We Are Bethany

Everyone goes through times of doubt in their faith. Whether it be walking through a season of questions, hurts or uncertainty or period of Deconstructing Faith how we search matters. Today we take a look at how to walk in seasons of doubt in healthy ways, as well as how to help walk with others going through doubts.    TEXT: John 5:31 -47 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church vi...

lets dive into Luke 15:11-32, who is the most joyous in this parable? the father? the Prodigal son? or the son who has stayed by his fathers side, and what does this mean for us? Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Real love always seems to cross seemingly insurmountable odds. That is definitely the case with Ruth and Boaz as there are a number of hurdles that make the possibility of their love story seem… impossible. But even from devastating loss God brings redemption to the life of Ruth and even makes redemption possible for us, too. Today we close out our series on Ruth. TEXT: Ruth 4 Come visit us in per...

Going through difficult or uncertain seasons is inevitable. All people are either in that season now, just coming out of one or about to go into one. While the season may be inevitable, it doesn't have to be walked in despair. How we wander in that wilderness matters. Today we look at how to worship even in the wandering. TEXT: Habakkuk 1, 3 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our ch...

Boy meets girl, then… girl proposes to boy! The third chapter of Ruth is a crazy, crazy chapter that has a questionable start – at best – but as the love story of Ruth and Boaz starts to unfold it reflects and demonstrates God’s goodness and grace even in mistakes, missteps and foolish decisions. TEXT: Ruth 3 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.c...

What does a lasting love really look like? Is it possible? In today’s culture most couples talk about love and dream about love but do they actually prioritize it? This week is the ultimate “boy meets girl” moment in the Book of Ruth when Ruth meets Boaz. In this unique chapter where romance has yet to set in we get a beautiful glimpse at the foundations of real, lasting, and selfless love. TEXT:...

Text: Ruth 1 Ruth is perhaps the sweetest love story in the Bible. It is an amazing story that is rooted in the rich history of Israel but is also the allegorical foreshadowing of Jesus’s redemptive love for us. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https:/www.wearebethany.com watch the full service on You Tube: https://youtu.be/Bryet9osmB4 Worship Service of Bethany Bapti...

TEXT: Genesis 2:1-3, Matthew 11:28 -30 If most people would agree that rest is good, then why do so many of us struggle to find real rest? Today we want to look at what Biblical rest looks like and evaluate how we might develop better work-rest rhythms in life. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https:/www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNE...

The Gospel is not just Good News for church or spiritual things. It's Good News for every component of life, including our work. The Gospel doesn't just make an impact in our lives it also impacts our work. Today we talk to professional chef and Food Network personality Christopher Prieto to see what that looks like in his world as a business owner, professional chef, boss, dad, husband...

What's the faith of the next generation worth? Today we look at taking on a new minister for our next generation ministries and our role as a church in reaching the next generation. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/VwfRt9LYhDU Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church...

Text: Luke 19:1-10 The Gospel is not just Good News for church or home or spiritual things. It's Good News for every component of life, including our work. The Gospel doesn't just make an impact in our lives it also impacts our work. Today we take a very practical look at two ways the Gospel impacts our work and talk with a public school teacher about how the Gospel has transformed his w...

Part 4: The Intersection of Faith and Work TEXT: Genesis 39 What does the intersection of faith and work really look like? What does a Christian worker look like? Today we look at the story of Joseph and his journey from promised son to slave to faithful leader and how his faith was the guiding foundation in his calling and work. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https...

Are you called to ministry? If you are a Christian the answer to that question is “yes”. However, in our culture we often defer those responsibilities to the “paid professionals” and miss a substantial part of God’s calling for our lives. Today we dive deeper into discovering our calling and exploring the intersection of faith and work.  TEXT: 1 Peter 2:1-12 Come visit us in person! To learn more...

"What is my calling in life?" This is perhaps one of the most popular questions people ask at all stages of life. Younger people ask, "How do I live a meaningful life?" while those slightly older ask, "Did I miss my opportunity?" Today we look at what it means to have a calling and how we are to walk in that calling well. TEXT: Matthew 22:34 -40, Jeremiah 29:4-9 Come...

What should our relationship with work be? Is work good? Is it just a means to an end? Should we do as the 80's song says and "work for the weekend?"  Today we begin a new series that seeks to examine the intersection of work and worship, and vocation and identity. TEXT: Genesis 1:31-2:7, Genesis 3:15-18 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: www. WeAreBethan...

Today we look at the last recorded words of the Apostle Paul. In the passage is a final charge for Timothy which resonates with Christians even today. His final words offer a sobering warning and a heartfelt plea about how to live and leave a legacy of faith. TEXT: 2 Timothy  4:1-5 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: www. WeAreBethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR...

Is the Bible really true? Is it trustworthy? What happens if we drift from its teachings? Today we continue our series in 2 Timothy and diver deeper into how the Bible shapes our lives and culture even today. NOTE: We had a few internet issues during our service today and as a result, there are a few small portions of the service that skip. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are looking into a...

What makes someone strong? Is it that they are faster? Bigger? Better? The Bible tells us that these measures are temporary, at best, or a cheap imitation of strength at worst. Today we look at Paul's letter to Timothy as he reminds Timothy that enduring strength is found in God. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: www. WeAreBethany.com THIS SERMON...

Two questions people ask all the time are: What is God's Will? What is His Calling for my life? Today we continue to go through Paul's final letter to see how he encourages Timothy in fighting for his calling. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:6-18 Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: www. WeAreBethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/V6u_n...

Is Christianity on the decline? Is the Church in trouble? Many seem to think so. But the Bible tells us plainly that the Gospel is a persevering faith. Today we begin a new series that takes a look at an intimate letter from Paul to Timothy which teaches and encourages him to build a persevering faith. A faith that doesn't diminish even when challenges arise. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Come visit...

At Easter, we consider three important questions: "Do resurrections happen? Did Jesus rise again? if He did, then what's that mean for me?" How the Apostle Paul answered these 3 questions changed everything for Him. This is our final sermon in our study on the Book of Acts. For more information about what it means to follow Jesus go to www. WeAreBethany.com/there-is-hope Text: Acts...

TEXT: Acts 23:25-35 Our lives are always a reflection of something. For Christians, their lives are meant to be a reflection of Jesus, and today we take a look at what it means to reflect Jesus in all aspects of our lives. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: www. WeAreBethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://youtu.be/S6yCBvAwSt0 Worship Servi...

TEXT: Acts 21: 1-15 Suffering is hard. Most people do everything they can to avoid suffering. They try to ignore it, avoid it, fight against it, or even deny it's happening, but what if there is another option? Today we look at what that option is because the reality is, suffering is inevitable. Everyone goes through difficult seasons. How can we walk in those seasons well? How might God be w...

TEXT: Acts 20:17-38 When God established His Church He did so with a certain structure in place. Namely, He gave the Church His Holy Spirit, Godly Pastors, and a Body of believers willing to follow the lead of God through their leaders. Today we look at what God expects of His pastors and how the Church can work together with leaders to make much of Jesus and grow in community. Come visit us in pe...

TEXT: Acts 19:11-20 What is it that makes someone a "Christian"? Is there a list of things we need to do? Things we need to memorize? What about Christians who have fallen away from God - what does the Bible encourage them to do? Today we take a look at a funny, yet powerful, section of Scripture that speaks into all of these questions. Come visit us in person! To learn more about our ch...