Forum Christian Church

Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions, running on a treadmill of obligations that leaves you feeling drained? What if the "checklist" of a good life is actually causing you to miss out on the point of life itself? There is a deep, lasting nourishment that your career, achievements, and bank account can never provide. This message is an invitation to discover the one thing you were designed for—a life of true satisfaction and joy, not just duty.

Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions, running on a treadmill of obligations that leaves you feeling drained? What if the "checklist" of a good life is actually causing you to miss out on the point of life itself? There is a deep, lasting nourishment that your career, achievements, and bank account can never provide. This message is an invitation to discover the one thing you were designed for—a life of true satisfaction and joy, not just duty.

We all experience the daily tension between showing compassion and standing up for what's right. Often, it feels like we have to choose one over the other, leaving us feeling fake or conflicted. But what if the way of Jesus isn't an "either/or" but a "both/and"? This message explores a powerful, 2,000-year-old conversation that offers a simple, practical way to live with both genuine compassion and strong conviction.

We all experience the daily tension between showing compassion and standing up for what's right. Often, it feels like we have to choose one over the other, leaving us feeling fake or conflicted. But what if the way of Jesus isn't an "either/or" but a "both/and"? This message explores a powerful, 2,000-year-old conversation that offers a simple, practical way to live with both genuine compassion and strong conviction.

We all face big decisions about our future, our relationships, and our careers. Most of the time, we're just guessing, torn between what we think is smart and what feels right, and just hoping it all works out. But what if you could trade that constant anxiety for a deep and quiet confidence in your direction? We're exploring a simpler, more reliable way to find clarity and freedom right in the middle of life's most complicated questions.

We all face big decisions about our future, our relationships, and our careers. Most of the time, we're just guessing, torn between what we think is smart and what feels right, and just hoping it all works out. But what if you could trade that constant anxiety for a deep and quiet confidence in your direction? We're exploring a simpler, more reliable way to find clarity and freedom right in the middle of life's most complicated questions.

In a world that feels like shifting sand, it's easy to feel exhausted and overwhelmed by constantly changing expectations. But what if there was a way to align our lives with something solid, dependable, and true? This weekend, we explore a misunderstood invitation from Jesus that leads not to restriction, but to a life of unshakable love and overflowing joy. Discover the secret to trading stress for stability and find the abundant life you were made for.

In a world that feels like shifting sand, it's easy to feel exhausted and overwhelmed by constantly changing expectations. But what if there was a way to align our lives with something solid, dependable, and true? This weekend, we explore a misunderstood invitation from Jesus that leads not to restriction, but to a life of unshakable love and overflowing joy. Discover the secret to trading stress for stability and find the abundant life you were made for.

We explore the critical importance of abiding in Jesus' teachings and God's Word for authentic Christian discipleship. Genuine faith in Jesus requires not just belief, but a continuous commitment to Jesus' teachings. By remaining faithful to Scripture, believers can experience true freedom from sin and spiritual death. We must make room in our hearts for all of God's Word, even the difficult parts. 

We explore the critical importance of abiding in Jesus' teachings and God's Word for authentic Christian discipleship. Genuine faith in Jesus requires not just belief, but a continuous commitment to Jesus' teachings. By remaining faithful to Scripture, believers can experience true freedom from sin and spiritual death. We must make room in our hearts for all of God's Word, even the difficult parts. 

Many of us live with the constant pressure to perform, feeling that our spiritual lives are another to-do list we have to manage. But what if all our religious activity is missing the one thing that actually produces a life of deep peace and joy? Join us this Sunday as we explore a foundational shift that Jesus invites every one of his followers to make. It's an invitation to trade the exhaustion of trying harder for the profound rest that comes from a genuine connection.

Many of us live with the constant pressure to perform, feeling that our spiritual lives are another to-do list we have to manage. But what if all our religious activity is missing the one thing that actually produces a life of deep peace and joy? Join us this Sunday as we explore a foundational shift that Jesus invites every one of his followers to make. It's an invitation to trade the exhaustion of trying harder for the profound rest that comes from a genuine connection.

Is faith meant to be a private, internal feeling, or something more? What if Jesus came not just to share a message, but to put the very life of heaven on display for all to see? This weekend, we explore how our ordinary lives are meant to be the main showroom for the Kingdom on display. Discover how your daily actions can become a compelling preview of God's goodness and power for a watching world.

Is faith meant to be a private, internal feeling, or something more? What if Jesus came not just to share a message, but to put the very life of heaven on display for all to see? This weekend, we explore how our ordinary lives are meant to be the main showroom for the Kingdom on display. Discover how your daily actions can become a compelling preview of God's goodness and power for a watching world.

Throughout Jesus's ministry, we see Him call people out of the crowd around Him to a life of apprenticeship. The cost of following Jesus is high, but what we gain is far greater than what we lose. What in my life needs to die, so that I can truly live?

Throughout Jesus's ministry, we see Him call people out of the crowd around Him to a life of apprenticeship. The cost of following Jesus is high, but what we gain is far greater than what we lose. What in my life needs to die, so that I can truly live?

We've all heard warning sirens in our lives—from our phones, our cars, or even the weather. But what do we do when a siren goes off in our culture? Join us as we explore how a small group of fishermen, tax collectors, and outcasts from 2,000 years ago can teach us the most powerful and effective response to the storms of our world today. It's a response that can't be bought, voted for, or Googled, but can absolutely change everything.

We've all heard warning sirens in our lives—from our phones, our cars, or even the weather. But what do we do when a siren goes off in our culture? Join us as we explore how a small group of fishermen, tax collectors, and outcasts from 2,000 years ago can teach us the most powerful and effective response to the storms of our world today. It's a response that can't be bought, voted for, or Googled, but can absolutely change everything.

Old photos often remind us not just of where we've been, but of how much we've changed. While it's easy to see the external shifts, it's much harder to make sense of our internal journey, especially when we feel defined by our stumbles. This message explores how our moments of greatest failure can become the surprising location of our deepest healing. Discover a practical path forward where your past doesn't get the final say over your future.

Old photos often remind us not just of where we've been, but of how much we've changed. While it's easy to see the external shifts, it's much harder to make sense of our internal journey, especially when we feel defined by our stumbles. This message explores how our moments of greatest failure can become the surprising location of our deepest healing. Discover a practical path forward where your past doesn't get the final say over your future.

As we contemplate Peter's bold step onto the waves and his subsequent sinking, we're challenged to examine our own faith. What boat is Jesus asking us to step out of? What fears are holding us back? We are encouraged to embrace the unpredictable nature of discipleship, knowing that even in our moments of doubt, Jesus is always ready to reach out His hand and lift us up.

As we contemplate Peter's bold step onto the waves and his subsequent sinking, we're challenged to examine our own faith. What boat is Jesus asking us to step out of? What fears are holding us back? We are encouraged to embrace the unpredictable nature of discipleship, knowing that even in our moments of doubt, Jesus is always ready to reach out His hand and lift us up.

We all come to moments when the next step in front of us doesn't make sense. It's in those very places of exhaustion, uncertainty, or even reluctance that God often speaks the loudest. What if the breakthrough you've been longing for is on the other side of a simple “yes”? Join us this week as we discover how God meets us in the ordinary and invites us into something extraordinary.

We all come to moments when the next step in front of us doesn't make sense. It's in those very places of exhaustion, uncertainty, or even reluctance that God often speaks the loudest. What if the breakthrough you've been longing for is on the other side of a simple “yes”? Join us this week as we discover how God meets us in the ordinary and invites us into something extraordinary.

Join us as we explore a profound moment in Jesus' final days, filled with complex dynamics and powerful insights. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the table reveals a deeper understanding of relationships and priorities. This message will challenge and inspire you to rethink your daily interactions and ambitions. Come and learn how an ancient conversation speaks directly into the heart of modern life.

Join us as we explore a profound moment in Jesus' final days, filled with complex dynamics and powerful insights. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the table reveals a deeper understanding of relationships and priorities. This message will challenge and inspire you to rethink your daily interactions and ambitions. Come and learn how an ancient conversation speaks directly into the heart of modern life.

Ever felt like your purpose in life is a question you can't quite answer—no matter how much you achieve, earn, or try to “find yourself”? Our culture shouts hundreds of answers at us every day, yet few seem to satisfy that deep need for meaning. In this message, we explore God's clear and compelling vision for your purpose—rooted in His design, shaped by His love, and lived out for the good of others. If you've been searching, it's time to stop chasing and start embracing the purpose you were created for.

Ever felt like your purpose in life is a question you can't quite answer—no matter how much you achieve, earn, or try to “find yourself”? Our culture shouts hundreds of answers at us every day, yet few seem to satisfy that deep need for meaning. In this message, we explore God's clear and compelling vision for your purpose—rooted in His design, shaped by His love, and lived out for the good of others. If you've been searching, it's time to stop chasing and start embracing the purpose you were created for.

Are we seeking after the approval of others or of God? Paul was accused of living for pleasing others in his presentation of the Gospel message, but in reality he was doing the exact opposite. Paul preached the truth of the Gospel and lived as a servant of Christ. How are we relying on what Jesus has done for us?

Are we seeking after the approval of others or of God? Paul was accused of living for pleasing others in his presentation of the Gospel message, but in reality he was doing the exact opposite. Paul preached the truth of the Gospel and lived as a servant of Christ. How are we relying on what Jesus has done for us?

In a world full of noise, push notifications, headlines, updates, and constant information it can be difficult to determine what is true and where truth comes from. John's Gospel invites us to know the one who is full of truth, the one who is the truth, and where to find truth. Jesus is the truth we're searching for.

In a world full of noise, push notifications, headlines, updates, and constant information it can be difficult to determine what is true and where truth comes from. John's Gospel invites us to know the one who is full of truth, the one who is the truth, and where to find truth. Jesus is the truth we're searching for.

As we explore Luke 18, we delve into two of Jesus' parables that challenge us to examine our prayer life and our humility before God.

As we explore Luke 18, we delve into two of Jesus' parables that challenge us to examine our prayer life and our humility before God.

In this exploration of Jesus' teachings, we delve into the parable of the fig tree from Luke 13. This story challenges us to examine our spiritual fruitfulness, our need for repentance, and God's patient love.

In this exploration of Jesus' teachings, we delve into the parable of the fig tree from Luke 13. This story challenges us to examine our spiritual fruitfulness, our need for repentance, and God's patient love.

The central parable of the two sons in Matthew 21 serves as a mirror, revealing our own spiritual dishonesty. Are we like the religious leaders, saying 'yes' to God but not following through in our actions? Or are we willing to change our minds and obey, like the first son? This parable reminds us that it's not our words, but our actions that truly reflect our faith. The shocking revelation that tax collectors and prostitutes - the outcasts of society - may enter the Kingdom before the self-righteous should prompt us to reconsider our own prejudices and judgments.

The central parable of the two sons in Matthew 21 serves as a mirror, revealing our own spiritual dishonesty. Are we like the religious leaders, saying 'yes' to God but not following through in our actions? Or are we willing to change our minds and obey, like the first son? This parable reminds us that it's not our words, but our actions that truly reflect our faith. The shocking revelation that tax collectors and prostitutes - the outcasts of society - may enter the Kingdom before the self-righteous should prompt us to reconsider our own prejudices and judgments.

How does hope grow in a world that often seems broken? Jesus shares a series of parables to show us that His Kingdom is working quietly and unstoppable, even amid chaos. We'll examine the powerful idea that this hidden, developing reality is the greatest treasure we could ever discover. Recognizing this truth could give us the patience to remain faithful and the confidence to trust God with what lies ahead.

In this exploration of Jesus' parables, we're invited to view these teachings as more than just stories - they're houses we can inhabit, gardens we can explore. The focus is on Mark 4, where Jesus uses everyday images like lamps, seeds, and mustard plants to reveal profound truths about God's kingdom. We're challenged to become active students of Jesus, not just passive believers.

How does hope grow in a world that often seems broken? Jesus shares a series of parables to show us that His Kingdom is working quietly and unstoppable, even amid chaos. We'll examine the powerful idea that this hidden, developing reality is the greatest treasure we could ever discover. Recognizing this truth could give us the patience to remain faithful and the confidence to trust God with what lies ahead.

Rediscover the power and purpose of Scripture through the lens of Jesus' Parable of the Sower. God's Word is essential for spiritual growth, salvation, and equipping believers to live out their faith. Amid a culture that often resists absolute truth, this message challenges followers of Christ to cultivate hearts that are open, responsive, and rooted in God's truth.

Rediscover the power and purpose of Scripture through the lens of Jesus' Parable of the Sower. God's Word is essential for spiritual growth, salvation, and equipping believers to live out their faith. Amid a culture that often resists absolute truth, this message challenges followers of Christ to cultivate hearts that are open, responsive, and rooted in God's truth.

Where might we need to take that first small step towards God? The final message in our series “1 Degree,” urges us to be intentional about the direction of our spiritual life, reminding us that even small steps towards or away from God can compound over time, leading to spiritual flourishing or judgment.

Where might we need to take that first small step towards God? The final message in our series “1 Degree,” urges us to be intentional about the direction of our spiritual life, reminding us that even small steps towards or away from God can compound over time, leading to spiritual flourishing or judgment.

In what ways can unmet expectations serve as obstacles to experiencing God's transformative power in our lives, as they initially did for Naaman? As we explore 2 Kings 5:13-19, we uncover important insights to consider as we pursue our own transformation. 

In what ways can unmet expectations serve as obstacles to experiencing God's transformative power in our lives, as they initially did for Naaman? As we explore 2 Kings 5:13-19, we uncover important insights to consider as we pursue our own transformation. 

The simple instruction to wash in the Jordan River becomes a test of Naaman's willingness to trust and obey. This narrative invites us to consider: Where in our lives are we resisting God's simple instructions? 

The simple instruction to wash in the Jordan River becomes a test of Naaman's willingness to trust and obey. This narrative invites us to consider: Where in our lives are we resisting God's simple instructions? 

Are we merely wearing the label of 'Christian,' or are we truly connected to Christ? How can we know for certain that we're in a right relationship with God? The answer lies not in our accomplishments or titles, but in our genuine connection to Jesus, our obedience to His commands, and the fruit that this relationship produces in our lives.

Are we merely wearing the label of 'Christian,' or are we truly connected to Christ? How can we know for certain that we're in a right relationship with God? The answer lies not in our accomplishments or titles, but in our genuine connection to Jesus, our obedience to His commands, and the fruit that this relationship produces in our lives.