Bethany Church Fresno

King Josiah broke through his generational cycles of pagan worship and turned whole heartedly to God.

Luke 7 records the account of a "sinful" woman who generously anointed Jesus with perfume, pouring out her praise and gratitude. True thankfulness is more than words - it is active in giving,

Amaziah did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, but not wholeheartedly.

Jehoshaphat was a good king, but got himself in trouble by using ungodly partnerships to shortcut his way to what God already had in store for him.

The Kingdom of Israel divided under Rehoboam, prompting some northern residents to relocate at great cost, just so they could properly worship.

King Solomon inherited the enormous challenge of governing God's people, Israel. He recognized his need for wisdom, and asked God for it.

King David was guilty of shocking sins! But David experienced total forgiveness, and from a sinful relationship comes the lineage that brings us Jesus our Savior.

King David, Israel's greatest king, was the man the Lord called "a man after the God's own heart." That heart is revealed from the moment we meet David, as he takes on and defeats the giant Goliath.

King Saul had the potential to be an amazing king with a lasting dynasty, but his character defects destroyed everything. What can we learn about both great character and the grace of God?

Even though Christians are maligned, misunderstood and mistreated, we are still needed by the world because of God's love and message of reconciliation we proclaim.

A new take on an old story. We are focusing in on king Darius and how he was also saved from the Lion’s Den.

Daniel fallen into obscurity, but his good reputation put him back in the spotlight at a crucial moment.

Daniel, the servant of powerful and proud King Nebuchadnezzar, had good news to share, but he'd be saving of the life of the wicked king. Would he take the risk, or hide the truth?

Daniel's friends were facing a choice: worship the idol or be killed. Are we ready to pay the price when our faith is challenged?

In the face of impossible circumstances, Daniel and his friends learned to lean into faith and prayer, with an outcome only God could arrange.

Daniel and his companions give us a great example of how to stand by your convictions without hurting others in the process.

Paul had friends as ministry partners that he could send out on his behalf. They were supportive and encouraging. What kind of friend are we to others, especially in ministry?

The Lord has kept his word and did . . . exactly what he had promised.

Every believer has been given a mission to make disciples of all people. We can fulfill our purpose in how we pray, how we live, and how we speak.

The way we “do relationships” is where the rubber meets the road in the journey of faith. As followers of Jesus, how do we honor God in the very day-to-day of our interactions with others?

As a believer in Jesus, you’ve been made new, and there’s a new way to live that reflects your new identity. In our life and language, we can live fully alive.

Rules are necessary, but how do we do what is right without falling into dogmatic legalism? What does Christian liberty look like?

The believer in Christ is fully alive because Jesus has performed a spiritual surgery of cutting away the old sinful nature. We don't always feel or act like it, but we are a new creation in Christ.

Like a tree planted in good soil clings to the ground, we are to continue in Christ by putting down good roots and being thankful.

The great mystery of Christ alive in every believer is what makes it possible for us to grow in maturity and thrive in the truth.