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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...

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: - R...

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...

👀 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 se...

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—...

🎤 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 mo...

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,...

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...

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 happe...

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...

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 mo...

🔊 "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?...

🔥 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 ar...

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, w...

🔥 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 gr...

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...

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 respon...

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 se...

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 a...

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 – Pla...

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 fai...

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 phy...

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: wh...

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 p...