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Welcome to the Forward Church Irvine Podcast! Here you will find audio content from Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior And Founding Pastor of Forward Church and other Forward Church Pastors. 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, please visit forwardchurchirvine.com and follow us on Instagram @forwardirvine.
Episodes
234 episodes
How Do You Have Peace Before Things Get Better?
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 Forwar...
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What Are You Depending on Besides God?
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 Forwar...
Stuck So Long You Stopped Hoping?
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 Forwar...
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 Forwar...
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 Forwar...
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 C...
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 hum...
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 confront...
The Gospel Of John: Behold the Man
In this message, “Behold the Man,” Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks through John 18:38–19:6 (ESV) and explores one of the most sobering realities in Scripture: you can stand face-to-face with truth and still walk away unchanged. Pilate r...
Mother’s Day 2026: Faith That Stays
In this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks through 2 Timothy 1:3–7 and explores how godly generations are formed through intentional discipleship, faithful presence, and courageous faith. Looking at the example of Timothy’s mother,...
The Gospel Of John: The Truth You Can't Ignore
In this message from John 18:28–38 (ESV), Pastor Bogdan Kipko explores what happens when truth stands right in front of us—and we still miss it. Pilate comes face-to-face with Jesus, hears the truth clearly, recognizes His innocence, and yet st...
The Gospel Of John: The Two Fires
What happens when your faith fails under pressure? And what does Jesus do when you fall apart?In this powerful message from John 18:12–27 titled “The Two Fires,” Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks verse-by-verse through Peter’s de...
The Gospel Of John: How To Survive Suffering
What does John 18:1–11 reveal about Jesus when everything looks out of control? In this powerful sermon, we see that Jesus is not a victim—but fully sovereign over His suffering. In How To Survive Suffering, Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks verse-by-v...
The Gospel Of John: The Church Jesus Dreamed Of
What does Jesus actually want for His church? In John 17:20–26, we hear Jesus pray—and what He asks for might challenge everything we expect about faith, unity, and purpose.In this message, The Church Jesus Dreamed Of, Pa...
From Doubt To Devotion | Easter Sunday 2026 | Pastor Bogdan Kipko
In this powerful Easter message titled “From Doubt To Devotion,” Pastor Bogdan Kipko walks us through John 20:24-29, focusing on the familiar yet often misunderstood story of Thomas. While many label him “Doubting Thomas,” the sermon rev...
The Sinfulness Of Sin | Good Friday 2026 | Pastor Bogdan Kipko
In this powerful Good Friday message, Pastor Bogdan Kipko unpacks Romans 3:9–26, where the Apostle Paul delivers a devastating courtroom indictment against the entire human race. Both Jews and Gentiles stand equally “under sin,” with no one rig...
Called Out And Sent Forward
In this powerful sermon on John 17:6–19, we step into one of the most intimate moments in Scripture—Jesus praying for His disciples just before the cross. This message explores what it truly means to be chosen by God, to live differently in a w...
The Gospel Of John: What Is Eternal Life
In the quiet moments of life, when everything else fades, what if the deepest joy isn't in escaping hardship—but in truly knowing God? Jesus prays in John 17:1-5, revealing that eternal life isn't a distant destination... it's an ...
The Gospel Of John: Unshakable Peace in a Crushing World
In a world full of crushing pressure and inevitable hardship, Jesus promises unshakable peace that doesn't depend on circumstances. Dive into this powerful sermon on John 16:25–33, where Pastor Bogdan Kipko unpacks Jesus' farewell words to His ...
The Gospel Of John: The Pain Before The Promise
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in the painful middle of a story, wondering when the breakthrough will come? What if the deepest sorrow you're walking through right now is actually the labor pain leading to unbreakable joy? In this powerfu...
One More Thought Episode One: Learning To Number Our Days
One More Thought is a supplemental teaching podcast from Pastor Bogdan Kipko of Forward Church in Irvine, created to share the biblical insights, theological depth, and pastoral reflections that don’t always fit into a Sunday sermon....
Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men
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 spiritua...
Characters Of Christmas: Mary The Mother Of Jesus
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 earne...