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Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a timely and convicting message titled “The Power of Words,” reminding listeners that words are never empty. Drawing from the opening chapter of Genesis, he emphasized that God revealed the incredible authority connected to speech when He spoke creation into existence. Repeatedly, Scripture declares, “And God said,” showing that God’s words brought order, light, and life out of chaos. Pastor Bailey explained that while mankind cannot create as God does, people made in God’s image still possess tremendous influence through the words they speak every day.Using Proverbs 18:21, Pastor Bailey taught that “death and life are in the power of the tongue,” challenging the congregation to recognize that every word spoken plants a seed that will eventually produce fruit. Words can heal or wound, restore or destroy, strengthen faith or spread fear. He warned that careless speech can leave lasting damage in homes, friendships, marriages, and churches. Referring to James chapter 3, he described the tongue as a small member capable of starting great fires, illustrating how uncontrolled speech can quickly spread destruction and alter the course of a person’s life.The message then turned toward the believer’s responsibility to speak words that edify and minister grace. Through Ephesians 4:29 and Colossians 4:6, Pastor Bailey encouraged Christians to sound different from the world by speaking with wisdom, kindness, and spiritual maturity. He stressed that every conversation leaves an impact and that believers represent Christ in every interaction. Rather than speaking negativity, criticism, or corruption, Christians are called to use words that build people up, strengthen relationships, and reflect the love of God.Pastor Bailey also highlighted Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 12, where the Lord declared that words reveal the true condition of the heart. What fills the heart will eventually come out through speech. Spirit-filled hearts produce life-giving words, while bitterness, anger, and unbelief reveal themselves through harmful conversation. He reminded listeners that even idle words matter to God and that spiritual maturity is often revealed by the way a person speaks.The sermon concluded with practical challenges for everyday life. Pastor Bailey urged listeners to examine whether their words are producing life or death, faith or fear, peace or conflict. He encouraged the congregation to speak gratitude, encouragement, prayer, and truth daily while allowing God to shape both their hearts and conversations. Closing with Proverbs 15:1 and Philippians 4:8, he reminded everyone that gentle, godly speech has the power to turn away wrath and create a harvest of righteousness.This powerful message serves as both a warning and an encouragement for every believer seeking to honor God through daily speech and Christ-centered communication.

In this message titled “The Cost of Misalignment,” Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a compelling teaching on the danger of living out of alignment with God’s will, and the power that is released when faith, speech, prayer, and action are unified under divine purpose.Drawing from Matthew 21:18–22, he begins with the account of Jesus cursing the barren fig tree. As the morning unfolds between Bethany and Jerusalem, Jesus encounters a fig tree “in the way” that appears fruitful but produces nothing but leaves. Pastor Bailey highlights the symbolism: the tree represents anything in life that gives the appearance of productivity but lacks true fruit. Jesus’ response is immediate, and the tree withers—illustrating the swift consequences of misalignment with purpose. From this moment, he emphasizes Christ’s teaching on faith without doubt, speaking to obstacles, and ensuring that what is prayed for is believed and aligned with what is spoken.The message then expands into the tension of life, death, and eternal life. Pastor Bailey stresses that believers must accept the reality of physical death while also embracing the promise of life after death. However, the greater focus is on “abundant life” now—an experience shaped by aligning belief, confession, prayer, and obedience with the will of God.Through personal testimonies, he illustrates how alignment produces divine outcomes. From a locked church door opened at the right moment, to a distracting fly removed during ministry, to supernatural protection during a long drive, and even a healing in a hospital room—each story is presented not as personal power, but as yielded obedience to God’s will. He repeatedly emphasizes that he was simply a willing vessel, positioned in alignment with God’s purpose.Turning to James 2:15–17, Pastor Bailey reinforces that faith without works is dead. He challenges the idea of passive belief, insisting that faith must be demonstrated through action. Even when God commands stillness, as seen in Old Testament examples like Exodus and 2 Chronicles, obedience still requires action in response to God’s instruction.The message then moves to the book of Jonah, exploring why Jonah resisted God’s command to preach repentance to Nineveh. Pastor Bailey highlights God’s mercy, the people’s repentance, and the surprising fact that God responded to their change of heart. He emphasizes that God intentionally involves human participation in His redemptive work, choosing to work through obedience rather than bypassing it.Concluding with Deuteronomy 6:4–5, the call is clear: wholehearted love and total alignment with God are the foundation of a life that bears fruit.The sermon ends as a strong encouragement to listeners to examine their own alignment and discover the power of a life fully surrendered to God’s will.

In a sermon titled “The Divine Order of Life,” Pastor Paul Bailey addressed the modern struggle of balancing competing life responsibilities without establishing a clear spiritual hierarchy. He emphasized that Scripture does not present life as a set of equal priorities, but rather as an ordered structure with God at the center. Referencing Matthew 6:33, he taught that seeking first the Kingdom of God establishes the foundation for every other area of life. The message challenged listeners to evaluate whether God is simply included in their routines or truly placed first, shaping every decision and direction they take.Pastor Bailey centered the message on God’s rightful place as the believer’s first priority. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:5 and John 14:15, he explained that love for God is demonstrated through wholehearted devotion and obedient living. He stressed that obedience is the clearest evidence of genuine love. When God is truly first, it brings order to a person’s responsibilities, roles, loyalties, and identity. Whether in work, family, or civic life, everything must be subordinated to the believer’s relationship with God. Without this order, he warned, confusion increases, but with it, life gains clarity, stability, and purpose.He then highlighted the family as the primary earthly arena where spiritual order is lived out. Drawing from 1 Timothy 5:8, Pastor Bailey taught that providing for one’s household extends far beyond financial provision, including love, time, forgiveness, patience, and spiritual leadership. While acknowledging that every family faces challenges, he stressed that caring for one’s home is a direct expression of serving God. The home, he noted, becomes the first and most visible place where godly order is demonstrated through practical love and faithful responsibility.Addressing work and societal roles, he taught that all responsibilities flow correctly when God is first and the home is aligned under that order. Citing Colossians 3:23, he encouraged believers to work wholeheartedly as unto the Lord, transforming everyday labor into worship. While affirming respect for governing authorities from Romans 13:1, he reminded the congregation that God remains supreme, as reflected in Acts 5:29. Misplaced priorities, he cautioned, lead to conflict and instability, but proper divine order produces integrity, peace, and purpose in daily living.Pastor Bailey concluded with reflective questions that pressed listeners to examine whether God is truly first in their daily decisions and whether their lives reflect proper spiritual alignment. Referencing Proverbs 3:6, he affirmed that God directs the paths of those who acknowledge Him in all their ways. He emphasized that biblical order is simple but often neglected, and that transformation comes not from adding God to an already full life, but from placing Him at the center so everything else falls into place. Listeners were encouraged to hear the full message for deeper insight, clarity, and encouragement.

The Power of Choice – Pastor Paul BaileyPastor Paul Bailey delivered a clear and challenging message centered on one of the most fundamental realities of spiritual life: God has always given humanity the power—and responsibility—of choice. Beginning in Genesis, he pointed to the tree in the Garden of Eden as the earliest evidence that obedience to God has never been forced. God gave instruction, warning, and provision, but He also left room for man to decide whether to obey or reject His voice.Using Genesis 2:16–17, Pastor Bailey explained that the presence of the forbidden tree established an eternal principle: true obedience always involves a decision. From the very beginning, God made it clear that people would live with the responsibility of choosing what influences them, what directs them, and ultimately what rules their hearts.Moving to the life of Cain in Genesis 4, he showed how God did not leave Cain without guidance before sin took hold. Instead, God spoke directly, warning him that sin was near but also reminding him that he had authority over what happened next. That same pattern appears throughout Scripture—God reveals the way, but individuals must still choose whether to follow it. Joshua’s famous declaration, “Choose you this day whom ye will serve,” reinforced that serving God remains a personal decision that cannot be delegated.Pastor Bailey then turned to the example of Jesus, emphasizing that even Christ demonstrated the power of voluntary submission. In the wilderness and later in Gethsemane, Jesus faced moments where desire and obedience stood in tension. Luke 22:42 highlighted that surrender to God’s will was not automatic—it was chosen. He also noted that while Jesus invited many to follow Him, not all accepted that invitation, as seen in the rich young ruler who walked away sorrowfully because of competing priorities.The message continued with the reminder that even God’s promised “way of escape” must be chosen. In 1 Corinthians 10:13, believers are assured that God always provides a way through temptation, yet Pastor Bailey stressed that the escape route often does not look like what the flesh prefers. Forgiveness may be the way out of bitterness. Friendliness may be the answer to loneliness. God provides direction, but people must make room to recognize it before habit reacts.In closing, Pastor Bailey connected the message to the present spiritual climate, noting that while nations and kingdoms struggle outwardly, the deepest conflict happens within the human heart—over who will rule. Past patterns, flesh, fear, or the Spirit of God all compete for authority. His final challenge was direct: every believer has a choice to make, not only about life itself, but about how they will make their choices going forward. 

Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a practical and timely message centered on the New Testament’s repeated call to minister to “one another,” emphasizing that Christianity was never intended to be lived in isolation but within active, relational fellowship. Drawing first from The Gospel of John 13:34–35, he reminded listeners that Jesus established love as the defining mark of true discipleship—not gifts, titles, or outward activity, but visible, sacrificial love expressed between believers. The message began by examining the command to love one another, showing that biblical love is far more than emotion; it is a deliberate choice to seek another person’s good through compassion, commitment, and sacrifice. Referencing Epistle to the Romans 12:10, Pastor Bailey explained that genuine love honors others instead of demanding honor for self. He stressed that where love is absent, the Body of Christ weakens, but where love is active, spiritual life flourishes. ❤️He then turned to the need to exhort and encourage one another, using passages from Epistle to the Hebrews 10:24–25 and First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:11. He described exhortation as calling someone forward spiritually and encouragement as placing courage into another heart during seasons of weariness, trial, or pressure. He noted that believers must intentionally think about one another, because strengthening rarely happens by accident. Gathering together, he taught, creates opportunities for spiritual reinforcement, while isolation often leaves people vulnerable. 🤝The sermon continued with the call to serve one another, drawn from Epistle to the Galatians 5:13–14 and First Epistle of Peter 4:10. Pastor Bailey emphasized that every believer has something to contribute and that spiritual gifts are not possessions to admire, but grace entrusted to be used for others. Service, he explained, is one of the clearest signs of maturity because love becomes visible when it takes practical form. 🛠️Addressing forgiveness, he taught from Epistle to the Ephesians 4:31–32 and Epistle to the Colossians 3:13, warning that bitterness left unchecked quickly becomes division. Forgiveness, he said, is releasing the debt created by offense and choosing grace because Christ first extended grace to us. He reminded listeners that fellowship survives when forgiveness remains active. 💛Finally, prayer for one another was presented as one of the deepest ministries believers can offer, using Epistle of James 5:16 and Ephesians 6:18. Pastor Bailey highlighted prayer as spiritual burden-bearing that brings healing, strength, and divine intervention where human effort cannot reach. He closed by challenging listeners to ask which of these five ministries they are intentionally practicing now, noting that the Body works best when believers stay close enough to love, serve, forgive, encourage, and pray in living fellowship. 🙏This message offers both challenge and encouragement, making it especially worth hearing in full for anyone desiring stronger Christian relationships and deeper church life.

Pastor Paul Bailey’s message, “Trust and Obey,” centered on the timeless instruction of Proverbs 3:5-6, calling believers to trust the Lord fully rather than depend on their own limited understanding. Preaching with clarity and practical force, he reminded listeners that many people want explanations before they are willing to obey God, yet Scripture repeatedly shows that obedience often comes first and understanding follows later.Throughout the message, Pastor Bailey emphasized that God does not always reveal every detail of His plan before asking His people to act. Instead, the Lord often provides enough light for the next step, and that step becomes a test of faith. True wisdom, he explained, is not found in having every answer, but in responding rightly to what God has already said.Using Simon Peter’s experience in Luke 5:5-6, Pastor Bailey highlighted how human reasoning can conflict with God’s instruction. Peter and the other fishermen had worked all night without success, and everything in Peter’s experience told him that letting down the net again would be pointless. Yet Peter answered, “Nevertheless at thy word,” and that decision became the doorway to a miracle. The sermon made clear that the blessing came after obedience, not after debate. Trusting God means choosing His word over personal logic.The message also pointed to the servants at the wedding in Cana from John 2:7-8. Pastor Bailey noted that they were told exactly what to do, but they were not told why. Their part was obedience; Christ’s part was the miracle. It was a powerful reminder that believers are not responsible for figuring out everything ahead of time. They are simply called to obey, trusting that God knows what He is doing.Pastor Bailey then brought the message home with John 13:17 and James 1:22, stressing that hearing truth is not enough. Scripture connects blessing, joy, and spiritual maturity not merely to knowing truth, but to doing it. A person can listen to sermons, quote verses, and still miss the benefit of God’s word if it never moves into action. Obedience protects the believer from empty religion and produces fruit in everyday life.Closing with Hebrews 11:8, Pastor Bailey pointed to Abraham, who obeyed God’s call without knowing where the journey would lead. That example captured the heart of the sermon: the Christian life is built on trusting God enough to obey Him, even without seeing the whole road ahead.This message offers both challenge and encouragement. It urges listeners to stop delaying what God has already made clear and to take the next faithful step. Those who hear it will be reminded that God’s word is enough reason to move forward—and that many blessings are waiting on the other side of obedience.

Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a direct and searching message titled “Known of God,” drawing attention to one of the most sobering truths in Scripture—the difference between merely knowing about Christ and truly being known by Him.Beginning in Matthew 7:21–23, Pastor Bailey reminded listeners that outward religious activity is not the same as a genuine relationship with the Lord. Jesus warned that many will one day call Him “Lord” and point to impressive spiritual works done in His name. Yet despite their activity, Christ will say to them, “I never knew you.” The message emphasized that religious performance, even when done publicly or passionately, is not proof of salvation. A person may speak the right language, participate in ministry, and appear devoted while still lacking a true submission to Christ.From there, the message unfolded a clear biblical chain: those who love God are the ones who are known by Him. Drawing from passages such as 1 Corinthians 8:3 and 2 Timothy 2:19, Pastor Bailey explained that being “known” by the Lord speaks of belonging to Him—being recognized as one of His own. God’s foundation stands firm, and He knows those who truly belong to Him. Yet Scripture also attaches a clear expectation: those who name the name of Christ must depart from iniquity. A real relationship with Christ never excuses sin; instead, it calls the believer to turn away from it.The message also highlighted the personal nature of Christ’s relationship with His people. In John 10, Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep. This knowledge is not distant or theoretical—it is personal, intimate, and relational. True believers do not simply know facts about Christ; they live in fellowship with Him and respond to His voice.Pastor Bailey then focused on one of the clearest tests of genuine love for Christ: obedience. Jesus Himself defined love in unmistakable terms in John 14:15—“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Love for Christ is not merely an emotional expression or verbal confession. According to 1 John 2:3–5, obedience to His Word is the evidence that a person truly knows Him. Where God’s Word is honored and followed, the love of God is being perfected and matured in the life of the believer.The message closed with a series of probing questions that challenge every listener to examine their own walk with Christ. Is Christianity built more on words than obedience? Is there a desire for God’s blessings while resisting His authority? Does daily life reflect a genuine love for Jesus through alignment with His teaching?Pastor Bailey concluded with the comforting promise of John 10:27–28, where Jesus declares that His sheep hear His voice, follow Him, and receive eternal life. The ultimate goal of the Christian life is not simply to know about Christ, but to be known by Him. Listeners are encouraged to pursue a real relationship with the Savior—one marked by love, obedience, and faithful devotion to His Word.This powerful message invites believers to move beyond empty profession and into a living, obedient relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Sunday’s message titled “Pursued by a Faithful God,” Pastor Paul Bailey walked the congregation through a sweeping biblical narrative that reveals the heart of God toward fallen humanity. With careful distinction, he explained that there is a profound difference between chasing and pursuing. Chasing pressures, corners, and often drives someone farther away. Biblical pursuit, however, is relational — marked by restoration, reconciliation, and renewed fellowship.Pastor Bailey began in Genesis, immediately after the fall of man. In Genesis 3:9, when God called out to Adam, “Where art thou?”, it was not a question seeking information but an invitation to confession. Rather than storming into the garden in wrath, God created space for response. The pattern continued with Cain in Genesis 4:6–7. Before judgment fell, God reasoned. He warned before consequences. He offered opportunity before discipline. Even in conviction, God spoke gently instead of forcing compliance.That same divine posture appears in the New Testament. In Luke 15, Pastor Bailey highlighted the parable of the prodigal son. The father did not chase the rebellious son into the far country. He allowed distance but remained watchful. When the son “arose,” repentance triggered restoration. As recorded in Luke 15:20, while the son was still a great way off, the father saw him, ran to him, and embraced him. The pursuit waited for awakening.Pastor Bailey then pointed to Christ’s lament over Jerusalem in Matthew 23:37 — “I would… but ye would not.” Divine desire was clear, yet human responsibility remained intact. God longs to gather, but He does not override the will. This truth echoes again in Revelation 3:20, where Christ stands at the door and knocks. He stands patiently. He knocks persistently. He speaks personally. But the door must be opened from within. Fellowship cannot be forced.Closing in Jeremiah 31:3, Pastor Bailey reminded listeners that God’s posture has never changed: “I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Across Scripture, the pattern remains consistent — God calls, God warns, God waits, and God draws.This message offers both comfort and conviction. When conviction comes, it is loving pursuit. When distance is felt, He is still watching. When His voice speaks, answer. When He knocks, open. “Pursued by a Faithful God” is a timely reminder that salvation is not God chasing humanity into subjection, but lovingly pursuing hearts in hope of willing surrender.

In a sobering and thought-provoking message titled “The Opportunity in Offence,” Pastor Paul Bailey drew the congregation into a deeper understanding of how unavoidable offences in life can become defining spiritual moments. Preaching from Gospel of Matthew 18:7, he reminded listeners that Jesus made it clear offences “must needs come.” They are not sent by God, nor should they be blamed on Him. Rather, they are the inevitable result of living among fallen humanity. Yet within every offence lies a divine opportunity — not for retaliation, but for mercy.Pastor Bailey revisited the powerful confrontation between the prophet Nathan and King David in 2 Samuel 12. Nathan’s story of a rich man stealing a poor man’s lamb stirred David’s anger. Before realizing he was the guilty party, David pronounced severe judgment. The preacher emphasized that this was not merely a trap set by Nathan, but a moment of opportunity. David could have responded with compassion. Instead, he judged without pity. That response, Pastor Bailey suggested, revealed David’s heart and positioned him to receive judgment when the words came: “Thou art the man.”Throughout Scripture, a consistent pattern emerges: what is prepared for another often becomes the instrument of one’s own downfall. Haman’s gallows in Book of Esther 7:10 became his own means of execution. The men who heated the fiery furnace in Book of Daniel 3:22 were consumed by the very flames they intensified. Those who accused Daniel were cast into the lions’ den they had designed for him (Daniel 6:24). The message was clear — bitterness builds gallows, anger stokes fires, and unmerciful schemes often return to their architect.Turning again to Gospel of Matthew 18, Pastor Bailey examined the parable of the unforgiving servant. While the servant’s original debt was impossible to repay, forgiveness toward others was entirely within his power. The torment he experienced, Pastor Bailey proposed, was tied not to the original debt — which had been forgiven — but to mercy withheld. “What is due,” he asked, “may be the obligation of compassion.” Drawing from Epistle of James 2:13, he concluded with a resounding truth: mercy rejoices against judgment.Offences will come. But how one responds determines whether the cycle of judgment continues or is broken. Pastor Bailey urged listeners to see every offence not as a setback, but as an opportunity — an invitation to extend the very mercy they themselves have received. It is a challenging message, but one filled with hope for anyone willing to choose mercy over judgment.

In The Manifold Christian Life, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a clear and thought-provoking message on the purpose, flow, and responsibility of God’s grace in the life of a believer. Beginning with the foundational truth that God pours into many areas of our lives intentionally, Pastor Bailey reminds listeners that all grace flows from one source—God Himself. From that single divine source, every area in need of healing, restoration, or strengthening can be touched by the Creator and Savior. The Christian life, he explains, is not merely about receiving grace, but about stewarding it faithfully.Anchoring the message in 1 Peter 4:10, Pastor Bailey emphasizes the call for believers to be “good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” He explains that the word manifold speaks of variety and diversity—many expressions flowing from one source. God’s grace is not limited or single-purpose; it is designed to reach every part of the Christian life.Using the illustration of a car engine, Pastor Bailey compares God’s grace to an intake manifold. Though there is only one fuel source, the manifold distributes fuel into multiple cylinders so the engine can function as designed. In the same way, God’s grace flows inward into many areas of a believer’s life. When grace does not flow inward properly, nothing else functions as it should. Grace, he teaches, is more than favor—it is God’s influence working within the heart and mind.Pastor Bailey walks through how this inward flow of grace meets specific needs: forgiveness that leads to repentance and restoration, encouragement to endure, companionship that assures God’s nearness, love that brings security, compassion that softens the heart, and understanding that provides clarity and wisdom. Ephesians 4:7 affirms that each believer receives grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift—exactly what is needed for each situation.The message then turns outward, stressing that grace is never meant to stop with us. What God pours in must be stewarded wisely as it flows out. Returning to the engine analogy, Pastor Bailey describes how exhaust manifolds direct what flows out. When properly managed, they produce power and efficiency; when restricted, they cause damage. Likewise, grace that is governed by faithful stewardship blesses others, but grace governed by self can be misused or restricted.Drawing from Luke 12:48, Pastor Bailey reminds listeners that receiving much brings responsibility. God evaluates not just what we receive, but how we manage it—through our words, actions, priorities, and decisions.This message challenges believers to examine their stewardship of grace and encourages listeners to hear how God’s grace can flow powerfully through their lives for His glory.

The God of Second Chances Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this encouraging and reflective message, Pastor Paul Bailey presented a clear reminder that the God of the Bible is not a God who discards people when they fail, but One who restores, redirects, and renews. Drawing from Scripture across both Testaments, the sermon highlighted how failure is often the very place where God’s grace is most clearly displayed. A second chance, Pastor Bailey emphasized, is not evidence that sin is insignificant, but proof that God’s mercy is great.The message opened with Lamentations 3:22–23, affirming that it is only because of the Lord’s mercies that people are not consumed, and that His compassion is renewed every morning. Pastor Bailey framed the theme by reminding listeners that when people fail—sometimes publicly and painfully—God often steps back into their story, offering another opportunity to obey, believe, and trust Him.Transitioning into the body of the message, Pastor Bailey reflected on the story of Jonah, a familiar account often taught to children for its dramatic elements. However, he pointed out that beneath the surface lies a powerful message for adults who have struggled with rebellion, repentance, and restoration. Jonah, a prophet who clearly knew God’s voice, chose disobedience and ran in the opposite direction of God’s command. His failure brought danger to himself and those around him. Yet even after Jonah’s rebellion, God did not abandon him. After discipline and repentance, Scripture records that “the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time.” Pastor Bailey noted that God’s command did not change, even though Jonah failed, and that this second chance ultimately led to city-wide repentance in Nineveh.The sermon then turned to Peter, whose failure was both personal and public. Despite boldly professing loyalty to Jesus, Peter denied knowing Him three times under pressure. Broken by his actions, Peter wept bitterly, likely believing his role among the disciples was finished. However, Pastor Bailey highlighted the powerful moment after the resurrection when Jesus specifically instructed that Peter be told of His plans. Grace met Peter at his lowest point, restoring him to fellowship and service. His failure did not remove him from discipleship, and his second chance renewed both his purpose and hope.Finally, Pastor Bailey examined the disciples’ experience of empty nets in Luke 5. After working all night without success, discouragement set in. When Jesus instructed them to try again—His way—their obedience turned failure into abundance. This moment illustrated that human effort without Christ can come up empty, but obedience following disappointment can result in far more than expected.The message concluded with a series of heart-searching questions, challenging listeners to consider where they may have mistaken failure for finality. Pastor Bailey closed by reminding the congregation that God’s second chances often become many more, as He patiently calls people to seek Him, trust Him, and align their lives with His will.This sermon offers hope to anyone weighed down by past mistakes and encourages listeners to discover anew the faithfulness of the God of second chances.

Sermon Summary – “The Quiet Side of Sin” Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this thought-provoking message, Pastor Paul Bailey draws attention to a form of sin that often goes unnoticed—the sin of omission. Using James 4:17 as the foundation, he reminds listeners that sin is not only found in wrongful actions, but also in the failure to do what God has clearly instructed. According to Pastor Bailey, some of the most spiritually dangerous disobedience is not loud or defiant, but quiet, passive, and delayed.Pastor Bailey opens by challenging the common assumption that sin is always dramatic. He explains that many believers fall into a pattern of spiritual inaction—knowing what is right, sensing God’s direction, yet choosing hesitation, partial obedience, or silence instead of action. This “quiet rebellion,” he says, can be just as damaging as overt wrongdoing.To illustrate this truth, the message walks through several familiar biblical accounts. The rich young ruler is presented as a man who clearly understood Jesus’ invitation but walked away unchanged. His sin was not hostility toward Christ, but his unwillingness to obey. Likewise, King Saul’s downfall is traced not to outright rebellion, but to partial obedience. Though he carried out part of God’s command, his failure to fully obey cost him his kingdom. Jonah’s story further reinforces the theme, as his refusal to go to Nineveh demonstrates how avoiding God’s call—even temporarily—can lead to serious consequences. In each case, Pastor Bailey emphasizes the same point: the issue was not merely what these men did, but what they refused to do.Turning to the believer’s daily life, Pastor Bailey connects this idea to Romans 3:23, explaining that many people “fall short” of God’s glory not through active evil, but through spiritual neglect. Distraction, indifference, and a failure to listen can all result in missed opportunities to obey God’s voice. Sin, he notes, is often a matter of omission rather than commission.The message then shifts to hope and provision. Pastor Bailey highlights God’s promise to lead His people through the Holy Spirit. Scriptures from John, Galatians, Corinthians, and Matthew underscore that God not only warns against sin but actively provides guidance and a way of escape. The responsibility of the believer is to pray, listen, recognize the Spirit’s leading, and respond with submission.Pastor Bailey closes by urging listeners to reflect honestly on their spiritual attentiveness. God has provided everything needed for obedience—the Word, the Spirit, and grace. The lingering question, he says, is whether believers will actively seek, recognize, and follow that guidance. “The Quiet Side of Sin” is a compelling reminder that spiritual growth requires more than avoiding wrong—it demands faithful obedience to what God has already revealed.

Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this message from Galatians 6:7–8, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a clear and sobering reminder about spiritual reality, personal responsibility, and the unchanging principle of sowing and reaping. Speaking with pastoral clarity and practical illustration, he warns believers against subtle forms of deception that often arise not from false teaching outside the church, but from desires and assumptions within our own hearts.Pastor Bailey explains that biblical deception is not believing an outright lie, but believing something other than what is true. Using everyday examples, he highlights how people often hope that repentance, sorrow, or good intentions will erase the consequences of sinful choices. While these responses deeply matter in restoring fellowship with God, they rarely undo the real-world outcomes of what has already been sown. Just as an accidental cut still causes bleeding, harmful actions—even when regretted—still produce real effects.Anchoring the message in Scripture, Pastor Bailey emphasizes that God’s design for the world includes order, structure, and consistency. God is not mocked, and His laws of sowing and reaping are unavoidable. Whether seeds are planted deliberately or unintentionally, the environment God created will still bring forth a harvest. Good intentions, he notes, do not override divine reality.The sermon then turns to the concept of corruption, described as contamination—something entering where it does not belong. Pastor Bailey teaches that sowing to the flesh introduces corruption not only into our external lives but also into our hearts and minds. Drawing from passages in Corinthians and James, he illustrates how corruption distorts purity, much like impurities diminish the value of gold. Some corruptions are obvious, while others are subtle and easily ignored, yet far more dangerous.Pastor Bailey explores how internal corruption reshapes desires, expectations, and satisfaction. He warns that artificial pleasures—such as substance abuse, pornography, or extreme stimulation—can dull appreciation for God’s intended joys like honest work, godly relationships, and faithful routines. Over time, this distortion can make holiness feel burdensome rather than life-giving, leading believers to grow weary in well doing.Yet the message remains deeply hopeful. Pastor Bailey points listeners toward renewal through repentance, the intentional putting on of the “new man,” and the daily renewing of the mind. Separation from corrupting influences leads back to true satisfaction, and those who faithfully sow to the Spirit will reap life everlasting in due season.The sermon closes with a heartfelt call to self-examination and intentional holiness, reminding listeners that the rewards of righteousness are real, lasting, and worth the wait. Listeners are encouraged to hear the full message and consider carefully the seeds they are planting today—and the harvest they are shaping for tomorrow.

In this message titled “Missing the Mark,” Pastor Paul Bailey walks listeners through a powerful biblical understanding of sin—not merely as bad behavior, but as the condition of a heart aimed in the wrong direction.Drawing from Romans 5, Pastor Bailey explains that sin entered the world through Adam’s disobedience, and with it came death and separation from God for all humanity. Yet he emphasizes that this is not just about isolated sinful acts; it is about missing the mark of God’s glory and God’s will. Using the biblical languages, he notes that both the Hebrew word chata and the Greek word hamartia carry the idea of “missing the mark,” painting sin as a failure to hit the target God has set.From Romans 3:23, Pastor Bailey stresses that “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” The “mark” is not human decency or moral effort, but the very glory and perfection of God Himself. He shows that sin is just as much about what we fail to do as it is about what we do wrong—what we don’t look at, don’t listen to, and don’t obey when God speaks. He also highlights the seriousness of sins of omission, challenging listeners not to be content simply avoiding obvious outward sins while ignoring God’s voice and direction.Using the Garden of Eden account in Genesis and the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15, Pastor Bailey underscores that God sets the mark by His commands, His Word, and His Spirit. Obedience is better than sacrifice; rebellion and stubbornness are presented as deep spiritual problems, not minor flaws. The issue is whether a person is truly aligning their life with God’s will or charting their own course.The message does not leave listeners in despair. Pastor Bailey points them to the hope found in God’s provision: His written Word, which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, and His Holy Spirit, who guides believers into all truth. The sermon builds to a Christ-centered conclusion from Hebrews 12, calling believers to lay aside sin, run their race with patience, and keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of their faith.This sermon is both convicting and encouraging, challenging listeners to examine their aim, not just their actions. Those who hear it will be stirred to pursue a life that truly hits the mark by looking to Christ, trusting His righteousness, and walking in daily obedience to God’s Word and Spirit.

 Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this message, Pastor Paul Bailey continues his series on “Which Way Should I Go?”—a practical call to discern whether we are being led by the soul or by the Spirit. He frames the “soul” with a memorable acronym—M.E.W.A.D.: Mind, Emotions, Will, Attitude, and Desire—then contrasts it with the human spirit that communes with God’s Spirit. The key text is Proverbs 14:12 (KJV): “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Pastor Bailey argues that what “seems right” is often our MIWAD taking the lead—logic, moods, preferences, and impulses—whereas life and direction are found by submitting our inner life to the Holy Ghost.He underscores that Scripture never sanctions guidance that contradicts God’s Word. Echoing Romans 8, he reminds listeners that there is “no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” and that “as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” To show how even sincere believers can drift, Pastor Bailey walks through Matthew 16:16–23. Peter accurately confesses, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God,” a revelation Jesus says came not from “flesh and blood” but from the Father. Moments later, Peter resists the foretold path of the cross and is rebuked: “Get thee behind me, Satan.” The lesson: spiritual sensitivity alone isn’t enough; our spirit must stay submitted to the Spirit of God so every thought is brought “into obedience of Christ.”Turning to emotions, Pastor Bailey notes that feelings are God-given but poor leaders. Citing Ephesians 4:26—“Be ye angry, and sin not”—he adds the balancing insight: don’t be happy in sin either. Whether anger or excitement, emotion must serve obedience. From Acts 3, the healed beggar’s joy is celebrated, yet the emphasis remains: joy should follow the Spirit’s leading, not replace it.Addressing desire, he revisits Lot’s choice in Genesis 13. Lot selected what looked easy and prosperous, pitching his tent toward Sodom, only to face devastating consequences. Desire isn’t evil, but ungoverned desire deceives. Pastor Bailey clarifies that when the psalmist says God gives “the desires of thine heart,” it points to God forming our desires as we delight in Him—not rubber-stamping our wish list.The message closes pastorally with Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock.” God’s knock is gentle; to hear it, believers must make space—turn down the noise, carve out stillness, and cultivate attentiveness. This warm, incisive teaching will encourage you to trade what “seems right” for what is right by the Spirit. Listen in and be equipped to let MIWAD serve, not steer—and to walk the straight and narrow path that leads to life. 

 Guest Speaker Gerald McLean – “That I May Know Him” Guest Speaker Gerald McLean delivered a powerful and Scripture-rich message titled “That I May Know Him,” inviting listeners to pursue a deep, personal revelation of who God truly is. Drawing from Jeremiah 9:23–24, he reminded the congregation that human wisdom, strength, and riches are nothing to glory in—true glory comes from understanding and knowing the Lord. McLean’s teaching centered on the truth that the highest calling of every believer is to know God, not merely through religion or tradition, but through intimate relationship and revelation. Beginning with the foundational truth of Deuteronomy 6:4—“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord”—McLean emphasized the oneness of God and the call to love Him with all the heart, soul, and strength. He warned from Scripture that prosperity and blessing should never lead to forgetfulness of the One who saves and sustains His people. Throughout the message, he wove a thread from Genesis to Revelation, revealing how the God of creation made Himself known to humanity through His Word, His covenant, and ultimately through His incarnation in Jesus Christ. Citing passages such as Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1, and Colossians 2:9, McLean declared that Jesus is not a separate or secondary being, but the full manifestation of the one true God in flesh—“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” He highlighted that Jesus’ own words—“Before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58)—directly identified Him as the eternal God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. “To know Jesus,” McLean proclaimed, “is to know the Father.” McLean pointed to the miracles of Christ as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy that God Himself would come and save His people—the blind would see, the lame would walk, and the gospel would be preached to the poor (Isaiah 35:4–6; Matthew 11:4–5). He explained that every miracle, every teaching, and every act of compassion revealed the nature of the invisible God made visible through His Son. The message concluded with a passionate call to recognize the power and authority of the name of Jesus. From Matthew 28:19 to Acts 2:38 and Colossians 3:17, McLean showed that the apostles understood this revelation clearly: all things are to be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved. McLean’s message was both doctrinal and deeply devotional—an invitation to go beyond intellectual faith into genuine relationship. “Religion informs you,” he said, “but relationship transforms you.” With clarity and conviction, he called believers to seek the Lord with all their heart, that they might truly know Him—the one true God revealed in Jesus Christ. 

Sermon Summary (Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey)Pastor Paul Bailey opened candidly, saying he might not get past a single verse—and he meant it. With pages of color-marked notes, he settled into a teaching flow centered on Proverbs 14:12: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” From there he drew a clear line between body, soul, and spirit. The “soul,” he said, contains five powerful components—mind, emotions, will, attitude, and desires—that God gave us for good, but which were never designed to lead. Too often, believers avoid the obvious works of the flesh yet live from that “middle ground” of the soul—separated from the world, but not fully surrendered to the Spirit.Bailey illustrated with Peter walking on water. The problem, he noted, wasn’t the wind and waves; it was the moment Peter stopped looking at Jesus. In the same way, even respectable soul-drivers—sharp intellect, strong willpower, or compassionate emotion—can pull our focus off Christ and lead us into choices that only seem right. He likened Saul (flesh), David (spirit), and Jonathan (the likeable “in-between”) to our internal governance: as long as “Jonathan” lives on the throne—our preferred soul element—David will never fully reign.Moving from headlines to heart-lines, Bailey contrasted “nation against nation” (borders) with “kingdom against kingdom” (who has the right to rule). That contest, he argued, is raging within each believer: Who rules my daily decisions—my soul’s impulses or the Spirit of God? He warned that fear-based choices can masquerade as wisdom, distinguishing Noah’s reverent fear from the destabilizing emotion of fear. A practical story about withholding a $20 “God pocket” gift at the Spirit’s check—only later realizing it spared a recovering addict—underscored the point: emotion can be kind, but the Spirit is truly wise.Bailey urged a simple practice for discernment: ask God direct yes/no questions and listen for the Spirit’s steady answer—always aligned with Scripture. He recounted a personal, uncomfortable moment of public obedience that opened the door to prophetic confirmation, reminding the church that submission “flows through authority” and starts with surrender to the King of Kings.The “straight and narrow,” he concluded, isn’t narrow merely because it’s exclusive; it’s narrow because there’s only one way to walk it—by the Spirit. Each time we switch from attitude to intellect to willpower, we’re widening lanes on the broad road. This message invites listeners out of the soul-led middle and into Spirit-led living marked by clear focus on Jesus, quiet obedience, and daily surrender. If you’ve ever felt stuck between separation and surrender, don’t miss this teaching—lean in and let the Word and the Spirit do what only God can do.

 “The Process of Transformation” — Pastor Paul Bailey In this week’s message, Pastor Paul Bailey explored the divine process of transformation that begins whenever someone hears the Word of God. Speaking from Acts 2:37 and other key passages, Pastor Bailey emphasized that the Word carries supernatural power — but transformation only happens when it travels all the way through the human heart, mind, and will. “The Word works,” he said, “but it must be welcomed.” He outlined five stages that mark the journey of change: hearing, understanding, conviction, decision, and action. True spiritual growth, he explained, touches every part of our being — body, soul, and spirit. Hearing with the ears is only the first step; transformation is complete only when the heart is stirred, the will surrenders, and the body responds in obedience. Drawing from James 1:22–24, Pastor Bailey warned that hearing alone leads to self-deception. Just as a person who looks in a mirror and immediately forgets his reflection, believers who hear but do not act lose the impact of God’s truth. “When the process breaks down,” he said, “the Word is forgotten.” He illustrated this truth through powerful biblical examples. King Agrippa, after hearing Paul’s testimony, famously said, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Agrippa’s mind understood, and his heart was moved, but his will refused to surrender — leaving him unchanged. Likewise, the rich young ruler in Mark 10:21–22 heard Jesus’ words and even felt sorrow, but he chose comfort over obedience. “Emotion,” Pastor Bailey reminded, “is not the same as transformation.” Turning to Jesus’ parable of the sower (Matthew 13:18–23), Pastor Bailey described four types of soil representing four levels of response to God’s Word. Only the good ground — the one that hears, understands, obeys, and bears fruit — completes the full process of transformation. The others stop short somewhere along the way: the wayside hearer never understands, the stony ground lacks endurance, and the thorny soil is divided by worldly cares. In closing, Pastor Bailey challenged listeners to reflect personally: Has God’s Word reached your will and your actions? Are you “almost persuaded,” or are you fully surrendered? Using Hebrews 4:2, he cautioned that the gospel profits nothing unless it is mixed with faith. The Word will work, he affirmed, “if you welcome it all the way through.” This message offers a clear and practical roadmap for anyone longing for lasting change. It’s an invitation to let God’s Word finish what it started — transforming not just how we think or feel, but how we live. 

Sermon Summary – “Consider the Lilies” | Pastor Paul BaileyIn this week’s message, Pastor Paul Bailey drew from Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:28–30, urging listeners to “consider the lilies of the field.” Lilies do not labor or strive, yet they grow into the fullness of what God designed them to be. Unlike the lilies, however, people often wrestle with anxiety, false expectations, and the pressures of the world that seek to shape them into something God never intended. Pastor Bailey reminded the congregation that the Christian journey is one of returning to God’s original design through repentance, renewal, and transformation by the Spirit.The message began with the necessity of repentance. Drawing from Acts 3:19, Pastor Bailey explained that before anyone can live as God intends, they must first turn away from what the world has made them. Repentance clears the way for new life in Christ. Like the first believers in the book of Acts, we too must make a conscious decision to walk differently, laying aside old ways of thinking so God can begin His work of restoration.From there, Pastor Bailey emphasized the ongoing work of renewal. Transformation does not happen overnight, but “line upon line, precept upon precept” (Isaiah 28:10). Passages such as Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:22–24 remind us that we are called to put off the old nature and be continually renewed in the spirit of our minds. Renewal happens daily through prayer, reading Scripture, and surrendering to the Spirit’s leading. Pastor Bailey encouraged believers not to be discouraged by the gradual pace of this process, but to trust that God is building His people step by step, just as a builder lays a structure brick by brick.The ultimate aim, Pastor Bailey declared, is to take on the mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5–8 paints a picture of humility, obedience, and servanthood—qualities that should increasingly shape every believer. Growth in grace and knowledge is lifelong (2 Peter 3:18), but we can rest in the promise that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6).Closing the message with 2 Corinthians 3:18, Pastor Bailey reminded the church that while none of us are yet all that God intends, His Spirit is transforming us from “glory to glory.” Just as the lilies reflect the beauty of God’s design without striving, we too can reflect His glory as we yield ourselves to Him.This message challenges listeners to release anxiety, let go of worldly pressures, and embrace the Spirit-led journey of becoming who God created them to be. Pastor Bailey’s teaching offered both encouragement and direction: we are called to repentance, daily renewal, and the mind of Christ, with the assurance that God Himself is faithful to complete the work.

 Sermon Summary: The Order to Stand Text: Ephesians 6:12–13 Speaker: Pastor Bailey Pastor Bailey delivered a powerful message titled “The Order to Stand,” reminding listeners that serving is never neutral. Every decision, priority, and act of loyalty reveals what spirit we are yielding to. As Jesus declared, “No man can serve two masters” (Matt. 6:24), and Paul affirmed, “to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are” (Rom. 6:16). In other words, there is no middle ground — we either serve righteousness or sin, God or the spirit of this world. From Ephesians 6, Pastor Bailey outlined the reality of the conflict. Our battle is not against flesh and blood but against unseen spiritual forces. Paul identifies these as principalities (high-ranking rulers), powers (delegated authorities of evil), rulers of darkness (who spread deception), and spiritual wickedness in high places (spirits fueling false religion, temptation, and rebellion). The battle is invisible, but very real. Because the conflict is spiritual, Paul issues the command to stand. Believers are told to take the whole armor of God — not partial, not occasional, but complete. We must be prepared to withstand in the evil day, refusing to retreat or compromise. Pastor Bailey illustrated this with the Roman soldier who stood his ground; if one soldier broke formation, the entire line was at risk. Standing in God’s strength is an active, disciplined, Spirit-led stance. The message also emphasized the context of submission. Paul’s teaching on spiritual warfare in Ephesians 6 follows his teaching on submission in chapters 5 and 6. Submission to God’s Spirit, and to His order in our relationships, provides spiritual covering and authority. Without it, we are left exposed. Pastor Bailey pointed to the example of the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19 — men who tried to invoke Jesus’ name without being under His authority, only to be overpowered. True authority comes through submission. The sermon closed with a call to decision. Service is the outward expression of submission, and Joshua’s words still ring true: “Choose you this day whom ye will serve” (Josh. 24:15). There is no neutral option. Either we submit to God and stand clothed in His armor, or we resist Him and stand powerless against the enemy. Pastor Bailey left the congregation with this challenge: The question is not whether you are serving — the question is whom you are serving. If you will yield to God, then you will stand, and having done all, you will stand in victory. 

 Sermon Summary: “Every Member Matters” — Pastor Bailey Traditions often feel timeless, but many of the practices we consider permanent are far younger than we realize. Pastor Bailey opened this message by reminding us that for over a century, Americans lived without reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Likewise, before the TSA was formed, air travel operated very differently. These examples reveal how quickly customs can become “normal,” even though they are not eternal truths. The same danger exists in the church. Over time, congregations can mistake routines and programs for God’s pattern. What many think of as a “traditional service” often features one minister and a small team doing the work, while the majority remain passive observers. But Scripture paints a very different picture. Pastor Bailey turned to Matthew 16:18, where Jesus declares, “I will build my church.” The Greek word ekklesia means “assembly” or “called out ones” — not a building. God’s design for the church is a living congregation, not a location or a structure. The Bible consistently describes the church as people: the congregation in the wilderness (Acts 7:38), the body of Christ made up of many members (1 Corinthians 12:27), and believers gathered in homes (Romans 16:5). From the start, the church grew through a simple, Spirit-led pattern: Go, Teach, Baptize, Teach (Matthew 28:19–20). In Acts 2:42, we see them continuing in doctrine, fellowship, meals, and prayer. Ministry was relational and participatory, not complex or program-driven. Even a boy’s simple offering of loaves and fishes (John 6) became miraculous in Jesus’ hands — a reminder that God uses ordinary contributions to accomplish extraordinary results. This truth leads to the heart of the message: every member matters. In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul describes gatherings where “every one of you” brings something — a psalm, a teaching, a word of encouragement. Order was needed, not to silence participation, but to ensure edification. The biblical pattern is not passive attendance, but active, Spirit-led contribution from the body. Pastor Bailey emphasized that the church grows healthiest when participation flows beyond the pulpit and into the congregation. Whether in public meetings or from house to house (Acts 20:20), God designed His people to strengthen one another through testimony, prayer, encouragement, and teaching. To help restore this biblical pattern, Pastor Bailey shared practical questions he uses in gatherings, such as: Has anyone seen God answer prayer this week?Does anyone have a song or verse to share?Who needs prayer or encouragement today?These are not programs, but invitations for the Spirit of God to work through His people. 

Title: Generational Drift: How Did We Get Here? Speaker: Pastor Bailey Tradition can be a blessing when it helps preserve identity, structure, and continuity. But what happens when tradition drifts away from truth? In this message, Pastor Bailey explores the danger of elevating human customs above the Word of God. Over time, practices that may have begun with good intentions can harden into rules, even overshadowing God’s commands. To illustrate, Pastor Bailey shares a humorous yet striking story of a family’s Thanksgiving turkey tradition. For generations, the family cut off part of the turkey before cooking, without knowing why. Only when the great-grandmother was asked did the truth come out: she had done it simply because her pan was too small. In the same way, we often follow traditions without questioning whether they reflect God’s will—or merely human habit. The Bible consistently warns against this drift: Old Testament Warnings (Deuteronomy 12:32; Jeremiah 7:23–24) — God called His people to obey His voice fully, not adding or taking away. Yet, traditions often grew from their own imaginations instead of God’s commands.Jesus’ Rebuke (Matthew 15:3–6; Mark 7:7–9) — Jesus confronted the Pharisees for allowing tradition to override God’s law, exposing how rituals had replaced obedience.The Early Church Struggle (Galatians 1:13–14; Colossians 2:8) — Paul admitted he once clung zealously to traditions that led him to persecute the church. He later warned believers not to be spoiled by the philosophies and traditions of men.Future Warnings (2 Peter 2:1; 1 Timothy 4:1) — The apostles foresaw heresies and false teachings that would creep into the church, fueled by tradition and deception.The call is urgent: Are we willing to examine the practices we’ve inherited and measure them against Scripture? Have we placed more weight on human customs than on God’s plain Word? Pastor Bailey reminds us that the Bible both begins and ends with a clear warning—do not add to or take away from God’s commands (Deuteronomy 12:32; Revelation 22:18–19). The danger of generational drift is real, but so is the hope of realignment. By clinging to the Word of God, we safeguard our faith from being reshaped by man-made traditions. Tradition should serve truth, not replace it. Listen closely to this timely message and consider: Have we drifted, and if so, how do we return? 

Podcast Show Notes Title: Humility: The Foundation of Teachability Speaker: Pastor BaileyIn this episode, Pastor Bailey delivers a powerful reminder that true transformation begins with humility. Without it, the heart cannot be instructed, the spirit cannot be guided, and the life cannot be changed. Humility is not weakness—it is strength under God’s control, the very foundation of spiritual growth and lasting transformation.Through Scripture, Pastor Bailey shows how humility makes us teachable and opens the way for God’s grace to work in our lives:Humility Opens the Heart to Guidance (Psalm 25:9) — God guides the meek, those who willingly bow before Him. Pride resists, but humility invites divine direction.Humility Receives the Word with Meekness (James 1:21) — The Word cannot take root in a proud heart. Only meekness allows truth to be planted deeply, where it can grow and save.Humility Brings Grace and Transformation (1 Peter 5:6; James 4:6) — God resists the proud but pours out grace on the humble. Exaltation and change come after surrender.The central refrain echoes throughout: “If I am not humble, I am not teachable. If I am not teachable, I will not transform.”Pastor Bailey also draws on 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God calls His people to humble themselves before prayer, seeking, and turning from sin. Humility is not forced—it is a choice. It is the first step in coming to God and the foundation for every other act of obedience.The message closes with Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:4, reminding us that the greatest in the kingdom is the one who humbles himself like a child. True greatness does not come through self-promotion but through submission. Humility makes us like the child who is willing to listen, eager to learn, and open to correction.This sermon calls each of us to examine our hearts: Are we bowing willingly to God or resisting His influence? Are we receiving His Word with meekness or wrestling against it? Do we truly want His guidance—or are we trying to guide ourselves?Be challenged and encouraged by this message. When we humble ourselves, we become teachable. And when we are teachable, God can transform us into who He has called us to be.

 In this episode, Pastor Bailey opens the Scriptures to reveal a powerful truth: God cares deeply about how we think. Our thoughts are the starting point of every decision and action. Before we act with our hands or speak with our lips, the battle is first fought — and won or lost — in the mind. From repentance to transformation, from learning contentment to thinking on what is pure, the New Testament consistently shows that the Christian life begins in the renewing of the mind: Transformation Begins in the Mind (Romans 12:2) — True change is not outward first but inward, as God reshapes our thinking.The Mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) — Following Jesus means adopting His humble, obedient mindset.Learning Contentment (Philippians 4:11) — Paul shows that contentment is learned; it is a mental discipline that brings peace.Openness Leads to Salvation (Acts 2:37) — On the Day of Pentecost, an open mind prepared people to receive the gospel.The Great Commission Shapes Minds (Matthew 28:19) — Teaching comes first, for discipleship begins when the truth is received in the mind.Repentance: A Change of Mind (Acts 2:38) — Repentance means literally “to change one’s mind,” a decisive turn toward God.Guarding the Thought Life (Philippians 4:8) — Scripture calls us to fill our minds with truth, purity, and virtue.The message is clear: God’s plan for us is not only about what we do but about how we think. A surrendered mind leads to a surrendered life. Pastor Bailey concludes by highlighting humility as the key to being teachable. Paul confessed, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). He did not rely on his own strength, but on Christ. Without humility, we cannot be taught. Without being taught, we cannot be transformed. But when we humble ourselves before God, He gives us grace to learn, grow, and walk in newness of life. Be encouraged and challenged as you listen. Let God renew your mind, for He cares a great deal about how you think. 

 Breaking the Silence: Pastor Bailey Urges Believers to Recognize and Seize Gospel Opportunities In his recent sermon, Breaking the Silence, Pastor Bailey delivered a pointed challenge to Christians everywhere: pray for divine appointments, remain spiritually alert, and be ready to speak when God opens the door. Preaching with the conviction of experience and the urgency of eternal stakes, he began by painting a vivid picture of God “conspiring to bring someone hope” through the circumstances of daily life. These moments, he said, often come without warning — in grocery store aisles, workplace conversations, or unexpected encounters — and can have eternal consequences. “The problem,” Bailey observed, “is that many believers hesitate to begin a gospel conversation because we’re not expecting it. We’re not looking for it. And when we’re not looking, we fail to recognize the opportunity right in front of us.” Drawing on the Book of Acts, Pastor Bailey highlighted three biblical examples where God’s servants noticed an opening, took action, and turned an ordinary moment into an extraordinary encounter with truth. Commitment Over Motivation Interwoven throughout the sermon was Pastor Bailey’s conviction that commitment trumps motivation. “Motivation changes with results and feelings,” he said. “A good outcome will increase it; a poor outcome will drain it. But commitment stays steady.” He compared the principle to weight loss, exercise, practicing a skill, or working in sales — success comes from consistency, not fleeting bursts of inspiration. When it comes to evangelism, Bailey insisted that believers must commit to sharing the gospel regardless of the visible outcome. “Our job is obedience. The results are in God’s hands,” he stated. The Action Plan Pastor Bailey challenged listeners to take four deliberate steps in the coming week: Ask God to lead you into divine opportunity.Look for those opportunities.Reflect on the ones you missed.Prayerfully consider how you could have responded.By adopting this approach, he said, believers could shift from passively hoping for a chance to share their faith, to actively seeking and seizing those moments. Closing Call to Readiness In closing, Bailey turned to Colossians 4:5-6, urging Christians to “walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time” and to let their speech be “always with grace, seasoned with salt.” “God calls us to be ready — ready to notice, ready to speak, and ready to connect the moment to the message of Christ,” he said. “That readiness begins with prayer: asking God to orchestrate those divine appointments, to make us aware when they happen, and to give us courage to step into them.” The title of the sermon, Breaking the Silence, served not just as a theme but as a rallying cry — a reminder that the gospel is too important to keep to ourselves, and that every day brings fresh chances to turn ordinary encounters into eternal opportunities.  

“Prayer That Changes Perspective” Based on the message by Pastor Paul BaileyIn his latest message, “Prayer That Changes Perspective,” Pastor Paul Bailey delves into the powerful connection between expectation, awareness, and the daily habit of prayer. With clear conviction and real-life illustrations, he calls listeners to examine how their prayer life—or lack of one—shapes how they see the world and respond to God's direction.Building on the foundation laid the previous week, Pastor Bailey reminds his audience that our expectations frame what we notice in life. “If I’m not expecting to see God move, I may completely miss what He’s doing around me,” he explains. Just as selective attention can cause us to overlook physical dangers, it can also blind us to spiritual opportunities.The heart of the sermon focuses on how prayer shifts that expectation. True prayer, according to Pastor Bailey, isn't about persuading God to act on our behalf, but about surrendering our perspective to His. Quoting James 4:2–3, he warns that selfish prayers—those rooted in personal desire—are ineffective and misaligned with God’s purpose. Instead, he urges believers to approach God as willing servants, not demanding consumers.“Jesus taught us to pray, ‘Thy will be done in earth,’” Pastor Bailey says, emphasizing that this includes our own hearts. He challenges listeners to move beyond praying for others to change and instead open themselves up to be changed by God.One of the key takeaways from the sermon is the importance of daily, intentional prayer—especially in the morning. Comparing a consistent prayer life to the gathering of manna in the wilderness, he notes, “God’s provision was daily. You couldn’t live off yesterday’s bread.” Morning prayer, Pastor Bailey asserts, sets the tone, positions our hearts, and invites God to lead the day before it begins.Using examples from everyday life, he illustrates how easy it is to build barriers between ourselves and a hurting world. “Prayer breaks that barrier,” he says. “It gets us moving. It puts us in places where God can use us.”In a culture that often treats prayer as optional, Pastor Bailey’s message is a call back to biblical basics. Prayer isn’t performance—it’s partnership. It’s not about eloquence—it’s about surrender. And most of all, it’s not about changing others—it’s about being changed.Listeners are left with both a challenge and an invitation: Don’t just go through your day—pray through it. Let God shape your vision before the day shapes you. Because when prayer changes your perspective, it just might change everything.

Expectation’s Impact on PerspectiveSpeaker: Pastor BaileyKey Text: Hebrews 11:8–10 (KJV)In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Bailey takes us on a spiritual journey exploring how our expectations shape our experiences and perceptions—not just spiritually, but in every aspect of our lives. Drawing from Hebrews 11 and the story of Abraham, Pastor Bailey teaches that faithful expectation is not passive optimism, but an intentional lens through which we engage the world around us.Abraham “looked for a city… whose builder and maker is God.” He lived with divine anticipation. Pastor Bailey unpacks this idea with vivid, real-life illustrations—from the color distortion of shooting glasses while driving to missing a family member in need because of a distracted mindset. These moments drive home the sermon’s central truth: we often don’t see what we’re not looking for.Expectations act like a filter. If we expect fear, failure, or conflict, we begin to see and even generate it in our lives. But if we walk through our day with eyes of faith—believing that God can move, speak, and use us—we begin to see opportunity in the ordinary and ministry in the midst of brokenness.Pastor Bailey compares the perspectives of the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land (Numbers 13). All twelve saw the same things, but only two—Joshua and Caleb—returned with faith. The other ten were blinded by fear. Their expectations of defeat distorted their perception and robbed them of victory. It’s a sobering reminder that our mindset can either magnify our problems or reveal God’s possibilities.From Job’s fearful confession to the transformational power of prayer, this message calls believers to align their spiritual lens through daily communion with God. As Pastor Bailey says, prayer doesn’t just prepare us—it positions us to see what God wants to show us.Whether you’re facing hardship, walking in uncertainty, or simply going through the motions, this sermon challenges you to stop and ask: What am I looking for today? Because what you expect to see will determine what you notice—and ultimately, how you live.

 Podcast Title: Called But Not Exempt from Failure: We Need Grace Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey In a message that both challenges and comforts, Pastor Paul Bailey speaks candidly to those who have responded to the call of God—yet still find themselves tripping, stumbling, or feeling stuck in spiritual limbo. Titled “Called But Not Exempt from Failure: We Need Grace,” this sermon confronts a subtle but dangerous mindset that assumes being chosen by God somehow insulates us from falling. From the outset, Pastor Bailey reminds the listener that spiritual calling is not a shield against failure, temptation, or inconsistency. “Being called doesn’t keep you from falling,” he says. “And if we don’t understand that, we’ll disqualify ourselves when God hasn’t.” Preaching from Ephesians 2:8, Romans 11:29, and Proverbs 24:16 among others, he makes the case that grace—defined as both unmerited favor and divine influence—is not just a starting point for salvation, but an ongoing necessity. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves,” he reads. “It is the gift of God.” The sermon explores the tension many believers feel between progress and paralysis. Pastor Bailey describes the spiritual “middle ground” as a dangerous zone of unproductive contentment—where believers may no longer be doing wrong, but are no longer pressing forward either. “We end up resting on our laurels, thinking we’re okay because we’re not who we used to be,” he warns. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Bailey offers powerful examples of biblical figures who were undeniably called—and yet undeniably flawed. From Moses to David, from Samson to Peter, he shows that falling is not final. “Peter denied Christ, and later needed public correction even after Pentecost,” he says. “But God still used him. God still uses us.” A recurring phrase punctuates the message like a heartbeat: “We need grace in our lives.” Whether it’s the grace to get back up, the grace to forgive ourselves, or the grace to keep moving forward despite imperfection, the message is clear—grace is not optional for the believer. It is essential. Bailey does not shy away from hard truths. “Your righteousness is as filthy rags,” he quotes from Isaiah. “You’ll never live good enough to deserve salvation. That’s why we need grace.” But he balances this with an unwavering hope. “Falling isn’t failure—unless you stay down. A just man falls seven times and rises again.” The sermon closes with an appeal to believers not to disqualify themselves from God’s purpose. “God is not sorry He called you,” he declares. “Even when you trip, He’s still working. But you’ve got to get back up.” This message is a clarion call to the weary, the guilt-ridden, and the discouraged. It reminds us that the Christian life is not about perfect performance—it’s about persistent faith, powered by grace. 

Pastor Bailey Delivers Message on the Intentional Pursuit of God In a sermon titled “Seeking Is Not Accidental,” Pastor Paul Bailey of The Modern Pew challenged his audience to examine whether they are truly pursuing God—or simply going through the motions. Drawing from Scripture and real-life reflections, Bailey emphasized that seeking God is a deliberate act, not something that happens by chance. Opening with personal transparency, Bailey admitted that at times, believers may resist hearing from God—not because He is silent, but because His direction might require change or discomfort. “There are times we pray for guidance but don’t actually want to hear what He says,” he remarked. The sermon drew from the post-resurrection account where Jesus told His disciples to go to Galilee. While this might sound like a simple instruction, Bailey reminded listeners that Galilee was roughly 70–80 miles from Jerusalem—a four-day walk. “Jesus didn’t say why—just said go. And they went. That’s what seeking looks like,” Bailey explained. He taught that obedience and spiritual pursuit must be intentional. Using Psalm 10:4, Bailey warned how pride blinds people from seeking God: “The wicked through the pride of his countenance will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.” Expounding on the Hebrew meaning, Bailey explained this isn’t about casually forgetting God—it’s about entirely excluding Him from one’s plans, decisions, and desires. Further supporting his point, Bailey referenced 2 Chronicles 12:14, which describes how King Rehoboam “did evil because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord.” The issue wasn’t ignorance but a lack of preparation. “You don’t just stumble into spiritual growth,” Bailey said. “You have to plan for it.” Bailey illustrated the principle with relatable humor. “You can accidentally gain weight—but you won’t accidentally live righteous. It takes effort.” He challenged believers not to rely solely on Sunday worship but to develop a daily relationship with God. “God didn’t want to meet Adam weekly; He walked with him daily in the garden.” Referencing Psalm 119:105, Bailey closed by urging the congregation to let God’s Word serve as both a lamp to their feet and a light to their path. “Seeking God is not about wishful thinking—it’s a choice. A daily, purposeful pursuit.” 

In a heartfelt and stirring message delivered during a recent Sunday service, Pastor Paul Bailey explored the deeply human journey of wandering, realization, and return — all through the lens of the parable commonly known as the Prodigal Son. However, Pastor Bailey challenged this traditional title, stating that the story is not just about a rebellious son, but more profoundly about a compassionate and ever-watchful father. “It’s really about a father,” he emphasized, “one who represents our Heavenly Father — always looking, always hoping, and always ready to restore.”The Wake-Up Call: “How Did I Get Here?”The sermon opened with a question that resonates with many: How did I get here? Pastor Bailey related it to everyday experiences — such as accidentally driving to the wrong destination out of habit — to illustrate how easily one can go through life on autopilot. In the same way, spiritual drift can occur subtly, through one small misstep at a time.Referencing Luke 15, Pastor Bailey recounted the prodigal son’s journey: from demanding his inheritance, to reckless living, and eventually to feeding pigs in a foreign land. The young man, expecting condemnation upon returning, instead found love, grace, and restoration. This moment, Pastor Bailey noted, reflects a divine truth: “No matter how far you find yourself from God, you can still find that place of grace.”Recognize Where You AreAt the heart of the message was a call for honest self-evaluation. Pastor Bailey reminded listeners that the turning point in the story was not when the pigpen got worse — pigpens are always pigpens — but when the son came to himself (Luke 15:17). That recognition was critical.“We don’t change just because the pigpen gets worse,” Pastor Bailey said. “We change when we get honest with ourselves.” He encouraged the audience to ask themselves: Am I where I’m supposed to be spiritually? Am I following God’s path, or have I drifted into a place I never intended?Drawing from Lamentations 3:40, he echoed the biblical call: “Let us search and try our ways and turn again to the Lord.” Recognizing one’s location — spiritually and morally — is the first step in the journey back to the Father.Remember the Father’s HouseNext came the prodigal’s recollection of what life was like back home. Even the lowest servant in his father’s house lived better than he now did in the pigpen. Pastor Bailey explained that remembering the goodness of God — His mercy, provision, and purpose — can serve as the spark that reignites a wayward heart.Quoting Psalm 84:10, he reminded listeners: “For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand [elsewhere]. I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” This powerful contrast underscored the value of even the humblest place in God’s presence over the apparent comforts of a life lived outside His will.Repentance Begins in the MindOne of the most compelling parts of Pastor Bailey’s message was his explanation of repentance. He stressed that true repentance doesn’t begin with action — it begins with a change of mind. The son declared, “I will arise and go to my father” (Luke 15:18), even before he took a single step.“Repentance starts in your mind,” Pastor Bailey said. “It’s a decision. It’s a realization that what I’m doing isn’t working, and that God has a better plan for me.” Referencing Romans 12:2, he emphasized the importance of renewing the mind: “Be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”Taking Action: Movement Toward the FatherIt wasn’t until the son arose and returned that restoration took place. “Faith without works is dead,” Pastor Bailey reminded, quoting James 2:20. Good intentions and heartfelt remorse are not enough; the prodigal had to leave the pigpen and move toward his father.This theme of action —

 Title: The Quiet Danger: When Good Intentions Go Astray Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey Key Text: 📖 2 Corinthians 11:3–4 Paul compares his concern to a father protecting his daughter — he fears that, just like Eve was deceived, believers may be corrupted from the simplicity in Christ. He warns against: Another JesusAnother SpiritAnother Gospel 1️⃣ Deceived by Others – When the Message Sounds Right but Isn’t Not every spiritual-sounding voice is sent from God. 📖 Romans 16:17–18 Mark and avoid those teaching contrary to the gospel—even if they sound sincere. 🔹 Some deceive intentionally for personal gain. 🔹 Others mean well but are sincerely wrong. 🔹 The gospel doesn’t evolve to fit culture or comfort. We must: Compare every teaching with Scripture.Contend for the faith that was once delivered (Jude 1:3).Stay rooted in truth, not personality or charisma. 2️⃣ Deceived by Tradition – When Familiar Isn’t Always Faithful Traditions can feel sacred but must never replace the gospel. 📖 Colossians 2:8 Be cautious of philosophies or traditions that spoil you—leading away from Christ. 🔹 Question what you believe and why. 🔹 Methods may change—but the Message must not. 🔹 Don't confuse traditionalism with truth. We must: Test every belief by the Word.Be cautious what we are contending for.Return often to the Bible as our final authority. 3️⃣ Deceived by Self – When We Assume Without Examining Self-deception is the most subtle of all. 📖 James 1:22–24 Hearing the Word without doing it leads to self-deception. 🔹 We can’t see our spiritual condition if we won’t look honestly. 🔹 The Word reveals both where we are (lamp) and where to go (light). 🔹 Many think “others” need correction—while avoiding self-examination. We must: Let the Word shape our walk.Submit in obedience, not assumption.Be doers, not just hearers. 🙋‍♂️ So What? (Reflection Questions) Am I open to the possibility that I could be deceived?Do I evaluate every message by Scripture?Are my beliefs shaped by tradition or by biblical truth?Am I walking in obedience—or just making assumptions?Am I staying close to the simplicity that is in Christ? 🏁 Close Deception isn’t always loud. It can come dressed as wisdom, sincerity, or tradition. But only the gospel of Christ keeps us from being led astray. 📖 Ephesians 5:6–10 Don’t be deceived by vain words.Walk as children of light.Prove what is acceptable unto the Lord.Stay grounded. Stay watchful. Stay in the Word. The truth is simple—but you must pursue it on purpose. 

Careful What You Look For — You May Find It  Pastor Paul Bailey  Our focus shapes not only our perception but often our reality. If we look for problems, we will surely find them. If we look for blessings, we will find those, too. God calls us to cultivate a heart that seeks good — even when it feels scarce. What we seek, we tend to find.---📖 **Key Text:**  Proverbs 11:27 — “He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”---### 1️⃣ The Eye of the Seeker  What you seek determines what you find.  - 📖 *Matthew 7:7-8* — “Seek, and ye shall find…”  - 📖 *Jeremiah 29:13* — God is found when we seek Him with all our heart.  🔹 Seeking is an act of faith.  🔹 Wholehearted seeking leads to finding.  🔹 The heart guides the eyes — pure hearts find God's presence.---### 2️⃣ The Danger of a Critical Spirit  When we expect the worst, we blind ourselves to the good that God is doing around us.  - 📖 *Titus 1:15* — To the pure, all things are pure.  - 📖 *Matthew 6:22-23* — A focused eye brings light; a divided eye brings darkness.  🔹 Purity of heart changes our vision.  🔹 A critical spirit poisons our perception.  🔹 Your inward condition shapes your outward experience.---### 3️⃣ Choosing to See with Eyes of Faith  Faith opens our eyes to possibilities, not just problems.  - 📖 *2 Corinthians 5:7* — We walk by faith, not by sight.  - 📖 *Hebrews 11:1* — Faith is the evidence of things not seen.  🔹 Faith moves us beyond natural limitations.  🔹 Faith is proof of God's promises, even before fulfillment.  🔹 Faith finds what fear overlooks.---💭 **Reflection:**  - Am I looking for problems or possibilities?  - What dominates my daily focus — complaints or gratitude?  - Am I allowing a critical spirit to rob me of seeing God’s blessings?  - How can I walk by faith and see through God's eyes this week?---🏁 **Closing Challenge:**  📖 *Philippians 4:8* — "Think on these things…"  Like Abraham, we are called to look for the good even when it seems hidden. Even in a world full of brokenness, seeking the righteous pleases God.  **Change what you are looking for — and you will change what you find.**

 Title: The Power of Easter Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey Easter is more than a date on the calendar — it is the heart of the Gospel. The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ were not meant to remain distant historical facts, but to become a personal, life-changing experience for every believer. The same power that raised Christ from the dead can transform our lives today.  📖 Key Text: Romans 6:3-5 — “...like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”  1️⃣ The Death: Repentance Repentance is where transformation begins — the spiritual death of self. Just as Christ laid down His life, we must lay down ours at the altar of surrender. 📖 Acts 2:38 — Repentance is the first response to the Gospel.📖 Luke 13:3 — Jesus taught that repentance is not optional: "except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." 2️⃣ The Burial: Baptism in the Name of Jesus Baptism isn’t a symbol alone — it’s the burial of the old life. In baptism, we identify with Christ’s burial, our sins are washed away, and we rise into newness of life. 📖 Colossians 2:12 — "Buried with him in baptism..."📖 Acts 22:16 — Baptism is an urgent and essential step in obeying the Gospel. 3️⃣ The Resurrection: Walking in Newness of Life The resurrection is more than a past event — it’s a present power. As believers, we are called to walk in that new life, daily. 📖 2 Corinthians 5:17 — In Christ, old things are passed away.📖 Galatians 2:20 — Our new life is Christ living in us. 💭 Reflection: Have you experienced the death of the old life through true repentance?Have you been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ?Are you living daily in the power of His resurrection, walking in newness of life? 🏁 Closing Challenge: 📖 Philippians 3:10-11 — "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection..." The story of Easter doesn’t end at the empty tomb — it continues in every life that surrenders to the death, burial, and resurrection pattern of the Gospel. The question isn’t just: do you know the Easter story? The question is: 💡 Has it become your story?

Message Summary Title: God’s Commandments – Foundation for Life Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey From the powerful voice at Mount Sinai to the quiet conversations we share at home, God’s commandments are more than historical laws — they are the framework for a blessed, well-ordered life. In this message, Pastor Bailey explores how the Ten Commandments shape personal character, strengthen families, and build healthy, stable communities.  💡 Key Text: Exodus 20:1-17 — The Ten Commandments  1️⃣ God’s Commandments Shape Personal Character God’s law is designed to shape us into people of integrity and reverence. His commandments teach us how to love God and others and hold us accountable for living righteously. 📖 Psalm 19:7-8 — God’s law brings wisdom, joy, and spiritual clarity.📖 James 1:22-25 — The blessing is not in merely knowing God’s Word, but in doing it. 2️⃣ God’s Commandments Strengthen the Family A strong, godly home starts with honor, obedience, and intentional teaching. The Ten Commandments provide the foundation for order, respect, and love in the family. 📖 Ephesians 6:1-3 — Obedience and honor bring stability and blessing.📖 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 — Families are responsible to teach God’s Word diligently to the next generation. 3️⃣ God’s Commandments Build a Healthy Community When God's principles shape individuals and homes, communities are transformed. Righteousness exalts a nation, and love for God and neighbor creates unity. 📖 Proverbs 14:34 — Righteousness lifts up a nation, while sin tears it down.📖 Matthew 22:37-40 — Love is the foundation of all God’s commandments. 💭 Reflection Questions: Am I building my life on the foundation of God’s Word?Is my family growing through obedience to His commandments?Does my life reflect God’s love and truth in my community? 🏁 Closing Challenge: 📖 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 — “Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” God’s commandments are not chains, but guides to life, peace, and blessing. A strong individual, a loving family, and a thriving community are all built on the same foundation: obedience to God’s Word.  Let me know if you want help formatting more like a sermon outline, a slide deck, or a podcast description!

 Don't Give Up – Harvest Is Coming Modern Pew Podcast Summary | Message by Pastor Paul Bailey In this episode of The Modern Pew Podcast, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers an encouraging message for those feeling weary in well doing: “Don’t give up—harvest is coming.” Drawing from Galatians 6:9, Pastor Bailey challenges listeners to stay faithful, even when progress is slow or unseen, because God is at work beneath the surface.  1. The Work Is Worth It Even when unnoticed by others, God sees every good deed. Whether it's prayer, kindness, or encouragement, your labor is not in vain (1 Cor. 15:58). Pastor Bailey emphasizes the importance of knowing this truth: your consistency becomes easier when you’re confident that God rewards faithfulness.  2. Growth Takes Time Galatians 6 says we reap “in due season.” Using scriptures like Ecclesiastes 3:1 and James 5:7, the message reminds us that spiritual growth is often slow and unseen, especially when sowing truth or love into the lives of others. Just like a farmer patiently waits for crops, we must keep planting and trust that God is working—even when results aren’t immediate.  3. The Reward Comes to the Faithful Pastor Bailey highlights that the harvest isn’t always personal—it’s collective. “We shall reap, if we faint not” means that the entire body of Christ benefits when each of us does our part (1 Cor. 3:6–7). Whether you plant, water, or witness the harvest, you’re contributing to a much bigger picture. Faithfulness, not recognition, is the reward.  Final Challenge: Keep Going He closes with 2 Timothy 4:6–8, reminding us that Paul didn’t claim a life free from hardship. Instead, he fought, finished, and kept the faith. That’s what earned him the crown—not perfection, but perseverance. “You may be tired. You may feel overlooked. But don’t grow weary. Keep praying. Keep planting. Keep living holy. Because the harvest is coming.”If you’re discouraged, Pastor Bailey invites you to bring your burden to the Lord. Ask Him to renew your strength, restore your focus, and revive your faith. 🌾 The seeds you’re planting in faith today will bring a harvest in God’s perfect time. Don’t give up.

 The Danger of CompromiseOn the latest episode of The Modern Pew Podcast, Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a powerful message titled The Danger of Compromise, urging believers to examine their level of obedience to God’s word. Using Judges 2 as a foundational text, he posed a sobering question: Have we truly obeyed, or are we justifying partial obedience? Pastor Bailey highlighted how Israel’s failure to fully drive out the Canaanites led to spiritual decline, oppression, and eventual destruction. Though they initially obeyed under Joshua’s leadership, they compromised when the battle became difficult. Instead of removing the enemy completely, they chose convenience over obedience, justified coexistence, and blamed their circumstances. The result? They were ensnared by idolatry, weakened spiritually, and lost their divine protection. This message resonates today—many believers justify sin, tolerate spiritual compromise, and neglect full obedience. Bailey challenged listeners to identify the "Canaanites" in their own lives—habits, sins, or compromises that God has commanded them to remove. Citing Hebrews 12:1 and 2 Corinthians 6:17, he urged Christians to fully surrender, separate themselves from sin, and resist the temptation to justify disobedience. The warning was clear: Partial obedience is still disobedience, and the consequences affect not just us but future generations. Pastor Bailey’s final challenge echoed Jude 1:3—Will you earnestly contend for the faith, or will you compromise and suffer the consequences?

Pastor Paul Bailey, speaking on the Modern Pew Podcast, delivered a stirring message titled “Am I Doing Enough? A Call to Evangelism.” Drawing on 2 Peter 3:9, he reminded listeners that the Lord is patient, not wishing any to perish but calling all to repentance. Bailey urged every believer to prayerfully consider their personal responsibility in sharing the Gospel, emphasizing that evangelism is not merely a duty reserved for a select few but an essential part of every Christian’s calling.In his sermon, Pastor Bailey examined the biblical mandate for evangelism, referencing passages such as 1 Timothy 2:3-4 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, which stress God’s desire for all to be reconciled to Him. He challenged his audience to reflect on whether they were actively letting their light shine in a world that desperately needs the message of reconciliation, as described in Matthew 5:14-16.Bailey also addressed the practical aspects of engaging in evangelism, warning against extremes—whether hiding one’s light out of fear or burning out by overextending oneself. He encouraged believers to seek a balanced approach: to pray for boldness, recognize opportunities in family, work, and community, and consistently incorporate witnessing into everyday conversations. Citing 1 Corinthians 3:6-8, he reminded his listeners that while they may plant and water, it is God who gives the increase.Concluding with three reflective questions about seeking God’s will, avoiding extremes, and taking tangible steps, Pastor Bailey called on his audience to commit to a deeper, more intentional evangelistic life, trusting that God will open the doors for them.

Podcast Notes: How Are You Spending Your Time?In this sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey challenges believers to evaluate how they are spending their time. Drawing from Matthew 20:6-7, he highlights how Jesus called out those standing idle, urging them to work in the vineyard. The message reminds us that time is a limited resource—we either use it wisely or waste it.Key Themes:Life is Shorter Than We ThinkJames 4:14 reminds us that life is like a vapor, quickly vanishing.Are we investing in temporary things or in eternity?Illustration: Our life is just an inch of an infinitely long rope, yet most focus only on that inch.Time Spent Without Purpose is Time WastedThe Israelites wandered for 40 years but made no progress due to disobedience.Jesus asked, “Why stand ye here all the day idle?” (Matthew 20:6).God has a purpose for each of us, yet we often resist it, remaining unfulfilled.Time Spent in God’s Purpose is Time Well SpentJacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only days (Genesis 29:20).Matthew 6:33—When we seek God’s kingdom first, everything else falls into place.Investing in eternity brings true fulfillment, unlike idleness.Redeeming the TimeEphesians 5:16—Make the most of every day, as wasted time is lost forever.Practical steps: Prioritize prayer, invest in people, focus on God’s will (Colossians 3:2).Closing Thought: Are you living with intentionality, investing in what matters? Or are you idly letting time slip away? Life is short—start redeeming the time today!

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey examines the importance of hearing and responding to God’s Word, even when the message challenges us. Using biblical examples, he reminds us that faith isn’t about what feels good—it’s about confidently expecting what God has spoken to come to pass.Hearing God’s WordFaith begins with hearing from God (Romans 10:17). Pastor Bailey explains how faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). However, hope doesn’t always mean expecting something positive—it’s about trusting what God says, no matter how it feels.Biblical Examples of FaithNoah (Hebrews 11:7): God warned Noah of a devastating flood. Despite the difficulty, Noah believed, obeyed, and built the ark, demonstrating true faith.Abraham (Hebrews 11:8): Called to leave everything familiar, Abraham obeyed, trusting God’s promise of an unknown inheritance.The Early Church (Acts 11:27-30): Prophets foretold a famine, prompting believers to send relief in faith, showing their trust in God’s guidance.The Challenge of God’s WordSometimes God’s message is hard to accept—it may not feel victorious or comfortable. Yet Pastor Bailey encourages believers to find comfort in the fact that God is speaking to them. Faith is about confidently expecting God’s Word to come to pass, even when it requires sacrifice or hardship.Closing ThoughtWhat God says may not always be easy, but it is still God. Trust in His Word, even when it’s difficult, and know that you’re in good company with heroes of faith who obeyed despite the challenges.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey explores the transformative power of God’s Word in shaping our identity. Drawing from James 1:23-24, he highlights how hearing the Word but failing to act on it is like forgetting what we see in a mirror. God’s Word reveals not just who we are but who He intends us to become—our “Intended Identity.”  Using key biblical examples, Pastor Bailey illustrates this journey of transformation:  - **Peter’s Self-Perception (Luke 5:4-10)**  Peter initially saw himself as sinful and unworthy, yet Jesus saw his potential as a “fisher of men.” God calls us not based on our flaws but on the greatness He envisions for us.  - **The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17-22)**  This man’s identity was tied to his wealth, preventing him from embracing Christ’s call. Pastor Bailey challenges listeners to move beyond worldly definitions of success and focus on eternal treasures.  - **Transformation in Christ (Romans 12:1-2)**  God’s work in us is a continual process of renewing our minds and conforming us to His will. True transformation happens when we embrace the person God sees us becoming.  Pastor Bailey encourages reflection: Are you living as the person God intends? This week, let the mirror of God’s Word guide you to align your life with His vision. Embrace the journey of becoming holy, faithful, and fully devoted to Christ.

Pastor Paul Bailey takes an in-depth look at the parable of the Good Samaritan, challenging listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey and roles within the body of Christ. Preaching from Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 10:25-37, Pastor Bailey emphasizes the multifaceted roles God plays in our lives—Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—and draws parallels to the roles we are called to embody in our own lives.In the parable, Pastor Bailey identifies seven characters, focusing on three key roles: the wounded man, the Good Samaritan, and the innkeeper. He reminds us that we may simultaneously occupy multiple roles—being wounded yet helping others to heal.The Wounded Man: Acknowledging the need for help is essential. Pastor Bailey urges believers not to let their wounds define them but to seek healing through faith and the support of others.The Samaritan: Ministering to the wounded often requires sacrifice, time, and resources. Reflecting Christ’s love, the Samaritan demonstrates the importance of compassion and action.The Innkeeper: Representing the church, the innkeeper continued the work begun by the Samaritan, highlighting the collective responsibility to nurture and care for those in need.Pastor Bailey concludes by encouraging listeners to examine their current roles and to actively embrace opportunities to serve, heal, and grow within the Kingdom of God. His message is a powerful reminder that our actions can reflect God’s love and bring restoration to others.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey delves into Titus 1, emphasizing the call for Christians to live above reproach. While the Apostle Paul outlines qualifications for bishops and elders, Pastor Bailey highlights how these principles are applicable to every believer. From being blameless to showing hospitality, Paul’s list of 16 characteristics reflects not just the expectations for church leadership but also the broader Christian life.Pastor Bailey stresses that all Christians are called to live with integrity, discipline, and holiness, setting an example for others to follow. Using personal anecdotes and biblical examples, he illustrates the importance of aligning our lives with God’s standards, noting that believers must strive to reflect godliness in both character and actions.The sermon also addresses the pitfalls of self-will, quick anger, and greed, urging listeners to examine their lives and ensure they are not just holding others accountable but also themselves. Pastor Bailey challenges his audience to embrace their role in the body of Christ, actively seeking ways to edify and uplift others.Through this expository teaching, Pastor Bailey reminds listeners that living a life above reproach is not just for ministry leaders but for every Christian. This high standard, he explains, is both a reflection of God’s holiness and a testimony to the world of His transformative power.

In this sermon, Pastor Paul Bailey explores the profound truth that with God, there are no loopholes. Drawing from Galatians 6:7-10, Pastor Bailey emphasizes the unchangeable nature of God’s principles, reminding listeners that “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” He warns against mocking God through disobedience or neglecting His laws, as seen in the story of David’s sins with Bathsheba and Uriah. Despite being blessed and favored by God, David’s actions displayed a disregard for God’s commandments, leading to severe consequences.Pastor Bailey encourages believers to take heed of the rumble strips in life—God’s warnings meant to guide us back to the right path. He also highlights the parable of the great supper in Luke 14:16-24, illustrating that even when initial efforts seem rejected, there are still others willing to partake in God’s blessings. The message is clear: do not grow weary in well-doing. Whether it’s sowing spiritually or reaching out to others, the promise of reaping in due season holds firm.Pastor Bailey concludes with a powerful call to action—believers must seek opportunities to do good, even when faced with rejection or weariness. He reminds us that God sees our efforts and rewards those who diligently seek Him. Through steadfastness and faith, the seeds sown in righteousness will bear fruit both in this life and the life to come.

Eph 6:1-3  Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.  (2)  Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;)  (3)  That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.2 Chron 7:14  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.Mal 3:10  Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.Psa 126:1-6  A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.  (2)  Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.  (3)  The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.  (4)  Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.  (5)  They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.  (6)  He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

1 Cor 4:1-2  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  (2)  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.1 Pet 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.Luke 16:1-13  And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.  (2)  And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.  (3)  Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.  (4)  I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.  (5)  So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?  (6)  And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.  (7)  Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.  (8)  And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.  (9)  And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations.  (10)  He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.  (11)  If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?  (12)  And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?  (13)  No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

John 14:1-2  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  (2)  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.John 13:33-35   (33)  Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.  (34)  A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  (35)  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.Luke 19:41-44  And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,  (42)  Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.  (43)  For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,  (44)  And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.John 21:24-25  This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.  (25)  And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.John 13:36-38  Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.  (37)  Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.  (38)  Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.Rev 3:19  As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.Heb 12:5-6  And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:  (6)  For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.John 14:1-3  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  (2)  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  (3)  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. 

Mat 4:1-2  Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.  (2)  And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.Mar 1:12-13  And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.  (13)  And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.2 Peter 3:9  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.2 Th 1:7-8  And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,  (8)  In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:Mat 26:39  And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.Act 10:13-16  And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.  (14)  But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.  (15)  And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.  (16)  This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.Act 9:13-14  Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:  (14)  And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.2 Tim 1:9  Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Rev 1:8  I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.Rev 19:6  And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.John 4:24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.1Tim 1:17  Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.Gen 1:11-12  And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.  (12)  And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.Gen 1:20-21  And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.  (21)  And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.Gen 1:26-27  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.  (27)  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.Psa 8:3-6  When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;  (4)  What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?  (5)  For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.  (6)  Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:John 14:1-3  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  (2)  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  (3)  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.Luk 9:53-56  And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.  (54)  And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?  (55)  But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.  (56)  For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.Mat 27:37-43  And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.  (38)  Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.  (39)  And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,  (40)  And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.  (41)  Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,  (42)  He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.  (43)  He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

 Mat 28:18-20  And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.  (19)  Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  (20)  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.  Mar 16:15-18  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.  (16)  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.  (17)  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;  (18)  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.  Luke 24:44-47  And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.  (45)  Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,  (46)  And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:  (47)  And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.   Gen 37:2, 5-7  These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report…….. (5)  And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.  (6)  And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:  (7)  For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. Gen 41:46-47  And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.  (47)  And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls. Gen 45:5-6  Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.  (6)  For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.  

Rom 14:1-23  Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.  (2)  For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.  (3)  Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.  (4)  Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.  (5)  One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.  (6)  He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.  (7)  For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.  (8)  For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.  (9)  For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.  (10)  But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.  (11)  For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.  (12)  So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.  (13)  Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.  (14)  I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.  (15)  But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.  (16)  Let not then your good be evil spoken of:  (17)  For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.  (18)  For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.  (19)  Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.  (20)  For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.  (21)  It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.  (22)  Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.  (23)  And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.Rom 15:1  We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.