion through her books, speaking, teaching and media interviews in the United States and Europe.  She speaks to nation...2020-09-111h 11Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLet's Go - Week 1 - Let's GoJoel lays out upcoming plans for Five14, both for now and for the near future. 2020-08-3148 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchSunday Talks: Small Groups - Week 2 - Let's TalkJoel sits down with four small group leaders to talk about the importance of community, and the impact that small groups have made on their spiritual lives. 2020-08-2550 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchIf You Want To Grow, You Need People - Week 1 - Let's Talk2020-08-1733 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchMercy for All! Week 3 - Lord Have MercyJoel unpacks the Good Samaritan and teaches about how it's a story of Christ in action. 2020-08-1045 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchDoes Mercy Have a Limit? - Week 2 - Lord Have MercyThis week joel discusses how many times we should forgive and extend mercy. 2020-08-0342 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLove Mercy? Week 1 - Lord Have MercyStop it, who loves mercy??? Joel talks about how mercy is an outpouring of God’s character that must be developed in and through our lives. 2020-07-2941 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchStanding Up for Understanding - Week 6 - Sundays at Five14Joel shares a Christlike perspective on how to handle the millions of opinions in the world today. 2020-07-2046 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe End? Week 4 - THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS!A vision to live on 2020-07-1334 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe End? Week 2 - The End?What does the Bible say about the end times and the Apocalypse? 2020-06-2942 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe End? - Week 1 - Welcome To Your Apocalypse2020-06-2234 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchSlow Anger - Week 2 - Building PeaceIt's ok to be angry at times but the key to change is slow anger. Do not let your anger explode, instead allow God to slow it and change your heart.2020-06-1547 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBuilding Peace - Week 1 - Building PeaceToday Joel speaks about being peacemakers and how we can humble ourselves with compassion to build peace.2020-06-0740 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBreatheToday I am using my voice to speak against hatred and racism. We need to use our voices to continue to share the love of God an the love of people.2020-05-3140 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchInsert Kindness - Week 5 - Sundays at Five14As Christians we are called to show love and kindness to others. Let's speak the Christian language and show others the example of Christ.2020-05-2437 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchAgents of Joy - Week 4 - Sundays at Five14Be an agent of joy so you can spread kindness and refreshment to those that needed it.2020-05-1832 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchMother's Day 2020This week Five14 takes time to celebrate all of the moms and important women in our lives.2020-05-111h 00Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchAll Things Good - Week 3 - Sundays at Five14God didn't want bad things for us. In fact, He mad all things good. This doesn't mean that we won't suffer and see hard times but through those times we will emerge stronger and better because of them.2020-05-0457 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe Are Not Alone - Week 2 - Sundays at Five14We are not alone throughout the chaotic times in our lives. We serve a living God that is always by our side.2020-04-2741 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchRelationships - Week 1 - Sundays at Five14If loving people is synonymous with loving God then let's take this time to build better relationships and be more like Christ.2020-04-2058 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchEasterJoin us for an Easter celebration at Five14 Church!2020-04-1346 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchGood FridayJoin us as Joel gives a special Good Friday message.2020-04-111h 19Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWho Are You Going To Serve ? - Week 2 - We Are The LightWe get to choose who we want to serve in our lives. This week Joel is going to dive into our motives and see why we put the world before God.2020-04-0550 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe Are The LightThis week Joel explains how God's love is light. With it there is no room for darkness. We Are The Light. 2020-03-3052 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchI Told You SoThis is the final week of the countdown until we are in the new building! Joel addresses us via livestream about where we are in our relationship with Jesus and growing it in this critical time.2020-03-2342 minFive14 ChurchFive14 Church10th Birthday - BirthdayThis week we celebrate Five14's 10th birthday and the last service before we move into our new church!2020-03-0958 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLetting Go - Week 2 - We Can't, But..In the final week of We Can't, But... Joel talks about anxiety and how relieving it can be when we let God take control.2020-03-0255 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchTaking Steps - Week 1 - We Can't, But...This week Joel urges us to take steps in our faith even when we think we can't.2020-02-2544 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchSquadThis week John and Carmen talk about the importance of volunteering as we transition into our new building.2020-02-171h 03Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchFalse Gospel - Week 2 - Social MediaThis week Joel explains how social media is feeding us a false gospel. Let's ditch the false teachings for the good news.2020-02-1150 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhat Do You Worship? - Week 1 - Social MediaThis week Joel talks about the dangers of social media and how willingly we give away our time.2020-02-0349 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLive With Purpose - Week 4 - Eye-DentityIn the final week of Eye-Dentity, Joel challenges us to live with purpose and know that nothing should control us but our identity.2020-01-2651 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchGive It To The World - Week 3 - Eye-DentityThis week Joel reminds us that Jesus is fully in us and that Christians are heaven to the people on Earth.2020-01-2042 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchRemember The Past - Week 2 - Eye-DentityThis week Joel urges us to remember who we are! We have been adopted into God's family. Don't let others decide who you are.2020-01-1244 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWho Are You? - Week 1 - Eye-DentityWhose words are creating your self-image? Find out this week as Joel introduces a new series, Eye-Dentity.2020-01-0551 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchStar Of WonderCome celebrate Christmas at Five14 Church!2019-12-3140 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchPep Rally-Joel and the band get you hyped just in time for Christmas at Five14!2019-12-2248 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchPresence Is The Present - Week 3 - Dress UpIn the final week of Dress Up Joel explains how God's gift doesn't eliminate our fears; it eliminates our fear.2019-12-1648 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchClean Up Someone's Mess - Week 2 - Dress UpThis week Joel challenges us to dress up and forgive one another by helping clean up and repair the situation.2019-12-0847 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchChristmas Reveals Who You Are - Week 1 - Dress UpThis week John explained how Christmas is a celebration of the incarnation.2019-12-0242 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhy We Suffer - Week 2 - TrialsIn the final week of Trials, Joel discusses why we suffer and God's ability to take away all of our worst pains and give us a lifetime of goodness.2019-11-1847 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Advantage- Week 1- TrialsIn Week 1 of Trials, Joel talks about the advantages that Christ followers have when they are faced with trials in life.2019-11-1146 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLive The Gospel- Week 5- RSVPIn the final week of RSVP, Joel gives ways that we can live the Gospel in our day to day lives.2019-11-0355 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe Are The Light- Week 4- RSVPIn this week of RSVP, Joel talks about how God invited us to be a part of His kingdom so that we can invite others.2019-10-2842 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchOn Mission- Week 3- RSVPIn week 3 of RSVP, Joel talks about living an intentional life and how to do it even when we think we aren't capable of it.2019-10-2146 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchNot Perfect- Week 2- RSVPThis week Joel talks about spiritual fitness in a sense much like physical fitness. You must to have discipline to build strength. Do you have what it takes?2019-10-1352 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchShow Up- Week 1- RSVPThis week John introduces a new sermon series RSVP. He explains the meaning of RSVP and why we need to "Show Up".2019-10-0745 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBe The Pattern- Week 4- TouchéThe final week of Touché, Joel talks about what relationships look like when we cherish one another.2019-09-2948 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLove Is Our Destiny- Week 3- TouchéThis week Joel dives into 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and gives examples of how we are destined to love.2019-09-2346 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Battle Within- Week 2- TouchéThis week Joel explains how to unpack your troubles so you can be the best leader and light of the world that you live in.2019-09-2350 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Blame Game- Week 1- TouchéThis week Joel introduces Touché, a new series about conflict and how to resolve it.2019-09-0849 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchGlow Through Pain- Week 4- GlowWe all find ourselves in times of suffering . This week Joel concludes the Glow series by discussing how Christ followers don't just go through pain; they Glow through pain.2019-08-2646 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Gospel- Week 3- GlowThis life isn't perfect but the gospel has the power to change it from the inside out. This week Joel talks about what it looks like when the gospel dwells within us.2019-08-1836 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Cross- Week 2- GlowBy nature we are all broken people but God bends over backwards to be with us. This week Joel explains how God has done everything in His will to be with us. What idols are standing between you and God? We are redeemed through the power of the cross.2019-08-1246 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchA Story Of Change- Week 1- Glow"God, please change me." Have those words ever come out of your mouth? Often times change is a good thing but we tend to not feel that way when it isn't. The truth is, the presence of God changes people. Find out this week how God's presence can change your life.2019-08-0451 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchGod Is A Small Group- Week 3- GrapesWeek 3 of Grapes, Joel wraps up how important small groups are and the future of groups at Five14 Church.2019-07-2950 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchGroups Help Us Grow- Week 2- GrapesThis week Dan explains how being in a small group can help you live the life that God created you to live.2019-07-2348 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchCreated For Community- Week 1- GrapesWhat do grapes and people have in common? Find out this week as John unpacks the first message of Grapes.2019-07-1447 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBoundless LoveHave you ever been somewhere dangerous? What was your reason for going there? Jesus flips the social norm of his time to show boundless love. What will He call you to do?2019-07-0846 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLet There Be LightHave you ever been afraid of the dark? Tune in this week as Brice talks about his fear of the dark and how we can overcome the darkness that is in our lives.2019-07-0246 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchParty With The PartnersThis week Five14 Church celebrates the partnerships that it's made to help grow, strengthen and build our community. 2019-06-281h 23Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchServe Cbus 2019This week John talks about Serve Cbus and how serving others is a reflection of God's will for us.2019-06-1746 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWalk Through Fire- Joel KovacsWe all will walk through a level of fire and pain but God desires to meet you there. This week Joel tells three stories about walking through fire and the lessons learned.2019-06-1053 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchMonsterToday David talks about the monster that lives in us all, FEAR. Fear can be good but do not let it consume you. You have a choice between a life of fear or a life of hope. What will you choose?2019-06-0346 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchRejuvenateThis week John and Carmen give tips for a busy lifestyle and discuss how to slow down and experience rest as God designed.2019-05-2043 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchQuality Over Quantity- Week 2- NinjaIt's not about how much you do but it's how you do it. Serving with your best leaves a lasting impression that won't be forgotten.2019-05-1447 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchHeroes In A Half Shell- Week 1- NinjaThis week Joel explains how we can find our purpose through service.2019-05-0651 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhy We Give- Week 2- All InThe final week of All In. This week Joel highlights the life change that has happened in and around Five14 Church through giving.2019-04-151h 08Five14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe Are Dogs- Week 1- Toss It To The DogsWeek one of Toss It To The Dogs. Ever think about how good of a life your dog has? Joel conveys that same notion but with us and God's Kingdom.2019-03-0443 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchMajor on the Majors (and other questions)- Week 3- QuestionsJohn and Joel conclude the "Questions" series. They touch base on some of the most commonly asked questions.2019-02-2652 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhat About Heaven And Hell?- Week 2- QuestionsJohn and Joel discuss the truth behind Heaven and Hell.2019-02-1824 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchApologetics- Week 1- QuestionsJoel and John tackle the question of "How do we know God exist?".2019-02-1224 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchUnity- Week 1- QuestionsThis week Joel talks about Unity. He explains how we can all be different as individuals but unite as one in the body of Christ.2019-02-1224 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhat Is Love?- Week 4- Virtue RealityWeek 4 of Virtue reality, Joel explains how Love is our Destiny and what our lives will look like when we live it.2019-02-0447 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchSelf Control Is Your Role- Week 3- Virtue RealityWeek 3 of Virtue Reality, Joel explains how our self control and the Holy Spirit's help makes us stand out and Christian Virtue realized.2019-01-2944 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe Are Designed For Glory- Week 2- Virtue RealityWeek 2 of Virtue Reality, Joel explains how we are gloriously created in Christ.2019-01-1446 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWhat Are We Becoming- Week 1- Virtue RealityWeek 1 of Virtue Reality- Joel explains how God's vision for you is Virtue.2019-01-0848 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchChristmas Eve Service- Joel KovacsChristmas Eve service2018-12-2537 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchDon't Be That Guy!- Week 3- Christmas CharactersThis is week 3 of the Christmas Characters series. Joel talks about how we are more like King Herod than we truly know. Don't Be That Guy!2018-12-1742 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchHow Did You Get Here?- Week 2- Christmas CharactersHow did you get here? This week Joel talks about how we all play a role as Christmas Characters. Be sure to stick around until the end for a special announcement from Joel and Mr. Grinch!2018-12-1044 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchEmpty Chair- Belong. Believe. Behave.This week Joel talks about how you must believe that you belong and behave accordingly. 2018-11-1239 minThe Guardian ShowThe Guardian ShowJoel Lunenfeld - Guardian Co-Founder And Brand BuilderMeet Joel Lunenfeld, he is our other co-founder, and has been with the Guardian since its inception. Although you may have not seen him around much, Joel has played a vital role in shaping Guardian into where it is today.   Ben and Joel met while working for Twitter. In this episode Joel shares how they came up with the branding, marketing and the purpose behind Guardian Gym. He also reminisces on growing up in Brooklyn Projects and teaching from a young age while working in after-school programs with his late father.   He...2018-11-0712 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Resurrection Is YOUR Direction- Week 4- SurpriseThis week Joel talks about the resurrection and how God is in the business of creating. God did something NEW and soon it will be YOU! 2018-11-0534 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchFreedom Of The Cross- Week 3- SurpriseJoel talks about the freedom and forgiveness found in the cross. 2018-10-2946 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchWe REST Before The Rest- Week 2- SurpriseWhere do you go after you die? Joel explains the paradise that's been made for us after death. 2018-10-2239 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchThe Season of Invitation- SZNSJoel breaks down the four SZNS of Five14 Church and explains how different SZNS give us clarity on what we should be focusing on throughout the year as a church body. 2018-10-0943 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchLove Without Lines - Week 4 - Battle RoyaleThis week Joel concludes the Battle Royale series and explains how we should love the way Jesus loves, without lines. 2018-10-0136 minMultiply Youth Ministry PodcastMultiply Youth Ministry PodcastLCM40 - Belong, Believe, Behave - Joel KovacsToday on the Multiply! Podcast, Brian is joined by Joel Kovacs, Lead Pastor of Five14 Church in New Albany, OH. They talk about a variety of things including the church and student ministry leadership culture at Five14 and how they are ministering to transgender and homosexual people who are coming to their church.2018-07-0346 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBig Give Joel reveals our commitment total for the We Can't Campaign! 2015-12-0600 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchBig GiveJoel reveals our commitment total for the We Can't Campaign! 2015-12-0632 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchStart with the Best Part! Joel explains the right way to start reading your Bible with the most important part first. 2014-09-2144 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchEvery Story Tells His Story In this message Joel explains a principle that will help you understand every story in scripture. 2014-09-1432 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchSnow Day Since there's no church today Joel made a short devotional for you to listen to or watch at home. Enjoy this day with your family and we'll see you next week! 2013-12-2900 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchChristmas Is Time For Communion Christmas is a great time for communion. In this sermon Joel talks about the individual elements of communion and their significance this time of year. 2013-12-2200 minFive14 ChurchFive14 ChurchChristmas Is Time For CommunionChristmas is a great time for communion. In this sermon Joel talks about the individual elements of communion and their significance this time of year. 2013-12-2227 min