In this message by Paul Durbin, we're invited to walk through Passion Week by asking five honest, soul-searching questions from Matthew 27. This chapter gives us a front-row seat to Jesus’ final hours before the resurrection. Paul uses the stories of Judas, Pilate, Barabbas, and others to help us reflect on forgiveness, identity, responsibility, salvation, and new life. Each question is designed to help Belay'ers walk more closely with Jesus during Easter—and really every day.

In this message by Paul Durbin, we take a deep dive into the powerful events of Matthew 26. But rather than just observing the actions of Judas, Peter, or the unnamed woman with perfume, Paul asks one piercing question: “What stories will be told in memory of you?” Through three contrasting stories—Missing It (Judas), Living in Fear (Peter), and Absolute Surrender (the woman)—we're invited to ask what kind of story we're living today. The challenge is simple, but weighty: live a story worth remembering for eternity.

In this message by Zack Brogden, we walk through Matthew 25 and explore what it looks like to “live ready” for Christ’s return. Through the parables of the ten virgins, the talents, and the sheep and the goats, Zack reminds us that living ready means depending on the Holy Spirit, being faithful with what God has entrusted to us, and living outward—serving and loving others. This message challenges us to examine our lives: Are we full of oil (the Spirit)? Are we growing in fruitfulness? And are we loving the “least of these”?

In this message, Pastor Paul unpacks Jesus’ teaching about the end times from Matthew 24. While we often focus on signs and dates, Jesus redirects our attention to faithfulness, recognizing deception, and staying mission-focused. He warns that many will be misled, and culture will push against godly living—but His followers must stand firm, preach the gospel, and live prepared. Instead of obsessing over when the world will end, Jesus calls us to fix our eyes on Him and be ready at all times. The key question for us isn’t “when?” but “how should we live in light of His return?”

In this message, Patty Durbin explores Matthew 23, where Jesus delivers one of His final public teachings—a fiery and passionate rebuke of religious hypocrisy. Like a protective mama bear, Jesus calls out the Pharisees for placing heavy burdens on people while refusing to lift a finger to help. He warns against valuing appearances over true heart transformation. With seven powerful "woes," Jesus shows His deep love for people by confronting legalism and inviting them into real relationship with Him. The message ends with a call to self-examination, repentance, and an invitation to walk in authentic, humble faith.

In this message, Pastor Paul unpacks Matthew 22, where the Sadducees, Pharisees, and Jesus himself all seek clarity on big theological questions. The Sadducees denied the resurrection, believing all God's rewards were in this life, while the Pharisees rigidly clung to rule-keeping. Jesus, however, makes things crystal clear: there is life after death, life is about loving God and people, and He is no ordinary man—He is Lord. This message challenges us to cut through the noise and live with clear, biblical priorities.

In this message, Paul Durbin unpacks Jesus’s parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22) and its powerful implications for our faith. Jesus describes a king inviting people to a great feast, but many ignore or reject the invitation. In response, the king opens the invitation to everyone—symbolizing God’s grace extended to all people. Paul emphasizes three vital steps in responding to God’s invitation: (1) Acknowledge the invitation—recognize God’s call to us; (2) Wear the right clothes—accept Christ’s righteousness instead of relying on our own efforts; (3) Declare your allegiance—choose to live fully for Jesus. The message challenges us to consider: Are we truly ready for the banquet?

In this message by Paul Durbin, we explore the idea of spiritual authority. Many of us unknowingly give authority to the enemy by listening to his lies instead of walking in the authority God has given us. Matthew 21 shows us that true authority comes from aligning with God in three ways: (1) aligning with His Word—knowing it and living it out, (2) aligning with His heart—trusting His goodness and intentions, and (3) aligning with His Son—fully surrendering to Jesus. When we live in these alignments, we walk in confidence, pray with boldness, and stand firm against the enemy’s attempts to push us around.

In this message by Zack Brogden, we explore Jesus' triumphant entry, His cleansing of the temple, and His warning to remain fruitful. Jesus arrives not as a conquering king on a horse but humbly on a donkey—yet He comes with authority. When He sees the temple filled with greed instead of prayer, He overturns tables because God's house was meant to be a place for all nations. Jesus then curses a fig tree with no fruit, symbolizing a warning to those who claim faith but lack life change. The challenge? To be people who pray for the nations, bear spiritual fruit, and disciple others in following Christ.

In this message by Paul Durbin, we explore expectations—our assumptions about life, fairness, success, and God. Matthew 20 highlights various perspectives: workers expecting fair pay, disciples expecting earthly power, and blind men expecting mercy. Jesus reveals that human expectations often fall short of God's kingdom realities. Paul walks us through three unhealthy expectations (Life will be fair according to me, Things will go as I plan, and Success always moves "up and to the right") and one healthy expectation (God will always extend mercy). The challenge is to surrender unmet expectations and trust in God’s grace and mercy.