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!
"Kingdom Culture: Unity, Not Uniformity"
[October 20, 2024] In Jesus’ Kingdom Culture, unity does not mean uniformity. Pastor Nate wraps up our teaching series by reflecting on John 13, when Jesus serves his disciples by washing their feet. In this moment, Jesus tells them that as he has loved them, they are to love one another. “A new command,” he calls it. What does unity – but not uniformity – look like practically for Jesus’ followers? How does it play out? What is strong enough to bind us in the midst of disagreements? How are we to function differently than the world around us? Be sure to watch.
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"Kingdom Culture: Seek Their Flourishing"
[October 13, 2024] In a world rife with political turmoil and division, it’s essential to remember our primary allegiance to God’s kingdom. This message explores what it means to live as citizens of God’s kingdom while also being citizens of earthly nations. By understanding the kingdom of God as His reign in our lives and communities, both now and in the future, we can foster a kingdom culture that transcends political divides. Drawing from biblical examples like Jeremiah’s advice to the exiled Israelites and Peter’s guidance to early Christians, we learn practical steps for living in a divisive world.
[Message that deals with the Bible’s treatment of slavery can be found here.]
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"Kingdom Culture: Loyalty to the King"
[October 6, 2024] In this insightful message, Pastor Amber explores the concept of ‘Kingdom Culture’ through the powerful parable of the Good Samaritan. We learn the importance of loving our neighbors, even those we consider enemies. This message challenges us to transcend cultural, religious, and ethnic boundaries, and to show compassion, even at a personal cost.
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"Kingdom Culture: Humility"
[September 29, 2024] How can we embody humility and unity in a divided world? Discover the transformative values of the Kingdom of God and practical steps to live them out. Pastor Nate continues our teaching series, Kingdom Culture, by reflecting on Jesus’ words in Luke 22. Jesus invites his followers to a different way of relating to one another and to the world around them.
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"Kingdom Culture: Called to be Different"
[September 22, 2024] In today’s politically charged world, how can Christians navigate these turbulent times while staying true to the teachings of Jesus? Pastor Nate’s opening message in the ‘Kingdom Culture: Called to Be Different’ series offers a transformative approach. Learn how Jesus’ diverse followers found unity despite their many differences. Discover the wisdom in being quick to listen and slow to speak, and how the church can offer a sense of community and purpose that transcends political divisions. Reflect on your primary allegiance to the eternal Kingdom of God, and consider how you can serve those around you – especially those with differing views.
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"Grace is Always Amazing Grace"
[September 15, 2024] Discover the profound message of grace in Pastor Nate’s reflection on the parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew 20. This parable challenges our understanding of God and reveals the nature of God’s kingdom—a kingdom marked by grace. The landowner’s act of paying all workers the same wage, regardless of their hours, reveals God’s grace to be an undeserved gift, freely given. Grace initiates a relationship with God and transforms us, empowering us to live generously and lovingly. Reflect on how you can embrace and extend grace in your life, and reorient your view of God around Jesus.
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"He's Not Far"
[September 8, 2024] The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector in Luke 18 challenges our perceptions of righteousness and invites us to experience God’s nearness. The Pharisee’s prayer contrasts with the tax collector’s humble plea for mercy. Jesus declares the tax collector justified, a shocking surprise to his audience. This story encourages us to create communities where it’s okay to not be okay and to seek God’s mercy in our daily lives.
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"Diving into the Story"
[August 11, 2024] Every culture is a story culture. Stories have the ability to influence our belief systems, attitudes, actions and behaviors. Join with us as we dive into the story of Luke 5:1-11 and try to re-imagine it together. Have you ever thought about how many fish it would take to almost sink two 8ft x 26ft fishing boats? Be sure to watch.
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"Anxiety: What do we do with our worry?"
[July 14, 2024] Anxiety. Jesus says, “Do not worry.” But how?! How do we not worry? What happens in a fit of worry? Of anxiety? Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray takes time to dive into this question by looking at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6, and into a real life example of anxiety in the Bible from a surprising person. Be sure to watch.
Two things to note:
- Before the message, Nate takes a minute to address the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and to pray for our political leaders former, current and future.
- We have an exciting announcement with a building update! Be sure to catch yourself up!
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"How's This Supposed to Work, God?"
[June 30, 2024] Welcome to Celebration Sunday, our final Sunday meeting in Summit Academy HS. If you missed this message, you’ll want to catch yourself up. It was a special Sunday, reminiscing on all God has done, and anticipating all He has yet to do.
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"The 'Why' Behind KidFront"
[June 16, 2024] With Kid’s Camp on the horizon, our Lead Pastor Nate Ray reflects on Jesus’ words to his disciples: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Nate explains our “why” behind KidFront and Kid’s Camp. Even if you don’t have kids, or aren’t a KidFront volunteer, this message has things for all of us to consider.
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Share your story about God’s work in your life through The Front Church here!
"Not a Building" - What is Church Part 1
[April 14, 2024] “What is Church? More than four walls.” Our Lead Pastor Nate Ray kicks off our new teaching series around this foundational question. In Matthew 16, Jesus defines church, clarifies the messiah he will be, and clarifies the mission his people will be about. As we dive in, we’ll discover buried treasure. We’ll find our definitions challenged and expanded; we’ll remember whose church this is, and what Jesus promises: not even death can overcome what he’s up to in the world.
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"A Living Hope" - Easter 2024
[March 31, 2024] You don’t want to miss Pastor Nate’s powerful Easter message. The Christian story is not a story of escape to heaven, but of the invasion of heaven, into our broken lives and into our broken world. Easter invites us into living hope – our God hasn’t abandoned the world, but is at work in the world; our God hasn’t abandoned us, but is at work in us. Brokenness doesn’t have the last word; death doesn’t have the last word. Restoration has the final word; life has the final word; God has the final word.
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Curious about the big story of the Christian faith? Be sure to check out the 5 week teaching series, The Big Story.
"Wanting a Better World" - The Big Story Part 1
[February 18, 2024] This week our Lead Pastor Nate Ray kicks off our new teaching series, “The Big Story.” New to Jesus’ story? New to the Bible? Been a Christian for a minute, but don’t feel like you know what to say when trying to share Jesus’ story with someone else? This teaching series is the perfect series for you! Follow along with us; you’ll be glad you did.
Want to dig a little deeper? Find recommended resources here.
[This teaching series is inspired by the work of James Choung. You can learn more about James Choung and The Big Story here.]