Frontier Church

REVELATION SERIES // Coming Back to What Matters Most and Holding On When It’s Hard (Rev 2:1-11)

Are You Living a Functional or Relational Faith?In a world filled with global chaos, digital distractions, and the pressure to perform, it is easy to lose the very thing that matters most: our first love. This week, we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation, looking at Jesus’ direct messages to the churches in Ephesus and Smyrna.While Revelation is often misunderstood as a book about the end of the world, it is actually a guide on how to live faithfully when the world feels like it's coming apart.In this message, we explore:-The Ephesus Warning: How a church can do "everything right"—working hard, enduring patiently, and maintaining pure doctrine—yet still "abandon the love they had at first".-Functional vs. Relational: Recognizing when our walk with God has become a series of tasks rather than a vibrant, intimate relationship.-The Smyrna Call: What it looks like to remain faithful when following Jesus actually costs you something.-Overcoming the "Four Thieves" of Intimacy: How distraction, performance, control, and a religious spirit quietly pull us away from the presence of God.Key Takeaways:Return and Remain: Jesus’ invitation isn't to start over with better habits, but to return to His love and remain faithful under pressure.The Purpose of Testing: Understanding that the pressures of life are often the very tools God uses to form us into witnesses for His kingdom.True Freedom: Why biblical faithfulness isn't about restrictive rules, but about being set free from the things that enslave our souls.Watch now to rediscover the "First Love" that anchors us in eternity and provides an unshakable peace in the present.About Frontier ChurchWe are a community in Pasadena, California, dedicated to following Jesus and living as a witness in a world that is desperate for real engagement and meaning.Connect with us:Location: Pasadena, CAFollow us for more updates and weekly teachings.#Revelation #Jesus #Faithfulness #FirstLove #FrontierChurch #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy

The Lord Seated On The Throne, Cheryl Allen (Isaiah 6)

This Sunday at Frontier, we had the privilege of welcoming Cheryl Allen, director of the Pasadena International House of Prayer—a leader who carries a deep passion for prayer, the presence of God, and awakening the church to live with both the Word and the Spirit.In this message, Cheryl walks us through Book of Isaiah 6—a powerful vision of the Lord seated on the throne. In a moment of cultural noise and personal distraction, Isaiah is given clarity: God is holy, God is present, and God is still reigning.But this isn’t just a vision to admire—it’s an encounter that transforms.Isaiah’s story moves from awe to awareness, from conviction to cleansing, and ultimately to surrender: “Here am I. Send me.”This message invites us to recover a vision of God that is bigger than our circumstances—and to rediscover the place of prayer as the space where we are realigned, renewed, and sent.If you’ve felt distracted, distant, or unsure of what God is doing in this season, this message will call you back to what is most real—and to the God who is still on the throne.

What If You’re Not Enough? | Easter Message (Revelation 5)

What if the deepest question of your life isn’t “Am I enough?”…but “Who is worthy?”In this Easter message from Revelation 5, we step into a powerful vision of heaven—where the future of the world hangs in the balance and one question echoes across all of creation:Who is worthy to open the scroll?This message explores why every human heart wrestles with guilt, fear, injustice, and meaning—and how the death and resurrection of Jesus answer all four.Drawing from the insights of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, we consider whether the Easter story is just another myth—or the true story that all others have been pointing to.In this message:-The questions you’re already asking-The reason you still feel the weight of worth-The answer Revelation 5 gives-Why Easter changes everythingKey takeaway:You don’t have to prove your worth—because Jesus already proved it by giving His life for you.The Lamb was slain.The Lamb is standing.And the Lamb is worthy.If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs hope this Easter.