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Forward Church
Forward Church Irvine
207 episodes
3 days ago
What if the darkest moments of betrayal could reveal God's unwavering love? In John 13, Jesus faces His betrayer with extraordinary grace, offering bread even as darkness closes in. Pastor Bogdan unveils how Jesus, though troubled in spirit, moved forward in love—showing us that our storms don't have to define us. Through intimate proximity to Christ, as John leaned on Jesus' chest, we find an anchor in life's chaos. This powerful message reminds us that true discipleship isn't about perfect ...
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What if the darkest moments of betrayal could reveal God's unwavering love? In John 13, Jesus faces His betrayer with extraordinary grace, offering bread even as darkness closes in. Pastor Bogdan unveils how Jesus, though troubled in spirit, moved forward in love—showing us that our storms don't have to define us. Through intimate proximity to Christ, as John leaned on Jesus' chest, we find an anchor in life's chaos. This powerful message reminds us that true discipleship isn't about perfect ...
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Forward Church
The Gospel of John: When Love Meets Betrayal
What if the darkest moments of betrayal could reveal God's unwavering love? In John 13, Jesus faces His betrayer with extraordinary grace, offering bread even as darkness closes in. Pastor Bogdan unveils how Jesus, though troubled in spirit, moved forward in love—showing us that our storms don't have to define us. Through intimate proximity to Christ, as John leaned on Jesus' chest, we find an anchor in life's chaos. This powerful message reminds us that true discipleship isn't about perfect ...
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5 days ago
47 minutes

Forward Church
Reflecting on Eight Decades of Following Jesus
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to surrender everything to God? In this powerful message, Brother John shares his personal journey from fear to freedom, revealing how a pivotal moment at age 22 transformed his faith walk. Through Romans 12:1-2, he unpacks the life-changing difference between simply believing in Jesus and going "all in" with total surrender. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, John offers practical wisdom for daily Spirit-led living, showing how God's will—...
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1 week ago
38 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: Secure In The Hands That Chose You
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be loved by someone who knows your worst and chooses you anyway? In this powerful message, Pastor Bogdan unpacks John 13, where Jesus shares bread with Judas, despite knowing of his impending betrayal. Through vivid examples from ancient hospitality to modern TSA checkpoints, we discover that Jesus knowingly chooses and uses imperfect people—not because of our merit, but through His unshakeable grace. Whether you're feeling wounded, ashamed, or cal...
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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: The Lord With the Towel
What if true power lies not in climbing higher, but in kneeling lower? In John 13, Pastor Bogdan reveals how Jesus, hours before His crucifixion, shockingly washed His disciples' feet—even those who would soon betray Him. This countercultural message challenges our performance-driven culture: real authority isn't shown by position, but by how low we're willing to go in serving others. Through vivid examples from dishwashing to modern social media habits, Pastor Bogdan illustrates that Christi...
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3 weeks ago
44 minutes

Forward Church
Pastor Dmitry Kvasnyuk: Forward Church Ten Year Anniversary Sermon
Ever feel like a tumbleweed, unrooted and drifting through life? Pastor Dmitry shares a powerful truth from Psalm 1 and John 12: true flourishing comes when we're planted firmly in God's presence, like a tree by living water. Drawing from years of ministry experience, he reveals how choosing faith isn't about self-improvement—it's about dying to self and finding life in Christ. Whether you're seeking stability in shaky times or longing for deeper spiritual roots, this message offers hope. Joi...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Forward Church
Forward Church Ten Year Anniversary: The Lord Has Helped Us To This Point
Have you ever wondered what it means to mark God's faithfulness in your life? In a powerful message from 1st Samuel 7, Pastor Bogdan unveils how the Israelites' journey from spiritual crisis to divine victory mirrors our own need for renewal. Through the symbol of the Ebenezer stone—meaning "stone of help"—he shows how God doesn't just send help, He becomes our help. Drawing parallels between ancient Israel's restoration and our modern spiritual battles, this message reminds us that Jes...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: Jesus Cleanses Us
What does true surrender look like? Pastor Bogdan illuminates this question through Jesus's powerful encounter with Peter during the foot washing. In this compelling message, he reveals how our greatest barrier to intimacy with Christ isn't sin—it's self-sufficiency. Through vivid examples from rest stops to dinner invitations, Pastor Bogdan shows how refusing help often masks pride, while accepting service creates space for genuine transformation. This timely word challenges us to let Jesus ...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: The Towel and the Cross
What if serving others felt as natural as breathing? In John 13, Jesus shockingly washes his disciples' feet—including his betrayer's—mere hours before his crucifixion. Pastor Bogdan reveals how this seemingly upside-down act embodies the heart of God's kingdom, where true greatness comes through humble service. Through vivid examples from McDonald's to memorial services, he shows that while serving those who hurt us feels unnatural, it's the path Jesus chose. Watch this powerful message to d...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Forward Church
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: What Christians Must Do Now
Have you ever wondered how to face tragedy with unwavering faith? When Pastor Bogdan addressed the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, he illuminated a powerful truth: even in our darkest moments, God's purpose prevails. Through a moving exploration of biblical grief and martyrdom, he reveals how Kirk's dedication to sharing Christ on hostile college campuses reflected the early church's courage. This timely message calls us from lukewarm faith to passionate purpose, showing how trag...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: Living By Dying
Have you ever wondered what dying could teach you about truly living? In John 12, Jesus reveals a paradoxical truth through the metaphor of a grain of wheat: true life springs from surrender. Pastor Bogdan unpacks this powerful principle, showing how "dying to self" - whether in marriage, parenting, or personal growth - leads to unexpected flourishing. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, he demonstrates how reordering our loves with God at the center integrates every aspect of lif...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: We Wish to See Jesus
In a world chasing transcendence through festivals and experiences, Pastor Bogdan reveals a profound truth from John 12: authentic transformation comes not from spectacle, but from encountering Jesus. Through the Greeks who sought Jesus at the Passover festival, we learn that real life springs from death to self—like a seed that must die to produce fruit. Pastor Bogdan compassionately challenges us to consider what we're desperately trying to preserve, suggesting that the very thing we ...
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2 months ago
48 minutes

Forward Church
How To Change Part Two
What if true transformation isn’t found in spiritual quick-fixes, but in surrendering to God’s deeper work? Pastor Bogdan reveals how a hospital’s multi-Faith center reflects our culture’s “spiritual buffet” approach—yet points to Christianity’s unique promise of genuine change through Christ alone. Through passion, practice, plunging into darkness, purging of ego, and finally living in god’s presence, we discover that real transformation isn’t about programs or performance, but becoming peop...
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2 months ago
57 minutes

Forward Church
How To Change
What does true transformation look like in a world desperate for change? Through Romans 12:1-2, Pastor Bogdan reveals that authentic change begins with complete surrender to God. In a striking revelation about Orange County—where only 3% attend Bible-believing churches—he challenges us to occupy spiritual territory for Christ's kingdom. Drawing parallels between marriage, monasticism, and following Jesus, Pastor Bogdan illustrates how relinquishing our rights can lead to genuine transformatio...
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

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The Gospel Of John: What Does God Want?
In this sermon, Pastor Bogdan urges us to ask, "What does God want from you?" Using John 12, he highlights how the crowd's use of palm branches symbolized their expectations of Jesus as a political savior. He challenges us to actively engage in our faith and align our desires with God's purpose. Through a personal story, he illustrates how we can miss what God is truly saying to us. The sermon encourages meaningful conversations about God's calling and serves as a call to action to prioritize...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: Extravagant Worship
What does it truly mean to give extravagantly in a world that often sees such acts as wasteful? Pastor Bogdan explores the profound story of Mary anointing Jesus with a costly jar of perfume just before His crucifixion, illustrating what it means to worship authentically. He contrasts Mary's selfless act of love against Judas's cynical calculations, inviting us to examine our hearts. As he relates Mary’s story to our church's mission, Pastor Bogdan beckons every listener to identify the...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

Forward Church
Consider Your Ways | Pastor Matt Krachunis
Have you ever felt like the dreams you once had for your life seem to lie in ruins, overshadowed by distractions and discouragement? In this engaging sermon, Pastor Matt Krachunis presents the powerful message from Haggai. The Israelites, just like many of us today, faced opposition and apathy, leading them to abandon the rebuilding of their temple. Yet, God called them back to focus on what truly matters: putting Him first. Pastor Matt asks, "Where does God fit on my priority list?" He passi...
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: God’s Victory Through Human Failure
What do we do when the miraculous happens, yet the world around us turns hostile? In this stirring message from Pastor Bogdan, we delve into John 11, where the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus evokes both belief and murderous scheming. The Pharisees’ polarized reaction to this undeniable miracle reveals a profound truth: witnessing the extraordinary does not guarantee faith. The Pastor emphasizes that true belief requires a heart-level trust, a surrender to Jesus, rather than mere intellect...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: The Voice That Wakes the Dead
What if the very place you believe is a tomb is a cave waiting for resurrection? In Pastor Bogdan's powerful message on John 11, we witness the incredible moment when Jesus calls Lazarus out of his grave, transforming death into life. Through the lens of Mary and Martha’s grief, Pastor Bogdan highlights how Jesus meets us in our pain and sorrow, intertwining his weeping with our experiences of loss and anguish. The pastor challenges listeners to consider what “grave clothes” they might still ...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: The God Who Raises The Dead
Have you ever found yourself standing at the intersection of grief and faith, asking, "Where were you, Jesus?" In a heartfelt sermon, Pastor Bogdan Kipko guides us through the story of Martha and Mary, sisters mourning the death of Lazarus. As Martha expresses her grief, saying, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother wouldn't have died," Pastor Bogdan emphasizes that Jesus meets us in our pain, offering not merely resurrection as a future hope but as a present reality. Don’t let your heart r...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

Forward Church
The Gospel Of John: When Jesus Waits
In today's message, Pastor Bogdan explores the story of Lazarus in John 11, emphasizing that Jesus' delays are often purposeful. Despite the suffering and confusion of Mary and Martha, Jesus' decision to wait ensured a greater miracle, demonstrating that His timing is not our own and that His love can mean enduring hardship. The pastor reminds us that even when we feel abandoned or perplexed, Jesus walks with us through our darkest moments, offering hope and resurrection. Ultimately, he encou...
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5 months ago
44 minutes

Forward Church
What if the darkest moments of betrayal could reveal God's unwavering love? In John 13, Jesus faces His betrayer with extraordinary grace, offering bread even as darkness closes in. Pastor Bogdan unveils how Jesus, though troubled in spirit, moved forward in love—showing us that our storms don't have to define us. Through intimate proximity to Christ, as John leaned on Jesus' chest, we find an anchor in life's chaos. This powerful message reminds us that true discipleship isn't about perfect ...