Bethany Church Fresno

A life lived for the Lord has to begin in the wisdom of the Lord, otherwise we'll find ourselves in chaos.

The tongue is small but it has a lot of power, the power of life and death. Is Jesus in charge of what you say?

What really saves us - faith, works or a combination? It all depends on what kind of faith you claim to have!

James has a timely warning as he speaks to readers against showing preferential treatment in the church.

If we're going to live to know Jesus and make him known, James gives us some direction on how to do that as we Listen First, Clean House, and Act Righteously.

We can choose to face our troubles with joy, which leads to endurance and character, seeking wisdom from God in the midst of hardship.

Recognizing Day of the Christian Martyr, 2020, we are reminded that we have the victory over the Devil, the Accuser, by confidence in Christ, by the spoken word, and by fearlessness in death.

The Holy Spirit equips every believer with a gift or gifts for the benefit of the church and the glory of God.

The Holy Spirit knows we need help, and prays for us, through and and on our behalf. He even gives us a spiritual language

Jesus sent the promised Holy Spirit to benefit both unbelievers and believers, by speaking to us what the Father tells him to.

The dramatic Pentecost events of Acts 2, leading to the birth of the church, point out that we have a choice as to how we respond to the Holy Spirit. Are you welcoming the Holy Spirit?

While we might be impressed by knowledge or ability, what really counts is serving Christ in love for others.

This is how love is developed in the body of Christ - Rejecting Evil, Committing to Good, Prioritizing People, and Honoring Others.

Relationships don't need to be difficult, if we'll practice the love habits of kindness, forgiveness and thankfulness

In a time of crisis, it's possible to make a difference, even if you don't feel like you have much to offer.

The wicked antagonist, Haman, thought he was on top of the world, only to suffer his total demise

Pastor Brian returns to the Life Starts Now series for Easter Sunday. Why were the women at the tomb were frightened? Could it be they had the wrong expectation of what was happening?

Mordecai convinces Esther that she has a unique, God-given opportunity to advocate for their people, but she cannot succeed alone. What is your "for such a time as this" moment?

We meet Mordecai and Esther, two Jewish people living in ancient Persia and about to encounter a major national crisis. Like them, ready or not, we discover we are a part of God's plan

King Hezekiah was faced with an impossible challenge - the invasion of a vast coalition army. How would he lead his people to trust God in this moment of fear?

A woman goes to great and costly lengths to pour out her worship to Jesus, despite the criticism of those around her.

Jesus warned that things could get very difficult before his return. Our job is to watch, by knowing our faith, our stance, our future, and the season.

The greatest command is to Love God - we love with Devotion, Emotion, Perception and Action and to Love Neighbor by treating them as we'd like to be treated.

Jesus' actions in this section are shocking to us, but serve a purpose, teaching us to be fruitful people, and effective in prayer.

Jesus heals a blind man, full of faith and ready to follow Jesus. Do you know what you want from Jesus?