What happens when our definition of God’s power begins to shape how we understand the Holy Spirit?

In this episode of the Examining Bethel series, we explore one of the most foundational ideas in Bill Johnson’s theology: the pursuit of a “power lifestyle.” While Scripture certainly teaches that the Holy Spirit empowers believers, does the Bible present miraculous power as the lens through which we should understand the Spirit’s ministry? Or has an emphasis on signs and wonders subtly reordered biblical priorities?

Join us as we carefully examine Scripture, compare it with Bethel’s teaching, and ask whether our doctrine of the Holy Spirit should be shaped by God’s revealed Word or by our expectations of supernatural experience.

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Following Jesus has never meant blending into the culture around us. From the earliest days of the Church, believers have been called to stand firm in truth, love their neighbors well, and faithfully proclaim Christ…even when the world around them grows increasingly hostile to the Gospel. Our calling isn’t to retreat in fear or compromise for acceptance, but to courageously live as ambassadors of the Kingdom of God.

In Episode 33 of the Sanctify Christ as Lord series, we examine what it means to honor Christ in the midst of a culture that often rejects His truth. How do we remain gracious without compromising? Bold without becoming harsh? Faithful without losing hope? Join us as we discover how to sanctify Christ as Lord while standing firm in a hostile culture.

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Who is Jesus?

It’s one of the most important questions anyone can ask. But before we can understand what Jesus came to do, we must first understand who He is.

In this message, we explore the biblical and historic confession of the Christian faith: that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, “begotten of the Father before all ages… God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God.” We then follow the story of the Son who entered history, took on flesh, fulfilled the promises of God, and accomplished our redemption through His life, death, and resurrection.

Whether you’ve been a Christian for decades or you’re simply seeking to understand what the Church has always believed about Christ, this message is an invitation to look more deeply at the glory of the Son.

We hope it encourages you, strengthens your faith, and above all, helps you see Jesus more clearly.

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As followers of Christ, we often feel the tension of living between two worlds. We work here, raise families here, and build relationships here, yet Scripture reminds us that this world is not our home. We are citizens of another kingdom, pilgrims journeying toward a greater country, and ambassadors representing a greater King.

In Episode 32 of the Sanctify Christ as Lord series, we explore what it means to live faithfully as strangers and exiles in a culture that often moves in a different direction than the Kingdom of God. Rather than blending in with the world around us, we are called to stand out through our hope, our holiness, and our unwavering allegiance to Christ. The more we sanctify Christ as Lord, the more we discover that our true home is found in Him.

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In this special sermon episode, we begin a brand-new series exploring the God Christians have worshiped and confessed for centuries: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Drawing from Ephesians 1, Romans 8, and the historic Nicene Creed, we examine what it means that God is called Father—not merely because He created us, but because He eternally has a Son and, through Christ, adopts believers into His family.

What if the greatest miracle of the gospel is not simply that sinners are forgiven, but that orphans become children? Join us as we explore the Father’s eternal love, His purpose in redemption, and the breathtaking privilege of crying out by the Spirit, “Abba, Father.”

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3–14; Romans 8:14–17

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Episode 30 of the Sanctify Christ as Lord series is out now: “Sanctify Christ as Lord in Spiritual Warfare.” Spiritual warfare is one of the most misunderstood subjects in modern Christianity. Some ignore it altogether, while others become consumed by it. In this episode, we examine what the Bible actually teaches about the spiritual battle believers face and why spiritual warfare is ultimately a battle over truth, obedience, and lordship.

The enemy’s greatest weapon is often not fear, but deception. That’s why believers must remain grounded in Scripture, vigilant in prayer, and rooted in Christ. Join me as we explore temptation, spiritual drift, the armor of God, the battle for the mind, and what it means to stand firm in a culture increasingly marked by confusion and compromise.

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What is the Church? Is it a building, a denomination, or something more? In this recent sermon preached at my local church, we explored 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and discovered that the Church is the Body of Christ. Every believer has a purpose, every member matters, and God has uniquely designed His people to function together for His glory. If you’ve ever wondered where you fit in the Church or why gathering with other believers is so important, this message is for you.

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