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What does the story of the Exodus have to do with the Gospel of Jesus?In this message, Pastor Greg Ford continues the conversation around the question, “Who is Yahweh?” and explores the powerful connection between the Old Testament story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the New Testament story of salvation through Jesus.Throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God saves before He instructs. Grace comes before truth. Salvation comes before law.Israel was trapped in bondage in Egypt, and God heard their cry, saw their suffering, and delivered them. Their salvation was not based on their performance, their obedience, or their ability to keep the law. God rescued them first, brought them into relationship with Himself, and then gave them instruction for how to live.Pastor Greg walks through this same pattern in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus, whose name means “Yahweh saves,” came to seek and save the lost. Through Jesus, we are not only saved from sin, but brought into relationship with God, adopted as His children, and formed into people who reflect His character.This message explores:• Why salvation comes before law• How the Exodus story points toward Jesus• The meaning of Yahweh and “Yahweh saves”• Grace before truth and why that matters• What it means to be adopted into God's family• Why God's commands are about how we treat one another• How Jesus fulfilled the law through love• Why conduct and spiritual formation still matter• How God forms us to become more like Him• Why we should never forget where we came from• How being rescued by God should change the way we treat others• What it means to live as an image-bearer of God in the worldGod did not rescue Israel from Pharaoh so they could become Pharaoh to someone else. In the same way, when God rescues us, He forms us into people who use whatever influence, freedom, and power we have to love others, serve others, and reflect His character.Jesus says, “Love each other as I have loved you.” Our salvation is not the end of the story. God saves us, brings us into relationship, teaches us His ways, and continues to transform us into the people He created us to be.If you are wondering who Yahweh is, what salvation really means, how the Old and New Testaments connect, or what it looks like to follow Jesus beyond simply knowing the rules, this message will help you see the story of Scripture in a whole new way.Watch the full message and discover what it means to be saved, brought into relationship with God, instructed by His truth, and formed into His image.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "The Supremacy of Christ" from Colossians 1:15-23.

Pastor Patrick Austin brings Leaf's journey through the Book of Exodus to a close with a message centered on Exodus 40:34–38, titled "The God Who Dwells With Us." From the very beginning of Exodus, God's people were suffering under the crushing weight of Egyptian slavery, crying out in darkness and despair. Yet as Pastor Austin reminds us, even then, "God heard. God remembered. God saw and God knew." God was never absent — He was always working to redeem His people, even when it didn't look like it. As the book draws to a close, the tabernacle is completed, and the question hanging over the people is a weighty one: after their rebellion and idol worship, will God still come and dwell among them? The answer comes swiftly and powerfully. The cloud covers the tent of meeting, the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle, and not even Moses can enter. God's presence is overwhelming, it is directive — guiding His people day by day, cloud by cloud, toward the promised land — and it is unceasing, remaining with them throughout all their journeys. Pastor Austin draws a straight line from the wilderness tabernacle to the person of Jesus Christ, who came to tabernacle among us (John 1), and to the Holy Spirit, who now dwells within every believer. The same glory that filled the tabernacle is the glory we see in Christ. And the same promise that God made to Israel — that He would dwell with them — is the promise Jesus makes to His disciples before ascending to heaven: "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The sermon calls the church to be overwhelmed by that reality, directed by God's Spirit, and deeply grateful for a presence that will never end. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Who is Yahweh? What is God really like, and how should knowing Him change the way we live?In this message, Pastor Greg Ford takes us into Exodus 5 and the story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the people of Israel to uncover a powerful picture of the character of God. When Pharaoh asks, “Who is Yahweh?” the question becomes a thread running throughout the story of Exodus and ultimately points us toward the heart of who God is.Through the contrast between Pharaoh and Yahweh, we see two completely different ways of viewing people, power, purpose, and leadership. Pharaoh sees people through the lens of productivity, usefulness, and what they can accomplish for him. Yahweh sees people, hears their cries, remembers His covenant, and knows them deeply.The Hebrew word “yada” helps reveal the difference. Knowing God is not simply having information about Him. It is relational. It is knowing and being known, understanding, connecting, and responding to who God has revealed Himself to be.Pastor Greg also introduces a simple framework for engaging Scripture: revelation and response. As God reveals Himself through His Word, we are invited to ask, “What am I learning about God?” and then, “How should I respond?” Scripture is not meant to simply give us more information or temporarily inspire us. God's Word is meant to lead us toward transformation.As the story of Exodus unfolds, the plagues reveal the power of Yahweh and expose the limitations of Pharaoh's power. God is not distant from human suffering. He is the God who hears the cry, sees His people, remembers His covenant, and moves toward those who are in bondage.And ultimately, the question “Who is Yahweh?” finds its fullest answer in Jesus.If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. He is the God who comes near, who cares, who saves, who leads us out of bondage, and who invites us not only to receive Him as Savior but to follow Him as Lord.This message challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are there places where we have developed a “Pharaoh mentality,” seeing people only for what they can do for us? Have we become hardened to what God is trying to reveal? Are we willing to respond when the Holy Spirit speaks?God hears your cry. God knows you. God sees you. And He invites you to know Him.Key Scriptures: Exodus 1–6, Exodus 5:1–2, Exodus 5:6–9, Exodus 6:6, John 14:8–9, Matthew 11:28–30Topics: Who is Yahweh, Exodus Bible study, Exodus 5, Moses and Pharaoh, knowing God, hearing God, the character of God, revelation and response, spiritual transformation, Bible teaching, Jesus as Savior and Lord, freedom from bondage, God's purpose, Christian faith, following Jesus, knowing God relationally, Old Testament, New Testament, Christian leadershipIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Enter the CircleWeek 2“One Church. One Community. One Calling: The Story God Has Always Been Writing”Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49648081

What are you living for?It's easy to spend our lives chasing good things—success, money, comfort, recognition, achievement, or simply staying busy. But what happens when good things become the ultimate things? What if we gain everything we've been chasing but miss what matters most?In the first message of EVERY ONE MATTERS!, Pastor Blake challenges us to slow down, destroy the distractions, and ask the question: Am I living for what really matters?Jesus redefined success. He lived to love God and love people. And when we look at the life of Jesus, we see that He was never too busy to stop for the ONE.Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, we see Jesus stop, look up, call him by name, and invite him into relationship. Zacchaeus may have been rejected by everyone around him, but he mattered to Jesus.And so do we.Every person has a name. Every name has a story. And every story matters to God.As we begin EVERY ONE MATTERS!, we're reminded of the heart behind ONE Church: to passionately LOVE GOD and intentionally LOVE PEOPLE.Because everything this world offers is temporary, but people have eternal significance.The question is simple:Are you living for what really matters?Support the show

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "Our Ministry" from Luke 4:31:44.

Pastor Josh preaches this week on "Our Wilderness" from Luke 4:1-13.

Pastor Robert preaches this week on "Our Mission" from Luke 4:14-21.

Many Christians genuinely want God's direction, yet spend far more time consuming opinions, news, podcasts, and social media than opening the very Word God has already given them. In this practical and encouraging message, Pastor Ken Senchal teaches how abiding in Christ begins with intentionally receiving God's Word, reflecting on it until it transforms the way we think, and responding with faithful obedience. Discover: • Why Scripture is essential for spiritual growth • How Ezra modeled a life centered on God's Word • The practical SOAP Bible study method • How to renew your mind through Scripture • Why obedience is the key to lasting transformation God's Word doesn't transform us simply because we own a Bible or read a few verses—it transforms us when we trust it enough to obey it. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or have followed Jesus for years, this episode will equip you with practical tools to help God's Word become part of your everyday life. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow deeper in their walk with Christ. OneChurch exists to change the world—one person at a time.

Pastor Jared Richard opens Exodus 32–34 by grounding the sermon in Romans 15:4, where Paul reminds us that everything written in the Old Testament was written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. With that foundation laid, Pastor Jared sets out to answer one of the most important questions the Bible addresses: how can a holy God continue to dwell with a continually sinful people? It's not just Israel's question — it's ours, too, for every one of us has sinned, and some of us have confessed the same sins to the Lord over and over again for years. The answer unfolds through Israel's devastating act of treasonous rebellion — the golden calf — and four conversations between Moses and God that follow. In each conversation, we see what the people deserved because of their sin: to be consumed by God's wrath, to wear the guilt of their sin forever, to be abandoned by God's covenant love, and to be kept at a distance from His presence. And in each conversation, Moses intercedes, pleading with God on their behalf, and God — merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love — responds with mercy rather than the full measure of judgment the people had earned. But the real gift of this passage, Pastor Jared argues, is what it teaches us about Jesus. Moses was a faithful mediator, willing even to offer his own life in the people's place, but he was unfit because he was not holy. Jesus is the better Moses — the one who doesn't merely pray these mercies into being, but actually accomplishes them. He bore God's wrath so we could be spared. He wore our guilt so we could be forgiven. He was forsaken so we could be loved. He was cast out into death so God could dwell in our midst. That is the Gospel according to Moses, and it is the hope every sinner desperately needs. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Faithful Then. Faithful Now. Faithful Still. | One Church Home - 7 Year Anniversary

Have you ever felt like life is moving faster than your soul can keep up?In this powerful message, Pastor Greg Ford explores what it truly means to have a healthy soul according to Scripture. Beginning in Genesis 2, he unpacks the biblical meaning of the Hebrew word nefesh and reveals that your soul is your whole living self: your body, mind, emotions, relationships, desires, and life before God.In a culture that constantly celebrates productivity, busyness, and achievement, this sermon offers a biblical invitation to slow down, embrace God's rhythm of Sabbath, and allow your soul to be restored. Through passages from Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, and the teachings of Jesus, you'll discover why God created rest as a gift, not a burden, and how neglecting your soul can cost more than you realize.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, spiritually dry, emotionally depleted, or simply disconnected from God, this message offers practical, biblical wisdom for finding peace and becoming whole again.In this message you'll discover:• What the Bible says your soul really is• The meaning of nefesh and God's design for human flourishing• Why Sabbath is about restoration, not religious obligation• How Jesus restores what busyness often steals• Five biblical keys to restoring your soul• How to recognize when your soul is unhealthy• Why remembering God's faithfulness renews your spirit• How to return to the Good Shepherd when life feels overwhelming• Why gaining the whole world is never worth losing yourselfNo matter how successful or productive life appears on the outside, God cares deeply about the condition of your soul. His invitation is not simply to work harder, but to find rest, renewal, and lasting peace in His presence.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

This week on the Grow in Grace Podcast, Bobby sits down with Pastor Dustin and Pastor Jose to reflect on our first-ever combined English and Grace en Español worship service. Together, they unpack the heart behind 1 Corinthians 13, the beauty of worshiping as one church in two languages, and why love is at the center of the Christian life.Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Chris Campbell, Executive Director of Oklahoma's 111 Project, to unpack how Oklahoma has cut the number of children in foster care nearly in half—from 11,500 to 6,000—and what communities across America can learn from their success. Rather than pointing fingers at government, Chris shares how churches, nonprofits, everyday citizens, and public agencies began working together to build practical pathways for people to help. From recruiting foster families to preventing children from entering foster care in the first place, this conversation is full of ideas that any community can adopt. Chris also shares the deeply personal moment that changed the course of his life: holding a two-day-old baby with nowhere to go. In this episode: Why America has a foster parent shortage—and the consequences for children. How Oklahoma dramatically reduced the number of kids in foster care. Why prevention is just as important as recruiting foster families. The story behind CarePortal and how a simple app is helping keep families together. Why supporting struggling families often matters more than removing children. The surprising role churches can play in solving one of America's biggest challenges. If An Army of Normal Folks each did what we can, this is one problem we really can solve. Check out the resources below! RESOURCES Learn more about 111 Project at 111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose Follow 111 Project on socials @111projectok Interested in fostering? Search for foster parent classes in your community and join them. No commitment required. Exploration is the first step. Want to help prevent kids from unnecessarily entering foster care? Sign up for CarePortal at https://www.careportal.org/ ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the shorter "highlights" version of the episode. Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Chris Campbell, Executive Director of Oklahoma's 111 Project, to unpack how Oklahoma has cut the number of children in foster care nearly in half—from 11,500 to 6,000—and what communities across America can learn from their success. Rather than pointing fingers at government, Chris shares how churches, nonprofits, everyday citizens, and public agencies began working together to build practical pathways for people to help. From recruiting foster families to preventing children from entering foster care in the first place, this conversation is full of ideas that any community can adopt. Chris also shares the deeply personal moment that changed the course of his life: holding a two-day-old baby with nowhere to go. In this episode: Why America has a foster parent shortage—and the consequences for children. How Oklahoma dramatically reduced the number of kids in foster care. Why prevention is just as important as recruiting foster families. The story behind CarePortal and how a simple app is helping keep families together. Why supporting struggling families often matters more than removing children. The surprising role churches can play in solving one of America's biggest challenges. If An Army of Normal Folks each did what we can, this is one problem we really can solve. Check out the resources below! RESOURCES Learn more about 111 Project at 111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose Follow 111 Project on socials @111projectok Interested in fostering? Search for foster parent classes in your community and join them. No commitment required. Exploration is the first step. Want to help prevent kids from unnecessarily entering foster care? Sign up for CarePortal at https://www.careportal.org/ ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sermon from Exodus 25–31, Pastor Jared Richard opens with a memorable story about a pop quiz designed not to test knowledge, but to form students into the kind of people who slow down and follow directions. In the same way, he argues, God's exhaustive instructions for building the tabernacle were never merely architectural — they were formational. God wasn't just building a tent; He was building a people. Every act of sacrifice, service, and submission called for in these chapters was designed to both express something true about God's worth and press that truth deeper into the hearts of His worshipers. Yet Pastor Jared is careful to surface a tension in the text: sinful people cannot draw near to a holy God simply by doing the right things. Even Israel's most faithful worship was compromised by their sin, and they needed a High Priest to carry them into God's presence and make their offerings acceptable. This points unmistakably forward to Jesus — the true and better High Priest — whose spotless blood, offered once and for all, tears the curtain, cleanses the conscience, and brings us with Him into the presence of the Father. As Hebrews 9:14 declares, "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God?" Finally, Pastor Jared draws attention to the Sabbath command that closes this section in Exodus 31:13, arguing that rest — not work — was always the destination. The tabernacle was built so God's people could dwell with Him and rest in His presence, a foretaste of the eternal rest still to come. The call to the congregation is clear: stop striving, find your rest in Christ alone, and live as faithful worshipers not to earn that rest, but from that rest — with hearts set on the day when God's people will dwell fully and freely in His glory. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

I. The presence of unity as the gift of God. II. The preservation of unity as the calling of Christians. III. The bond of this unity is peace.

What do you do when life just keeps getting harder?In this powerful and deeply personal message, Tracie Patten shares an unforgettable testimony of walking through betrayal, addiction, financial devastation, brain tumors, grief, and the loss of her husband, while discovering that God never abandoned her. If you've ever asked, "Lord, how much more can I take?", this message is for you.Through the wisdom of James 1:2-4, Tracie reminds us that while trials are inevitable, they are not meaningless. God uses seasons of suffering to build perseverance, deepen our faith, and bring healing where we never thought possible.Whether you're facing anxiety, heartbreak, loss, addiction, relationship struggles, financial hardship, or simply wondering where God is in the middle of your pain, this sermon offers biblical encouragement, practical next steps, and the reminder that you do not have to walk through hardship alone.In this message you'll discover:• What James teaches about trials and perseverance• How God brings healing through surrender and community• Why isolation keeps us stuck but healing happens together• The power of Celebrate Recovery and biblical accountability• How God restores broken relationships and broken hearts• Why your current struggle doesn't define your future• How to trust God when life doesn't make senseNo matter what you're carrying today, God is with you every moment of every day. Your story isn't over, and your pain can become part of His purpose.If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching, sermons, and life-changing messages each week.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry:https://www.one.church/giveWebsite:https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches a disconnected culture.#onechurch #purpose

Prayer doesn't have to be intimidating. Many believers struggle because they think they need perfect words or polished prayers before coming to God. But Scripture teaches something different: prayer is about spending honest, intentional time with our Heavenly Father. In this unique message, four pastors from OneChurch guide us through the timeless A.C.T.S. Prayer Method: • Adoration • Confession • Thanksgiving • Supplication Together, these four movements create a practical, biblical rhythm that helps us move beyond praying only in moments of crisis and into a daily life of abiding in Christ. The teaching explains that prayer begins by focusing on God's character, invites honest confession, cultivates gratitude, and encourages bringing every need before Him with trust. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or you've been following Jesus for years, this episode will encourage and equip you to develop a richer, more consistent prayer life. Prayer changes us because it brings us closer to Jesus. Prayer Request If this episode spoke to your heart, we'd love to pray for you. Leave a review, reach out through www.youronechurch.com, or send us your prayer request. Every request matters because every person matters. And if this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and help us continue Changing the World One Person at a Time.  

In this sermon from Exodus 25, Pastor Jared Richard takes the church on a guided tour through the tabernacle, unpacking one of the most important visual aids in all of Scripture. From the outer courtyard's bronze altar and basin, through the holy place with its lampstand, table of bread, and altar of incense, all the way to the ark of the covenant resting in the holy of holies, every element was deliberately designed by God to communicate something true about Himself — His majesty, His heart, and His holiness. Just as God enriched Israel with Egypt's plunder to build this dwelling place, every piece of that tent was a declaration that the God who brought them out of bondage still desired to be in their midst. Yet the tabernacle also holds a deep tension at its center: God draws near to His people, but His people can only come so close. The veils, the restrictions, the cherubim guarding the inner room — all of it echoed back to the Garden of Eden, where sin first separated humanity from God's presence. Even the holiest of priests had to be ritually cleansed, and even then, the glory of God remained veiled and partial. The sacrifices offered on the bronze altar could allow for God's presence among His people, but they could not fully erase the distance that sin had created. The resolution to this tension, Pastor Jared makes clear, is Jesus Christ — the true and better tabernacle. As John 1:14 declares, "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" — and that word dwelt literally means tabernacled. Jesus is God's glory walking the dusty roads of Galilee without a veil, welcoming children into His arms, and ultimately tearing the temple curtain at the moment of His death (Matt. 27:51) so that all who repent and believe can finally draw near to the Father. And because of His finished work, the Spirit of God now lives in His people (1 Cor. 6:19), making the church itself the living tabernacle — called to display God's majesty, heart, and holiness to a watching world. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

What do you do when God blesses you, but the battle begins?In this powerful message, Pastor Chet Pete teaches from John 10:10 and 2 Samuel 5, showing how every anointing is often followed by opposition. Through the life of David, you'll discover how to stand firm in your faith, seek God before every battle, and hold on to everything God has entrusted to you.If you're facing spiritual warfare, discouragement, anxiety, or a difficult season, this biblical message will remind you that God is fighting for you. Learn why it's important to go down before you go up, seek God's direction, trust His timing, and walk in obedience even when life feels uncertain.Whether you're looking for a Christian sermon, Bible teaching, encouragement, or practical wisdom for following Jesus, this message will strengthen your faith and remind you that the One who called you is faithful to keep you.Scripture References:• John 10:10• 2 Samuel 5Topics Covered:Spiritual warfareHolding on to God's promisesThe life of DavidFaith in difficult seasonsGod's protectionBiblical encouragementChristian livingPrayer and dependence on GodWalking in obedienceVictory through Jesus ChristFollow Pastor Chet Pete on Instagram: @Chet.PeteIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Drawing from Exodus 20–24, Pastor Jared Richard unfolds God's covenant with Israel through the lens of a marriage ceremony. Just as premarital counseling and wedding vows are meant to help a couple fully understand what they're committing to, God walks His people through a declaration of intent, a detailed set of expectations, a promised blessing, and a blood-sealed covenant. God's heart in all of it is not cold or distant — it is warm and pursuing. As Exodus 20:24 makes clear, God promises, "I will come to you and I will bless you." His deepest desire is fellowship with His people. Yet the weight of the law — God's call to value human life, truth and justice, holiness and purity, and God-honoring worship — reveals something sobering: we cannot hold up our end of the deal. The people of Israel declared with one voice, "All the words that the Lord has spoken we will do" (Ex. 24:3), and yet they broke that promise almost immediately. But God knew this was coming. The sacrifices, the substitute blood, the covenant meal on the mountain — all of it was pointing forward to a better sacrifice, a better blood, and a better table. Jesus Christ, the true and pure offering, is the fulfillment of everything the law was preparing God's people to see. His faithfulness is the only ground on which we can enjoy covenant fellowship with God. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Join us for part two of Summer at One Church as we welcome special guest Ryan Straarup.Support the show

What does it mean to have a faith that's real when nobody is watching?In this powerful message, we're challenged to move beyond "front yard faith" and allow God to transform the "backyard" of our lives, the places no one else sees. Walking through Matthew 23, this sermon explores Jesus' warning against hypocrisy and reveals the kind of authentic Christian character that God blesses.Real faith isn't about appearances. It's about integrity, humility, obedience, and becoming the same person in private that we are in public.In this message you'll discover:• Why practicing what you preach matters• How integrity leads to God's favor• Why true greatness is found in serving others• How opening doors for people reflects the heart of Jesus• Why we must stop majoring on the minors and focus on what matters most• How God transforms us from the inside out• What authentic discipleship really looks like• How to build a faith that lasts beyond Sunday morningsWhether you've been following Jesus for years or you're exploring faith for the first time, this biblical teaching will encourage you to examine your heart and invite God to work in every area of your life.Scripture References:Matthew 23Matthew 7:3-5Proverbs 11:25Proverbs 12:22If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching, Christian encouragement, and practical messages that help you grow in your relationship with Jesus.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Have you ever wondered if your past has defined your future? Have you ever felt like your failures, regrets, or mistakes were too great for God to overcome? In this powerful message from Ephesians 2:1–10, Jarod Phillips unpacks one of the most hope-filled passages in all of Scripture. Paul paints an honest picture of humanity's condition—we were spiritually dead, separated from God, and unable to save ourselves. But then comes one of the greatest turning points in the Bible: "But God..." Those two words change everything. Discover how God's incredible mercy and unfailing love rescue us through grace—not because of anything we've done, but because of everything Christ has already accomplished. Learn what it means to be made alive in Christ, raised into a new identity, and called to live out the purpose God designed specifically for you. In this message, you'll discover: Why grace can never be earned. What it truly means to be spiritually alive. How your identity is found in Christ, not your past. Why good works are the result of salvation—not the requirement for it. How God has uniquely created you to impact His Kingdom. Whether you're exploring Christianity, returning to your faith, or looking for encouragement in your walk with Jesus, this message will remind you that no life is beyond God's redemption and no story is beyond His ability to rewrite. At OneChurch, our mission is simple: Changing the world, one person at a time. If this message encourages you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that God's grace is greater than their past. For more messages, resources, and information about OneChurch, visit www.youronechurch.com.

Pastor Billy Driver opens by pointing to a sobering reality: we live in a world that spends over a trillion dollars a year convincing us that contentment is just one more purchase away. Drawing from Exodus 20:17, he defines covetousness as an illicit desire for what God has not given us — a heart that is dissatisfied with God's provision and seeks satisfaction somewhere other than Him. Paul reinforces this in Colossians 3:5, calling covetousness a form of idolatry, warning that it places people and possessions on the throne of the heart where God alone belongs. Pastor Billy then traces the Marks of a covetous heart — it doubts God, envies others, and breeds sin — walking through examples ranging from the fall in Genesis to David's sin with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. Against this, he sets four characteristics of a contented heart: it trusts God, gives thanks, loves others, and lives generously. Drawing from Philippians 4:11-13, he reminds the congregation that contentment is not natural — it is learned through dependence on Christ in every circumstance. He closes with a challenge rooted in the Gospel. The law exposes our guilt, but it cannot change our hearts. Only Christ can do that. The secret of contentment, Pastor Billy urges, is not to suppress desire, but to replace covetous desires with a desire for God Himself — the great exchange made possible through faith in Jesus Christ.  WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Life is one big waiting room, we're all waiting on something. Join us for part one of Summer at One Church as Pastor Bryan shares with us what we should be doing while we're waiting. What does your waiting room look like?Support the show

Have you ever wondered why following Jesus can still feel difficult even when you're faithfully walking with Him?In this powerful message, we're reminded that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life. Instead, He promised His presence, His strength, and the endurance we need to keep going. Through Hebrews 12, we discover how to recalibrate our expectations, throw off distractions, fix our eyes on Jesus, and run the race of faith with perseverance.Whether you're walking through suffering, disappointment, unanswered prayers, spiritual fatigue, or simply feeling weary, this biblical message will encourage you to keep trusting God even when life doesn't make sense.In this sermon you'll discover:• What Hebrews 12 teaches about endurance and perseverance• Why suffering doesn't mean God has abandoned you• How distractions can keep you from God's purpose• What it means to fix your eyes on Jesus• The encouragement found in the "great cloud of witnesses"• How faith grows through trials, hardship, and perseverance• Why Jesus is still worth following, even through life's hardest seasonsThis message is for anyone who feels tired, discouraged, or tempted to give up. God's Word reminds us that endurance isn't found through our own strength. It's found by considering Jesus, trusting His promises, and remembering that He endured the cross so we could have eternal hope.Scripture:Hebrews 12:1-3Hebrews 11If this message encouraged you, be sure to like this video, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry:https://www.one.church/giveWebsite:https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches a disconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Lord's Day 21

Pastor Jared Richard opens with the sobering story of Naboth from 1 Kings 21, an innocent man stoned to death because two worthless scoundrels bore false witness against him at the orchestration of the wicked Queen Jezebel. That story, Pastor Jared argues, perfectly illustrates why God gives the ninth commandment in Exodus 20:16: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." The commandment is not merely a rule about courtroom behavior — it flows directly from the character of God Himself. Because God is a God of truth and a God of justice, His people are called to be a truth-telling people who faithfully represent Him to the world. From that theological foundation, Pastor Jared lays out three Biblical expectations for the people of God. First, we are to speak the truth and refuse to lie, in all its many forms — from grand deceptions to half-truths, flattery, and gossip. Second, we are to speak life-giving words, refusing to demean, slander, or defame those made in the image of God, because as Ephesians 4:29 instructs, only words that build up and give grace should come from our mouths. Third, and most importantly, we are to be faithful witnesses to the gospel, because a compromised tongue compromises our witness to the truth of Jesus Christ. Pastor Jared closes by pointing the congregation to the gospel. Just as Naboth was condemned by false witnesses, so was Jesus — and Matthew 26:59 tells us the chief priests and council actively sought false witnesses to secure His death. But that act of injustice was woven into God's redemptive plan. Jesus was condemned by false witnesses so that commandment-breaking people like us could be forgiven, freed from condemnation, and transformed into faithful witnesses of the truth that sets us free. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "Jonah: This isn't mine" from Jonah 1.

"Who am I, really?" It's a question many of us ask, and the answer starts somewhere we may not expect. Psalm 24 shows us that we can't fully know ourselves until we know the God who made us. God created us on purpose, with a purpose. Come discover what that means for the life you're living right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are you building your life on for security?In the final message of **The Prophetic Anthology** series, Pastor Greg Ford explores one of the biggest struggles revealed through the Minor Prophets: **false security**. Throughout Scripture, the prophets challenged God's people for placing their trust in things that could never truly save them, from power and prosperity to status, control, and human systems.The nation of Israel believed they were secure because they had the right history, the right identity, and the right religious practices. But the prophets revealed that true security does not come from what we have, what we achieve, or what we can control. True security is found in God.In this powerful message, Pastor Greg unpacks how our reasonable desires for power, pleasure, peace, and connection can become distorted when fear takes over. When we lose sight of God as our source of security, we can begin looking to success, money, relationships, approval, and control to fill a place only He can fill.Through the message of the Minor Prophets and the words of Jesus in Matthew 25, we discover that God's kingdom is built on something completely different from the world's systems. Jesus calls us to live with compassion, generosity, justice, and love by creating communities marked by belonging and true connection.This sermon will help you identify:• Where you may be placing your security outside of God• How fear can drive control, anxiety, and unhealthy patterns• Why prosperity is not always proof of God's approval• How Jesus invites us into a life of purpose, peace, and community• What it means to live as followers of Jesus in a disconnected cultureIf you've ever struggled with anxiety, insecurity, comparison, materialism, or the pressure to prove your worth, this message is for you. God is inviting us to stop chasing false security and find lasting hope in Him.Watch the full sermon and discover how Jesus brings true peace, purpose, and belonging.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: [https://www.one.church/jesus](https://www.one.church/jesus)To Support this Ministry: [https://www.one.church/give](https://www.one.church/give)Website: [https://www.one.church/](https://www.one.church/)One Church Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurch](https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurch)One Church Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurch](https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurch)Greg Ford Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/gregoryaford](https://www.instagram.com/gregoryaford)One Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches a disconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Pastor Patrick Austin opens by pointing out that while we live in a $16 billion home security Market — a world full of people desperate to protect their stuff — we are also surrounded by people who are perfectly comfortable taking what doesn't belong to them. But before we point the finger at the burglar or the carjacker, Pastor Patrick brings us back to the garden, where Adam and Eve stole the very first fruit, setting in motion a pattern of sin that runs through every human heart. Theft, he reminds us, goes far deeper than an outward action. It shows up in cheating, in wasted time at work, in gambling, in the pornography industry that fuels modern-day slavery, and at the root of every sin we commit. When we steal, we are essentially telling God, "You have failed to provide for me" — the same lie the enemy whispered to Adam and Eve in the garden. But the eighth commandment doesn't just expose the problem — it points us to the solution. Through the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, Pastor Patrick shows us a man who had everything the world said he needed and was still empty, still seeking. And Jesus, rather than wagging His finger at this broken, despised thief, walks straight to his tree, calls him by name, and says, "I must stay at your house today." Jesus pursues broken thieves. He takes their place on the cross — literally crucified between two robbers — and He transforms them. Zacchaeus walked away from that encounter giving half his goods to the poor and repaying fourfold everyone he had wronged. That is the evidence of a transformed life: greed gives way to faithful stewardship and generous giving. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Dr. Karl preaches this week on "The Name That Changes Everything" from Philippians 2:1-11.

What does God say about leadership, power, and influence? In this message from the Prophetic Anthology series, Pastor Greg Ford unpacks what the Minor Prophets reveal about bad leadership, servant leadership, and what it means to lead the way God intended.Throughout Scripture, we see a warning for leaders who use power to feed on people instead of serving them. The prophets challenged leaders who allowed greed, fear, and selfish ambition to shape the way they led. But the Bible also gives us the ultimate example of leadership through Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve.In this message, discover how:• Leadership is a temporary stewardship from God• Every leader is accountable for how they use their influence• Good seasons and difficult seasons reveal our character• True leadership is not about power over people, but serving people• We are called to lead like Jesus with humility, sacrifice, and loveWhether you are leading in your home, workplace, church, community, or simply influencing the people around you, this message will challenge you to examine your heart and reflect the leadership of Jesus.Watch this powerful message on Christian leadership, biblical wisdom, spiritual growth, and following Jesus.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Pastor Jonathan shares the top 3 lessons from his dad that can apply to everyone on this Father's Day. Presented Sunday, June 21, 2026.

00:00 Introduction03:41 The Historicity of The Church16:25 The Unity of The Church27:30 Finding The Church is not Church Shopping33:42 St Paul lost his cool about schism breaking The Church37:41 Apostolic Succession requires hierarchy (bishops)46:45 The therapy we need has never & will never change54:58 Marriage counseling is about recognizing the need for individual repentance61:41 Closing~~~How Orthodoxy Preserves the Apostolic FaithApostolic SuccessionS8E3~~~Can we know where The One Church is? In this episode, Fr. Symeon Kees & James John Marks discuss apostolic succession, Christian unity, and the historical roots of the Orthodox Church, tracing its story from the Apostles to the present day.~~ Reference materials for this episode: Church History of Eusebius - Bk II, Chapter XIV - Bk II, Chapter XXIV - Bk III, Chapter IV - Bk III, Chapter XI - Bk III, Chapter XXII - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/250103.htmThe Epistle of St Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans - Chp 8 & 9 - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0109.htmThe Epistle of St Ignatius to the Ephesians - Chp 4-6 - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0104.htmThe Epistle of St Ignatius to the Trallians - Chp 1-3 - https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0106.htmScripture citations for this episode:Acts 15 - The Council of Jerusalem1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - We cannot have factions because our wisdom cannot help us~~~Subscribe for more conversations on Orthodoxy, theology, Church history, the lives of the Saints, and practical Christian living.~~~#orthodoxchristianity  #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy #Christianity #Church #Salvation #Repentance #SpiritualHealing #ChristianPodcast #TheologyThe Christian Saints Podcast is a joint production of Generative sounds & Paradosis Pavilion. Our hosts are Father Symeon Kees of Iowa City & James John Marks of Chicago.Paradosis Pavilion - https://youtube.com/@paradosispavilion9555https://www.instagram.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://x.com/podcast_saintshttps://www.facebook.com/christiansaintspodcasthttps://www.threads.net/@christiansaintspodcasthttps://bsky.app/profile/xtiansaintspodcast.bsky.socialIconographic images used by kind permission of Nicholas Papas, who controls distribution rights of these imagesPrints of all of Nick's work can be found at Saint Demetrius Press - http://www.saintdemetriuspress.comAll music in these episodes is a production of Generative Soundshttps://generativesoundsjjm.bandcamp.comDistribution rights of this episode & all music contained in it are controlled by Generative SoundsCopyright 2021 - 2026

What do you want? That sounds like a simple question, but what if our "wanter" is broken? Our biggest regrets are almost always tied to something we chased in the moment. Psalm 37 exposes how disordered and distorted desires leave us empty and eventually wreck us. The good news? God doesn't just tell us to want better things. As we learn to delight in Him, He reshapes our desires so that our wants become what we truly need. Guard your heart, take delight in the Lord, and discover what you were made to want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

One thousand Catholics carried Jesus through the streets of Washington D.C. on the feast of Corpus Christi. Six hundred thousand young people flooded the streets of Madrid on the first evening of the Pope's apostolic visit to Spain.A diocese in North Carolina just ordained 10 priests in a single day, the largest ordination class in its 54-year history, and the faithful lined up around the block for hours just to receive a first blessing from newly anointed hands. The bishops of the United States, for the first time in 250 years, consecrated this nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. And a movement that started in a shanty town in Madrid with one man, a Bible, and a guitar just celebrated 60 years of setting the world on fire across 138 countries.Five stories. One Church. Here is your good news.

Davey Blackburn preaches this week on how "Nothing Is Wasted" as he shares his story of hope, forgiveness, and finding purpose in pain.

If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

In this message from Acts 11, David Platt explains what it looks like for a church to faithfully carry out the Great Commission.Explore more content from Radical.