Bethany Church Fresno

The Lord has Given us the pathway to great and successful relationships at home, at work, at school and at church, including the relationship top ten.

Ananias and Saphira, two Christians in the early church, suffered a swift judgment when they attempted to deceive the church in their giving. Integrity in all things matters

As God's people we need each other and the can't give up on being the church together

Serving can get tiring, but we don't give up because of all the ways it benefits the Body of Christ and honors the Lord.

Seven reasons why prayer is essential!

The Apostle Paul challenged Timothy to hang on to good doctrine in the face of false teaching that was infiltrating the church. He warns that some believers will fall away, so we must hang on to what is true doctrine.

We can be faithful because God himself is faithful. Lifting our voices in praise reminds us of his goodness, truth and faithfulness.

There was "no room in the inn" for Jesus, but have we made room for him in our hearts?

The Magi model for us what it means to seek and find, to give and receive, to hear and listen.

The shepherds demonstrate what authentic worship looks like.

Sermons from March 2011 to Present

Mary models an ideal response when the Lord leads us. Can we also have a heart like Mary?

From the Old Testament through the New, we are commanded to give thanks in all things, because God, who never changes, is always good and always faithful.

The last several chapters of Acts recount the Apostle Paul's "ministry in custody". He learned to quickly share his salvation story with whoever would listen. Are we prepared to share the simple gospel message?

We are reminded to pray for our brothers and sisters who are under pressure for their faith in Jesus. Learn more at persecution.com or opendoorsusa.org.

The Antioch Church was an amazing place, well-discipled and generous. But God had even greater plans for them, calling them to send out Paul and Barnabas for the ministry.

Peter obeyed God and took the gospel across the ethnic Jew/Gentile barrier, proclaiming the simple unchanging truth that the only way to peace with God is by faith in Jesus.

The final words of Jesus to his disciples were a commission but also a promise - "you WILL receive power" and "you WILL be my witnesses". The task of making Jesus known to the world is not done, and as we work with the Holy Spirit, we can be faithful witnesses to Jesus.

When Jesus appeared to the disciples after the resurrection, his first words were, "Peace be with you!" They were so frightened! But Jesus showed the way out of fear, and into purpose

Do you believe Scripture's promise that Jesus is returning? Are you ready?

Luke 15 records 3 parables Jesus told to teach us the value of the lost and the importance of sharing the Good News.

The temptations Jesus faced following his baptism are symbolic of every temptation we face. Knowing your identity and the truth of God's word are essential for victory.

Jesus, fully God and fully man, grew in all areas of his life and personhood. He sets a standard for our physical, emotional and spiritual maturity.

Jesus told an amazing story in response to the question, "How do I inherit eternal life?" Do our action reveal the faith we have in Christ?

Jesus left his followers with an action-packed commission: Go, Make, Baptize, Teach & Obey. Will we be action-oriented disciples?