Bethel Church WA
We exist to be and make disciples who are centered on Jesus so that every square inch of our lives, our church, our region, and the world are transformed for the glory of God.
Episodes
1039 episodes
Parables in Luke: Jesus Seeks The One
Jesus reveals a Kingdom where every person matters deeply to God. One lost sheep prompts a determined search and joyful celebration when it is found. This parable challenges us to value what the world overlooks and to join God in His patient, p...
Being Bethel: Generous Lives
The good news of Jesus changes the way we live. In Acts 2, we see a community so transformed by God’s generosity that they freely shared their lives, gifts, and resources with one another. In this message, we explore what it means to live open-...
Being Bethel: Sacred Rhythms
Every family has rhythms that shape who they are. In the family of God, these are the ways of Jesus. In Acts 2, we see a community devoted to practices like prayer, Scripture, worship, and life together. These rhythms are not about earning anyt...
Being Bethel: Diverse Unity
The family of God is beautifully diverse, made up of different stories, perspectives, and gifts. Yet our unity is not found in sameness, but in Jesus. In this message, we explore what it means to be a church that holds both diversity and unity ...
Being Bethel: Real Relationships
It’s possible to be surrounded by people and still feel disconnected. In this message, we look at how the early church lived differently, choosing to share life together in meaningful ways. Following Jesus is not just personal. It is something ...
Being Bethel: The Journey
What if following Jesus isn’t about arriving, but about being formed over time? In this first week of Being Bethel, we explore what it means to embrace the journey of discipleship. Acts 2 gives us a picture of a people who were being changed to...
Parables in Luke: Counting The Cost
Jesus speaks honestly about the cost of following Him. Discipleship is not an add on to life but a reordering of everything. This parable invites us to consider where our loyalties lie and to discover that true life is found when Christ becomes...
Raised: Christus Victor
In 1 Corinthians 15:50–58, Paul celebrates the ultimate victory of Jesus over sin and death. Because Christ is risen, death has lost its sting and the grave no longer has the final word. The resurrection doesn’t just promise a future victory—it...
Raised: Heaven Full of Bodies
In 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, Paul challenges common assumptions about heaven. Our future with God is not a disembodied escape from the world, but a renewed and resurrected life. Just as a seed is transformed into something more glorious, our resu...
Raised: If Jesus Was Raised
In 1 Corinthians 15:20–28, Paul describes Jesus as the “firstfruits” of the resurrection. His rising from the dead is not just a miracle from the past—it is the promise of what’s to come. Because Christ was raised, our future resurrection and t...
Raised: The Cross Isn’t Enough
In 1 Corinthians 15:12–19, Paul makes a bold claim: if Jesus wasn’t raised from the dead, then the entire Christian faith collapses. The cross alone would leave salvation unfinished and hope impossible. But the resurrection completes the story....
Parables in Luke: Patient Mercy
God’s patience is far greater than we often expect. In this parable, Jesus shows a God who tends, nurtures, and gives space for repentance and growth. Yet patience is not permission to remain unchanged. God’s kindness invites a response that le...
Parables In Luke: Staying Awake
Jesus calls His followers to live with alertness and humble faithfulness. In a surprising twist, the master returns not to demand service but to serve. This parable reveals the heart of God and invites us into a steady life of obedience that is...
Parables In Luke: The Rich Fool
Jesus exposes the lie that life is found in more–more money, more stuff, more security, more control. This parable warns us how easily wealth can shrink our vision and isolate us from others. The Kingdom reframes our resources around generosity...
Parables In Luke: Boldness In The Kingdom
Jesus invites His followers to pray with boldness and trust. This parable teaches us that persistence in prayer is not about wearing God down, but about learning to trust His generous heart. God welcomes our requests and responds as a good Fath...
Parables In Luke: The Good Neighbor
Jesus challenges our assumptions about who deserves love and care. This familiar story confronts the ways we draw boundaries around compassion and justifies our distance from others. In the Kingdom of God, neighbor love crosses lines, risks inc...
Parables In Luke: The Sower
God is always at work, generously sowing His word. The question is not whether God is speaking, but whether we are ready to receive. In this parable, Jesus invites us to examine the condition of our hearts and how we respond to what we hear. Li...
Representing God's Whole Heart
God calls us to reflect His heart, not our own assumptions or divisions. When we allow God’s wisdom to shape us, He expands our vision for justice, compassion, and faithfulness. This week, we wrestle with what it means to represent God’s whole ...
Small, Slow, and Steady
The Kingdom of God often grows in quiet, unseen ways. Rather than chasing big moments or immediate results, Jesus invites us into faithful, steady obedience. This week, we reflect on how God uses small acts of love and consistency to produce la...
Moving from Relief to Thriving
God’s heart is not only to bring relief, but to cultivate true flourishing. Throughout Scripture, we see God inviting His people into deeper, more faithful ways of caring for others. This week, we consider how listening well, showing up consist...
Formed: For The Sake Of The World
Following Jesus doesn’t turn us inward—it sends us outward. As we center our lives on Christ and allow the Spirit to form us, God shapes each of us to reflect His love in the world. This week, we explore how discipleship naturally leads to outr...
Real Christmas: Abundant Life
As we step out of Christmas and toward a new year, we’re reminded that what’s at the center of our lives shapes everything. In John 10:10, Jesus names the reality we all face, thieves that steal, kill, and destroy, and then offers a different w...
Real Christmas: Seeking The Lost
Christmas is good news for anyone who’s ever felt lost. In Luke 19, we meet Zacchaeus, a man pushed to the margins, and we see Jesus do something unexpected: He notices him, calls him by name, and moves toward him with mercy. This week, we list...