Have you ever tried to wear pants that were too big without a belt? Its quite hard to keep them up without something to hold them on. And so why does Paul start with the Belt of Truth? What is so important with truth that it is worth being the first piece of Armour that we should put on? Its one of the smallest pieces, but one of vital importance t…

Why do people fight? These days it seems there are endless reasons! Usually, people fight because they feel they have a point they want to prove, a position of power theyre trying to preserve or a passion for someone or something they want to protect. Most often in our day to day lives, its because they feel provoked. Scripture repeatedly tells us …

Happy Canada Day weekend! As we celebrate and pray for our nation we are also blessed to have Zach & Megan Wylie, our global workers in Thailand share on their work, our call and our why.Por Bethel Church Penticton

Do you ever find yourself craving simplicity? In a world filled with non-stop access to information and voices clamouring for our attention, we long for simplicity - Spare me the details!. As we wrap up our journey through the book of Hebrews today, having looked in detail at the GREATNESS OF JESUS, well see that there is a very simple response req…

Please secure all loose articles. These signs are plastered around every rollercoaster at every theme park across the country, but what about the rollercoaster of life? When life starts moving and shaking with all its twists and turns, ups and downs, the things weve trusted and put our faith in get shaken - what are you supposed to do when the thin…

Where do you find the strength, courage and determination to keep going when youre tired, have given your all and want to give up?Where do you find the motivation to keep going when life gets tough and it feels like your faith is wearing thin?These are the questions Hebrews 12 aims to help us answer as we push through when we feel weve hit the wall…

Gods covenant and his promises are never about one generation, one person, one church, one nation. They are always meant to be passed on and He wants us to be blessed by being part of it. In todays message our guest, Pastor Dave Funk, inspires us to be part of Gods purposes by being carriers of Gods blessing.…

Have you ever lost your confidence? We love watching people perform and accomplish great things under pressure. Under pressure, it seems, some peoples confidence increases while for others it craters. Life, with all its challenging situations and seasons, brings us lots of unwanted pressure in various forms; the question isnt will you face pressure…

Lord, I need patience, and I need it now! As a culture accustomed to instant gratification, we dont do so well with waiting. Were used to things moving at the "speed of light." When it comes to the Kingdom of God, things seem to move at a much different pace - the speed of a seed planted in the ground. A seed that involves process, discipline and a…

Star Wars episode 4 is by far the best Star Wars movie. You can disagree all you want, but there is something about the introduction of all the characters and the building of hope in the next generation of the Jedi coming. We all hope for things at different points of our lives, but there is a hope that we have as followers of Jesus that is greater…

Ask a kid what the best parts of being an adult are and youll get some great answers, mostly about being free to do whatever you want to do with no one to tell you differently. Ask an adult what its really like and youll get a much different picture. Adulting doesnt bring the freedom we dreamed of as kids, but pressures and responsibilities that mi…

We live in a FOMO driven culture. The "fear of missing out" drives so much of what we do: the fear of missing out on opportunities and promotions at work, the fear of missing out on potential earnings to secure out future, the the fear of missing out on the luxuries and experiences of our neighbours, the fear of missing out on the approval of our f…

How healthy is your heart? We all know someone who was suffered a heart attack, seemingly out of the blue, but there are preventative tests, signs and symptoms that can alert us that maybe things arent as they should be. Keeping your heart healthy and fresh is just as important spiritually as it is physically as well see today in Hebrews 3.…

How do you get from where you are to where you want to be? Its a question we ask ourselves every day in one form or another. But what do you do when where you want to be seems like such a big leap from where you are? Every big leap is a series of small steps we take with intention. But you know what doesnt take intention? Drifting - all you gotta d…

We love ranking things! From the best place to get a haircut, to the best coffee in town, we give priority and preference to the things we think are greater. Ranking things is one of the ways we bring structure and order to our lives; comparing one thing to another and determining their place in the order. Every once in a while there will be someth…

A picture is worth a thousand words. Marketers know this, and there is no greater technique in their toolbox than the power of before after pictures. These contrasting images are meant to get us dreaming about what could be and create confidence in the promised result. This Easter weekend we are presented again with the worlds greatest and most fam…

What drives you to push through when things are difficult? Motivates you to get involve when you dont need to? Inspires you to serve others when it isnt self-serving? Keeps you growing? As Jesus was approaching Jerusalem and his impending cross he did so with intentionality despite everything persuading him not to. In todays message well see how Je…

When was the last time you failed? Weve all experienced failure in our lives; in personal accomplishments, in commitments, in our convictions. When we fail we can keep pushing forward, ignoring it like nothing happened, we can let it sideline us and keep us from moving forward or we can find healing and wholeness. In todays message well see a contr…

Are you the type of person to fully believe when someone tells you something crazy? Or are you naturally someone who will start to think of all the things in the story that could have been embellished? We all experience doubt. It is a fact of life. So how do we, as followers of Jesus, overcome doubt?…

Have you ever felt on "edge"? We use the phrase to describe the feeling of being uneasy, uncertain, even overwhelmed. It's when you feel like you're on the edge of what you feel you can handle, the edge of your emotions, the edge of your courage, even the edge of your faith. When life brings you hardship, what can you do to keep from being overcome…

How we perceive God affects how we relate to God, and with a name like the Holy Spirit or the "Holy Ghost" for all the old school folks, its easy to understand why theres a lot of confusion about the third person of the trinity. The best way to get to know and understand someone better is to learn about their priorities and how to partner with them…

Have you ever felt like you were given an impossible mission? A task that seemed like you werent set up for success, but to fail? It can be frustrating because no matter how hard you work to overcome the challenges in front of you, it seems like a no win situation. Jesus has called us to be his witnesses, building the church and advancing the Kingd…

As Jesus ascended into heaven, he left us with a gift, the greatest gift we could receive on this side of eternity: the very Spirit of God. While many people are aware of the Holy Spirit's presence in the trinity, theres a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about the Spirits role in our everyday lives. Many of us mistakenly think of the Holy Spi…

Were always looking for an advantage, an edge to help us move forward toward our goals. Tips, tricks, insider knowledge, coaching, advice. Sometimes were skeptical and need to be convinced that the advice were getting will actually help. Thats how Jesus followers felt when he said he was giving them an advantage as well see today as we kick off a n…

Whats the best piece of advice youve been given? Life experiences have a way of teaching you things that, when youve learned their lessons, you want to share with others so that maybe they can avoid having to learn the hard way. As we wrap up our New Years sermon series Soul Detox, well be sitting at the feet of someone the Bible describes as the w…

Youre gonna wanna know this Have you ever had someone tell you that? They know something you dont, that they know youre going to need to know in the future. They also know that youre probably not going to pay attention to or remember something you dont think applies to you. As we continue our series Soul Detox, were coming to a subject many of us w…

What gets you down? Studies have found that many people today report living with a constant low-grade depression; a sense, not that anything is wrong specifically, but that somethings not quite right. It might surprise how often the Bible addresses these feelings, as well see today as Pastor Jeremy continues in week 2 of our series, Soul Detox."…

Are you someone who can't sit still? Whose mind and soul is wound up with worry and stress? There is a solution to this constant stress, and that is found in our Lord. How do we find and stay within this rest? This morning, Pastor Riley shows us how to start 2024 the right way.Por Riley Berthaudin

As we come to the end of 2023, we reflect on all the blessings, challenges and regrets that have made up our year and look to the future with fresh hope, anticipation and resolve. In this message, Pastor Jeremy challenges us to rethink some perspectives and embrace a paradigm shift that will shape 2024 to be one of our best years ever!…

Merry Christmas! Were so glad to have you join us for one of our favourite services of the year as we turn our attention from whats in the oven, under the tree and on our to-do lists to the mangerand Gods incredible gift to us.Por Jeremy Bates

You think you know somebody! Ever said those words?! Whether in dismay or in joyful surprise, even the most consistent and predictable people have a way of letting us in on facts or actions that leave us wondering how well we know them sometimes. When it comes to God, Hes always revealing Himself to us in new and surprising ways, consistent with hi…

Were counting down the days til Christmas! From Christmas in July events, decor in stores starting in October, Black Friday deals in November, and Boxing day sales now incredibly starting on the first of December, it seems like the wait is soooo long! Waiting has always been a part of the Advent season - for those who first received its promise, fo…

Have you ever gotten bad advice? You need to be careful who you listen to even well-meaning people you trust can lead you astray! This Christmas season were looking at Gods perfect gift to the world, foretold 700 years before the Christmas scene unfolded in a manger, and how that gift is for us today, and one attribute of our Saviour is that he is …

You made your bed, now you have to lie in it, or so the saying goes. It is supposed to mean that the decisions we make, the paths we choose to take, and the outcomes they produce, are our responsibility. Some beds are incredibly comfortable, but this saying only pops up when the results are unfavourable. In todays message, well see how God shows up…

When was the last time your were thrown for a loop? You know, flabbergasted, befuddled, perplexed by the unpredictable? You just never know what someone is going to DO and you never know what someone is going to SAY, and every once in a while it can leave you asking What is happening right now?But what are you supposed to do when its God who seems …

Have you ever had someone speak on your behalf? How did it go? Have you ever found yourself unable to speak for yourself? Sometimes we find ourselves in a place in life where we need others to stand in the gap and pray on our behalf.Por Kiersten Berthaudin

Have you ever found yourself stuck, waffling between two options? Making choices can be hard, even paralyzing at times! We dont want to make the wrong choice. Occasionally, there is no wrong decision. What are we supposed to do?! It sometimes seems like it would be easier if someone else would choose for us! But some choices are ones only we can ma…

Ever wished you could have a fresh start, a do over? Youve probably had some fresh starts and do-overs that you wished you didnt have to have, but whether your new beginning has you excited or unsettled, you can be sure of one thing - God is the God of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings as well see in this message as we continue our ALTARS series.…

Celebration - some of us are great at it, while others are admittedly bad at celebrating. Whether its because we tend to minimize accomplishments, or are too busy moving on to the next thing, celebration isnt always a value to everyone. Celebration is, however, important to God - its both healthy, and spiritual, as we will see today as we continue …

It seems everywhere you go these days, theres a gift shop ready to sell you souvenirs. The value of a souvenir isnt in their material value but in their sentimental value, the meaningful moments and memories they symbolize. It can be fun to remember reflect on where youve been and what youve experienced. Ironically, our memories that can be so vivi…

Have you ever found yourself pausing on the brink of a challenge, asking yourself whether you wanted to muster up the courage to go forward or retreat and go back to the safety of your comfort zone? We all have! Sometimes we watch other people take on daunting tasks and wonder how they can be so courageous in those moments. As we wrap up our Life S…

Reality TV, Social Media, Fantasy Sports - its become really easy to be a spectator, watching from the sidelines as other people live their lives and pursue their dreams. Sure, we might be mentally and even emotionally invested, but were still physically detached from personal involvement or investment. When it comes to the Kingdom of God, no one w…

Sometimes the way we look at what is can keep us from seeing what could be. The way things have always been is the way theyll always be. Its not that we cant see the problems, its that we cant always see the possibilities within the problem, or worse, lack the desire to make the changes. What we need is someone who sees things differently, thinks o…

When was the last time you checked your height? As kids we were so excited to see how much weve grown, if youre like many people you probably had somewhere you marked off the inches over the years. Eventually though, we all stopped growing. Whether you were happy with where you ended up or not, there wasnt anything you could do to make yourself gro…

"Dont get your hopes up! Have you ever been told that? You probably have! When people say it, what theyre really trying to say is: I want to help you avoid the sting and hurt of unmet expectations. Not getting your hopes up means you wont be easily disappointed later on, right? Whether it's cynicism of past experiences and let-down, or the apparent…

"Pineapple on pizza or not? We judge those who dont agree with us on that topic. But we also judge people every day of our lives. Jesus teaches us to, Do not judge other, and you will not be judged, but what does that actually mean? Are we supposed to judge people or not? These are the questions that we will be diving into today.…

There seem to be more reasons for fear and uncertainty every day. Political, economic, and general social instability seem to be the rule rather than the exception. This week as we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we tackle Jesus's challenging and encouraging teaching about worry.Por Ralph Peters

What would you do if you won the lottery? Weve all probably dreamed of what we would do if a large sum came our way - the debts wed pay, the toys wed buy and of course the acts of generosity wed do. Its fun to imagine what financial independence would gain for us. Wed be set in life, free to live out our dreams! Ironically, statistics show that isn…

Today we are continuing our sermon series Summer on the Mount where we unpack Jesus Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. We dont want to look back on our lives and realize that the things we were consumed with werent the things that mattered. One of the most crucial questions we should ask in the culture that we are currently living in is: "Go…

"Today we are continuing our sermon series The Summer on the Mount where we unpack Jesus Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5:38-48. Lets discover how Jesus says that we should respond to the world around us and how He challenges us to love those who are our enemies."Por Riley Berthaudin