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Most people spend their lives wondering if they’re doing enough, becoming enough, succeeding enough, or mattering enough… while Jesus keeps asking a very different question: Will you remain faithful with whatever strength you have? This week in Revelation 3, we explore two churches—and two ways of living. Sardis looked alive on the outside but had quietly drifted spiritually asleep. Philadelphia had “little strength”… yet remained deeply faithful. In a culture obsessed with visibility, success, influence, and self-sufficiency, Jesus honors something very different: quiet endurance, dependence on God, and faithfulness in weakness. This Mother’s Day message speaks to: exhausted parents discouraged believers people carrying regret or disappointment those grieving loss anyone wondering if their ordinary faithfulness still matters Jesus does not define you by your best moment or your worst moment, but by the future He is bringing you into. Revelation 3 reminds us: You do not need to become extraordinary in the eyes of the world. You simply need to stay awake to God, depend on His power, and remain faithful with whatever strength you have. Scripture: Revelation 3:1–13

We don’t usually walk away from Jesus… we just slowly adjust Him. In this message from Revelation 2, we look at Jesus’ words to the church in Pergamum—a community that didn’t deny their faith, but quietly began to compromise under pressure. And the warning is clear: The greatest threat to your faith isn’t always what’s happening around you… it’s what’s slowly forming within you. This message exposes how compromise really works—not as rebellion, but as subtle drift shaped by pressure to succeed, belong, and stay comfortable. In this message, you’ll discover: Why compromise rarely feels like sin—it feels justified How pressure (success, security, acceptance) quietly shapes your decisions The three modern “idols” forming us today: self-fulfillment, success, and comfort Why Jesus speaks so strongly against compromise—and what’s at stake The difference between following Jesus and reshaping Him How to recognize where you’re drifting—and return to real devotion Jesus doesn’t just call out compromise—He confronts it because He loves you. Not to take something from you… but to keep something from taking you. Key line: Compromise isn’t abandoning Jesus... it’s following Him… on your terms. If you’ve ever felt the tension between staying faithful and surviving your world, this message is for you.

Are You Living a Functional or Relational Faith? In a world filled with global chaos, digital distractions, and the pressure to perform, it is easy to lose the very thing that matters most: our first love. This week, we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, looking at Jesus’ direct messages to the churches in Ephesus and Smyrna. While Revelation is often misunderstood as a book about the end of the world, it is actually a guide on how to live faithfully when the world feels like it's coming apart. In this message, we explore: -The Ephesus Warning: How a church can do "everything right"—working hard, enduring patiently, and maintaining pure doctrine—yet still "abandon the love they had at first". -Functional vs. Relational: Recognizing when our walk with God has become a series of tasks rather than a vibrant, intimate relationship. -The Smyrna Call: What it looks like to remain faithful when following Jesus actually costs you something. -Overcoming the "Four Thieves" of Intimacy: How distraction, performance, control, and a religious spirit quietly pull us away from the presence of God. Key Takeaways: Return and Remain: Jesus’ invitation isn't to start over with better habits, but to return to His love and remain faithful under pressure. The Purpose of Testing: Understanding that the pressures of life are often the very tools God uses to form us into witnesses for His kingdom. True Freedom: Why biblical faithfulness isn't about restrictive rules, but about being set free from the things that enslave our souls. Watch now to rediscover the "First Love" that anchors us in eternity and provides an unshakable peace in the present. About Frontier Church We are a community in Pasadena, California, dedicated to following Jesus and living as a witness in a world that is desperate for real engagement and meaning. Connect with us: Location: Pasadena, CA Follow us for more updates and weekly teachings. #Revelation #Jesus #Faithfulness #FirstLove #FrontierChurch #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy

This Sunday at Frontier, we had the privilege of welcoming Cheryl Allen, director of the Pasadena International House of Prayer—a leader who carries a deep passion for prayer, the presence of God, and awakening the church to live with both the Word and the Spirit. In this message, Cheryl walks us through Book of Isaiah 6—a powerful vision of the Lord seated on the throne. In a moment of cultural noise and personal distraction, Isaiah is given clarity: God is holy, God is present, and God is still reigning. But this isn’t just a vision to admire—it’s an encounter that transforms. Isaiah’s story moves from awe to awareness, from conviction to cleansing, and ultimately to surrender: “Here am I. Send me.” This message invites us to recover a vision of God that is bigger than our circumstances—and to rediscover the place of prayer as the space where we are realigned, renewed, and sent. If you’ve felt distracted, distant, or unsure of what God is doing in this season, this message will call you back to what is most real—and to the God who is still on the throne.

What if the deepest question of your life isn’t “Am I enough?” …but “Who is worthy?” In this Easter message from Revelation 5, we step into a powerful vision of heaven—where the future of the world hangs in the balance and one question echoes across all of creation: Who is worthy to open the scroll? This message explores why every human heart wrestles with guilt, fear, injustice, and meaning—and how the death and resurrection of Jesus answer all four. Drawing from the insights of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, we consider whether the Easter story is just another myth—or the true story that all others have been pointing to. In this message: -The questions you’re already asking -The reason you still feel the weight of worth -The answer Revelation 5 gives -Why Easter changes everything Key takeaway: You don’t have to prove your worth—because Jesus already proved it by giving His life for you. The Lamb was slain. The Lamb is standing. And the Lamb is worthy. If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs hope this Easter.

What if the Jesus you’ve been following… is too small? In Revelation 1:9–20, John doesn’t receive an explanation for his suffering—he receives a vision of Jesus. And that vision changes everything. Most of us, over time, have quietly reshaped Jesus into someone manageable: predictable, comfortable, easy to agree with. But the problem is— the Jesus you’ve made manageable cannot do what only the real Jesus can. In this message, we explore what happens when you actually see Him: 1. The real Jesus redeems your suffering Not by removing it—but by meeting you in it. What feels like exile may actually be the place of deepest encounter. 2. The real Jesus expands your reality You are not just living in what you can see. Jesus is present, active, and holding far more than you realize. 3. The real Jesus converts your fear Not by managing your anxiety—but by confronting it with His authority and presence. John falls as though dead. And Jesus responds: “Do not be afraid.” The same Jesus who overwhelms you with His glory meets you with His grace. This message is an invitation: Not to learn more about Jesus— but to see Him more clearly. Because your life will always be shaped by the size of the Jesus you’re actually living with. Key Scripture: Revelation 1:9–20 Practice this week: 1- Name where your life feels like “exile” right now 2- Create space to become available to God 3- Take one step of obedience you’ve been delaying Frontier Church Pasadena Rooted in Scripture. Alive in the Spirit. Present in Pasadena. Sundays at 10AM

Revelation: Seeing What’s Really Real (Revelation 1:1–8) In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict, and anxiety, it’s natural to wonder: Is this the end? But the book of Revelation wasn’t written to help us predict the future—it was written to help us live faithfully in the present. In this message, we explore how Revelation pulls back the curtain on reality—revealing who Jesus is, who we are, and who is truly in control. Revelation isn’t about predicting the future... it’s about remembering the future so we can live faithfully today. In This Message -Why every generation has believed they were living in the end times -What Revelation actually is (and how to read it without confusion) -How apocalyptic imagery (dragons, beasts, etc.) communicates truth -Why Jesus is both the Lamb who was slain and the King who reigns -How this changes the way we live in a world that feels unstable Revelation reshapes your life by changing how you: See → You’re not seeing clearly (God reveals what’s really real) Live → Jesus is King (you are sent with purpose) Rest → God holds the story (you can trust Him fully) Practices for the Week: 1. Release Control Daily When anxiety rises, turn it into prayer: “God, I trust You with what I cannot control.” 2. Live Your Faith Out Loud Initiate a spiritual conversation Pray with someone Choose obedience over comfort 3. Remember the Story Spend time in Scripture each day (start with Revelation 1). Ask: What is this showing me about what’s really real? You don’t have to control everything. You don’t have to drift through life. You don’t have to carry what you were never meant to hold. See clearly. Live on purpose. Trust God. Because in the end… the Lamb wins.

What if the story of the prodigal son isn’t really about the son at all? In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories — a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son — to reveal something far deeper than human failure: A God who relentlessly pursues. This message unpacks the heart of the Father ,a God who searches, runs, and restores, and challenges us to see where we are in the story. We also hear a powerful, raw testimony from Candace Kim, sharing her journey through deep brokenness, abuse, rejection, and pain... and how God pursued her, restored her, and brought healing where it once felt impossible. This is not just a message about being lost. It’s a message about being found.

Our Sacred Responsibility: Building What Lasts Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 What we do with money and resources is never just practical — it’s spiritual. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In a city like Los Angeles, where people come to invest their lives in something meaningful, the question becomes: what are we sowing with our lives? In 2 Corinthians 9, the apostle Paul describes generosity like planting a field. What we sow grows. But when generosity is planted, God does something remarkable — He multiplies it into something much bigger than giving. God turns generosity into worship. In this message we explore how generosity becomes a spiritual chain reaction that leads to thanksgiving, unity, and worship in the community of faith. Main Movements of the Passage 1. The Heart — Generosity reveals what we trust Paul begins with the condition of the heart. Giving in the kingdom of God is never reluctant or forced; it flows from a heart shaped by grace. 2. The Promise — God multiplies what we sow God supplies the seed and multiplies the harvest. The growth is not simply financial—it’s spiritual. God increases righteousness and the impact of generosity. 3. The Result — Generosity produces a harvest of worship When generosity meets real needs, thanksgiving rises to God, communities are strengthened, and worship spreads. Paul closes the passage with the foundation of it all: “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” Before we ever gave anything, God gave Christ. Christian generosity is simply participating in the generosity of God. Practices for the Week: 1. Examine the soil of your heart Take time to reflect and pray about what shapes your sense of security and trust when it comes to money and resources. 2. Plant one seed of generosity Look for a simple opportunity to bless someone this week—through generosity, service, or encouragement. 3. Give thanks for God’s indescribable gift Spend time remembering the grace of Christ. Gratitude fuels generosity. When grace captures the heart, generosity becomes seed that God multiplies into worship.

BIG IDEA: Your treasure reveals your trust. And generosity is how the Father reshapes the heart. Luke 12 is one of Jesus’ most direct teachings on money, anxiety, and trust. In this message, we’re not taking a “new building offering” or running a campaign—we’re letting Jesus do heart-level surgery. As Frontier steps into a new season of stewarding a building and a long-term vision, the deeper question is: What kind of people are we becoming? In Luke 12, Jesus exposes false security through the parable of the rich fool, then speaks tenderly to His disciples about worry—revealing that anxiety is often a sign of what we believe God is like. The invitation is clear: trust the Father, seek the Kingdom, and let generosity reshape the heart. Key takeaways from the message: -Money is rarely just a math issue. It is almost always a trust issue. -Greed is uniquely blinding because it hides behind “wisdom,” “prudence,” and “being realistic.” -The rich fool’s problem wasn’t wealth—it was building his life without reference to God. -Anxiety is not only a personality trait; it reveals lived theology—what you believe God is like. -Jesus doesn’t say “don’t plan.” He says “don’t panic.” You can have wise plans without worshiping your plans. “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Your treasure doesn’t just reveal your heart—it directs it. Spirit-filled Christianity has historically produced radical generosity, and Acts shows how seriously God treats integrity around generosity. Three questions we ask (and sit with) in the sermon: 1) What am I actually trusting to secure my life? 2) What does my anxiety reveal about my view of God as Father? 3) Where is my treasure going—and what is it forming in me? THE GENEROSITY TEST: 1) Where does my lifestyle money (my margin) go? 2) Has anyone ever been stunned by my generosity? 3) Am I investing in anything that will outlive me? THIS WEEK'S PRACTICE (simple, concrete, and freeing): -Review your last 60 days of spending with the Holy Spirit—not with guilt, but to get free. -Identify one place you’re gripping too tightly and practice loosening your hold. -Ask God for one person or one need you can invest in intentionally this week. If you’re carrying real anxiety around provision—rent, bills, payroll, uncertainty—this message is also for you. We close by praying for breakthrough and reminding one another: you are not alone, and your Father knows what you need. Listen if you want: -A Jesus-centered approach to money that doesn’t manipulate or guilt. -Freedom from anxiety rooted in a deeper view of God as Father. -A practical, formational path into generosity as discipleship.

What Is Shaping Your Truth? | John 17:13–19 We just stepped into a new building — but Jesus reminds us we’re stepping into something much bigger. In John 17, on the night before the cross, Jesus prays not that His followers would escape the world, but that they would be sanctified in the truth and sent into it. In a culture where truth is personal, autonomy is ultimate, and happiness is the highest good, this prayer feels more urgent than ever. This message explores a defining question for our moment: What is shaping your truth? Because whatever shapes your truth will shape your life — and your mission. In this sermon, we unpack: -How the “world” forms us through repetition, comparison, and cultural pressure -Why conflict is not a sign of failure, but often a sign of faithfulness -What Jesus means when He prays, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your Word is truth” -How sanctification fuels mission — not retreat -What it looks like to live sent without being shaped by the culture around us Jesus does not call us to escape the world. He calls us to love it — without being absorbed by it. Big Idea: In a world trying to shape your truth, Jesus prays that you would be sanctified by His truth — so you can be sent into the world without being shaped by it. This message is part of our vision for Frontier Church as we seek to renew the beauty of Jesus on the frontiers of modern culture.

Formed to Overcome: "The Only Way to Defeat Evil" | Romans 12 As we close our final Sunday at Webster Elementary and prepare to step into our new space, we return to Romans 12 and ask a defining question: If the gospel is true, what kind of people does it create? Paul tells us that in view of God’s mercy, we offer our lives as living sacrifices. We don’t improve ourselves first — we offer ourselves first. And from that altar, something happens. The gospel produces a people who are: -Humble — secure enough not to prove themselves -Connected — members of a body, not spiritual consumers -Participating — using the grace already given for the good of others But Paul doesn’t stop there. He moves from the body to the world and describes the “marks of a true Christian”: -Genuine love -Blessing instead of retaliation -Honor instead of comparison -Peace instead of escalation -Overcoming evil with good These are not just nice moral teachings. They are the result of a reality that has been redefined by the cross and resurrection. The gospel reshapes: Power — from domination to self-giving love Justice — from personal vengeance to trust in God’s judgment Identity — from performance to adopted security Future Hope — from panic in the present to resurrection certainty Because of Jesus, we don’t have to dominate, retaliate, defend, or panic. We are formed to overcome. As we step into a new season as a church, we are asking the Holy Spirit to form us into a people who live secure, carry the body, and bring peace. Overcome evil with good.

What are we really offering our lives to? In this message from our Vision Series, we linger in Romans 12:1–2 and name the quiet, powerful forces shaping us every day. The Bible calls us to become living sacrifices—but that raises an honest question: What are we already sacrificing ourselves for? This teaching explores five modern “altars” that often form our pace, identity, and sense of worth: -productivity -security -image -control -success None of these are evil—but left unquestioned, they slowly disciple us. Paul’s invitation in Romans 12 isn’t about trying harder or becoming more spiritual. It’s about offering our whole lives in response to God’s mercy and being re-formed by a different story. The message closes with a simple, embodied practice—inviting us to slow down, pay attention to what’s shaping us, and take one small step of faithful obedience this week. This is formation that’s honest, communal, and sustainable. Not self-improvement—but a life shaped by grace. Scripture: Romans 12:1–2 Series: Vision Series — Family, Formation, Frontiers

What does steady faith look like in a chaotic world? In this message from Psalm 71, Pastor Christian invites us to take the long view of faith — a faith formed not by dramatic rescue, but by learning to make God our home over a lifetime. Before opening the text, he briefly and pastorally addresses two real tensions many are feeling right now: 1) the renewed immigration unrest and recent deaths connected to enforcement and protest, naming both the fear people are carrying and the need for truth, dignity, and moral clarity beyond political tribes 2) the recent revelations surrounding Shawn Bolz and the prophetic movement, offering guidance for how a Word-and-Spirit church pursues spiritual gifts with biblical grounding, humility, and safeguards From there, Psalm 71 becomes the anchor — a psalm written not by the young or the old, but by someone learning to trust God across seasons. This message explores: -what it means to make God our dwelling, not just our helper -how trust shifts from outcomes to God’s character -how a life quietly shaped by God’s presence can become a sign of hope to others This is a sermon for anyone tired of reactionary faith, outrage-driven narratives, or spiritual shortcuts — and hungry for a deeper, steadier way of walking with God. Key theme: Faith is formed when we make God our home, trust who He is, and live today in light of His future faithfulness.

The Bride Jesus Sees — Becoming the Church He Died For Most of us carry mixed experiences with church. Some are beautiful. Some are painful. Some leave us skeptical. But what if our view of the church has been shaped more by consumerism than by conviction? In this message, Phil invites us to see the church the way Jesus sees her — not just in her imperfections, but in her eternal beauty, devotion, and purpose. Drawing from Hebrews and Revelation, we’re reminded that Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him — His Bride. The church is not just a religious organization or a weekend gathering. She is the beloved Bride of Christ, being prepared for a wedding day. This sermon explores three powerful questions: • What does Jesus see when He looks at His Church? • Are we more offended by her imperfections or more captivated by her future glory? • What does it mean to belong to and become the church Jesus died for? You’ll be challenged to move from a consumer mindset to a covenant mindset — from evaluating the church to becoming the church. Whether you’ve been hurt by church, drifting from church, or longing for a deeper vision of what the church is meant to be, this message will help you rediscover why the Church is still God’s chosen hope for the world.

Why does the debate between individualism and community never go away? Why do freedom and belonging so often feel like they’re in competition? In this message, we explore one of the deepest longings of the human heart — the desire to be fully known and fully free — and why neither radical individualism nor forced collectivism can actually deliver the life we’re looking for. Drawing from James 3:17–4:4, this sermon offers a striking diagnosis: the way we treat one another reveals what is forming us. James shows us that: -when worth is measured, rivalry becomes normal -when comfort is protected, peace is avoided -when allegiance is divided, community fractures But he also holds out a better vision — a counter-cultural family formed by the wisdom of heaven. Using vivid, local imagery (from auditions vs. family tables to rebuilding foundations after fires in Altadena and Pasadena), this message invites us to imagine — and begin practicing — a different kind of life together: a community where worth is received, peace is practiced, and allegiance to Jesus is clear. This is not a political message. It’s a spiritual one. It’s about the church as a third way — a people learning to live now as a sign of the world to come. If you’ve ever felt caught between autonomy and belonging… If you’ve ever longed for real community without losing yourself… This message is for you. Watch now and join us as we learn what it means to become a counter-cultural family — slowly, imperfectly, but intentionally — together.

Romans 8 | From Orphan Anxiety to Adopted Hope //A Different Way of Life Many of us came to Los Angeles with a dream. Not just a career dream—but a hope of becoming someone. And somewhere along the way, the dream quietly turned into pressure. When your dream becomes your identity: -Failure feels like disqualification -Slowness feels like falling behind -Rest feels irresponsible Scripture has a name for this way of living. Paul calls it slavery to fear. In Romans 8, Paul offers a deeper diagnosis of the human condition. Our problem isn’t a lack of discipline, motivation, or confidence. It’s orphanhood—fearful self-reliance shaped by the belief that we’re on our own. But the gospel offers something radically different: adoption. “You did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” (Romans 8:15) This message explores how adoption reshapes identity, suffering, hope, and daily life—and why all of creation is watching to see what redeemed humanity looks like when sons and daughters live from belonging instead of fear. BIG IDEA The New Year exposes orphan anxiety, but the gospel invites us into adoption— where suffering has meaning, hope forms us, and the Spirit leads us into a different way of life. THE MOVEMENT OF THE MESSAGE 1. Adoption Re-Centers Identity Paul’s claim isn’t abstract theology—it’s a diagnosis of orphaned humanity, especially in a city built on self-made lives and success-as-identity. 2. Creation Is Watching (Romans 8:19) The world is waiting to see what redeemed humanity looks like. Creation isn’t waiting for Christians to escape the world It isn’t waiting for us to fix everything When people live as orphans, the world groans. When sons and daughters are revealed, creation catches a glimpse of hope. 3. Suffering Is Not Failure It confirms we’re walking the same road as Christ. Adoption does not remove suffering Groaning does not mean you’re off course Paul says we are heirs with Christ provided we suffer with Him. Struggle doesn’t disprove faith—it often means formation is happening. Orphans interpret difficulty as rejection. Sons and daughters interpret difficulty as formation. 4. Hope Forms Us While We Wait Biblical hope is not optimism or positive thinking. It’s future certainty shaping present faithfulness. REMEMBER THE FUTURE. Paul describes creation’s pain not as death—but as childbirth: -Real pain -Pain with direction -Pain with meaning Hope doesn’t remove the pain. Hope tells us what kind of pain this is. PRACTICES: LEARNING A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIFE Romans 8 doesn’t just change what we believe—it changes how we live. These practices are not about self-improvement. They are about training ourselves to wait as children, not panic as orphans. 1. Reflection — Awareness Before Action Take time this week to reflect, not to fix. Ask slowly: -What has been shaping my rhythms lately? -Where do I feel hurried, distracted, or spiritually thin? -What kind of life do I want to be living one year from now? -What is one small rhythm God may be inviting me into? These questions are about attentiveness, not optimization. 2. One Small Practice — Embodied Trust Orphans try to change everything at once Sons and daughters choose one small act of trust Choose one, not all: -A Daily Pause of Dependence (2–5 minutes) -Sit still -Phone down Pray one sentence slowly: “Abba, I belong to You.” "Father, I trust You with what I can’t fix.” "Spirit, lead me today.” OR one practice that teaches waiting: -Sabbath: a small block of time where you stop producing and receive -Fasting: skip one meal or habit to remember your limits -Silence: ten minutes with no noise or solving -Scripture: one short passage, read slowly without rushing The goal isn’t intensity. It’s consistency that trains trust. 3. Shared Rhythm — Don’t Practice Alone Orphans isolate when unsure Sons and daughters wait together Share your chosen rhythm with: a friend, your family, a community group Formation happens best in shared life.

Follow Me Again, A Shepherding Sermon for the New Year John 21 At the start of a new year, many of us feel what could be called the New Year Ache—a quiet pressure to fix ourselves, reinvent our lives, or prove we’re enough. Even when life is good, January often amplifies exhaustion, comparison, regret, and a crisis of confidence. This message explores why cultural solutions to that ache ultimately fall short. While the world tells us to stop striving by convincing ourselves we’re already enough, the gospel offers a deeper and truer hope: we are restored not by self-belief, but by re-anchored dependence on Jesus. Peter’s Confidence Collapse — and Ours In John 21, Peter meets Jesus after his greatest failure. Peter’s struggle isn’t just burnout—it’s fracture: -moral collapse (he denied Jesus), -identity collapse (“I thought I was that kind of man”), and -vocational collapse (“Can I still lead?”). Fishing again wasn’t sin—it was retreating into what he could control. Jesus restores Peter not by sending him inward to fix himself, nor by ignoring his failure, but by restoring him to his calling: “Feed my sheep. Follow me.” Peter’s soul is healed because: -he is forgiven without minimizing, -reinstated without probation, -and trusted without pretending. The Big Idea Jesus restores people not by telling them to fix themselves, but by re-anchoring them in His love and calling—inviting them to follow again, this time without illusion. This message invites us to recognize our own temptation to retreat into control, productivity, or self-optimization—and to hear Jesus’ gentle call again: Follow me. The Frontier Why This sermon also launches Frontier’s January Vision Series and answers a foundational question: Why does the church exist in this cultural moment? At our core, Frontier exists to be: a counter-cultural family, formed by the presence of Jesus, for the frontiers of modern culture. Not a community built on performance or confidence, but one shaped by dependence, formation, and faithful presence. Reset to Rhythms The message introduces a seven-week Reset to Rhythms journey, inviting the church into shared practices of prayer, fasting, and reflection—not to fix ourselves, but to follow Jesus with intention as we prepare for a new season and a new home. Closing Invitation As we begin the year: -Don’t reinvent your life. -Don’t carry what was never meant to be on your back. -Let God re-form you. You don’t have to carry the year today. Just follow the Shepherd this week.

The Scandal of Christmas | Mark 6 — God Came Close NOTE: This stream had technical issues and got cut split into two parts. Please click here for the first 12 minutes of the message: https://youtube.com/live/tf-avztsvcs We love scandal when leaders fall. But Mark 6 shows a different kind of scandal: a Leader who rises. In Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth, people aren’t offended because He breaks laws—but because He violates their categories. He’s more than they expected, and less than they wanted. In this message, we explore the original scandal of Christmas: God coming near in flesh and blood. And that nearness confronts us, frees us, and sends us. You’ll hear: -Why we feel offense before we can explain it, and why Jesus still confronts our “systems of worth” -Why God chooses the ordinary, the mundane, and the uncomfortable as the place His Kingdom breaks in -Why rejection is normal in following Jesus—but resentment is optional -What it means to “shake the dust off”—not as anger, but as spiritual hygiene and freedom from carrying false responsibility -How repentance isn’t guilt management, but re-centering your life around the true King If you’re tired, overwhelmed, afraid of being “found out,” or carrying weight you were never meant to carry, this is a word of confrontation and comfort—and an invitation to step into freedom. Scripture: Mark 6:1–13 Series: Advent / Christmas at Frontier Church

The Scandal of Christmas | Mark 6 — God Came Close NOTE: This recording had issues and got cut off at 12:38, please click here for the rest of the message: https://www.youtube.com/live/AE2r11BIt54 We love scandal when leaders fall. But Mark 6 shows a different kind of scandal: a Leader who rises. In Jesus’ hometown of Nazareth, people aren’t offended because He breaks laws—but because He violates their categories. He’s more than they expected, and less than they wanted. In this message, we explore the original scandal of Christmas: God coming near in flesh and blood. And that nearness confronts us, frees us, and sends us. You’ll hear: -Why we feel offense before we can explain it, and why Jesus still confronts our “systems of worth” -Why God chooses the ordinary, the mundane, and the uncomfortable as the place His Kingdom breaks in -Why rejection is normal in following Jesus—but resentment is optional -What it means to “shake the dust off”—not as anger, but as spiritual hygiene and freedom from carrying false responsibility -How repentance isn’t guilt management, but re-centering your life around the true King If you’re tired, overwhelmed, afraid of being “found out,” or carrying weight you were never meant to carry, this is a word of confrontation and comfort—and an invitation to step into freedom. Scripture: Mark 6:1–13 Series: Advent / Christmas at Frontier Church

In this message from John 11, Pastor Phil connects our church’s year—fires, wandering, waiting, and unexpected provision—with the story of Lazarus and the God who seems “late” but is always working. He shows how waiting is often God’s classroom: the place where faith matures, community deepens, and unseen formation prepares us for what’s ahead. If you’re reflecting on the past year or navigating your own season of uncertainty, this teaching offers perspective, hope, and a renewed sense of God’s presence in the in-between. Highlights: – How our church’s journey mirrors the emotional tension of John 11 – Why Jesus’ “delay” with Lazarus is an act of intentional love – What God forms in us during seasons of wandering and waiting – The power of small, everyday faithfulness in our neighborhoods Practices for the Week: – Reflect on where you feel God is “late” and invite Him into that place – Re-read John 11 and notice how Jesus meets disappointment and doubt – Share your waiting story with someone in community – Do one intentional act of neighborly kindness as a sign of hope Let this message help you look back with clarity, live the present with trust, and move into the future with expectant faith.

-When Jesus brings your heart back to life, He brings your purpose back to life. In this Advent message, “Sent Again: When Jesus Opens Your Eyes and Reignites Your Mission,” Pastor Christian walks through Luke 24 (the road to Emmaus) and Genesis 12 to show how Jesus meets us in disappointment, opens the Scriptures, reveals His presence, and then sends us back into the world with renewed courage and mission. We explore: -Why we all want clarity before obedience—and why Abraham, Cleopas, and we don’t get it -How disappointment and unmet expectations (“we had hoped…”) can blind us to Jesus right beside us -Why spiritual blindness is less about information and more about interpretation -How Jesus uses Scripture and the table (hospitality, breaking bread) to reawaken our hearts -Why true encounters with Jesus always lead to turning around and being sent again This message is part of our fall missional series and the beginning of Advent, inviting us to resist consumerism, hurry, and distraction, and instead slow down to recognize Jesus’ presence and say yes again to His call. Reflection / Practice prompts from the sermon: -Where are you carrying disappointment right now—places you quietly say, “I had hoped…”? -What would it look like this Advent to return to your “Jerusalem”—your place of calling, vocation, or relationships—with fresh intention? -How can you make simple space at the table (meals, coffee, conversation) for Jesus to reveal Himself and for others to encounter Him through you? -What step of obedience or mission have you been avoiding that Jesus is inviting you to step into again? Scripture: Luke 24:13–35; Genesis 12:1–3 If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with a friend, subscribing, or joining us in person at Frontier Church Pasadena as we walk through Advent and learn to live sent again in the way of Jesus.

What are you really working for? What if your job, your unpaid labor, your parenting, your studies, and even the parts of your week that feel invisible are actually one of the primary frontiers where Jesus sends you? In this message, Pastor Christian walks through Ephesians 6:5–9 to show how the gospel reframes our everyday work: giving us a new heart for how we work, a new audience we work for, and a new way to use our power and influence. We start by honestly wrestling with the hard word “slaves” in the passage—asking, “Does the Bible condone slavery?”—and then explore how Paul’s words actually undermine slavery from the inside out and plant the seeds for its eventual destruction. From there, we move into the world we live in now: corporate ladders, gig economies, unpaid caregiving, comparison, burnout, and the invisible ladders we climb to prove our worth. Into that world, Paul speaks a better word: you are Christ’s, and your work is seen. This sermon will help you: -See your workplace (and home) as a real mission field -Recognize where success and failure have too much power over your identity -Learn what it means to work for an “Audience of One” -Use your influence to humanize and bless the people above you and below you in any system We close with three simple practices for the week: -Pray the “Audience of One” prayer each morning. -Do one hidden act of faithfulness no one will see or praise. -Use your influence to lift up one person in your world. If this message helps you reframe your work and worship, consider sharing it with a friend who feels stuck in the grind.

In this powerful and timely message, missionary and leader of YWAM, SunAwh Park, returns to Frontier with a prophetic encouragement for a community walking through transition. Drawing from 21 years in global missions and nearly 100 nations, SunAwh shares two images the Lord impressed on him: Frontier as an arrow being pulled back for greater accuracy and impact, and the wilderness as God’s training ground for identity, courage, and trust. He sets our moment inside the larger story of what God is doing worldwide—a historic global harvest, a rising hunger for Jesus among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and the biblical call for every believer to become a witness and a discipler. Through vivid stories from the nations and the marketplace, he shows how God is moving through ordinary people in tech, business, education, and family who see their everyday spaces as mission fields. This message invites us to step with boldness into God’s redemptive story for Los Angeles: revealing Jesus wherever we are, carrying His presence into every sphere of society, and embracing the season of preparation God has us in.

When time, place, and plans shift, our mission doesn’t. In Luke 14, Jesus doesn’t hand out a social policy—He tests our hearts. The gospel creates margin, breaks comparison, and seats us at a table we didn’t pay for—then sends us to “make room” for others, especially those who can’t repay us. Big Idea: Because grace made room for us, we make room for others. Series: Live the Story, Tell the Story (Mission) Message Flow (Luke 14) Scene 1: He heals our excuses (vv.1–6) — Compassion over rigidity; let the gospel reshape your interruptions. Scene 2: He humbles our striving (vv.7–14) — True honor is received, not achieved; generosity without transaction. Scene 3: He invites our response (vv.15–24) — The Father’s banquet is open; don’t make excuses—come, and compel others to come. Practices This Week: -Identify one overlooked person and make room: send a text, schedule a meal, slow down and listen. -Create margin: resist busyness, cynicism, and fear that crowd out hospitality. -Host like Jesus: invite those who can’t repay you. Timestamps 0:00 Context: uncertainty, faith, and our unchanging mission 4:28 “We’re still the church—our purpose doesn’t change” 5:00 Luke 14 setup 9:23 Big Idea: Make Room 11:04 Scene 1 — Heals our excuses (vv.1–6) 15:10 Practice: reshape your interruptions 15:38 Scene 2 — Humbles our striving (vv.7–14) 20:02 Honor/shame, identity, and grace 26:26 Grace seats us at the banquet 33:12 Scene 3 — Invitation & excuses (vv.15–24) 36:49 Respond: accept your seat, compel others 41:05 Ministry & response How this fits our series: Live the Story, Tell the Story focuses on mission as everyday hospitality, justice, and witness. Luke 14 presses us beyond good intentions into a gospel-shaped table: humility over performance, generosity over transaction, invitation over exclusion. New here? Plan a visit and get location updates: frontierchurch.us

Real revival doesn’t start with louder worship—it starts with honest repentance. In Revival That Looks Like Justice, Pastor Christian Martinsen continues our Live the Story, Tell the Story missional series with Isaiah 58—God’s piercing confrontation of hypocrisy and hollow religion. His people were fasting, praying, and performing devotion, yet ignoring the very people He cared about. Isaiah’s trumpet still sounds today: faith that never costs us anything for the sake of others isn’t faith at all. This message invites us into a different kind of fast—a Fast of Presence—where grace turns outward into justice, and revival looks like setting others free. Before chasing emotional revival, God calls us to heart-level renewal: to stop performing faith and start practicing mercy, to stop hiding from our own flesh and start moving toward need in love. Let Isaiah 58 hold up the mirror. Let grace expose the gap between what we say and what we live—and let the Spirit fill it.

Oxford theologian and Frontier’s teaching partner Michael Murray brings a brilliant and timely message from Judges 3 that blends faith, history, and archaeology. Drawing on his years of biblical scholarship and research at Oxford University, Michael traces the evidence for the Exodus—from ancient Egyptian inscriptions to the Amarna Letters—and shows how it all points to the trustworthiness of Scripture and the faithfulness of God. But this isn’t just an academic lecture. It’s a powerful reflection on how tribalism—in ancient Israel and in our modern world—tears us apart, and how Jesus, the true King, still unites what division destroys. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, history, or the credibility of faith, this message will deepen your trust in the Bible and stir fresh awe for the God who holds both truth and love together. Watch now and rediscover the beauty, evidence, and hope of the gospel.

Faith can feel costly right now—but curiosity is rising. From 1 Peter 3, we explore how followers of Jesus turn pressure into a platform: do good anyway, be ready to share your hope, and draw strength from Jesus’ story. This message is part of our fall series “Tell the Story, Live the Story,” built around six practices: Rooted • Your Story • Scripture • Hospitality • Justice • Sent. This week’s practices: 1) Goodness as Witness — Respond with visible kindness where it costs you. 2) Your 60-Second Hope Story — Practice sharing what Jesus has done in you. 3) Strength from His Story — Pray daily: “Jesus, I live in Your story. Suffering, then glory.” Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13–18 Watch more + resources: frontierchurch.us (Current Series) Podcast: Frontier Church Pasadena (Apple & Spotify) If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and tell us your “hope story” in the comments.

"The Door That Shouldn’t Be Open: Chosen for Holy Ground" A door we couldn’t force open—and didn’t—swung wide. Behind “They chose Frontier,” we heard the Father: “I chose you.” Message Summary: From living-room beginnings to a miracle LOI at St. James, this is a story of God’s initiative. Exodus 3 reminds us that God calls us by name and goes with us. This building isn’t for comfort; it’s a nest to send from—a launchpad for mission. Only a people secure in the Father’s love can resist idolatry and carry His presence into our city. Scripture: Exodus 3:1–12; John 15:16 Remember: “One year for the next ten.”

This Sunday’s gathering was filled with powerful worship, joyful baby dedications, and a timely message from 2 Kings 5. Pastor Christian explored Naaman’s encounter with God—a story of shattered expectations, humbling grace, and courageous faith. Key themes from the message: -God shatters our illusions. He refuses to fit into our power structures, whether political, religious, or personal. -Grace humbles and heals. Like Naaman, we can’t buy or earn God’s favor; we must simply trust and receive. -Faith in a complicated world. God sends us back into our workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships with humble courage and a clear witness. This is a call to surrender pride, receive God’s free grace, and carry His presence into everyday life. Watch or re-watch the full recording now and let God speak to you.

When the world feels chaotic and free speech is under attack, how do followers of Jesus stay bold and gentle at the same time? In this timely message Pastor Christian reflects on the tragic public-square shooting of Charlie Kirk and the deeper question it raises: what kind of nation—and what kind of church—will we be? From the American ideal of a “living document” to Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17-19, we explore: -The Power of Words: why written truth shapes nations and hearts. -The Word of God: Jesus guarantees Scripture’s unshakable authority and fulfills every promise. -Why a Written Word Still Matters: authority that loves us enough to contradict us, unity in a fractured world, and power that transforms lives. This message calls us to non-anxious courage—to speak truth without violence, to defend the freedom of open dialogue, and to live under the loving authority of God’s Word. If you’ve wrestled with sharing your faith in a culture of “my truth” and cancel fear, this sermon will strengthen your spine and steady your heart. Watch now and rediscover why the Bible is credible, beautiful, and worth living—and even dying—for.

Every one of us is living by a story. Some chase value through performance, appearance, or approval. Others try to restore themselves by fixing what’s broken or pretending it doesn’t matter. But Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5 — those stories don’t work. The gospel offers something better: the Great Exchange. In Christ, our sin, shame, and failure are taken up by Him — and we receive His righteousness, honor, and new creation life. That’s the story that works. In this message we explore: -Why our cultural story of value leaves us empty. -Why our human story of restoration falls short. -How the Great Exchange changes everything: restoration, transformation, and a mission to live and tell the story. Through Paul’s theology and Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son — even Rembrandt’s masterpiece painting — we see the fullness of the gospel come alive: a Father who runs to embrace us, restore us, and send us. This is the story that actually works. This is the story you were made to live — and the story you were sent to tell.

This week at Frontier Church we launched our Fall series: Live the Story, Tell the Story. Pastor Christian opened with Psalms 1 and 150—the bookends of the Psalms that capture the whole story of Scripture. Psalm 1 shows us the root: true fulfillment isn’t about luck, hustle, or circumstances—it comes from being planted in God’s Word and presence. Psalm 150 shows us the fruit: a life rooted in God always overflows in praise that tells His story to the world. In this message you’ll discover: -Why so many of us feel restless even when life is going “well.” -The difference between superficial faith and a rooted life. -How God redefines prosperity—not as success, but as resilience, stability, and fruitfulness under pressure. -Why mission isn’t an add-on but the natural overflow of a rooted life. The call is simple but challenging: before we can tell the story of Jesus, we have to live it. Roots before fruit. Presence before pressure. Watch the full message and ask yourself: Where am I really rooted right now? What am I looking to for fulfillment that never lasts? What would it look like for my life to overflow in praise this week? Join us in the journey of living the story of Jesus—rooted in Him, sent for others.

Trust the Story: Jesus on the Road of Disappointment (Luke 24) On one of our hottest Sundays yet, Sue preached from Luke 24:13–35 (the road to Emmaus), asking: Where do you go when life doesn’t turn out how you hoped? Two discouraged disciples walk away from promise and community—yet the risen Jesus draws near, listens, opens the Scriptures, reveals Himself at the table, and sends them back with burning hearts. Through Scripture and candid personal stories, Sue shows how Jesus: Meets us on the road of disappointment—He doesn’t wait for us to “get back to Jerusalem.” Rewrites our story through His Word and presence—reframing “good” as being formed into Christ (Rom 8:28–29). Sends us on mission—encounter naturally overflows into witness and return to community. Practices for the Week: -Name your “we had hoped.” Bring one concrete disappointment to Jesus. -Look for Him in the ordinary. When something “rubs,” treat it as an invitation to a conversation with God. -Let Him confront your narratives. Ask, “What story am I living by—fear, control, or the gospel?” -Walk with Scripture daily. Open the Bible and read it until it reads you. -Return to community with your story. Share your encounter to strengthen another’s faith. Key Scriptures: Luke 24:13–35; Hebrews 4:16; Romans 8:28–29; 1 Peter 2:17. Watch and be encouraged: Jesus is already walking your road—and He won’t leave you where He finds you.

The Altar Is Open: Part Two – When Worship Walks With You In this week’s message, we explore what happens when worship doesn’t stay at the altar but walks with you into the battles and decisions of life. From the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho, we see that breakthrough doesn’t come through human effort or clever strategy, but through worship-filled obedience. Israel didn’t bring the walls down with their strength — they fell because God’s presence went ahead of them. In the same way, true worship isn’t just what we sing on Sunday. It’s the posture that carries us into Monday — into our workplaces, families, and challenges. Worship re-centers us, changes how we see our battles, and releases God’s power into impossible situations. Key themes from this message: Worship is more than a song — it’s a way of walking with God. The walls in your life won’t fall by striving, but by surrender. God’s presence transforms ordinary steps of obedience into extraordinary breakthroughs. What starts at the altar must go with us into the week.

The Altar Is Open — What Kind of Worshiper Will You Be? Before launching our new teaching series, we’re taking two weeks to focus on one of Frontier’s core foundations: worship. Whether you’ve been lifting your hands for years or you’ve never sung out loud in church, there’s more. In Exodus 33, God’s people had to decide: would they be content to watch from a distance, or would they step out, step in, linger long, and refuse to move without Him? In this message, Pastor Christian unpacks six powerful invitations from Exodus 33 to step into the fullness of worship — not as a momentary high, but as a way of life. Through stories from church history, a personal encounter at Times Square Church, and the example of Moses and Joshua, we see that God’s presence is our rest, our identity, and our life. The altar is open. The question is: will you move from watching to meeting Him?

In a culture obsessed with “becoming the best version of yourself,” the Apostle Paul offers a radically different vision of change. It’s not about trying harder or chasing self-fulfillment—it’s about being formed by prayer and sent on mission so others can encounter Jesus through your life. In this message, Pastor Christian Martinsen unpacks Colossians 4:2–6, exposing why we often stay spiritually powerless, where real transformation begins, and what it looks like to live with gospel presence and purpose. Through powerful teaching and personal stories, discover how your ordinary life can make an eternal impact. Big Idea: Change really happens when prayer shapes your heart and mission shapes your purpose.

Standing Powerful in a Powerless World Message by Community Pastor Tiffany Souers What do you do when you feel powerless—when circumstances spiral beyond your control, when people you love make painful choices, or when your prayers seem unanswered? In this deeply personal and hope-filled message, Tiffany shares the emotional journey of walking with her father through illness, grief, and ultimately, salvation. From childhood memories to late-night prayers, she opens her heart to reveal how God met her in weakness with supernatural strength, peace, and joy. Drawing from Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians and Ephesians 6, Tiffany invites us to embrace the spiritual weapons God gives us—prayer, community, scripture, and the armor of God—so we can stand firm even in seasons of loss, waiting, or heartache. You’ll be encouraged to live with real emotion and real power, rooted in your oneness with God and others. This message is for anyone carrying grief, walking through hardship, or wondering if their prayers still matter. Be reminded: where you feel weakest may be the very place God is making you strongest.

SERIES: Live the Story, Tell the Story You’ve tried to change. You’ve read the books. You’ve made the promises. You’ve told yourself, “This time will be different.” But what if the reason you’re still stuck isn’t lack of effort—but isolation? In this message from Colossians 3, we explore why true transformation doesn’t happen in private—but in the context of gospel-formed community. You’ll discover: -Why willpower alone won’t free you -How community is God’s designed environment for change -What it means to “put on” the new self -Five good things that become idols—and how Jesus sets us free If you’re tired of trying harder and still ending up in the same place—this message is for you. You weren’t meant to change alone.

We are being discipled every day—by screens, opinions, cultural narratives, and the quiet pressure to add something more to Jesus. But what if the real battle isn’t out there, but inside us? In this message from Colossians 2, Pastor Christian calls us back to the simplicity and power of the gospel: Christ is enough. No add-ons. No mascots. Just Jesus, reshaping our lives from the inside out. If you’ve felt spiritually distracted, burnt out, or pulled in a thousand directions—this message is for you. Subscribe and share if this encouraged you. Watch now and reclaim your mind for the gospel.

In this week’s message, Pastor Christian shares reflections from his recent time in France — a yearly pilgrimage of silence, prayer, and mission that reminds us how deeply our souls need rest and restoration in God’s presence. Drawing from Luke 5, this message challenges us to follow the example of Jesus: to withdraw to quiet places so we can see people the way He does — the overlooked, the outcast, the ones everyone else ignores. Christian weaves in the powerful true story of Hugh Hefner’s unexpected encounter with grace — and what it reveals about our deep hunger for real love and the relentless pursuit of God’s love for every soul. At the heart of this message is an invitation: find your “lonely place,” sit in the silence, let your soul be restored — and then open your table, share your story, and tell His story. It’s not about perfection but about living a life formed and sent — becoming disruptive disciples who trust God’s story and tell it boldly. Scripture: Luke 5:27–32 Theme: Silence, Formation, Mission, Table, Storytelling If this message speaks to you, share it with a friend and join us on the journey of living the story and telling the story — together.

What if rest wasn’t laziness—but holy resistance? This Sunday, we explored the ancient practice of Sabbath not as a break from life, but as the very way God intended us to live it. In a world running on anxiety and performance, Sabbath invites us to live differently—rooted, restored, and renewed.

Ceremonies of Becoming: How Sacred Rhythms Rewrite the Stories We Live By We often think our lives are shaped by our careers, personalities, or natural talents. But Scripture tells a deeper story: we are formed most profoundly by the narratives we believe—about ourselves, about God, and about the world. In this powerful message from Exodus 12:33–50, Phil Chan explores how God uses spiritual ceremonies to rewrite those narratives and form a new kind of people. From the original Passover to our practices today, sacred rhythms have always been God’s way of reshaping identity, cultivating freedom, and calling His people into deeper formation. Watch this message to discover how your own story can be rewritten through sacred rhythms—and how spiritual practices are not just traditions, but powerful tools for transformation.

This past Sunday as we closed worship, we paused to reflect on the unrest unfolding in our city and nation—not with shallow answers, but pursuing deep spiritual clarity. Pastor Christian reminded us: “The issue will always be: Who is King?” We are not primarily divided by immigration policy or politics—but by competing kings and rival hopes. Amid chaos and conflict, the people cry out for leadership, for justice, for stability. And the church must respond not with partisan noise, but with the steady declaration: Jesus is King. In a world where: -Border communities are strained, -Immigrants face fear and exploitation, -Locals feel powerless amidst bureaucracy and polarization, -Protests are often both sincere and manipulated, -Outrage is profitable while unity costs too much... -We are called to live differently. As followers of Jesus, our response is: Listen with discernment. Not every chant is a threat. Not every policy is righteous. We need spiritual wisdom. Resist simplification. Jesus never walked in rigid ideology. He always modeled a third way. Build bridges. Love your enemies. Speak the truth with compassion. Confront fear tactics—even on your own side. Hold hope. Not blind optimism, but cross-shaped, resilient hope that risks being misunderstood to love well. We ended by laying down our burdens at the feet of the True King, acknowledging that many in our church were carrying the weight of personal pain, political confusion, and Father’s Day grief. We stood and prayed this together: “In a world divided by fear, make us people of both truth and tenderness… Let your healing love cover every story. Let your Spirit form us in the courage of Jesus… God of mercy, God of justice—make us whole, and send us out to be peacemakers in a divided world.”

On this Father’s Day, we welcomed SunAwh Park, Campus Director at YWAM Kona, to bring a timely and powerful message for our church and our city. With a heart for revival, discipleship, and the next generation, SunAwh carries a passion for seeing ordinary people live on mission—right where they are. In this message, he invites us to trust God more deeply, surrender more boldly, and live out the call of spiritual legacy in a time of unrest and cultural shaking. We also took time to pray into the unrest in Los Angeles, believing God is stirring something fresh in families, churches, and neighborhoods.

What if the deepest joy you’re looking for isn’t found in success, comfort, or control—but in being truly loved? In this message, Pastor [Your Name] unpacks Jesus’ final prayer in John 17—a moment where He records not information, but formation for His disciples. Just like a father making videos for his kids before he dies, Jesus speaks over His followers and reveals three core "rules for life": Be Formed by the Truth — In a post-truth world, Jesus anchors us in God’s Word. Pursue Unity That Costs — Unity is more than harmony—it’s a mission-rooted love. Live Like the Most Loved — Jesus doesn’t just want believers. He wants us to know we are beloved. We also contrast this with Arthur Brooks’ research on happiness and explore why our culture’s definitions of truth and joy fall short. Jesus doesn’t promise shallow happiness—He offers a fulfilled joy, rooted in identity, love, and calling. Key Passage: John 17:13–26 Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just pray for you—He forms you to live as one who is loved, sent, and secure. Subscribe for more messages to help you follow Jesus in a distracted, divided world. Connect with us: @frontierpasadena on IG or Facebook // frontierchurch.us

What if the thing standing between you and your purpose… is your comfort? In this message, The Call That Disrupts Everything, Pastor Christian Martinsen walks through the moment Jesus first calls His disciples in Mark 1:14–20 — a passage where a few fishermen drop everything at the sound of one voice. Jesus doesn’t wait for them to be ready. He interrupts. He reorders. He remakes. This isn’t a story about fishermen — it’s a story about you. And the question is: Will you drop your nets and follow? Key Takeaways: -The Kingdom doesn’t enhance your life — it takes over your life with grace. -“Follow Me” is not an invitation to inspiration. It’s a call to total surrender. -God isn’t waiting for a more prepared version of you — your time is now. -Repentance isn’t guilt. It’s turning from “what serves me” to serving the King. -You don’t make yourself into something — He makes you. Cultural Insight: In a world that constantly tells us “if it doesn’t serve you, cut it off,” Jesus invites us into something radically different: -A mission bigger than yourself. A purpose born out of surrender. -Not self-expression. Kingdom transformation. Watch now and rediscover your calling. Because when Jesus calls, everything changes. Subscribe for more messages in our Disruptive Discipleship series. Learn more: frontierpasadena.com

Message Title: Sent But Secure | Luke 10:1–22 Series: Disruptive Discipleship What if the greatest joy in life isn’t what you do for God—but knowing you’re already His? In this message, we explore Luke 10, where Jesus sends out 72 ordinary disciples into a world that’s hungry, hostile, and ready. You’ll discover why the harvest is plentiful, why revival begins with obedience, and how true discipleship isn’t safe—but it is secure. → Learn how to pray for laborers, not just revival. → Embrace your place in a quiet but powerful move of God. → Rejoice—not in your success, but that your name is written in heaven.

Have you ever looked at something in your life and thought, “It’s too far gone”? A broken relationship. A dream that died. A heart that feels numb. This Sunday, we are excited to have Kathy Martinsen, Christian's wonderful mom, bring the message from Ezekiel 37—the powerful vision of dry bones coming to life. In a valley of death and disappointment, God asks a question that still echoes today: “Can these bones live?” Through the words of a prophet and the breath of the Spirit, we’ll explore how God restores what we’ve written off—how He brings life where there was only loss, and hope where there was only heartache. If you're in a season of spiritual dryness, or if someone you love feels beyond repair—this is a message that will strengthen you. God is still breathing. And His Spirit still restores.