The Modern Pew
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The Power of Words
Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a timely and convicting message titled “The Power of Words,” reminding listeners that words are never empty. Drawing from the opening chapter of Genesis, he emphasized that God revealed the incredible autho...
The Cost of Misalignment
In this message titled “The Cost of Misalignment,” Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a compelling teaching on the danger of living out of alignment with God’s will, and the power that is released when faith, speech, prayer, and action are unif...
The Divine Order of Life
In a sermon titled “The Divine Order of Life,” Pastor Paul Bailey addressed the modern struggle of balancing competing life responsibilities without establishing a clear spiritual hierarchy. He emphasized that Scripture does not presen...
The Power of Choice
The Power of Choice – Pastor Paul BaileyPastor Paul Bailey delivered a clear and challenging message centered on one of the most fundamental realities of spiritual life: God has always given humanity the power—and responsibility—o...
Ministry to One Another
Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a practical and timely message centered on the New Testament’s repeated call to minister to “one another,” emphasizing that Christianity was never intended to be lived in isolation but within active, relational fell...
Trust and Obey
Pastor Paul Bailey’s message, “Trust and Obey,” centered on the timeless instruction of Proverbs 3:5-6, calling believers to trust the Lord fully rather than depend on their own limited understanding. Preaching with clarity and practical...
Known of God
Pastor Paul Bailey delivered a direct and searching message titled “Known of God,” drawing attention to one of the most sobering truths in Scripture—the difference between merely knowing about Christ and truly being known by Him.B...
Pursued by a Faithful God
In Sunday’s message titled “Pursued by a Faithful God,” Pastor Paul Bailey walked the congregation through a sweeping biblical narrative that reveals the heart of God toward fallen humanity. With careful distinction, he explained that ...
The Opportunity in Offence
In a sobering and thought-provoking message titled “The Opportunity in Offence,” Pastor Paul Bailey drew the congregation into a deeper understanding of how unavoidable offences in life can become defining spiritual moments. Preaching from Gosp...
The Manifold Christian Life
In The Manifold Christian Life, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a clear and thought-provoking message on the purpose, flow, and responsibility of God’s grace in the life of a believer. Beginning with the foundational truth that God pours i...
The God of Second Chances
The God of Second Chances Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this encouraging and reflective message, Pastor Paul Bailey presented a clear reminder that the God of the Bible is not a God who discards people when they fail,...
The Quiet Side of Sin
Sermon Summary – “The Quiet Side of Sin” Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this thought-provoking message, Pastor Paul Bailey draws attention to a form of sin that often goes unnoticed—the sin of omission. Using James 4:1...
Deception and Corruption
Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this message from Galatians 6:7–8, Pastor Paul Bailey delivers a clear and sobering reminder about spiritual reality, personal responsibility, and the unchanging principle of sowing and reaping. Speak...
Missing The Mark
In this message titled “Missing the Mark,” Pastor Paul Bailey walks listeners through a powerful biblical understanding of sin—not merely as bad behavior, but as the condition of a heart aimed in the wrong direction.Drawing from Romans ...
Which Way Should I Go? Part 2
Speaker: Pastor Paul BaileyIn this message, Pastor Paul Bailey continues his series on “Which Way Should I Go?”—a practical call to discern whether we are being led by the soul or by the Spirit. He frames the “soul” with a memorabl...
Gerald McLean - That I Might Know Him
Guest Speaker Gerald McLean – “That I May Know Him” Guest Speaker Gerald McLean delivered a powerful and Scripture-rich message titled “That I May Know Him,” inviting listeners to pursue a deep, personal revela...
Which Way Should I Go
Sermon Summary (Speaker: Pastor Paul Bailey)Pastor Paul Bailey opened candidly, saying he might not get past a single verse—and he meant it. With pages of color-marked notes, he settled into a teaching flow centered on Proverbs 14...
The Process of Transformation
“The Process of Transformation” — Pastor Paul Bailey In this week’s message, Pastor Paul Bailey explored the divine process of transformation that begins whenever someone hears the Word of God. Speaking from Ac...
Consider the Lilies
Sermon Summary – “Consider the Lilies” | Pastor Paul BaileyIn this week’s message, Pastor Paul Bailey drew from Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:28–30, urging listeners to “consider the lilies of the field.” Lilies do not labor ...
The Order to Stand
Sermon Summary: The Order to Stand Text: Ephesians 6:12–13 Speaker: Pastor Bailey Pastor Bailey delivered a powerful message titled “The Order to Stand,” reminding listeners that...
Every Member Matters
Sermon Summary: “Every Member Matters” — Pastor Bailey Traditions often feel timeless, but many of the practices we consider permanent are far younger than we realize. Pastor Bailey opened this message by reminding us t...
Generational Drift: How Did We Get Here?
Title: Generational Drift: How Did We Get Here? Speaker: Pastor Bailey Tradition can be a blessing when it helps preserve identity, structure, and continuity. But what happens when tradition drifts away from truth?...
Humility The Foundation of Teachability
Podcast Show Notes Title: Humility: The Foundation of Teachability Speaker: Pastor BaileyIn this episode, Pastor Bailey delivers a powerful reminder that true transformation begins with humility. Witho...