Pastor Steve takes us through the parable of the Narrow Door in Luke 13:22-30, and shows us what Jesus wanted us to see from this story. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

We often ask the question "Do you know Jesus". But maybe the question we should be asking is "Does Jesus know you?" For our LAST After The Sermon, Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami take us through Luke 13:22-30 and the Parable of the Narrow Door. "After The Sermon" may be done, but we'll be back on September 20 with a new name, updated format, a…

Chase Vitort, our Director of Youth Ministry, continues our look into the Parables of Jesus this summer by looking at the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Why is persistence in prayer important? Join Pastor David, Tami, and Chase as they dive deeper into Luke 18:1-8 and the parable of the persistent widow. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Pastor David breaks down the parable of the 10 minas in Luke 19, and helps show us how God wants us to use the resources He's given us as believers. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Pastor David and Tami discuss the parable of the 10 Minas in Luke 19, and how our choices in life can affect our eternity. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

"Jesus tells his disciples that money is a distraction that wants our attention and many people will make it their god, but his followers will know what’s really going on and put money in its proper place as a tool and not a goal." Pastor Steve takes us through one of the most challenging parables in the Bible: The Shrewd Manager. What was Jesus tr…

Why does Jesus tell the story of "The Shrewd Manager"? What does it really mean to us? Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami start to explore what Jesus might have meant in Luke 16:1-9, and how that applies to us today. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

Perhaps the most famous parable of all is the Good Samaritan. This past Sunday, Pastor Steve unpacked this parable and what it means for us today. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and back from vacation, Tami Deleeuw on this week's After The Sermon! Our trio dives into Luke 10:25-37 and the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the question that preceeds it; "who is my neighbor?" -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

Pastor David continued our summer series going through the parables of Jesus on Sunday, and focused on the parable of the splinter and the beam. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

What did Jesus really mean when he said "Do not judge"? How can we misunderstand what this means? Pastor David and Pastor Steve break down Matthew 7 and the topic of judging, and how Christians should, and shouldn't, do it. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

On Sunday, Pastor Steve continued our series in the Parables over the summer. This week the focus was on the story of the House Divided found in Luke 11. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

What sort of understanding did the ancient world have of demons and the spiritual world that we've lost today? How should we think of demons in our modern world? How do we disrupt their influence in our lives? Pastor Steve and Pastor David dive deeper into Luke 11, and discuss what Jesus teaches and the meanings behind it. -- Learn more about Betha…

"If you are not a believer, you are not a number to God, you have incredible value to Him. Don’t be confused about what he wants from you. He doesn't want your money, fear, behaviors, follow rules, or to ruin your fun. He wants you to be found." Pastor Steve continues our summer in the parables, and this week takes us through Luke 15:1-32 and one o…

What can we learn from the parables found in Matthew 15 of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son? Join Pastor Steve and Pastor David as they dive deeper into Matthew 15. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Chase Vitort, our Director of Youth Ministry, continued our series going through the Parables this summer. This weekend, he took us through Matthew 13:1-23 and the Parable of the Soils, Sower, and Seeds. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

Why is Jesus confusing sometimes? Join Pastor Steve, Tami, and Chase as they dive deeper into Matthew 13, and the Parable of the Sower, Seeds, and Soils. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

"If your foundation is on Jesus, you will see the evidence in how you live. You'll see it in how you Treat your wife, your husband, your kids, your friends, your coworkers, and your neighbors. You'll see it in how you treat someone who seems to hate you. You'll see it in how you respond to someone who hurts you and sins against you; In how you let …

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Pastor Steve wraps up our look at the topic of forgiveness and shows us through many verses in the book of Romans how to ultimately be forgiven by God. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

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"We cannot force forgiveness on someone else. No amount of shame or guilt will turn their hearts, only God can do that. There is a difference between forgiveness and healing. Allow God's timing in healing. Human sin still leaves human scars. There is a consequence for sinful behavior, and living with a broken relationship could be ours. Forcing a n…

When is it time to forgive? Is it wrong to forgive too soon? Can I forgive someone who's passed away? Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami continue the discussion from last week's podcast and dive deeper into Matthew 18, Matthew 6, and the topic of forgiveness. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Chann…

"Christ taught that forgiveness is a duty for his followers, and no limits can be set on it. It must be granted without reserve when requested by another. Forgiveness is part of believers' mutual relationship: since all depend upon God’s forgiveness, all are required to forgive one another. 'As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive' (…

What is Matthew 18 really about? How are we supposed to apply these words of Jesus? What does it have to do with forgiveness? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they unpack Matthew 18 and how we should apply it in our lives today. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

Pastor Steve introduces us to a new series on forgiveness and takes us through why we need forgiveness in the first place. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

What is forgiveness? Why is there a need for forgiveness at all? Pastor Steve and Pastor David explore the topic of forgiveness, and go back to the very beginning of the Bible to learn from the story of Adam and Eve in the garden. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"Elijah didn’t pray to 'send fire,' he prayed that people would turn back to God. We know we are praying big when we are praying for what only God can do- healing, delivery, change, creation, restoration." Pastor Steve wraps up our series in the book of James by walking us through the last half of chapter 5, and showing us how the right prayers can…

This week, Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami break down the concepts found in James 5:13-20 as we wrap up our "Lies We Believe" series. This week's podcast is audio only. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

"Even the lowest bar of Christianity must have “being a teller of truth” as a minimum requirement. Are you a spouse who says you will do things and then gets busy? Are you known for that? Are you a parent who tells your kids you’ll do something, then finds ways of getting out of it? Are you an employee who doesn’t show up on time, and promises what…

Are vows and oaths inherently wrong? How important is our reputation with other people? What do I do if I've broken a promise? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they break down James 5:12 on this episode of After The Sermon. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"It was His mercy and compassion that led Jesus to the cross to suffer unjustly. He understands our suffering. His mercy and compassion are active in your life right now. He is near. He is with you in our suffering. It's hard to see it in pain and hardships, but God is at work in you and in your suffering." Through James 5:7-11, Pastor David shows …

How do I deal with hurt from other Christians? How do I avoid sin while I'm being hurt? Pastor David and Tami break down James 5:7-11 and what it shows us about how to deal with hurt from other Christians well. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"'How much am I supposed to give to poor people?' is the wrong question. God doesn’t need money. He's interested in generous hearts. Giving is not just about meeting the needs of others, it is also about changing the heart of the giver. Giving is addictive and God wants his people addicted to giving." Pastor Steve continues our series in James, and…

Is James 5:1-6 talking to all rich people, or just rich Christians? Is caring for the poor only a responsibility of the rich? How do I know when I'm supposed to be generous with what God has given me? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 5:1-6. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts o…

"When Jesus was crucified, our sin was crucified with him. When he went into the ground, our old nature went with him. With sin conquered, the last enemy was death itself. When Jesus rose, our old sin nature was left to rot in the tomb and we were raised in a new identity in Christ that includes power to gain more and more victory over remaining si…

How can we prove that The Resurrection happened? How can we defend against the claims that it didn't happen? Why does The Resurrection matter? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into the Easter story, and discuss theories about The Resurrection. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our Yo…

"When we make decisions, we want to plan what most benefits us. The process of a Christian life is that of emptying ourselves of ourselves at every turn. To know God’s will, we must lay our own will down. Who’s will do you seek out more than God’s?" This week, Pastor Steve continues showing us the "lies we believe" through James 4:14-17. -- Learn m…

Does God care about all of my choices? Even the little ones? This is a tough question and one that everyone grapples with at some point. Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 4:3-17. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"Maybe you feel the war in yourself or you see the war in the relationships around you. There is anger, hurt, bitterness, and discontent with God and others. Internal struggles and external conflict in our relationships often stem from our attempts to meet our needs and desires outside our relationship with God. The only way to truly satisfy our pa…

Join Pastor David, Pastor Steve, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 4:1-12. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church

"Jesus gave the world a different perspective of wisdom: the truly wise are not out for themselves, they work for the good of others. The people whose advice, input, counsel, and wisdom you follow—what do their lives look like? Beliefs are easy to come by. Jesus said his followers would be known by how they live." Pastor Steve continues our look at…

What are bitter envy & selfish ambition? Why does gentleness matter when it comes to wisdom? Is it wrong to desire to be a leader? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 3:13-18. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"Consistency in speech is the mark of a Christ-follower. Followers of Jesus do not welcome or entertain speech that curses anyone made in the image and likeness of God. What we say reveals what’s going on in the deepest part of us; anger, fear, bitterness, deceit are all revealed by our words. Our deepest devotions, most ardent thoughts, and true f…

"The problem is that we still try to define the works of faith with a list of deeds to do: Go to church, read your Bible, get your kids to their programs each week, or serve at the soup kitchen once a month. These are Christian disciplines and things we need in our lives. But, the examples of Abraham and Rahab were meant to show us that works of fa…

"When we demonstrate partiality, we expose our utter lack of understanding of the nature of the gospel. If I truly understood that I was saved when I was at my most helpless, how could I despise the weakness of others? In the New Kingdom, every citizen comes to God in weakness and humility. We will never rightly love our neighbor as we’ve been love…

Do Christians show favoritism? Where is it a temptation to show favoritism in our own lives? Does God not like wealthy people? Join Tami, Pastor Steve, and Chase as they dive deeper into James 2:1-13, and explore the topic of favoritism. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel…

"God expects his people to consider others first. Surely other believers, but also people who don’t yet know him. The way many of us engage with the lost world actually sabotages God’s mission in it. Jesus taught us not to get angry when someone steals from us; give them the rest of your possessions too. Not to strike back when someone hits you; le…

What does James tell us about "Godly anger"? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 1:19-27, and how James talks about anger, justice, and the least of these. -- Learn more about Bethany at our Website Watch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube ChannelBy Bethany Church