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Promised Land Messages

by Promised Land Church

We are following Jesus together in Western New York. Promised Land Church is led by Pastor Brent Parsley and located in East Aurora, New York. For more information visit: promisedlandwny.com

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  1. Launch Sunday | Don't Try. Train.

    What if the reason you're not growing spiritually ISN'T because you're just not trying hard enough? Many Christians genuinely want to follow Jesus, overcome sin, and experience the full life He promised. But somewhere along the way, following Jesus can become an exhausting cycle of trying harder,...

  2. To the Promised Land | Living Devoted Lives | Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of To the Promised Land What does it really mean to live a life devoted to Jesus? In Acts 2, the first Christians devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer. They reordered their lives around Jesus. In this message, Pastor Brent Parsley explores why...

  3. To the Promised Land | How to Make Real Friends | Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of To the Promised Land Most people want good friends. Far fewer of us know how to actually build them. In this message, Pastor Brent Parsley explores what the Bible says about real friendship and why meaningful relationships don’t happen automatically. Through Proverbs and the words of...

  4. To the Promised Land | On Mission With Jesus | Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of To the Promised Land What does it mean to live on mission with Jesus? The Christian life is bigger than going to church on Sunday and then returning to “normal life.” God is at work in the world, and He invites ordinary people like us to participate in His mission. In this message…

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  5. To the Promised Land | For the Next Generation | Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of To the Promised Land Why are so many young people struggling to carry their faith into adulthood, and what can we do about it? Every generation has worried about the generation coming behind it. As followers of Jesus, we won't criticized the next generation. We're going to invest in…

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  6. This Must be Stronger than That | Friendship > Isolation | Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of This Must be Stronger than That Can you really follow Jesus by yourself? We live in a culture that values independence, yet more and more people are experiencing loneliness, isolation, and shallow relationships. The New Testament paints a very different picture of the Christian life:...

  7. This Must be Stronger than That | Fasting > Appetites | Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of This Must be Stronger than That Why do Christians fast, and what does going without food actually have to do with following Jesus? We all have appetites: for food, comfort, pleasure, approval, control, entertainment, and success. Many of those desires are good. But good desires can…

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  8. This Must be Stronger than That | Worship > Consumption | Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of This Must be Stronger than That (There's a little audio trouble in the first 10 minutes) How should Christians worship God? We sometimes make worship about how we feel instead of the worth of the One we're worshiping. In this message, Pastor Brent Parsley looks at the biblical contrast...

  9. This Must be Stronger than That | Prayer > Self Reliance | Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of This Must be Stronger than That How do you pray when you don’t know what to say? Prayer can feel complicated or even boring, but it doesn't have to be that way. Prayer is simply learning to live your life with God. In part one of This Must Be Stronger Than That, Pastor Brent Parsley...

  10. Baptism | Leaving Your Old Life Behind | Brent Parsley

    Is baptism only a public symbol, or does something spiritually significant happen through it? In this message, Pastor Brent explains the biblical meaning of water baptism. We are saved by grace through faith, not through a religious act, but baptism remains an important act of obedience commanded...

  11. Asking for a Friend | Understanding the Bible | Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Asking for a Friend Why can the Bible feel so confusing? Often, the problem is not a lack of desire. It's a lack of orientation. In this message, Pastor Brent explains why the Bible is not primarily a textbook, rulebook, formula book, magic book, or collection of inspirational quotes....

  12. Asking for a Friend | Spiritual Warfare | Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of Asking for a Friend Spiritual warfare is real, but it may not look like what you have been taught. We aren't chasing demons, living in fear, or searching for secret spiritual techniques. We are standing firm in the victory of Jesus. In this message from Asking for a Friend, Pastor Brent...

  13. Asking for a Friend | Forgiveness | Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Asking for a Friend How do you forgive someone who deeply hurt you? In this message from the Asking for a Friend series, Pastor Brent Parsley explores Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness in Luke 17 and Matthew 18. He explains the differences between forgiveness, reconciliation, trust…

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  14. For the One | This is My Story | Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of For the One What are you supposed to say when you want to tell someone about Jesus? For many Christians, sharing their faith feels intimidating. They worry that they don't know enough, can't answer every question, or might make the conversation uncomfortable. In this message, Pastor…

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  15. For the One | Gone Fishing | Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of For the One What comes to mind when you hear the word evangelism? Many people think about arguments, pressure, and awkward conversations. But when Jesus called His disciples, He didn’t say, “Follow me, and I’ll make you mean.” He said, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” In...

  16. For the One | More Workers Wanted | Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of For the One What does it look like to share your faith in a way that feels like Jesus? In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy-two followers and tells them the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. But His approach is not pressure or arguments. Jesus teaches His people to pray, go...

  17. For the One | Prepare the Party | Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of For the One Most Christians believe sharing their faith matters, but many feel nervous or afraid they will say the wrong thing. In this message, Pastor Brent begins the series For the One by walking through Luke 15 and Jesus’ stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the two lost...

  18. How to Overcome a Negative Mindset - Pam Lina

    What do you do when your thoughts feel loud, your emotions feel overwhelming, and your circumstances start shaping the way you see God, yourself, and your future? In this message, we look at Hebrews 4:12 and the powerful truth that the Word of God is alive and active, able to divide soul and…

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  19. Better | What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

    Part 7 of Better What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? And what are we supposed to do with speaking in tongues? For some Christians, these questions are exciting. For others, they are confusing or connected to some bad experiences. But in Acts 1, Jesus called the Holy Spirit “the gift my Father...

  20. Better | Hearing God - Brent Parsley

    Part 6 of Better How do you know if God is speaking to you? Many Christians want to hear God’s voice but feel confused or even afraid of getting it wrong. In this message, Pastor Brent teaches from John 10 and John 16 about the voice of the Holy Spirit and the promise that Jesus’ sheep can know…

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  21. Better | You've Got a Gift - Brent Parsley

    Part 5 of Better God gives spiritual gifts to His people so the church can be strengthened, people can be served, and His purposes can move forward in the world. In this message from the Better series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and why they matter for every...

  22. Better | You Can't Force Fruit - Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of Better What does it really mean to grow spiritually? Many people read Galatians 5 and see the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — as a list of qualities they need to work harder to produce. But Paul does not...

  23. Better | The Power to Live This Life - Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Better The Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength. In this message from the Better series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches on the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples it was better for Him to go away because He would send the Helper and those who...

  24. Better | The One Who Comes Alongside - Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of Better What kind of friend is the Holy Spirit? For many people, the Holy Spirit feels confusing, distant, or even a little uncomfortable. But Jesus said it was better for Him to leave so the Spirit could come. So what did He mean? In this episode, we break down the role of the Holy…

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  25. Better | The Promise of the Holy Spirit - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Better Most people are comfortable with God the Father and Jesus the Son, but when it comes to the Holy Spirit, things can feel unclear or even a little weird. In this episode, we kick off our Better series by taking a fresh, Biblical look at who the Holy Spirit really is. He’s not a...

  26. The Parable of the Maple Syrup - Mike Lina

    What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this message from Promised Land Church, we explore Jesus’ powerful statement that everything in Scripture boils down to two commands: love God and love people. Through a unique and memorable illustration, this message unpacks how we often try to fill…

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  27. Easter Sunday | Dead Things Come Alive - Brent Parsley

    Easter makes a claim. Jesus rose from the dead. In this message, we explore the resurrection of Jesus as both rational and personal. Looking at eyewitness accounts, historical arguments, and the story of Mary Magdalene, we ask a powerful question: What if it’s actually true? Because if Jesus…

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  28. Vision Sunday | The Values Building Our Future - Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of Vision Sunday What actually makes a church healthy? In this final message of the Vision Sunday series, we define the core values that shape everything at Promised Land Church: devotion, friendship, mission, and next generation. This conversation moves beyond surface level ideas and into...

  29. Vision Sunday | Devotion in Tithing - Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Vision Sunday In Week 3 of our Vision Sunday series, we dive into one of the most misunderstood and often avoided topics in the church: tithing. But this is a message about devotion. Looking at Scripture from Genesis to the New Testament, we explore: Why tithing existed before the law...

  30. Vision Sunday | Devotion in Worship - Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of Vision Sunday In Week 2 of the Vision Sunday series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches on Devotion in Worship and why corporate worship is central to the life of the church. The Bible calls believers a royal priesthood, meaning we don’t come to church as spectators, we come as priests…

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  31. Vision Sunday | Following Jesus Together in WNY - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Vision Sunday What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Brent shares the heart behind Promised Land Church and the mission that defines everything we do: Following Jesus Together in Western New York. But following Jesus isn’t just about believing...

  32. A New Heart - Pam Lina

    What does it mean when God promises to give us a new heart? In this message, we explore God’s invitation to real transformation and deep renewal that starts within. Drawing from Ezekiel 36, the words of Jesus, and the promise of new life in Christ, we’re reminded that God will forgive our past…

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  33. We Believe In | The Life of the World to Come - Brent Parsley

    What are Christians really hoping for? In this message, we finish the We Believe In… series by exploring the Creed’s final line: “the life of the world to come.” Rather than an escape from earth, Christian hope is resurrection, renewal, and a new creation. This conversation reshapes our...

  34. We Believe In | The Church? - Brent Parsley

    What does it mean for Christians to confess belief in one holy church when the church has caused some real harm, disappointment, and division for many people? In this episode, we explore one of the most challenging lines of the Nicene Creed and wrestle honestly with the tension between the…

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  35. We Believe In | The Holy Spirit - Brent Parsley

    Many people are comfortable with God the Father and Jesus, but feel unsure about the Holy Spirit. In this message from our We Believe In series through the Nicene Creed, we explore who the Holy Spirit is, why the early church called Him the Lord and giver of life, and how His presence shapes our...

  36. We Believe In | No More Dead Ends - Brent Parsley

    Part 4 of We Believe In What if the end of the story is actually good news? In this episode, we explore what Christians mean when they say Jesus is risen, ascended, and coming again. Instead of fear based end times teaching, this conversation centers on hope, restoration, and the promise that God...

  37. We Believe In | One Lord, Jesus Christ - Brent Parsley

    Who is Jesus really and why does it matter for everyday life Part 3 of We Believe In In this episode, we explore one of the most important questions people continue to wrestle with. Not whether Jesus existed, but who He actually is. Drawing from the Nicene Creed and Scripture, this message…

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  38. We Believe In | One God, the Father, the Almighty - Brent Parsley

    What does it really mean to believe in one God, and why does that matter for everyday life? In this episode, we explore the opening confession of the Nicene Creed: “We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.” While those words may...

  39. We Believe In | Grab the Rope - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of We Believe In What does it really mean to be a Christian today? In a world filled with opinions, influencers, hot takes, and endless commentary, many people inside and outside the church are left confused about what Christians actually believe and why it matters. Faith can start to feel...

  40. Best Year Ever - Brent Parsley

    Every year starts with hope. New goals. New resolutions. And every year, most of them fade fast. In this message, Best Year Ever, we explore why real transformation doesn’t come from trying harder but from choosing the one thing that truly matters. Using Scripture from Philippians 3 and Luke 10,...

  41. Carols | Away in a Manger - Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Carols It’s Christmas, carols are playing, candles are lit, and everything feels cozy. But what if the songs we sing and the stories we tell are carrying a much deeper reality? In this message, we peel back the layers of nostalgia and sentimentality to rediscover the shocking and...

  42. Carols | Oh Come all Ye Faithful - Mike Lina

    Part 2 of Carols What if one of the most familiar Christmas carols is actually a profound invitation? In this message from our Carols series, we explore the deep idea behind “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and uncover Christ’s simple but life-changing call: Come just as you are. Through Scripture…

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  43. Carols | O Holy Night - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Carols In this Christmas message, Pastor Brent unpacks one of the most powerful lines in the beloved carol O Holy Night: “A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices.” If you’ve felt worn out, overwhelmed, or stuck in a season that feels dark, this message speaks directly to you. Using…

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  44. Promised Future | More Than a Number - Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Promised Future Are you wondering how to find God’s purpose for your life… especially when finances feel tight, life feels overwhelming, or you’re unsure what kind of legacy you’re leaving behind? In Part 3 of our Promised Future series, Pastor Brent explores what the Bible really…

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  45. Promised Future | No Reserves - Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of Promised Future

  46. Promised Future | A Life That Outlives You - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Promised Future

  47. Battle for the Bible | How Should I Read the Bible? - Brent Parsley

    Part 3 of Battle for the Bible

  48. Battle for the Bible | Can I Trust the Bible? - Brent Parsley

    Part 2 of Battle for the Bible

  49. Battle for the Bible | What is the Bible? - Brent Parsley

    Part 1 of Battle for the Bible

  50. What is Truth? - Mike Lina

    Individual Message

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We are following Jesus together in Western New York. Promised Land Church is led by Pastor Brent Parsley and located in East Aurora, New York. For more information visit: promisedlandwny.com

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