Front Range Church Messages: Recent Episodes
Front Range Christian Church
Weekly messages from Front Range Christian Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. Check out our website at frontrange.org for more info.
Join as we welcome Pastor Brandon Yates to the podcast after his Sunday message at Front Range.
Welcome to our new series, Digital Detox. Join us as we explore what a digital detox and what it means for us.
In this episode of After The Message, we talk about Shannon speaking on stage, microphone problems, and all things Pentecost. What is it and why is it important?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/series-hub
In this episode of After The Message, we discuss the importance of plants, the awesome Front Range Women's Retreat, why it's important that we see ourselves as sheep, the importance of the Good Shepherd, and how to truly find rest.
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/series-hub
In this episode of After The Message, we talk about Easter services and al things about the week we call Holy Week.
0:00 - Intro
4:28 - What didn't make it into the message?
8:10 - What would Jerusalem been like on Palm Sunday?
11:45 - How does Jesus challenge their view of the Messiah?
13:55 - Why did Jesus clear the temple during this week?
20:20 - What is the spiritual significance of the Last Supper?
26:17 - What's so important about seeing Jesus' humanity praying in the garden?
31:55 - Thoughts on Goof Friday and Resurrection Sunday
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/series-hub
In this Episode of After The Message, we talk about Easter, Jonny's upcoming message, John vs Peter, what Shannon is wearing for Easter, how reliable is the Bible, and the armor of God in spiritual warfare.
00:00 Intro
6:40 What didn't make it into the message?
23:06 Why are the helmet and sword paired so closely?
26:33 What are some common lies that we deal with concerning salvation?
27:57 Why is the sword the only offensive weapon listed?
29:45 Can the sword be used to hurt others?
37:16 How do we be proactive in spiritual warfare?
43:21 How do I use my sword?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/battle
In this episode of After the Message, we talk about Wayne's World, daylight savings, scary movies, peace, and how to grow our faith
00:00 Intro
4:20 What didn't make it into the message?
9:06 Why is The Gospel described as something we wear on our feet?
12:12 What happens if you don't have those shoes?
15:18 How does our faith help with spiritual attacks?
20:17 How do we increase our faith?
27:41 How is faith different than positive thinking?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/battle
In this episode of After The Message, we talk about U.S.A. Hockey, Diablo II, Front Range Flavius, spiritual warfare, and how to find truth.
00:00 Intro
6:16 What didn't make it into the message?
11:50 Is all truth God's truth?
19:10 Literal truth vs metaphorical truth in the Bible
23:16 Are we responsible at all for our righteousness?
30:02 How do I let the Holy Spirit lead me to truth?
39:19 How to put on the Belt of Truth and Breastplate of Righteousness
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that we can answer on the next episode. https://www.frontrange.org/battle
In this episode of After The Message, we talk about the Super Bowl, Jonny's football skills, how to heal from past mistakes, and how to still lead regardless of what you have done in the past.
0:00 Intro
4:50 Why are there so many Trump supporters at churches?
11:05 What if your leader is a hypocrite?
18:44 What didn't make it into the message?
27:12 Can God still use me in leadership despite my messy past?
29:23 How do I heal when I'm still dealing with consequences from my past?
33:26 How does the church help people feel safe from their past?
37:53 How did Mary have faith and Thomas didn't?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that can answer on next weeks episode. https://www.frontrange.org/honest
In this episode of After The Message, we dive into church hurt. What is is, what it isn't, how to prevent it and how to move forward from it.
00:00 Intro
2:30 What is church hurt?
11:20 When do you go back to help build a better church?
18:10 How do you deal with unhealthy church leaders?
26:58 How do we trust again after church hurt?
33:53 What does accountability look like for leaders that have caused harm?
45:38 What can I do to help others in this?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that can answer on next weeks episode. https://www.frontrange.org/honest
In this episode we talk about Shannon being a Patriots fan, how the Bible was created, and how to heal from sexual brokenness.
00:00 - Intro
3:50 - What didn't make it into the message?
15:10 - Do I have a place in the Kingdom if I'm sexually impure?
19:30 - How do you run from your own thoughts?
24:15 - How do you heal when justice doesn't happen?
31:53 - Who is impacted the most by sexual immorality?
38:40 - What does God intend me to do if I have same-sex attraction?
47:02 - How do you get past the shame of sexual sin?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that can answer on next weeks episode. https://www.frontrange.org/honest
In this week's episode of After the Message, we talk about football, Lord of the Rings, arcade games, how to forgive others, and how to forgive ourselves.
0:00 Intro
6:30 What didn't make it into the message?
9:16 Who is forgiveness for?
19:50 How do I teach forgiveness to a child?
26:42 If I forgive, how is the person punished?
32:15 How do we forgive when the person won't change?
42:06 What does reconciliation look like?
51:50 How do I forgive myself?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that can answer on next weeks episode. https://www.frontrange.org/honest
In this episode of After the Message we talk about doubt. Where does it come from? Is It bad? What can we do about it? We also answer many of your questions you sent in.
0:49 What didn't make it into the message?
8:34 How do you stay close to community when you were forced into isolation?
12:38 Do you believe in the devil and hell?
15:23 Was Jesus actually sinless?
21:20 Why do bad things happen to good people?
26:27 How do I know that I'm really saved?
31:25 Did other disciples have doubt?
34:18 Can doubt strengthen your faith?
36:12 What do I do if I'm doubting scripture?
Be sure to check out our series hub for this series for more resources and to submit your questions that can answer on next weeks episode. https://www.frontrange.org/honest
Be sure to listen to the end of the episode for instructions on how to enter our giveaway for a $50 gift card to the movies!
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In this episode we give you a behind the scenes look at church finances. We talk about where the money goes and how we make financial decisions.
In this episode of After The Message, we talk about ninjas, Cowboys fans, contentment, different ways to engage with Halloween, and how to use Halloween as an opportunity to meet your neighbors.
In this episode of "After The Message," we talk about boiled peanuts, guest speaker Shane Wood, how we choose our message series, why we don't always preach verse by verse, and what to expect for Front Range next year.
In this episode of "After The Message," we talk about sushi, Georgia football, the complexities of reading the book of Revelation, why people seem to be so passionate about the end time, and how much of Revelation is literal.
In this episode of "After the Message," we address the impact of the horrific events from the week before - the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the school shooting in Evergreen. Then we talk about the new series we just started - It's The End Of The World As We Know It and go deeper on how to read the book of Revelation.
0:00 Intro
4:15 Recent Events
35:40 New Series
38:00 What didn't make it into the message?
In this episode of "After the Message," we dive deeper into the complex conversation of immigration and how we are to respond as Christians. Learn what didn’t make it into the sermon, from personal anecdotes to powerful research on immigration in the US and beyond. Pastor Ernest also shares an incredible story and encouragement that you don't want to miss.
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In this episode of "After the Message," we replace Pastor Jonny with Pastor John Mark Redwine (lead pastor of The Gathering Church in Asheville, NC). He shares a little more of his story and dives deeper into the topic of mental health. We also cover topics like:
- How to address mental health as a Christian.
- What to do about boundaries with family members.
- How to be vulnerable with others.
- How to find a Christian Counselor.
- And much more!
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In this episode of "After the Message," Pastor Ernest opens up about the biggest surprises and challenges from his recent Sunday message on the theology of sexuality. Learn what didn’t make it into the sermon, from personal anecdotes to powerful research on Christian marriage and the sexual ethic it promotes. We also explore:
- How God’s redemption brings healing for survivors of sexual abuse, using scripture, prayer, counseling, and community.
- What the Bible has to say about homosexuality.
- The legacy and critiques of “purity culture” across generations and churches.
- Why clear communication is crucial in marriage—including the importance of scheduling date nights and serving one another authentically.
- How we as the church can love people no matter what.
Recommended Resource: “Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?” by Preston Sprinkle.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the sanctity of life and wrestle with some of the hardest questions surrounding faith, justice, and morality. Can you be pro-life and still support the death penalty? How do we reconcile God’s commands in Scripture with His mercy and grace? Join us as we unpack these challenging conversations, share personal stories, and explore what it really means to value life from a biblical perspective.
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