Cottonwood Church: Weekly Audio

What does it look like to pursue God with urgency and live with outward purpose? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares how to press in, stand firm, grow strong, speak out, and reach out. Be encouraged to seek God wholeheartedly and carry His power and compassion to the people around you.

What are you allowing to rule your heart? In this message, Pastor Josh Turner walks through Judges 9 to show the danger of choosing what seems right without seeking God, mistaking His patience for permission, and running to substitutes for security. Be challenged to examine what you're trusting, where you're running, and what your choices are producing.

What changes when we call on the name of Jesus in faith? In this message, Ruben Diaz shares how there is healing in His name, how faith reaches for what seems impossible, and how Jesus is able to restore completely.

How does a faithful life slowly begin to drift? In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley looks at Gideon's later years in Judges 8 and shows how self-reliance, misplaced ambition, and even God's blessings can pull our hearts away from Him. Learn how to recognize drift before success, influence, or blessing becomes a substitute for dependence on God.

What can quietly sabotage the healing God wants to bring? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley exposes three “worms” that can spoil the fruit of healing: pride, unforgiveness, and spiritual laziness. Learn how to recognize what's working beneath the surface and make room for God's Word to produce lasting fruit in your life.

What if God sees more in you than you see in yourself? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley walks through Gideon's story in Judges 6–7, showing how God meets us in weakness, speaks His Word before the breakthrough, and patiently shapes us into who He's called us to be. Be encouraged to put God first and keep following His lead, even while you're still a work in progress.

Could the healing you're asking God for begin with something happening inside you? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley looks at Job, Hezekiah, and Naaman to reveal how humility, repentance, and a changed heart can accompany God's restoring work. Be encouraged to let God work within you as you trust Him for healing and restoration.

What happens when ordinary people choose to step out in faith? In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley walks through Judges 4–5 to show how God uses willing people, imperfect faith, and courageous obedience to accomplish His purposes. Be encouraged to offer yourself to God, trust Him in the face of opposition, and recognize the people He uses to strengthen your faith.

Please enjoy this message from guest speaker Diego Mesa.

Why settle for temporary freedom when Jesus offers freedom that lasts? In this message, Joel Holm walks through Judges 3 and shows how forgetting God leads us back into bondage, while remembering our Savior, fully repenting, and trusting our true Deliverer leads to lasting freedom.

What if joy is more powerful than your circumstances?In this message, Kenneth Mulkey reveals how supernatural joy brings strength, healing, and hope through the presence of God. Be encouraged to speak His Word, pray in Jesus' name, and praise your way into the fullness of joy He has promised.

What does it look like to stay full of the Holy Spirit every day?In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey teaches from Ephesians 5 and shares practical, biblical keys to living under the Holy Spirit's continual influence. Be encouraged to come to Jesus daily, cultivate a consistent prayer life, and walk in the strength and peace that only He can provide.

Can you trust God when all you have is His word? In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley explores the story of the royal official in John 4 and shows how faith grows as we choose to believe before we see. If you've been waiting on God, this message will encourage you to keep walking in confidence, knowing He is always faithful to His promises.

Podcast Description: What does a life full of the Holy Spirit look like? Through the story of Stephen in Acts 6–7, Pastor Harrison Conley shows how the Spirit produces wisdom, faith, and power within us while forming the life of Jesus for the world to see through us. Discover what becomes possible when we allow the Holy Spirit to work fully in our lives.

Faith doesn't wait for the answer before giving thanks. Bayless Conley shows how trusting God's Word allows us to thank Him in advance and stand confidently on what He has promised.

Spiritual battles are real, but so is the victory Jesus has already won. Joel Holm reveals the warning signs of spiritual attack and how the Holy Spirit protects and strengthens us to stand firm.

Healing is a work of God, but Scripture reveals that three people play a role in the process.In this message, Bayless Conley explores the biblical partnership between God, the one who prays, and the one receiving prayer, showing how faith and God's promises come together to bring healing.

What does the Holy Spirit do in the life of a believer?In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores what it means to be born of the Spirit, sealed by the Spirit, and filled with the Spirit. Be encouraged to live with the confidence of your identity in Christ and the power God has given you through His Spirit.

What does it look like to truly live in step with the Holy Spirit?In this message, Pastor Joel Holm explores how the Holy Spirit brings mystery, power, and intimacy into the life of every believer. Be encouraged to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and live each day led and continually filled by His Spirit.

Strong fathers aren't perfect—they're faithful. In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares a practical and biblical roadmap for becoming the kind of man who stands firm, shows up, leads with integrity, and remains steady through every season of life. Whether you're raising children, leading a family, or investing in the next generation, this message offers encouragement to become the dependable presence God has called you to be.

Enjoy this message from Pastor Harrison.

What if God's greatest desire is to be closer to you than you're comfortable with?In this message, Pastor Robert Favela unpacks the powerful connection between Sinai, Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit, showing how God's desire has always been to draw us one step closer. Discover the next step God may be inviting you to take.

What would change if peace became your priority instead of just your preference?In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores what Scripture teaches about pursuing peace in our relationships. Be encouraged to cultivate God's peace in your own heart, speak life-giving words, and take practical steps toward healthier, stronger relationships.

What happens when we let culture define love instead of God?In this message, Pastor Gerald Fadayomi unpacks how true love is revealed through the cross of Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Be challenged to move beyond self-centered versions of love and step into the sacrificial, transforming love God calls us to live out.

Have we become too casual with a Holy God?In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley reminds us that rightly seeing God's holiness restores reverence, humility, and awe. Be encouraged to approach God boldly through Jesus, while never losing the wonder of who He truly is.

What kind of atmosphere are you building in your home?In this message, Pastor Janet Conley shares how unconditional love, intentional prayer, and steadfast faith can shape a household that honors God. Be encouraged to lead with grace, pray with persistence, and trust God to move powerfully in your family.

Who in your life have you overlooked simply because you didn't see their true worth?Pastor Bayless Conley unpacks what it really means to love the people around you. Seeing the lost, offering hope, and recognizing true value. This message challenges you to view others the way God does.

Have you ever felt like your failure disqualified you?In this message from Mark 16, Pastor Harrison Conley shows how the resurrection doesn't just prove Jesus is alive, it restores broken people and calls them back to their purpose. Be encouraged that failure isn't final and that Jesus is still inviting you to follow Him

What did Jesus' death really accomplish?In this message from Mark 15, Pastor Bayless Conley walks through the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, revealing the depth of His sacrifice and what it means for us today. Be reminded of the price He paid and the presence of God made available to us because of it.

What if four simple words could transform the way you live?In this message, Pastor Joel Holm explores a powerful pattern from the life of Jesus and how it shapes a life fully surrendered to God. Taken, blessed, broken, and given. Be encouraged to treasure Christ above all, live with His mindset, and offer your life as a gift to others.

If Jesus really rose from the dead, what does that change for you?In this message from Luke 24, Pastor Harrison Conley unpacks the reality of the resurrection and why it redefines everything from your identity to your future. Be encouraged to live in the power of what Christ has done and respond to what it means for your life right now.

What do you do when God feels silent?In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley walks through the tension between the cross and the resurrection, reminding us what it looks like to trust God in the in-between. Be encouraged to hold onto truth, remember His goodness, and stay anchored in hope even in the quiet seasons.

Are we actually ready for Jesus to return? In this message from Mark 13, Pastor Bayless Conley walks through what Jesus said about the end of the age and what His return will really be like. Be encouraged to stay alert, live with urgency, and anchor your hope in the promise that He is coming again.

Can people really change? In this message, Pastor Joel Holm teaches from Mark 11 and unpacks how the authority of Jesus makes real transformation possible. Discover how God works in us through grace, discipline, and partnership to shape us into the image of Christ and lead us into lasting change.

In a world that constantly pulls us toward more, how do we stay grounded in what truly matters? In this message from Mark 10, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the three categories the world offers: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, what we call Passion, Possession, and Position. Be encouraged to live with the right priorities, hold possessions loosely, and embrace the humble position Christ calls His followers to walk in.

Why does spiritual power sometimes fade?In this message from Mark 9, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey shows how consistent prayer, personal discipline, and inner peace shape a life that truly follows Jesus. Be encouraged to strengthen your private walk with God, cut off what hinders you, and live with the kind of integrity that brings real peace.

Have you ever needed more from God than you first received?In this message from Mark 8, Pastor Harrison walks through the story of the blind man who needed a second touch and shows how spiritual clarity often comes in stages. Be encouraged to confess what you cannot see, trust Jesus through the process, and follow Him fully as He continues His work in you.

What kind of faith actually moves the heart of God?In this message, we contrast empty religious tradition with the bold, persistent faith of a woman who refused to give up. As we walk through Mark 7, we're reminded that real faith hears about Jesus, comes to Him, asks specifically, refuses to quit, worships sincerely, and takes Him at His Word.

What does it look like to trust God for more than enough?In this message, we're reminded that God is generous, compassionate, and able to do far more than we imagine. As we walk through the feeding of the five thousand, we see how God invites ordinary people to participate in His abundant and supernatural work when they bring what they have and trust Him with the rest.

What happens when you bring your deepest need to the feet of Jesus?In this message from Mark 5, Pastor Bayless Conley shows how Jesus has authority to heal the soul, restore the body, and bring life where there seems to be no hope. Be encouraged to come to Him in faith and trust His power to meet you right where you are.

What kind of soil is your heart right now?In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley teaches from Mark 4, showing how what we hear shapes who we become and how Jesus is both the One who sows the Word and the Savior who speaks peace in the storm. Be encouraged to listen closely, guard your heart, and trust the sovereign power of Christ in every season.

How do we respond when God moves right in front of us?In this message, Pastor Bayless walks through Mark 3 and sees how Jesus brings healing while confronting hardened hearts. As crowds gather and miracles happen, Scripture reveals the danger of resisting the work of the Holy Spirit and the call to keep our hearts soft, responsive, and open to what God wants to do.

What would change if Jesus truly had authority over every part of your life?In this message, Pastor Joel Holm teaches from Mark 1 and reveals how the gospel calls us to repentance, surrender, and wholehearted allegiance to King Jesus. Be encouraged to step into the life God has for you by living fully under His authority.

What does it really mean to say that Jesus is King?In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley teaches through Mark 1 and introduces the Gospel as a bold declaration of Jesus' authority and reign. He unpacks how the arrival of King Jesus calls for repentance, faith, and a complete reordering of our lives around Him. Be encouraged to respond to the gospel not as information, but as a call to follow Jesus with full allegiance.

In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey walks through the the purpose, power, and practice of stillness before God. Drawing from Scripture, he reminds us that being still is not passive, but a place of refuge, strength, healing, and trust. You'll be encouraged to slow down, recognize God's nearness, and learn practical ways to cultivate stillness in your daily life so your faith can be renewed and anchored in Him.

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Bayless Conley reminds us that God's work is generational and that we are called not only to burn brightly, but to help others do the same. Be encouraged to pass on your faith, invest in the next generation, and let the light of Jesus continue to shine through your life and those who come after you. Merry Christmas, Cottonwood.