Answers with Bayless Conley

God used the prophet Jeremiah to speak a message of hope into the lives of the Jewish captives in Babylon—words that apply to us today as well. In "Overturning Hopelessness," Bayless Conley uncovers important truths you must embrace in order to overturn hopelessness and look forward to the future God has for you. Listen and rejoice as you realize that God cares for you and has a plan for you.

Scripture says Jesus calls us by our name, meaning He speaks to us as individuals. And Jesus summed up the heart of our responsibility as Christians when He said,  "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me."  (John 10:27) In his message "Listening Ears and Obedient Hearts," Pastor Bayless Conley shares a well-known Old Testament story to show you that God delights when we listen...

The Ten Commandments were a lot like God's wedding vows to His people—establishing the foundation for a healthy relationship between Israel and the Lord. And when you read them in this way, they provide timeless principles for how you can build a thriving marriage as well. In part 3 of his message "The Ten Commandments of Marriage," Pastor Bayless takes a look at the final four commandments to sho...

God looked at His people, Israel, as His bride. He considered Himself married to them—showing how close God wants to be with His people. So when He gave them the Ten Commandments, they were as much as anything a set of marriage vows. And in part 2 of "The Ten Commandments of Marriage," Pastor Bayless Conley examines the fifth and sixth commandments to show you the importance of gratitude and forgi...

Great marriages don't just happen, and they require much more than passion. Great marriages are built on principles. And the Bible provides the very best principles for how you can build a thriving marriage. In his message "The Ten Commandments of Marriage," Pastor Bayless Conley takes a look at God's wedding vows with His bride, Israel, and shows you how the Ten Commandments are as relevant for m...

One of the ways the devil comes into people's lives is through resentment and unforgiveness. And unresolved anger and bitterness can open the door to sickness. In this powerful and convicting message "The Healing Power of Forgiveness," Pastor Bayless Conley shows you how vital forgiveness is to your own healing and freedom. Listen and discover the gift forgiveness can be in your life.

When you embrace God's thoughts, you'll experience rich blessings like joy, peace, mercy, and fruitfulness—but holding on to God's thoughts means releasing your own. And in part two of his message "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World," Pastor Bayless Conley shows you the thoughts you need to abandon if you're to embrace God's thoughts. You'll discover that despite how things may appear, God is...

How we think and what we think sets the course for our lives. That's why we must embrace God's thoughts. And in part one of his message "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World," Pastor Bayless Conley shows you what happens when you let go of your thoughts and embrace the thoughts of God. You'll discover that you don't have to be stuck where you are now and how God's thoughts bring freedom, joy, p...

As a Christian you are not exempt from the floods and fires of life. But God promises to be with you in the floods that try to overwhelm you and the fires that threaten to destroy you. And in his message "Getting Through Life's Floods and Fires" Pastor Bayless Conley opens the Scriptures to give you six words of wisdom to help you rise above life's floods and pass through the fires you face. Liste...

Scripture makes it clear that we are now living in the last days, and it tells us what society will look like during these times. And in the final part of his message series "Living in the Last Days," Pastor Bayless Conley offers some concluding observations about what society will look like and what the Church needs to do to set itself apart from the world around it. You'll gain a fresh understan...

As the Church living in the last days, there are certain features that should characterize our lives to set us apart from the society around us. And in part four of his message "Living in the Last Days," Pastor Bayless Conley gives you three key traits that you should display to the world as an opposite depiction of the society around you. You'll discover how building people up, being disciplined,...

Scripture paints a vivid picture of what society will look like in the End Times in which we are now living. And in part three of his message "Living in the Last Days," Pastor Bayless Conley examines the characteristics of last-days society and shows you the opposite side of those traits which the Church should display.  You'll discover how you are to live in the last of the last days in order to...

It's becoming more apparent than ever that we are living in the final moments of the final age. In part two of his message "Living in the Last Days," Bayless Conley examines where our society is headed in these last days, what the Church should look like as Christ's return draws nearer, and how all believers are called to live in this moment in history. You'll discover the hallmarks of end-times s...

Technically speaking, the last days began when God poured out His Spirit on the day of Pentecost. But are we now living in the last of the last days? In part one of his message "Living in the Last Days," Bayless Conley opens God's Word to uncover specific reasons why our generation is indeed living in the end times, how you are to live as a Christian, and why it's exciting to be living in the last...

On the cross of Calvary, Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world once and for all. He was bruised, beaten, and crushed so we could be made whole. He bore our sins so we could bear His righteousness. And in his message "The Great Exchange," Pastor Bayless Conley challenges you to embrace the risen Savior and all that His cross means—most importantly, victory over sin, oppression, sickness, a...

Centuries before Christ went to the cross, God's servant Isaiah prophesied about what the Messiah would do to take away our sins and make us whole. And in his message "The Great Exchange," Pastor Bayless Conley examines Isaiah chapters 52 and 53 to show you what Jesus' substitutionary sacrifice on the cross accomplished for you. Listen and believe what Christ has done for you.

When God asks you to do something, it's always for your good. But sometimes we're so busy with our lives and so distracted that we never really hear what He has to say. And disobedience can open the door for troubles and heartache. In this insightful message, Bayless Conley shows you why and how to listen and obey the Lord. God wants to take you on the greatest adventure you'll ever be on, and you...

Statistics reveal that the average person influences tens of thousands of people in their lifetime. That means no matter what you do or what kind of personality you have, your life will definitely impact others. Will you have a positive or a negative influence? Bayless Conley shares how you can powerfully impact people for the gospel in his message "You Have Influence." Discover four ways you can...

God's Word is full of examples of strong women that God used to literally change the world. And in his message "Heroines of the Faith," Bayless Conley explores the lives of a few of these incredible women of faith—and shows you how God can use you or someone you know to be a person of powerful influence in the world.

God desires peace for you. But that does not mean He will just automatically give you peace – He will likely take you on a path from the problem to a place of peace. And in his message "Moving from Problem to Peace," Harrison Conley explores the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles to uncover two simple but indispensable steps on the pathway to peace. Listen today and discover how to move from pro...

Spiritual gifts can be a difficult topic—but God wants us to have clarity and certainty when it comes to this all-important subject. In his message "The Holy Spirit and His Gifts: The Power Gifts," Bayless Conley brings biblical truth to light about the spiritual gifts of power: miracles, special faith, and healing. You'll learn how each of these supernatural gifts can manifest in your life. And y...

Paul said in 1 Corinthians that the cross is foolishness to some, but for others it is the power of God. And in his message "The Three Crosses," Bayless Conley examines the very different attitudes and actions toward Jesus of the two thieves that were crucified with Him on Calvary and how you also must decide how you'll respond to Jesus.

God wants us to be clear about the gifts of the Holy Spirit—yet there's a real lack of clarity when it comes to this subject today. Bayless Conley shines some critical light on the spiritual gifts of prophecy and tongues with his message "The Holy Spirit and His Gifts: The Vocal Gifts." You'll learn what the gifts look like manifested in your life. And you'll discover how you can have the right at...

First Corinthians 12 talks about many different kinds of gifts given by the Holy Spirit. Among these are the revelation gifts—the word of knowledge, the word of wisdom, and the discerning of spirits. In his message "The Holy Spirit and His Gifts: The Revelation Gifts," Bayless Conley shows you how these three gifts may manifest themselves in your life—and how you can use them to boldly advance the...

Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would equip and empower believers as they carry out the work of the Great Commission. And in his message "The Holy Spirit and His Gifts," Bayless Conley shows you how the gifts of the Spirit manifest in your life and how you can utilize them to take the gospel to a lost and dying world. Discover how you can let the Holy Spirit work supernaturally through you tod...