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.Timestamps0:00 Context: uncertainty, faith, and our unchanging mission4:28 “We’re still the church—our purpose doesn’t change”5:00 Luke 14 setup9:23 Big Idea: Make Room11:04 Scene 1 — Heals our excuses (vv.1–6)15:10 Practice: reshape your interruptions15:38 Scene 2 — Humbles our striving (vv.7–14)20:02 Honor/shame, identity, and grace26:26 Grace seats us at the banquet33:12 Scene 3 — Invitation & excuses (vv.15–24)36:49 Respond: accept your seat, compel others41:05 Ministry & responseHow 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 3:13–18Watch 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 15:16Remember: “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 YouIn 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 WorldMessage by Community Pastor Tiffany SouersWhat 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 StoryYou’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 freeIf 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 5:27–32Theme: Silence, Formation, Mission, Table, StorytellingIf 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 ByWe 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.