Belay Church Podcast

The components of a solid foundation found in Matthew 7:24-28

Looking at the Belay Discipleship Pathway, inspired by Matthew 7:13-23

Learn about the four anchors of our community: belong, believe, become, and belay

A warning about judgmental attitudes from Matthew 7:1-6

3 cures for worry from Matthew 6:25-34

3 Things to understand about possessions and wealth from Matthew 6:19–24

Answers to 8 questions about fasting from Matthew 6:16-18

Jesus teaches us three things about prayer in Matthew 6:1-10.

Three things to remember about Easter from Matthew 28:1–10.

Paul & Patty Durbin and Guillaume & Delphine Gauvain answer 12 questions submitted by the Belay fam.

Jesus teaches three things about giving in Matthew 6:1-4.

What does Jesus in Me provide? And what can we learn about that in the final chapter of Acts? Paul and his fellow prisoners, along with a group of prison guards have crashed onto the ancient island of Malta — a dreadful and terrifying bunch of sea rats to be sure! However, the islanders do not run in fear. On contrary, they welcome the prisoners and soldiers with open arms and warm hospitality. Ho...

Can Jesus in me make me a better leader? Absolutely! In Acts 27, we find the Apostle Paul on a prison-ship sailing across the Mediterranean Sea. His shipmates are a soldiers and few hundred fellow prisoners. Sounds like an impossible place for Paul to have leadership, right? Wrong. Despite his low position, and because he has “Jesus in Me,” Paul retains his prisoner-status, but ends up having mira...

What is it about Jesus in Me that makes me confident—and what can we learn about that in Acts, chapter 25 and 26? In these chapters of Acts, we find the Apostle Paul in prison. He’s gone through a few so-called trials, where he was unfairly accused and had no representation other than himself. A place any of us would likely feel afraid and vulnerable. But, not Paul. In fact, he exudes a confidence...

What does it mean to have Jesus as my Defender? And what can we learn about that in Acts 24? Once again, we find the Apostle Paul in court. Different setting, and a few different people, but the same baseless accusations. However, Paul isn’t shaken or concerned. In fact, he’s quite calm! How so? Well, Paul made three big discoveries about Jesus being his defender.

If the Christian faith could be summed up one one word, “hope” would be a very strong candidate. In Acts, chapter 23, the Apostle Paul is brought before a court of his peers, who level baseless accusations against him. Despite the uncertainty of his life and future, Paul discovered three realities that gave him an unshakable hope.

The ancient city of Philadelphia—present day Alasehir, Turkey—once sat at the crossroads of civilization. Many called it the “Gateway to the East,” and Jesus called his church to seize the opportunity that living there provided. Revelation 3:7-13 (NIV) “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no on...

Sardis was once a powerful city, proud of it’s reputation of being an invincible city. Sadly, because the city slept, enemy armies were able to easily take it over. The city failed to wake up. Jesus reminds the church in Sardis of their city’s history, and lets them know they, too, are sleeping. Depending on their reputation of being “alive,” He lets them know that they are actually asleep, and ne...

Why Do We say Good Friday is Good? We'll take a look at the seven final statements from Jesus on the cross to learn what made this day so good.