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Cottonwood Church

Cottonwood is a non-denominational Christian church for all generations with a mission of Bringing a Living Jesus to a Dying World. Located in Los Alamitos in Orange County, California, Cottonwood was founded by Bayless and Janet Conley and is pastored by Harrison and Bethany Conley. This podcast includes sermons from our Sunday and midweek services.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the power of intercessory prayer, drawing from Ephesians 6:18, Genesis 18, and other key scriptures. Like Abraham’s prayer for a city in need, God invites us to stand in the gap, praying for conviction, spiritual clarity, and the courage to follow Christ. Be encouraged to pray boldly, knowing your intercession can change lives and impact eternity.

In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares how to pray in times of trouble, drawing from 2 Chronicles 20:1-22. Through the story of King Jehoshaphat, we learn the power of making prayer our first response, remembering who God is, and responding in faith. Be encouraged to trust God, even in fear, and discover how prayer and worship can lead to breakthroughs.

Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares an inspiring message about Jesus's return, drawing from Acts 1 and Mark 13. Reflecting on Christ’s second coming, this message challenges us to stay spiritually awake by watching, praying, and being faithful in our God-given tasks. Discover how to live with purpose and anticipation in light of His imminent return.

Discover the profound love of Christ as the ultimate Bridegroom in this inspiring message by Joel Holm. From the creation of marriage in Genesis to the eternal wedding feast in Revelation, you'll begin to understand how Christ’s unwavering love transforms our relationship with Him.

Pastor Bayless Conley explores the four facets of salvation, revealing the full scope of what Jesus provides as our Savior. Drawing from Romans 10, Luke 7, and Luke 8, this message highlights how salvation brings forgiveness, peace, healing, and ultimate restoration. Be encouraged to let Jesus do the work you cannot do yourself.

In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley explores the role of Jesus as our Intercessor and Advocate, drawing from Hebrews 7 and 1 John 1. Through the lens of Christology, this message highlights how Jesus prays for our strength, secures our salvation, and frees us from condemnation, reminding us that nothing can separate us from God’s love.

Discover the truth about salvation in Pastor Kenneth Mulkey’s message, The 3 Parts of Salvation. He unpacks what it means to be saved, how God continues to work in us, and the ultimate promise of salvation. This message provides a detailed look at the effects of sin, the response God calls us to, and the eternal promise of life with Him.

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Bayless Conley reflects on the beauty of God’s pursuit of humanity through Acts 17. Exploring the power of good works, loving words, and fervent prayers, this message celebrates how Jesus, the light of the world, brings hope and shatters darkness. Be inspired by the transformative power of God’s love this Christmas season.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the profound truth of Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Through passages like Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 8:23-27, and Philippians 4:6-9, we uncover how to experience the peace of God by recognizing His presence, believing His promises, and praying with thanksgiving. These insights offer practical steps to find lasting peace that transcends circumstances and speaks to the deepest needs of our hearts.

In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley unpacks the profound truth of Jesus as Immanuel—God with us. Through scriptures like John 1:1-5, Colossians 1:15, and 1 John 4:2, he explores why the Word became flesh: to save us, reveal God’s love, model how to live, and invite us to share in His divine nature. As we reflect on these truths, we’re reminded of the true meaning of Christmas—God’s love and His desire to be near us.

Podcast Description: In this message, Pastor Joel Holm challenges us to view Jesus not just as Savior or Provider, but as the Creator of all things. Through scriptures like Colossians 1:16-17 and Isaiah 44:24, he explores how understanding Christ as the origin, maker, and purpose of creation reveals our true identity. Join us as we discover how embracing Christ as your Creator can transform your life, purpose, and relationship with Him.

In today’s message, we dive into our new series, Christology, where we explore the person of Christ. Pastor Bayless Conley shares an inspiring message about Jesus as our Great Shepherd, highlighting six profound ways the Lord acts as our Shepherd—and what it means for your daily life. If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or in need of peace, this message will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.

In this message titled Marked by Hope, Pastor Harrison Conley unpacks Romans 15:13, exploring how God is both the source and object of true hope. Drawing from passages like Psalms 16 and Romans 4, he reminds us that hope anchored in God is unshakable and overflows to point others to Him. Join us as we discover how to live a life defined by unshakable hope.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley addresses a question many believers wrestle with: why do some prayers seem to go unanswered? He unpacks the key hindrances to prayer-sin, holding on to wrath, and doubting—and shares biblical insights on overcoming them. Drawing from key scriptures like 1 Timothy 2, he encourages us to align our hearts with God and approach Him with confidence and faith.

Join us as we learn to align our hearts with God for more effective prayer.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley draws inspiration from the life of Daniel to offer practical insights on how to trust God during times of political upheaval. In a world where politics can often seem chaotic, Daniel’s unwavering faith and steadfast commitment to God provide a timeless example for believers today.

In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares four essential principles for believers to hold fast. Drawing from Scripture, he encourages us to reflect on our lives and take intentional steps to uphold what is good, be anchored in the Word, foster unity, and prioritize prayer. Join us as we explore God's message to the Church during these last days.

In this message titled Strengthening Others, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores how we can come alongside those facing difficult seasons with compassion and encouragement. Through biblical wisdom, he shows us the importance of lifting each other up and the powerful role we play in helping others find strength. Learn how you can be a source of hope and support for those who need it most.

In this timely message, Pastor Harrison examines some of the most pressing issues of our day through the lens of Scripture. From religious liberties to immigration and even the sensitive topics of sexuality, gender, and life in the womb, this message seeks to offer a biblical perspective on topics that often divide.

As we explore key passages, he encourages us to approach these topics with wisdom and faith, reminding us of the church's role during this season. We encourage you to listen to the full message to better understand these complex issues.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores three areas of Christian living as they relate to others: our freedoms, finances, and faith. Drawing from Scripture, he challenges us to live purposefully, not just for our own benefit but to help others thrive. Discover what it looks like to live out your freedoms, manage your finances with purpose, and strengthen your faith in ways that transform your life and uplift those around you.

In this Q&A episode, we dive into the challenges of being a Christian in the workplace. From standing out for the right reasons to leading with faith and integrity, we answer real questions from a recent workshop on how to thrive at work while staying true to your beliefs. Watch for practical advice on making a positive impact and living out your faith daily.

In this message, Pastor Joel Holm explores the profound truth that humanity is spiritually homeless, yet there is a divine story of God bringing people back home. But while we are here on earth, what is our role? Joel unpacks Isaiah 52, 55, and 58 to reveal three key actions we are called to: Strengthen the weak, steady the uncertain, and speak words of hope. Join us as we discover how we can be a part of bringing God's story to life.

Join us as we dive into the final chapter of John, where Jesus makes his 3rd appearance after His crucifixion to lovingly care for His disciples. We explore how He meets Peter in his doubt after his three denials of Christ, reminding us that our weaknesses can become strengths.

Just as Jesus reassures Peter, He affirms to us that even when we feel stuck, He is our Light in the darkness. With His gentle whisper, “I am not finished yet,” we find hope and healing in His embrace.

Often we find ourselves worrying with fear and anxiety- which then prevents us from stepping into full faith.

John 20 introduces three people who represent us and through their stories, we can learn what it means to trust God no matter the circumstance. Lean into this message by Joel Holm to discover how we can overcome the doubts and fears in our lives.

In this episode, Pastor Gary Martin dives deep into the tough question: What do you do when your world falls apart? Drawing from the story of Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:1, he offers a powerful and practical 3-step roadmap for anyone facing heartbreak, disappointment, or confusion.

Whether you’re navigating loss, looking for hope, or simply in need of inspiration, this episode will encourage you to rise up, embrace healing, and move forward with faith.

In this message, Pastor Harrison takes us on a journey through three pivotal events in human history: the Incarnation, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.

Discover why these moments—Christ Coming, Christ Dying, and Christ Rising—are the foundation of our faith and how they anchor our understanding of God's love and grace.

In this message, Pastor Bayless dives deep into John 18, where we see the powerful moment when Jesus, an innocent man, takes the place of Barabbas, a convicted murderer. Through this story, Pastor Bayless reveals how this act is a profound illustration of what Jesus has done for each of us—taking our place on the cross despite our guilt so that we might be made new in Him. Discover how this life-changing truth can transform your understanding of grace and redemption.

In John 17, we’re given access to Jesus, the Son, addressing a prayer to God, the Father. This is the only place in the New Testament where we can read an in-depth, extended prayer by Jesus.

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison dives into this prayer where we can see a glimpse of Jesus’ heart toward the Father, His disciples, and even us today. As we read in awe of how and what Jesus prays, we get to know more about who He is and how we can live according to His Word.

Some of Jesus' final words to His disciples before his resurrection were unexpected. He was preparing them for His departure to be with the Father and the trials they would soon face.

Pastor Josh Turner offers a fresh perspective on how the wrong expectations can lead to grief and what it means to switch from having specific expectations of God to living in a state of expectancy, embracing mystery and trust.

The world teaches us that we can do anything on our own to gain love and success, but without God in the picture, we are left feeling a void.

In today’s message, Joel Holm studies John 15 to share how we are called to abide in Christ and do some pruning in our lives to discover the true abundance of fruit, love, and joy found only in Him. There is so much more in us than we think, as the Kingdom of God lives in us and dwells in our midst.

What does it mean to have a relationship with God?

In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives multiple insights into what it practically looks like to believe in God on earth and in eternity.

We all have people in our world who we may not get along with and treat us miserably. As depicted in John Chapter 13, foot-washing is a beautiful example of Jesus showing us how to do the hardest thing we are called to do by still loving these people.

In this message, Joel Holm lays out the essential truths and asks us to not only view the foot-washing story as a devotional but also as training. Pastor Robert and Natalie Favela also join in to give practical advice on what it looks like to start living out to serve people to Jesus.

We all naturally worship something, and whatever we magnify with our words, minds, and actions is what we worship.

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus are three key characters in John 12, each showing us a different and practical expression of what true worship can and should look like. In this message, Pastor Harrison explains how worship is giving honor and thanks for who Jesus is and what He’s done, flowing from the overflow of a grateful heart.

The story of Lazarus in John Chapter 11 is a profound narrative that reveals many perspectives of various figures involved. In this message, Pastor Bayless highlights the significance of this miracle and shares valuable lessons we can apply to our faith journey today.

Who do you follow and seek direction from regarding topics about money, relationships, lifestyle, and calling? The only person who is worthy of that authority is Jesus. In today’s message, Joel Holm shares the compelling reasons found in John Chapter 10 on why we can trust Jesus to be our influence as we make our decisions in life.

The story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9 teaches us about salvation and that indeed, Jesus is the Son of God. While the neighbors, disciples, and even his family didn’t see a future for the man, Jesus saw potential in him. In this message, Pastor Bayless shares the lessons from this miracle story and how the opening of the physical eyes led to the opening of the spiritual eyes.

John Chapter 8 reminds us that God is perfectly just and compassionate at the same time. In this message, Pastor Harrison talks about the intersection of sin and grace and uncovers how it is dealt with and applied directly from the words and the actions of Jesus.

In honor of Father’s Day, Pastor Kenneth uncovers God’s creative design for all men as fathers or father figures, highlighting their sacrificial role as providers, protectors, cultivators, and more. This message navigates through biblical principles to show the impact men have in fatherhood and how they can continue to be influential in the way God has intended.

Society tells us that we must prove ourselves to the public to become significant. In this message, Pastor Robert identifies the lie in this belief and how it is at odds with the principles of the Kingdom of God. Drawing from John 7:4, he illuminates the contrast of where true significance starts, in the unseen.

Have you ever found yourself in a state of fear rather than faith? In this message, Pastor Harrison dives into two miracle stories of Jesus to reveal who He is and what it means to follow Him. We are reminded that following Jesus doesn’t mean that there is an absence of storm in our lives, but that even in the midst of it all, Jesus is with us and for us. Many times, we search for answers and fulfillment in the world, but our identity is found in Christ alone.

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Who is Jesus and who is Jesus to you? The way we answer these two questions will shape every aspect of our lives.

Many believe Jesus is simply a historical figure who lived 2000 years ago. In this message, Pastor Gerald dives into Colossians 1 to remind us not only that Jesus is God, but that He is also our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. When we see and encounter Jesus in this way, it changes everything.

Sometimes God employs unusual methods when it comes to healing, as recorded in John 5. In this message, Pastor Harrison dives into the miracle story at Bethesda and reveals how it applies to our life today. At times we may think that no one understands how we feel, but we have to remember that our issues don’t take Jesus by surprise and that His grace is more than enough.

Watch S1 E8: I Am He of the series "The Chosen" to see the story of "The Woman at the Well"

On this Mother's Day, we unpack one of the most well-known stories in John 4, the Samaritan woman at the well. In the passage of scripture, you'll discover something "natural" quickly moves into something "supernatural". When Jesus departed to Galilee, He NEEDED to go through Samaria, but why? Uncover why this divine appointment between Jesus and the Samaritan woman went against culture and its significance in the ministry of Jesus.

Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation about the joys and challenges of parenting. Join us as we navigate the beautiful journey of parenthood together!

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🕰️ Timestamps:

1:30 - Meet Our Guests

4:25 - Exploring the Beginnings of Their Parenting Journey

5:26 - Sandra's Transformational Parenting Journey

17:00 - Thor's Early Parenthood Experiences

24:55 - Rodney's Insights on Parenting in a Blended Family

41:57 - Advice for Younger Parenting Selves

55:10 - Encouragement and Celebrating Parenthood

John 3:16 is one of the most popular verses today. But a profound conversation occurs beforehand between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee seeking answers about eternal life. Join us as Joel Holm journeys through the scriptures in John 3, exploring what it truly means to be a child of God and the necessity of being "born again".

Do you know the first miracle Jesus performed? On the surface, it may appear that He only turned water into wine. But could there be a deeper spiritual meaning? Pastor Bayless Conley reveals the significance of this miracle and why this was on God‘s agenda for man.

In this episode, we tackle some intriguing questions about the Bible. Join us as we explore various topics, from genealogies to the afterlife.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

3:20 Question One: Ever wondered about the significance of genealogies in the Bible? We delve into this topic and reference scriptures from Luke 3:38, Genesis 4:17-24, Genesis 5:1-31, 1 Chronicles 4:10, and 1 Chronicles 26:4-8.

11:52 Question Two: Curious about the long lifespans in Genesis? We discuss this phenomenon and refer to Genesis 6:3.

15:57 Question Three: Do you feel the need to become an ancient history expert to understand the Bible? Check out our helpful resources, including The Cultural Reference Study Bible, Seminary Now, The Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter, and BibleProject.

22:03 Question Four: Unsure about which Bible translation to use? Consult our Translation Guide and explore the YouVersion App.

26:02 Question Five: Wondering where to start reading the Bible? We provide a John Reading Guide and recommend resources like the Gospel of John ESV Scripture Journal and BibleGuide.

30:34 Question Six: Can you lose your salvation? We examine scriptures from Philippians 2:12-13, Romans 6:1-2, and John 15:4.

38:54 Question Seven: What happens to our souls when we die? Discover insights from 2 Corinthians 5:8, John 5:29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Luke 23:43, and Revelation 6:9-11.

44:39 Question Eight: Ever wondered about the fate of those who believed God before Jesus? Explore scriptures from Hebrews 11-12, Romans 4:1-3, and Mark 9:2-4.

48:36 Question Nine: Why do we select certain principles from the Old Testament and not others? We discuss scriptures from Mark 12:29-31, Hebrews 8:6, Galatians 3:23-25, Matthew 5:17, Galatians 5:22-23, and Deuteronomy 22:4.

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Wisdom is a quality way deeper than just knowledge, it’s the ability to apply what we know to make wise decisions. One of the best ways to do this is to look at the life of Jesus. The more we grow in the areas that Jesus did, the more we grow in Godly wisdom. In this message, Pastor Josh Turner illustrates how seeking wisdom leads to a fulfilling and purposeful life. Learn what it means to live a life of wisdom, maturity, spiritual favor, and relational harmony.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro

3:30 - Women's portrayal and violence concerns in the Bible.

7:20 - Discussing violence through the story of Jael in Judges.

15:45 - Highlighting Hagar's mistreatment and divine response in Genesis 16.

23:10 - Examples of divine wrath from Leviticus, Isaiah, and Psalms.

29:07 - Exploring contradictions in biblical teachings on salvation and faith.

34:10 - Insights into interpreting tricky passages.

42:40 - Importance of community in Bible study.

43:50 - Closing thoughts on reading the Bible together.

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In the book of Proverbs, parenting is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of guiding children to be more like Christ. Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores these biblical principles in this message, offering practical methods for raising children. Whether you're parenting toddlers or adult children, this message provides valuable insights to navigate the challenges of raising kids in today's world.

Jesus’ resurrection isn’t just a story; it’s a reality that changed history. When we believe in Jesus, His resurrection power lives in us, transforming us from the inside out. In this Easter message, Pastor Harrison Conley reminds us of the power of the resurrection, which gives hope and purpose to our lives. The three simple truths he shares help us focus not just on Christ’s death on the cross but also on how he rose from the grave, which is the ultimate victory.

In this Good Friday message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey reflects on Isaiah 53, often called the "redemptive chapter." This passage, written centuries before Christ's birth, prophetically outlines the Messiah's sacrificial journey. Through delving into Jesus' humble yet powerful life, we uncover the profound significance of substitution, suffering, and sacrifice. It's a deep dive into the heart of the Easter message that you won't want to miss. Join us as we reflect on the timeless truths of this sacred day.

We could all use wisdom from heaven as we face various seasons or trials in life. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley uses the acronym WISE to give us four things that if we listen and apply them in our lives, we can find God’s wisdom there.

As we turn to God’s WORD, have INTEGRITY, listen to the SHALOM or peace of God in our hearts, and also lean on the wisdom of EXPERTS or those that have gone before us, we come to realize His wisdom is available to us if we are willing to lean in and listen to what He says.

In this video podcast, we delve into the art of establishing a meaningful connection with scripture. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just beginning your journey with the Bible, this video offers valuable insights and practical approaches to enhance your spiritual engagement.

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During the video, we take a closer look at various aspects of scripture:

Slowing Down to Savor Scripture:

18:30 - Exploring Psalm 23

19:00 - Reflecting on Psalm 1:1-2

We discuss the importance of choosing what to read based on our season of life, drawing inspiration from Martin Luther's perspective on the Book of Psalms:

23:30 - “So that you may truly call the Book of Psalms, a little Bible; for in it all things that are contained in the whole Bible are given to us in the most wonderfully brief and sweet manner, and condensed into the most beautiful manual” - from Martin Luther’s A Manual on the Book of Psalms.

We also provide guidance on where to start reading in the Bible, depending on your familiarity with scripture:

24:14 - The Gospel of John and the Book of Romans are a good place to start if you’re just coming to know Jesus. The other gospels that talk about Jesus’s life are Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

24:43 - Ecclesiastes and Job help us tackle the big questions of life.

25:10 - Exploring "The Letters" from Romans to Jude.

Additionally, we touch on reading the entire Bible and understanding its interconnectedness:

31:50 - Learn more about the “hyperlinks” of the Bible in this BibleProject video: bibleproject.com/explore/video/links/

37:50 - Reflecting on Acts 20:27 and the concept of the "full counsel of God."

As we conclude, we find inspiration in Romans 11:33-36:

40:20 - "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 'Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?' 'Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?' For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."

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In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley uncovers the powerful insights King Solomon imparts to his son in Proverbs chapter three, addressing pivotal themes that resonate even in today's world. As we explore the recurring theme of 'DO NOT' throughout the chapter, we reflect on the significance of embracing godly wisdom amidst a culture increasingly influenced by worldly values.

Discover how prioritizing God's law, embracing love and faithfulness, trusting in divine guidance, and accepting divine correction can profoundly impact our lives. Join us as we unravel the transformative potential of aligning with God's wisdom in a world fraught with conflicting ideologies.

Proverbs 18 teaches us that our words carry immense power, capable of bringing life or death. Joel Holm expands on this idea, emphasizing how our speech influences both our personal lives and our connections with others. By cultivating habits like listening, speaking the truth gently, and always speaking life giving words, we open ourselves to the transformative work of God in our hearts. This transformation ultimately leads to a shift in how we communicate, fostering healthier and more positive relationships.

In our world today, many people are growing older yet trying to turn back the clock to look and feel younger. However, the Bible tells us we have a treasure in an earthen vessel. Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs on why and how we should honor the older generation. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion on valuing the knowledge and experience of our elders in a world often focused on youth.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley unravels the profound teachings in James chapter 5, where two distinct themes are interwoven. James has a powerful message for both the wealthy and those just getting by. He warns those who are consumed by greed and materialism while encouraging the godly rich to be generous and responsible with their resources. Be encouraged with the timeless wisdom on wealth, justice, and our role in advancing God's kingdom in this insightful message.

In James, chapter 4, James starts by addressing a really touchy subject. "What causes fights among you?". Pastor Harrison Conley breaks down what James was saying verse by verse and reveals where the real issue comes from. He establishes that the root of the problem is not out "there", but rather in "here". In this message, you'll discover how you can push back on the issues inside of you and how to draw near to God.

We often need God’s help because we do not use His wisdom in the decisions we make. The good news we find in James is that God wants to give us wisdom abundantly, and all we have to do is ask.

In this message, Joel Holm shares three things regarding wisdom - what wisdom is, how it works, and how we get it. Wherever you need wisdom in your life, you can learn to unlock it if you're willing to pursue it.

What does a horse, a ship, and a forest fire have to do with the importance of your words? Ps. Bayless Conley breaks down each metaphor from the book of James and how your words can directly influence every aspect of your life.

He explores how your tongue can affect your outcome and what you can do if you want your life to change.

How do I know if I have true faith or false faith? And how do I experience true faith?

In today’s message, Joel Holm continues on our series of the book of James uncovering the essence of genuine faith and false faith. Join us as he guides us through the journey of surrendering to Christ, revealing how this life-changing encounter brings freedom, peace, and joy, affirming our identity as cherished children of God.

When you think of a list of sins a person can commit, does showing partiality towards people come to mind? In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley expounds on the sin of partiality and shares five powerful reasons why you should avoid it.

Join Pastor Kenneth Mulkey in this insightful message where he unravels James' timeless letter to Jewish Christians facing persecution in the first century. As he shares four keys for finding blessings amid various trials, he emphasizes the universal relevance of James' wisdom. Whether navigating financial challenges, work-related stress, or issues in family and relationships, these keys offer practical insights to see beyond trials and embrace hope in our Savior, Jesus Christ.

How do we tap into joy and wisdom in the midst of our trials? Hardships and trials are paradoxical gifts that can mold our character and refine our perspective on life. In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares with us three biblical insights on the subject of pain that will help us weather the storms we face.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares with us about the dual aspects of praise and thanksgiving, that touches the past and reaches into the future. We are encouraged to offer praise to God even in challenging moments. When we reflect on what God has done for us and others, we can joyfully express gratitude for those things.

What is God’s gift to us?

Taken from the Christmas story, Pastor Bayless Conley shares with us the various ways God spoke to people about His Son. Join us as we unwrap God’s extraordinary Christmas gift of a life-changing, personal relationship with Jesus that will last forever.

Who is Jesus? Can he be summed up into one word or one phrase?

Pastor Harrison Conley shares eight unique descriptions of the extraordinary identity of our savior that will give us insight into the nature and character of Jesus.

How would you have responded to the news of the new King?

Whether it’s awe, skepticism, or wholehearted belief, we’ve all had distinctive reactions to the Savior. Pastor Bayless Conley guides us through these different responses, mirroring our responses to the Jesus who can transform our lives.

His name shall be called Immanuel - God with us.

Coming from the prophetic verses of the birth of Jesus, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares with us God’s heartfelt desire to reconcile and restore a relationship with humanity. Through sending His Son Jesus, God ensures we are no longer separated from Him.

God’s original blueprint has always been to walk, have friendship, and fellowship with Him before the fall of man. We discover the importance of responding to God by listening to and humbly receiving His Word and pursuing Him in worship.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares with us the treasures in the Ark of the Covenant spoken of in the Bible, of the three things God wants every believer to know.

We discover the three items placed by Moses in the ark: a pot full of manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablet of stone inscribed with God’s commandments. They are symbols and lessons that point to truths that are relevant to us today to help us flourish. We learn that for us to flourish, His Word must enter our hearts. When God’s Word enters our hearts, we develop a sincere faith in our relationship with Him, a good conscience in ourselves, and a love from a pure heart for others.

How does God address our shame?

We can often validate the whispers of toxic shame that pushes us to isolate and hide. In today’s message, Pastor Robert Favela shares insightful ways on how Jesus can remove the shroud of shame. We discover that God affirms our relationship with Him as he reminds us of our true identity and provides a liberating path from our failure. Having endured the cross, we learn that through Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, and we can experience His freedom. God will not only set us free but will also transform us into vessels of hope to guide others to victory over toxic shame.

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the book of Ephesians what the apostle Paul communicates, the five spiritual blessings we can receive through Christ.

Through Jesus Christ alone, we are chosen and adopted as sons and daughters into His kingdom. We are also assured redemption and forgiveness that guarantees our inheritance of eternal life in God, which is sealed with the Holy Spirit. We discover the many spiritual benefits we obtain as believers of healing, peace, strength, wisdom, and wholeness that are graciously available to us in Him.

How does serving give you rest?

In today’s message, Joel Holm gives us a picture of how Jesus describes the significance and life-changing benefits of serving Him. Calling us into His rest, Jesus also invites us to serve others alongside Him. We discover that serving refocuses our priorities. It provides protection, elevates our lives, and replenishes us from those things that make us feel depleted and exhausted. Serving also creates a deep connection with Jesus and unveils our supernatural ability, leading to the best life God has for us.

Did you know that blessings are more than nice spoken words we say to one another?

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley examines the ancient prayer found in the book of Numbers and sheds light on the true essence of Biblical blessing. He uses three points to illustrate that blessings are not just mere words but are real, powerful, and tangible gifts from God

Although God’s blessing encompasses both practical and spiritual aspects, it does not mean God is a cosmic genie existing solely to grant us wealth and a trouble-free life. Instead, we are created for Him and the greatest blessing we receive from God is the gift of His presence.

Our most powerful message to the world about our faith is that we love one another. Walking in love is how we practically spread the gospel around the world, so all may know the unconditional love of Christ & come into relationship with Him. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey highlights not only WHY we love, but HOW we can love through praying for one another, speaking well of one another, forgiving one another and serving one another. Through these acts of love, we contribute to the global spread of the gospel.

Where does generosity come from?

In today's message, Pastor Bayless shares biblical examples and highlights three compelling truths about the significance of nurturing a thankful heart. He explores how God is irresistibly drawn to a heart of gratitude. We discover that genuine generosity springs from a heart overflowing with gratitude even when facing difficult challenges and opening ourselves to God's abundant blessings.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the three core aspects of Jesus and how he serves as the pathway to the Father. Every person intuitively understands that there is an emptiness inside us that we unsuccessfully try to fill with the things of this world.

The Bible teaches that eternal life at its core is about having a relationship with Jesus Christ when we follow His way. We discover the way of Jesus is personal, relational, and unhurried. We also learn that we cannot enjoy the life of Jesus if we reject His truth. His truth leads to abundant blessings when we obey Him.

Could God build a church just like He did in Acts 2? In today’s message, Joel Holm talks about the mission God has and asks us to realign ourselves with His purpose.

Each of us are a part of His plan in this victorious battle. Even in the midst of the distractions by the enemy, we are called to shape our hearts like Christ and see people the way He does. In doing so, we are able to bring down heaven’s reality to this world.

In today’s message, Pastor Nathan Bean delves into the profound connection between two remarkable healing accounts: The story of Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the issue of blood. Both desperately sought solutions to their afflictions in vain until they had a life-changing healing encounter with Jesus.

We learn our own attempts to remedy ourselves fall short compared to the transformative power of Jesus. Regardless of where we are on our faith spectrum, we are assured that Jesus meets us at our point of need, helping us move forward. When we find ourselves in seasons of delay, we must remember to cling to the promises of God for encouragement and hope.

Elijah was a man on a mission. As a prophet of God, his mission was to guide the people back to the One True God and to eradicate the worship of Baal in Israel.

In today’s message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey draws from the book of Kings, sharing four lessons on living out our mission here on earth. We learn that our mission is what God designed us for in our gifts, what brings purpose and significance to our lives. We achieve God’s mission for us when we live a life of obedience and become a person of persistent prayer as we dedicate our hearts in service to God.

Every sin has a starting point. In today’s message, Pastor Harrison examines the life of King David, exploring the chain of compromises that led to sin. We discover how small, unguarded moments accumulate, leading us down a dangerous path of isolation and no accountability, all while believing we’re in control. But we can delight in the message of hope that shines through repentance and redemption in Jesus.

In today's message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the consequences of some of King Jehoshaphat's flawed choices. He highlights three specific examples of when Jehoshaphat's decisions all ended in dire outcomes because he continued to align himself with wicked kings. Although he was flawed, he loved God and ultimately learned from his mistakes. Pastor Bayless reveals four powerful lessons that we can apply in our own lives so that we can make choices that have a rippling effect of blessings for others.

In today’s message, Joel Holm examines how Daniel played an integral role in the compromising culture of Babylon. We learned how he lived by embracing an excellent spirit, displaying outstanding qualities, and having a visible character that set him apart.

In a world where societal norms clash with personal and spiritual morals, we discover that our assignment is to rise above and find God’s presence, His kingdom, and how we have been distinguished through our encounter with Him.

Have you ever had a mountaintop experience with God in your life that left you wondering what happens next? In this message, Pastor Josh Turner kicks off our series Kings, Queens, and Prophets by taking a look at the pivotal moment in Elijah's life when he confronts the prophets of Baal. He explores what to do after such a spiritual high when life inevitably takes us back to the challenges of the valley. Pastor Josh explores two keys that can help us navigate life and realize that the same God who manifests on the mountain is present with us during our hardships.

In today’s message, Pastor Jeff Perry reveals the remarkable journey from ‘before’ to ‘after’ when we encounter Jesus. We discover the beauty of being a new creation in Him and how God turns what the enemy has meant for harm into blessings for our lives. We learn that when we remain brave, strong and letting all we do, do in love, we can thrive in our walk with Christ.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley introduces the Church of Laodicia as the “lukewarm” church, from the seven churches in the book of Revelation. He sheds light on the dangers of lukewarm faith and the illusion of material prosperity. We discover how the Laodiceans' pride and spiritual blindness affected their lives and learn how we can avoid similar pitfalls by trusting God, inviting Jesus into our lives, and experiencing a profound connection with Him.

How do you hold fast to your eternal crown?

In today’s message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us practical insight on remaining vigilant and safeguarding our eternal crown. We are encouraged to keep God’s Word and not deny His name in the face of adversity. When we do these things, we obtain God’s promises of permanence, belonging, closeness, and honor.

Are you feeling spiritually adrift, complacent, and lacking motivation?

In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley unveils five powerful instructions Jesus gives to apply to our spiritual lives. We discover the keys to breaking free from the grip of complacency and the world's negative influences. We learn we must awaken from our spiritual slumber so that we can reignite our passion for Christ.

How can we be certain that God really sees us?

In today’s message, Joel Holm shares the depth of God’s loving gaze He has for us. We learn God’s interest lies not in external change but in the transformation of our hearts. As we experience His provision, we discover three powerful promises that reveal to us that He sees us.

In today’s message, Pastor Josh Turner sheds light on the dangers of compromise in the church and our personal lives. He reveals four key aspects that hinder our relationship with God. He urges us to identify areas of compromise in our lives and seek repentance to stay strong in our faith. When we remain faithful without compromise, we are promised great reward from Christ upon His return.

Can we find hope in persecution?

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley reveals three powerful reasons why hope is promised to us amidst persecution. Drawing inspiration from experiences from the church of Smyrna, he explores the parallel challenges modern believers encounter. By focusing on eternity, we are assured that Jesus is alive, in control, and promises great reward when we stand firmly on His Word.

In today’s Father’s Day message, Pastor Bayless Conley imparts seven timeless principles Paul passed along to his spiritual son, Timothy that we can pass to our children. From verbal instruction to leading by example, we learn we must live according to God’s design as we foster humility and encouragement into them. This inspires our children toward their gifting where they can fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

What do you want to be known for? What is it that you will be defined by?

In today’s message, Joel Holm paints a captivating portrait of how God sees us as His church and what we are defined by. We are encouraged to take an introspective journey of reflection, repentance, and restoration, leading to a profound relationship with God. To stand in truth, we must be defined by the love of Jesus so our light may radiate brightly to others.

Kicking off our new series, The Church That God Sees, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey takes on an in-depth introduction to Revelation Chapter 1, written to the seven churches in Asia. We learn that the spiritual conditions of these churches then are as relevant and applicable to His church today.

In understanding our divine purpose, we discover we are chosen and part of a royal priesthood that holds authority through the name of Jesus. Learn how you can become a beacon of God's marvelous light and shine brilliantly amidst the darkness of this world.

How can we move on from being helped to helping others?

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the powerful ministry of Apostle Paul to the church of Philippi. We discover the one thing that revolutionized the lives of the early church, encouraging them to selflessly assist others in receiving Jesus.

We learn that embracing this radical generosity inspires us to shift our hearts from a “help me” to a “please let me help others” approach. When we help others this way, the promises of God are fulfilled in our lives.

One encounter with God can forever alter the trajectory of our lives.

In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley and Joel Holm explore the transformative power of encountering God. Drawing from inspiration from the journey of Moses, Joel Holm reveals the true significance of how the abundance in the natural pales in comparison to God's best for us when we choose to leave the palace and into the promised land. Pastor Harrison Conley emphasizes prayer's vital role in a divine encounter with God as we discover His presence and design for us.

If God is the God of abundance, how can you begin to experience what He has for yourself?

In today's message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores the story of the Shunammite woman's heart for God, generosity, and unwavering faith, allowing her to experience God's abundance. He encourages us to embrace the same promise of abundance in our lives. From financial resources to emotional healing, we learn that when we receive God's word, there is restoration and fullness of His provision.

In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley breaks down three biblical principles of sowing and reaping.

With practical insights from the Word of God, He explores how we can apply these principles of experiencing God's abundance to our lives, including our finances. Through the lens of an eternal standpoint, we discover that sowing money into the kingdom of God is never wasted. As believers, we are encouraged to shift from the world's perspective to God's view of finance and stewardship by managing His blessings for His glory rather than holding tightly to earthly possessions. God ultimately desires our hearts for obedience, not the wealth we obtain. His promise to us is that all our needs will be met, and we will have enough to bless others in return.

Why are God’s promises and responsibilities so valuable to us?

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the final two points of the three things that God gives us in abundance. He explains the value of how the promises of God are great in scope and power, playing a pivotal role in enabling us to experience His divine nature. As God's ambassadors, we are entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the message of peace and reconciliation through the sacrificial death of Christ.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares practical insights into the abundant authority that God has given us through the name of Jesus. We learn that His name holds immense power, and through faith in the name, we are granted clear delegation of authority over all things. When we reflect on and study God’s Word, we understand the true power in the name of Jesus and not through our own godliness or efforts.

Why do we struggle to walk in the abundance of God?

In today’s message, Joel Holm starts a new series about the abundance of God and why we often settle for less than what He has for us. We learn that God is abundantly compassionate, generous, and powerful and desires for us to receive these qualities. He also shows that when we understand His love, we can tap into God’s goodness within us. When we deepen our relationship with God, we become aware of God’s presence, and we can experience the fullness of His abundance in our lives.

In today’s Easter Sunday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the gospel of Luke the three most significant words in all of human history: “HE HAS RISEN.”

Using the word RISEN as an acrostic, he gives us five things to consider about the beauty of the resurrection of Jesus. We learn that we don’t have to do life alone, and we don’t have to rely on our strength. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us, and we are transformed, becoming sons and daughters of the Savior. We are no longer slaves to sin and death but have been set free to live for God and experience the fullness of life He intends for us.

In today's Good Friday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a powerful word about the significance of the cry of the cross that Jesus made as He was crucified. What does this mean for us?

Jesus' death on the cross is the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Through Him, we not only know ABOUT Jesus, but we also get to know WHO Jesus is in a personal way. We learn that through His death and resurrection, we have salvation. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, we have eternal life and an open door to a personal relationship with Him.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the Passover & ultimately Jesus' crucifixion. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey reflects on the triumphal entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. Through His ultimate sacrifice, Jesus paved the way for us to experience true peace with God and with one another. This peace that Jesus offers goes beyond the absence of conflict, as it encompasses a deep sense of restoration, wholeness, and reconciliation with God. Pastor Kenneth invites us to embrace the peace that Jesus brings and to allow it to transform our lives and relationships.

Sometimes we might feel desperate for rest or relief from the burdens, responsibilities, and obligations of life. In this message, Pastor Robert Favela shares from Matthew 11:28 where Jesus tells us how He can help lighten the load we carry. As we transfer our burdens to God and find rest in Him, we can also minister to others who may be struggling as well & help them find the rest only He can provide.

With Jesus as our Good Shepherd, we are not faceless in a sea of people or a number on an endless list. He knows us by name and everything about us. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley gives us seven aspects of the Good Shepherd. He shares who He is, what He does, and how He loves us. We also learn to hear His voice through His Word, by our integrity, and by the guidance of His Spirit. The enemy may come to steal, kill and destroy our lives, but we are provided with protection and personal care from the Good Shepherd.

As believers, our lives must resemble Jesus, and anyone that we come in contact should be able to know that we’ve been with Him. Even when it may cost something, we need the courage to stand in truth and be obedient to His Word. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares the key importance that holiness gives boldness validity and what that looks like in today’s world.

In today’s message, Joel Holm give us biblical insight on Colossians 3. Here we study a series of examples of what Paul wants to communicate with us. He ends this chapter by giving us truths inspired by the Holy Spirit and showing us how to live them out in our relationships and the greatest joy and pain they bring. When we understand that we belong to Christ, we can flourish in our relationships by living the best versions of ourselves that God has designed for us to be.

In this message, Joel Holm continues our series in Colossians where Paul advises us to avoid certain behaviors and instead focus on a greater truth. Trying to achieve everything through our own efforts can lead to guilt and shame. We must put to death any desire that is above Jesus and worship God alone to avoid falling into the trap of idolizing the wrong things. Joel shares simple truths that can help us keep Christ as our greatest desire and avoid putting anything before Him in our lives.

When Jesus became our substitute on the cross, we died and rose to new life with Him together. Sharing from Colossians chapter 3, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us practical keys to putting on the new man, the one who has been born again in and with Christ. We learn that it is vital to seek and set our minds on the things above by always looking toward Jesus, His Word, and eternity. We also need to put to death the things of the flesh that hinder us, and in doing so, we set aside the old and put on the new.

In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the transitional part of Paul’s letter to the church in Colossians chapter two. Ritualism, hyper-spiritual Christianity, and legalism can take our eyes off Jesus today just as they did to the church in Colosse 2000 years ago. If we’re not careful these things can rob us of the realization that Jesus truly is all we need. There is nothing we can do or experience that will ever be better or more important than our ultimate Savior and reward, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Bayless Conley shares the ABCs of Christ’s Redemption with us and how we can walk debt free from our sins.

Our good works, noble intentions, or personal sacrifices are not enough to repay what Jesus has done on the cross for us. We must acknowledge our sins and our inability to change ourselves before we can ever receive the mercy of God’s eternal salvation. While the world consistently pressures us to fit into its mold, Jesus says otherwise. He instructs us not to be conformed but to be transformed by renewing our minds through His Word.

Nothing is hopeless in our lives as long as we can pray. In Colossians 2 Paul wrote to the believers in the church about how he had been struggling in prayer for them to be deeply rooted in their relationship with Christ. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley draws from Paul's personal experience of knowing Jesus alone is enough to remind us that when we grasp Jesus' sufficiency in our hearts, we cannot be influenced or moved by anything else.

Rejoicing in our sufferings is a statement that is an oxymoron. In our natural mind, these two experiences and responses are diametrically opposed to one another. What can we learn from Paul that can help us apply this faith response of rejoicing?

Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares powerful biblical truth in today's message from our current study in Colossians. We discover the importance of understanding that our sufferings are for Christ, and we are able to rejoice in them because He has overcome the world.

When we study the Word of God, we learn of His promises and how important they are to build our faith. The Word also exposes and shows us areas of our lives where we need an adjustment that we may not be aware of.

In today’s message, Joel Holm shares from the book of Colossians of Paul’s warning of the subtle danger when we encounter the mysterious drift that can make us feel lost and alone. We are given lessons on how to live in our new identity in Christ so that we may walk in freedom and set our hearts on things above.

Continuing our study in the book of Colossians, Pastor Harrison shares with us the importance of the supremacy of Christ and also poses a question for us to ponder, “Who is Jesus, and what does that mean for me?”

We learn that one of the greatest ploys of the enemy is that he deceives us into thinking that to obtain the truth, we have to have our own instead of embracing the real truth in which freedom is found. The truth that the enemy does not want us to know is that Jesus is supreme over all and sufficient for all. We are encouraged to know that not only is Jesus our God, Creator, Head of the Church, and is holding everything together, but that He is also our Savior.

In this New Year’s Day message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey dives into the Word, embarking on a new study from the book of Colossians.

The city where the book of Colossians takes place was a hub for various religions, ideologies, and philosophies. Beginning with the first chapter, the Apostle Paul brings to our attention the false doctrine prevalent of the day and relevant to what we face in these modern times. We learn that being faithful in Christ teaches us to stand firm on His word. False doctrine robs us of freedom and peace, while truth is found in Jesus, who is sufficient for us.

There are 2 Christmas stories that go on during this season. There’s the holiday story with the fun festivities complete with Christmas trees, lights on our homes, and presents. Then there is the Biblical story of the gift of truth, which sometimes we can jumble together.

In today’s message, Joel Holm helps us view the Christmas story from the perspective of the Father. When we get a Christmas present from the holiday version, we enjoy what it is, but we kind of forget about it over time. But when the Heavenly Father gives us a gift, it’s a gift for eternity. In the holiday story, if we are worthy, we will receive a gift. In the Christmas story, it is because we are unworthy, He has given us a gift. That gift is that the Christmas story is the start of God’s heavenly family that He desires us to be a part of.

Any fear of death or separation from God was put to rest when Jesus arrived here on this earth. In this special Christmas Eve service Pastor Harrison Conley shares what the birth of Jesus really means for us and the reason we no longer have to search for meaning or joy in our lives because when we could not get to God, He came to us.

Throughout scripture and in every aspect of a Christmas story, there has been a touch of an angel somewhere. Angels are ministering spirits sent forth to minister to us who will inherit salvation. They also made announcements, brought promises, and provided guidance and protection, before, when, and after Jesus was born. In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the angelic events surrounding the birth of Christ and the significant role that angels play in our lives.

When we want to be prepared or good at something in life, oftentimes we will learn all we can about that subject. Knowing certain aspects of God and how much He cares for us can help us grow in our relationship with Him. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us three important things we all should know about God: He knows, hears, sees, and helps us.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley examines the faith of the five centurions from the Bible. He shares with us the qualities that made each of their faith great.

One centurion observed how Jesus treated His family, friends, and enemies. He was moved by the compassion and forgiveness He had for them. Another centurion discovered the importance of listening to the inward perception of the Holy Spirit. We learn that the sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s prompting can and must be developed. Otherwise, we will end up in the middle of many storms we could have completely avoided.

Pastor Kenneth Mulkey walks with us through one of the most read and quoted chapters of the Bible, Psalm 23.

We learn that sheep are very fearful and timid animals. They will not lie down unless they are free from all fears around them. One of the great priorities of the shepherd is to ensure that the sheep are fed and cared for. If they aren’t fed, they will become malnourished, emaciated, and eventually die. Jesus is our good shepherd, walking with us through the dark valleys as He feeds and leads us to the still waters of His peace.

Our hearts yearn for a love that the world cannot give. Worldly love is motivated by fear and maintained by performance. From the book of Jude, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a message of hope and the totality of God’s love. We learn that we do not need to base our love for God on performance but by understanding that He sent His Son Jesus to be the propitiation for our sins. The whole Christian life and experience is a response to His love. We love Jesus because He first loved us.

We are here on this earth for such a short amount of time in light of eternity. In Psalm 119, King David even calls us strangers or pilgrims in this life. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares several points from the Bible that will help guide and encourage us to live our lives to the fullest.

As believers, we really can’t do without prayer in our lives. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey preaches out of Luke 11 and dives deeper into the things Jesus teaches that we can pray for ourselves. God wants us to know we can come to Him every day in prayer and rest assured that He will answer us in our time of need.

Why generosity? Why does it matter?

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares with us three powerful points on why generosity matters. He explores the single greatest exchange in the act of the generosity of Jesus. Through His generosity, Jesus laid aside His divinity to come to the earth as a man to bring redemption to the world. As ambassadors of Christ, generosity should be a part of who we are. Though we cannot out-give God, when we place our trust in Him, we can excel in the gracious work of giving.

Prayer is our link to heaven and in Matthew 6 Jesus teaches us a guideline for how and what to pray. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey walks us through this prayer and outlines different aspects of God’s kingdom and how we can truly bring His kingdom to this earth to be with us where we go.

Life is hard, but God is good.

When facing hardship, we have two paths that are laid out before us. One is despair, and the other is faith and hope. When we choose the path of despair, it can leave us feeling incapable and even hopeless. In today’s message, Joel Holm shares that when we choose the path of faith and hope, we find that Jesus is connected to our pain and suffering. We learn that we flourish the most when we make a true declaration that God is good even in the middle of difficult seasons.

God wants to bestow His blessings of healing, wisdom, strength, and comfort to us. But to receive those blessings, we must have faith in Jesus to access the grace for those promises. Pastor Bayless Conley explores the three stages of the centurion’s remarkable faith in Jesus found in the gospel of Luke. We learn that we do not receive grace by merit or our efforts but believing that Jesus is able, willing, and relying on the evidence of His word alone through faith.

Sometimes we might struggle as we go through various troubles and trials in our lives, and we forget that our time here on this earth is temporary and lose sight of where our forever home will be. In this message, Pastor Harrison shares four truths about heaven that will help us to keep our eyes focused upward, where we will spend eternity with our Savior.

n every race, everyone runs to win, and all good athletes train hard to achieve the ultimate prize. Staying alert and maintaining in top condition is vital in every runner's course.

In today's message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares with us spiritual training from the Word of God on how to find our lane, run our race, and locate our passion that helps us finish our race with excellence.

Did you know there are actually three types of baptisms that should take place in our lives as believers? Pastor Harrison Conley focuses this message on the doctrine of baptisms, which includes the baptism into the body of Christ, water baptism, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If we take hold of this foundational element of our faith we find in Hebrews 6, we will continue to grow and mature in our relationship with Christ.

Why are we blind? What should we see? And how do we gain the sight and perspective of God?

In today’s message, Joel Holm helps us to answer and understand these reflective questions as he shares with us the story of two different Biblical examples of the types of blind men. He explores Ananias’ moment of clarity and the importance of knowing God is working, even when we do not physically see it. We soon discover that when God removes the blindness of judgment from the eyes of our hearts, we are able to go out into the world, filled with His grace and compassion, speaking life to those around us.

Do you ever wonder how you can obtain wisdom during the titanic storms of life?

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares with us five ways the Holy Spirit imparts God’s wisdom to us when we ask. We learn that patience is vital in our spiritual growth and understand that true wisdom is God-inspired and God-initiated, leading to a path of peace.

The Holy Spirit is the personal presence of God among His people on this earth and we need the work of God’s Spirit in our lives. Our special guest Pastor Charlie Dawes gives us three points about the Spirit of God reminding us that we don’t have to have everything figured out here on this earth, the Holy Spirit can move in the midst of our chaos through creating, empowering, and renewing us.

God declares that we are mighty men and women of valor. But sometimes, we may not feel like we are or may simply be unaware of our untapped potential for our purpose deep within us.

Continuing in our Empowerment Series, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares how we can unlock our potential when we believe what God says about us, forget our past, and rely on the power and promptings of the Holy Spirit.

Knowing that Holy Spirit is always in divine movement, with His power taking the chaotic and bringing all things to order, is a comforting assurance to every believer.

In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley delivers a powerful word exploring the model of the 3 defining traits of the early church in the book of Acts: to be people of the Word, people of community, and people of prayer. He shares with us that none of these can be achieved without the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we need in our daily lives.

We all experience trials in life that seem to go from bad to worse instead of getting better. In this message, Pastor Josh Turner shares an encouraging message on four things that Paul does and says in Acts 27 that show us how to have hope when circumstances in our lives may have us discouraged. With the help of the Holy Spirit & these four truths, we can truly weather any storm we may encounter.

Guest speaker Leo Bigger visits us from Switzerland and shares a powerful visual message of the supernatural results when we hand our robe of unforgiveness, worry, and strife to God and exchange our robe for His robe of righteousness. With this new robe, God turns our mess into a message. Our old life is gone, and we receive a new identity, qualifying us to belong to God's winning team.

There is no doubt that the Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the life of every believer, revealing to us an unreserved approach to God. In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares three practical and insightful truths the Holy Spirit gives to every believer: assurance, access, and the ability to come boldly into God’s presence. We are also reminded of the deep, powerful inward assurance we experience when we receive salvation that brings joy, peace, and stability that comes from the Holy Spirit.

In our modern age, being in the presence of God is one of the most difficult challenges. Our initial temptation is that we can find God’s presence all on our own. In today’s message, Joel Holm explores the remedy of our isolation struggles with the importance of obtaining spiritual friends. With spiritual friends, we can share sacred encounters in divine purpose and discover that God wants us to know how present He is in our lives, experiencing His presence in a way we’ve never had before.

Significant men do significant things. God’s definition of significance is vastly different than the world’s definition. Pastor Harrison Conley shares an encouraging Father’s Day message about the mighty men under the rule of King David. We learn that in the face of insurmountable odds, these mighty men chose to be different, having the courage to stand up, stick to it and settle in the victorious life God promised them that we too could obtain.

God wants to show us how He can help move us to a place of being empowered by His love & the Holy Spirit in our lives. For when we listen to and follow God, He will direct our steps. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares several ways to become empowered by God to have hope & strength through every circumstance we encounter in our lives.

Calamities, calculated assaults, and the crossroads of life are all potential recipes for an overwhelmed heart. Perhaps you are in the midst of a crisis and facing difficult circumstances beyond your control. In today’s message of hope, Pastor Bayless Conley gives us biblical insight from Psalm 61 and shares with us that when we pray to be led to the rock that is higher than ourselves, we are not only given a new perspective but a divine reassurance that God has a remedy for every single one of life’s challenges.

Do you believe that it’s possible to have joy and satisfaction in the middle of the chaos and trials we encounter in this life? In this message, our special guest Pastor Gerald Fadayomi from Home Church in Roswell, Georgia shares a word out of John 4 about Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. She learned a valuable lesson that day, that we can all apply to our lives, that Jesus is our ultimate source and only His well of living water can satisfy the deepest needs and desires of our souls.

Are you carrying the yoke of fear, bondage, or perhaps unrealistic expectations and demands of this world? The good news is, there is hope and relief from that heaviness. In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches effective biblical principles on how to put on and wear the lightest of all yokes, the yoke of Jesus.

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We can all agree that Timothy, Moses, and David are three particular heroes in the Bible that exude valiant character that is a foundation in our Christian faith. Pastor Harrison Conley shares an insightful message about the biblical mothers of these pillars of faith and when at closer examination, we discover the true heroes were these women that reflected God with their lives.

We have been forgiven of such a massive amount of debt through Jesus Christ, but we can still let hurt and unforgiveness grow in our hearts in our relationship with others when we feel we have been wronged. In this message, Pastor Garrett Sederholm shares a powerful word on the importance of releasing the unforgiveness in our hearts and rely on the care of our loving Savior.

In today’s message, Joel Holm teaches about the benefits of doing something in the middle of our brokenness that brings life-transforming freedom that leads to supernatural healing and restoration. He invites us to reflect on this very question Jesus asked the man who had 38 years of sickness, commanding him what to do to receive his miracle.

There is so much more to God’s power than we know! Before His ascension back into Heaven, Jesus gave His disciples final instruction(s) regarding the beneficial power of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Bayless Conley presents a profound message of the miracle-working power that we, too, can obtain the many gifts the Holy Spirit has promised to us.

Through the cross, Jesus is able to understand every trial, tribulation and emotion that we may experience in this life. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Harrison Conley walks us through the three days from the crucifixion to the resurrection of Jesus. We can find comfort in the fact the power of God can turn anything around and use it for His glory, just like He did when Jesus rose on the third day and conquered sin and death!

If the cross and all it represented was a priority to Jesus, then it should be a top priority in our own lives. Everything about Jesus, His life, what He taught and ultimately how He died, was centered around the cross. In this message, Joel Holm takes us back two thousand years to understand not just the symbol of the cross, but what it truly means and the significance of it in our lives.

Have you ever been betrayed by someone close to you? While the religious leaders of the day plotted to kill Him, it was one of the twelve beloved disciples that would ultimately betray Jesus. Joel Holm and Pastor Garrett Sederholm takes us into the Upper Room as they delve deeper into that somber night to give us insight on what our own sins do to God and the Hope that follows when we surrender to Him.

Before He made the ultimate sacrifice for all humanity, Jesus teaches His disciples the importance of abiding in Him and using God’s word to shear those things that hinder growth within us. Pastor Bayless Conley shares from God’s Word when we abide in Him, we immediately belong at His table.

There are some things in our lives that can only be changed by the Spirit of the Lord in the place of prayer. Our special guest, Pastor Curtis Curry shares a powerful message on the importance of building a consistent prayer life that will not only bring us breakthrough when we need it, but also strengthen our relationship with Christ.

Learning to serve others is not always easy. Lessons in genuine servanthood can only come from the One who is the ultimate servant: Jesus. In this Unpacked episode, Carli McPherson and Joel Holm explore Jesus’ beautiful illustration of love and humility through the tradition of foot washing in this unique encounter at the Last Supper.

On the Sunday before His crucifixion, Jesus boldly makes a public declaration as Messiah and King marking the beginning of the end of His earthly life and ministry. Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares how we can apply practically the prophetic symbolism of the Triumphant Entry as we embrace our identity as a child of God.

Jesus tells us in Luke 14 if we are going to be and make disciples, we need to count the cost. Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Garrett Sederholm wrap up this series on disciple making with some amazing advice on how we can make discipleship a regular part of our lives, not just some fad that we forget about as time goes on. If we commit to this, then God will move and use us and our story to make an impact that will last for eternity!

God’s Word gives us a picture of what our lives should look like, however, sometimes in reality that picture might not match up with who we really are. Pastor Harrison Conley preaches a powerful message out of Romans 12 on five defining marks of Christianity and how we can live a transformed life that reflects the image and likeness of Jesus.

In this special episode, Pastor Robert Favela is joined by his wife Natalie Favela and Carli Mcpherson as they learn to be an apprentice to Carli while she bakes her favorite version of chocolate chip cookies. They then sit down to discuss the importance of being able to not only learn from others, but also put ourselves in a position to teach others what we’ve learned in our lives as well. Only then can we truly embrace the true heart of discipleship.

God blesses us when we obey Him, but first, we have to be willing & ready to listen to His voice when He speaks to us. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares a powerful message encouraging us to take the time to seek God’s voice and guidance in order to better position ourselves to respond in obedience.

It can be hard for us to invite people to imitate us or watch our lives, however, it is the very design that God intended for us to make disciples. Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Grace Johnson share how we can invite others along our journey as we imitate Christ. We are not perfect, but we can still follow Jesus the best we can & bring others along with us as we love & serve Him.

Gratitude is often the first thing to fade away when we go through hardships. However, if we truly want to experience God’s presence, we have to grab ahold of God’s gift of gratitude. In this amazing message, Joel Holm shares how we can integrate gratitude into every aspect of our lives and be grateful through anything and everything that comes our way.

Each of us has a story to tell that could potentially help somebody else. Pastor Robert Favela is joined by our Celebrate Recovery ministry leader Travis Cox to discuss the importance of sharing our story and being ready and available when God wants to use our testimony to help others and in turn, also make disciples of Christ.

We are living in perilous times in our world right now, but the earth is still filled with the goodness and the glory of God. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from Psalm 23, a psalm that can anchor us to the heart of God and His Word. For when our souls feel dim, the good Shepard revives them.

Do you ever question whether it is God’s will for you to receive healing in your body? In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares a short but powerful word on healing, which is the will of God for us all to experience when we need it.

Regardless of how long you have been following Jesus or what you do for a living, we are all called to make disciples in our lives. Join Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Gabriel Rodriguez as they kick off a special five part series on disciple making. Learn what a disciple is, and how we can not only be one, but also make disciples within the world around us, just as Jesus commands us to do in His Word.

If you feel like you’re captive to sin or trials in this life, the God that promised to free His people in Isaiah 40 can free you today! In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shares a word out of this chapter of the Bible showing us how God comforted & strengthened His people. The words He spoke to His people then still apply to us now & can bring us hope today.

God's heart in the book of Malachi was to restore His people who had grown careless in their relationship with Him & His temple. Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Kenneth Mulkey take the time in this episode to point out a few things in the lives of the people of Jerusalem that we can learn from so we don't end up in the same place as they did in the book of Malachi.

One wrong thought can keep the mercy of God from touching our lives, but God wants to give us His thoughts! In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares four thoughts you must forsake before you can embrace God’s thoughts. When we come to Him thirsty, ready to listen and leave our way of thinking behind us, the Holy Spirit will replace our thoughts with God’s thoughts and will put us on a path to fruitfulness, freedom and breakthrough.

God raised up the prophet Obadiah to speak into the lives of the Edomites, but in reality, over time to speak to humanity. Join Joel Holm in this episode as he uses the book of Obadiah to help us gain an understanding of our own lives and future in contrast to the society we live in today, just as Obadiah tried to do for the Edomites so long ago.

It is impossible to continually live in sin and say we belong to Jesus at the same time. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares the importance of truly repenting of the sin in our lives and making sure our lives are right before God. Only then can we be sure of where we will spend eternity & see the evidence of our salvation by the way we live.

Sometimes in life we can look at others and judge them and think we are better than they are, especially when we look at the state of the nation of Israel in the book of Zephaniah. Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Garrett Sederholm unpack the book of Zephaniah and help us understand the importance of allowing God to refine & cleanse our hearts so we can be prepared when He returns.

God wants to have an encounter with us all that is out of the ordinary and familiar of our everyday lives. In this message, Joel Holm shares from Isaiah 6 about Isaiah's encounter with God and how we can have the same kind of divine experience. Our personal experience with God will be so unique it will change our lives for the better and draw us closer to Him.

It's comforting to know that the trials we go through in life are not anything new to God, or even to man. In this episode, Joel Holm & Natalie Favela study the book of Micah and what the prophet had to say about the people's trials and sins during that time, but then also the grace & hope that we can find in Jesus when we fully surrender our lives to Him.

One of the things the devil does is oppress people with sickness, but our God is a healer! In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares how we can keep from giving the devil a foothold in our lives that could hinder us from receiving the healing that God wants to bring us.

We are not exempt from troubles as Christians, but God promises to be with us always, through every flood and fire in our lives. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares three tips for getting through the flood and three tips for getting through the fire that will help us during the times in our lives we need it the most.

In this episode, Pastors Robert Favela & Grace Johnson walk us through the story in the book of Haggai of the rebuilding of God's temple. They use a practical hands-on example that we can do to help us consider our ways in the busyness of life so that our priorities line up with God's.

The character of Jesus doesn’t change over time, He is who He is. In this message, Pastor Josh Turner shares out of Isaiah 61 & Luke 4 a couple of things Jesus said about Himself. Knowing His character hasn’t changed can help us keep our focus on Him when our attention is constantly being pulled between what the world says and what the Word says.

The book of Amos is so important to every believer because of its powerful message about the freedom we have from religion. In this episode, Joel Holm & Pastor Kenneth Mulkey discuss the signs, effects, and dangers of religion that Amos warns us about, but also the hope that we have apart from religion through our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 35 brings us the promise of revival and restoration but as Christians, we are called to prepare ourselves by “strengthening our hands and making firm our feeble knees”. Today Pastor Harrison preaches from this chapter in Isaiah and gives us practical ways to prepare ourselves for the promised revival.

Most of us get excited when we hear the word revival, however we might not always share the same excitement with the word repentance. In this episode of Unpacked, Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Garrett Sederholm show us the connection between those two words with some familiar verses from the book of Joel.

Jesus already paid for our sin and sickness on the cross, and that was enough. It was the greatest exchange of all time. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares in-depth about Isaiah’s prophecy from Isaiah 53 regarding the crucifixion of Jesus and the healing and wholeness that is available to us through Him.

Many of us can relate to the prayers of Habakkuk crying out to God for answers in the midst of pain & suffering. In this episode of Unpacked, Joel Holm & Carli McPherson walk us through this book in the Bible & teach us how we can build our faith using the example of Habakkuk's prayer & God's responses to him.

Who or what we behold in our lives really matters, it's the filter we view our lives, our nation, and our futures through. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares out of Isaiah 42, encouraging us to take our eyes off the things that we can let go of and fix our gaze on Jesus, so we can be that light in the midst of the darkness in this world.

If you knew this was your last year of living on this earth, how would you live out the remainder of your life? In this episode of Unpacked, Joel Holm shares a message on how we can turn our "someday" into "this day" and live our lives in the present, and truly value each day we are given.

Jesus came to this earth so He could experience everything we experience here in this life. He sees us, He's with us, & He gets us. In this message, Joel Holm brings an amazing message on God's desire to be there for us even in our lowest moments.

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In this special Christmas Eve message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares with us words from the very first Christmas carol ever sung. The words the angels sang that morning Jesus was born point us directly to Jesus, God's direct expression of love toward us.

There is something so special about sitting around the fire drinking hot chocolate during the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for a special Christmas episode of Unpacked as a few of our pastors get together and share what is special to them about the Christmas story that many of us might overlook amidst the hustle & bustle of the season.

Sin separates us from God, but God sent His only Son into the world to rescue us from that separation. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares the true meaning of Christmas, which brings an end to all of our fear & the arrival of great joy in our lives through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Have you ever experienced the faintest voice or impression in your heart & questioned if it was from God or not? Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Harrison Conley dive even deeper into the subtle guidance the Holy Spirit can bring in our lives. They give several examples of things we can do in our own lives to remain sensitive to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us, especially during seasons in our lives where it can be easy to miss that still, small voice.

We can see amazing things happen in our lives when we listen to that subtle prompting of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Bayless Conley encourages us in this message about the importance of the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Whether we’re reading our Bible and the verses jump off the pages at us, or it’s just a small whisper in our hearts, we should always listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling us!

Most of us have heard the Christmas story before, but one thing you may not have thought about is how each character in the story didn’t plan to be in the story. There are often times that God wants to divinely interrupt our lives. Today Joel Holm and Natalie Favela sit down to discuss 3 characters in the Christmas story and what we do when our lives, like theirs, are interrupted.

Can you imagine knowing you won't leave this earth without seeing Jesus himself as a little baby?! That is exactly what happened to Simeon! In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley focuses on the prayer of Simeon in Luke 2 when he encounters baby Jesus and the surety he had in his salvation and where he was going when he departs from this earth into heaven. May we all have that much confidence in where we will spend eternity!

In this message, our special guest & friend Pastor Kevin Lewis shares a message out of Acts 9 about the story of Paul & Ananias. They both experience a significant transformation in their lives, and if we live with a true love & desire for the Holy Spirit, we can too!

Perhaps in this day & age, the reason we don't see the gifts of the Holy Spirit operating in our lives is that we need our level of faith increased. Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Harrison Conley unpack Pastor Bayless Conley's final message in his series on the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit & give us practical tips on keeping our faith even through the many trials we might experience in our lives.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley wraps up his series on the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit, teaching about the working of miracles, the gift of special faith, and the gifts of healings. God gives these gifts to us as His Spirit wills. We can better position ourselves to operate in these gifts as He meets us according to the level of our desire. Learn what these gifts look like in operation as we go out and take the Gospel to a lost world.

As humans, we all have fundamental needs like being comforted, exhorted, and encouraged. But where do we go to fill these needs? There is only one ultimate source, however, there are many counterfeits out there. Today on Unpacked, Pastor Robert Favela and Carli McPherson will sit down and talk about how to spot these counterfeits and only accept the genuine!

God especially tells us in 1 Corinthians 12 that He doesn’t want us to be without understanding when it comes to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We all need the supernatural comfort the Holy Spirit & His gifts bring. In his second message in the series, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the three vocal gifts of the Holy Spirt that say something, which are prophecy, different kinds of tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

We all have friends away from Christ. But how do we reach them? There are 3 types of scenarios most of our friends and family fall into that require a different approach. In today's episode, Joel Holm & Pastor Robert Favela sit down and teach out of the book of Acts which specifically teaches us how to reach each of these types of friends.

The Bible teaches us not to be ignorant of the things of the Spirit. We are to use these gifts not just in the church but also to reach those outside of the church. In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley kicks us off in a three-part series that gives us in-depth and relevant teaching on these amazing gifts.

For most of us, we want control over every area of our life, but God commands us to surrender control to Him so we can experience all that He has for us. In today’s episode, Pastor Robert Favela and Pastor Garrett Sederholm sit down to discuss Joel Holm’s message “Time For A New Reality” and ask thought-provoking questions to help us identify areas of control and how to release them to the Lord.

The phrase "Fake it, till you make it" does not apply to us as believers. Christianity is not just a set of ideas but are principles we live out through the revelation God gives us. In this message, "Time For A New Reality", Joel Holm shares about this equation, Awareness + Experience = Reality. Once we are aware of the idea, we need to experience it before it can actually become reality.

In today's episode, Joel Holm shares how God’s desire is for us to live full and abundant lives, with joy, peace, and even happiness. But there is a secret to how we access all that God has for us. The Bible is very clear, practical, and specific about how we can live each and every day without anxiety, despair, and fear.

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Many of us can struggle with where our identity comes from with so many things we can place our trust & faith in. In our special final service during our H4 season, our friend Pastor Will Chung joins us from Beloved Church and shares a message on identity and the importance of finding our identity in Heaven, not here on this earth, so we can live as Jesus did with our identities firm in Christ. We also hear from Pastor Gerald Fadayomi of Home Church & pray over both pastors as we send them off & cover them with our love & blessings as they plant their new churches.

We all want God to perform a miracle in our lives when we need it, but not everybody likes miracles to be needed since they usually happen as a result of a crisis. In this episode, Pastor Robert Favela & Pastor Garrett Sederholm dive deeper into miracles and what kind of intimacy God is inviting us into both with Him and with others, through believing for & experiencing miracles in our lives.

When we are in need of a miracle in our lives, sometimes that very need can cause us to take our eyes off Jesus. In this message, Joel Holm helps us learn how we can encounter God’s power through three people…Jesus, you, and others. Then we can walk into our miracle, even if it doesn’t happen instantaneously.

The Bible mentions several levels of faith we experience in our lives as believers. In this episode, Joel Holm & Pastor Grace Johnson help you figure out where you're at in your faith, in your relationship with Christ & what it will take to get to the next level.

The Church is not a fixed location or building we meet in- WE are the church & are essential to what God is doing in the earth today. In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares three main functions of the Church in the earth, and also gives details about two churches we are helping to plant here at Cottonwood for one of our initiatives for our H4 campaign. Together we can be a beacon of light and make disciples wherever we go.

The most amazing thing about the friendships we develop with other believers here on earth is they will last for all eternity! In this message, Joel & Pastor Garrett give some practical advice on how to invest in & navigate relationships in our lives so we can experience the joy & love that comes from being in community with each other.

Christ created community because it's so vital to our spiritual growth & maturity. Whether you are already a part of a community or longing for the fellowship & friendship that it brings, Pastor Kenneth shares an amazing word to encourage us all to devote ourselves to developing this essential part of community in our lives so we can experience all that God has for us.

God is speaking to us all the time, but we might not always know how to listen. In this episode of Unpacked, Pastor Robert & Pastor Kenneth teach us how to hear & be led by God's voice and what that journey looks like when we are truly living our lives being led by the Holy Spirit.

The early church was a church on fire, on the right frequency and in focus. In this message, Pastor Bayless shares these three truths we find about the early church and how we can learn from them how to live our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit, not in our own strength or abilities, as they did.

All of our needs, big and small, are meant to be brought to Jesus. Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless unpack Pastor Harrison’s weekend message out of Matthew 15. Often times we tend to try and figure out things on our own before we bring them to Jesus. Challenges will come, but our confidence is in the Lord.

Are you in a season that requires you to really lean into your faith to overcome? We can all learn such a valuable lesson in faith from the woman in Matthew 15 who came to Jesus for deliverance for her daughter who was demon possessed. In this message, Pastor Harrison shares 2 keys from this story on how we can develop unshakable faith to help us in those moments that we need it the most.

Joel Holm and Pastor Robert unpack Pastor Bayless’ weekend message out of Luke 5, where Jesus heals a paralytic man. Do you have someone in your world that needs to be brought to the feet of Jesus? Joel and Pastor Robert give us some practical ways that we can be intentional to help those around us receive healing from Jesus. While the enemy is committed to keeping you isolated, we are called to carry one another’s burdens.

There are so many things we can let get in the way of accepting the healing presence of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Bayless shares some important thoughts on going directly to Jesus for not only our healing, but forgiveness from our sins as well so we can experience all He has for us as believers, especially if we need healing in our physical bodies.

What is your source of confidence? Pastor Robert and Pastor Garrett unpack the weekend message from Pastor Robert on our confidence in God. In this conversation, we dive deeper into how we can build up our confidence to get into God’s presence and how we can learn to walk in His power.

Do you ever feel like you don't deserve to approach God? Confidence is not just a character trait that some have and others don't. In this message, Pastor Robert shares three essential sources of confidence that will help us come to God with boldness and set aside whatever is keeping us from confidently coming to him.

Join Joel Holm and Pastor Harrison Conley as they unpack Pastor Josh Turner’s message out of Luke 15 about the prodigal son. Sometimes we can be living a lifestyle that is visibly far from God, or we can look like we are doing the right things, but on the inside, we can still not be in right relation with Him. What a blessing that our Father doesn’t see our filth, but instead sees the righteousness of His Son in us! No matter how far we may have wandered away, God always celebrates our return back to Him.

Have you ever taken the gifts God has given you & misused them? God knows where we’ve been, what we’ve been doing and wants us to come to Him as we are. Pastor Josh Turner brings a word out of Luke 15 about the prodigal son. He shares three things the prodigal finds when he returns home and in turn, what we can expect when we return to Jesus ourselves.

Pastor Robert and Pastor Harrison unpack Pastor Harrison’s weekend message out of Romans 15. When we put our hope in anything but Jesus, it can show up in our life with discontentment, anxiety, and even fear. It’s easy to place our hope in earthly things, however, that can cause us to lose the joy and peace we were meant to have. As Christians, we can have hope even when it doesn’t make sense given earthly circumstances.

Pastor Harrison brings an encouraging message out of Romans 15. Where are you finding hope among all that is happening in our world right now? At some point we have all looked to the wrong source to find hope, whether that be a person, politician, pastor or doctor. Even when the circumstances around us feel heavy, we can look to our God, who is the author and the supplier of hope.

Joel Holm and Pastor Bayless teach out of Romans 14. How can we deal with people who disagree with us? Now, more than ever, it isn’t hard to find division among those around us. In Romans 14, Paul tells us how we are to treat others that may have a different opinion than our own. The devil wants to divide us over small matters, but as believers, we are called to bring peace and unity.

Joel Holm takes some time to answer questions that were submitted by you about his weekend message out of Romans 13. How can we create unity amongst disagreement and what do we do when we are in conflict with the state? What does the Bible say about submitting to God’s authority? In times of uncertainty, we can always find direction in the Word of God.

In Romans 13, Paul wants the church then & now to know, God is in control! In this message, Joel reminds us what we can do as Christians to live in peace with and make a difference in society without compromising our individual convictions.

Joel Holm and Pastor Garrett unpack Pastor Harrison's message out of Romans 12. How can we live a life fully offered to God? When we keep a biblical perspective, we are able to rise above and keep from conforming to this world. Paul gives us some insight on how we are to treat those who persecute us, and while that may be difficult when you look at what we've been given through Jesus, it’s only appropriate that we love our enemies.

Pastor Harrison teaches out of Romans 12 where we learn how to apply the meaning of the Gospel in our life. Our society is constantly working to get us to conform to the ways of the world. It may cost you to follow God’s Word, but we can rejoice because Jesus says in Matthew 5 that we are blessed when the world persecutes us, for our reward is in heaven.

Pastor Robert and Pastor Kenneth unpack the weekend message out of Romans 9-11 and prepare us for Chapter 12. What a privilege it is to belong to God and receive the mercy that He graciously offers us. As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to not only pray for a revival locally but also a revival around the world.

Chapters 9-11 of Romans have a common theme: mercy. Join pastor Kenneth as he walks us through each chapter & the letter that Paul wrote to those who had previously rejected Christ with the good news that God's mercy is available to us all!

Joel Holm and Pastor Kenneth unpack and discuss more of Romans 8 from Pastor Harrison’s weekend message. When we are in Christ, we can walk in authority so that when we encounter things that are not of God, our mind is governed by the Spirit. People tend to spend so much time and money on their external looks, but Paul says our spirit is life.

When we trust in what Jesus has done for us, we receive the gift of His righteousness. Pastor Harrison teaches out of Romans 8 and hones in on verse 1. While we have all sinned and fall short, the Word says there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Jesus did not die on the cross for us to remain chained by our past sins. In fact, forgiving ourselves is just as important as forgiving others.

We can often find ourselves living by the lie that we can handle our battles on our own. The good news is that the battle is the Lord’s! Pastor Robert and Pastor Sam unpack Joel Holm’s weekend message out of Romans 7. When we worship, pray and get in the Word, it will always point us back to Jesus.

Join us as Joel walks us through Romans 7, where Paul lays out two battles that we fight, the battle before Christ, and the battle we fight after our salvation. The battle we fight before we come to Christ we have to fight alone, but the good news is, the battle we fight after our salvation does not end in death, it ends in love and grace and we do not fight it alone!

Joel Holm and Pastor Harrison unpack Pastor Bayless’ message from Romans 6. When we live in Christ, we still have to choose to live in His way daily. We can choose to either feed our spirit, or our flesh. Joel and Pastor Harrison give us practical ways to die to ourselves and have freedom in Jesus.

Because of what God has done for us, we have a solid place to rest our identity. God doesn’t just love us, He actually wants us! Pastor Robert and Pastor Garrett unpack Pastor Kenneth’s message out of Romans 5 and discuss the many reasons we can be grateful for God’s agape love.

Each of us are standing in one of two places, either the abundance of sin & the condemnation it brings, or the super abounding place of grace before God through Christ. In his message, Pastor Kenneth walks us through Romans 5, where Paul explains how God wants us to be able to know & understand His love for us now that we are in right relationship with Him.

Pastor Harrison and Pastor Sam expand on Pastor Kenneth’s message out of Romans 4. It’s easy to get wrapped up in thinking that good works make us righteous before God, when in fact our outward works do not change the inward problem. When we believe in God’s Word, it is full of promises and It is our job to have faith that He will do exactly what He said He will do.

We can be under the misconception that good works, and following the law will keep us in good standing with Christ. While neither of those things will make us righteous before God, Pastor Kenneth teaches out of Romans 4 and helps us understand what the Bible says we can do to be in right relationship with our Savior.

We tend to view ourselves in the best filter, judging our thoughts and actions by our intentions. Yet when we view ourselves in comparison with Christ, we start to see how small we really are. Pastor Robert and Pastor Harrison unpack the 4 main objections that Paul seeks to remedy from Pastor Harrison’s message. While we can find ourselves in debt with sin, when we surrender to Christ, we can exhale with relief because we serve a God who has reconciled our sin to save us!

Pastor Harrison teaches out of Romans 3 and discusses 4 main objections that Paul seeks to remedy. We are all sinners and fall short, but the good news is that even when we are faithless, God always remains faithful. We cannot earn being in good standing with Christ, but it is given to us through our faith in Jesus.

We are either in Adam or in Christ. In society we are seeing morality become relative to what each person decides in their own eyes, rather than how God sees it. Join Pastor Garrett and Pastor Bayless as they unpack Pastor Bayless’ message out of Romans 2. It may be unpopular to stand up for God’s truth, but it’s worth it as our lives on earth are merely a dressing room for eternity.

God will do what’s necessary to get the truth of His gospel to somebody! Join Pastor Bayless as he shares a message from Romans 2 where Paul writes to the church regarding the importance of keeping the law of Christ, not just acknowledging its existence.

Joel Holm and Pastor Kenneth unpack 5 key truths that every Christian needs to know out of Romans 1. We know that the power of God brings us to salvation, but how does God’s invisible power reveal Himself to us? We may be living in a fallen world, but when we declare the Gospel we are inviting the Holy Spirit to do something supernatural in our lives!

The book of Romans is rich in sound doctrine & so applicable for the world we are living in today. In this message, Pastor Harrison walks us through the first chapter in Romans which puts a spot light on things that we need to make God’s Word the final authority on in our lives.

The obstacles in our lives can speak to us, but God’s word speaks louder if we listen to it! God wants to work together with us to move that mountain or obstacle in our life. In this message Pastor Kenneth shares how we can get to God’s pathway for our lives & move that mountain out of the way with His help.

Most of us can quickly identify a problem or hardship we are going through in our lives. Join Joel and Pastor Kenneth as they unpack Pastor Harrison’s message and dive deeper into how we can face the problems in our lives using prayer and praise to settle our spirit and get to a place of peace, regardless of the struggles in our lives or the storms that may be surrounding us.

The bible says that even as believers we will face trials, but how can we gain peace in the midst of it? Pastor Harrison goes over 3 points that can bring you peace despite your circumstance. While we might be inclined to wish God would just make our problems disappear, often times our struggle will put us on a path that will build our maturity in Christ.

In 1 Peter 1:12, it makes mention of how the Angels long to get a glimpse of the Gospel. What is it exactly about the Good News that the Angels are longing to see? Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless explore the miraculous wonders that the Angels were witness to and go over 3 things that will help fix our gaze.

There is a deeper, unseen reality of the gospel that even the angels long to gaze into the depth of. In this message, Joel Holm shares how there is always more of the gospel we can tap into in our lives as believers & three parts of the gospel that can often be “out of sight, out of mind”.

In John 16:7 Jesus says that it is to our advantage that He goes away so that the Helper (Holy Spirit) will come to us. God is with us, but the Holy Spirit is IN us. Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless discuss in greater detail how the Holy Spirit brings us revelation, regeneration and assurance.

Without the intervention of the Holy Spirit, we can find ourselves victim to the deception that the enemy uses against us. God uses the Holy Spirit to bring understanding and revelation to us. The Holy Spirit develops our maturity and helps us grow further in our walk with God. In this message, Pastor Harrison preaches on the different ways the Holy Spirit works in our lives and how inward transformation always precedes outward transformation.

Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless unpack Pastor Kenneth’s weekend message, “Will The Real You Please Stand Up?” Our bodies are simply the shell in which houses our spirit being. When God wants to communicate with us, He does so through speaking to our spirit. How can we make sure that we are listening for his voice and our walk with Him is not being hindered? We can be doing all the external things, but internally are we connected with God? When we give our life to Christ, we become a new person but our sin nature does not automatically go away. Thankfully, when you surround yourself with a good community, they can help identify your blinds spots and keep you accountable. We are better together!

We can get caught up living our lives as if who we are on the outside is all of who we are. But we are more than just our physical body, God made us in His image as a triune being. The real you is unseen & lives inside your physical body. In this message Pastor Kenneth shares why it is so important to make it a priority to walk in the Spirit world to reach our maximum potential in the physical world as well as in eternity.

In the midst of the division and chaos in our current climate, how should we respond as Christians? When it seems as though society wants to tear us apart, how can we posture our hearts so that we can bring peace and unity? Pastor Harrison, Pastor Cindy and Pastor Kenneth have a timely conversation around the topic of race, understanding, and how we can use the Holy Spirit to guide us into compassion so that we can respond in love to one another.

God will plant people in places to help you, but Satan will also use people to hinder you. Looking around in the world today, it is hard to understand the inherent evil that can be present in the hearts of some people. Where does that evil come from? Pastor Bayless gives a powerful message on how the wicked are influenced by the Devil but God uses seeds sewn by His people to change society. We can be encouraged, for the light is stronger than the darkness!

Pastor Joel, Dominique Johnson and Pastor Harrison unpack Pastor Bayless’ weekend message, “Is it God, The Devil, or Just Me? God created us to be unique and have our own thoughts. How can we make sure our thoughts stay aligned with God’s Word? The enemy is constantly trying to use lies, and even people to bring doubt and confusion about what God has already told us to be true. Listen in as we discuss how we can protect ourselves against the devils tactics so that we can keep our thoughts in line with God’s Word.

Our thoughts are powerful things & sometimes we might wonder where they are coming from. In this message, Pastor Bayless helps us learn how to discern the origin of our thoughts & how we can keep them from negatively affecting our lives & the lives of those around us.

We don’t need to add anything to the plain & simple message of the cross & the resurrection of Jesus, it is spectacular in & of itself! In this Unpacked session, Joel, Pastor Josh & Pastor Rob dive deeper into Pastor Harrison’s Easter message & the four words he used to describe what the resurrection means in our lives: Truth, Unity, Power, & Hope.

Even though you may know the story of the resurrection, when is the last time you sat to ponder & consider what it really means for you? In this Easter message, Pastor Harrison shares with us four words: truth, unity, power & hope, that represent what the power of the resurrection means in our lives as believers.

Man’s own sin caused all the heartache & brokenness in this world, but through His death on the cross, Jesus took care of the greatest need of mankind, salvation from our sins & a relationship with our Creator! In this Good Friday message, Pastor Bayless shares the message of the cross & how our response to the redemption of Christ can be formed through our life experiences & what choices we have made in life.

Pastor Harrison, Pastor Grace and Pastor Tom unpack Pastor Bayless’ weekend message “The Transforming Power of God’s Word.” The world can taint us and take from us what we know to be true. When we put God’s Word in our heart we are able to discern from what is good and what is evil. Allowing God’s Word to take root in our lives produces a fruitful prayer life, and prayer has the power to change things! Get your heart ready to receive as we learn more about how God’s Word can develop our faith and give us wisdom in our daily life.

We will never live the full, abundant life God has for us if we don’t get HIS Word into our hearts. In this last message in our series on Psalm 119, Pastor Bayless shows us three different methods of putting the Word in our heart so that it can really take root & help shield us from the things of this world.

The enemy wants to do everything he can to keep us from producing fruit. That is why God needs to be the ultimate source in our lives! In this Unpacked message, Pastor Robert & Pastor Ken explain how we can truly make God our portion & let go of other things we may rely upon for security so we can solely rely on God & His Word!

Pastor Harrison teaches out of Psalm 119:57-64 and goes over 6 “I” statements that the Psalmist makes. You can know who God is, but not be walking with him. If you desire to know God, you need to know His Word. Following God and His Word is a lifestyle, and when we fill our mouth with the Word of God, there is freedom! The world is constantly trying to pull us into sin, but when you have the Word of God in your mouth, it will hold you steady and strong.

Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless unpack Pastor Joel’s weekend message, “God Actions.” We take a deeper look into 7 requests we can make to God. It’s easy to fall victim to being blinded by what the world is trying to tell us is truth. When you choose to serve God, you may feel like you are swimming upstream in a downstream society. More than ever, we need to be courageous and take God’s Word as final authority. We can be encouraged because we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us through all the seasons we will face.

Why are we not more engaged in reading the Bible? There are wonderful things in God's Word but you cannot see these things without God's help. In this message, Joel teaches us about the divine encounter God wants to have with us through His Word.

Joel Holm, Carli McPherson, and Don Silvera unpack Pastor Bayless' message, "The Creator's Word." They dig deeper into the power that the Word holds, and how important it is to nourish our minds with it. We all struggle at times to get into the Word, and absorb what we are reading. When we fight through that temptation to give up, the Word can renew your mind, and bring new perspective to life's challenges.

Pastor Bayless preaches an encouraging message titled, “The Creator’s Word.” Sometimes we forget just what a miraculous God we serve. As humans, we are limited with what we know or what we can accomplish. Have you experienced times where you feel like your circumstances were closing in on you? This message will fill you with hope, as you learn more about how all things are possible with God because our Creator is not limited!

Pastor Harrison, Pastor Garrett & Pastor Ryan dive deeper into Pastor Ken’s message “How to Pray More for People & Others.” They share personal experiences on how God has used the different ways he speaks to us to impact their own lives. Furthermore, they discuss how we can rely on the functions of the Holy Spirit if we desire to go a little further in our prayer life.

Pastor Kenneth teaches on how we can have a better dialogue with God. It can be hard to come up with the right words when we are trying to pray. Sometimes we might not even know what to pray when we are facing difficult circumstances. Pastor Kenneth goes into detail on different ways that God speaks to us and how we can use the Holy Spirit to help us pray more efficiently and consistently.

Pastor Robert and Joel unpack Pastor Harrison's weekend message, “Tongues And The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit.” Have you ever found yourself needing to pray over something or someone, but didn’t have the words to pray? Today’s message dives deeper into the conversation on what speaking in tongues is, and how it benefits us. Get ready to lean in as we learn more about this gift from God that will in turn help us draw closer to Him.

Pastor Harrison brings a powerful message on the Holy Spirit & the gift God has available to us through speaking in tongues. The gift is available to everybody who calls Jesus Lord. Listen to answer any questions you might have on this essential part of our salvation & relationship with our God!

Pastor Robert and Pastor Harrison unpack Pastor Bayless’ weekend message, “Desperate Prayers and Dramatic Answers”. Because we live in a fallen world, we are all bound to find ourselves in a crisis at some point. Listen in as we learn how we can search God’s word to strengthen our faith and get through tough times. We can rest assured that when we diligently seek Him, we will find Him.

Pastor Bayless delivers a powerful message on “Desperate Prayers and Dramatic Answers.” We live in a fallen world with an adversary working against us, but prayer and diligently seeking God can bring forth direction and rewards in our life. Pastor Bayless explains how when you turn away from all the other voices in your world and turn to God, He will give you the answers and direction you seek.

Have you ever had the thought that you didn't have to wait to die for eternity to begin? Joel teaches on how eternity is not something that begins when you die, it’s something that shapes how you live today. We will all face hardships, but because of Jesus’s sacrifice, we can be thankful that they are only temporary and live with the hope we have through Christ.

Pastor Robert and Pastor Bayless unpack Pastor Joel's weekend message, "Getting to the Heavenly Realm." What is the heavenly realm and how can we experience here it on earth? It can be difficult to view your life any other way than through your own lens, however having God's perspective on your situation can change the landscape from which you see it. Listen in as we talk about 3 different ways to experience the heavenly realm, and learn how the unseen, is even more real than the seen.

In this message Joel teaches on the material realm and the heavenly realm. We can easily get caught up living from the material realm looking at life through an earthly perspective, but how can we learn to live from the heavenly realm? It might look right now like our material world may be faltering, but we can be hopeful because the Kingdom is still standing strong.

Pastor Joel, Pastor Kenneth and Pastor Robert unpack Pastor Harrison's weekend message "The Armor of God." There are so many ways the enemy will come against you, but how can we position ourselves to stand against the enemy's tactics? Today's message talks about the different ways the enemy uses to rob us of what we have in Christ, and how we can put on the armor of God to shield us from those attacks.

In today's setting, Christians are finding themselves in a spiritual battle. In this message, Pastor Harrison talks about how we can put on the "Armor of God" and look to Christ & His Word for the final authority when deception is running rampant. As children of God, Pastor Harrison tells us how we can use God's Word as a sword to fight against the enemy.

We all start out as babes in Christ. The challenge is moving on from being a babe, and continuing to grow in spiritual maturity. When we understand and learn the Word of God we will have spiritual growth. Don't discredit being a babe in Christ, it's an important starting point in your growth of spiritual maturity.

God's desire for us is to grow in our maturity in Christ. In today's message, Pastor Ken has us take a look at ourselves to determine where we are in our own spiritual maturity. He gives us easy to follow steps that we can do, no matter where we are- so that we can continue to grow into maturity with God.

Pastor Robert, Pastor Harrison and Pastor Kenneth unpack Pastor Bayless' message "Winning Against The Devil's Strategies". We dive a little deeper into the Parable of the Sower out of Mark, Chapter 4. In order to be an effective Christian, we need to recognize that we need to accept God's Word in order to produce a harvest. Listen in to hear some ways that we can sew the Word of God into our own life, and prepare our hearts so that we have good soil to bear fruit.

The enemy is constantly at work trying to rob us of the peace we have through Jesus. Pastor Bayless gives us a simple message on how to overcome the strategies that the enemy uses to cripple our faith. In this message we learn how to live the life that God has planned for us, even in the midst of a chaotic world.

We are living in unprecedented times. When it feels like there is such a push to silence God's word, Pastor Harrison gives a timely message on how we can be bold and keep courage as we navigate life during a time with such a political divide. This message will give you practical steps to fight back against all that the enemy is using to take away our effectiveness as followers of Christ.

God made us into eternal beings who will live in eternity one day with him. In this message Pastor Ken will help you discover some of the things God would have us do in order to set our minds not just on things here on this earth, but set our minds on things above, in heaven, and in eternity with Him!

The day and time that we're living in & what's going on in our world has made it so important to discuss the issue of racism. In this message, Pastor Ken highlights the story from the Bible in Acts 10 about Peter going to the house of Cornelius and the revelation that Peter had about God not being impartial toward any man or any race and the rippling effect that it had in the church.

Exposure to all that's going on in the world can at times make us feel overwhelmed & weary. Therapist & Pastor Bill Gaultiere joins Pastor Robert Favela & Ava Joseph to discuss the importance of caring for our soul as well as practical ways we can develop habits to nourish our soul & let God fill us up to overflowing with His love & peace.

When any part of the community of the church is hurting, we all hurt. We are blessed at Cottonwood Church to have such a diverse family, and in this message, Pastor Harrison is joined by several members of our leadership team as they have a conversation about racism and the mandate we have as a church to be a part of the solution & be a beacon of light in the midst of darkness.