Answers with Bayless Conley

Can God really show mercy to people who seem beyond redemption? In this third message from the book of Jonah, "When Mercy Offends," Pastor Bayless explores God's compassion toward Nineveh—and Jonah's struggle to accept it. You'll discover how bitterness, unforgiveness, and pride can harden our hearts, and why forgiveness ultimately sets us free. Listen and be reminded that God is rich in mercy tow...

Is it possible to worship God outwardly, yet still have a heart that's far from Him? In "Worthless Worship and a Woman with Great Faith," Pastor Bayless shows you how man-made ideas and traditions can too often replace God's Word—resulting in worship that is empty and without power. He then contrasts that with the Syrophoenician woman whose faith refused to quit. You'll see what real faith looks l...

What happens when what you believe is tested in real life? In his message "The Seed, the Storm, and the Sovereign Savior," Pastor Harrison Conley shares how what you hear shapes who you become—and how the truth you receive in calm moments is revealed under pressure. You'll discover how to trust Jesus not just in theory, but when the storms of life hit, and recognize the One who is with you in the...

What happens when you run from what God has told you to do? In this second message from the book of Jonah, "When God Turns You Around," Pastor Bayless shows you how disobedience leads you downward and how God, in His mercy, can use storms to get your attention and turn you back. You'll see how one person's choices can affect many, why you can't run from God's call, and how He pursues you even when...

Have you ever known what God wanted you to do… but held back? In his first message from the book of Jonah, "When God Says Go," Pastor Bayless walks through Jonah's call to "arise, go, and cry out"—and how easy it is to resist God's direction when it involves people we'd rather avoid. You'll discover God's heart for the lost, how believers can often become inward-focused, and why every follower of...

True security comes from knowing God is your source—and that security changes how you live. In this next message from his Philippians series, "Trusting God as Your Source," Pastor Bayless explains why giving is part of kingdom life and how fruit abounds to your account when you support gospel work. You'll also see how God's promise to supply your needs is tied to a heart that gives in faith. Liste...

There is more to you than meets the eye. You are a spirit being. You have a soul. You live in a physical body. In this encouraging message, Pastor Bayless walks through three remarkable stories from Mark chapter 5 that reveal how Jesus brings freedom to the whole person. You'll see how Christ delivers an oppressed soul, heals a broken body, and even restores life where all hope seemed lost. These...

God not only promises peace—He shows you how to keep it. In this message from his series Lessons from Philippians, Pastor Bayless reveals how your thought life determines whether peace remains or fades. You'll discover why meditating on what is true, noble, and pure protects your heart, and you'll learn the secret of being content whether facing need or abundance. When your trust is anchored in Go...

Worry and anxiety don't have to control your life. In this message from his series "Lessons from Philippians," Pastor Bayless explains how you can break the worry habit and experience the peace of God. You'll learn how acknowledging God in prayer, making specific requests, and giving thanks positions your heart to receive what God has promised.  When you apply these biblical principles, God's peac...

It's easy to drift spiritually, to hit the snooze button on eternity and live as if Christ's return is distant or irrelevant. But you don't have to! In "Living in Light of Jesus' Return," Pastor Harrison Conley reminds you that the day of the Lord will come like a thief. You'll be challenged to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to live ready—keeping your eyes...

It's possible to witness the power of God and still walk away unchanged. Over time, disappointment and unbelief can quietly harden your heart, even while you're surrounded by truth. In "Healings and Hard Hearts," Pastor Bayless looks at the Pharisees and explains how people can repeatedly resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit until their hearts grow calloused. As he puts it, the same sun that m...

Strife, worry, and rigidity can quietly undermine your faith and rob you of peace. Left unchecked, they can damage relationships and open the door to even greater trouble. In "Lessons from Philippians: Let Your Gentleness Be Known," Pastor Bayless challenges you to stand fast in the Lord, fight strife like a poisonous serpent, and let your gentleness be known to all. You'll learn why unity matters...

Every day, you leave an imprint on others. Your words and attitudes leave their mark on the souls of people around you. So what message are you leaving? In "Lessons from Philippians: The Imprint You Leave," Pastor Bayless shows you what it means to live as a colony of heaven in a world set on earthly things. You'll be challenged to stand fast in the Lord, to refuse a life ruled by the flesh, and t...

Many people live weighed down by debt, shame, regret, and spiritual captivity—never realizing their freedom has already been announced. In "Jesus, Our Jubilee," Pastor Bayless reveals how the year of Jubilee was a year of release, restoration, and freedom—and how Jesus fulfilled it when He proclaimed "liberty to the captives" (Luke 4:18). What you could never pay, He canceled. What you forfeited,...

The apostle Paul was honest about not being where he wanted to be in the Christian life—and maybe you can relate. But he refused to stay stuck where he was. In this next message from his "Lessons from Philippians series, Keep Moving Forward," Pastor Bayless reminds you that growth isn't about perfection, but about direction. You'll discover what it means to forget what's behind and reach forward t...

The Bible is clear that all fall short of God's perfect standard, so what are you trusting in to be made right? In his message, "Lessons from Philippians: How to Be Made Right with God," Pastor Bayless explains that righteousness comes when faith in Jesus Christ alone makes us right with God. You'll discover how it's not religion, but relationship—an intimate, personal knowledge of Christ—that mak...

What do you do when sin, guilt, or shame make God feel distant—or leave you wondering if you're even welcome in His presence? In his message "A Prayer of Repentance," Pastor Harrison Conley explores Psalm 51, one of the most vulnerable, honest, and raw prayers in the Bible. You'll discover how this Psalm is a blueprint for how to approach God when you feel like you can't. And you'll find out how r...

Tough times are inevitable in life. So how can you rejoice when circumstances are hard?  In "Lessons from Philippians: Unspeakable Joy," Pastor Bayless explains that true joy does not depend on what's happening around us, but on the Lord. You'll discover why that truth is the safest place to be as a believer. And you'll be encouraged to trust in Jesus for your salvation rather than your own effort...

Many believers today struggle with exhaustion, overcommitment, or pressure. In those moments, it's essential to lean on God's mercy and wisdom. In this message from his series on Philippians "New Every Morning," Pastor Bayless dives into the story of how Epaphroditus "was sick almost to death, but God had mercy on him." You'll learn how reckless overwork can leave you exhausted, why caring for you...

What are the most important lessons you would want to pass on to the next generation? In this special Father's Day message, "Faith, Forgiveness, Faithfulness, and Fun," Pastor Bayless shares four essentials he longs to pass on to his own children and grandchildren. Discover why unforgiveness becomes a heavy weight no heart is meant to carry, why your word is sacred, how faith "comes by hearing" Go...

Sometimes your influence may feel small or unnoticed—but even then, God calls you to shine.  In this message from his Philippians series, "You Are the Light," Pastor Bayless shows you why believers are called to be "blameless and harmless," and "shine as lights in the world." You'll learn how your everyday choices can preach the gospel so people see your good works and glorify your Father. And you...

As believers, we are called to be transformed. But that transformation can sometimes feel confusing or slow. In his next message from Philippians, "What It Means to Work Out Your Salvation," Pastor Bayless explains what it truly means to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." You'll discover how the new inward life must be expressed in your attitudes and speech, and how sharing the...

You've been called to work with God—to co-labor with Him to bring the knowledge of Christ to our broken world. In his encouraging message "We Are God's Collaborators," Pastor Bayless shares how you can partner with God through prayer, proclamation, and planting seeds of the gospel. You'll discover the kind of prayer that moves heaven, see how proclaiming the gospel takes many forms, and you'll lea...

Unity and humility are the atmosphere where God commands a blessing.  In this next installment of his Philippians series, "Keys to Unlocking God's Blessing," Pastor Bayless unpacks the apostle Paul's passionate plea to believers: "Be like-minded, have the same love, be of one accord, of one mind." You'll learn how when God's people walk in unity, the anointing of the Holy Spirit flows freely—bring...

"Live as citizens of heaven," the apostle Paul wrote—reminding us that our lifestyle should reflect the fact that God is our King and heaven is our homeland. In this message from his series on Philippians, "Heaven Is Our Homeland," Pastor Bayless challenges you to let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ. You'll discover how the people around you can shape your faith, and why your relati...