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What does the Bible say about work? In Work as Worship, Amber explores how our everyday work—whether paid or unpaid—was designed by God to have dignity, purpose, and meaning. From Genesis to Ephesians, this message shows how faith and work belong together, and how your job, responsibilities, and service can become an act of worship to God. In this message, you can expect biblical teaching on work, worship, purpose, identity, and human flourishing, along with encouragement for anyone who feels tired, frustrated, or disconnected in their work. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, business leader, student, or caregiver, this message will help you see how God can redeem your work for His glory and the good of others. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 March 8, 2026 The post Work as Worship: Recovering God’s Purpose for What We Do appeared first on The Front Church.

If you’ve felt pressure to “be good enough” for God, this message will show why the gospel isn’t about performance—it’s about grace. In Job 42:5–6, Job (the “good guy”) meets the living God and realizes something we don’t learn naturally: God’s abiding presence is given when we confess our need, not when we prove our worth. You’ll also see the same pattern in Isaiah 6 and Luke 5—and the shocking good news: when we say, “I’m not worthy,” Jesus stays. Scriptures: Job 42:5–6, Isaiah 6, Isaiah 64:6, Luke 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21 What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 February 22, 2026 The post Stop Trying to Prove Yourself to God appeared first on The Front Church.

What do we do with suffering that doesn’t make sense, and endings that feel too neat? In this message, we explore Job 42 and wrestle with the uncomfortable question: Does Job’s “happy ending” actually minimize his pain? Through the story of Job, we confront shallow explanations for suffering, why happiness isn’t the ultimate goal of life, and how God offers presence, meaning, and restoration instead of easy answers. If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain is being wasted, or if faith has anything honest to say about suffering, this message is for you. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 February 15, 2026 The post “The Problem with Job’s Happy Ending” appeared first on The Front Church.

When life falls apart, we instinctively ask why—but what if answers aren’t what heal us? In “What We Need Most,” this message from the book of Job explores why God doesn’t always explain our suffering and why His presence matters more than understanding. As God speaks to Job out of the storm, we discover dignity, hope, and comfort that come not from explanations, but from encountering the living God. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 February 8, 2026 The post “What We Need Most” appeared first on The Front Church.

Why do bad things happen if God is good? The book of Job refuses easy answers—and this message leans into that tension. In this sermon, we explore Elihu’s speech in Job 32–37, the limits of human explanations for suffering, and why God often meets us with His presence instead of tidy solutions. You’ll hear how Job challenges clichés about faith, why lament matters, and how the cross of Jesus reshapes the question of suffering. If you’re wrestling with pain, doubt, or the complexity of faith, this teaching invites you to meet God in the mystery rather than settle for shallow answers. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 February 1, 2026 The post “The Limits of Explanation” appeared first on The Front Church.

What do you do when life hurts and God feels silent? In this powerful teaching from the Book of Job, Pastor Nate explores biblical lament: the honest, raw way Scripture shows us how to bring our pain, doubt, anger, and questions directly to God. Discover why God welcomes honesty, how suffering can deepen faith, and how arguing with God can actually lead to a deeper encounter with Him. If you’re walking through hardship, faith crisis, grief, or confusion, this message is for you. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 January 25, 2026 The post “Lament: How to Argue with God” appeared first on The Front Church.

The book of Job reveals how NOT to comfort friends in crisis. Job’s three friends started well by sitting silently with him for seven days, but then ruined everything by offering simple theological explanations for his suffering. They operated with a contractual view of God – do good, get blessed; sin, get punished. Jesus rejected this theology, showing that tragedy doesn’t mean divine punishment. When friends face crisis, they need our presence, not our explanations. The most powerful ministry is often sitting in silence with someone who’s hurting, listening without feeling pressure to fix or theologize. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 January 18, 2026 The post “When Job’s Friends Fail” appeared first on The Front Church.

What happens when you’re doing everything right but life still falls apart? Job’s story shatters our comfortable assumptions about faith and fairness. Sometimes faithfulness doesn’t protect you from hardship – but that doesn’t mean God has abandoned you. Can you still trust God’s goodness when circumstances suggest otherwise? Pastor Nate kicks off our series, “The Book of Job: When Life Makes No Sense.” What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 January 11, 2026 The post “When Faithfulness Doesn’t Protect You” appeared first on The Front Church.

What if one simple habit could reduce loneliness by 30%, anger by 31%, and transform your relationships? A study of 650,000+ people, across 28 countries, revealed the power of four. Those who read their Bibles four times per week show observable differences. The magic isn’t in reading more, but in hitting that four-time threshold. Ready to discover what could be the most powerful resolution you’ll ever make? What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 Resources: Learn more about the survey by visiting https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org Use the Bible Recap Podcast as a companion to get into the Bible this year – https://www.thebiblerecap.com January 4, 2026 The post “One Resolution to Rule Them All” – New Years 2026 appeared first on The Front Church.

As Christmas fades into the new year, the joy and generosity often fade with it. In Matthew 19, the story of the rich young man shows why—when good things become idols, they create distance from God. Jesus wasn’t condemning money, but calling the young man to surrender what had become his identity and security. We all have idols, whether money, success, appearance, or ourselves. The good news is we don’t have to be perfect—Jesus already was. True treasure and lasting joy are found when we surrender our idols and give Him our whole hearts. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 December 28, 2025 The post “What Can I Give Jesus?” with Guest Speaker Rob Scott appeared first on The Front Church.

Discover the radical truth behind the Christmas story that challenges everything we think we know about God’s favor and grace. This powerful message explores why Jesus was born in a manger and announced to shepherds – society’s outcasts – revealing that God doesn’t wait for us to clean up our lives before coming to us. Learn what Emmanuel really means and how God’s presence brings peace in the midst of our mess, not after we get everything together.  What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 December 24, 2025 The post “God with Us” – Christmas Eve appeared first on The Front Church.

Christmas can bring sadness, grief, and loneliness instead of happiness, and that’s okay. The Christian life isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. What if the sadness you feel this Christmas isn’t something to hide but something God wants to walk through with you? True joy isn’t the absence of difficult emotions—it’s knowing that God’s face lights up when He sees you, even in your struggles. You are the joy that was set before Him. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 December 21, 2025 The post “Joy Returns with Jesus” – Taming the Christmas Crazies appeared first on The Front Church.

Ever feel like everyone else’s life looks better than yours? In a place that leads the nation in depression, comparison is stealing our joy. This Christmas, we’re revisiting a familiar story, and noticing who God chose to announce His good news to. When God declares your worth, every other voice fades into background noise. So what voices are you letting define your value? What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 December 14, 2025 The post “Your Worth is Declared in the Wonders of His Love” – Taming the Christmas Crazies appeared first on The Front Church.

Feeling rushed and exhausted this Christmas season? What if your rest doesn’t come from changing your circumstances but from changing your focus? We often seek rest in circumstances, achievements, or completing our to-do lists rather than in our relationship with Jesus. But Jesus continues inviting us back to himself. Listen as Pastor Nate kicks off our teaching series, “Taming the Christmas Crazies.” What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 December 7, 2025 The post “Rest Begins with Refocus” – Taming the Christmas Crazies appeared first on The Front Church.

What if you could stop trying to earn God’s love and start living in the freedom of His unconditional acceptance? Grace isn’t just about salvation – it’s about transforming how you see yourself and treat others every single day. Are you living under the burden of performance, or are you resting in God’s amazing grace? What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 November 30, 2025 The post “Amazing Grace” with Guest Speaker Ross Anderson appeared first on The Front Church.

Jesus talks about money more than almost any other topic, but here’s the twist: he never asks for it. Why? Because he knows something we often miss – there’s an invisible string connecting where we put our money and where our heart goes. Are you trying to use money as a pathway to peace, or have you discovered the freedom that comes from living generously? What if the real treasure isn’t what you accumulate, but what happens to your heart when you give? What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 November 23, 2025 The post “The Payoff of Living Generously” appeared first on The Front Church.

Jesus completely redefines greatness by teaching that true greatness comes through serving others, not seeking position or power. When James and John asked for seats of honor, Jesus explained that whoever wants to be great must become a servant. The early church in Acts demonstrates this principle beautifully – they shared life together, served one another, and held their possessions loosely. This servant-hearted community experienced remarkable unity and growth. We can apply this today by prioritizing church community, volunteering to serve others, and holding our resources with open hands, ready to use them for God’s purposes. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 November 16, 2025 The post “Greatness Comes Through Serving Others” appeared first on The Front Church.

In a world of uncertainty, believers need constant reminders of their true identity in Christ. Every day we choose between operating from our old insecure self or our new self that rests in Christ’s security. When we remember who we are – beloved children held by the King of kings – it transforms how we face challenges, relationships, and circumstances with hope and confidence. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 November 9, 2025 The post “Remember Who You Are” with Guest Speaker Erica Herold appeared first on The Front Church.

In our convenience-driven world, we’ve mastered the art of avoiding real connection. From ordering food through apps to attending church online, we choose ease over engagement, yet wonder why we feel so alone. The root problem isn’t technology itself, but our tendency to choose convenience over connection. Listen as Pastor Nate kicks off our new teaching series, “Get in the Game.” What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 November 2, 2025 The post “Convenience or Connection?” appeared first on The Front Church.

The story of Mary and Martha reveals a timeless struggle between being busy for God versus being present with God. In our modern world, we face distractions that prevent us from experiencing God’s presence. We’ve lost the ability to be still, constantly reaching for phones and avoiding silence. True spiritual power comes not from active service alone, but from passive practices like worship, silence, and simply being with God. What is your next step? Fill out a Digital Connect Card and let us know: https://thefrontchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/703425 October 26, 2025 The post “Making Space” with Guest Speaker Zack Pratt appeared first on The Front Church.