In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley introduces the Church of Laodicea as the “lukewarm” church, from the seven churches in the book of Revelation. He sheds light on the dangers of lukewarm faith and the illusion of material prosperity. We discover how the Laodiceans' pride and spiritual blindness affected their lives and learn how we can avoid similar pitfalls by trusting God, inviting Jesus into our lives, and experiencing a profound connection with Him.

In this message, Pastor Bayless Conley introduces the Church of Laodicea as the “lukewarm” church, from the seven churches in the book of Revelation. He sheds light on the dangers of lukewarm faith and the illusion of material prosperity. We discover how the Laodiceans' pride and spiritual blindness affected their lives and learn how we can avoid similar pitfalls by trusting God, inviting Jesus into our lives, and experiencing a profound connection with Him.

The Church Of Laodicea | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church

Kenneth Mulkey

How do you hold fast to your eternal crown?In today’s message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us practical insight on remaining vigilant and safeguarding our eternal crown. We are encouraged to keep God’s Word and not deny His name in the face of adversity. When we do these things, we obtain God’s promises of permanence, belonging, closeness, and honor.

How do you hold fast to your eternal crown? In today’s message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey gives us practical insight on remaining vigilant and safeguarding our eternal crown. We are encouraged to keep God’s Word and not deny His name in the face of adversity. When we do these things, we obtain God’s promises of permanence, belonging, closeness, and honor.

How God Views and Rewards Faithfulness | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church

Harrison Conley

Are you feeling spiritually adrift, complacent, and lacking motivation? In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley unveils five powerful instructions Jesus gives to apply to our spiritual lives. We discover the keys to breaking free from the grip of complacency and the world's negative influences. We learn we must awaken from our spiritual slumber so that we can reignite our passion for Christ.

Are you feeling spiritually adrift, complacent, and lacking motivation? In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley unveils five powerful instructions Jesus gives to apply to our spiritual lives. We discover the keys to breaking free from the grip of complacency and the world's negative influences. We learn we must awaken from our spiritual slumber so that we can reignite our passion for Christ.

The Dead Church | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

Joel Holm

How can we be certain that God really sees us?In today’s message, Joel Holm shares the depth of God’s loving gaze He has for us. We learn God’s interest lies not in external change but in the transformation of our hearts. As we experience His provision, we discover three powerful promises that reveal to us that He sees us.

How can we be certain that God really sees us? In today’s message, Joel Holm shares the depth of God’s loving gaze He has for us. We learn God’s interest lies not in external change but in the transformation of our hearts. As we experience His provision, we discover three powerful promises that reveal to us that He sees us.

God Sees You | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church

Josh Turner

In today’s message, Pastor Josh Turner sheds light on the dangers of compromise in the church and our personal lives. He reveals four key aspects that hinder our relationship with God. He urges us to identify areas of compromise in our lives and seek repentance to stay strong in our faith. When we remain faithful without compromise, we are promised great reward from Christ upon His return.

In today’s message, Pastor Josh Turner sheds light on the dangers of compromise in the church and our personal lives. He reveals four key aspects that hinder our relationship with God. He urges us to identify areas of compromise in our lives and seek repentance to stay strong in our faith. When we remain faithful without compromise, we are promised great reward from Christ upon His return.

The Compromising Church | Ps Josh Turner | Cottonwood Church

Can we find hope in persecution? In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley reveals three powerful reasons why hope is promised to us amidst persecution. Drawing inspiration from experiences from the church of Smyrna, he explores the parallel challenges modern believers encounter. By focusing on eternity, we are assured that Jesus is alive, in control, and promises great reward when we stand firmly on His Word.

Can we find hope in persecution? In today’s message, Pastor Harrison Conley reveals three powerful reasons why hope is promised to us amidst persecution. Drawing inspiration from experiences from the church of Smyrna, he explores the parallel challenges modern believers encounter. By focusing on eternity, we are assured that Jesus is alive, in control, and promises great reward when we stand firmly on His Word.

Finding Hope In Persecution | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

In today’s Father’s Day message, Pastor Bayless Conley imparts seven timeless principles Paul passed along to his spiritual son, Timothy that we can pass to our children. From verbal instruction to leading by example, we learn we must live according to God’s design as we foster humility and encouragement into them. This inspires our children toward their gifting where they can fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

In today’s Father’s Day message, Pastor Bayless Conley imparts seven timeless principles Paul passed along to his spiritual son, Timothy that we can pass to our children. From verbal instruction to leading by example, we learn we must live according to God’s design as we foster humility and encouragement into them. This inspires our children toward their gifting where they can fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

Lessons From A Father | Ps Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church

What do you want to be known for? What is it that you will be defined by? In today’s message, Joel Holm paints a captivating portrait of how God sees us as His church and what we are defined by. We are encouraged to take an introspective journey of reflection, repentance, and restoration, leading to a profound relationship with God. To stand in truth, we must be defined by the love of Jesus so our light may radiate brightly to others.

What do you want to be known for? What is it that you will be defined by? In today’s message, Joel Holm paints a captivating portrait of how God sees us as His church and what we are defined by. We are encouraged to take an introspective journey of reflection, repentance, and restoration, leading to a profound relationship with God. To stand in truth, we must be defined by the love of Jesus so our light may radiate brightly to others.

Defined By Love | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church

Kicking off our new series, The Church That God Sees, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey takes on an in-depth introduction to Revelation Chapter 1, written to the seven churches in Asia. We learn that the spiritual conditions of these churches then are as relevant and applicable to His church today. In understanding our divine purpose, we discover we are chosen and part of a royal priesthood that holds authority through the name of Jesus. Learn how you can become a beacon of God's marvelous light and shine brilliantly amidst the darkness of this world.

Kicking off our new series, The Church That God Sees, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey takes on an in-depth introduction to Revelation Chapter 1, written to the seven churches in Asia. We learn that the spiritual conditions of these churches then are as relevant and applicable to His church today. In understanding our divine purpose, we discover we are chosen and part of a royal priesthood that holds authority through the name of Jesus. Learn how you can become a beacon of God's marvelous light and shine brilliantly amidst the darkness of this world.

The Purpose For The Church | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church

How can we move on from being helped to helping others?In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the powerful ministry of Apostle Paul to the church of Philippi. We discover the one thing that revolutionized the lives of the early church, encouraging them to selflessly assist others in receiving Jesus. We learn that embracing this radical generosity inspires us to shift our hearts from a “help me” to a “please let me help others” approach. When we help others this way, the promises of God are fulfilled in our lives.

How can we move on from being helped to helping others? In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley explores the powerful ministry of Apostle Paul to the church of Philippi. We discover the one thing that revolutionized the lives of the early church, encouraging them to selflessly assist others in receiving Jesus. We learn that embracing this radical generosity inspires us to shift our hearts from a “help me” to a “please let me help others” approach. When we help others this way, the promises of God are fulfilled in our lives.

The Grace That Comes From Giving | Ps Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church

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.

One encounter with God can forever alter the trajectory of our lives. In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley and Joel Holm explore the transformative power of encountering God. Drawing from inspiration from the journey of Moses, Joel Holm reveals the true significance of how the abundance in the natural pales in comparison to God's best for us when we choose to leave the palace and into the promised land. Pastor Harrison Conley emphasizes prayer's vital role in a divine encounter with God as we discover His presence and design for us.

One encounter with God can forever alter the trajectory of our lives. In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley and Joel Holm explore the transformative power of encountering God. Drawing from inspiration from the journey of Moses, Joel Holm reveals the true significance of how the abundance in the natural pales in comparison to God's best for us when we choose to leave the palace and into the promised land. Pastor Harrison Conley emphasizes prayer's vital role in a divine encounter with God as we discover His presence and design for us.

From The Palace To The Promise Land: Encountering Kingdom Abundance | Ps Harrison Conley & Joel Holm

If God is the God of abundance, how can you begin to experience what He has for yourself?In today's message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores the story of the Shunammite woman's heart for God, generosity, and unwavering faith, allowing her to experience God's abundance. He encourages us to embrace the same promise of abundance in our lives. From financial resources to emotional healing, we learn that when we receive God's word, there is restoration and fullness of His provision.

If God is the God of abundance, how can you begin to experience what He has for yourself? In today's message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey explores the story of the Shunammite woman's heart for God, generosity, and unwavering faith, allowing her to experience God's abundance. He encourages us to embrace the same promise of abundance in our lives. From financial resources to emotional healing, we learn that when we receive God's word, there is restoration and fullness of His provision.

Who To Be, To Experience God's Abundance | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church

In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley breaks down three biblical principles of sowing and reaping. With practical insights from the Word of God, He explores how we can apply these principles of experiencing God's abundance to our lives, including our finances. Through the lens of an eternal standpoint, we discover that sowing money into the kingdom of God is never wasted. As believers, we are encouraged to shift from the world's perspective to God's view of finance and stewardship by managing His blessings for His glory rather than holding tightly to earthly possessions. God ultimately desires our hearts for obedience, not the wealth we obtain. His promise to us is that all our needs will be met, and we will have enough to bless others in return.

In today's message, Pastor Harrison Conley breaks down three biblical principles of sowing and reaping. With practical insights from the Word of God, He explores how we can apply these principles of experiencing God's abundance to our lives, including our finances. Through the lens of an eternal standpoint, we discover that sowing money into the kingdom of God is never wasted. As believers, we are encouraged to shift from the world's perspective to God's view of finance and stewardship by managing His blessings for His glory rather than holding tightly to earthly possessions. God ultimately desires our hearts for obedience, not the wealth we obtain. His promise to us is that all our needs will be met, and we will have enough to bless others in return.

Experiencing God's Abundant Provision | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

Why are God’s promises and responsibilities so valuable to us? In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the final two points of the three things that God gives us in abundance. He explains the value of how the promises of God are great in scope and power, playing a pivotal role in enabling us to experience His divine nature. As God's ambassadors, we are entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the message of peace and reconciliation through the sacrificial death of Christ.

Why are God’s promises and responsibilities so valuable to us? In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares the final two points of the three things that God gives us in abundance. He explains the value of how the promises of God are great in scope and power, playing a pivotal role in enabling us to experience His divine nature. As God's ambassadors, we are entrusted with the responsibility of spreading the message of peace and reconciliation through the sacrificial death of Christ.

3 Things God Gives Us In Abundance pt 2 Promises & Responsibility | Ps Bayless Conley | Cottonwood C

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares practical insights into the abundant authority that God has given us through the name of Jesus. We learn that His name holds immense power, and through faith in the name, we are granted clear delegation of authority over all things. When we reflect on and study God’s Word, we understand the true power in the name of Jesus and not through our own godliness or efforts.

In today’s message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares practical insights into the abundant authority that God has given us through the name of Jesus. We learn that His name holds immense power, and through faith in the name, we are granted clear delegation of authority over all things. When we reflect on and study God’s Word, we understand the true power in the name of Jesus and not through our own godliness or efforts.

Three Things We're Given In Abundance pt 1 Authority | Pastor Bayless Conley | Cottonwood Church

Why do we struggle to walk in the abundance of God? In today’s message, Joel Holm starts a new series about the abundance of God and why we often settle for less than what He has for us. We learn that God is abundantly compassionate, generous, and powerful and desires for us to receive these qualities. He also shows that when we understand His love, we can tap into God’s goodness within us. When we deepen our relationship with God, we become aware of God’s presence, and we can experience the fullness of His abundance in our lives.

Why do we struggle to walk in the abundance of God? In today’s message, Joel Holm starts a new series about the abundance of God and why we often settle for less than what He has for us. We learn that God is abundantly compassionate, generous, and powerful and desires for us to receive these qualities. He also shows that when we understand His love, we can tap into God’s goodness within us. When we deepen our relationship with God, we become aware of God’s presence, and we can experience the fullness of His abundance in our lives.

God Is, So I Am | Joel Holm | Cottonwood Church

In today’s Easter Sunday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the gospel of Luke the three most significant words in all of human history: “HE HAS RISEN.”Using the word RISEN as an acrostic, he gives us five things to consider about the beauty of the resurrection of Jesus. We learn that we don’t have to do life alone, and we don’t have to rely on our strength. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us, and we are transformed, becoming sons and daughters of the Savior. We are no longer slaves to sin and death but have been set free to live for God and experience the fullness of life He intends for us.

In today’s Easter Sunday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares from the gospel of Luke the three most significant words in all of human history: “HE HAS RISEN.” Using the word RISEN as an acrostic, he gives us five things to consider about the beauty of the resurrection of Jesus. We learn that we don’t have to do life alone, and we don’t have to rely on our strength. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in us, and we are transformed, becoming sons and daughters of the Savior. We are no longer slaves to sin and death but have been set free to live for God and experience the fullness of life He intends for us.

He Is Risen | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

In today's Good Friday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a powerful word about the significance of the cry of the cross that Jesus made as He was crucified. What does this mean for us?Jesus' death on the cross is the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Through Him, we not only know ABOUT Jesus, but we also get to know WHO Jesus is in a personal way. We learn that through His death and resurrection, we have salvation. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, we have eternal life and an open door to a personal relationship with Him.

In today's Good Friday message, Pastor Harrison Conley shares a powerful word about the significance of the cry of the cross that Jesus made as He was crucified. What does this mean for us? Jesus' death on the cross is the sacrifice to end all sacrifices. Through Him, we not only know ABOUT Jesus, but we also get to know WHO Jesus is in a personal way. We learn that through His death and resurrection, we have salvation. Through Jesus' finished work on the cross, we have eternal life and an open door to a personal relationship with Him.

The Cry Of The Cross | Pastor Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the Passover &amp; ultimately Jesus' crucifixion. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey reflects on the triumphal entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. Through His ultimate sacrifice, Jesus paved the way for us to experience true peace with God and with one another. This peace that Jesus offers goes beyond the absence of conflict, as it encompasses a deep sense of restoration, wholeness, and reconciliation with God. Pastor Kenneth invites us to embrace the peace that Jesus brings and to allow it to transform our lives and relationships.

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the Passover &amp; ultimately Jesus' crucifixion. In this message, Pastor Kenneth Mulkey reflects on the triumphal entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem. Through His ultimate sacrifice, Jesus paved the way for us to experience true peace with God and with one another. This peace that Jesus offers goes beyond the absence of conflict, as it encompasses a deep sense of restoration, wholeness, and reconciliation with God. Pastor Kenneth invites us to embrace the peace that Jesus brings and to allow it to transform our lives and relationships.

The Peace App Of Jesus | Pastor Kenneth Mulkey | Cottonwood Church

Sometimes we might feel desperate for rest or relief from the burdens, responsibilities, and obligations of life. In this message, Pastor Robert Favela shares from Matthew 11:28 where Jesus tells us how He can help lighten the load we carry. As we transfer our burdens to God and find rest in Him, we can also minister to others who may be struggling as well &amp; help them find the rest only He can provide.

Sometimes we might feel desperate for rest or relief from the burdens, responsibilities, and obligations of life. In this message, Pastor Robert Favela shares from Matthew 11:28 where Jesus tells us how He can help lighten the load we carry. As we transfer our burdens to God and find rest in Him, we can also minister to others who may be struggling as well &amp; help them find the rest only He can provide.

Unlock True Rest | Pastor Robert Favela

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