Can You Really Trust the Gospel? | The Evidence That Changes Everything

When Did God Stop Being Enough?

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior and Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God’s Word, and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus. For more information about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fm To listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.com To support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurch Follow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipko * Watch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipko * To get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm  If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church!  Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.  YOUR NEXT STEP: If you don't have a home church, then your next step of faith is to click this link and fill out the digital connect card. We would love to connect with you: https://bit.ly/4g9b4Gm If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am!  CONNECT WITH FORWARD: For more information, please visit: www.forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram: @forwardirvine.

What Do You Do When God Feels Silent?

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior and Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God’s Word, and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus. For more information about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fm To listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.com To support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurch Follow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipko * Watch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipko * To get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm  If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church!  Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.  YOUR NEXT STEP: If you don't have a home church, then your next step of faith is to click this link and fill out the digital connect card. We would love to connect with you: https://bit.ly/4g9b4Gm If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am!  CONNECT WITH FORWARD: For more information, please visit: www.forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram: @forwardirvine.

Can You Really Trust the Gospel? | The Evidence That Changes Everything

In a world filled with conspiracy theories, conflicting opinions, endless information, and uncertainty, is there anything we can truly trust? In this message from John 19:31–42 (ESV), Pastor Bogdan Kipko explores why the gospel of Jesus Christ is not wishful thinking, but a certainty worth building your life on. Through the eyewitness testimony of the Apostle John, the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, and the courageous faith of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, we discover that Christianity is rooted in historical reality, not speculation.  This sermon answers three important questions: ✅ Did Jesus really die? ✅ Can the Bible really be trusted? ✅ Does the gospel still transform lives today? You'll learn about: * The significance of the Shroud of Turin * Why Roman soldiers confirmed Jesus' death * How Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy * Why false promises always disappoint * What it means to have "one hope" in Christ * The courage of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus * Why secret disciples eventually step into the light If you're tired of uncertainty, exhausted by chasing success, or looking for something solid enough to build your life upon, this message is for you. Key Takeaway The gospel isn't wishful thinking—it's a certainty worth building your life on. Scripture John 19:31–42 (ESV) Sermon Points * Certainty: It Really Happened * Prophecy: It Was Predicted * Bravery: It Changed People Memorable Truth > When everything around you feels uncertain, Jesus remains your one certain hope. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend, leave a comment, and subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching through the Gospel of John. #Jesus #GospelOfJohn #Christianity #BibleTeaching #Faith #Apologetics #John19 #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #Truth #Hope #ForwardChurch #BogdanKipko #Gospel #ChristianLiving Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.  YOUR NEXT STEP: If you don't have a home church, then your next step of faith is to click this link and fill out the digital connect card. We would love to connect with you: https://bit.ly/4g9b4Gm If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am!  CONNECT WITH FORWARD: For more information, please visit: www.forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram: @forwardirvine.

Stop Trying to Save Yourself | What Jesus Finished on the Cross

In John 19:16–30, we arrive at the climax of the Gospel of John and the most important moment in human history. Jesus carries His own cross, is crucified outside the city, cares for His mother while hanging in agony, drinks the sour wine of humanity's curse, and finally declares: "It is finished." But what exactly was finished? In this message, Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks verse-by-verse through the crucifixion of Christ and reveals how every detail points to God's plan of redemption. Discover the significance of Golgotha, the inscription above the cross written in three languages, the seamless robe, the two thieves, the sour wine, the hyssop branch, and the powerful meaning behind Jesus' final cry: Tetelestai — Paid in Full. You'll also see how John 19 reverses the story of Genesis 3: * Adam brought the curse through a tree. * Jesus bore the curse on a tree. * Adam brought death. * Jesus conquered death. * Adam left humanity unfinished. * Jesus finished the work. The good news of the gospel is not that Jesus made salvation possible. The good news is that Jesus accomplished it completely. Key Takeaway: Jesus carried your burden, paid your debt, and secured your future. Scripture: John 19:16–30 (ESV) In This Message: ✔ The meaning of Golgotha ✔ Why Jesus carried His own cross ✔ The symbolism of the crown of thorns ✔ The significance of the sour wine and hyssop branch ✔ The meaning of "Tetelestai" (It Is Finished) ✔ How Jesus fulfills Passover ✔ Why you can stop trying to earn what Christ already purchased If this message encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and let us know in the comments what stood out to you most. #Jesus #ItIsFinished #John19 #GospelOfJohn #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Tetelestai #CrossOfChrist #Faith #Christianity #ForwardChurch #BogdanKipko Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.  YOUR NEXT STEP: If you don't have a home church, then your next step of faith is to click this link and fill out the digital connect card. We would love to connect with you: https://bit.ly/4g9b4Gm If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am!  CONNECT WITH FORWARD: For more information, please visit: www.forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram: @forwardirvine.

The Gospel Of John: Behold Your King

In this powerful message from John 19:7–16, Pastor Dmitry walks through the climactic trial of Jesus and contrasts two competing kingdoms: the way of Caesar and the way of Christ. As Pilate wrestles with fear, power, and control, we’re confronted with a timeless question: Who is really your King? Through the themes of The Son of God, Authority from Above, and The Day of Preparation, this sermon reveals Jesus not as a helpless victim, but as the sovereign King willingly moving toward the cross according to the Father’s plan. In a world driven by power, status, influence, and self-glory, Jesus calls us to reject the way of Caesar and embrace the way of surrender, faith, and obedience. John points us to Jesus as the true Passover Lamb—the One who takes away the sins of the world. The invitation is simple yet life-changing: Behold and Believe. Look at Christ. Treasure Christ. Follow Christ. Because what captures your gaze ultimately shapes your life. Let's get ready to find hope in Jesus, by listening to this message.  YOUR NEXT STEP: If you don't have a home church, then your next step of faith is to click this link and fill out the digital connect card. We would love to connect with you: https://bit.ly/4g9b4Gm If this message encouraged you and inspired you to boldly follow Jesus, we ask that you share it with a friend by sending them this message! We help YOU find hope in Jesus. We can't wait to see you in person at Forward Church in Irvine, every Sunday at 11 am!  CONNECT WITH FORWARD: For more information, please visit: www.forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram: @forwardirvine.