Forefront Church
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Prodgials: The Wounded Are Welcome Home
December 10, 2017 13:05 - 31.9 MBIt's the holiday season. For many it means that it's time to come home. There is another great story of coming home. Coming home to God. This four week series takes a perspective look at the popular lost and found story of the Prodigal Son located in the New Testament book of Luke, chapter 15. During this series we look at the story from four different perspectives: the younger son, the older brother, the community, and the father. Same story viewed from four different lenses with one unde...
Prodgials: Outsiders Are Welcome Home
December 03, 2017 13:31 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's the holiday season. For many it means that it's time to come home. There is another great story of coming home. Coming home to God. This four week series takes a perspective look at the popular lost and found story of the Prodigal Son located in the New Testament book of Luke, chapter 15. During this series we look at the story from four different perspectives: the younger son, the older brother, the community, and the father. Same story viewed from four different lenses with one unde...
Enough: Cost
November 26, 2017 14:01 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWe convince ourselves of the image we think we HAVE to be instead of the image God MADE us in. When we are in (identify with) Christ, we are enough. When we see our identity this way, in Christ, we can move through whatever life throws at us. He is big enough to be the one we can trust to handle it all. It's when we realize that He is ENOUGH that we can really live!
Enough: Identity
November 19, 2017 13:42 - 36 minutes - 31.9 MBWe convince ourselves of the image we think we HAVE to be instead of the image God MADE us in. When we are in (identify with) Christ, we are enough. When we see our identity this way, in Christ, we can move through whatever life throws at us. He is big enough to be the one we can trust to handle it all. It's when we realize that He is ENOUGH that we can really live!
Enough: Contentment
November 12, 2017 13:20 - 37 minutes - 32.7 MBWe convince ourselves of the image we think we HAVE to be instead of the image God MADE us in. When we are in (identify with) Christ, we are enough. When we see our identity this way, in Christ, we can move through whatever life throws at us. He is big enough to be the one we can trust to handle it all. It's when we realize that He is ENOUGH that we can really live!
Enough: Rest
November 05, 2017 16:28 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWe convince ourselves of the image we think we HAVE to be instead of the image God MADE us in. When we are in (identify with) Christ, we are enough. When we see our identity this way, in Christ, we can move through whatever life throws at us. He is big enough to be the one we can trust to handle it all. It's when we realize that He is ENOUGH that we can really live!
Monsters Under My Bed: Death Monster
October 29, 2017 12:26 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBFear can keep us from doing anything. It keeps us from branching out and trusting God with all the places in our lives. In this series, we’ll learn from I Isaiah, and howe can thrive in freedom, not fear.
Monsters Under My Bed: Rejection Monster
October 22, 2017 11:44 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBFear can keep us from doing anything. It keeps us from branching out and trusting God with all the places in our lives. In this series, we’ll learn from I Isaiah, and howe can thrive in freedom, not fear.
Monsters Under My Bed: Loss Monster
October 16, 2017 11:56 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBFear can keep us from doing anything. It keeps us from branching out and trusting God with all the places in our lives. In this series, we’ll learn from I Isaiah, and howe can thrive in freedom, not fear.
Monsters Under My Bed: Fear Monster
October 08, 2017 12:12 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBFear can keep us from doing anything. It keeps us from branching out and trusting God with all the places in our lives. In this series, we’ll learn from I Isaiah, and howe can thrive in freedom, not fear.
4 Things I Wish You Knew About God: God Uses Situations To Grow Your Faith
October 01, 2017 16:25 - 32.2 MBThere are TONS of assumptions out there about God. What he thinks, who he loves, all the rules he has for people, who he is going to strike with lightning and more. In this series, we’ll take a look at 4 key things every person needs to know about the nature and beauty of God.
4 Things I Wish You Knew About God: God's Light Shines Through Your Life
September 24, 2017 13:32 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBThere are TONS of assumptions out there about God. What he thinks, who he loves, all the rules he has for people, who he is going to strike with lightning and more. In this series, we’ll take a look at 4 key things every person needs to know about the nature and beauty of God.
4 Things I Wish You Knew About God: God Is About Your Joy
September 17, 2017 12:22 - 32 minutes - 32.2 MBThere are TONS of assumptions out there about God. What he thinks, who he loves, all the rules he has for people, who he is going to strike with lightning and more. In this series, we’ll take a look at 4 key things every person needs to know about the nature and beauty of God.
4 Things I Wish You Knew About God: God Is For You
September 10, 2017 12:31 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThere are TONS of assumptions out there about God. What he thinks, who he loves, all the rules he has for people, who he is going to strike with lightning and more. In this series, we’ll take a look at 4 key things every person needs to know about the nature and beauty of God.
Beyond These Walls: Beyond These Walls
September 03, 2017 20:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBIt’s easy to get stuck in routine and become complacent. But God never asked His followers to sit and be comfortable. He asked them to get uncomfortable and interrupt their normal every day lives to help others, lead people, love people and serve our communities and the world. In this 1 week teaching moment we’ll learn what it means to live Beyond These Walls.
Kidnapped: Live Q&A with Carrie and Jason Bedell
August 27, 2017 16:57 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBOur children have been taken over by a culture and world with heavy agendas. What they want them to believe, say and do is clear each time we look around. It’s time to take back the reigns and lead our children to what is true about them and what God wants for their future. Let’s not let them remain kidnapped. And this isn’t just for kids. Adults can be easily swayed to believe things about themselves and this world that aren’t true. Who is influencing and possibly kidnapping you?
Kidnapped: Responsibility to Independence
August 20, 2017 15:35 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOur children have been taken over by a culture and world with heavy agendas. What they want them to believe, say and do is clear each time we look around. It’s time to take back the reigns and lead our children to what is true about them and what God wants for their future. Let’s not let them remain kidnapped. And this isn’t just for kids. Adults can be easily swayed to believe things about themselves and this world that aren’t true. Who is influencing and possibly kidnapping you?
Kidnapped: Reclaiming Influence
August 13, 2017 11:53 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur children have been taken over by a culture and world with heavy agendas. What they want them to believe, say and do is clear each time we look around. It’s time to take back the reigns and lead our children to what is true about them and what God wants for their future. Let’s not let them remain kidnapped. And this isn’t just for kids. Adults can be easily swayed to believe things about themselves and this world that aren’t true. Who is influencing and possibly kidnapping you?
Kidnapped: Kidnapped From The Kingdom
August 06, 2017 13:50 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOur children have been taken over by a culture and world with heavy agendas. What they want them to believe, say and do is clear each time we look around. It’s time to take back the reigns and lead our children to what is true about them and what God wants for their future. Let’s not let them remain kidnapped. And this isn’t just for kids. Adults can be easily swayed to believe things about themselves and this world that aren’t true. Who is influencing and possibly kidnapping you?
Altars: The Altar Of Decision
July 30, 2017 13:59 - 29.9 MBWhen we make our choices, we show what we love, what we value. To a certain extent, we show God what we worship. Through the Bible there are moments where people build altars to remember what happened there. But it wasn't to sports teams, it wasn’t a man cave or an expansive craft room… the people of God built them to remember “God is in control.” What alters are you building?
Altars: The Altar Of Prayer
July 23, 2017 14:21 - 32.6 MBWhen we make our choices, we show what we love, what we value. To a certain extent, we show God what we worship. Through the Bible there are moments where people build altars to remember what happened there. But it wasn't to sports teams, it wasn’t a man cave or an expansive craft room… the people of God built them to remember “God is in control.” What alters are you building?
Altars: The Altar Of Worship
July 16, 2017 12:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWhen we make our choices, we show what we love, what we value. To a certain extent, we show God what we worship. Through the Bible there are moments where people build altars to remember what happened there. But it wasn't to sports teams, it wasn’t a man cave or an expansive craft room… the people of God built them to remember “God is in control.” What alters are you building?
Altars: The Altar Of Celebration
July 09, 2017 13:00 - 32 MBWhen we make our choices, we show what we love, what we value. To a certain extent, we show God what we worship. Through the Bible there are moments where people build altars to remember what happened there. But it wasn't to sports teams, it wasn’t a man cave or an expansive craft room… the people of God built them to remember “God is in control.” What alters are you building?
Altars: The Altar Of New Beginnings
July 02, 2017 13:51 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MBWhen we make our choices, we show what we love, what we value. To a certain extent, we show God what we worship. Through the Bible there are moments where people build altars to remember what happened there. But it wasn't to sports teams, it wasn’t a man cave or an expansive craft room… the people of God built them to remember “God is in control.” What alters are you building?
TRIBES: Tribes Are About Living For Others
June 26, 2017 02:17 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWhere do you belong? Who do you call family? Is in with your sports team? Work friends? Car or book club? Deep down inside we are all longing to belong. Do you know where that comes from? Well, in this 4 week series we’ll dive into the depths of our longing to be a part of the Tribe.
TRIBES: Tribes Rise Up In The Breakdown
June 18, 2017 12:56 - 25.2 MBWhere do you belong? Who do you call family? Is in with your sports team? Work friends? Car or book club? Deep down inside we are all longing to belong. Do you know where that comes from? Well, in this 4 week series we’ll dive into the depths of our longing to be a part of the Tribe.
TRIBES: Tribes Make Us Better
June 11, 2017 14:18 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBWhere do you belong? Who do you call family? Is in with your sports team? Work friends? Car or book club? Deep down inside we are all longing to belong. Do you know where that comes from? Well, in this 4 week series we’ll dive into the depths of our longing to be a part of the Tribe.
TRIBES: We All Want A Tribe
June 05, 2017 13:53 - 31.6 MBWhere do you belong? Who do you call family? Is in with your sports team? Work friends? Car or book club? Deep down inside we are all longing to belong. Do you know where that comes from? Well, in this 4 week series we’ll dive into the depths of our longing to be a part of the Tribe.
This Is Living: We Live Life When We Give It Away
May 28, 2017 13:49 - 37 minutes - 41 MBOur life is marked by the way we act, the things we say, and the anchor of our morality. What does it look like to “live a life for God?” In this 4 week series, we’ll take a look at the encouragement in 1 John and learn what true living in Jesus is.
This Is Living: We're Designed To Aid Others
May 21, 2017 13:22 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOur life is marked by the way we act, the things we say, and the anchor of our morality. What does it look like to “live a life for God?” In this 4 week series, we’ll take a look at the encouragement in 1 John and learn what true living in Jesus is.
This Is Living: We All Need Guardrails
May 14, 2017 13:34 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBOur life is marked by the way we act, the things we say, and the anchor of our morality. What does it look like to “live a life for God?” In this 4 week series, we’ll take a look at the encouragement in 1 John and learn what true living in Jesus is.
This Is Living: We Were Built For The Light
May 07, 2017 12:46 - 32 minutes - 34.1 MBOur life is marked by the way we act, the things we say, and the anchor of our morality. What does it look like to “live a life for God?” In this 4 week series, we’ll take a look at the encouragement in 1 John and learn what true living in Jesus is.
Messy Grace: Live Q&A
April 30, 2017 12:54 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAs a church we sing, “If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking.” But, do we believe it for us and not for others. What about the pedophile, the rapist, the murderer, the liar, the thief, the egomaniac, the gossiper, and more? If grace is for everyone, it’s going to be really messy. The good news is, it’s not our mess to clean up. How to we live a life that embraces the God’s amazing grace?
Messy Grace: From Grace To Glory
April 23, 2017 12:44 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAs a church we sing, “If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking.” But, do we believe it for us and not for others. What about the pedophile, the rapist, the murderer, the liar, the thief, the egomaniac, the gossiper, and more? If grace is for everyone, it’s going to be really messy. The good news is, it’s not our mess to clean up. How to we live a life that embraces the God’s amazing grace?
Messy Grace: Easter Sunday
April 16, 2017 12:43 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MBAs a church we sing, “If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking.” But, do we believe it for us and not for others. What about the pedophile, the rapist, the murderer, the liar, the thief, the egomaniac, the gossiper, and more? If grace is for everyone, it’s going to be really messy. The good news is, it’s not our mess to clean up. How to we live a life that embraces the God’s amazing grace?
Messy Grace: Grace For Others
April 09, 2017 12:43 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAs a church we sing, “If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking.” But, do we believe it for us and not for others. What about the pedophile, the rapist, the murderer, the liar, the thief, the egomaniac, the gossiper, and more? If grace is for everyone, it’s going to be really messy. The good news is, it’s not our mess to clean up. How to we live a life that embraces the God’s amazing grace?
Messy Grace: Grace For You
April 02, 2017 09:31 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBAs a church we sing, “If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking.” But, do we believe it for us and not for others. What about the pedophile, the rapist, the murderer, the liar, the thief, the egomaniac, the gossiper, and more? If grace is for everyone, it’s going to be really messy. The good news is, it’s not our mess to clean up. How to we live a life that embraces the God’s amazing grace?
Conversations With God: Prayers Fulfilled
March 26, 2017 22:47 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBPrayer isn’t something that you just know how to do. We need to learn, practice, see examples of it, and be taught what God wants from us and for us. We may have a weird idea about what prayer is or isn’t. But truth be told, it’s simply a conversation with God. In this 4 week series, we’ll tackle everything there is to know about prayer.
Conversations With God: Prayers In The Ups And Downs
March 19, 2017 14:53 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBPrayer isn’t something that you just know how to do. We need to learn, practice, see examples of it, and be taught what God wants from us and for us. We may have a weird idea about what prayer is or isn’t. But truth be told, it’s simply a conversation with God. In this 4 week series, we’ll tackle everything there is to know about prayer.
Conversations With God: Praying To An Absent God
March 12, 2017 18:51 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPrayer isn’t something that you just know how to do. We need to learn, practice, see examples of it, and be taught what God wants from us and for us. We may have a weird idea about what prayer is or isn’t. But truth be told, it’s simply a conversation with God. In this 4 week series, we’ll tackle everything there is to know about prayer.
Conversations With God: When Prayer Becomes Personal
March 05, 2017 15:59 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBPrayer isn’t something that you just know how to do. We need to learn, practice, see examples of it, and be taught what God wants from us and for us. We may have a weird idea about what prayer is or isn’t. But truth be told, it’s simply a conversation with God. In this 4 week series, we’ll tackle everything there is to know about prayer.
Principle Of The First: Give What's First, First
February 26, 2017 13:57 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MBDo you struggle with finances? Have you ever thought that the church was all about your money? Finances are one of the most difficult topics to discuss, not just in the church but in life in general. What if we learned how to not only handle our finances, but also to have a heart for others with our generosity? Let's dive in and learn about the principle of the first.
Principle Of The First: Opening Your View
February 19, 2017 13:33 - 37 minutes - 68.2 MBDo you struggle with finances? Have you ever thought that the church was all about your money? Finances are one of the most difficult topics to discuss, not just in the church but in life in general. What if we learned how to not only handle our finances, but also to have a heart for others with our generosity? Let's dive in and learn about the principle of the first.
Principle Of The First: Blinders & Side Effects
February 12, 2017 15:11 - 27 minutes - 51.1 MBDo you struggle with finances? Have you ever thought that the church was all about your money? Finances are one of the most difficult topics to discuss, not just in the church but in life in general. What if we learned how to not only handle our finances, but also to have a heart for others with our generosity? Let's dive in and learn about the principle of the first.
Principle Of The First: It's Not What You Think
February 06, 2017 00:09 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBDo you struggle with finances? Have you ever thought that the church was all about your money? Finances are one of the most difficult topics to discuss, not just in the church but in life in general. What if we learned how to not only handle our finances, but also to have a heart for others with our generosity? Let's dive in and learn about the principle of the first.
In Case Of Fire: Where Do We Turn In The Fire?
January 29, 2017 06:08 - 33 minutes - 66.8 MBEver feel overwhelmed saying no to things? Are you tempted to go in the wrong direction in life? When temptation comes, when the pull to do something you know could hurt you or others arises, do you have a back up plan? If the moment presents itself for you to make a wise choice or a foolish one, God wants you to run. He wants you to have a way out. In this 4 week series we’ll discuss temptation and sin and help one another have a way out “in case of a fire.” Because... it’s going to happen.
In Case Of Fire: When Fires Happen, Application Is Everything
January 22, 2017 15:06 - 34 minutes - 63.7 MBEver feel overwhelmed saying no to things? Are you tempted to go in the wrong direction in life? When temptation comes, when the pull to do something you know could hurt you or others arises, do you have a back up plan? If the moment presents itself for you to make a wise choice or a foolish one, God wants you to run. He wants you to have a way out. In this 4 week series we’ll discuss temptation and sin and help one another have a way out “in case of a fire.” Because... it’s going to happen.
In Case Of Fire: You Will Have Fires, Where's Your Backup Plan?
January 15, 2017 15:38 - 35 minutes - 97.8 MBEver feel overwhelmed saying no to things? Are you tempted to go in the wrong direction in life? When temptation comes, when the pull to do something you know could hurt you or others arises, do you have a back up plan? If the moment presents itself for you to make a wise choice or a foolish one, God wants you to run. He wants you to have a way out. In this 4 week series we’ll discuss temptation and sin and help one another have a way out “in case of a fire.” Because... it’s going to happen.
Making Of A Giant Killer: New Year's Message
January 01, 2017 15:56 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBWant to head into 2017 with a new purpose? Looking to tackle those giants in life? We all have things that we have to face. The tall, scary, and sometimes almost insurmountable events and situations in our journey. But, what if there was a way we could overcome them with confidence? What if you could move into 2017 with a new purpose and mission? In this one week teaching installment we'll start the new year with a reason to face and kill those giants we're so afraid to tackle.
Love Does: Live Humbly
December 18, 2016 12:52 - 36 minutes - 90.7 MBHave you ever asked yourself what love does? Sounds like a deep question but when we look at love and what it does with a loving God as our focus, we begin to see things. We discover how to handle fear, how to serve others, how to be selfless and how following Jesus holds it all together.