Forward City Church – Details, episodes & analysis

In this powerful sermon, North Wind, we explore how God uses the winds of repentance, brokenness, and obedience to bring true revival. Drawing from Ezekiel 37, Jeremiah, and 2 Chronicles, this message calls believers to open their hearts, respond to prophetic declaration, and understand the cost of genuine anointing.

Revival doesn’t begin with emotion, it begins with repentance. Let the North Wind blow and awaken dry bones to life again.

Pastor Travis Greene delivers a powerful message titled “Word Carrier” at Forward City Church, reminding us that when God speaks, His Word must be carried, believed, and birthed. This sermon explores the power, reliability, and peace found in God’s Word, encouraging believers to trust what God has spoken—even before they see it fulfilled.

“No word from God will ever fail.” (Luke 1:37)

Be encouraged, challenged, and strengthened as you listen.

PLEASE DON’T BE SHADY 🌿

Scripture:
Jonah 4:1–5 (NIV)

But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.
2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.
3 Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”
4 But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
5 Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.

GOD IS A PLANNER 🗓️

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

➡️ God’s plans aren’t random — they’re intentional.
➡️ He doesn’t just react; He already has a route.

GOD IS A PREPARER ⚙️

Jonah 1:1–3, 2:10 (NIV)

The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.”
But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish…
And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

➡️ Even when Jonah ran, God was preparing what he’d need to return.
➡️ The storm, the ship, and the fish were all part of the preparation — not the punishment.

GOD IS A PLANTER 🌱

Jonah 4:5 (NIV)

Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.

➡️ God doesn’t just plan or prepare; He plants — people, seeds, and seasons.
➡️ Every plant in your life serves a purpose — to shade, shape, or show you something.

5 TRENDS OF SHADY PEOPLE 🕶️

Shady people choose comfort over compassion.
 They care more about their seat than someone’s soul.

Shady people have selective grace.
 They want forgiveness for themselves but justice for everybody else.

Shady people are easily offended.
 They confuse correction with rejection.

Shady people mistake results for relationship.
 They celebrate outcomes but neglect intimacy.

Shady people want to cover themselves.
 They hide under shade instead of walking in light.

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OFFERING | WAYS TO GIVE

Were you blessed by this word? Partner with us and give toward the vision of Forward City! We have made giving easy:

- Text - Text 4WARD (AMOUNT) to 77977

Example: Text 4WARD 20 to 77977

- Visit our website: https://forwardcitychurch.com/  or https://forwardcitychurch.com/?page_id=108  

- Download the app: https://qrco.de/be2Fio 

SALVATION

Did you dedicate or rededicate your life to Christ during this service? If so, click here so that we can talk about what that means and pray with you:  https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/261933  

OR Text HOME to 803-598-1128

PRAYER REQUESTS

If you have any requests for prayer, please submit them here: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/75869 

Subscribe to the latest sermons:  https://www.youtube.com/@ForwardCityChurch

Stay up to date with latest events: https://linktr.ee/4wardcitychurch 

FIRST TIME VIEWER?

If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about engaging with Forward City Church, please click here so that we can connect with you: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/64389 

ENGAGE 

Want to connect and partner with us? https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/52386   

OFFERING | WAYS TO GIVE

Were you blessed by this word? Partner with us and give toward the vision of Forward City! We have made giving easy:

- Text - Text 4WARD (AMOUNT) to 77977

Example: Text 4WARD 20 to 77977

- Visit our website: https://forwardcitychurch.com/  or https://forwardcitychurch.com/?page_id=108  

- Download the app: https://qrco.de/be2Fio 

SALVATION

Did you dedicate or rededicate your life to Christ during this service? If so, click here so that we can talk about what that means and pray with you:  https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/261933  

OR Text HOME to 803-598-1128

PRAYER REQUESTS

If you have any requests for prayer, please submit them here: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/75869 

Subscribe to the latest sermons:  https://www.youtube.com/@ForwardCityChurch

Stay up to date with latest events: https://linktr.ee/4wardcitychurch 

FIRST TIME VIEWER?

If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about engaging with Forward City Church, please click here so that we can connect with you: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/64389 

ENGAGE 

Want to connect and partner with us? https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/52386   

OFFERING | WAYS TO GIVE

Were you blessed by this word? Partner with us and give toward the vision of Forward City! We have made giving easy:

- Text - Text 4WARD (AMOUNT) to 77977

Example: Text 4WARD 20 to 77977

- Visit our website: https://forwardcitychurch.com/  or https://forwardcitychurch.com/?page_id=108  

- Download the app: https://qrco.de/be2Fio 

SALVATION

Did you dedicate or rededicate your life to Christ during this service? If so, click here so that we can talk about what that means and pray with you:  https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/261933  

OR Text HOME to 803-598-1128

PRAYER REQUESTS

If you have any requests for prayer, please submit them here: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/75869 

Subscribe to the latest sermons:  https://www.youtube.com/@ForwardCityChurch

Stay up to date with latest events: https://linktr.ee/4wardcitychurch 

FIRST TIME VIEWER?

If you are a first time viewer and want to learn more about engaging with Forward City Church, please click here so that we can connect with you: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/64389 

ENGAGE 

Want to connect and partner with us? https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/52386   

OFFERING | WAYS TO GIVE

Were you blessed by this word? Partner with us and give toward the vision of Forward City! We have made giving easy:

- Text - Text 4WARD (AMOUNT) to 77977

Example: Text 4WARD 20 to 77977

- Visit our website: https://forwardcitychurch.com/  or https://forwardcitychurch.com/?page_id=108  

- Download the app: https://qrco.de/be2Fio 

SALVATION

Did you dedicate or rededicate your life to Christ during this service? If so, click here so that we can talk about what that means and pray with you:  https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/261933  

OR Text HOME to 803-598-1128

PRAYER REQUESTS

If you have any requests for prayer, please submit them here: https://myforwardcity.churchcenter.com/people/forms/75869