Bread of Life Church of Fresno

In Pastor Harold's sermon "Workers in a Vineyard" from "The Kingdom is Like" series, he delves into the parable of laborers in the vineyard, teaching that eternal life is granted by God's grace alone. Expanding on previous sermons, he explains that parables reveal truths to those receptive to God's message. Through examples like the laborers, Pastor Harold emphasizes God's sovereignty in salvation...

Pastor Jason Guenther discusses the church's physical expansion as a reflection of God's work in their hearts. He explains the purpose of Jesus' parables, revealing the Kingdom to those seeking and in relationship with Christ. Pastor Guenther explores the mustard seed and leaven parables, highlighting the growth and transformation of the Kingdom within individuals. He emphasizes the priceless valu...

In Pastor Jason's sermon "Understanding Parables," he explores the parables of the sower and the tares, emphasizing the value of hearing and understanding God's messages. The parable of the sower illustrates various responses to God's word, highlighting the significance of cultivating a fruitful relationship with God. Pastor Jason warns against relying solely on knowledge and stresses the importan...

Pastor Tom Bedford's sermon, "The Simplicity of Devotion to Christ," focuses on maintaining a pure devotion to Jesus amidst distractions and deceptions in the world. He shares his personal journey to faith and stresses the importance of solely focusing on Jesus without being led astray. Pastor Tom discusses the challenges within Christianity of staying devoted to Jesus and avoiding false teachings...

Pastor Tom Bedford's sermon emphasizes creating a family culture rooted in the kingdom of God, where His rulership reigns supreme. He stresses the importance of transitioning from the worldly kingdom to God's kingdom through being born again. The sermon highlights the benefits of living in God's kingdom, raising children on a mission for God, and experiencing the power of God's presence. Pastor Be...

TL;DR: Pastor Tom Bedford's sermon emphasizes raising children in a family culture reflecting God's kingdom, living out Christ's message through love. He discusses biblical views on marriage, parenting, and the challenges families face in today's society. Bedford stresses parents' role in guiding children, church's supportive role, and the need for a community of faith. Main points include living...

In the sermon "Family Culture | Marriage 101," Pastor Daniel Dunn talks about the biblical foundation of family as a creation concept by God. He emphasizes that marriage and family should reflect God's nature and the importance of not being rebellious. Pastor Dunn encourages intentional creation of a family culture focused on God, prioritizing the spouse, and the need for unity and fidelity in mar...

In the sermon "True Power | Galatians" by Pastor Tom, the focus is on the book of Galatians, addressing the dangers of legalism and emphasizing reliance on the Holy Spirit. Paul's message highlights that salvation is through faith in Jesus, not through adherence to rituals or laws. Believers are urged to walk by the Spirit, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit such as love, joy, and self-control. Tr...

In his sermon on true righteousness from the book of Galatians, Pastor Daniel Dunn discusses the significance of faith over adherence to the law. He illustrates this through the story of Abraham, emphasizing that righteousness comes from believing in Jesus Christ. Pastor Dunn warns against being misled by false teachings and encourages living a life that reflects one's identity in Christ. Overall,...

Pastor Tom Bedford's sermon on Galatians emphasizes staying true to the Gospel, warning against perverting it and relying solely on faith in Jesus Christ. He cautions against dead religion, manipulation with money in ministries, involvement in socio-political movements, and hyper-spiritualism. Pastor Bedford uses specific Bible verses to support his points and encourages listeners to discern truth...

tl;dr: Pastor Bedford urges choosing joy as a command from God, emphasizing its importance using Philippians. He focuses on unity, urging harmony among believers and shifting focus to positive things. Joy is portrayed as a decision of faith, leading to peace and transformation in mindset. The church is encouraged to love one another, resolve conflicts, and carry the gospel with unity and gratitude...

Pastor Daniel Dunn's sermon on joy and confidence in Christ from Philippians emphasizes the importance of being transformed by God's word and finding security in Jesus rather than in ourselves. He discusses the cultural context of Philippi as a Roman colony and draws parallels to believers being a colony of heaven. The sermon addresses false teachings infiltrating the church and emphasizes the suf...

Pastor Bedford's sermon "Got Joy? Living Like Christ" explores the themes of the fall of humanity, desire for power, unity and love within the church, Christ's humility, and letting go of rivalry and ambition to experience revival. He highlights the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience, emphasizing the need for salvation and rebirth to restore fellowship with God. Drawing parallels to the c...

Pastor Jason Guenther's sermon "Got Joy? Living In Christ" delves into the book of Philippians, focusing on the transformed life and perspective of apostle Paul, who found joy amidst adversity. Despite being under house arrest in Rome, chained to Roman soldiers, Paul wrote the letter to the Philippians with joy and gratitude, seeing his circumstances as an opportunity to spread the gospel. The ser...

TL;DR: Pastor Dunn's sermon on joy in Philippians emphasizes finding true joy in knowing Jesus, not happiness. He explores the themes of knowing Jesus, obedience, and serving others, drawing from Paul's letter to the Philippians. Dunn highlights the importance of balancing sacrifice and obedience in a way that reflects a deep relationship with God. He encourages the congregation to embrace their i...

Salvation is the love of God - love made salvation possible. Love also made the ability to know the truth possible. God’s truth defines our reality. Love Initiated Initiated Truth - John 1:6-18   Love and truth are inseparable. God’s love binds us to the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Because the Love of God is rooted in God’s truth, we are separated from the world. - The world does not know God’s lo...

God Governs the Universe by Love as the highest order of God’s attributes, and He imparts it to us. Loving God, Loving People, Serving Both. Love has to create the authenticity of what makes this church. John 13:35 : “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Love is the highest. 1 Cor. 13:8-13 Love is the highest order of gifts and governs everything...

63,000,000 - that is more than the combined population of every US state that touches the Pacific Ocean and just under the people of every state west of the Rockie Mountains. It is also a conservative estimate of the number of legalized abortions since the Roe vs. Wade ruling in 1973. What does the Bible say about life, and how are nations held to account for how they value it? Support the show Fi...

What is evil, and from where does it come? Tragedies like the one in Uvalde, Texas, force us to face harsh realities and ask hard questions. There is comfort and clarity in God’s word regarding the nature and source of evil. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

As we conclude our Spiritual Warfare series, we look at the armor and weapons God has provided to his people to make war. Listen in as we learn to live in full armor in everyday life. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

We’ve seen the schemes the enemy uses against us. Now we look at how we fight – what are our battle strategies? In Part 1, we learn that, although we are still in the battle, the outcome has been decided, the victory won in Christ. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

The Apostle Paul said that satan wages war against us with “schemes” and exhorts us to prepare to stand against them. Follow along as we look at six of these schemes, or strategies, that we will encounter in spiritual warfare. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

In Part 1 of this lesson, we learned that we are fighting a spiritual battle to live in God's presence and for God's glory to come from heaven to earth. Listen in as we see that we're also fighting for the salvation of souls. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Every war is fought with an end goal in mind. As Christians, we must understand why we are waging a spiritual battle. Otherwise, we will not engage in the fight. Listen along as we examine what we, as believers, are fighting for. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

In our series on Spiritual Warfare teaching, we look at what The Bible says about an actual enemy. While we often struggle in human relationships, The Bible is clear that people are not our enemy. Instead, our enemies are non-human spiritual entities in satan and the demonic hoard.  Listen along as we discover who the enemy is and how to overcome him. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.or...