Forward Church

Have you ever wondered what makes wise people truly wise? In Matthew 2, we discover it's not just about seeking truth—it's about surrendering to it. Pastor Bogdan unveils how the Magi's journey to Jesus reveals a profound truth for our spiritual lives today. Through their extravagant gifts and humble worship, these ancient kingmakers show us that authentic wisdom culminates in surrender, not just curiosity. Whether y...

Have you ever felt overlooked, like a nobody from nowhere? In Luke's account, God chooses Mary—an unknown girl from Nazareth (the ancient equivalent of Sheboygan)—for history's greatest miracle. Pastor Bogdan reveals how God's favor isn't earned through strength but received through surrender. Through Mary's honest question, "How can this be?" we discover that Christianity begins not with human ca...

Have you ever wondered what happens when a baby threatens a king? In Matthew 2, Pastor Bogdan reveals how Herod's murderous response to Jesus' birth mirrors our own resistance to surrendering control. Through vivid historical details and modern parallels, this message exposes how we all harbor an inner Herod—that part of us clutching the throne of our hearts. But there's hope: just as God preserved Jesus despite Hero...

Have you ever wondered how God works through life's unexpected turns? Pastor Bogdan unveils the profound story of Joseph, Christmas's unsung hero—a young carpenter whose dreams were shattered when he discovered Mary's pregnancy. Through Joseph's quiet strength and unwavering obedience, we witness how God transforms crisis into divine purpose. This powerful message reveals that true faithfulness isn't about ...

Have you ever felt lost, searching for direction in a world full of competing paths? Pastor Bogdan illuminates Jesus's profound declaration "I am the way, the truth, and the life" as more than mere guidance—it's an invitation to relationship. Through vivid illustrations of hospitality and navigation, he reveals how Jesus doesn't just show us the way; He is the way. Drawing from John 14, Pastor Bogdan unpack...

What does it mean to be truly transformed by God's love? In Pastor Bogdan's powerful message from John 13, he unveils how Jesus's radical grace operates contrary to worldly expectations. Drawing from Peter's story of denial and restoration, he illustrates how Christ's love precedes our performance rather than depending on it. Through vivid examples—from the prodigal son's celebration to his personal ex...

What if the darkest moments of betrayal could reveal God's unwavering love? In John 13, Jesus faces His betrayer with extraordinary grace, offering bread even as darkness closes in. Pastor Bogdan unveils how Jesus, though troubled in spirit, moved forward in love—showing us that our storms don't have to define us. Through intimate proximity to Christ, as John leaned on Jesus' chest, we find an anchor in life's c...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to surrender everything to God? In this powerful message, Brother John shares his personal journey from fear to freedom, revealing how a pivotal moment at age 22 transformed his faith walk. Through Romans 12:1-2, he unpacks the life-changing difference between simply believing in Jesus and going "all in" with total surrender. Drawing from decades of ministry experience, John offe...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be loved by someone who knows your worst and chooses you anyway? In this powerful message, Pastor Bogdan unpacks John 13, where Jesus shares bread with Judas, despite knowing of his impending betrayal. Through vivid examples from ancient hospitality to modern TSA checkpoints, we discover that Jesus knowingly chooses and uses imperfect people—not because of our merit, but through His unsh...

What if true power lies not in climbing higher, but in kneeling lower? In John 13, Pastor Bogdan reveals how Jesus, hours before His crucifixion, shockingly washed His disciples' feet—even those who would soon betray Him. This countercultural message challenges our performance-driven culture: real authority isn't shown by position, but by how low we're willing to go in serving others. Through vivid examples from dish...

Ever feel like a tumbleweed, unrooted and drifting through life? Pastor Dmitry shares a powerful truth from Psalm 1 and John 12: true flourishing comes when we're planted firmly in God's presence, like a tree by living water. Drawing from years of ministry experience, he reveals how choosing faith isn't about self-improvement—it's about dying to self and finding life in Christ. Whether you're seeking stabil...

Have you ever wondered what it means to mark God's faithfulness in your life? In a powerful message from 1st Samuel 7, Pastor Bogdan unveils how the Israelites' journey from spiritual crisis to divine victory mirrors our own need for renewal. Through the symbol of the Ebenezer stone—meaning "stone of help"—he shows how God doesn't just send help, He becomes our help. 

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What does true surrender look like? Pastor Bogdan illuminates this question through Jesus's powerful encounter with Peter during the foot washing. In this compelling message, he reveals how our greatest barrier to intimacy with Christ isn't sin—it's self-sufficiency. Through vivid examples from rest stops to dinner invitations, Pastor Bogdan shows how refusing help often masks pride, while accepting service creates s...

What if serving others felt as natural as breathing? In John 13, Jesus shockingly washes his disciples' feet—including his betrayer's—mere hours before his crucifixion. Pastor Bogdan reveals how this seemingly upside-down act embodies the heart of God's kingdom, where true greatness comes through humble service. Through vivid examples from McDonald's to memorial services, he shows that while serving those who hu...

Have you ever wondered how to face tragedy with unwavering faith? When Pastor Bogdan addressed the heartbreaking assassination of Charlie Kirk, he illuminated a powerful truth: even in our darkest moments, God's purpose prevails. Through a moving exploration of biblical grief and martyrdom, he reveals how Kirk's dedication to sharing Christ on hostile college campuses reflected the early church's courage. This timely...

Have you ever wondered what dying could teach you about truly living? In John 12, Jesus reveals a paradoxical truth through the metaphor of a grain of wheat: true life springs from surrender. Pastor Bogdan unpacks this powerful principle, showing how "dying to self" - whether in marriage, parenting, or personal growth - leads to unexpected flourishing. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, he demonstrates how re...

In a world chasing transcendence through festivals and experiences, Pastor Bogdan reveals a profound truth from John 12: authentic transformation comes not from spectacle, but from encountering Jesus. Through the Greeks who sought Jesus at the Passover festival, we learn that real life springs from death to self—like a seed that must die to produce fruit. 

Pastor Bogdan compassionately challenges us to consider what we're despe...

What if true transformation isn’t found in spiritual quick-fixes, but in surrendering to God’s deeper work? Pastor Bogdan reveals how a hospital’s multi-Faith center reflects our culture’s “spiritual buffet” approach—yet points to Christianity’s unique promise of genuine change through Christ alone. Through passion, practice, plunging into darkness, purging of ego, and finally living in god’s presence, we discover that real transfo...

What does true transformation look like in a world desperate for change? Through Romans 12:1-2, Pastor Bogdan reveals that authentic change begins with complete surrender to God. In a striking revelation about Orange County—where only 3% attend Bible-believing churches—he challenges us to occupy spiritual territory for Christ's kingdom. Drawing parallels between marriage, monasticism, and following Jesus, Pastor Bogdan illustr...