Part 3 of For the One

What comes to mind when you hear the word evangelism?

Many people think about arguments, pressure, and awkward conversations. But when Jesus called His disciples, He didn’t say, “Follow me, and I’ll make you mean.” He said, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

In this message from our For the One series, Pastor Brent teaches how Jesus forms His followers into people who can reach others with wisdom and love. Evangelism is about being wise in ordinary moments, caring about what people care about, adding value to their lives, showing love without conditions, and being ready to share the hope we have in Jesus.

If sharing your faith has ever felt intimidating, this message will help you see it as a normal part of following Jesus.

Part 2 of For the One

What does it look like to share your faith in a way that feels like Jesus?

In Luke 10, Jesus sends out seventy-two followers and tells them the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. But His approach is not pressure or arguments.

Jesus teaches His people to pray, go together, move with gentleness, look for people of peace, build real relationships, serve real needs, and then tell people that the Kingdom of God has come near.

In this episode of For the One, Pastor Brent talks about evangelism without pressure and discipleship without weirdness.

You will learn why prayer comes first, why gentleness matters, why relationships are central, and how the simple rhythm of BLESS — Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Story — can help you live on mission in everyday life.

The Gospel is not just “tell and show.” It is “show and tell.” And Jesus is still calling workers into His harvest.

Part 1 of For the One

Most Christians believe sharing their faith matters, but many feel nervous or afraid they will say the wrong thing. In this message, Pastor Brent begins the series For the One by walking through Luke 15 and Jesus’ stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the two lost sons.

These stories reveal the heart of a Father who searches, runs, restores, and celebrates when even one person comes home.

Evangelism is not meant to be pressure, performance, or religious obligation. It is the overflow of God’s love in us for the people around us. This episode will encourage you to pray for one person, build real relationships, share your story, and live ready for the party Heaven throws when the lost are found.

What do you do when your thoughts feel loud, your emotions feel overwhelming, and your circumstances start shaping the way you see God, yourself, and your future?

In this message, we look at Hebrews 4:12 and the powerful truth that the Word of God is alive and active, able to divide soul and spirit and reveal what is really happening in the heart. We’ll also look at how Scripture teaches us to fight spiritual battles, take thoughts captive, overcome negative mentalities, and fix our eyes on Jesus.

This is a message about renewing your mind, trusting God with your past, putting your present in perspective, and holding on to the future God has promised.

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.

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.

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.

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.