Righteousness & Mercy

Don explores the tension between righteousness and mercy through the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. When Jesus extends mercy to a wealthy tax collector who profited from oppression, the crowd grumbles-they wanted judgment, not relationship. This sermon examines how we navigate similar tensions today: calling out injustice while believing transformation is possible, finding purpose in our rage while extending radical mercy, and discovering that justice emerges not despite mercy, but because of it. Watch as we discover that mercy isn't a compromise of justice — it's the pathway to it.

Don TorranceForefront ChurchMarch 22, 2026mercy, justice, zacchaeus, immigration, transformation

These Bodies: Body Image: Let the Transformation Begin | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins

Rev. Venida culminates the These Bodies Sermon Series with a message on Body Image. With so many brand and beauty standards attempting to influence how we present ourselves, as well as expectations surrounding how our bodies should behave, Rev. Venida challenges us to renew our minds and to be transformed to the extent that we see ourselves as the beloved of God.

We Will Not Be Silent: Women Who Use Their Voice | Rev. Venida Rodman Jenkins

Rev. Venida opens up Forefront’s new sermon series with a spotlight on women - women who are courageous and unyielding - women who persevere and refuse to be silent. Women who have for centuries, and will continue to, used their voices and God-given gifting to help transform and liberate lives. Rev. Venida encourages us to learn from their stories and use our voices as well.