Belay Church Podcast

In this message, Paul Durbin walks us through a portion of 1 Timothy 2, examining how Apostle Paul instructs Christians to pray. Drawing from his own experiences as a first-generation Christian, the Apostle Paul models four types of prayer: petitions (specific requests), prayers (general requests), intercession (humbly approaching the king), and thanksgiving (gratitude before the answer). The focu...

In this message by Pastor Paul Durbin, he discusses the essence and purpose of preaching in the context of a Christian community. He starts by affirming that preaching God’s Word is fundamental to a healthy church, citing Apostle Paul's guidance to Timothy on the necessity of preaching. He describes three types of preaching—Textual, which explores questions from specific Bible passages; Topical, w...

Pastor Paul shares a reflection on the theme of "Does it fit?" using personal anecdotes and scripture to explore what it means for worship elements to be fitting in church. He emphasized that everything done within a congregation should be aimed at building each other up and conducted in an orderly manner, as stated by Paul in 1 Corinthians. The sermon delved into the significance of music in wors...

Chris Trombetta shares his journey in missionary work, focusing on renovating churches while also providing outreach and evangelistic efforts. He emphasizes the importance of faith in receiving healing from God, detailing four areas of healing: the brokenhearted, the torn spirit, the restored soul, and physical healing. By illustrating biblical examples and personal anecdotes, Chris urges Belay to...

In this message by Pastor Paul Durbin, he explores the ingredients necessary for God to perform miracles through us, rather than just for us. He emphasizes three main points: having eyes that see beyond our own needs, developing a heart that feels with Christ-like compassion, and maintaining a mind that remembers and focuses on Jesus' previous acts of kindness. Paul encourages us to adopt these at...

In this message by guest speaker Jerrod Williams, he explores the power, authority, and significance of the name of Jesus. He emphasizes that the name of Jesus holds unparalleled power in the universe, offering salvation, healing, and victory over sin and Satan. Pastor Jerrod encourages Belay to pray, meet, and live in the name of Jesus, highlighting the transformation and miracles that can occur...

In this message by Pastor Paul Durbin, he emphasizes the importance of guarding your heart by examining the rules you live by, being honest about your motivation to follow Jesus, and being more mindful of what your heart consumes than what your mouth consumes. Through scriptural references and practical examples, Pastor Paul invites us to anchor our morality in the unchanging Word of God, apprecia...

Jared German candidly shares his life journey from being a missionary kid in the Philippines to struggling with addiction, depression, and a tumultuous relationship with faith. Born into a small-town Missouri family, his story is a heartfelt testament to his battles and the turnarounds that shaped him. From the streets of Manila to a jail cell in Missouri, Jared's tale embodies resilience and the...

In this message by Pastor Paul Durbin, he explores the question, 'What do I do if I am sinking?' through the story of Peter walking on water from Matthew 14. He emphasizes that being in difficult situations does not always mean a mistake has been made, and reassures listeners that Jesus is always interceding for us. Pastor Paul encourages recognizing God's presence, discerning between valid and in...

Pastor Paul Durbin explores the story of Jesus feeding thousands with five loaves and two fish from Matthew 14. He outlines five key ingredients for experiencing miracles: God's constant compassion, facing impossible situations, taking steps of faith, being thankful in advance, and having a willingness to share. Durbin emphasizes that while faith doesn't guarantee an automatic miracle, it is essen...

Nolan and Kami Sanders share their heartfelt journey and experiences as disciples of Jesus. They highlight the concept of discipleship, drawing from their personal stories of awakening to God's call from childhood and throughout adulthood. Together, they emphasize the importance of being apprentices to Jesus, sharing the gospel, and fostering simple church movements. Kami recounts her inspirationa...

This message by Paul Durbin delves into the warning from Jesus to beware of the influence of Herod and links it to contemporary culture. Through a study based on Matthew 14 and other biblical passages, Paul identifies five characteristics of Herod's influence: perceiving fear as fact, resisting anointed preaching, seeking ultimate cancellation, fearing people, and following the flesh. He uses pers...

Paul talks about the final section of Matthew 13: the Parable of the Net and Jesus's return to His hometown, Nazareth. This message addresses common lies that hinder belief in God's work: that it couldn't happen here, now, or to oneself. Emphasizing that faith is essential for experiencing God's miracles, the speaker encourages listeners to recognize God's power to work in their lives here and now...

In this message, Paul unpacks the parables of the treasure and the pearl in Matthew 13, and emphasizes three key lessons: God's immense love for people, the barriers that stand in the way of experiencing God's love (namely sin and previous allegiances), and the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made to redeem us. Through these lessons, listeners are encouraged to treasure God, abandon old sins and masters,...

In this message, Pastor Paul Durbin explores the incident of faulty yeast in bread-making to delve into spiritual lessons from the New Testament. He examines Jesus' teachings on the 'yeast' of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod, and discusses how these metaphors relate to legalism, license, and lawlessness. The discussion highlights the importance of striving to be an 'unleavened batch' of people...

In his talk, Paul Durbin explores the significance of parables, focusing on the parable of the mustard seed as taught by Jesus in Matthew 13. He delves into three main topics: understanding parables in their historical, political, and cultural contexts; learning to grasp the nuanced language devices used in parables such as metaphors, similes, and hyperboles; and extracting the deeper meanings and...

Paul Durbin delves into the concept of Kingdom Life (based on the Parable of the weeds, Matthew 13), emphasizing the purpose in our placement, the realities of living in this current age, and the patience required to live a Kingdom life. He highlights Jesus as the ultimate example of endurance and patience, urging listeners to find purpose in their current placement, embrace challenges as opportun...

Paul Durbin delivers a captivating message on becoming good soil based on the parable of the sower. He emphasizes the importance of eliminating non-soil elements, increasing the quantity of good soil through surrender, and purifying the quality of soil by shifting faith from worries and wealth to God. Paul connects the themes of stones and thorns to the crucifixion and resurrection, highlighting J...

Andrew Sisk shares a talk based on his book, “Trees Amongst Graves” — a powerful message about being alive in a world that is dying. He encourages us to endure hardships and insults by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding forgiveness and the impact of sharing one's story of grace with others. Andrew affirms the idea th...

In this talk, Andrew Sisk emphasizes the concept of being blessed by God and the importance of knowing one's identity as a child of God. He discusses the significance of Jesus as the blessed one who took on the curse for humanity. Andrew encourages the church to embrace their identity as blessed individuals and to reciprocate this blessing by honoring and worshiping God in all aspects of their liv...

In this talk, Paul Durbin discusses the power and importance of asking thoughtful questions to foster intentional conversations. He highlights this as part of the final message in a series titled 'On Belay,' emphasizing the concept of being on mission with Jesus through daily interactions. Durbin shares insights on starting with 'why' and progressing through a framework of blessing others, eating...

Zoe Lee shares her deeply personal journey of faith, resilience, and growth, beginning with her childhood in Cincinnati as the daughter of a single, disabled mother. Despite financial hardship and her mother's protective yet emotionally unstable nature, Zoe finds solace and escape in her education and the vast world of books at her local library. Her story takes us through her struggles with isola...

Paul Durbin discusses how we learn Christ —who was, is, and is to come.

Paul Durbin shares a message centered around the significance of sharing meals in the context of Christian faith and outreach. He discusses the concept of eating at three different 'tables': His table, Your table, and Their table. At 'His table,' Durbin emphasizes the importance of communion and remembering Jesus’ sacrifice. This act symbolizes acceptance of Jesus’ healing and forgiveness, alignin...

This episode is two messages. Paul Durbin spoke at our Sunrise Service and explored three phrases from Matthew 28, reflecting on Jesus's faithfulness ('Just as He said'), the commonality of doubt in faith ('But some doubted'), and Jesus's perpetual presence ('I am with you always'). Durbin weaves personal stories with biblical context to highlight Jesus's steadfastness despite human imperfections...