Bethany Church Fresno

Joshua and Gideon were both significant military leaders for Israel, and both set an example for us of was faith in action looks like.

God’s calling of Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt reminds us that in spite of our reluctance, excuses, or difficult experiences, God equips us to live connected to His mission in this world. When God calls, He also equips us to fulfill his plans. God doesn’t waste a single detail in the fabric of our lives and as we align our lives with Him, his promises and calling prove true.

Joseph’s life story reminds us that God can turn suffering into success, when we make key choices to become better and not bitter.

Joseph’s life reminds us that even when life is unfair or harsh, God still cares for us.

The lives of brothers Esau and Jacob, the sons of Isaac, demonstrate God’s grace on those who seek after God in spite of personal shortcomings.

We all makes mistakes, including Abraham and Sarah in the Bible. But this couple shows us how we can learn from our failures, recover and move on.

The obedience and faith of Noah teaches us essential secrets of faith as well.

The murder of Abel by his brother Cain is shocking in its suddenness, premeditation, and violence. It’s a reminder of the power of our choice of submission or rebellion. We see the terrible effects of unchecked sin in the story of Cain and Abel but also God’s commitment to his larger plan and purpose.

Sin and death entered the world when Adam and Eve gave in to the Serpent's temptation. But even then, the gospel of grace was set into motion.

The Creation Account in Genesis 1-2 is foundational to Christian doctrine, and gives us hope and purpose for life.

Jesus taught his disciples to have compassion on the needy crowds, and made sure to organize the people in a way that all would be cared for.

Jesus taught that the quality of our eternal life depends on how we make use of resources in this life. So we can live for today, or live for eternity: which will we choose?

A Samaritan woman ‎met Jesus and was never the same, urgently and boldly telling many others about Jesus. Can we be like her, and make Christ Jesus known?

The Apostle Paul reminds us we are rooted in Christ what are some ways we can feed and strengthen those roots in the coming new year?

God’s salvation is given for our joy, but in his timing, not ours. Our part is to be ready for what God may do at any time in our life.

The women in the genealogy of Jesus remind us that God uses the unworthy to work in unexpected ways to accomplish his unmatched act of saving grace!

Thankfulness is a powerful, life-changing practice that betters your life, builds up others, and glorifies God.

We are in a spiritual war, but God equips us with spiritual armor to wear, so we can resist the Enemy and hold our position in Christ.

The Christian family models the relationship between God and his people, and between Christ and the Church.

The Christ-follower lives to a new standard to match our new identity in Christ. It’s a choice to live foolishly or wisely – which will we choose today?

Living in our new nature is a daily decision to let the Spirit work in us. It’s God at work, but we choose to live in Him. We must be empowered by Jesus to reflect Him in our daily lives, blessing others in the process.

Christ has a perfect design for his chruch, and when we follow that plan, we function effectively. Each of us has a unique and important part to play in furthering God's Kingdom.

As believers in Christ, one of the best ways for our life to match our faith is by choosing unity in the church.

The Christian is more than saved…by God’s love we’re empowered and made complete in Christ, to the glory of God!

Everyone, regardless of status or past, is invited to receive the treasures of God by faith in Jesus Christ.