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Each week on the Bay Chapel podcast, you’ll hear life-giving teaching from our weekend experiences. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.baychapel.com.

  1. 4D AGO

    Learning To Grow Together

    We're Still Learning Pt. 2 | February 8, 2026 Pastor Wes Morris  Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NLT) Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.  Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. √  BECAUSE WE CONFUSE PROXIMITY WITH CONNECTION. √  BECAUSE WE AVOID HARD CONVERSATIONS. Hebrews 12:15 (NLT) Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. √  BECAUSE WE LET HURT GO UNHEALED. Colossians 3:13 (NIV) Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. √  BECAUSE BEING VULNERABLE FEELS RISKY. Acts 2:42-47 (NLT) All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.  They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.  LEARNING TO GROW TOGETHER I. WE CHOOSE ONE PLACE TO BE CONSISTENTLY CONNECTED. Acts 2:46 (NIV) Every day they continued to meet together… Psalm 92:13 (NIV) Those who are planted in the house of the Lord will flourish in the courts of our God. II. WE SHOW UP FOR EACH OTHER. Philippians 2:3-4 (MSG) If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care - then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand. III. WE ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER. I Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

    39 min

  2. FEB 2

    Learning to Listen

    We're Still Learning Pt. 1 | February 1, 2026Pastor Wes Morris James 1:19-20 (NIV) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ✓ IT’S TRAINING US TO REACT, NOT REFLECT. Numbers 20:1-12 (NLT) In the first month of the year, the whole community of Israel arrived in the wilderness of Zin and camped at Kadesh. There was no water for the people to drink at that place, so they rebelled against Moses and Aaron. The people blamed Moses and said, “If only we had died in the Lord’s presence with our brothers! Why did you make us leave Egypt and bring us here to this terrible place?” Moses and Aaron turned away from the people and went to the entrance of the Tabernacle, where they fell face down on the ground. Then the glorious presence of the Lord appeared to them, and the Lord said to Moses, “You and Aaron must take the staff and assemble the entire community. As the people watch, speak to the rock over there, and it will pour out its water."  So Moses did as he was told. Then he and Aaron summoned the people to come and gather at the rock. “Listen, you rebels!” he shouted. “Must we bring you water from this rock?” Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with the staff, and water gushed out. So the entire community and their livestock drank their fill. But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust me enough to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel, you will not lead them into the land I am giving them!” ✓  IT’S BUILDING IDENTITY AROUND OUTRAGE. Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NIV) Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. ✓  IT CAN STUNT OUR EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. I Peter 2:21-23 (TLB) Christ, who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in his steps: He never sinned, never told a lie, never answered back when insulted; when he suffered he did not threaten to get even; he left his case in the hands of God who always judges fairly. LEARNING TO LISTEN I. WALK IN HUMILITY. Humility says: “I might not have the whole story.”Proverbs 18:13 (NIV) To answer before listening - that is folly and shame. Proverbs 18:13 (GNT) Listen before you answer. If you don't, you are being stupid and insulting. II. PRACTICE PATIENCE. Patience says: “Understanding takes time.”Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. III. CHOOSE LOVE. Love says: “You matter enough for me to slow down.”Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

    38 min

  3. JAN 26

    Unshakable Faith

    Strong and Steady, Pt. 4 | January 25, 2026Pastor Wes Morris  Psalm 62:1-2 (NIV) Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. √  WE BUILD OUR SECURITY ON TEMPORARY THINGS. I Corinthians 3:11 (TLB) No one can ever lay any other real foundation than that one we already have—Jesus Christ. Anything that can be taken from you cannot be your foundation. √  WE COMPARE OUR JOURNEY TO OTHERS. Ephesians 6:4-5 (TLB) Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. Comparison makes you doubt what God is doing in your life because you’re distracted by what He’s doing in someone else’s. √  WE CARRY BURDENS WE WERE MEANT TO SURRENDER. Psalm 55:22 (NIV) Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. UNSHAKABLE FAITH I Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. I. “BE STEADFAST” - ROOT YOUR LIFE IN GOD. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (TLB) But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. He is like a tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water—a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by long months of drought. Its leaves stay green, and it goes right on producing all its luscious fruit. II. “IMMOVABLE” - ANCHOR YOUR LIFE IN TRUTH. Ephesians 4:15-16 (MSG) God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. III. “ALWAYS ABOUNDING” - LIVE FOR SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. 1. Do I belong? 2. Am I growing? 3. Am I making a difference?I Peter 4:10 (CEV) Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.

    40 min

  4. JAN 19

    Faith That Endures

    Strong and Steady, Pt. 3 | January 18, 2026Pastor Bria Bradshaw Luke 2:36-38 (NIV) There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. √ COMFORT Comfort and ease will never produce strong & steady faith. √ FAMILIARITY FAITH THAT ENDURES I. RECEIVE OUR STRENGTH FROM GOD ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬-‭31‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Prayer of Dependence - God, I need your strength today. I’m done trying to do this on my own.” II. REMAIN IN JESUS CHRIST. John 15:5 (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Prayer of Surrender - God, I yield to your plans today. I’m done trying to do this my way.

    37 min

  5. JAN 12

    Steady Trust

    Strong and Steady, Pt. 2 | January 11, 2026Pastor Wes Morris Psalm 9:7-10 (NIV) The Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne. He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness. The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. √ TRUST GROWS FROM KNOWING GOD, NOT CONTROLLING OUTCOMES. Exodus 3:13-14 (NIV) Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” Proverbs 18:10 (NIV) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. √ SEEKING GOD IS HOW TRUST BECOMES STEADY. Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NIV) Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.  Roots grow by staying planted. Trust grows by staying present. √ TRUST TAKES TIME. Psalm 27:13-14 (TLB) I am expecting the Lord to rescue me again, so that once again I will see his goodness to me here in the land of the living. Don’t be impatient. Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save you! Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait and he will help you. Trust isn’t built in a moment; it’s built in the middle. STEADY TRUST I. PRACTICE DAILY DEPENDENCE ON GOD. Psalm 9:10 (NIV) Those who know your name trust in you... You will never truly realize God is all you need until He becomes all you have.  - Corrie Ten Boom II. RELEASE CONTROL IN ONE SPECIFIC AREA. Matthew 6:25-27 (NLT) That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?  Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? III. MAKE ROOM FOR GOD IN THE MIDDLE. Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…

    34 min

  6. JAN 5

    Strong Roots

    Strong and Steady, Pt. 1 | January 4, 2026Pastor Wes Morris  Psalm 1:1-3 (ESV) Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. √  GROWTH HAPPENS BEFORE YOU CAN SEE IT. Matthew 6:6 (NIV) When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Matthew 6:6-13 (MSG) Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. √  DEPTH DETERMINES STABILITY. Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV) Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. √  WHAT YOU’RE ROOTED IN DETERMINES WHAT YOU PRODUCE. Psalm 1:3 (ESV) He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. I Corinthians 15:58 (NIRV) My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless. STRONG ROOTS I. CREATE SPACE FOR GOD EVERY DAY. Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. II. CHOOSE SPIRITUAL DEPTH OVER DISTRACTIONS. Psalm 119:37 (NLT) Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Psalm 119:37 (TLB) Turn me away from wanting any other plan than yours. Revive my heart toward you. III. STAY PLANTED IN GOD’S PRESENCE. Psalm 92:12-14 (TLB) But the godly shall flourish like palm trees and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted into the Lord’s own garden and are under his personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green.

    43 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Simply God With Us

    Christmas at Bay Chapel December 21, 2025Pastor Bria Bradshaw Matthew 1:18–25 (ESV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus. Matthew 1:22-23 (ESV) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). If Us Without God is the greatest devastation, then God With Us is the greatest restoration! ✓ Us without life ✓ Us without power ✓ Us without identity Simply God With Us 1. Prepare Him Room We prepare… Surrender - Yield to His PowerSubmit to His AuthorityAsk the Lord - Where within me is without you as the Source? 2. Receive the King of Heaven Give up the throne of our livesAsk the Lord - Where within me is being ruled by anyone or anything other than you?

    35 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    Simply Hope

    Simple Christmas Pt. 1 | December 7, 2025 Pastor Wes Morris  Isaiah 9:2-3, 6-7 (NIV) The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest... For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. ✓  HOPE DOESN’T ALWAYS SHOW UP THE WAY WE EXPECTED. Romans 8:24-25 (TLB) We are saved by trusting. And trusting means looking forward to getting something we don’t yet have—for a man who already has something doesn’t need to hope and trust that he will get it. But if we must keep trusting God for something that hasn’t happened yet, it teaches us to wait patiently and confidently. ✓  WE LOOK FOR HOPE IN THE WRONG PLACES. Psalm 20:7 (NIV) Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. You don’t realize Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you have. - Tim Keller SIMPLY HOPE I. HOLD ON TO GOD’S PROMISE EVEN WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE THE PLAN. Luke 1:34-37 (NIV) How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.  37 For no word from God will ever fail.” II. SURRENDER WHAT YOU CAN’T CONTROL. Luke 1:38 (NLT) Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever he wants. May everything you said come true.” Psalm 37:5 (NLT) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you. III. START WHERE YOU ARE - HOPE GROWS WHEN YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP. Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. PERSONAL REFLECTION QUESTIONS 1. Where in your life do you feel like hope isn’t showing up the way you expected? How might God be working in ways you can’t see yet? 2. What are some “chariots and horses” you tend to trust in when life feels uncertain? What would it look like to shift that trust back to God this week? 3. Is there an area right now where God is inviting you to surrender something you can’t control? What is one step of obedience you can take today? 4. Hope grows when we start where we are. What is a small, practical step you can take this week to move toward hope instead of waiting to feel hopeful first?

    33 min
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Each week on the Bay Chapel podcast, you’ll hear life-giving teaching from our weekend experiences. Get practical, relevant, biblical perspectives on topics that matter to you. Visit us at www.baychapel.com.

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    2018 - 2026
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