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Have you ever wondered if your life can truly make a difference, even in the midst of your own struggles and imperfections? In this message, you will learn how God uses both your talents and your trials to impact others and open doors for the gospel. You can expect practical encouragement to step beyond merely "pulling weeds" in your spiritual growth, discovering how ordinary, faithful acts of service—no matter how small—can shine light into the world and cultivate lasting spiritual fruit. Through real-life stories and biblical examples, you'll see that God’s invitation is to be both faithful and fruitful in every season, allowing even your hardships to serve a greater purpose. Passages in this message: Matthew 5:16 Acts 9:32-42 1 Peter 2:21 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

Where in your life do you find yourself torn between the person God says you are and the version of yourself shaped by fear, pressure, or the need to prove your worth? In this sermon, Pastor David explores the tension between two competing identities inside every believer: the “fleshly/parking lot” self driven by human concerns, and the Spirit-formed self rooted in God’s truth about us. Through the story of Peter in Matthew 16, you’ll discover how Jesus both names Peter a “rock” and lovingly confronts the parts of him that resist God’s plan, revealing how our standing with God is a gift received through grace—not something we earn or perform. Expect an honest look at why our old self must die, how to embrace your God-given identity, and the crucial role of prayer and community in helping you live out who God has called you to be. Passages in this message: Matthew 16:13-28 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

Have you ever felt defined by your worst moments, wondering if your failures and regrets put you beyond God’s grace? In this sermon, you’ll journey with Peter from his denial of Jesus to his powerful restoration, discovering how shame, fear, and regret can imprison us, but also how Jesus meets us in our brokenness with forgiveness and new purpose. Through real-life stories, honest reflection, and the example of Peter, you’ll see that God does not define us by our failures but by what Christ accomplished on the cross. The message challenges you to move beyond mere attendance and take courageous steps into true discipleship by bringing your struggles and regrets into trusted community, receiving Christ’s freedom, and living out your faith boldly. Expect encouragement, practical application, and a reminder that every sinner—no matter their past—has a future in Jesus. Passages in this message: Matthew 26:31-34 Matthew 26:69 Matthew 28:19-20 John 21:15 John 21:18 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

How well do you really know God—by reputation, by fact, or by intimate relationship? You'll explore the layered meanings behind the Greek word for "know," tracing Peter's journey from a fisherman called out of obedience to a man who walked in deep, personal knowledge of Jesus. Along the way, you can expect to see how obedience, not just information, is the pathway to a fuller, more intimate relationship with God. This exploration also connects the call to follow Jesus with the step of baptism as an act of obedience and new life. Passages in this message: 2 Peter 1:1-9 Matthew 4:18-20 John 7:17 Matthew 28:19-20 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

We live in a world that never turns off. Phones, schedules, social media, anxiety, the opinions of everyone around us…and they all compete for the space where God’s voice is supposed to live. The problem isn’t that God has stopped speaking, the problem is that we’ve filled every quiet moment with something louder. The question today is, am I coming to prayer to listen and be changed, or to be validated and agreed with? Passages in this message: 1 Kings 19:4-14 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids Passages in this message: 1 Kings 19:4-14 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

Where do you go when you're hurting, and could you be missing God's voice in your pain? Through the story of Elijah on Mount Sinai, you'll discover that suffering isn't an interruption to life but an invitation to encounter God in profound ways. You'll learn how to create space to hear God's gentle whisper amid life's chaos and understand that while God rarely gives explanations for our struggles, He offers something better—a compelling vision of your future. You can expect to be challenged to practice drawing near to God and find hope in the promise that things won't always be this way. Passages in this message: Psalm 34:18 1 Kings 19:8-13 Matthew 6:6 Revelation 21:1-4 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What if God has been trying to speak to you, but the constant noise of life has drowned out His voice? You'll discover how the prophet Elijah—exhausted and burnt out despite experiencing incredible spiritual highs—learned to hear God not in the earthquake, wind, or fire, but in a gentle whisper. You can expect to explore what it means to silence the noise of your daily life and create space to hear from God personally. Through a guided exercise, you'll have the opportunity to exchange the labels you believe about yourself for the identity God says is yours. Passages in this message: 1 Kings 19:3 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What if the ordinary moments you're rushing past are actually the extraordinary pieces God is using to build your story? You'll discover how God weaves his remarkable plan through simple acts of faithfulness—like four unnamed friends carrying a mat. Through the story of a paralyzed man and his friends, you can expect to learn that while you only see your small piece, God sees the entire picture. You'll be encouraged to stop chasing the extraordinary and instead be faithful with what's right in front of you. Passages in this message: Mark 2:4-5 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

COMMISSIONING SUNDAY Are you filling a gap in God's kingdom, or is the gap in your own life? This is a call to action for every believer to discover where God has specifically equipped and called them to serve—whether inside the church walls, in the marketplace, or in vocational ministry. You'll be challenged to move beyond sitting in the same seat week after week and instead step forward with courage to be commissioned into your unique kingdom assignment. Expect to confront the excuses holding you back and receive practical encouragement to take that first step of obedience. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 6:1 Nehemiah 6:15 Ephesians 2:10 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What if the church doesn't have a volunteer problem, but a passion problem? You'll discover what truly ignites passion for God's mission by exploring how an entire community came together to accomplish the impossible in just 52 days. You can expect to learn three key elements that fuel a heart for serving: embracing a vision too big without God, developing deep conviction that the work must be done, and finding your specific section to own. By the end, you'll be challenged to discover the kingdom version of yourself and take your next step in building Christ's church. Passages in this message: John 2:17 Nehemiah 3:1-5 Nehemiah 3:20 Nehemiah 4:6 Nehemiah 2:20 Nehemiah 6:15 Ephesians 4:16 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What is following Jesus costing you right now? You'll discover why opposition and hardship are inevitable when you're truly building into God's kingdom, and why that's actually a sign you're on the right path. You can expect to learn how to fight spiritual battles with the weapon God has given you—His Word—while continuing to build faithfully with the tools He's placed in your hands. This is a call to stop counting the cost and start embracing your role in advancing God's kingdom, no matter what resistance you face. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 2:10 Nehemiah 4:1-18 Ephesians 6:12,17 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What color shirt are you wearing in the mission of the church? Just like an aircraft carrier assigns roles by shirt color so everyone knows their part in the mission, you'll discover what burden God has placed on your heart and how to step into serving with purpose rather than obligation. You can expect to identify the specific brokenness that moves you to tears, learn how to respond to that burden with prayer and action, and be challenged to leave comfort behind to make a real difference for the kingdom—not someday, but today. Passages in this message: Nehemiah 1:1-11 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What if the thing you're chasing isn't actually what you need? You'll discover how coveting—desiring what others have—can silently steer your entire life off course, leading you to become extraordinarily successful at things that ultimately don't matter. You can expect to understand why the last commandment about coveting is one of the most dangerous, and you'll be challenged to identify what you need to let go of to truly grasp the life Jesus offers. Through the story of the rich young ruler, you'll see that the antidote to coveting isn't wanting things less—it's wanting Jesus most. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:17 Luke 18:18-27 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What kind of bait is the enemy using to hook you and destroy what matters most in your life? You'll discover how sexual temptation works like a lure with a hidden hook—something that looks appetizing but leads to devastation in your marriage, family, and relationship with God. You can expect to understand why Jesus takes such a radical approach to lust and adultery, and you'll learn practical steps to flee temptation, break free from strongholds, and experience the grace and forgiveness that Jesus offers. This is a call to move toward the light and take back ground from the enemy. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-29 1 Corinthians 6:18-19 Galatians 5:24 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids

What if "thou shalt not steal" is about more than just taking things that don't belong to you? You'll discover how stealing often begins with a failure to trust God's provision and how comparison creates a dangerous sense of entitlement in our hearts. Through the eighth commandment, you can expect to learn how Jesus calls us beyond simply not taking—He invites us to live with open hands, marked by radical generosity rather than anxious accumulation. You'll be challenged to shift from asking "what can I get?" to "what can I give?" as you discover the freedom that comes from using your God-given gifts to serve others. Passages in this message: Exodus 20:1-17 Ephesians 4:28 Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Frontline! TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE: frontlinegr.com/next VISIT US IN PERSON: Frontline Community Church 4411 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI You can support the ministry happening at Frontline at frontlinegr.com/giving #frontlinegr #grandrapids