Bethany Church Fresno

Introducing the 2021 Theme Verse, Eph.1:7, we consider what it means to be chosen by God - for spiritual blessing, for righteousness, for belonging and for freedom.

When Peter turns from the grace gospel to appease the legalists, Paul had to confront him for the benefit of the Good News.

The Apostle Paul and his companions, after a long season of quiet ministry development, travelled to Jerusalem to meet with the church leaders. Paul went Led by Grace to Place, People and Passion. How is God leading you?

With Guest Speaker, John Burns, of Central Valley Teen Challenge. God is and always has been the faithful one. We can enter into his faithfulness when we Remember, Rely On, Rest In, and Reflect God's faithfulness.

The apostle Paul shares his journey from conversion to his ministry work, all of which is a product of God's amazing grace

The gospel of grace seems too good to be true, but it is the best news ever. We can't add to or subtract from it - God's grace, plus our faith, equals salvation.

Every believer in Jesus has been called by God for a mission of making Christ known. Because of God's grace, we can be forgiven of sin, thanks to the blood of Jesus shed for us.

Whatever we've been through, or whatever is to come, our strength comes from knowing the Lord God is personal, powerful, and present.

The yoke of Jesus is light and his burden is light, custom made for you, and no one else's yoke for you.

If we want to know what Jesus is really like, in his own words, this is the one place he reveals his secret: He is humble and gentle at heart.

Jesus extends a challenge for those who are weary: take his yoke, and learn from him. We need to assess our priorities, adjust our posture, and activate his presence.

First Jesus invites us to himself, then he extends the promise of rest. We may not even realize we need it, but the only true soul-rest is found in him.

Jesus extends an invitation to any of us willing to admit we are weary and burdened. The invitation is not to rules or religion, but to his very self.

Paul closes this letter with a rapid-fire series of instructions and encouragements, including the charge to be joyful, prayerful and thankful.

Isaiah experienced a life-changing vision at a moment of national tension and anxiety. What if this were the year you truly encountered the Lord?

The best way to keep a soft heart is to respond immediately when God speaks, and to encourage others to remain faithful.

When we are going through difficult times, can we trust God in the process? Jesus is always calling us into a deeper relationship with him.

To be ready to share the gospel anytime and anywhere, the Apostle Paul had to see the world with spiritual eyes, he had to know the message, and take a risk to share.

As Paul and his companions ministered, often chased out from place after place, the Bereans demonstrated a model response when hearing new teaching, but daily turning to the Scriptures to "trust and verify".

From the very beginning of the church, the believers gathered consistently and frequently, even daily. What happens when we do or don't gather?

Many people loved the excitement of being around Jesus, but didn't necessarily want to lay their life down to follow him - but that's what it means to be a disciple. Can we daily take up the cross?

We are reminded that we are all invited to pray for one another, and the prayer in faith will be powerful and effective

Are you ready for the Lord's return? We don't know the day, but we know the Lord is near. Here's how to prepare.

Plans are good, but we ought always to make them "GIC" - God In Charge - because we do not know what tomorrow holds.

We are constantly tempted to want the easy life, driven by jealousy and selfishness; thankfully we are given the key to escape - humbling ourselves to receive more grace.