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The devil isn't after first place. He's after SHARED SPACE. In this powerful message, "There's More Behind the Door," we are reminded that the enemy doesn't have to take God's place in your life if he can convince you to make room for him alongside God. We are also challenged to examine the doors we've left open, the things we've allowed access to our lives, and the areas where we've compromised without even realizing it. Watch this message, share it with someone who needs it, and be remind...

What if the blessing you've been praying for isn't in a new place, but in a different position? In this powerful message rooted in John 21, Dr. Joel Tudman reminds us that God doesn't always have to change your environment to change your outcome. Sometimes, the breakthrough you've been waiting for requires you to trust His voice, shift your perspective, and obey His instructions, even when they don't make sense. Watch this message and ask yourself: are you willing to trust God enough to cast ...

In “The Danger in Drifting,” Pastor Jamal Hegwood challenges us to pay attention to the areas of our lives where we’ve become comfortable, distracted, or disconnected. What you tolerate today can determine where you end up tomorrow, and sometimes the greatest danger is that you never noticed you were drifting in the first place. This message is a call to wake up, check your position, and intentionally return to the presence, purpose, and direction of God. You may not have chosen to walk...

What are you seeing, and is your vision coming from God? Rooted in 1 Samuel 3:1, this message challenges us to examine what shapes our perspective, make room for God’s Word, and seek His vision for our lives. Watch "There's Something In My Eyes" and ask yourself: what might change if you began to see your life through the lens of what God has spoken?

In this message, we are reminded that it’s possible to hold the Bible in one hand while still holding habits in the other. We can know the Word, attend church, and speak the language of faith while still clinging to patterns, attachments, and behaviors that compete with who God has called us to become. This message challenges us to examine what we have normalized, release what no longer belongs in our lives, and surrender fully to the God who protects, sustains, and delivers us. Watch “Conf...

In “The Danger of a Down Shift,” we’re challenged to examine four areas that can quietly pull us away from total dependence on God: Source — What am I relying on? Sight — What am I looking at? Strategy — What is my plan? Strength — What actually has the capacity to hold me? In Isaiah 31:1–4, the people of God looked to Egypt for help, trusting in horses, chariots, human strength, and what they could see instead of relying on the Lord. Before you make your next move, check your source, your ...

What do you do when you’re caught between the shift you’re believing for and the hard place you’re currently facing? Rooted in 2 Kings 20, Pastor Jamal Hegwood reminds us in this message that when Hezekiah received a difficult report, he turned his face to the wall and prayed. Sometimes you have to turn away from the noise, the opinions, and what your circumstances are saying so you can turn toward God. The hard place isn’t the end of your story, it may be the place where your prayer p...

Sometimes we want God to change everything overnight, but what if the process is part of the promise? In Exodus 23, God tells His people that He would not drive everything out all at once, but “little by little” until they were strong enough to possess the land. In “Take Your Time on Me,” we are reminded that God’s timing isn’t punishment, it’s preparation. Little by little, God is preparing you to possess what He promised you. Watch the full message and ask yourself: Can I trust God...

You can’t step into a new season operating from an old version of yourself. In this message, Pastor Mike Todd challenges us to recognize when God is upgrading us for where He’s taking us. The shift may require new courage, new thinking, new obedience, and a willingness to release what worked in the last season. Watch the full message and ask yourself: What old version of me can’t come with me into what God is doing next?

MAKE BETTER DECISIONS | Bishop S.Y. Younger Your decisions have destinations. In this powerful and heavily prophetic message, Bishop S.Y. Younger teaches from Genesis 13:11–12, using the story of Lot to reveal how the decisions we make today can determine where we find ourselves tomorrow. God never intended for us to navigate life using our own wisdom alone. Through the Holy Spirit, we have access to the discernment, wisdom, and direction needed to make better decisions in our everyday liv...

What are you willing to trade for temporary relief? In Genesis 25, Esau exchanged his birthright for a bowl of stew. What looked like a simple moment of hunger became a costly decision that reminds us: you’re worth more than temporary pleasure. In “Protect the Promise,” we’re challenged to guard our purity, resist compromise, and recognize that holiness isn’t God keeping something from us—it’s God keeping us for something. Don’t let exhaustion, loneliness, lust, or temporary pleasure convince...

🥪 What if your greatest breakthrough is hidden inside your everyday obedience? 👀 Before David ever defeated a giant... he carried a lunchbox. 🎒 While everyone else saw an ordinary assignment, God was preparing an extraordinary king. 👑 Every hidden season, every heavy burden, every long walk, and every act of obedience was shaping David for a moment he never saw coming. Maybe you feel overlooked. Maybe you're carrying more than anyone realizes. Maybe you're wondering if this season even matter...

What if the greatest battle of your life isn't against your circumstances—but against the labels you've believed about yourself? In this powerful message from Genesis 32:27–28, we journey through Jacob's life-changing encounter with God and discover that a good name is worth fighting for. Before God changed Jacob's future, He confronted Jacob's identity. Through honesty, dependence, and vision, God transformed a deceiver into Israel—a man who would carry the promise of generations. Your i...

What if the greatest battle you're fighting isn't around you... but coming out of your own mouth? This week, we're confronting one of the most overlooked spiritual disciplines: the words we speak. Every conversation is an opportunity to come into agreement with God's promise—or with the enemy's lie. Your words aren't empty. They're forming atmospheres. They're shaping families. They're influencing generations. Before you speak over your marriage... Before you speak over your children... Befor...

Some of us don't struggle because God has been unfaithful—we struggle because life has taught us not to trust. In this message, Pastor Jamal Hegwood invites us back to the heart of Proverbs 3:5–6, reminding us that trusting God isn't passive; it's surrender. As we learn to trust His heart, His voice, and His design, we discover the freedom that comes from living according to His plan instead of our own understanding. This message is an invitation to lay down fear, control, and disappointment—...

What if God's first plan for changing the world wasn't government, church, or even a nation? It was family. In this powerful message, we journey through the life of Abraham to discover that family has always been God's strategy for discipleship, legacy, and transformation. No matter your season of life—single, married, a parent, grandparent, teenager, or young adult—this message will challenge you to build a household that reflects God's original design. You'll discover how to: - Pursue His V...

What if your greatest breakthrough isn’t in front of you… but underneath the boat? In this powerful message, Pastor Travis Greene teaches from Luke 5 and reminds us that even when we don’t see results, God is still working. Just because your nets seem empty doesn’t mean Heaven is inactive. God is preparing blessings, opportunities, and breakthrough beneath the surface. If you’ve been waiting, praying, sowing, or wondering if God has forgotten you, this message will strengthen your faith a...

How did you make it through everything that tried to take you out? In this powerful message, we're reminded that God's protection, grace, and faithfulness have carried us through every challenge, setback, disappointment, and battle. What should have broken you didn't. What should have stopped you couldn't. Through every storm, God made a way for you to survive—and not just survive, but triumph. As you listen, consider: • What has God brought you through that you haven't stopped to celebrate? ...

What if the very thing you see as failure is actually creating room for God to do something greater? In this powerful message from the Netflex and Chill series, Pastor Jamal delivers a life-changing word titled “Space Maker,” challenging us to stop viewing our empty places as evidence of God’s absence and start seeing them as opportunities for His presence. Using Luke 5 and the story of Simon Peter’s empty fishing boat, Pastor Jamal reveals a profound truth: Jesus didn’t choose a boat tha...

What if the very thing God promised you is too heavy to carry alone? In “No Help, No Harvest,” we dive into Luke 5:7 and uncover a powerful truth: some blessings will break your nets if you refuse partnership. After a night of failure, Simon Peter obeys Jesus and experiences a miracle so overwhelming that he has to shout for help before he loses the harvest. This message confronts isolation, ego, and the pressure to carry everything by yourself. Because sometimes the reason you’re overwhelmed...

Your net can only hold what it's been prepared to carry. Before Jesus called fishermen to catch people, He found them washing their nets after a disappointing night. Yet what felt like failure was actually preparation for one of the greatest invitations ever given: "From now on, you will fish for people." Before God changes your assignment, He often repairs your net. 📍 Forward City Church #WhatsYourNetWorth #ForwardCityChurch #Luke5

In this powerful message from the “Netflix & Chill” series, we dive into Luke 5 and the moment Simon Peter’s nets began to break under the weight of the blessing God released. Through this story, we’re challenged to confront the habits, mindsets, memories, and methods that can no longer carry where God is taking us.

In this powerful message, Pastor Travis Greene launches the “Netflix and Chill” sermon series with a transformational word titled: “This Is Just a Setup.” Through Luke 5 and the story of Peter’s miraculous catch of fish, this sermon reveals how God often uses disruption, disappointment, and even success to redirect us into deeper purpose.

In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Elder Charletha Green delivers a faith-filled word centered on “The Call of a Desperate Mother” — reminding every mother, parent, guardian, and believer that persistent faith still moves the heart of God.

In this powerful message, “God Won’t Let Me Die Yet,” Travis Greene breaks down the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, a prophet who experienced a major victory… and then immediately fell into exhaustion, fear, and despair. This message is for anyone who feels tired, drained, or ready to quit. Elijah wasn’t weak, he was empty. And instead of rebuking him, God refueled him.

In this powerful message, Apostle Tomi Arayomi unpacks the strength, wisdom, nurture, and spiritual authority woven into the identity of a woman. From Deborah arising as a mother in Israel, to the wisdom of true motherhood, to women who preserved generations through courage and discernment. This message explores the sacred role women carry in building, protecting, and sustaining life.

In today’s powerful conversation, Pastor Travis Greene and Pastor Bev Tucker dive deep into deliverance... what it really is, why it matters, and how it shows up in ways most people overlook. From generational bondage to hidden mental patterns, this message brings clarity, conviction, and freedom.

What is the right response when God calls, challenges, or redirects your life? In this message, “The Right Response,” we walk through powerful passages of Scripture to uncover what it truly means to respond to God with obedience, humility, and

In this encouraging and faith-filled message, “He Made a Way,” we are reminded that no matter how impossible the situation may seem, God is always working behind the scenes to create a path where there appears to be none.

What’s really shaping your decisions, desires, and direction in life? In this powerful message, we dive into Galatians 5 and uncover the internal battle between the flesh, the Spirit and the six “thrones” competing for control of your heart.

Pastor Travis Greene delivers a powerful message titled “God Don’t Do Mix,” calling the church back to purity in worship, identity, and devotion. In this message, we are reminded that God does not share His glory with idols and He does not mix holiness with compromise.

In this message, we start a brand new series called “GOD+” a deep look at how easily we can place things beside God in our hearts. From idols we don’t recognize, to generational battles we inherit, to distractions that slowly take priority over Him, this sermon challenges us to return to the foundation of true devotion.

In this powerful message, we explore what happens when spiritual darkness covers a land — and how revival begins when we choose to let the light of God back in. Through Exodus 10:20–23, we see the stark contrast between Egypt’s darkness and the light that remained over God’s people. The question is: where have we allowed darkness to linger in our own lives?

In Joshua 7, Israel experiences unexpected defeat, not because God failed them, but because compromise was hidden beneath the surface. What was buried in Achan’s tent affected an entire nation.

In Part 2 of Housekeeping, Pastor Travis Greene continues unpacking what it looks like to allow God to deal with the hidden places of our hearts. Before God brings public victory, He calls us to private obedience — to inspect what’s planted around us, tear down idols, and live with clean hands and a pure heart.

In this message, we journey through the story of Gideon to uncover how revival doesn’t start in crowds it starts in the home. Before God breathes life into dry bones, He deals with hidden idols. Before He sends power, He calls for obedience. This is about spiritual house-keeping, breaking cycles, and declaring: it stops with me.

In today’s message, Dr. Jackie Greene continues our Winds of Revival series with a powerful word titled “West Wind.” The West Wind represents the wind of restoration — the movement of God that doesn’t just bring life, but clears what has been lingering too long. Drawing from Exodus 10:19, Dr. Jackie teaches how the West Wind came and swept away the locusts, reminding us that when God sends His wind, it comes to remove loss, restore what was stolen, and make room for renewal. Through Ezekiel...

In this powerful teaching, we explore the winds of God and how each direction represents a divine work in the life of the believer, from removal and repentance to renewal and freedom. Drawing from Ezekiel 37, Exodus 14, and Genesis 14, this message calls us to prepare for what God is doing now, not later. This is a word for those who feel stuck between bondage and breakthrough. There is no Plan B, only obedience, surrender, and faith in the God who parts seas and revives dry bones.

Pastor Travis Greene delivers a powerful and prophetic message titled “South Wind” as part of our Winds of Revival series and our Word of the Year. Drawing from Ezekiel 37, this sermon calls us into a season of renewal, restored passion, and revived faith as God releases the South Wind to breathe life into dry places. This message will challenge you to confront limitations, tear down idols, and make room for God’s renewing breath to move again. When God breathes, passion spreads.

In this powerful sermon, North Wind, we explore how God uses the winds of repentance, brokenness, and obedience to bring true revival. Drawing from Ezekiel 37, Jeremiah, and 2 Chronicles, this message calls believers to open their hearts, respond to prophetic declaration, and understand the cost of genuine anointing. Revival doesn’t begin with emotion, it begins with repentance. Let the North Wind blow and awaken dry bones to life again.

Pastor Travis Greene delivers a powerful message titled “Word Carrier” at Forward City Church, reminding us that when God speaks, His Word must be carried, believed, and birthed. This sermon explores the power, reliability, and peace found in God’s Word, encouraging believers to trust what God has spoken—even before they see it fulfilled. “No word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37) Be encouraged, challenged, and strengthened as you listen.

In this powerful and timely message, Prophetess Barbara Calloway delivers A Word for the Remnant—a clarion call to those who have remained faithful in uncertain times. Drawing from 1 Kings 19:9 and 1 Timothy 4:1, this sermon exposes the demonic agenda, confronts spiritual isolation, and calls believers back to truth, accountability, and perseverance in God. If you’ve ever felt like you were “the only one left,” hiding in a cave while the world shifts around you, this word is for you. Be enco...

WEEK 6: PLANTED ON PURPOSE [P.O.P 💥] | Pastor Travis Greene Pastor Travis Greene brought a message that hit the heart and shifted the room. Walking us through the life of Joseph — from the pit, to slavery, to prison, to the palace — he showed us how every season was actually a seed. What looked like burial was God’s intentional planting. 🙌🏽🌱 Because He’s Alpha and Omega, you can rest knowing nothing in your life is random. Not one moment is wasted. Not one setback is a surprise to Him. Even...

In this powerful message, we’re reminded that God has given us power, love, and a sound mind — and the authority to walk boldly in who He called us to be. Through Scripture, revelation, and practical truths, this sermon exposes fear for what it is, challenges us to confront what we’ve avoided, and equips us to choose transformation over stagnation. If you’ve been battling fear, uncertainty, or cycles you can’t seem to break, this message will strengthen your faith and stir your confidence in...

“Halfway Is Not the Whole Way” is a transformative message calling us out of comfort, out of complacency, and into full obedience to God. Using Genesis 12:1–3 as the foundation, this sermon reminds us that partial obedience is still disobedience—and that the blessing is found when we go all the way with God. If you’ve ever felt stuck, tempted to settle, or unsure about the next step God is asking you to take, this word will give you clarity, courage, and conviction. God has more for you, but...

This message, Guardians of the Garden, reminds us that being planted in the house of the Lord isn’t just about being present—it’s about being protected, positioned, and purposed. In Psalm 92, we’re told that those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish. But like Nehemiah and the builders of Jerusalem’s wall, there are times when flourishing requires fighting—guarding what God has called us to build. Nehemiah’s story shows us how the people prayed, posted guards, and worked ...

In this powerful teaching, we dive deep into the significance of reverence, consecration, and praise as seen in 1 Chronicles 15 & 16, Acts 3, and Jeremiah 1. 📖 David reminds the Levites of their divine responsibility — to carry the Ark of the Lord the right way, not out of routine, but with holiness and honor. When what’s holy becomes common, our convictions bow to convenience. But God is calling us back to reverence. 🙌 🚪 THE GATES OF GRATITUDE 🗣️ THE PREROGATIVE OF PRAISE 💥 Praise is t...

PREPARE FOR OUTPOUR Scripture Focus: Joel 2:23 (NKJV) “Be glad then, you children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God; for He has given you the former rain faithfully, and He will cause the rain to come down for you—the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.” God is releasing a fresh outpouring of His Spirit — the kind that revives, restores, and refreshes everything that’s been dry. When God sends rain, it’s not random — it’s revival. Main Points: Prepare for Outpour —...

PLEASE DON’T BE SHADY 🌿 Scripture: Jonah 4:1–5 (NIV) But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. 3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 But the Lord replied, “Is it rig...

What are you carrying? For real… are you carrying the presence of God, or just going through the motions? In 2 Samuel 6, David realized the Ark couldn’t be handled any kind of way. Uzzah touched what wasn’t his to carry and lost his life. But when the Ark rested at Obed-Edom’s house, everything in his life started getting blessed. You can’t give what you don’t have. That’s why Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold… but what I do have, I give.” The question is—what do you have to gi...

🔥 I Can’t Give What I Don’t Have 🔥 Let me ask you this: what do you really have to give? Have you ever considered that sometimes people are asking you for something you don’t have… but God has placed something greater inside of you? The man at the gate called Beautiful thought he needed silver and gold, but what he truly needed was healing. Peter and John couldn’t give him money, but they carried something far more valuable — the power of Jesus. Here’s the question: what are you carrying? ...

A Divine Journey of Expansion, Reliance, and Multiplication 🌍✨ “Enlarge the place of your tent…” (Isaiah 54:2-3) — This is more than a call to physical growth; it’s a divine invitation to spiritual expansion, kingdom influence, and generational legacy. In this revelatory teaching, we trace the sacred journey from the creation of man and woman in Genesis, through the blessing of fruitfulness, to the power of multiplication through the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:8. From the rib in Eden to the frui...

This powerful message from Pastor Travis dives deep into Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Whatever FEEDS you will ultimately FILL you. The question is—what are you consuming? In this sermon, we learn: — To love God is to love His Word (John 1:1) — What we feed grows, and what we starve dies (Genesis 4:7) — Temptation doesn’t start outside of us—it starts within (James 1:14–15) — Whatever you consume can eventually consume you ...

“It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God…” (Hebrews 11:4 NLT) In this powerful teaching, Kathy takes us through the timeless truth found in Abel’s offering — a faith-filled act that still speaks to us today. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, we explore what makes an offering truly acceptable to God. Key Scriptures: Hebrews 11:4 – The example of Abel’s faith Genesis 1:1, 1:26 & 11:7 – The triune God from the beginning John 16:7 – The promised Helpe...

Pastor Philip preaches out of Matthew 5 where Jesus tells us that we are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Challenging us to be who God called us to be. Before we can be who He called us to be, we must know who we are in Him.

The Devil Will Pay for This – Part 2” | Pastor Travis Greene | Forward City Church The story of Job reminds us of a powerful truth: no matter what the enemy tries to steal, God is able to restore—and He doesn’t just give it back, He multiplies it. 🙌🏾 In Job 42:10–11, we see that after Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. His pain wasn’t wasted—God turned it into a testimony of restoration, blessing, and overflow. In this messa...

🔥 THE DEVIL WILL PAY FOR THIS PART 1 | Pastor Travis Greene | Forward City Church 🔥 Today was nothing short of supernatural at Forward City! On this powerful Jordan Sunday — our Baptism Sunday — over 40 people publicly declared their faith in Jesus through water baptism! 🌊🙌 Pastor Travis Greene delivered a prophetic message titled “The Devil Will Pay for This,” reminding us that no attack, setback, or storm from the enemy can stop the purpose of God. If you’ve been through loss, pain, or sp...

There are seasons in life where you're not where you used to be—but you're not quite where you're going either. You're somewhere in between. And if we’re honest, that space can feel confusing, uncomfortable, and downright exhausting. In this powerful and encouraging message, Pastor Kenny shares a timely word out of Exodus 16:1-5, where the Israelites find themselves in the wilderness, fresh out of bondage—but not yet in the promised land. Through their journey, we see how God sometimes leads...

Have you ever found yourself going through the motions—working hard, doing all the “right” things—but still feeling distant from God? In this powerful message, Pastor April Carter takes us to Revelation 2:1-5 (NLT) and reminds us of a crucial truth: God sees your effort, but He’s after your heart. 🔁 It's time to RESET. Whether you've been walking with God for years or just starting out, this message challenges you to return to your first love. Using a story about a prized baseball glo...

IT’S TIME TO BE GREAT | Sermon on Luke 19:1-6 We live in a world where greatness is often measured by status, power, and how high you can climb—but Jesus flips that idea completely. In this eye-opening and soul-stirring message, we look at the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:1-6 and uncover the truth: God’s definition of greatness isn't about going up, it's about coming down. Zacchaeus was a rich, successful man, but still searching for something more. When he heard Jesus was passing by, he cli...

💰 MONEY LEVEL UNLOCKED | Pastor Micahn Carter | Forward City Church There’s a way the world talks about money — and then there’s Kingdom economics. In this powerful message, Pastor Micahn Carter breaks down what it really means to unlock the money level — and spoiler alert: it’s not about getting more, it’s about becoming more. In the Kingdom, the way up is down. If you want to level up financially, you must first get low in humility, surrender ownership, and become a faithful steward of wh...

This week’s message, “Praise Goes First,” is a powerful reminder that worship isn’t just something we do—it’s how we fight our battles. Before the strategy, before the breakthrough, before the miracle... praise comes first. In 2 Chronicles 20, Jehoshaphat faced a vast army with no clear plan—except to seek the Lord. What followed? Worshipers were placed in front of the army, singing, “Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever,” and God fought on their behalf. This ...

WHEN GOD CLOSES A DOOR | Pastor Travis Greene | Forward City Church What do you do when God says no? In this powerful message, Pastor Travis unpacks Acts 16 and reminds us that a closed door is not a denial—it’s divine direction. Paul and Silas were blocked twice by the Holy Spirit, not because they were out of order, but because God was setting them up for something greater. 🔥 Key Takeaways: God can open ANY door at ANY time for ANYONE. He can also close any door at any time—for a purpo...

CAN I GET A WITNESS? Scripture: Acts 1:8-9 (NLT)“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses…” In this powerful message, we explore what it truly means to be a witness for Christ. It's not just about knowing the Gospel—it's about living it. Your life, your story, and your consistency speak louder than words. 📖 Key Themes: What makes a good witness? The difference between an expert witness, a character witness, and an eyewitness....

I NEED A DRINK | Pastor Travis Greene Scripture: John 4:6–15 We all know what it feels like to be empty — to be tired, worn out, and searching for something to satisfy a thirst deep within. In this powerful message, Pastor Travis Greene walks us through the story of the Samaritan woman and reminds us that Jesus doesn't just want to fill us — He wants to transform us. When Jesus asked the woman for a drink, He was doing more than requesting water — He was inviting her into a divine exchange....

In this powerful message titled “Just1More,” Pastor Micahn Carter reminds us of the real mission of the Church — to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:9-10). Church isn’t a building. It’s not an event. It’s not a seat or a service time. The Church is a people — a movement — the called-out ones. We aren’t called out from something just to sit… we’re called out for Someone, to go and find the one who’s missing. Through Luke 15 and Luke 19, Pastor Micahn breaks down what it truly means to be th...

In this week’s message, Pastor Jim continues our Church Outside series with a bold reminder: “I am the church, but I’m not the church crowd.” Using Mark 2:1–5, we explore how the crowd in Scripture often got in the way of people trying to reach Jesus — and how we might be doing the same. Are we helping people find Him, or are we unknowingly blocking the way? This message will challenge you to: - Recognize the spirit of religion within “the crowd” - Embrace the access Jesus gave you — to l...

In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Travis Greene reminds us that the mission of a true disciple is not just to be connected to a church—but to make meaningful connections outside of it. Drawing from Mark 1:40–45 and the Great Commission in Matthew 28, Pastor Travis breaks down the 3 C’s of Going Outside: Capacity, Compassion, and Courage. Jesus didn’t just wait for people to come to Him—He went out. He touched the untouchable. He loved the unlovable. And He did it with purpose and p...

👀 You ever come in the house and somebody hit you with that, “Whew… you smell like outside”? Yeah… that’s what happens when you’ve actually been out there—living on assignment, walking in purpose, doing what you were sent to do. When Jesus sends you, He doesn’t need you to bring backup — He is the backup! In this message, we’re diving into Luke 9, where Jesus doesn’t just call the disciples—He sends them. But before He sends, He equips. He gives power and authority, but He also says, “Tak...

Scripture: Joshua 24:14–15 Before there was a stage… before there was a mic… there was family. And it’s still the place where discipleship begins and revival is birthed. In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Travis Greene reminds us that our homes are holy ground. God has always intended for the family to be the first church. But with that calling comes pressure—and we must be aware, intentional, and prayerful. 📖 Key Takeaways: Your Home Is Holy Ground Your Home Is Your First Church Your H...

🎤 What if church wasn’t just a building? What if it was YOU? So many of us think church ends when the service is over... but what if that’s when it actually begins? In this message, we’re diving deep into what it really means to take church outside — beyond the walls, into our jobs, schools, homes, and everyday moments. God never intended His presence to be stuck in a place — He designed it to move with His people. 💭 What does it look like to carry the Word when no one’s watching? 💭 Can yo...

What if church wasn't a place you go... but a life you live? 👀 What if Sunday was just the starting line, not the finish line? Welcome to Church Outside — where we remember that Jesus didn’t die for a building... He died to build you. And now, He’s trusting you to carry His story out there — to your home, your job, your city, and beyond! 📖 Acts 1 says, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you." That same power that raised Jesus from the dead is living inside of you. So what...

What if your praise is loud… but your heart is distant? Are we just singing songs on Sunday—or actually living the lyrics all week long? Jesus didn’t cry because they withheld their praise, He cried because they missed His presence. 📖 Luke 19 reminds us: even the loudest crowd can be blind to what truly brings peace.That week started with celebration... and ended in betrayal. How does that happen? 💭 Have we made worship a performance instead of a lifestyle? 💭 Do we sacrifice for God… but s...

What If God Wants to Take That Thing From You? | "The Willing God" by Pastor Travis Greene | Red Letters Series 🙏 Are you tired of battling something alone? What if the very thing you've been struggling with... God is ready and willing to remove? In this powerful message titled "The Willing God", Pastor Travis Greene teaches from Luke 5, where a man with leprosy says, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” And Jesus answers with three life-changing words: “I am willing.” 🙌 This messa...

Are you a Guest, Gawker, or Goer? In this powerful message, Water Walkers, we dive into John 2:1-11, where Jesus performs His first miracle—turning water into wine. But this sermon isn’t about walking on water; it’s about walking with water—stepping out in faith and participating in the miraculous. 🔥 IF YOU BRING YOUR ORDINARY, GOD WILL BRING HIS EXTRA. 🔥 God uses ordinary people and ordinary moments to execute extraordinary miracles. The question is—will you participate? Everyone wants the...

🔊 "There’s nothing wrong with having things—it’s wrong when things have you!" In this powerful message, Dr. Jackie Greene dives into the story of the Rich Young Ruler, revealing the importance of FULL surrender to Jesus. Many of us are okay with giving God some of our lives, but what happens when He asks for everything? 🛑 What are you holding onto that’s holding you back? ✅ Success? ✅ Security? ✅ Significance? Jesus isn’t after partial obedience—He wants ALL of you. He’s calling you to rel...

🔥 RECLAIM YOUR PURITY | ARE YOU PREPARED? 🔥 What if purity was more than what you don’t do? 🤔 What if it was really about who you’re devoted to? 💯 Jesus is coming back, but will you be ready? Or will you be like the five foolish virgins in Matthew 25—unprepared, running on empty, and missing out on what God has for you? Ask yourself: ⚡ Do you have your own oil? → Is your faith personal, or are you relying on someone else’s? 🔥 Are you spiritually on fire? → Or are you just coasting, hoping you...

In this powerful sermon by Pastor Micahn Carter, we explore the importance of understanding the context behind Jesus' words. It's not just about what Jesus said, but why, where, and how He said it. These details make all the difference in how we can apply His teachings to our lives today. Jesus is calling you to experience something greater than just physical healing. In Luke 5:12-13, when the man with leprosy asks for healing, Jesus doesn't hesitate. But Jesus doesn’t stop at healing your...

🔥 In a world that equates success with wealth, status, and comfort, could it be that we’ve been measuring fulfillment the wrong way? What if being truly blessed has nothing to do with power or prosperity—but something much deeper? Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 challenge our definition of success. According to Jesus, the truly blessed are: ✅ Those who recognize their deep need for God ✅ Those who grieve and allow Him to comfort them ✅ The humble and overlooked ✅ Those who long for righteousne...

Alright, listen up—no matter how hard that place feels, it’s never bigger than the Rock! In this message from our Red Letters Sermon Series, I’m about to show you how, in the middle of a tough season, the hard place is no match for the Rock! We’re diving into Luke 19:30-40, and here’s what I need you to understand: The power of your praise doesn’t come from how perfect everything looks—it’s found in the process. You weren’t stuck—you’ve been kept. God’s been carrying you, even when you though...

Isaiah 54:2-3 reminds us that God is calling us to expand—to stretch, grow, and make room for more. But with that expansion comes responsibility. In today’s message, "The Stakes Are High," Pastor Micahn Carter broke down the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37, MSG) and challenged us to not be distracted by lesser things. It’s time to see people the way God does and take responsibility for the world around us. Proximity is our responsibility. We don’t have time to waste. Serving is...

I need you to know—God picked YOU! 🌱 He saw something in you, and He made a decision. But being picked isn’t always easy… there’s a process that comes with it. In John 15:2 & John 15:16, Jesus reminds us that God is the Gardener—He watches over His garden, and when He sees potential, He picks. But here’s what that looks like: 🌿 He Picked You Out – Before you were ready, He called you. He set you apart, just like Joseph. You might not feel qualified, but God picks you for the process! ...

In this powerful message, Pastor Jamal Hegwood challenges us to embrace the truth that God's purpose for our lives is far bigger than we are. Using Isaiah 54:2-3 and Isaiah 53:11-12 as the foundation, Pastor Jamal unpacks how we must let go of what we’re holding onto, trust God’s plan for expansion, and understand that His blessings are always meant to impact others. ✨ Expansion isn’t just about what God wants to do for you; it’s about what He wants to do through you. When God enlarges your ...

Welcome to Forward City Church! 🙌 In today’s life-changing sermon, EXPAND TO THIS, Pastor Micahn challenges us to step into our word for the year—EXPAND—with boldness and faith. Rooted in Isaiah 54:2-3, this message unpacks how we can grow from one dimension of faith to the next: 1️⃣ From Emotion to Devotion – Anchoring our lives in commitment over feelings. 2️⃣ From Consumer to Contributor – Playing an active role in advancing God’s kingdom. 3️⃣ From Come & See to Go & Tell – Livin...

Hey family! 🙌 I’m so excited to kick off 2025 with our new sermon series, EXPAND—our word for the year! Last year, God called us to "Get Ahead of It," and now He’s challenging us to take it further and "Expand" into everything He has prepared for us.🗣️ In this first message, "Stay Ahead of It," I walk you through the 10 Non-Negotiables for staying spiritually, mentally, and emotionally ahead. These principles are practical and powerful tools to help you maintain momentum, overcome distracti...

Life is messy. Birth is messy. But miracles? They’re often born right in the middle of the mess. In today’s message, “Messy Miracles,” Pastor Travis Greene takes us on a heartfelt and eye-opening journey through the literal and spiritual process of birthing purpose. Just like childbirth—painful, unpredictable, and beautiful—our everyday lives as children of God are filled with moments where His purpose is being formed within us. Using the four phases of birth as a metaphor, Pastor Tra...

Y’all, let’s talk about it—nobody likes feeling embarrassed. But what if the very thing we’re trying to hide is the exact thing God wants to use? Today, we’re diving into a word that’s going to stretch you—literally. In Luke 6, Jesus tells a man with a withered hand to step out in front of everyone and stretch. Now, can you imagine? The nerves, the fear, the embarrassment? But here’s the twist: what feels like embarrassment to us is a setup for God’s glory! I shared some of my own embarrassi...

What if the marks left by life weren’t meant to limit you, but to expand you? In this soul-stirring message, Stretch Your Mark, Pastor Micahn brings a timely word to add to our Stretch Marks series, reminding us that forward motion in faith often requires us to stretch past the pain, fear, and hesitation. He challenges us to move beyond seeking just spiritual intervention and step boldly into physical participation with God’s plan for our lives. 🙌 This message dives deep into how stre...

Are you ready to embrace the stretch? 💪 Pastor Jamal brings a powerful and practical word in today’s message from our Stretch Marks series! Rooted in 1 Kings 17:20, this message challenges us to lean into the moments when life feels tight, uncomfortable, and even overwhelming. It’s in those moments of stretching that God does His greatest work. 🙌 You’ll learn how stretching strengthens your faith, unlocks resurrection power, and positions you for expansion. Whether you’ve felt stuck, unsure,...

✨ Make Your Mark ✨Hey family! Are you ready to stretch into the next level of your calling? In this message from our Stretch Marks series, we’re diving deep into God’s heart for you to leave the ordinary behind and step boldly into the unique purpose He’s handcrafted just for you! 💡 In This Message: •You’ll uncover the beauty of being fearfully and wonderfully made (Genesis 1:26). •We’ll shake off the world’s “normal” and lean into the truth of who God says you are. •Plus, I’ll share 3 intent...

🚦 Get ready to stretch your faith! In this powerful message, we explore how trusting God through uncertainty leads to provision, direction, and miracles. Using 1 Kings 17 and other scriptures, we see how Elijah’s journey and the widow’s faith reveal the power of flexibility and obedience. 🔥 Key Points: Real faith requires real flexibility. A dormant faith is a dying faith—growth happens in the stretch. God provides and directs those who trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). 📖 Scriptures Highlighted: ...

Pastor Chris Durso may not live in Columbia, but he’s not a guest either! Using Paul's last letter to Timothy, Pastor Chris reminded us to heal, forgive, and decide with urgency! Not in a rush, just urgent. If we aren't careful, we'll forget that tomorrow is God's option and not to be assumed. We all have a God-given purpose assigned to us before we had a name, according to Jeremiah. Which means, every day that we delay our own healing from trauma, addiction, and heartache, we're delaying th...

If you knew too much, you’d move too soon‼️ 😮‍💨 If you’re human, at some point you’ve asked God why He reveals what He reveals, and why He hides what He hides⁉️ “Why didn’t I see that betrayal coming?” “Why’d you let this breakup surprise me?” “Am I not praying enough?” 😭 Sometimes the only way to get insight is to have no sight! If we had our way, we’d skip the “leg days” of life every time. Maturing as a believer is growing to see His goodness and mercy in both what He reveals and con...