Bethel Redding Sermon of the Week

There’s an invitation from Heaven to hear the voice of God, turn towards Him, and see Jesus again. There is more of Him to be found. In this message, Richard Gordon takes us on a journey through Scripture, highlighting biblical stories in which a person heard God, turned towards Him, and saw and experienced Him in a profound way. This timely message is for all believers. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned believer who's followed Jesus for decades, a new believer, or anywhere in between, there will always be more of Jesus to discover. We believe God’s love is steadfast in pursuit of His people, and when we respond, we encounter the more. We bless you as you listen!

7/8/26 • 48:34

As the global Body of Christ, the Lord has given different churches various functions that are unique to them. Bethel Church is simply one part of the global Church but it's important to realize that God has given us specific distinctions that we are called to. As this sermon is a continuation from the Kris Vallotton's previous messages in this series, he continues to expand upon the unique assignments we have as a house. As we believe that we are a royal priesthood, the posture in leading the congregation is to train them to release the kingdom everywhere they go. Because we believe that you become a priest in ministry as soon as you receive Christ, there is now no difference between what is sacred and secular in your life, everything becomes an expression of worship and ministry to the Lord. As our church is an apostolic and prophetic house, training and equipping the saints with deployment in mind is our emphasis. This looks like focusing on the five-fold ministry so that the body looks more like Christ by equipping the saints with discernment so that we are no longer deceived and sent out to reproduce the kingdom of God everywhere we go. We pray that as you listen to this sermon, you receive supernatural boldness and empowerment to equip and love the Body of Christ and to disciple nations until the whole earth looks like Heaven.

6/28/26 • 46:14

Dads hold a beautiful and powerful responsibility to help steward the lens in which we view Father God. In this message, Gabe Valenzuela teaches on the responses of a good father towards their children. Good fathers who reflect the heart of God communicate value to their children, demonstrate what love looks like, are providers who bring security to their families, bring supernatural encouragement, discipline and instruct children well, and instill hope into their families. Fatherhood is a gift from the Lord, and when stewarded well, brings safety and the revelation of a good Father to the world around us. As you listen to this message, we pray that you encounter the heart of God and receive divine keys in navigating the gift of fatherhood! , , , , , , , ,

6/21/26 • 45:52

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!

6/14/26 • 55:56

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!

6/7/26 • 40:54

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.

5/31/26 • 49:33

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.

5/24/26 • 38:30

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.

5/17/26 • 44:51

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!

5/10/26 • 54:46

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.

5/3/26 • 32:45

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!  

4/26/26 • 41:32

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, ,

4/19/26 • 45:49

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!

4/12/26 • 48:45

Living aware of God—His presence, voice, and Spirit—is a critical component of the Christian life. It is one of the many byproducts of His life, death, and resurrection. In this Easter Sunday message, Bill Johnson teaches on the lifestyle believers get to enter into as a result of the finished work of the Cross. The Christian life is a life of resurrection. It’s about surrender, yielding, and wholeheartedly pursuing Jesus so that the fruit of our lives mirrors the resurrection of Christ. As we celebrate Jesus, our prayer is that you are encouraged to live in the reality of His resurrection, with increased awareness of His presence and a renewed passion for the gift of salvation you have been given!

4/5/26 • 43:49

When the prophet Isaiah declared, “Arise and shine,” it was more than simply an encouragement—it was a commission. The Light of the world longs to shine through His people. In this message, Bill Johnson unpacks Isaiah 60:1-5, inviting the Church to step into the promises of God now. While some promises unfold over time, many are meant to be lived in and expressed today. Why do we believe at times that certain promises aren’t for us? And what might the world look like if the Church walked in greater boldness and faith in what God has spoken? Join us as we respond to this invitation—to arise, to shine, and to step into a deeper level of faith, trusting God to fulfill His Word in and through our lives.  

3/29/26 • 49:41

We are better together. Jesus calls us to love one another in the midst of our brokenness, and as we do, we create space for His power to be revealed among us. In this message, Bill Johnson shares on the power of God at work through His people. All authority belongs to Him, and as we pursue His presence, walk in obedience, and live from His love, His power flows through our lives. While the enemy has no authority, where might we unknowingly be partnering with him? How do we grow in trust with God and become a people He can move through? As a church family, our desire is to be a community trusted by God—one that faithfully represents His love, power, and authority in the earth. We pray that wherever you’re listening from, you would be strengthened in your faith, challenged to love deeply, and encouraged to walk in wholehearted obedience.

3/22/26 • 41:51

Honor reveals the glory of God, and every believer carries that glory. In this message, Richard Gordon teaches on the power and fruit of living a life marked by honor, inviting us to become a people known for the way we see and value one another. Honor holds great significance in the kingdom of God—but why? What does it look like in our everyday lives, and how does it shape the way we relate to those around us? This message is a call to look and live more like Jesus: seeing people from His perspective, loving others as He loves, and representing His kingdom well on the earth. Our prayer is that as you watch, you would encounter the heart of God and be encouraged to live a life defined by honor.

3/15/26 • 52:19

Maturing in our faith is not meant to happen in isolation—it’s a byproduct of doing life within the Body of Christ. Belonging to the family of God is an invitation to grow, to be stretched, and ultimately to look more like Jesus. In this message, Banning Liebscher invites us into a deeper and more holistic understanding of God’s design for His Church. Discipleship and spiritual maturity go hand in hand, and the community of believers plays a vital role in shaping who we become. What perspectives might be hindering our growth where God has planted us? How might the cultures we cultivate in our churches either support or stifle the process of maturing in Christ? This message challenges and encourages us to partner with God’s heart for the Body—to champion one another, pursue genuine discipleship, and grow into the fullness of who we are called to be in Christ, together.

3/8/26 • 48:01

We are called to love—and love looks like action. As the Church, as those who represent Jesus to the world around us, love is what we are meant to be known for. In this message, Gabe Valenzuela unpacks what it truly means to love the way God has called us to love. What does loving our neighbor look like in a practical, everyday sense? How does Scripture define and demonstrate the kind of love we are invited to embody? This teaching is both an encouragement and a charge—an invitation to move beyond sentiment and into lived expression. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to carry the love of God within us, but to intentionally release it into our homes, workplaces, and communities. Our prayer is that this message deepens your understanding of biblical love and empowers you to reflect Jesus more fully in the way you live.

3/1/26 • 45:08

As sheep learn to recognize the voice of their shepherd, we are invited to know and recognize the voice of the Lord—our good Shepherd. In this message, Hayley Braun invites us into a deeper understanding of God’s heart and role of a shepherd by exploring the nature and design of sheep. In John 10:11 and 14, God boldly speaks to both His role as a Shepherd and the reach of His love towards His sheep. What can we learn about God’s leadership and our own design from the relationship between sheep and their shepherd? How might we grow in living from a place of trust and dependency on Him? Together, let’s discover the simplicity of following Jesus and leaning not on our own understanding—but on the love and leadership of our good Shepherd.

2/22/26 • 56:39

The position of our heart is this, "Search me, oh Lord." We’re leaning into the invitation before us. In this message, Richard Gordon guides us through biblical patterns for navigating a river, highlighting two practices we can adopt in this season. What do these rivers represent for us in this moment? How can we begin to apply these biblical patterns in our individual faith walks? We bless you as you watch along. Click the following link for updates from Bethel leadership regarding Ben Armstrong: https://www.bethel.com/news/letter-from-bethel-leadership-regarding-ben-armstrong

2/15/26 • 47:16

In this season, we are reminded that God is the God of the storm. He is present in everything. In this message, Havilah Cunnington teaches about the reality of the presence of God throughout every season—specifically, the storm season. What truths are critical to hold on to during a storm? How do we stay steady right in the middle of it? What is the next move once the storm has set in? If you’re navigating a storm right now, you are not alone. Join us as we all learn how to better navigate it while pursuing Jesus with continued passion.

2/8/26 • 55:16

Thank you for joining us as we share an update on our journey through walking out repentance. This has been such a tender time as a local and broader community, and we don’t want to rush past these moments. In this message, Dann Farrelly shares an update about where we are—steps we’ve taken, what’s in the works, and more. Immediately following this moment, Steve Moore leads us in a time of corporate Communion. Grab your Bibles and join us as we gather and honor Jesus together as a church family.

2/1/26 • 23:12

In this service, Pastors Bill Johnson, Kris Vallotton, and Dann Farrelly share a time of reflection, grief, repentance, and responsibility before the Lord and the wider Body of Christ. We acknowledge the weight of this season and commit to walking forward with humility and integrity. We have written a letter to more fully express our hearts, our repentance, and our commitments moving forward. Read the full statement from Bethel leadership here: bethel.ws/leadershipletter26. For those who have experienced harm or abuse in any form within our environment, we have implemented a Safe Church process with secure, third-party reporting. Learn more at bethel.com/safechurch. This podcast reflects one portion of a larger service, which included a time of worship. We encourage you to watch the full service on our YouTube channel to experience the message fully.

1/25/26 • 58:01

God has a plan to transform the world, and He wants to do it through His people—we must fan the flame of our hearts. In this message, Bill Johnson shares a mandate God has placed on his heart for the state of California and the world. Throughout history, the power of the Gospel has been revealed through movements that carried lasting, generational impact. As we pursue God and partner with Him to bring the Gospel to the nations, we are called to fan the flame of our hearts in unity and obedience. What is the invitation for believers today, and what’s at stake if we fail to steward what God is asking of us? Take this moment to listen for what God is speaking to you personally and to pray into what He is doing in this season. , , , , , , ,

1/18/26 • 48:51

There are key core values meant for all who follow Jesus that are designed for unlocking kingdom mentality. God is inviting His people to take inventory with the Holy Spirit, and confirm that what we value is what we believe at our core. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares key core values necessary for all believers to live from the reality of the kingdom of God. How does what we’ve lived through shape what we believe, and how do those belief systems influence the way we walk out our faith? This message is a moment to pause, reflect, and strengthen your connection with the Lord. We bless you as you listen!

1/11/26 • 43:46

We need an encounter with the provocation of God’s love. In this message, Hayley Braun invites us into intentionality and surrender as we seek the heart of God together. As we enter the new year, we’re fasting to set things aside and reconnect with the person of Jesus. This message is a moment for honesty, reflection, and fresh surrender to the Lord. We believe the Holy Spirit is speaking, and as He does, we encourage you to respond. We bless your time with the Lord as you listen!

1/4/26 • 50:58

God takes us from glory to glory, but what does that actually mean, and how does it unfold in real life? In this message, Richard Gordon invites us into the often overlooked space between the former glory and the greater glory God is leading us toward. While many of us recognize the glory of God in seasons of favor, open doors, and promotion, but what about the seasons of transition—when God is refining, stretching, and repositioning us? What does faith look like when the path forward isn’t clear, and how do we remain anchored when we’re living in the “to” of what God has promised? This message is rich with wisdom, revelation, and encouragement for anyone navigating a season full of unknowns. We pray you’re refreshed, strengthened, and reminded of God’s deep love for you as you journey from glory to glory.

12/28/25 • 52:04

What does living for Christ in every season look like? As believers, we’re called to live fully surrendered to Jesus—not just in moments of inspiration, but through every season of life. In this message, Bill Johnson invites us into a deeper understanding of consistency, maturity, and wholehearted devotion to Christ. Drawing from the life of King Hezekiah, we see how God shapes leaders, disciplines those He loves, and builds internal strength so that His blessings don’t become too great for us to carry. As favor increases, so does responsibility—and true promotion is always meant to bless the people around us.This sermon speaks to the refining mercy of God, the call to remain tender and childlike, and the importance of maintaining our first love through seasons of pruning, testing, and growth. It’s a reminder that faith isn’t sustained by inspiration alone, but by lordship—by choosing obedience, worship, and trust even when emotions fade. Our prayer is that you say, "yes," to the invitation to live aware of what you’re truly living for as you devote your life to Jesus.

12/21/25 • 41:28

It’s time for the Church to live like the royalty we’ve been called to be—royalty isn’t about money, it’s about revelation. In this message, Kris Vallotton shares a compelling message about what it means to live with legacy in mind—forward in the kingdom of God. The breakthroughs, promises, and blessings God has given you and spoken over you are designed to benefit more than just you in the present. We’ve been called to live with eternity in mind, and the fruit of our lives should stretch past our generation, into the next. How do we position our hearts to live from this place? What does this look like in a practical sense? This sermon is an invitation to revelation that can transform the way we live, lead, and portray the love of God. Join us as we say, “yes,” to living like royalty!

12/14/25 • 36:40