Bethel Church Penticton

In this weeks message, we are privileged to hear from Pastor Jenni Colwell, our Districts Director of Family Ministries, as she challenges us to consider an aspect of our Christian faith that is often absent or underdeveloped. Not only will it be inspiring, but deeply practical and guaranteed to be transformational!

Can you trust anything anymore? In a world of AI deepfakes, misinformation, and endless opinions, knowing what's true has never been harder. So what about the Bible? Is it just an ancient religious bookor is there good reason to believe it can still be trusted today? Join us as we explore one of Christianity's biggest questions and discover why this conversation matters more than ever.

It's one of the most commonand contentiousquestions people ask about Christianity. In this message from our So Glad You Asked! series, we take an honest look at what Jesus taught about eternity, God's love, human choice, and the hope of the gospel. Through the story of the Rich Young Ruler and the thief on the cross, we'll discover why what we believe about eternity shapes how we live today. No ea...

We are so honoured to have Mark Colwell, our District Director of Emerging Leader Development, share a timely word with us - you have every spiritual blessing available to you, but have you been accessing it? Don't let another day go by without applying this message to your life!

SO GLAD YOU ASKED is a series for the questions people are thinking but often afraid to say out loud. Whether you're skeptical, curious, confident in your faith, or still figuring things out, this is a place where honest questions are welcome. This week we tackle one of Christianity's most challenging and controversial claims: How can Jesus be the only way to God? Bring your questions, your doubts...

Today we celebrate a century of God's faithfulness at Bethel Church. From a handful of families gathering to pray in 1926 to the vibrant church family we are today, this milestone isn't a finish lineit's a reminder that the mission continues. As we reflect on God's faithfulness over the past 100 years, we're reminded that our lives are not measured merely by time, but by moments of faith, obedienc...

Its Pentecost Sunday AND the final week of The Promise Still Stands series! This week were discovering that the Holy Spirit didnt just come to make us feel inspired He came to empower us with purpose. Too often we settle for seedless fruit: spiritual growth that never reproduces. But the Holy Spirit forms the character of Christ in us so the message of Jesus can spread through us. From Acts 2 to 1...

Have you ever felt like youve been assigned an impossible task? Life isnt one of them - God never intended you to do life, ministry, parenting, leadership, or faith on your own! So many Christians feel under-qualified, overwhelmed, and spiritually under-powered but Jesus never called us to an impossible mission without giving us everything we need to succeed. This week in The Promise Still Stands,...

In Week 2 of our series The Promise, we explore the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that believers would receive power through the Holy Spirit power to boldly share Christ, strength in weakness, hope in hard seasons, and the ability to experience God fully. No matter how overwhelmed, unqualified, or powerless we may feel, we were never meant to do life on our own strength. The Holy Spirit...

Weve all heard it before:I promiseSometimes it delivers. Sometimes not even close. Promises get broken. Hype fades. Expectations fall flat. But Jesus made a promise that didnt expire, fall apart, or stay stuck in the past. Were kicking off a brand new series The Promise Still Stands and this week sets the tone for everything to come. This isnt just about what Godsaid its about what Hes still doing...

When life feels deflated, where do you find real hope? In the final message of our UNSTOPPABLE series, we follow the Apostle Paul through trials, waiting, and uncertainty in Acts 2426 and discover a hope that doesnt leak, fade, or run out. While imprisoned for two years without cause, Pauls circumstances didnt improvebut his hope didnt collapse. Why? Because his hope wasnt rooted in changing situa...

What happens when the early church hits its biggest disagreement yet? In Acts 15, the church is on the edge of division - but instead of splitting, they choose something stronger than preference they choose principles and the result is UNITY. In this message, we explore how unity doesnt mean sameness it means diverse people, united by Jesus, on mission together. Because when the church stands toge...

What if joy wasnt based on whats happening around you, but what God is doing inside you? In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are beaten, chained, and thrown into prison yet theyre found praying and praising at midnight. How is that possible? In this message, we uncover the secret of unstoppable joya joy that isnt dependent on circumstances, achievements, or comfort, but is produced by the Holy Spirit and r...

He is RISEN and that changes EVERYTHING! What if the resurrection isnt just a moment in history but the key to the BEST DEAL you could ever make? In Acts 13, Paul unpacks the truth of Easter: Jesus didnt just rise from the dead, He offers you a life-changing exchange. Your sin for His forgiveness. Your pain for His peace. Your past for a brand new future. It sounds too good to be true but its not....

What happens when God changes your perspective? Everything changes! In this message, Unstoppable: Mission, we follow Sauls transformation into the Apostle Paul and discover how a new mindset fuels an unstoppable mission. Opposition didnt stop the early churchand it doesnt have to stop you!

What if everything you thought you knew about Jesus was wrong? In Acts 9, we see Saul, a man fully convinced he was serving God, have his life completely flipped upside down after encountering Jesus. At the same time, we meet Ananias, an ordinary believer asked to take a bold step of obedience despite fear. We will unpack a text that will remind us that no one is too far gone, too undeserving, or...

You never know how far the ripple will go when ordinary people take a step of obedience and faith. In this message from Acts 8, we look at the incredible story of Philip and the Ethiopian officiala powerful reminder that God uses everyday believers to reach people who feel like spiritual outsiders, inviting them to become Kingdom insiders. Discover how: Persecution couldnt stop the early church Go...

In Acts 67 we encounter Stephen, a man who stood firm in his faith even when it cost him everything. As the early church faced opposition, Stephen courageously spoke the truth, stood firm under pressure, and trusted God no matter the outcome. In this message from our Unstoppable Church series, we explore how Stephens courage came from a life filled with the Holy Spiritand what that means for us to...

If youve ever struggled with fear, conflict, discomfort, or sharing your faith, this message is for you. God is still building His Church and it is still unstoppable. In Acts 34, we see Peter and John heal a man at the temple gate and boldly proclaim the name of Jesus only to be arrested and threatened for it. Instead of backing down, they respond with prayer and ask God for one thing: boldness.

What if church wasnt something you attendedbut a community you belonged to? In a world marked by isolation, comparison, and feeling like an outsider, the early church offers a radically different picture: ordinary people, deeply devoted, living life together in a way that changed the world. This message explores why Christian community isnt perfectbut it is powerfuland how being saved by Jesus als...

The book of Acts is full of history, but its not a history lesson; its a launchpad. Its the story of what happens when Jesus entrusts His mission to His followers and fills them with power from heaven. Fear turns into boldness. Waiting turns into witness. A small, uncertain group becomes an unstoppable movement. This message launches our UNSTOPPABLE series by taking us back to the moment everythin...

What if the Churchs greatest impact didnt happen on a stage - but in the streets, homes, and everyday moments of our city? Were keeping our 100th anniversary celebration going with week Two of our refreshed mission statement reveal, leaning into what it means to live out faith beyond the church walls. This message challenges us to show up, live with purpose, and see our city not through the lens p...

Celebrating 100 years of God's faithfulness! What does it mean to live a life that truly matters? In this milestone message, we unveil our church's refreshed mission statement and discover how ordinary people doing extraordinary things can transform a city. Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to ask: Am I living for something bigger t...

Ever lie awake at night replaying what ifs you cant control? Worry steals sleep, and it steals way more than that, it steals peace, joyand far too much of our lives. As we wrap up our MIND SET series with this message from Matthew 6, Jesus asks a simple yet provoking question that exposes who (or what) were really trusting when worry takes over. If stress has been loud, faith has felt fragile, or...

Ever feel stuck between optionsscrolling, stalling, second-guessing? Indecision isnt just annoying its exhausting. In this message from Daniel 1, we explore what it means to live with clarity and conviction in a world that constantly pressures us to conform. This isnt about escaping cultureits about standing firm inside it. If youve ever struggled to know who you are, whose voice to trust, or how...