Better | The One Who Comes Alongside - Brent Parsley

Better | What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit?

Part 7 of Better What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit? And what are we supposed to do with speaking in tongues? For some Christians, these questions are exciting. For others, they are confusing or connected to some bad experiences. But in Acts 1, Jesus called the Holy Spirit “the gift my Father promised,” and told His disciples to wait until they received power. In this message, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches through Acts 1–2, 1 Corinthians 12–14, and other key Scriptures to bring biblical clarity to Holy Spirit baptism, Pentecost, and the gift of tongues. This message explains that the Holy Spirit is involved in salvation, but also fills and empowers believers for mission, prayer, courage, and witness. You’ll also hear a practical and pastoral explanation of speaking in tongues, what it is, what it isn't, why Paul gives order for its use in worship, and why spiritual gifts should always build up the church in love. The Holy Spirit is not someone to be skeptical of and avoid. He is the presence and power of God given to the people of God. Promised Land Church is located in East Aurora, NY, and exists to help people follow Jesus together in Western New York.

Better | Hearing God - Brent Parsley

Part 6 of Better How do you know if God is speaking to you? Many Christians want to hear God’s voice but feel confused or even afraid of getting it wrong. In this message, Pastor Brent teaches from John 10 and John 16 about the voice of the Holy Spirit and the promise that Jesus’ sheep can know His voice. God still speaks, but our lives are often full of competing voices. The world, the flesh, and the devil all create noise that can distract and confuse us. The good news is that hearing God is not just for pastors, prophets, or “extra spiritual” people. It is part of what it means to belong to Jesus. This message gives a practical and biblical framework for discerning God’s voice. You’ll learn four important tests for what you think you’re hearing: Does it agree with Scripture? Will it make you more like Jesus? Do godly friends agree? Do you have peace? If you’ve ever wondered how to hear God and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading, this episode will help you listen with greater confidence.

Better | You've Got a Gift - Brent Parsley

Part 5 of Better God gives spiritual gifts to His people so the church can be strengthened, people can be served, and His purposes can move forward in the world. In this message from the Better series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and why they matter for every follower of Jesus. Spiritual gifts are not only for pastors, leaders, or unusually spiritual people. The Bible teaches that every Christian has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit for the common good. This message explains what spiritual gifts are, why the Holy Spirit gives them, how believers can recognize and develop their gifts, and why the church needs every person to use what God has placed in them. The Holy Spirit gives gifts because God works through His people. Every Christian has a part to play.

Better | You Can't Force Fruit - Brent Parsley

Part 4 of Better What does it really mean to grow spiritually? Many people read Galatians 5 and see the fruit of the Spirit — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control — as a list of qualities they need to work harder to produce. But Paul does not call them the fruit of willpower. He calls them the fruit of the Spirit. In this message from the Better series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches how the Holy Spirit forms real change in us. Spiritual maturity is not produced by behavior modification or simply trying harder. It comes from walking with the Spirit and allowing God to do deep work over time. This message will help you understand why spiritual growth can feel slow, why relationships often reveal what is really happening inside us, and why Jesus says we cannot bear fruit apart from Him. The fruit is not the root. The fruit is the result.

Better | The Power to Live This Life - Brent Parsley

Part 3 of Better The Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength. In this message from the Better series, Pastor Brent Parsley teaches on the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus told His disciples it was better for Him to go away because He would send the Helper and those who believe in Him would do the works He did, and even greater things. But what does that mean for us today? This message looks at the power of the Holy Spirit as the first installment of what’s coming in God’s Kingdom, and how the Spirit empowers followers of Jesus to live righteously, live supernaturally, and live on mission. If you’ve been trying to follow Jesus through your own strength, this message will encourage you to ask for the power Jesus promised. The Holy Spirit works through ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The question is: are you willing?