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Cottonwood is a non-denominational Christian church for all generations with a mission of Bringing a Living Jesus to a Dying World. Located in Los Alamitos in Orange County, California, Cottonwood was founded by Bayless and Janet Conley and is pastored by Harrison and Bethany Conley. This podcast includes sermons from our Sunday and midweek services.
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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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Some of Jesus' final words to His disciples before his resurrection were unexpected. He was preparing them for His departure to be with the Father and the trials they would soon face. Pastor Josh Turner offers a fresh perspective on how the wrong expectations can lead to grief and what it means to switch from having specific expectations of God to …
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The ark of the covenant was Israel’s most holy and precious object in the tabernacle of God. Only the High Priest approached it, and that only once a year—so what changed when Jesus died on the cross? In his message “Treasures in the Ark,” Pastor Bayless traces the biblical parallels between the ark of the covenant in the Old Testament and the hear…
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Missions and Men’s Ministry Pastor Justin Hillhouse returns to continue our new series "Training Camp." Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have …
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Physical healing is an integral part of the gospel. Yet most Christians rarely hear teaching on this topic and ask themselves if Jesus still heals today. Pastor Bayless tackles this question head-on in his message “Does Jesus Still Heal Today?” where he shares from Scripture how healing wasn’t just part of Jesus’ earthly ministry—what He did then, …
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Our Missions and Men’s Ministry Pastor, Justin Hillhouse, leads an introduction to our new series "Training Camp." Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limi…
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The world teaches us that we can do anything on our own to gain love and success, but without God in the picture, we are left feeling a void. In today’s message, Joel Holm studies John 15 to share how we are called to abide in Christ and do some pruning in our lives to discover the true abundance of fruit, love, and joy found only in Him. There is …
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The Bible tells us to earnestly desire spiritual gifts—and that includes the gifts of healings. In his message “How Do You Pray for the Sick?”, Pastor Bayless takes an in-depth look into what it means to have these gifts and shows you why every member of the body of Christ is valuable, regardless of the unique gifts God has given them. Discover the…
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Our Online Minister Will Chapman leads an incredible testimony as we continue our series "Swifter Higher Stronger." Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limi…
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When sickness or injury comes our way, many people think they’ve sinned too much or are too broken to be healed—and that their condition is a punishment for that sin. But Jesus doesn’t play the blame game when it comes to healing. In Pastor Bayless’ message “Is All Sickness Caused by Sin?” he takes a look at an instance where the disciples struggle…
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Former Marine First Lieutenant Patrick "Clebe” McClary leads this morning to continue our series, "Swifter Higher Stronger." Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered please text “STUDY” to 77978 in the next 5 weeks. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, …
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We all have people in our world who we may not get along with and treat us miserably. As depicted in John Chapter 13, foot-washing is a beautiful example of Jesus showing us how to do the hardest thing we are called to do by still loving these people. In this message, Joel Holm lays out the essential truths and asks us to not only view the foot-was…
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If you ask most Christians, “What is more important, Jesus’ healing or His forgiveness?” most will say forgiveness of sin. But the wonderful promise of God is that we don’t have to choose—they are both available! In his message “Forgiven but Not Healed?” Pastor Bayless examines how healing and forgiveness of sins go hand-in-hand, and what it means …
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We all naturally worship something, and whatever we magnify with our words, minds, and actions is what we worship. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus are three key characters in John 12, each showing us a different and practical expression of what true worship can and should look like. In this message, Pastor Harrison explains how worship is giving honor an…
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So many Christians long to be free of pain or sickness, but when it comes to asking for healing, their requests are vague. They’re afraid to pray specific and faith-filled prayers. In his message “Do You Want to Be Healed?” Pastor Bayless takes a look at one of Jesus’ most well-known healings and shows you why it’s important to be specific and pray…
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Healing is something we all long for when we’re sick. But what needs to be active in our lives for God to heal us? Is it because we’re “good Christians,” or is there something deeper at work? Pastor Bayless answers these all-important questions in his message, “How Does God Heal?” In it, you’ll discover the single ingredient that must be present in…
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Who do you follow and seek direction from regarding topics about money, relationships, lifestyle, and calling? The only person who is worthy of that authority is Jesus. In today’s message, Joel Holm shares the compelling reasons found in John Chapter 10 on why we can trust Jesus to be our influence as we make our decisions in life.…
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Sickness is an enemy we all encounter in the world today. But God is the Great Physician, and He wants us sound and whole in spirit, soul, and body. So why isn’t everyone healed? In his message “Why Isn’t Everyone Healed?” Pastor Bayless takes a look at Israel in the Old Testament, exploring why God’s chosen people missed out on His healing for a t…
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The story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9 teaches us about salvation and that indeed, Jesus is the Son of God. While the neighbors, disciples, and even his family didn’t see a future for the man, Jesus saw potential in him. In this message, Pastor Bayless shares the lessons from this miracle story and how the opening of the physical eyes l…
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There is great joy in following Jesus—but you can’t experience His joy if you don’t embrace His truth. In his message “Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life,” Pastor Bayless takes a look at Jesus’ exclusive claim to be the only path to God in John 14:6, and shares why you can’t enjoy the peace of eternal life without declaring the truth of who Je…
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In today’s video, we're diving into some of the most important topics for parents: discipline, screen time, and teen dating. With guidance from our faith, we’ll explore practical tips to help you raise your children with love, respect, and Godly principles. Introduction (0:25) (2:59) How do we help our kids grow spiritually? (11:25) How do we move …
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Some of life’s greatest lessons are those passed down from a father to a child. In part two of his special Father’s Day message “Lessons from a Father,” Pastor Bayless talks about the crucial role that a father—both earthly and heavenly—plays in the lives of his children, and challenges dads to pass along truth to their own children by investing in…
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In honor of Father’s Day, Pastor Kenneth uncovers God’s creative design for all men as fathers or father figures, highlighting their sacrificial role as providers, protectors, cultivators, and more. This message navigates through biblical principles to show the impact men have in fatherhood and how they can continue to be influential in the way God…
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Every child has an inner gifting that points them toward God’s direction for their lives. And a parent’s job is to cultivate that gifting so they can accomplish all God has for them. Listen in to part one of this special Father’s Day message, “Lessons from a Father,” as Bayless Conley shares how you can be an encouraging force in your children’s li…
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Our IT Project Manager John Livas joins us this morning to continue our series, and share a little bit of his story, while teaching on the importance of our job as Christians in our communities. Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Tx.By Pastor John Mark Caton
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King Hezekiah in the Old Testament was a shining example of faithfulness. But his son Manasseh was not. He turned from the ways of his father and did evil in the Lord’s sight. In part two of Pastor Bayless’ message, “Good Father, Evil Son,” you’ll discover what can happen when we turn from God’s way and go our own—and how God can put you and your l…
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Our Associate discipleship minister Jeston Katebe joins us this morning to continue our series, Best Practices For Men. We learn about what it means to be a witness for Jesus, and what that looks like on a day to day basis. Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM, at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Tx.…
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Have you ever found yourself in a state of fear rather than faith? In this message, Pastor Harrison dives into two miracle stories of Jesus to reveal who He is and what it means to follow Him. We are reminded that following Jesus doesn’t mean that there is an absence of storm in our lives, but that even in the midst of it all, Jesus is with us and …
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When the enemy strikes, you have the choice to either stay faithful to God or fold and let the evil one win. In part one of his message, “Good Father, Evil Son,” Pastor Bayless takes an in-depth look at the life of King Hezekiah, showing how faithfulness in the face of challenges works out for your good and God’s glory. Listen and discover how you …
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