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Have you ever known what God wanted you to do… but held back? In his first message from the book of Jonah, "When God Says Go," Pastor Bayless walks through Jonah's call to "arise, go, and cry out"—and how easy it is to resist God's direction when it involves people we'd rather avoid. You'll discover God's heart for the lost, how believers can often become inward-focused, and why every follower of Jesus is called to be an ambassador. Listen and find out how to move past hesitation and respond to what God has already said.

True security comes from knowing God is your source—and that security changes how you live. In this next message from his Philippians series, "Trusting God as Your Source," Pastor Bayless explains why giving is part of kingdom life and how fruit abounds to your account when you support gospel work. You'll also see how God's promise to supply your needs is tied to a heart that gives in faith. Listen now and discover how your generosity can open the door to lasting impact.

There is more to you than meets the eye. You are a spirit being. You have a soul. You live in a physical body. In this encouraging message, Pastor Bayless walks through three remarkable stories from Mark chapter 5 that reveal how Jesus brings freedom to the whole person. You'll see how Christ delivers an oppressed soul, heals a broken body, and even restores life where all hope seemed lost. These stories remind us that no situation is beyond the reach of God's power. Discover how coming to the feet of Jesus can change everything as you listen today.

God not only promises peace—He shows you how to keep it. In this message from his series Lessons from Philippians, Pastor Bayless reveals how your thought life determines whether peace remains or fades. You'll discover why meditating on what is true, noble, and pure protects your heart, and you'll learn the secret of being content whether facing need or abundance. When your trust is anchored in God, your peace and contentment no longer have to depend on your circumstances. Don't miss this encouraging message that will help steady your heart.

Worry and anxiety don't have to control your life. In this message from his series "Lessons from Philippians," Pastor Bayless explains how you can break the worry habit and experience the peace of God. You'll learn how acknowledging God in prayer, making specific requests, and giving thanks positions your heart to receive what God has promised.  When you apply these biblical principles, God's peace will guard your heart and mind—no matter what you're facing. Be encouraged and strengthened as you discover how to trust God fully.

It's easy to drift spiritually, to hit the snooze button on eternity and live as if Christ's return is distant or irrelevant. But you don't have to! In "Living in Light of Jesus' Return," Pastor Harrison Conley reminds you that the day of the Lord will come like a thief. You'll be challenged to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and to live ready—keeping your eyes on the coming King. Don't settle for half-hearted faith. Find out how you can wake up, stand firm, and live prepared for His return.

It's possible to witness the power of God and still walk away unchanged. Over time, disappointment and unbelief can quietly harden your heart, even while you're surrounded by truth. In "Healings and Hard Hearts," Pastor Bayless looks at the Pharisees and explains how people can repeatedly resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit until their hearts grow calloused. As he puts it, the same sun that melts butter also hardens clay—and the same truth that softens one heart can harden another. Discover how to stay close to Jesus, keep your heart soft, and live in a place where faith, obedience, and the Holy Spirit can freely work.

Strife, worry, and rigidity can quietly undermine your faith and rob you of peace. Left unchecked, they can damage relationships and open the door to even greater trouble. In "Lessons from Philippians: Let Your Gentleness Be Known," Pastor Bayless challenges you to stand fast in the Lord, fight strife like a poisonous serpent, and let your gentleness be known to all. You'll learn why unity matters, how to overcome the rigidity that leads to strife, and how to break the habit of anxiety that robs you of peace. Discover how you can let go of worry, choose unity, and receive the peace God has promised in this encouraging message!

Every day, you leave an imprint on others. Your words and attitudes leave their mark on the souls of people around you. So what message are you leaving? In "Lessons from Philippians: The Imprint You Leave," Pastor Bayless shows you what it means to live as a colony of heaven in a world set on earthly things. You'll be challenged to stand fast in the Lord, to refuse a life ruled by the flesh, and to live with eternity in view—because that is how every sacrifice and act of obedience becomes truly worthwhile. Listen and find out how you can stand fast, live holy, and make your life a pattern worth following.

Many people live weighed down by debt, shame, regret, and spiritual captivity—never realizing their freedom has already been announced. In "Jesus, Our Jubilee," Pastor Bayless reveals how the year of Jubilee was a year of release, restoration, and freedom—and how Jesus fulfilled it when He proclaimed "liberty to the captives" (Luke 4:18). What you could never pay, He canceled. What you forfeited, He restored. When Jesus proclaimed liberty to the captives, He was announcing the fulfillment of Jubilee. Discover how you can receive the freedom He came to bring.

The apostle Paul was honest about not being where he wanted to be in the Christian life—and maybe you can relate. But he refused to stay stuck where he was. In this next message from his "Lessons from Philippians series, Keep Moving Forward," Pastor Bayless reminds you that growth isn't about perfection, but about direction. You'll discover what it means to forget what's behind and reach forward to what's ahead in your spiritual life. Find out how to discern the next step God is calling you to take, stay in your lane, and press forward with all your heart in this powerful message!

The Bible is clear that all fall short of God's perfect standard, so what are you trusting in to be made right? In his message, "Lessons from Philippians: How to Be Made Right with God," Pastor Bayless explains that righteousness comes when faith in Jesus Christ alone makes us right with God. You'll discover how it's not religion, but relationship—an intimate, personal knowledge of Christ—that makes you right with Him. Learn to lay aside self-reliance and draw closer to Christ, where true life is found, in this encouraging message!

What do you do when sin, guilt, or shame make God feel distant—or leave you wondering if you're even welcome in His presence? In his message "A Prayer of Repentance," Pastor Harrison Conley explores Psalm 51, one of the most vulnerable, honest, and raw prayers in the Bible. You'll discover how this Psalm is a blueprint for how to approach God when you feel like you can't. And you'll find out how repentance begins with God's character, not our worthiness.  Find out how you can approach God honestly and let Him restore the joy of your salvation. Listen today!

Tough times are inevitable in life. So how can you rejoice when circumstances are hard?  In "Lessons from Philippians: Unspeakable Joy," Pastor Bayless explains that true joy does not depend on what's happening around us, but on the Lord. You'll discover why that truth is the safest place to be as a believer. And you'll be encouraged to trust in Jesus for your salvation rather than your own efforts. Discover why joy rooted in Christ—not in performance or self-effort—is the true mark of a believer in this powerful message!

Many believers today struggle with exhaustion, overcommitment, or pressure. In those moments, it's essential to lean on God's mercy and wisdom. In this message from his series on Philippians "New Every Morning," Pastor Bayless dives into the story of how Epaphroditus "was sick almost to death, but God had mercy on him." You'll learn how reckless overwork can leave you exhausted, why caring for your body matters, and how you can rest in the promise that God's mercies are new every morning. Let God's mercy, rest, and strength meet you right where you are in this refreshing message!