Answers with Bayless Conley

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...

There's something incredibly powerful about a mother's influence—sometimes unseen, but undeniably strong. In "The Unseen Influence of a Godly Woman," Pastor Harrison Conley shares the story of Lois and Eunice—Timothy's grandmother and mother—who shaped the young pastor and left a legacy that changed the world. You'll see how God's grace abounds even when the family ideal is lacking, and how He can...

Joshua was a man whose influence held an entire nation steady for God all the days of his life. In "Leadership Lessons from the Life of Joshua," Pastor Bayless shows how Joshua's faith can serve as a pattern for your own. You'll see the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people who will encourage you to trust God in hard times. You'll also learn how to rise after failure—to "get up"...

Too often today, people quit before their race is finished. Some let fear, hardship, or even foolish choices rob them of the long, fruitful life God intends. Continuing in his series from Philippians with the message "Faith to Finish Well," Pastor Bayless shares how you can live with the same confidence of finishing well that the apostle Paul had—even while he was in prison. You'll discover how fo...

Too many people today let go of their expectations and hopes far too easily. But the apostle Paul said, "According to my earnest expectation and hope... in nothing I shall be ashamed." Even in prison, he held fast to his confident expectation that God would see him through.  In this message from his Philippians series called "Living with Earnest Expectation," Pastor Bayless shares how, when we pra...

Many believers struggle because their lives are filled with the wrong things. But God wants us to be filled with the fruits of righteousness so we can live in a way that glorifies Him. In this next message from his series on Philippians, "The Choice to Rejoice," Pastor Bayless shares how God lovingly prunes His people so they can bear more fruit in their lives. Drawing from Paul's time in prison,...

Many in our culture today think of Jesus as unapproachable, aloof, and even distant. But the Bible paints a very different picture. In his special Easter message, "The Invitation of Easter," Pastor Harrison Conley reminds you that Jesus meets us right where we are—in our exhaustion, our failure, and in our hunger. You'll be encouraged that the Lord provides exactly what you need, right when you ne...

In this world, it can sometimes be hard to fit in. But if you're a part of God's family, you have a place at the Father's table. You belong. And when you realize your position in Christ, it will change how you live, pray, interact with others, and look at problems. It will change everything. So listen in as Pastor Bayless Conley explores Jesus' final words before the cross in his message "What Is...

The apostle Paul urged the Philippian believers not to take offense—to be free of animosity, anger, and bitterness.  In this message from his Philippians series called "Don't Take Offense," Pastor Bayless reveals how you can keep offense from taking root, and instead cultivate peace, joy, and spiritual fruit that glorifies God. You'll find out how that fruit grows as you submit to God's correction...

Love is powerful—but as the apostle Paul reminds us, it must be expressed within the guidelines of knowledge and discernment. Continuing his series in Philippians with his message, "Loving God's Way," Pastor Bayless explains that God's love is meant to be expressed through giving and forgiving—but always within the guiding limitations of Scripture and the Holy Spirit's leading. You'll discover how...

Everyone experiences strained and broken relationships. But it doesn't have to stay that way—God shows us how to go from strife to peace. In "Lessons at the Well," Pastor Bayless dives into six biblical stories to show how you can move from strife, envy, and accusation to peace and fruitfulness. You'll discover practical keys to help resolve disputes, break the cycle of offense, and live with a he...

Every single person is either in Adam or in Christ—still under sin and death, or made alive in Jesus. So it's vital we lead others to make the right decision while there is an opportunity to do so. In this message, "The Narrow Way," from his Philippians series, Pastor Bayless dives into the apostle Paul's reminder that "He who began a good work... will complete it." You'll discover why it's worth...

Arrested and beaten, the apostle Paul and his disciple Silas were thrown into prison. Yet still they sang praises to God. In "Praise Your Way Out," from his series on Philippians, Pastor Bayless shares some powerful lessons from Paul and Silas' imprisonment. You'll discover that often the best way out of a tough situation is to praise your way out. And you'll learn how this act of faith helped pla...

If you want your relationships with others to flourish, your relationship with God needs to flourish first.     In "Building a Great Marriage," Pastor Bayless teaches from Ephesians 5 on how wives are called to respect their husbands and husbands are called to love their wives just as Christ loved the Church.   You'll learn why this cycle of love and respect—and the command for a husband to "leave...

The most important thing you can give to another person is the gospel of Jesus Christ. In "God's Bigger Plan," a message from his series on Philippians, Pastor Bayless shares that God is always working on a far bigger plan than we can see. You'll discover from Paul's story of going to Macedonia how it's important to prepare and be fruitful where you're planted. And you'll gain insight into how God...

The book of Philippians has often been called "the Epistle of Joy." In it, the apostle Paul reminds believers that they are citizens of heaven—and that heaven is their true home. In the first message of his series on Philippians, "Your True Citizenship," Pastor Bayless encourages you that God has determined your boundaries here on earth for a purpose. You'll discover why obedience and God's timing...

Jesus prayed for oneness among believers in John 17. But the truth is that unity doesn't necessarily mean uniformity. In "The Prayer of Jesus," Pastor Harrison Conley walks through this incredible prayer Jesus prayed for His followers. You'll discover how Jesus prayed for your sanctification and protection, and that His joy would be fulfilled in you. And you'll be encouraged as you discover what i...