Forest City Church Podcast

In this week's message titled "Holy Discontent", Pastor Leonard reminds us that when our hearts are transformed by truly knowing and enjoying God, we begin to see the world differently—and feel compelled to make a difference. Through Nehemiah's story, we learn that the burdens on our hearts may actually be invitations from God to join Him in His work of restoration. Even in our insecurities, God chooses and equips ordinary people like us to bring change. Listen in as Pastor Leonard challenges us to stop waiting for perfect clarity and take the next faithful step forward.

Jackie Glass shares how true purpose isn't something we design, but discover in Jesus in her message titled "The Call and the Stall: Purpose in Jesus", Through Paul's story, she reminds us that God is present in both the call and the stall—shaping our purpose in every season.

Pastor Leonard and Andrea answer questions submitted by the congregation and give a summary of the importance of Life Together. 

We all long to know that our lives matter—that we were made for something beyond survival or success. In every season of life, purpose brings clarity, direction, and meaning. This week, in Pastor Leonard Davis' message titled The Search, we'll discover how God is at work in us—shaping our desires, guiding our steps, and inviting us to live out His purpose with confidence and joy. Because when we align our lives with His will, we find we were truly Made For More.

This week, Pastor Leonard Davis closes out our Grafted series with a powerful message on covenant, commitment, and community—reminding us that belonging to Christ means belonging to His people. Discover what it means to be truly grafted in and grow together as the body of Christ.

Pastor Leonard and Andrea answer questions submitted by the congregation and discuss how the forward and inward values make Forest City Church distinct. 

This week on the Grafted podcast, Gabe explores the Life Together Journey and why community isn't just a nice add-on—it's where God does some of His best work in our lives. From the early church in Acts 2 to practical ways we experience connection today, we'll talk about overcoming barriers, carrying one another's burdens, and stepping into real relationships that transform us. Tune in to discover how you can live fully rooted in Christ and intertwined with others.

This week on the Forest City Church Podcast, Jackie Glass looks at our Forward and Upward core Values.

Pastor Leonard and Andrea discuss the transforming power of the inward value, the benefits of generosity, and the applications of the values. 

Pastor Leonard focuses on the inward, backward and outward value. He emphasizes volunteering, generosity, and emotional health. 

Pastor Leonard and Andrea discuss unity, the origin of FCC's values, and the gospel. 

Pastor Leonard focuses on unity and the gospel. He explains how we need to orient our values with faith as the priority. 

Pastor Leonard and Andrea discuss in depth what it means to be grafted, covenant, and the new mission of Forest City Church. 

Pastor Leonard unveils the new mission of Forest City Church and explains how people can be grafted into community with God and each other through covenant. 

Lindsay from World Vision speaks on how the miracle of seeing can be more impactful than the healing. Pastor Leonard emphasizes the importance of empathy and realizing the privileges we have.   

We often measure our worth by the world's standards, but God calls us to something greater. In his message titled, "The Voice That Matters" Pastor Leonard asks us to discover how God's truth renews our minds, transforms our lives, and reminds us that His voice is the one that truly matters.

In this week's message, “Are You Ready For Every Good Work?” Isaias Cardenas teaches from Titus 3 on how to be available and easily obtainable for God to use. 

In this week's message, “The End Of Me” Pastor Leonard Davis teaches from Luke 15 on how we must learn to not rely on our strength, but be solely dependent on the Lord.

In this week's message, “A Priceless Picture,” Brandon Winstead teaches from Genesis 16 and explains how humanity's desire to be seen can be met. 

In this week's message, “Value That Is Intrinsic,” Pastor Leonard Davis explains how human dignity and value is intrinsic through Genesis 1. 

Welcome to the Forest City Church Podcast. In this week's message, “Believe By Faith,” Pastor Leonard Davis challenges us to trust God beyond what we can see and to stand firmly on His promises. During the message, you'll be invited to pause and reflect on two key questions: Where do you need to have more faith? Which promise of God do you need to trust more? What is the greatest obstacle to your belief? What do you need to do to overcome it? Pastor Leonard will guide you through intentional moments of reflection, giving you time to write, pray, or simply sit with these questions. Lean in and allow God to meet you in the stillness.

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Jackie Glass teaches from Mark 14 on how communion allows us to connect with Jesus in her message titled Dust, Bread, And A New Covenant.

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis teaches from Mark 11 on how Jesus us both the Lion and the Lamb in his message titled Jesus-The Lion And The Lamb. 

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Angie Addy teaches from Mark 10 and explains why humility is important in her message titled The Greatest Seat In The Kingdom.

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Tommy Nixon teaches from Mark 9 and gives four steps to build our faith in his message titled Growing Our Faith In Christ. 

View the whole service on our Youtube channel: FCC Youtube In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis teaches from Mark 7 on why we should be desperate for more of Jesus in our lives in his message titled A Bold Approach.   

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis teaches from Mark 8 on how we can be secure in our identity in Jesus so that we are able to demonstrate Jesus' unconditional love to others in his message titled The King On A Cross.

In this episode of Forest City Church Podcast, Jackie Glass returns with the next installment of our series From Admiration To Adoration.  Her message from Mark 7 is titled "Faith Without The Filters".

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis teaches from the Stranger God book by Richard Beck in his message titled A New Spiritual Discipline. 

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains how Jesus' timing and expectations are often different than ours in his message titled Paradigm Shifts.

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains how we can defeat evil through the authority of Jesus in his message titled The Defeat Of Evil.

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Jackie Glass explains how the storms of life can bring us closer to Jesus and move us from admiration to adoration in her message titled Where Is Jesus In The Storms Of Life?

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains the importance of Sabbath and rest in his message titled Rest For Your Soul 

Pastor Leonard Davis has week 3 of our series From Admiration To Adoration in this week's Forest City Church podcast;  his message is titled "Fully Healed"

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains why we don't have to live defeated but can experience victory through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains why the temple curtain tearing is symbolic of humanity's reunion with God and ability to have an intimate relationship with Him. 

In this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Gabe Zammit gives four steps to move from admiration to adoration in his message titled Where Are You Kneeling? 

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explains why we need to detach from anything that might prevent us from putting Jesus first in his message titled The Nature of The Call

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis talks about baptism and why we should use every opportunity to testify about our faith in his message titled Will You Acknowledge Jesus.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis emphasizes how we need to bear the fruit of life together to become a church like in Acts 2:46-47 in his message titled Bearing LIFE TOGETHER Fruit.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis conveys how repentance can lead to bearing good fruit in his message titled Seeds Of Repentance.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Jackie Glass emphasizes the important of abiding in God to bear fruit in her message titled Rooted To Remain.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis talks about how we should make every effort to sow seeds to produce Christ-likeness in his message titled The Ministry Of The Spirit.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis says the root of our external actions is our internal attitude that can only be changed through the Spirit in his message titled The Ministry Of The Spirit.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis explaisn why we can find freedom in the Spirit compared to living according to the law in his message titled The Game Has Changed.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Angie Addy breaks down the battle inside us between the flesh and the Spirit and how we can sow and reap from the Spirit in her message titled Sowing To The Flesh Or The Spirit?

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis breaks down Jeremiah 17 and how we can bear good fruit in bad circumstances in his message titled Good Fruit.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Leonard Davis gives two steps to avoid the self-righteousness Jesus criticized in Matthew 23 in his message titled Bad Fruit.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Lauren Scott explains how a person can fail to bear fruit despite engaging in religious activities in her message titled Discovering What Pleases The Lord.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Pastor Leonard Davis explains why Jesus should be our role model with his message titled You Were Made For This.

On this edition of the Forest City Church podcast, Pastor Leonard Davis starts our new series illustrating the principle of sowing and reaping with his message titled The Law Of The Harvest.