Bethany Missionary Church

God’s mission has never been limited to a few gifted people—it has always been built through everyday people who say yes to Jesus. In this message, “Everyday People,” Pastor Ryan Lutz teaches that following Jesus means more than attending church—it means stepping into God’s invitation to make a difference. Drawing from Scripture, this message centers on three core truths: 1️⃣ Everyone is invited –...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus—especially when it costs us something? In this message from Mark 10:17–31 , Pastor Dylan walks us through the story of the rich young ruler and Jesus’ challenging words about wealth, surrender, and eternal life. This passage confronts our assumptions about success, security, and what we’re willing to hold onto when Jesus invites us to follow Him fully. You’...

👉 What did it look like for Mary to say yes to God before she understood everything? In this message from Candid Christmas – Week 3 , we take a deep look at Mary’s perspective in Luke 1 and explore: ✨ How Mary was spiritually ready when God interrupted her life ✨ What it means to trust God before clarity comes ✨ Mary’s encounter with the angel, her connection with Elizabeth, and her song of pr...

Candid Christmas | Week 2: The Shepherds’ Perspective 📖 Luke 2:8–20 What if the first people to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth weren’t powerful, polished, or important by the world’s standards? In Week 2 of our Candid Christmas series , we explore the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8–20 and discover why God chose ordinary, overlooked people to be the first witnesses of the Savior’s arrival....

🎄 Candid Christmas – Week 1 | Two Perspectives: Joseph & Herod | Matthew 1–2 Welcome to Week 1 of our Candid Christmas series at Bethany Missionary Church ! This week, Dylan Miller kicked off the series by exploring two very different responses to the birth of Jesus— Joseph and Herod . In Matthew 1 & 2 , we see the contrast clearly: ✨ Joseph — faithful, obedient, and chosen to be the ear...

What does it really cost to follow Jesus? In Week 4 of our “Crazy Love” series, Pastor Ryan Lutz unpacks what Jesus meant when He said, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Real, Christ-like love is not cheap. It costs us comfort , convenience , and control —but the cost is always worth it because the cross says we were worth it . In this message, we look at the story of the Rich Young Ruler (M...

LOVE THAT BREAKS BARRIERS | Crazy Love (Week 3) John 4:1–30 — Jesus and the Samaritan Woman In this message, Pastor Ryan explores one of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ ministry: His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:1–30 . This story shows us how Jesus breaks through every social, cultural, and personal barrier to reach one hurting person—and how He calls us to do the s...

What does it look like when God’s love becomes visible in our lives? In Week 2 of our Crazy Love series, Pastor Ryan Lutz shares how true love leaves a lasting mark—on our families, our neighbors, our community, and our world. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:14–16 (“You are the light of the world”), we explore how love shines brightest when it is lived out in real, practical, sacrificial ways. Whe...

God’s love doesn’t make sense — it’s crazy love ! 💙 In week 1 of our new series, Executive Director Todd Ruth shares how God’s love for us is so extravagant that He runs toward us , no matter how far we’ve wandered. Drawing from the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) , this message reminds us that God’s arms are always open. Join us as we discover how Crazy Love changes everything. 📖 Scripture:...

What if the greatest difference you can make is still ahead of you? 💭 In Week 5 of our Greater series, Pastor Ryan Lutz shares an inspiring message titled “Greater Difference.” Through the story of Nehemiah and real-life examples from our church family, we’re reminded that God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. No matter your age, stage, or situation—God’s not done using you to...

Week 4 of our Greater series brings a powerful message titled “Greater Renewal” from Nehemiah 8. In this passage, the people of God experience deep spiritual renewal as they return to God’s Word, rediscover joy, and rebuild their faith from the inside out. In this message, Todd Ruth unpacks how true renewal begins when we let God’s truth shape our hearts and how the joy of the Lord truly becomes o...

What does it really mean to have integrity? In this week’s message, Greater Integrity , Pastor Ryan Lutz takes us to Nehemiah 5–6 to explore how God rebuilds the broken walls of our lives. Like Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, we face both internal distractions and external pressures that threaten our faith. Yet through humility, community, and identity in Christ , Jesus restores what sin and...

When you choose to do the work of God, opposition is guaranteed. But in the middle of resistance, God calls us to remain prepared, stay in community, and rely on Him for strength. In Week 2 of our Greater series, Pastoral Resident Dylan Miller shares a powerful message from Nehemiah 4 , reminding us that true faith isn’t just about building—it’s about battling with God’s strength. Discover how Neh...

What if God’s vision for your life is greater than what you’ve been settling for? In Week 1 of our new series “Greater,” Pastor Ryan Lutz shares how a greater vision begins with God, relies on God, and points back to God. Through Nehemiah’s story and Jesus’ words in John 14:12, we’re reminded that God wants to do more in us and through us than we could ever imagine. This message will inspire you t...

What if you were meant to be more than just a receiver of God’s grace—you were meant to be a source of life to the world around you? In the final week of our series The River, Pastor Ryan Lutz unpacks Ezekiel 47:1–12 and 1 Corinthians 3:16 to show how, through Jesus, we are restored as the temple of God. The Gospel brings us back into right relationship with Him, and from our lives now flow rivers...

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 13:1-5.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 12:44-50.

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Where you stand in the river shapes what you see. In Ezekiel’s vision (Ezekiel 47:1–12), the water begins as a trickle and grows into a rushing river that brings life everywhere it flows. But blind spots and limited perspective can keep us stuck in the shallow end—missing the abundant life God has for us. In this message, we look at the story of the man born blind (John 9), Peter stepping out of t...

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 12:27-33.

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We continue into the book of John - reading through John 12:9-11.