Bethany Christian Church

06/02/2026

A reminder from this past Sunday:

A.W. Tozer once said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” It’s a bold statement, but it carries a lot of truth. What we believe about God shapes the way we live, the way we trust, and ultimately who we become.

Throughout Scripture, names carry meaning. They reveal identity, character, and reputation. So when God reveals His name to Moses, He isn’t simply giving a title—He’s revealing who He is. The name Yahweh is not just a title or description; it’s a declaration of His existence, authority, and presence.

Yahweh is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever—faithful from beginning to end. That is who God is.

Before we can fully understand what God does, we must first understand who He is. And when God tells us who He is, He says, “I AM.” Yahweh, the great I AM.

05/29/2026

This Sunday, we begin our new series, God Has a Name, by exploring the name God gives Himself: "I AM."

When Moses asks God who he should say sent him, God responds, "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). In that moment, God reveals that He is not who we imagine Him to be, but who He declares Himself to be. Before we can understand what God does, we must understand who He is.

Join us as we look at Exodus 3:13–15 and 34:6–7 and discover the foundation of God's self-revelation. He is personal, present, and faithful, and He invites us to know Him as He truly is.

See you Sunday at 9AM + 10:30AM!

05/27/2026

Summer has a way of changing our schedules, routines, and pace of life. And when our rhythms shift, we often shift too — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This past Sunday, we were reminded not to just ask, “What are we doing this summer?” but “Who are we becoming?”

Faith was never meant to be seasonal. So rather than letting summer become a season of spiritual drift, let’s allow it to become a season where our faith in Jesus grows deeper. ☀️

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

As summer begins and routines start to shift, this Sunday is a reminder not to let our faith drift with the season.

Throughout Scripture, God’s people were called to remember His faithfulness and build rhythms that kept their hearts close to Him. In Joshua 4 and Deuteronomy 6, we see that discipleship is often formed in ordinary moments, intentional habits, and everyday conversations.

This summer, may we be people who intentionally make room for Jesus — building spiritual rhythms and memories that last far beyond the season. ☀️

05/19/2026

A reminder from this past Sunday 💬💛

Jesus comes to Peter while he is still carrying the weight of his failure. And instead of shame and rejection, He offers breakfast. He offers His presence.

Throughout the Gospel of John, we see this same invitation again and again: “Come to Me, believe in Me, and I will give you life.”

No matter how far we feel or how heavy the weight we carry, Jesus still meets us with grace.

05/15/2026

This Sunday, we continue our Conversations with Jesus series with “A Conversation Over Breakfast” from John 21.

Around a simple breakfast by the sea, Jesus meets His disciples with grace, truth, and restoration. John writes from firsthand experience to remind us that Jesus is not distant. He is the Word made flesh who came so that we may believe and have life in His name.

Join us this Sunday at 9AM + 10:30AM as we look at a conversation that invites us into a deeper, more personal faith.

05/13/2026

A mid-week reminder from this past Sunday 💛💬

Mary’s story is really a story of surrender and trust. Over and over again, she had to release the things she could not control and trust God with what she loved most.

She trusted when she did not understand, when she was afraid, and when her heart was breaking.

Even Mary needed a Savior.

05/08/2026

This Mother’s Day, we continue our Conversations with Jesus series at the foot of the cross in John 19:25–27.

Even in His suffering, Jesus cared deeply for His mother. Through this powerful moment, we see a mother who trusted God through every season, a Savior who never stopped loving others, and a reminder that one of the greatest gifts we can give our families is trusting them to Jesus.

Join us this Sunday at 9AM + 10:30AM as we look at the conversation between Jesus and Mary and what it means for us today. 💬💛

05/05/2026

Doubt doesn’t disqualify you. It invites you to come closer.

Part of following Jesus is not reacting to the discomfort of doubt, but remaining in it. Not rushing past it, silencing it, or pretending it’s not there—but giving yourself permission to ask real questions, and creating space for others to do the same.

It’s okay to have questions. It’s okay to wrestle with doubt, but don’t let it keep you at a distance. Bring it with you and come close to Jesus.

Because truth is not fragile. Jesus is not threatened by your questions… He meets you in them.

Thanks to everyone who joined us this Sunday 💬💛