Answers With Bayless Conley

The Bible says gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit, but in our culture it is often confused with weakness. Jesus Himself was gentle—not because He was weak, but because He was infinitely powerful. In “Why Gentleness Is Not Weakness,” Bayless Conley helps you cultivate gentleness in your own life and shows you the great power you can demonstrate when you have a gentle response to others. Experience true rest in Jesus when the spirit of gentleness permeates your life! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series “Great Pursuits,” in which he shares the most important things God wants you to chase after in life.

God’s Word tells you to pursue patience, but patience doesn’t come easily to most people. In “The Pursuit of Patience,” Bayless Conley looks at three areas where you can both learn and apply patience in your life... the promises of God, people, and persecution. Whatever you are waiting for today, God wants you to practice patience, a brave enduring perseverance, and trust that His timing is always perfect! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series Great Pursuits, in which he shares the most important things God wants you to chase after in life.

The book of Hebrews describes Jesus as the author and finisher of our faith. So knowing what He said about faith is critical. In “What Jesus Says About Faith,” Bayless Conley explores the three kinds of faith Jesus talked about. He shows you why faith only works through love and what it looks like to move toward great faith in your everyday life. Pursue great faith… and please God in a great way! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series Great Pursuits, in which he shares the most important things God wants you to chase after in life.

God promises there are certain rewards you’ll receive when you live a godly lifestyle. And the benefits you’ll enjoy far outweigh the challenges that come with those choices. In his message “Four Promises for Godly Living,” Bayless Conley shows you how to pursue an inward posture of devotion to God and shares four life-changing benefits of godliness you’ll experience when you do. Godly living can be a challenge, but the rewards you’ll receive are always worth it. Find out how today! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series Great Pursuits, in which he shares the most important things God wants you to chase after in life.

A life of integrity comes from knowing God and seeking after Him before anything else. Listen as Bayless Conley shares his message “What It Means to Live with Integrity”—and shows you that when you live with integrity, you in turn attract other people to God. Find out how seeking righteousness above all else produces enduring results in your life. This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

Love is one of the highest callings of the Christian life—having an impact on your marriage, family, salvation, enemies... and much more. But the Bible also says the pursuit of love is connected to the desire for spiritual gifts. In “Love Makes All the Difference,” Bayless Conley explores how the desires and manifestations of spiritual gifts in your life are most effective when they’re motivated by love. Listen today to discover how when you do everything in a spirit of love, it makes all the difference in your life. This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

Each of us naturally goes after things we believe are good for us. But God has called us to pursue good not only for ourselves, but for all. That includes our enemies. In his message “The Pursuit of What Is Good,” Bayless Conley opens God’s Word to show you that as you pursue what is good for you, it’s also important to ask if it is good for others as well. When you focus on seeking good for others and blessing them, God will bless you as well. This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

Hospitality is extremely important in God’s economy. So even if it does not come naturally to you, the Bible says it is something you need to pursue. In his message “Why Hospitality Matters to God,” Bayless Conley shows you how you are called to make hospitality part of your life because it’s a tangible way to demonstrate the reality of your salvation through the love of Christ. Let God’s love show in your life through the power of hospitality! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

God wants you to know Him intimately. And a relationship with Him doesn’t come through rituals, rules, and regulations. In order to know God, you have to pursue Him. And the pursuit of God requires intentionality. In “The Pursuit of the Knowledge of God,” Bayless Conley shows you how you can know God more intimately through His creation, fellowship, prayer, and much more. Pursue God intentionally... because there’s nothing more important than knowing Him! This message is part of Bayless Conley’s series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

Peace is something everyone acknowledges is important—but few people actually have it. So how can you experience the lasting peace God wants for you? In his message "The Pursuit of Peace," Bayless Conley shares how peace in your life can only be found when you first have peace with God—and that comes through His Son, Jesus Christ. Discover how you can have peace with God, so you can then enjoy the peace of God in every area of your life! This message is part of Bayless Conley's series, Great Pursuits, in which he explores the things God wants you to chase after in life.

The Word of God is always giving birth to new revelation! In this message, Bayless Conley examines the first chapter of the Book of James. Should you be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble? Do the rich have more favor with God than the poor? Does God ever tempt us or cause evil things to happen in our lives? Not sure about the answers? Listen now and see for yourself what the Bible has to say about these three challenging questions.

Just about everything you could imagine happening in a person’s life happened to King David – ups and downs, successes and failures, friendships and mortal enemies. Yet David carried out God’s plan and God called him a man after His own heart. Join Bayless Conley for a very rewarding study of David’s life and discover three essential qualities of a godly person that were on display in his character. As you listen, be inspired to carry out the purposes of God in your own life and emulate David’s qualities of being a man of war, a man of worship, and a man of the Word.

How do you bring forth good things in your marriage? What about good things in the lives of your children? How do you bring forth good things in your career, in your finances, your health, your community, and your relationships? Bayless Conley shares the answer in his message “Psalm 119: The Transforming Power of God’s Word.” If you want to lead the abundant, influential, and holy life that is God’s will for you in Jesus, you must hide His Word in your heart. What fills your heart is what will come out in your life. So let God’s Word take root and bear good fruit for His glory and your greatest good!

God wants to be your everything—every minute of every day—because He knows there’s no greater joy or satisfaction than Him. In his message “Making God My Portion,” Pastor Harrison takes you to Psalm 119 and shows you why God’s abiding presence in your life is more precious than anything else and how you can experience it. Stop settling for what the world says will satisfy—make God your full portion today!

Nothing is beyond God’s creative power—not life, not death, not the most hopeless of situations. He can and does make something out of nothing. In his message “Psalm 119: The Creator’s Word,” Bayless Conley takes you to Psalm 119 and shares how God’s power to speak creation into existence means there’s hope for broken marriages, failed health, emotional turmoil, and any other challenge you may face. God is a creator who never fails—discover how the same Word that brought galaxies into existence can turn the tide for you!

We live in a world of rapid change and uncertainty, which can leave us anxious and overwhelmed. Thankfully, Jesus is the constant in the chaos. In fact, He’s the same today as He was when He walked on earth. He is the same one who had mercy for the guilty and peace for the troubled. The things He did then are the things He still does today. Bayless Conley shows three things an unchanging Jesus wants to do for you in an ever-changing world.

Everyone longs for peace—yet it can seem so elusive. Anxiety over kids, jobs, finances . . . not to mention global events . . . floods our thoughts every day. Is it really possible to experience the peace God promises with so much turmoil in the world? In his message “Peace in Troubled Times,” Bayless Conley shows how you can make prayer the antidote to the worries you face. Find out how you can surrender control to God—and experience His perfect peace right here and now!

Scripture is clear that salvation is a work of God alone—and that in Christ, you’re completely free. How, then, do you enjoy that freedom while still walking in wisdom, following Christ instead of the crowd? “Living Free, Living Wise” is a special message from Bayless Conley that shows you how to fully embrace your freedom in Christ without being snared by sin. Discover the joy of a life marked by freedom and blessed by wisdom!

So many people today are just treading water in the midst of life’s storms—enduring wave after wave with little hope of rescue in sight. In his message “Mightier Than Your Storm,” Bayless Conley shows you how God can give you supernatural peace and guidance in the midst of the challenges of life. You’ll learn that while no believer is immune to trials, Jesus is Lord over every trouble you face and has the power to silence any storm!

The Bible is filled with accounts of nations serving idols that must be carried from place to place. Our God is different. He doesn’t expect to be carried, but instead carries you through every battle, every trial, and every temptation you’ll ever face. In “The God Who Carries You,” Bayless Conley shows why you never outgrow the need to be carried by God through the ups and downs of life. Discover how you can find true rest in God’s everlasting arms in this uplifting message!