Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

God has many dreams for mankind, and He has chosen us to partner with Him and make them happen. Will we embrace our assignment to pray for our leaders and live our lives with His goodness on display? If we choose to cooperate with God’s heart for the world, He will renew our cities, nations, and world, positioning us for the greatest revival we have ever known.

As long as there are people who have not heard the name of Jesus, Christians have important work to do here on earth. We have the privilege of advancing the gospel in our world, and as we do so, we are called to the challenge of pursuing both quantity and quality in our ministry. In this teaching, Pastor Eric shares practical ways to live in one accord as we move toward the intersection of quantity in quality in bringing God’s kingdom to earth.

2017 is destined to be a year of new beginnings and breakthrough because we serve a God who is constantly progressing us forward in Him. But how will we posture ourselves in the process? Pastor Bill shares the significance of receiving words over our lives and recording them so we can keep our eyes on the future’s promises as we move forward. Even if the prize seems far off, we are called to shout for joy in all things, positioning ourselves for powerful increase.

Dave Harvey, a pastor at Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry, speaks on the generosity of the Father.

At this time in history, we have a unique opportunity to invest in our world with the work of the Kingdom, sharing the goodness of God with those around us. We will be empowered to shape culture when we walk under God’s influence and allow His presence to transform our paradigms and perspectives. Now is a time not to shrink back into a self-centered focus, but to set our affections on God and invest in the powerful work He is doing!

After a time of prayer and commissioning for his call back to England, Paul Manwaring shares a reflection on living fully wherever God brings us, asking the question “did you get what you came here for?” Exploring values of Bethel Redding like worship, identity, family, and the prophetic, he invites us to seek the depths of God’s heart in every area of our lives, in every season.

After a ministry time of prayer focused on reconciliation and relational healing, Pastor Bill shares his heart and biblical insight on carrying the heart of a prophet as God prepares to move in our lives and the world. When seasons change and He begins to do something new, he speaks to his prophets. As we partner with Him to move toward what He has purposed, He will draw nations to Himself. Our responsibility is simply to say “yes!”

What would happen if our children were raised in a house of dreamers who anticipate the voice of God in every facet of life? In this sermon, Kris Vallotton shares five practical ways to inspire children in the prophetic and create a strong spiritual atmosphere in your home. There is no such thing as a junior Holy Spirit--let’s raise up our kids as powerful forces in the Kingdom!

As Thanksgiving approaches, are we aware of the power of gratitude in our lives? Thanksgiving is a weapon God has given us--it can usher us into the presence of God and create an atmosphere of worship in our lives. Rather than being controlled by our circumstances, let’s be a people who respond to God’s unending goodness with unending thanks.

As believers, we are not simply spectators in culture, but stewards of it. So how can we manifest the Kingdom in our everyday lives? Pastor Eric shares the importance of knowing and engaging with the culture around us before we can effectively bring Jesus into it. Our generation longs for the truth and authenticity found in the Gospel--let’s move forward to advance the Kingdom!

The anointing of the day of the cancellation of debt is here! Pastor Bill Johnson exhorts us to be a people who demonstrate kingdom generosity and give joyfully. Bill weaves sermons from 2 Corinthians 9 with Philippians 4 to show how God is able to make all grace abound to give extravagantly and be a blessing to the nations. The Lord receives honor through generosity, gratefulness, and when the Body works together for kingdom purposes. Bill turns our gaze upwards, reminding us that there is a day coming where what you have done on earth is the only thing that will matter eternally.

Saying “yes” to Jesus means saying “yes” to movement. He invites us to walk into new territory with Him, advancing His Kingdom as we bridge the great divide between the church and culture at large. All it takes it faithfulness to live with fruitful momentum is responding to His invitation! Let’s be Jesus-followers who move from one degree of glory to the next and fight to believe He will finish what He started in us.

In the words of Bethel’s long-time CFO, Stephen De Silva, we are not meant to be ruled by money but to be rulers over money. Knowing God’s heart for our finances is crucial if we are going to steward practical life well in the Kingdom. Let’s adjust to His perspective so we can come out of our bondage and enter a place of strength and authority over money!

Before we can effectively lead our families and others, we need to know how to lead ourselves in emotional health so that the life we are leading is sustainable. Being individually well is key to thriving inside of community! In this teaching, Jason Vallotton shares how we can get our needs met in body, soul, and spirit so we can partner with Jesus to express the joy of His kingdom. This message is from week 5 of Bethel’s Life Series.

God created sex, and He intends for us to enjoy it. So why is there so much shame attached to it our culture, and how can we approach it with His perspective? How can we raise up powerful children who fight for purity? In this teaching, Kris Vallotton offers steps to developing a healthy sexual culture in your marriage, your family, and your world. (Formerly titled: Developing A Healthy Sexual Culture)

Culture today makes it difficult to pursue healthy and whole family. We at Bethel have a mandate to raise up believers who think differently and do family well! Olivia Shupe, Amy Gagnon, and Bill Johnson join Eric and Candace Johnson for a panel on parenting in the Kingdom, sharing how to partner with God in parenting and how to push our children into the arms of the Father.

Jesus reconciled us to God so we could reconcile to one another. How can we repair the broken relationships in our lives? More than owning up what we did, reconciliation means understanding how our actions affect other people. In this life series teaching, Barry and Lori Byrne of Nothing Hidden Ministries explain the spiritual importance of forgiveness and share helpful steps to reconciliation so we can live lives marked by abundant relationships. (Previously titled: Reconciliation and Forgiveness)

We pray “Our Father” for a reason--the Kingdom of God is founded on relationships. Family is a prophetic picture of God’s love for the church. He designed family not only to establish order, but to release life and give us a glimpse into the abundance He has for us. Through connecting with the church as family, we can both ignite and sustain revival, bringing God’s Kingdom to our Earth in an amazing way. (Previously titled: The Family of God)

In our fast-paced culture, trends come and go like the wind. But God calls us to articulate the timeless message of the Gospel, one that outlasts trends and permeates the world around us. In this message, Pastor Eric explains the timelessness of the Gospel of Jesus, equipping us to keep Him at the core of all we do so we can truly impact culture.

Isaiah prophesied that there would be no end to the increase of Christ’s government or of peace. But what does it look like for His government of peace to increase, and how can we use our Kingdom influence to make it happen? In this teaching, Kris Vallotton addresses ten things we need to remember about God’s way of governing and encourages us in how to most powerfully use our God-given freedom to bring about change in our nation and our world.

All authority on Heaven and Earth has been given to Jesus. He took the keys of dominion on earth from the devil so we could partner with him to rule the world, discipling cities and nations. In this timely message, Kris Vallotton shares the nature of God’s government and Kingdom and how we as sons and daughters can catalyze Kingdom momentum as the light of the world.

Eric Johnson teaches on the sermon on the mount. There are four parts to the story: house, sand, rock, and weather. God is building something in you--if you hear and do, you’ll build something beautiful, but if you hear and don’t, you’ll build on sand. Are you building your house on sand or rock? Let’s build our lives on the solid foundation of Jesus.

Every believer has been called to live in the prophetic, and God designed us to practice it in the context of covenant relationships. When we walk in the prophetic with others, we have access to a wider inheritance--someone else’s breakthrough becomes our own. As we encourage and equip others in the Word of God, God releases divine favor in them, and they are empowered to make otherwise impossible changes in their lives.

We were created to behold and reflect the glory of God as we live boldly and courageously with the Lord. God designed our courage to have a profound effect on the movement of the Kingdom, releasing others into a greater degree of hope and purpose. Let’s rise up and run toward the front lines of battle and move Heaven to earth with how we live our lives!

The war between good and evil is evident everywhere we turn, and it is crucial that as believers we learn to exercise discernment. In this sermon, Danny Silk explains what discernment is by exploring what discernment isn’t. It’s not pointing fingers, judging, or being easily offended. True discernment is putting the fruits of righteousness on display, and it starts in the heart and works its way out.

We were designed for relationships. It’s in our DNA to crave intimacy, yet so many of us miss out on the joy of true connection because we’ve built walls to protect ourselves from hurt. Drawing from social scientist Brene Brown’s research and scriptural principles, Kris Vallotton explains the significance of belonging, and encourages us as a body to live with vulnerability so we can experience lasting connection with God and others.

We are co-laborers with God, invited into a radical destiny of making our world look like Heaven alongside Him. Paul addresses the sacred and secular divide all too common in our culture, unveiling it as a disempowering and damaging worldview that can keep us from effecting change around us. When we realize there is no more “spiritual” vocation, we are empowered to marry the supernatural and natural in our everyday lives as we move toward our destiny!

In this insightful, heart-provoking message, Pastor Bill addresses the recent turmoil in the U.S. with Biblical truth from 2 Chronicles 7:14. As God’s sons and daughters, we’ve been invited to contend for the well-being of our nation through intercession. The Lord wants to transform our land from the inside out, healing deep fractures and systemic issues. We are called to partner with a spirit of humility to listen, pray, and move forward in faith until we see God’s Kingdom bring light to America.

So many of us want our lives to change, but working from the outside in will never catalyze the changes we are searching for. In Romans 12:2, God tells us our lives are transformed when we change from the inside out, starting with our minds. Kris Vallotton provides practical ways to gain control over our minds and bring lasting transformation to our lives, one thought at a time.

Paul encourages us in Ephesians 5 to sing Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. In this message, Pastor Bill unpacks the significance of singing a new song to the Lord--the spontaneous songs of our Spirit we cry out to Him, even in the battle. We are called to lift our heads to Him, enjoying His Presence while He fights the powers of darkness on our behalf. We attract breakthrough from a position of worship!

It’s not a one-time impartation. Integrity is a personal process of character built day by day. We live in an age where norms and morals are being redefined, so it is crucial we tune in to the Spirit and allow Him to tighten up the values we may have allowed to get loose over time. The world around us longs for us to be a people of integrity as we remain true to what we value the most. Let’s contend for Jesus to get His full reward with the way we live our lives!

What’s the difference between provision and abundance? It all starts with renewing our minds. God wants to give us abundantly more than we expect, yet so many of us struggle to accept what He longs to offer us because we are satisfied with just enough. Once we start to believe that God offers us His best, He responds to our faith with abundance. Let’s build a culture that celebrates God’s heart to radically bless His people!

We are God’s workmanship, created to walk in the good works He prepared. Jesus is clear, though, that we are fruitful only when we unite with Him--the branches we bear are an extension of a connection with the vine. Pastor Eric Johnson explains how the Father longs to prune us to bear more fruit and stir revival in the world around us with our good works as we step into the fullness of our destiny.

Wealth doesn’t always reflect our relationship with God, but sometimes, it’s a fruit of how we view Him and ourselves. When we live from our identity as sons and daughters of the king, postured in hope and faith for what God can do, our lives attract God’s Kingdom. Kris Vallotton speaks on the correlation between wealth and faith, encouraging believers in a fresh, identity-based perspective on money.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. One thing faith isn’t? Idle. We were designed for a dynamic, ongoing faith, the kind that stretches us beyond what we can see into a new degree of glory, especially in difficult situations. When discouragement moves toward us, we have a choice: give in to defeat, or ask God to increase our faith. Let’s be a people who always ask for a greater measure!

When the crowds surrounding Jesus asked about the works of the Kingdom, His answer disarmed them: “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him who sent me.” As believers, our power and works come from the Presence—knowing and being filled with His perfect love. We are inspired and equipped to repent and step into good works from that place, not the other way around. He is the Bread of Life, so let us feast on His goodness, in trials and in celebration.

In this light-hearted but insightful conversation, Kris and Kathy Vallotton encourage moms on Mother’s Day, sharing wisdom they’ve gleaned together in their parenting journey. God has entrusted us with children to raise up into Him, and it’s our privilege to partner with Him to bring Heaven to Earth through our parenting!

Changing the world begins with a burden. Like Habakkuk, we have a mandate to take what breaks our hearts and translate it into action--into a song God has called forth. Danny Silk invites us to move from powerless complaints to good works, partnering with Heaven to catalyze the changes the world aches for. As we align our perspective on injustice with God’s, we are empowered to live a powerful story!

Living as salt and light means flavoring the world around us with the love of God. But how can we manifest Kingdom culture in our cities if we’re too busy judging people? How can we be a safe place for others when our opinions get in the way of trusting connection? Pastor Eric Johnson invites us to a shift in perspective: what if, instead of an “us vs. them” mentality, we started thinking like “we”? When align with Heaven in the way we view and love non-believers, we’ll find ourselves with renewed favor and influence--places of refuge for the ones God loves.

Too often we restrain ourselves by complicating simple decisions when God offers us a spacious, free life. If we find ourselves confined, we’ve probably misunderstood the will of God, who no longer calls us servants, but friends! Pastor Eric Johnson illustrates the Lord’s true will for us with scripture, empowering us to walk in a new level of relationship with Him based on His heart and values.

Bill Johnson, Eric Johnson and Dann Farrelly talk about their experience at the Azusa Now event in Los Angeles. Hundreds of thousands made history as they gathered to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Azusa Street Outpouring. A new generation of hungry believers came together again to ask God for more!

Eric Johnson & Lauren Vallotton tag-team speaking on Jesus as Lord in every area of our life. In Philippians, Paul says his contentment wasn't based on what Jesus did or was about to do. It was based on the fact that Jesus exists. Being content simply because He's alive is the key that allows us to thrive in any season!

Bill Johnson shares about the resurrection of Jesus. The only possible payment to wipe out the power of sin in our lives is what Jesus did on the cross, and He rose so that we would know what eternal life is - starting now. Our life as a believer is to continually demonstrate that He lives!

Candace Johnson talks about Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Fear comes, but it's what we do with it that matters. Being in His presence allows us to stay in peace.

Bill Johnson speaks on biblical honor. God is releasing a grace to change things and we don't want to miss it!

Bill Johnson continues speaking on courage. The fear of man is something the Lord wants to deliver us from. We were destined for courage!

Danny Silk talks about walking humbly with our Father. We can't have intimacy without humility. As we humble ourselves, God will fill us with His strength and love.

Eric Johnson speaks on increasing in faith. It's important to expose ourselves to people who have faith in a measure that we currently don't have. Let's ask God to give us a heart to learn what it means to walk in faith!

Eric and Candace Johnson celebrate Bill and Beni's 20th anniversary at Bethel.

Beni Johnson shares prophetic words for 2016. This is a year to be grateful, excited and expectant. God is ready to meet our promises!