Bethany Independent Baptist Church

This message follows the life of John Mark through the different seasons of his life and reminds us that one bad season does not have to define the rest of our story. Through God's grace, Mark learned to get back up, keep running his race, and became a powerful example that God can restore, reconcile, and use anyone who refuses to quit. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In Acts 15, the early church faced a defining question: Is Jesus enough, or do we add rules and performance to grace? This message explores how legalism burdens, grace frees, and why the church is strongest when grace stays at the centre. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

Do you want to finish strong as a Christian? Do you want to run your race well? Paul and Barnabas, in Acts 14, give us principles for how we can persevere and live a resilient Christian life. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In Acts 13:13–52, we discover that following Jesus isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. Through hardship, disappointment, opposition, and even personal hurt, Paul and Barnabas continued to follow Christ because they knew true joy is only found in Him. This message challenges us to choose Jesus over religion, comfort, and pride, trusting that no matter the cost, He is worth it every single...

In Acts 13, the church at Antioch reminds us that the church was never meant to stay spiritually “docked at the wharf.” As the Gospel begins spreading intentionally throughout the known world, we see how God uses surrendered people, Spirit-led churches, and faithful gospel preaching to change lives. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message from our series  To Be Continued… , we’ll discover how God’s providence and sovereignty give us hope when life feels out of control. If you’ve ever faced fear, loss, uncertainty, or a season where your “fort” came crashing down, this sermon is a reminder that God has not abandoned you. He is still present, still powerful, and still accomplishing His purposes — even when you can’t s...

Special Speaker and missionary Boyd Stansford takes us through some Bible passages speaking into the faith of a Godly Mother. A faith that is Godly, Genuine, and Generational. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

What makes a church truly healthy? Acts 11 points us to Antioch - a church marked by gospel unity, spiritual purpose, and radical generosity. When the gospel shapes everything, the church becomes exactly what God designed it to be. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In a world where we naturally draw lines - around comfort, culture, and who we think belongs - God is in the business of erasing them. In this message from Acts 10-11, we explore how God confronted Peter’s assumptions, shattered expectations, and transformed hearts to show that the gospel is truly for everyone. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In Acts 10, the gospel breaks through long-standing barriers as God begins to shift the early church from inward growth to outward mission. This message challenges us to see that God doesn’t just want to work  in  us - but  through  us - calling us to surrender our comfort, confront our biases, and take the good news to people we might otherwise avoid. For more information visit us online at betha...

Ever feel like you know what you believe but struggle to actually live it out? This message from Acts 9 gives two practical, life-changing habits that will help you grow in your faith and become who God created you to be. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

From childhood cries of “Prove it” to life’s deepest questions, this message explores whether God’s love is just a claim, or something He has clearly demonstrated. Discover how the cross stands as the undeniable proof of God’s love, and how the resurrection confirms forever that it is real, powerful, and personally offered to you. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message, believers are challenged to keep moving forward in their Christian walk. Froward through setbacks, opposition, and even seasons of slow growth. Discover how patient endurance, active service, and taking your next step can lead to real spiritual maturity and lasting impact. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

Sometimes the very thing God asks us to do feels like the one thing we want to avoid; but obedience, even when it’s uncomfortable, is always worth it. In this message, we look at Ananias and discover how choosing courage over fear can lead to life-changing impact far beyond what we can see. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message we walk through Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus in Acts 9. By asking two simple but powerful questions: “Jesus, who are You?” and “Jesus, what do You want me to do?, " we discover how meeting Christ reshapes everything about who we are and how we live. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message from Acts 8, we slow down and walk verse by verse through a remarkable gospel encounter, rediscovering the wonder of who Jesus is and what He does. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

Following Jesus doesn’t mean instant perfection. Acts 8 shows us that changed hearts still wrestle with old habits, but God is patient, gracious, and leads us step by step into obedience. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message from Acts 7, we walk through Stephen’s powerful defence, showing that it’s possible to know God’s story well and still miss God Himself. As Stephen traces Israel’s history, we’re challenged to see that God is bigger and better than we imagine, and that a life truly rooted in Christ can respond with grace, courage, and forgiveness, even in the face of deep hurt. For more information...

Stephen’s life in Acts 6:8–15 shows us that following Jesus leads us to love people, take risks, and stand for truth with grace when opposition comes. Anchored in Christ, even ordinary believers can live with courage and peace in a hostile world. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

When conflict arises, how you respond matters just as much as the problem itself. In Acts 6:1–7, we see how Spirit-filled believers embrace, address, and resolve conflict in a Christ-honouring way that protects unity and allows the gospel to keep moving forward. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message from Acts 5, we see a Spirit-empowered church marked by boldness, unity, and joy, even in the face of opposition, as ordinary believers live out their calling to make Jesus known. As the apostles model what it truly means to  be  the church, we’re challenged to ask whether knowing Jesus has transformed us with the same freedom, purpose, confidence, and unshakable joy. For more info...

As we close the year and wrap up our Christmas journey through Isaiah, this message turns prophecy into our purpose. From Isaiah 9, we’re challenged to move from spectating to participating, resting on Christ’s strength, standing on His promises, and stepping onto the ice to engage in the mission He’s given us as we head into a new year.

At Christmas, the world sings a lot about peace, but still struggles to find it. In this message from Isaiah 9, we’re reminded that true peace isn’t found in circumstances, governments, or distractions, but in a Person - Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Discover how God offers more than temporary relief this Christmas: real wholeness, restored relationship, and lasting peace through Christ. For more in...

Darkness has a way of making our fears feel overwhelming, until the light breaks through. In this message from Isaiah 9:6–7, we’re reminded that Jesus is the promised Light of Christmas, our Wonderful Counsellor and Mighty God, who steps into our chaos to bring peace and salvation. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca

In this message from Isaiah 7, we see a God who steps into our chaos even when we reject Him, offering rescue, mercy, and hope through the promise of Immanuel - God with us. In a world filled with fear, confusion, and spiritual darkness, Christmas reminds us that God has not abandoned us; He has come near to save, redeem, and be with us. For more information visit us online at bethanybc.ca