Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

When the prophet Isaiah declared, “Arise and shine,” it was more than simply an encouragement—it was a commission. The Light of the world longs to shine through His people. In this message, Bill Johnson unpacks Isaiah 60:1-5, inviting the Church to step into the promises of God now. While some promises unfold over time, many are meant to be lived in and expressed today. Why do we believe at times that certain promises aren’t for us? And what might the world look like if the Church walked in greater boldness and faith in what God has spoken? Join us as we respond to this invitation—to arise, to shine, and to step into a deeper level of faith, trusting God to fulfill His Word in and through our lives.

We are better together. Jesus calls us to love one another in the midst of our brokenness, and as we do, we create space for His power to be revealed among us. In this message, Bill Johnson shares on the power of God at work through His people. All authority belongs to Him, and as we pursue His presence, walk in obedience, and live from His love, His power flows through our lives. While the enemy has no authority, where might we unknowingly be partnering with him? How do we grow in trust with God and become a people He can move through? As a church family, our desire is to be a community trusted by God—one that faithfully represents His love, power, and authority in the earth. We pray that wherever you’re listening from, you would be strengthened in your faith, challenged to love deeply, and encouraged to walk in wholehearted obedience.

Honor reveals the glory of God, and every believer carries that glory. In this message, Richard Gordon teaches on the power and fruit of living a life marked by honor, inviting us to become a people known for the way we see and value one another. Honor holds great significance in the kingdom of God—but why? What does it look like in our everyday lives, and how does it shape the way we relate to those around us? This message is a call to look and live more like Jesus: seeing people from His perspective, loving others as He loves, and representing His kingdom well on the earth. Our prayer is that as you watch, you would encounter the heart of God and be encouraged to live a life defined by honor.

Maturing in our faith is not meant to happen in isolation—it’s a byproduct of doing life within the Body of Christ. Belonging to the family of God is an invitation to grow, to be stretched, and ultimately to look more like Jesus. In this message, Banning Liebscher invites us into a deeper and more holistic understanding of God’s design for His Church. Discipleship and spiritual maturity go hand in hand, and the community of believers plays a vital role in shaping who we become. What perspectives might be hindering our growth where God has planted us? How might the cultures we cultivate in our churches either support or stifle the process of maturing in Christ? This message challenges and encourages us to partner with God’s heart for the Body—to champion one another, pursue genuine discipleship, and grow into the fullness of who we are called to be in Christ, together.

We are called to love—and love looks like action. As the Church, as those who represent Jesus to the world around us, love is what we are meant to be known for. In this message, Gabe Valenzuela unpacks what it truly means to love the way God has called us to love. What does loving our neighbor look like in a practical, everyday sense? How does Scripture define and demonstrate the kind of love we are invited to embody? This teaching is both an encouragement and a charge—an invitation to move beyond sentiment and into lived expression. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to carry the love of God within us, but to intentionally release it into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Our prayer is that this message deepens your understanding of biblical love and empowers you to reflect Jesus more fully in the way you live.

As sheep learn to recognize the voice of their shepherd, we are invited to know and recognize the voice of the Lord—our good Shepherd. In this message, Hayley Braun invites us into a deeper understanding of God’s heart and role of a shepherd by exploring the nature and design of sheep. In John 10:11 and 14, God boldly speaks to both His role as a Shepherd and the reach of His love towards His sheep. What can we learn about God’s leadership and our own design from the relationship between sheep and their shepherd? How might we grow in living from a place of trust and dependency on Him? Together, let’s discover the simplicity of following Jesus and leaning not on our own understanding—but on the love and leadership of our good Shepherd.

The position of our heart is this, "Search me, oh Lord." We’re leaning into the invitation before us. In this message, Richard Gordon guides us through biblical patterns for navigating a river, highlighting two practices we can adopt in this season. What do these rivers represent for us in this moment? How can we begin to apply these biblical patterns in our individual faith walks? We bless you as you watch along. Click the following link for updates from Bethel leadership regarding Ben Armstrong: https://www.bethel.com/news/letter-from-bethel-leadership-regarding-ben-armstrong

In this season, we are reminded that God is the God of the storm. He is present in everything. In this message, Havilah Cunnington teaches about the reality of the presence of God throughout every season—specifically, the storm season. What truths are critical to hold on to during a storm? How do we stay steady right in the middle of it? What is the next move once the storm has set in? If you’re navigating a storm right now, you are not alone. Join us as we all learn how to better navigate it while pursuing Jesus with continued passion.

Thank you for joining us as we share an update on our journey through walking out repentance. This has been such a tender time as a local and broader community, and we don’t want to rush past these moments. In this message, Dann Farrelly shares an update about where we are—steps we’ve taken, what’s in the works, and more. Immediately following this moment, Steve Moore leads us in a time of corporate Communion. Grab your Bibles and join us as we gather and honor Jesus together as a church family.

In this service, Pastors Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, and Dann Farrelly share a time of reflection, grief, repentance, and responsibility before the Lord and the wider Body of Christ. We acknowledge the weight of this season and commit to walking forward with humility and integrity. We have written a letter to more fully express our hearts, our repentance, and our commitments moving forward. Read the full statement from Bethel leadership here: bethel.ws/leadershipletter26. For those who have experienced harm or abuse in any form within our environment, we have implemented a Safe Church process with secure, third-party reporting. Learn more at bethel.com/safechurch. This podcast reflects one portion of a larger service, which included a time of worship. We encourage you to watch the full service on our YouTube channel to experience the message fully.

God has a plan to transform the world, and He wants to do it through His people—we must fan the flame of our hearts. In this message, Bill Johnson shares a mandate God has placed on his heart for the state of California and the world. Throughout history, the power of the Gospel has been revealed through movements that carried lasting, generational impact. As we pursue God and partner with Him to bring the Gospel to the nations, we are called to fan the flame of our hearts in unity and obedience. What is the invitation for believers today, and what’s at stake if we fail to steward what God is asking of us? Take this moment to listen for what God is speaking to you personally and to pray into what He is doing in this season. , , , , , , ,

There are key core values meant for all who follow Jesus that are designed for unlocking kingdom mentality. God is inviting His people to take inventory with the Holy Spirit, and confirm that what we value is what we believe at our core. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares key core values necessary for all believers to live from the reality of the kingdom of God. How does what we’ve lived through shape what we believe, and how do those belief systems influence the way we walk out our faith? This message is a moment to pause, reflect, and strengthen your connection with the Lord. We bless you as you listen!

We need an encounter with the provocation of God’s love. In this message, Hayley Braun invites us into intentionality and surrender as we seek the heart of God together. As we enter the new year, we’re fasting to set things aside and reconnect with the person of Jesus. This message is a moment for honesty, reflection, and fresh surrender to the Lord. We believe the Holy Spirit is speaking, and as He does, we encourage you to respond. We bless your time with the Lord as you listen!

God takes us from glory to glory, but what does that actually mean, and how does it unfold in real life? In this message, Richard Gordon invites us into the often overlooked space between the former glory and the greater glory God is leading us toward. While many of us recognize the glory of God in seasons of favor, open doors, and promotion, but what about the seasons of transition—when God is refining, stretching, and repositioning us? What does faith look like when the path forward isn’t clear, and how do we remain anchored when we’re living in the “to” of what God has promised? This message is rich with wisdom, revelation, and encouragement for anyone navigating a season full of unknowns. We pray you’re refreshed, strengthened, and reminded of God’s deep love for you as you journey from glory to glory.