Frontier Church

Just Die Already, Matthew 16:13-23

We often think we know and embrace who Jesus is, but then we are confronted with suffering we aren't ok with. The very minute the Peter understands who Jesus is, Jesus tells him what He is going to do to overcome the evils of our broken world and rescue humanity from itself, “I’m going to have to suffer, I’m going to have to be rejected, I’m going to have to die.” - Satan had already issued to Jesus the promise of the kingdoms of this earth so long as Jesus would bow down and worship him (Matthew 4). - The Father’s way entails that Jesus must endure defeat, shame, and suffering, whereas Satan proposed to give this to Jesus through worldly honor and worldly achievement. - Like Satan’s proposal, Peter’s own ideas of victory and greatness had no room for suffering, humility, or any measure of personal unhappiness/discomfort. - Peter at this stage could not reason (let along imagine) alongside the Father, with “the mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16; Phil. 2:5–8), and therefore sets his personal beliefs and desires above and in front of that of Jesus. - SO... Peter was not prepared for God’s kingdom to move through him in the same way it did with Jesus, remaining indestructible no matter what difficulty comes his way. - To the extent that we, too, insist that our lives should not be going this or that way, we are subject to the same rebuke.BIG IDEA: LET JESUS EXPOSE YOUR DESIRES AND PUT THEM IN CHECK. Just die already;). Die to the ways of the world. Live for Jesus' eternal kingdom.

Disruptive Discipleship: Where Do You Seek Validation?

Disruptive Discipleship in a Secular AgeChristian officially begins our "Disruptive Discipleship in a Secular Age" series that we have been introducing over the past weeks. We'll be focusing on what discipleship to Jesus looks like in our current secular moment of our culture, and rediscovering the practices of our faith that can flourish in a new world.WHAT IS DISCIPLESHIP IN OUR MOMENT?Discipleship is the intentional process of becoming like Jesus by countering the cultural forces that shape us and actively aligning our lives with His way. Discipleship is not passive but requires intentional formation, where each of us resist the pull of secular culture and embrace the values of the kingdom of God. It’s not merely about acquiring knowledge but about practicing the way of Jesus through intentional habits, deep community, and a countercultural lifestyle.

Fasting: Discipling Our Desires, Phil Chan

Phil Chan is sharing a significant message on Fasting: Discipling our Desires… What we desire shapes who we become. If we don’t disciple our desires, our desires will disciple us. In this message, we explore the underutilized practice of fasting and how it is actually God’s chosen tool for helping to shape our desires in world where everything is gnawing to shape it. Pastor Phil breaks down the why, what, and how to get started with fasting for modern Christians looking to keep their hunger rooted in God.