Forward Church Kitchener Sermons

A Different Foundation

Our lives inevitably reveal what fills our hearts, just as trees are known by their fruit. Words, actions, and attitudes grow from what’s planted within us. Following Jesus means cultivating a heart rooted in Him so that our lives bear good fruit.

A Different Vision

A Different Love

A Different Warning

Jesus calls the poor, hungry, sorrowful, and rejected 'blessed,' overturning the world’s categories of success. The kingdom of God elevates those who seem forgotten and weak in the eyes of culture. True blessing is not found in comfort but in belonging to Christ.

A Different Power

Go and Produce Fruit

Jesus commands His disciples to love each other with the same self-giving love He has shown them. For us, that means caring well for our families, joining a discipleship group for spiritual growth, and serving one another through ministry teams. Our devotion to Christ overflows into practical, sacrificial love for His people.

Jesus calls us to remain connected to Him like branches to a vine. Abiding happens through spending time with God in prayer and His Word, worshipping together as the church, and giving generously as an act of trust. When we abide in Him, His life and love flow into us, growing our devotion to God.

Peter’s sermon shows that salvation is not achieved by our effort but received through Jesus’ death and resurrection. Everything necessary for salvation has already been done by Christ. Because of His finished work, our lives shift from striving to devotion — gladly committing ourselves to Him and His ways.

Paul’s Prayer for Overflowing Hope

Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer

The Prayer of the Early Church

The Prayer of Moses

Agur’s Prayer

David’s Prayer of Repentance

Elijah’s Prayer for Fire

Hannah's Prayer

Ancient Prayers, Present Power | Paul’s Prayer for Love and Power (Nate Tucker)

Ancient Prayers, Present Power | Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom (Evan Garst)

Even in times of fear, loss, and uncertainty, God’s goodness is not absent—it is our anchor. David declares confidence in God’s goodness not after deliverance, but while still waiting. This Psalm calls us to a faith that sees God’s goodness through the fog of hardship, not just in hindsight.

As this part of Luke wraps up, we get the list of the twelve people Jesus handpicks to be His closest friends and followers—His apostles. Some of the names jump out right away: Peter, James, John. They’re all over the gospel stories and go on to become major leaders in the early church. But then there are others—guys like James, son of Alphaeus—who we honestly don’t hear anything else about, apart...

Imagine it: it’s your day off, the sun’s out, there’s a soft breeze, and you’re just walking through a wheat field with Jesus. As you stroll, you casually pick a head of grain, rub it in your hands, and pop it in your mouth—just enjoying the moment and the peace of being with Him. The whole scene just feels like rest. But not for the Pharisees. They’re watching this peaceful moment and instead of...

We kicked off this part of Luke with Jesus calling some pretty unexpected people to follow Him—but now, He takes it even further. In this story, Jesus doesn’t just invite someone unlikely… He invites someone most people would’ve seen as completely undeserving. Back in the day, tax collectors weren’t just unpopular because, well, no one loves paying taxes. In first-century Judea, they were seen as...