Answers with Bayless Conley

Answers with Bayless Conley

Bayless is the founding pastor of Cottonwood Church in California. He is known for his clear presentation of the gospel and the way he applies the life-changing truth of God's Word to everyday life. It's this same truth that radically turned his life around many years ago. Today, Answers with Bayless Conley is impacting lives around the world in many languages on TV and online.

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December 4, 2025 29 mins

Prayer is an exercise in faith—not sight. Through it, you can find the salvation, healing, and deliverance your heart longs for.

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Have you ever prayed… but felt like nothing happened?

In part one of "Your Checklist for Prayer," Pastor Bayless encourages you to think about an important question before you pray: Is your request promised in the Bible? Through personal stories and Scripture, Bayless illustrates that only faith of the heart—going beyond merely agreeing mentally that God's promises are true—allows you to possess those promises.

If you want to move ...

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November 20, 2025 38 mins

Deep within, we all yearn for wisdom. But being wise means living your life according to God and His Word—the source of all true wisdom.

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November 13, 2025 29 mins

Generosity is not just a financial act—it's a spiritual one that connects you to God and brings Him glory.

In part two of "The Impact of a Generous Heart," Pastor Bayless continues the story of the Macedonians and shares the spiritual impact of giving. You'll learn that generosity not only meets needs—it results in "many thanksgivings to G...

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November 6, 2025 29 mins

Does giving really matter? And what are the benefits of living generously with eternity in view?

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October 30, 2025 28 mins

Are you facing a barren place in your life—where peace, strength, or material needs seem to elude you? 

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October 24, 2025 29 mins

Jesus died for your sins, rose again, ascended to heaven, and will one day return. So what is He doing now? And why does it matter?

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October 17, 2025 29 mins

How might your life be different if you saw the world as God sees it—a field ripe for the harvest?

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October 10, 2025 29 mins

How do you respond when the enemy persecutes your soul or life crushes your spirit?

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What if your worship could change the atmosphere—not just around you, but in you? 

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September 26, 2025 29 mins

Prayer has the power to change everything—but we must be willing to press in.

In "Intercession for a Wicked City Part 2," Pastor Bayless explores how Abraham's persistent prayers for Sodom reflect our calling to pray for the lost today. You'll be challenged to pray for your enemies even when you don't feel a burden to do so. And you'll fin...

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September 19, 2025 29 mins

What happens when sin overtakes a city, a nation, or even a loved one? Can your prayers make a difference?

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September 12, 2025 28 mins

God's promises connect us directly to His divine nature. We only need to walk with Him by faith.

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September 5, 2025 28 mins

What do you do when you experience tragedies and loss in your life—unexpected events that leave you without answers?

In "The Power of God's Promises," Pastor Bayless shares his deeply personal testimony of survival after a traumatic boating accident that nearly took his life. As he recounts the miraculous way God spared him, you'll be encouraged by the power of God's promises and the unshak...

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August 29, 2025 29 mins

So many things in life promise fulfillment, yet ultimately leave us empty. But Jesus offers something far greater—the bread of life. 

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August 22, 2025 28 mins

Jabez didn't settle for an ordinary life—he cried out to God, and God answered.

In part two of "The Prayer of Jabez," Pastor Bayless explores the final three requests in Jabez's prayer—for God's hand to be upon him, for protection from evil, and for a life that brings no harm—sharing how these prayers hold powerful truths for you today!

Get inspired to pray boldly and trust God fully in this powerful message!

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August 15, 2025 28 mins

Buried in a long list of genealogies, the brief story of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4 stands out as a powerful testament to bold, faith-filled prayer. 

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August 8, 2025 29 mins

Everyone has been hurt by others at one time or another—even by those in the Church.

In "Three Prayers of Forgiveness," Pastor Bayless unpacks the prayer of Paul from 2 Timothy: "May it not be counted against them." You'll learn how choosing forgiveness—especially when you've been abandoned or betrayed—breaks the devil's foothold and sets you free.

Don't let pain hold you back. Let this message guide you into the freedom of true fo...

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August 1, 2025 29 mins

Many people think of salvation as simply the forgiveness of sins, but the Bible paints a much broader picture. 

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July 25, 2025 28 mins

Having faith means much more than just believing in God's power. It means expressing gratitude even when circumstances don't go your way.

In part two of "The Thank Yous of Faith," Pastor Bayless takes a deeper look at the story of Jesus and Lazarus in John 11, encouraging you to cultivate a heart of thankfulness and trust that God hears and answers your prayers. You'll be challenged to embrace gratitude in the midst of trials, know...

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