Frontier Church

In this message from John 11, Pastor Phil connects our church’s year—fires, wandering, waiting, and unexpected provision—with the story of Lazarus and the God who seems “late” but is always working. He shows how waiting is often God’s classroom: the place where faith matures, community deepens, and unseen formation prepares us for what’s ahead. If you’re reflecting on the past year or navigating y...

-When Jesus brings your heart back to life, He brings your purpose back to life. In this Advent message, “Sent Again: When Jesus Opens Your Eyes and Reignites Your Mission,” Pastor Christian walks through Luke 24 (the road to Emmaus) and Genesis 12 to show how Jesus meets us in disappointment, opens the Scriptures, reveals His presence, and then sends us back into the world with renewed courage an...

What are you really working for? What if your job, your unpaid labor, your parenting, your studies, and even the parts of your week that feel invisible are actually one of the primary frontiers where Jesus sends you? In this message, Pastor Christian walks through Ephesians 6:5–9 to show how the gospel reframes our everyday work: giving us a new heart for how we work, a new audience we work for, a...

In this powerful and timely message, missionary and leader of YWAM, SunAwh Park, returns to Frontier with a prophetic encouragement for a community walking through transition. Drawing from 21 years in global missions and nearly 100 nations, SunAwh shares two images the Lord impressed on him: Frontier as an arrow being pulled back for greater accuracy and impact, and the wilderness as God’s trainin...

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...

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 tru...

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 Scri...

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 pr...

"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 t...

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...

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 5:17-1...

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 righteousnes...

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...

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 b...

The Altar Is Open: Part Two – When Worship Walks With You In 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 wall...

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 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...

Standing Powerful in a Powerless World Message by Community Pastor Tiffany Souers What 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...

SERIES: Live the Story, Tell the Story You’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 discove...

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 yo...

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 outcas...

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 By We 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 ceremo...

This past Sunday as we closed worship, we paused to reflect on the unrest unfolding in our city and nation—not with shallow answers, but pursuing deep spiritual clarity. Pastor Christian reminded us: “The issue will always be: Who is King?” We are not primarily divided by immigration policy or politics—but by competing kings and rival hopes. Amid chaos and conflict, the people cry out for leadersh...