Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

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!

Eric Johnson teaches from Luke 19. By climbing a tree, Zacchaeus finds a way to get himself in front of Jesus. There's something about positioning ourselves to be found by Jesus. He is eager to seek us and He wants to come to our house!

Bill Johnson speaks about revivals from the last hundred years and how exciting it is to be alive today. Bethel teams will be at The Call with Lou Engle this April, on the 110th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. This is a moment when we get to say, Yes Lord!

Kris Vallotton talks about moving into friendship with God. God wants us to move from slavery into friendship with Him. Let's not only be led by the Spirit, but be friends with the Spirit.

Kris Vallotton shares on purpose and destiny. Jesus is going to look for you at your place of responsibility. It's you doing the ordinary in an extraordinary way that will give you the platform to do the extraordinary. God wants to profoundly advance the Kingdom through you!

Eric Johnson speaks on loving well and gaining a bigger heart for the lost in 2016. God's love is attracted to anything that is lost. Let's burn for anything that is lost and become great servants to our city!

Bill Johnson talks about the concept of reward. God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him!

Kris Vallotton speaks about God's purpose for our lives. Jesus knows how to take your daily process and turn it into your destiny. God has many ways to get us to our purpose!

Bill Johnson teaches from Isaiah 35. What God wants to do, He does through willing vessels. When we give an encouraging word to someone, God brings divine favor to that person. God works in us and through us!

Eric Johnson teaches from 2 Chronicles 20. Jehoshaphat is an example of someone who sought God at the height of success and in the face of crisis. Let's be the people who worship before there's ever a reason to worship!

At a recent staff meeting, Kris Vallotton asked Bill a profound question which opened up a conversation we felt was loaded with hidden gems of wisdom and insight. We felt it was important to share this with you. The quality is not at a professional level, but the raw nature of the conversation could not be captured any other way. Please enjoy this and discuss with your friends and family.

Bill Johnson teaches from Zechariah on having hope in all circumstances. Hope is the joyful anticipation of good. For every situation we face, we've been prepared and God has an answer!

Eric Johnson speaks on finding out why we're alive. We may be the product of our environment, but what are we going to do about it? We must step up to the plate or someone else will. Like Esther, we're alive for such a time as this!

Bill Johnson speaks on the subject of restoration. God's heart is set on restoring every broken and lost thing in our lives. In this service, Bill prays for the restoration of relationships, finances, and health.

Danny Silk teaches on the nature of Heaven as promotion. Ask the Lord for blessing and expansion. It's in His heart to give it, but we must be willing to go through the process!

Bill Johnson talks about love versus fear. When God gives a command He empowers us to do what we previously couldn't do. So when the Lord tells us not to fear, it means there is the grace to be victorious.