Welcome to The Front Church
The Front Church is a new non-denominational Christian church in the southern part of the Salt Lake Valley. New? Not particularly religious? From another tradition? We are preparing for all sorts of company. We can’t wait for your 0-12 year old kids to experience KidFront. We think they’ll love it! Come no strings attached. We can’t wait to meet you!
What Does God Think of You? | Bring Them, Week 4
[September 13, 2026] What does God really think of you? In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who notices the one who is missing, goes after them, joyfully carries them home, and celebrates. In this final message of the Bring Them series, we see the heart of Jesus more clearly: the Good Shepherd comes near, carries what we cannot carry ourselves, and lays down His life to bring us home to God. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is disappointed in you, distant from you, or truly for you, this message is for you.
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Who Has a Seat at Your Table? | Bring Them, Week 3
[September 6, 2026] Jesus made room for Levi—and Levi immediately made room for the people he already knew. In Luke 5:27–32, we see the surprising power of a table: a place where people can slow down, experience welcome, ask honest questions, and encounter Jesus. In Week 3 of BRING THEM, we ask a simple question: Who has God already placed around you, and where could you make room for them?
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What You Have May Not Be Enough. Jesus Is. | Bring Them, Week 2
[August 30, 2026] What do you do when Jesus asks something of you and you feel completely inadequate? In Luke 9:10–17, the disciples have five loaves, two fish, and a problem far beyond their capacity. Jesus doesn’t ask them to be enough; he asks them to bring what they have and depend on him. In Week 2 of BRING THEM, we discover that what we have may not be enough, but Jesus is.
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What If You Just Brought Them to Jesus? | Bring Them, Week 1
[August 23, 2026] What keeps us from talking about Jesus with the people we care about? In Luke 5:17–26, a group of friends knew Jesus could do something for their friend that they could not—so they simply brought him to Jesus. In this first message of BRING THEM, Nate Ray challenges us to pray for the people God has already placed around us, stop saying “no” for them, and trust Jesus with the response.
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Itching Ears: When We Want God to Agree With Us | 2 Timothy 3–4
[August 16, 2026] What happens when we start with something true about God, add what we desperately want, and then call the result faith? In this message from 2 Timothy 3–4, Pastor Amber Hicks explores Paul’s warning about “itching ears,” the danger of false expectations, and why followers of Jesus need the humility to let Scripture shape what we believe—even when it challenges something we want to be true.
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Not Ashamed: Why Jesus is Worth Standing Beside
[August 9, 2026] Following Jesus doesn’t happen accidentally. In 2 Timothy 2:1–7, Pastor Amber Hicks looks at Paul’s pictures of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer to show us how to resist spiritual drift—removing distractions, practicing the way of Jesus, and cultivating habits that produce fruit over time. And underneath it all is grace: we aren’t working to earn God’s love; His grace strengthens us to become more like Jesus.
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Not Ashamed: Why Jesus is Worth Standing Beside
[August 2, 2026] What happens when following Jesus feels awkward, unpopular, or costly? In this message from 2 Timothy 1:3–10, Pastor Amber Hicks explores Paul’s call not to be ashamed of Jesus, the courage the Holy Spirit gives us, and why the cross—once a symbol of shame—has become the greatest sign of grace and victory. Through everyday examples, we are challenged to stop shrinking back and joyfully identify with the Savior who conquered death.
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Jesus and Your Money (with Guest Speaker Dave Nelson)
[July 26, 2026] What does Jesus have to do with our finances? In this message, Dave Nelson teaches from 1 Timothy 6 and 1 Chronicles 29, showing us that our money belongs to God, comes from God, and becomes a place where we can experience the life of Jesus. When Christ becomes Lord of our finances, our hearts are set free, others are blessed, and God is glorified.
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The Greatest Serve (with Guest Speaker Dave Nelson)
[July 19, 2026] What does greatness look like in the kingdom of God? In this message, Dave Nelson teaches from John 13 and shows us that Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. If eternal life is knowing Jesus, then following Jesus means receiving his love, trusting his power, and joining him in a life of humble, practical service.
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Eternal Life Is Knowing God (with Guest Speaker Dave Nelson)
[July 12, 2026] What is eternal life? Jesus defines it in John 17: eternal life is knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ, whom he has sent. In this message, Dave Nelson helps us see that following Jesus is more than knowing about God, attending church, or trying harder. It is receiving Jesus, letting him into every part of our lives, and following him into his life.
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Jesus Doesn’t Shame You Into Change
[July 5, 2026] In Luke 7, Jesus is invited to dinner by Simon the Pharisee when an uninvited woman enters the room in tears. Simon sees her shame. Jesus sees her faith. In this message from The Front Church, Nate Ray explores our “How did I get here?” moments, the human tendency to mess things up, and the difference between shame-based change and the forgiveness Jesus offers. Jesus does not tell us to clean ourselves up before coming to him. He meets us with grace, speaks forgiveness over us, and invites us into new life.
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Jesus Isn't Scared by Imperfect Faith
[June 28, 2026] What do you do when your faith feels weak, mixed, or uncertain? In Mark 9, we meet a father who comes to Jesus with one of the most honest moments in Scripture: “I believe; help my unbelief.” This message explores how Jesus responds to imperfect faith—and why the object of your faith matters more than the size of it.
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Come and See
[June 21, 2026] What if you do not need all the answers before inviting someone to explore Jesus?
In John 1, ordinary people encounter Jesus and simply say, “Come and see.” This message is for anyone with questions, doubts, curiosity—or someone in their life who may just need a simple invitation to take one step closer.
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We Don't Need Tissues. We Need Rescue.
[June 14, 2026] In “We Don’t Need Tissues. We Need Rescue,” Pastor Nate Ray looks at Jesus’ words in Matthew 19: “Let the little children come to me.” As The Front Church prepares for Kids Camp, this message explores why children are not interruptions to the kingdom of God — they reveal the kingdom. Through Matthew 19, Matthew 18, Matthew 16, and Luke 23, we see that every one of us does not ultimately need more self-improvement, distraction, or religious performance. We need rescue — and Jesus has come to rescue us.
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What is this Babbler Trying to Say? (+ a big announcement)
[June 7, 2026] In “What Is This Babbler Trying to Say?” we look at Acts 17 and Paul’s conversation at the Areopagus to explore why talking about Jesus can feel so intimidating — and why the response is ultimately not ours to control. Paul felt the ache, found the space, spoke of Jesus, and trusted Jesus with the response. In this message, we also share why The Front Church is launching Alpha: a space for honest conversations about life, faith, questions, doubts, and Jesus. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know enough, say enough, or have enough to talk about faith, this message is for you.
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When Faithfulness Doesn't Protect You
[January 11, 2026] What happens when you’re doing everything right but life still falls apart? Job’s story shatters our comfortable assumptions about faith and fairness. Sometimes faithfulness doesn’t protect you from hardship – but that doesn’t mean God has abandoned you. Can you still trust God’s goodness when circumstances suggest otherwise? Pastor Nate kicks off our series, “The Book of Job: When Life Makes No Sense.”
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"Convenience or Connection"
[November 2, 2025] In our convenience-driven world, we’ve mastered the art of avoiding real connection. From ordering food through apps to attending church online, we choose ease over engagement, yet wonder why we feel so alone. The root problem isn’t technology itself, but our tendency to choose convenience over connection. Watch as Pastor Nate kicks off our new teaching series, “Get in the Game.”
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"Hasn't the Bible Been Corrupted?"
[September 7, 2025] Has your faith ever been challenged by questions about the Bible’s reliability? Discover how the Dead Sea Scrolls revealed something astonishing about the Old Testament’s preservation, and why the New Testament has more manuscript evidence than any other ancient document—by far! What if your questions aren’t a threat to faith but the very path to finding it? Join us as we examine whether the Bible has been corrupted and why Jesus welcomes your toughest questions.
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