Bethel Church Penticton
Bethel Church is a community of Christian believers in the heart of beautiful Penticton, BC.
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Bethel Church is a community of Christian believers in the heart of beautiful Penticton, BC.
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Music. Sports. Hobbies & Careers. We train for so many things we want to excel at -- you dont suddenly wake up mature in any of these areas, you train for it! So much of your effort goes into developing the skills you need and becoming the person you want to be. But what about your faith? How intentionally do we apply ourselves to mature in Christ? In this message, we explore what it looks like to train for gains in godlinessnot because were trying to earn Gods love, but because we want to become more like Jesus and live out the purpose He has for us.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=s9rGx
What does it mean to live as people who are preparing for the return of Jesus? Through the imagery of a bride and bridegroom, well look at what Scripture teaches us about readiness, faithfulness, and living closely with Jesus as we wait for Him to come.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=iTwCPbrC5Fo
What does your life smell like? When life gets funky, its easy to lose hope, lose perspective, and start relying on ourselves. But Paul reminds us that even in the middle of circumstances that stink, Jesus has already won the victoryand He invites us to carry the sweet smell of that victory wherever we go. We diffuse whats within us. The more we are saturated with Jesus, the more His love, peace, hope, joy, and presence begin to fill the environments around us. So are you funky or fresh? What fragrance are you diffusing?Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KsZigihPtEM
What do you do when life feels uncertainand you dont know whats coming next? In the middle of evacuation alerts, uncertainty, loss, and fear in our community, Psalm 121 gives us a powerful reminder: we may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds us. God doesnt promise a life without trouble. He promises that we will never face trouble alone. Hes Got You Covered.Not from everythingbut through everything. If youre walking through uncertainty today, this message is for you.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=jb1AXthhPuo
What happens when we stop trying to shape our own lives and place ourselves in the hands of God? In this message, we explore the biblical picture of God as the Potter and us as the clay and what it means to trust His process, surrender control, find our value in Him, and allow Him to shape us into who He created us to be.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MU964CWiEaE
How faithful people shape culture, with special guest Tim Schindel.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WF5e7-upYYw
Pain, suffering, tragedy, lossevery one of us will eventually wrestle with questions that don't have easy answers. This message explores one of life's biggest questions through the lens of Scripture, pointing us toward a God who doesn't ignore our pain, but meets us in it with hope, grace, and the promise of redemption.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z_A-4CwAKTI
In this weeks message, we are privileged to hear from Pastor Jenni Colwell, our Districts Director of Family Ministries, as she challenges us to consider an aspect of our Christian faith that is often absent or underdeveloped. Not only will it be inspiring, but deeply practical and guaranteed to be transformational!Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=E8I_CbRQP5k
Can you trust anything anymore? In a world of AI deepfakes, misinformation, and endless opinions, knowing what's true has never been harder. So what about the Bible? Is it just an ancient religious bookor is there good reason to believe it can still be trusted today? Join us as we explore one of Christianity's biggest questions and discover why this conversation matters more than ever.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=uuU6sD51ieI
It's one of the most commonand contentiousquestions people ask about Christianity. In this message from our So Glad You Asked! series, we take an honest look at what Jesus taught about eternity, God's love, human choice, and the hope of the gospel. Through the story of the Rich Young Ruler and the thief on the cross, we'll discover why what we believe about eternity shapes how we live today. No easy answers. No clichs. Just a thoughtful and biblical exploration of one of life's biggest questions.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=q2TjQu5QNJM
We are so honoured to have Mark Colwell, our District Director of Emerging Leader Development, share a timely word with us - you have every spiritual blessing available to you, but have you been accessing it? Don't let another day go by without applying this message to your life!Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tY0KAbDKGGM
SO GLAD YOU ASKED is a series for the questions people are thinking but often afraid to say out loud. Whether you're skeptical, curious, confident in your faith, or still figuring things out, this is a place where honest questions are welcome. This week we tackle one of Christianity's most challenging and controversial claims: How can Jesus be the only way to God? Bring your questions, your doubts, and your curiosity because a faith worth having is a faith worth examining.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=gvLNMUbleDo
Today we celebrate a century of God's faithfulness at Bethel Church. From a handful of families gathering to pray in 1926 to the vibrant church family we are today, this milestone isn't a finish lineit's a reminder that the mission continues. As we reflect on God's faithfulness over the past 100 years, we're reminded that our lives are not measured merely by time, but by moments of faith, obedience, sacrifice, and surrender. The baton is now in our hands. The mission isn't finished. The future is calling. Let's keep running.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=6LK-Vygaf9w
Its Pentecost Sunday AND the final week of The Promise Still Stands series! This week were discovering that the Holy Spirit didnt just come to make us feel inspired He came to empower us with purpose. Too often we settle for seedless fruit: spiritual growth that never reproduces. But the Holy Spirit forms the character of Christ in us so the message of Jesus can spread through us. From Acts 2 to 1 Thessalonians 1, we'll see how ordinary believers became bold witnesses, living proof that the Gospel still changes lives today. You dont have to convince people youre called to imitate Jesus, demons
Have you ever felt like youve been assigned an impossible task? Life isnt one of them - God never intended you to do life, ministry, parenting, leadership, or faith on your own! So many Christians feel under-qualified, overwhelmed, and spiritually under-powered but Jesus never called us to an impossible mission without giving us everything we need to succeed. This week in The Promise Still Stands, were diving into the POWERFUL partnership of the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. From encouragement to healing, wisdom to prophecy, serving to discernment God still empowers ordinary people in extra
In Week 2 of our series The Promise, we explore the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised that believers would receive power through the Holy Spirit power to boldly share Christ, strength in weakness, hope in hard seasons, and the ability to experience God fully. No matter how overwhelmed, unqualified, or powerless we may feel, we were never meant to do life on our own strength. The Holy Spirit is our helper, our guide, and our source of power.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=veyzLX44gVU
Weve all heard it before:I promiseSometimes it delivers. Sometimes not even close.Promises get broken. Hype fades. Expectations fall flat.But Jesus made a promise that didnt expire, fall apart, or stay stuck in the past.Were kicking off a brand new series The Promise Still Stands and this week sets the tone for everything to come. This isnt just about what Godsaid its about what Hes still doing right now.If your faith has ever felt dry, distant, or like youre doing it on your own this is your reminder: youre not. The promise isnt broken. Its alive! Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xXzTbeD
When life feels deflated, where do you find real hope? In the final message of our UNSTOPPABLE series, we follow the Apostle Paul through trials, waiting, and uncertainty in Acts 2426 and discover a hope that doesnt leak, fade, or run out. While imprisoned for two years without cause, Pauls circumstances didnt improvebut his hope didnt collapse. Why? Because his hope wasnt rooted in changing situations, but in an unchanging reality: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. No matter what youre facing disappointment, delay, or doubt this message will help you anchor your life in a hope that cannot be
What happens when the early church hits its biggest disagreement yet? In Acts 15, the church is on the edge of division - but instead of splitting, they choose something stronger than preference they choose principles and the result is UNITY. In this message, we explore how unity doesnt mean sameness it means diverse people, united by Jesus, on mission together. Because when the church stands together, it becomes UNSTOPPABLE.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=f0q4Y1EIHGY
What if joy wasnt based on whats happening around you, but what God is doing inside you? In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are beaten, chained, and thrown into prison yet theyre found praying and praising at midnight. How is that possible? In this message, we uncover the secret of unstoppable joya joy that isnt dependent on circumstances, achievements, or comfort, but is produced by the Holy Spirit and rooted in relationship with Jesus. If youve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like joy is just out of reachthis message is for you!Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tioLZG2lEJU
He is RISEN and that changes EVERYTHING! What if the resurrection isnt just a moment in history but the key to the BEST DEAL you could ever make? In Acts 13, Paul unpacks the truth of Easter: Jesus didnt just rise from the dead, He offers you a life-changing exchange. Your sin for His forgiveness. Your pain for His peace. Your past for a brand new future. It sounds too good to be true but its not. Its the REAL DEALWatch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qU0enL2VfQ&t=368s File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/08/22/43/43/14a72ea2-58db-4c02-bb47-302b9000c8ef/26.%20April
What happens when God changes your perspective? Everything changes! In this message, Unstoppable: Mission, we follow Sauls transformation into the Apostle Paul and discover how a new mindset fuels an unstoppable mission. Opposition didnt stop the early churchand it doesnt have to stop you!Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=2oRAX1VW5Zg
What if everything you thought you knew about Jesus was wrong? In Acts 9, we see Saul, a man fully convinced he was serving God, have his life completely flipped upside down after encountering Jesus. At the same time, we meet Ananias, an ordinary believer asked to take a bold step of obedience despite fear. We will unpack a text that will remind us that no one is too far gone, too undeserving, or too unknown for Jesus to use. Whether you relate to Saul or Ananias, God is inviting you into His story. Will you be open to encounter Him and respond to His call?Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v
You never know how far the ripple will go when ordinary people take a step of obedience and faith. In this message from Acts 8, we look at the incredible story of Philip and the Ethiopian officiala powerful reminder that God uses everyday believers to reach people who feel like spiritual outsiders, inviting them to become Kingdom insiders. Discover how: Persecution couldnt stop the early church God led Philip to a divine appointment One conversation changed a lifeand a nation Your next step of obedience could open the door for someone else to encounter Jesus!Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/w
In Acts 67 we encounter Stephen, a man who stood firm in his faith even when it cost him everything. As the early church faced opposition, Stephen courageously spoke the truth, stood firm under pressure, and trusted God no matter the outcome. In this message from our Unstoppable Church series, we explore how Stephens courage came from a life filled with the Holy Spiritand what that means for us today. What does it look like to take the next faithful step, even when fear is present.Watch at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=tUyU9V5jkjY File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/03/11/
