Forward Church Irvington

In Part 2 of the "Multiply" series, Pastor Justin Driver points to Paul's conversation with his spiritual son in 2 Timothy to exemplify how an authentic discipleship relationship should look. Spiritually mature believers should initiate "I see in you" conversations in order to help others learn to walk in the gifts God has given them. Furthermore, Pastor Justin highlights the importance of develop...

Pastor Justin Driver shares with the congregation that God is not wanting His people to wait on another "Damascus Road Encounter"; He wants us to put action to the encounters we have already had with Him. God is not wanting to dispose of our past, but He wants to use our story for His glory. "We do not disciple people by pretending to be perfect. We disciple them by showing them what a life surren...

Pastor Neil Kennedy, founder of FiveStarMan, finished Men's Conference Weekend with a word about dreams using the story of Joseph. Pastor Neil shares that "your destiny is not what God promises you, your destiny is where you settle." God orders the steps of His people, so we must then take the steps He has ordered. As shown in the story of Abraham, someone's destiny does not have to be defined by...

In the final part of "Stronger Together", Pastor Justin introduces his last three-braided cord of the series: Spirit, Word, and community. Pastor Justin explains Holy Spirit does not exclude the truth of Scripture, and being biblically sound does not limit the flow of Holy Spirit within the Church. Lastly, true biblical community is often neglected in the modern-day church (especially in Western c...

In Part 4 of "Stronger Together", Pastor Justin highlights 1 Corinthians 13:13 to identify love as the focus and ultimate goal. Paul writes that the Church should not neglect the gifts; however, the source and "centerpiece" of all things should be love. Pastor Justin uses the church in Corinth as an example of how priorities can become corrupted when spiritual gifts are given the place of importan...

As Pastor Justin continues the "Stronger Together" series, he shows the congregation another threefold cord that Jesus gives His people: giving, prayer, and fasting. Pastor Justin brings the congregation three concluding points in today's message to complete the threefold cord: "Giving Opens My Hands", "Prayer Opens My Heart", and "Fasting Opens My Spirit".

Pastor Justin, Pastor Cassie, Pastor Caleb, and Jim Chinners recap their trip with Forward Missions and Outreach to Africa.

Pastor Rod Stokes dives into the "Armor of God" passage in Ephesians 6, bringing the congregation to the conclusion that God's people can walk in victory despite living in the midst of chaos in today's world.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Justin Driver hones in on the power of God-centered unity. Ecclesiastes 4 reads that there is power in two people joining together; even more so, a "threefold cord is not quickly broken". Pastor Justin also acknowledges the three strands every believer must have within themselves: knowledge, discernment, and action. He explains the chaos and disorder that comes when b...

Pastor Justin continues his Wednesday night series in Revelations.

Using Psalm 33 as the main text, Pastor Justin emphasizes that God alone is the source of blessing. America's success is not coincidental nor due to the relevance of man, but God's mercy has resulted in 250 years of established freedom. Furthermore, Pastor Justin leads the congregation to understand what it means to be a chosen people.

Pastor Justin Driver teaches from Psalm 110 that Jesus is reigning as King today and has already secured the victory through His death and resurrection. Even in the midst of life’s battles, believers can live with hope because Jesus is both our King and our High Priest. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Church is called to serve willingly, trust Christ completely, and live in the victory t...

In “The Testimony of a Tomb,” Pastor Justin Driver uses the life of King Uzziah to show that success and faithfulness are not always the same thing. Although Uzziah achieved great success, pride led to his downfall and affected the legacy he left behind. The message reminds us that our testimony is built through daily decisions, humility, and obedience to God. In the end, what matters most is not...

Pastor Justin shares a piece of his childhood story that relates to many people in our culture today. Sports have been the center of American culture for decades, and they have taken priority over parts of life that are more important. Pastor Justin shares stories of being raised in a home where church was not an option, and that when playing ball eventually faded away, the biblical foundations in...

Pastor Justin Driver teaches from Exodus 33 that God’s response to our failures is not rejection but restoration. After Israel’s sin with the golden calf, Moses chose God’s presence over God’s blessings, showing that true restoration begins when we continue the conversation with God. Through honesty, repentance, and dependence on His presence, we find rest, renewal, and the grace to move forward....

Pastor Justin is joined by a live Legacy Group audience for a deep dive teaching on Revelation 14. He addresses a common, yet dangerous, misconception regarding the Mark of the Beast, along with further explaining the symbolism of Babylon and its significance.

Pastor Justin Driver delivers a message on the spiritual battle against compromise, using Amalek as a biblical picture of the flesh opposing God's purposes. "A Generational War" challenges believers to confront hidden sin, pursue complete surrender, and trust Jesus for victory over cycles that threaten future generations.

Pastor Cassie Driver brings a message on Mother's Day emphasizing the need for both grit and grace, explaining that grit without grace is dangerous. As a continuation of Refresh Women's Conference, she uses the imagery of a pearl to share how God brings beauty from troubles and trials.

Pastor Justin brings in Pastor Jennifer Zirlott, Forward Church's Next Gen Pastor, and Pastor Caleb to discuss the benefits of Right Now Media and why the congregation should take advantage of this resource.

Pastor Justin Driver is joined by Pastor Caleb and Pastor Jonston to reflect on "church wins" from the past month while looking ahead to some exciting changes coming to Forward Worship.

Pastor Rod Stokes, Student Pastor of Forward Church, shares a message about getting back to putting first things first: the Kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33 states if His people seek His kingdom above all things, He will provide for all needs. Pastor Rod tells the graduating seniors to not find their identity in accolades and resumes, but rather invest in the kingdom to find fulfillment and true succe...

Pastor Justin highlights the story of Moses in today's sermon: "The Comeback - Part 4". In Moses's story, God is calling Moses in the midst of ordinary life. Hidden seasons are not wasted; God uses those moments for preparation. God's calling on people's lives is not based on ability, but His presence. Even in the routine, God sees, calls, and leads His people into purpose.

In Part 3 of this sermon series, Pastor Caleb Turner highlights the story of Believing Thomas. Thomas's "comeback" takes place when Jesus meets him face to face, showing him His wounds to show proof that He has resurrected. Pastor Caleb parallels Thomas's story with the stories of many people in the room: "Our doubt needs redemption. The only way to come back from doubt is to meet Jesus, who erase...

For "The Comeback - Part 2", Pastor Justin Driver focuses on 1 Kings 19: the story of Elijah and Jezebel. Even after great victories and proof of God's faithfulness, Elijah found himself discouraged, feeling defeated, and ready to quit. Dark seasons do not disqualify; they reveal our dependence on God. Pastor Justin emphasizes the importance of resting well in order to stay spiritually healthy.

"The Comeback - Part 1" reminds us God is the God of the comeback. Through Jesus's resurrection, hope begins when we feel like we are at a dead end. No past, failure, or pain is final. One encounter with God can restore joy, faith, and purpose. Surrender opens the door for life and a fresh beginning.