Frontier Church

VISION SERIES: ”Formation” // A Life Formed By Making God Home, Ps 71

What does steady faith look like in a chaotic world?In this message from Psalm 71, Pastor Christian invites us to take the long view of faith — a faith formed not by dramatic rescue, but by learning to make God our home over a lifetime.Before opening the text, he briefly and pastorally addresses two real tensions many are feeling right now:1) the renewed immigration unrest and recent deaths connected to enforcement and protest, naming both the fear people are carrying and the need for truth, dignity, and moral clarity beyond political tribes2) the recent revelations surrounding Shawn Bolz and the prophetic movement, offering guidance for how a Word-and-Spirit church pursues spiritual gifts with biblical grounding, humility, and safeguardsFrom there, Psalm 71 becomes the anchor — a psalm written not by the young or the old, but by someone learning to trust God across seasons.This message explores:-what it means to make God our dwelling, not just our helper-how trust shifts from outcomes to God’s character-how a life quietly shaped by God’s presence can become a sign of hope to othersThis is a sermon for anyone tired of reactionary faith, outrage-driven narratives, or spiritual shortcuts — and hungry for a deeper, steadier way of walking with God.Key theme: Faith is formed when we make God our home, trust who He is, and live today in light of His future faithfulness.

VISION: Why Church? Becoming the Church Jesus Died For, Phil Chan

The Bride Jesus Sees — Becoming the Church He Died ForMost of us carry mixed experiences with church. Some are beautiful. Some are painful. Some leave us skeptical. But what if our view of the church has been shaped more by consumerism than by conviction?In this message, Phil invites us to see the church the way Jesus sees her — not just in her imperfections, but in her eternal beauty, devotion, and purpose.Drawing from Hebrews and Revelation, we’re reminded that Jesus endured the cross for the joy set before Him — His Bride. The church is not just a religious organization or a weekend gathering. She is the beloved Bride of Christ, being prepared for a wedding day.This sermon explores three powerful questions:• What does Jesus see when He looks at His Church?• Are we more offended by her imperfections or more captivated by her future glory?• What does it mean to belong to and become the church Jesus died for?You’ll be challenged to move from a consumer mindset to a covenant mindset — from evaluating the church to becoming the church.Whether you’ve been hurt by church, drifting from church, or longing for a deeper vision of what the church is meant to be, this message will help you rediscover why the Church is still God’s chosen hope for the world.

VISION SERIES: ”A Vision for a Counter-Cultural Family”

Why does the debate between individualism and community never go away?Why do freedom and belonging so often feel like they’re in competition?In this message, we explore one of the deepest longings of the human heart — the desire to be fully known and fully free — and why neither radical individualism nor forced collectivism can actually deliver the life we’re looking for.Drawing from James 3:17–4:4, this sermon offers a striking diagnosis:the way we treat one another reveals what is forming us.James shows us that:-when worth is measured, rivalry becomes normal-when comfort is protected, peace is avoided-when allegiance is divided, community fracturesBut he also holds out a better vision — a counter-cultural family formed by the wisdom of heaven.Using vivid, local imagery (from auditions vs. family tables to rebuilding foundations after fires in Altadena and Pasadena), this message invites us to imagine — and begin practicing — a different kind of life together:a community where worth is received, peace is practiced, and allegiance to Jesus is clear.This is not a political message.It’s a spiritual one.It’s about the church as a third way —a people learning to live now as a sign of the world to come.If you’ve ever felt caught between autonomy and belonging…If you’ve ever longed for real community without losing yourself…This message is for you.Watch now and join us as we learn what it means to become a counter-cultural family — slowly, imperfectly, but intentionally — together.