Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

Restoration is God’s plan—stewardship is men’s responsibility. What God intends to do in the Body of Christ requires a distinct commitment from the men. In this message, Jason Vallotton shares about a wave of restoration coming to the Church, highlighting the unique role bestowed upon the sons of God. Restoration was God’s plan from the beginning. His heart is for the health of humanity and a thriving Church, and He’s inviting man into a lifestyle of faith that speaks His plans into existence. We believe this message is timely, and we are ready to say “yes” to bringing restoration to the world around us!

There’s an invitation from the Lord to step into a greater understanding of the season we are in. It’s from this place that we can more clearly hear and yield to His voice. In this message, Hayley Braun shares a timely word unpacking the importance of discerning the times well while following the voice of God. The Lord is calling us, as a Body, to understand the timing we are in. On the journey of our faith, there will be seasons that carry unique assignments. The way we approach and navigate them—individually—often looks different. How do we know when God is inviting us into something new? What does it look and sound like when our spirit discerns fresh direction? The voice of God calls for a response, and as a people after His heart, we want nothing more than to respond well. This is a moment to come together, realign with the season we are in, and say “yes” to both what He’s doing and to what He’s invited us into. We bless you as you listen!

The culture we carry at Bethel is distinct—shaped by what we believe God has called our church family to steward. Just as every part of the Body of Christ carries unique expressions of His heart, each church community is designed to fulfill a specific kingdom assignment. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares some of the core values, convictions, and biblical foundations that shape the heart of Bethel Church. Every Jesus-centered community develops culture from the call God has entrusted to them—formed by His presence, refined through obedience, and expressed in the way they serve the people around them. At Bethel, we are passionate about hosting the presence of God, seeing lives transformed, and empowering believers to demonstrate the reality of Heaven on earth. We believe “on earth as it is in Heaven” is more than a prayer—it is an invitation into a lifestyle of faith, obedience, and partnership with God. Join us as Kris unpacks the history, values, and vision that continue to shape the culture we carry and the call we are committed to stewarding together.

On this special Missions Sunday, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday by honoring the work of the Holy Spirit and His leadership in our lives and across the earth. We are deeply grateful for the sacrifice, faith, and obedience of missionaries who faithfully carry the Gospel to the nations. In this message, Gabe Valenzuela joins John and Cindy Taylor to share stories, vision, and updates from Bethel Missions, highlighting the powerful ways God is moving around the world. As we celebrate what God is doing through missions at Bethel, we know that over 3 billion people have yet to hear the Gospel or even the name of Jesus. Every person is created with intention, purpose, and the unconditional love of God. As a church family, we are continuing to say “yes” to the Great Commission, partnering with what God is doing among the nations through prayer, generosity, and obedience. As you watch, ask the Holy Spirit how He may be inviting you to participate in His mission. We pray you are encouraged by God’s goodness, stirred with fresh compassion, and empowered to say “yes” to what He is doing in the earth.

Are you praying like a son or daughter? God isn’t a caretaker of an orphanage; He is a father, and we are His children. In this message, Bill Johnson teaches from Matthew 6, highlighting the paternal nature of our heavenly Father and inviting the Body of Christ into a greater understanding of who they are in Him. The discovery of who God is changes how we pray, and the discovery of who we are in Him, changes our authority. Prayer is a foundational practice designed to build healthy believers and to release the culture of Heaven on earth. What does it sound like when we pray from a deep knowing of who God is? How does what we believe about ourselves impact our prayer life? This sermon marks the start of Bill’s long-awaited sabbatical. As he shares, we pray that you are reminded of the reality of who God is, who He created you to be, and what’s possible when you live from that place.

As image-bearers of a God who creates with His Words, it’s important that we understand the power of ours. In the message, Havilah Cunnington teaches on the power and influence our spoken words carry. Our words create worlds that we are responsible for managing. What we say reveals much about what we believe, the contents of our hearts, what we’ve made an agreement with, and more. What kind of world are you creating with your language? How can you begin to partner with Heaven, releasing the culture of its kingdom into the world around you? This message is foundational for our faith and a moment to realign our faith with increased intention behind what we allow ourselves to speak. We bless you as you listen!

Community heals. God delights in it so deeply that He chooses to reveal Himself in the midst of it. In this message, Bill Johnson unpacks the power of fellowship within the people and communities around us. We are designed for connection—first with God, and then with one another. Many of the plans and purposes of God for our lives are discovered, strengthened, and fulfilled in the context of relationship. In that place, there is an invitation to love well. We know that we are called to love our neighbor—not just in word, but in the same way we have been loved by God. When believers show up for one another with intentionality and care, we begin to reflect the heart of Christ and experience His presence through community. As you listen, ask the Lord how you can more intentionally steward the relationships He has given you. Our prayer is that you would be encouraged to love deeply, invest faithfully, and continue building a life grounded in connection with Him and others.

Aligning with the divine purpose over our lives is essential to bringing the kingdom of Heaven to earth; and we’ve been commissioned to do it. In this message, Bill Johnson continues his series on aligning with divine purpose. The plans and purposes God assigned us to are more than good plans. Divine purpose is our duty as believers. How do we, as carriers of Christ, go about bringing the kingdom of God to the places we’ve been planted in? What happens when believers live powerful and intentional, Christ-like lives? The power of Jesus dwelling within every Christian is designed to manifest through their lives. There’s an invitation to say "yes" again to being the hands and feet of Jesus to the world around us. As you join us for part three of this series, our prayer is that you’d be inspired and commissioned to answer that call again!

In part, our identity in Christ is embracing the fact that we were born for reconciliation, where we pursue kingdom justice as the ultimate result. In this message, Kris Vallotton unpacks what justice looks like in the kingdom of God and the essential role of forgiveness and reconciliation in that process. Jesus is the author of true justice, and as His image-bearers, we are designed to reflect it. What does it look like on this side of eternity? How are believers to navigate the moments leading up to justice? As we rediscover the power of forgiveness and the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to us, we pray you are equipped and encouraged to walk out your faith with confidence in the finished work of the Cross, reflecting the heart and nature of Christ in every area of your life. , , , , , Kingdom Justice, ,

What is your well-worn path? It’s time to get back to our original design. In this message, Hayley Braun teaches from the book of Ephesians, providing practical steps for living in our divine design. When we have a value for something, we protect it. How do you know you are valuing your life in Christ? What does submission to the Lord look like in the lives of His people? This timely word is an encouragement for the Body of Christ and a moment to realign our hearts with His. Wherever you are tuning in, we pray it blesses you!