Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

What does it look like to have a "House of Acts", where we see church alive in our homes? What would happen if our homes were full of miracles, where we interacted with God not only through prayer and teaching, but also in meeting and ministering together? Pastor Kris Vallotton sets a New Years resolution for 2018 for us to bring the kingdom outside of the four walls of the church. Revival starts with family!

Pastor Eric Johnson shares a Christmas message searching through scriptures about the promise of the coming Messiah. From Genesis to Malachi, God was dreaming for all of the nations of the earth to know His Son! Eric lays a biblical foundation of the fulfillment of thousands of years of prophecies. Jesus is the greatest promise. This message will encourage you that often God’s greatest promises and breakthroughs come after the longest wait.

Are you allowing God into every area of your life – even your pain – so that you are positioning yourself for encounters? Brian Johnson shares his heart for worship, encouraging us that God never wastes a thing. Sharing vulnerably from his own journey, Brian encourages us how in heaven there will be no pain, confusion and loss. So today, in “this momentary lightness of affliction,” we can embrace our pain and give Him an offering of a sacrifice of praise that we will never be able to give Him in heaven. This powerful message will encourage you that God works all things together for the good for those who love Christ Jesus.

How do you navigate through the new and unknown? Eric Johnson exhorts the church through Phillipians 3. He reminds us to keep steady as we move forward with God's vision and Word. Through thankfulness and joy, we press on to the future and steer clear from distraction.

2017 was declared as the Year of Breakthrough. We believe that God is releasing an anointing for breakthrough greater than anything we have seen these past eleven months. Bill Johnson goes through Psalm 16 to empower our wait in seeing God's promises fulfilled. Know it is in His heart for your joy to be complete and full.

How do we live out sustainable transformation? If we want to see change in our lives, we first have to look at the world within us. Kris Vallotton unpacks how we change the ecosystem of our beliefs through the lens of God's testimonies and promises. You will discover the practical application of being transformed through the renewing of your mind. Scripture: Romans 5; Romans 12; Mark 4; Deut 8:18; Psalm 119; Joshua 1

Our biggest challenges are our greatest opportunities for spiritual growth. What waits for us on the other side of our problems? How do we navigate ourselves through? Pastor Bill Johnson shares the significance and effects of practicing a lifestyle of thanksgiving.

How do we remain moved by the Spirit instead of slipping into dead religion? Are we fighting the right fights? Eric Johnson challenges us to stay close to compassion and see humanity through God's narrative. Be inspired by practical and biblical examples to recalibrate your perspective on the value of human life.

How can we measure if a cup is filled? You can tell if a glass is filled, when it overflows. The kingdom is measured in the same way, and we can tell how filled we are with the measure of the kingdom of God that demonstrates in our lives around us. Bill Johnson breaks down Isaiah 61 verse by verse to encourage us to represent the Father by being filled with the Holy Spirit to the point where we release the kingdom. This message will invite you to be so filled or overshadowed by the presence of God, that cities and nations around us must be transformed by the glory of God. Scripture: 1 John 3:8, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 1, Mark 1, Luke 3, Matthew 3, Mark 9, Isaiah 61, John 20

Every challenge towards our faith is an opportunity for God to vindicate us. Pastor Bill Johnson masterfully weaves through the gospels to encourage us to put a demand on heaven to see breakthrough and expect seven times what the enemy has stolen from our lives. This teaching will empower and encourage you to recognize the way God anoints people all around us to lead us out of our wilderness, and fully vindicate us. Scripture: Luke 3:1-38, Luke 4:1-44, Matthew 14, Hebrews 11,

How do we steward our gifts well and be accountable to what we have been given? The bible exhorts us that to “much who is given, much is required!” Pastor Kris challenges us to really look at the graces we have been endowed with and use them for the fullness. This message will encourage you to live for all Jesus died for!

We are living in the greatest revival in Church history. How do we all find our position and places and take our place in the kingdom of God? Pastor Eric breaks down stories from the book of Acts and the gospels as an invitation for all to get off the bench and press on, pulling away everything that distracts and delays us and fulfill our call. This message will deeply encourage you that all God is looking for is looking for a person to say yes to Him!

The Word promises that Jesus’ sheep hear His voice and follow Him! Bill Johnson gives a very practical teaching by breaking down the parable of the sower and the seed. How do we deal with the concerns of this world, so our attention is completely focused on His voice of life. This message will provoke you to listen to His voice alone!

Erwin McMannun once said, “The Church is to be the genius expression of God.” Pastor Eric Johnson breaks down Ephesians 2 and 3 to encourage us to see ourselves as saints rather than sinners, and actually as God’s masterpieces. Pastor Eric breaks down stories from great artists and rich scripture to encourage us to see ourselves the way God does!

Jesus asked the man by the pool of Bethesda, “Do you want to get well?” There are things of what happens in our lives that are so painful so when the Healer is right in front of us asking us, “Do you want to get healed?” Jesus wants to take our pallet of pain into a pulpit of purpose. Kris Vallotton practically and vulnerably outlines four points of what pain is and also how to journey out of it. We cannot always control what happens to us but this message will help us control what happens in us! Scripture: John 5:2, 2 Cor. 10, James 1, Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 18:16, Proverbs 25:20, Proverbs 25:19, Lam 3:51

Randy Clark once said, “Tears are to repentance what laughter is to salvation.” We need to have a lifestyle of joy celebrating the kindness and goodness of the Lord. Pastor Bill Johnson finishes the second part in a two part message on the discipline of joy. This teaching will equip you how to celebrate in joy and in faith into breakthrough!

How can we walk in the fullness of joy as our strength even in trials and tribulations? Pastor Bill Johnson unpacks a passage from the book of Nehemiah to exhort us to become the happiest people we know. Joy is a choice. And this teaching will equip you with practical tools and revelation of how to step into celebration, gratefulness and joy in every season and circumstance.

How does God put us on like a glove the way He did with Gideon in Judges 6? Pastor Eric unpacks the person of The Holy Spirit to invite us into a deeper friendship and partnership with the presence of God. This teaching will inspire you to abandon yourself until you are fully possessed by the very presence of God. Scripture: Exodus 31:1-18, Judges 6, John 7:37-39, John 14:26, John 16:5, Acts 2:1-47,

How do we hear His voice of life in the midst of the mundane? How do we not partner with accusation? Danny Silk weaves humorous tales about overcoming the enemy’s voice and walking in His voice of life!

Can there be life after divorce? The Church has sometimes fallen into judging and marginalizing Christians who have experienced past failures in marriage. Kris Vallotton courageously shares vulnerable stories from his son’s divorce and tackles passages to ask the tough questions of divorce and remarriage. This message will revolutionize the way we help restore our brothers and sisters and recommission them to live and love again. Psalm 84:6, Psalm 28:7, Psalm 84:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Jeremiah 3:8, Psalm 34:8, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:2-12, Luke 7:44, Ephesians 5:7-14, Genesis 29:14-30, Isaiah 61:1-3

How do we rule and reign in life? Jesus, the King of Kings became a man, so that we can become kings! Pastor Bill breaks down four obstacles to ruling and reigning as royalty. He outlines practical keys of how to overcome obstacles from our past which hinder our victorious Christian life: guilt, shame, regret, bitterness.

Jesus exhorts us that in order to find our lives we have to first lose it. Pastor Eric Johnson continues the second message of a two part series asking the questions, “What does it mean to follow Jesus?” Eric unpacks passages from Matthew, Colossians, Ephesians, and John to explore what it truly looks like to count the cost and follow hard after Jesus.

Jonathan Wesley said, “Set yourself on fire for the world to watch you burn.” Danny Silk weaves together a masterful teaching acting out the difference of the function and operation of each of the five-fold giftings: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. This teaching will help you navigate hard transitions in ministry, embrace your calling and set the world on fire for Jesus.

How do we pray for a breakthrough? How do we pray the prayers of faith? Jesus never taught on unanswered prayers because He didn't have any. Pastor Bill Johnson breaks down the story of Peter's deliverance in Acts 12, and weaves stories from his own life and other generals in the faith to give us a blueprint of how to pray prayers which shape history. This teaching will empower and equip you to shape history through praying and never giving up on the promises of God.

How do we practically build a healthy family? Kris Vallotton weaves powerful and poignant stories from his own life to talk about how to walk in the fullness of covenant and allow trials to strengthen your connection. This teaching will empower you to count it all joy in suffering and know that the Lord can work tribulation for our good.

What does it look like to truly follow Jesus? True discipleship is the call to greatness by being the servant of all. Pastor Eric Johnson weaves different stories from the epistle of Matthew to exhort us to change the world, trusting our character will change as we follow hard after Him.

When you see Jesus face to face in eternity, Jesus desires to richly reward you. What will He say of you ? Bill Johnson gives a “tune up” message, calling us to seek first the things of God, trusting that Our Good Father will add all things in His perfect time. This message will exhort you to set your mind on things above, take our disappointment, loss, and sacrifice, and trust Our Perfect Father will greatly reward every sacrifice.

How do we disciple nations? We simply start by praying for our cities. Pastor Bill exhorts us to fully step into the power of praise and prayer with the purpose to transform cities. This message will fully encourage you to step into our authority and calling to use our prayer to disciple cities.

If you could fix any problem in the world today what would it be? Pastor Eric answered this question with, Fatherlesless. On Fathers Day 2017, Pastor Eric genuinely unpacks keys to becoming such a good son that you are the best dad.

What are the pillars of our faith? Pastor Bill outlines four main points: The goodness of God is the cornerstone of all theology. Nothing is impossible. Everything was purchased at calvary. Every person is significant. This message will both convict and challenge you to dream big, being anchored in the foundations of your faith.

Kathryn Kuhlman once said, All God is looking for is an emptied (surrendered) vessel. How do we allow Holy Spirit to take full possession of us? Pastor Eric Johnson celebrates Pentecost Sunday and breaks down scriptures to describe who the Person of the Holy Spirit is. This teaching is an invitation to surrender everything and allow the Holy Spirit to fully fill us!

How do we transform our world? Kris Vallotton defines and details four attributes of apostolic people to empower us to transform our cities, nations and world. This message calls us to change your world by being an apostolic people who bring the goodness of God into every situation.

How do we pray for the sick? Every single person who came to Jesus was healed, but Jesus prayed for each person in a personalized and customized way. Pastor Bill masterfully tells story after story from the gospels of miracles to explore all the many way Jesus heals. This teaching will inspire an army to arise to walk in the fullness of healing, signs and wonders.

When you get to the end of your life, will you have done everything to discover who you are in Christ and who He is in you? In this special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Eric unpacks Ephesians 2 to encourage us to find ourselves. Eric exhorts us to express all that God made us to be, as His workmanship on earth.

How can we disciple nations if we do not understand kingdom abundance? In the third and final week in a series on kingdom abundance, Pastor Bill discusses the power of generosity, being content in all circumstances, carrying the spirit of excellence and investing to increase. This message will help you step into greater financial blessing and personal breakthrough to shape the course of history!

How do we access the unlimited resources of heaven? In the second message of a three-part series on the kingdom of abundance, Pastor Bill exhorts us about the power of the tithe, and how must worship Jesus by allowing Him to be Lord over our finances and give Him your tithe. Laying a clear theological foundation from Abraham through the New Testament, Bill encourages us how to abound in every good work that God has for us. This message will transform how you understand the power to steward your finances well and walk in abundance and prosperity - spirit, soul and body!

What does it look like to walk in the fullness of abundant life where there is always more than enough? In the first message of a three-part series, Pastor Bill examines stories in the gospel of Matthew to teach on generosity, contentment in each season, excellent stewardship, and having an expectation of increase. This message offers both a biblical foundation and practical keys to thrive so you can become an example of God’s kingdom of abundance!

Love has won! Jesus has risen from the grave, and we have risen with Him. Kris Vallotton masterfully weaves multiple resurrection accounts from different gospels and the story of Lazarus to narrate a beautiful overview of the Easter story. How does God does germinate promises which might even feel like they are dead? This encouraging Easter message will help resurrect promises in your life.

How should we celebrate the Lords table and take communion? Bill Johnson celebrates Palm Sunday by sharing personal insights on how he postures his heart around communion. Weaving together 1 Corinthians and Isaiah 53, Bill encourages us to step into healing and divine health through the finished work of the cross.

As Gods friends, we are called to make His presence our number one priority. In this teaching, Eric Johnson finishes his series on friendship with God, inviting us into deeper relationship. Step into the fullness of a friendship with your Creator!

Scripture/keywords: Daniel 9:2-11, Galatians 4, Hebrews 13, Job What is the purpose of prayer? Prayer does not change God’s mind -- it changes us! Some of God’s promises only come alive when you pray them. Bill Johnson shares the book of Daniel to encourage us to get in the trenches of intercession and contend in prayer and fasting. Praying today is training for ruling and reigning with Him!

What is the role of angels in our assignment on earth, and how does the unseen world function when we pray? It is foolish to worship angels, but equally foolish to ignore them. Bill Johnson explores the role of angels on earth, and the power of prayer and fasting. This teaching will practically equip you to pray, fast, and engage angelic involvement to strategically fulfill the fullness of our destiny here on earth!

What would you do if a leader came to you and said that the way you spend the next twenty-four hours is how you will spend eternity? How do we live to give Jesus, the Lamb, the full reward for His sufferings? One day, every Christian will stand before the Judgement Seat of Jesus Christ and give an account for all we were entrusted to in this age. What we do with the cross determines where we will spend in eternity, but the way we live as believers determines how we are going to spend eternity! This convicting and inspirational message will encourage you to live out the fullness of your calling. John Bevere and his wife Lisa are the founders of Messenger International. A minister and best-selling author, John delivers messages of uncompromising truth with boldness and passion. His desire is to support the local church and resource leaders regardless of location, language, or financial position. To this end, his resources have been translated into over 90 languages, and millions of copies have been given away to pastors and leaders worldwide. When hes home, John tries to convince Lisa to take up golf and spends time with his four sons, daughter-in-law, and grand-babies.

The most important question in our lives is: Does God call you His friend? Eric Johnson continues his series on defining true friendship with God by examining the man who was called this - Moses, as we journey through his life in Exodus. Eric gives practical points about how to cultivate a real, raw and candid conversation with God where He is our trusted source in everything and anything. This message will encourage you that no matter what you are going through, the greater the resistance you are experiencing, the greater the plunder and breakthrough!

How do we walk in true friendship with God? Eric teaches from the life of Moses narrating his own journey of slave to servant to a friend of God. Eric gives a message of hope and encouragement that whenever we feel we are in a desert, we can still encounter God and become a deliverer of nations. This message is an invitation to call an entire generation into deeper face to face encounters which will change the course of history!

What is the power of the gospel? Bill Johnson describes two powerful types of ministry and the need for both: covert and overt. Bill exhorts us to walk in the privilege of faith to boldly confess and make clear proclamations of the gospel of the kingdom. We must become believing believers who share of the gospel as all of heaven moves at the sound of our voice!

When the Israelites crossed over the Jordan River, God crossed them over into a new season where He began doing things through them instead of just to them. In the same way, as we walk forward in faith into our new seasons, God brings us into divine moments and opportunities. Let’s be attentive to the new thing He is doing in our lives and in the world, always in tune to His leading.

Before an extended time of prayer ministry, Pastor Eric shares about the faith of Bartimaeus, a blind man who pursued Jesus for healing. In order to ask for the breakthrough we seek, we first have to know what it is we need mercy for. The Lord is tender and merciful, and He longs to bring us into abundance in every area of our lives. May each of us move toward Jesus and pursue the healing we need!

The Holy Spirit of confidence in the Father has taken up residence in us, and He empowers us for a life of faith--the Bible even tells us that our faith gives God great pleasure. So what about our questions? In this sermon, Pastor Bill teaches on the importance of mystery in building our faith, reminding us that questions raised in an atmosphere of faith lead us to revelation. As we behold His glory in the midst of mystery, He will transform our perception and increase our faith and freedom in who He is!

Even in the midst of amazing signs and wonders, Jesus was constantly molding His disciples to be more like Him. He never lost sight of the importance of loving and serving others while keeping His eyes set on the big picture of His calling. Our purpose is much the same: to run after the destiny God has for our lives while daily partnering with Him to meet the needs of those around us. Pay attention to the small, day-to-day testimonies you encounter--they will shape you into the person He designed you to be!