Bethany Covenant Church

Christmas Eve 2025 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

The Birth of a King: The King in the Shadows - Week Four Isaiah63:7-9, Matthew 2:13-23Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

The Birth of a King: The King and the Pretender Micah 5:2-5a, Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

The Birth of a King: The King's Earthy Father - Week Two Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Christopher Ek This Sunday, we step into Joseph's upheaval in Matthew 1, where God forms a courageous heart in the middle of a crisis. We'll see why Matthew calls. Joseph "righteous," and how a different kind of King enters our world through mercy, not power. As we come to the communion table, we'll remember that the same King still meets us with grace in our own moments of uncertainty. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Sermon by Pastor Christoper Ekwww.bethanycovenant.com

The Price Of Anything: Week Four Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-16, Psalm 90:12 Pastor Christopher Ek Listen this week as we conclude our series, The Price of Anything. We explore how every season of life invites us to offer our time wisely, not drifting, but choosing what matters. From the energy of youth to the pressures of midlife to the clarity of later years, God meets us in each chapter with purpose and grace. Listen to this meaningful close to the series. www.bethanycovenant.com 

The Price of Anything: Week Three Mark 10:17-31Pastor David Wall Sacrifice has a cost, but what are the rewards? Listen this week as we look at the story of the rich man and Jesus. www.bethanycovenant.com 

The Price of Anything: Week Two- The Foolish Sacrifices We MakeJudges 10:6-16; 11:1-11, 29-33 & Matthew 16:24-26 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com 

The Price of Anything: Week One - The Good Life of SacrificeProverbs 9:1-6 & Romans 12:1-2Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

Signs: Week Seven - Lazarus John 11 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

Signs: The Man Born BlindJohn 9:1-41 Pastor Christopher Ek Seeing ins't always believing-- sometimes it's the other way around. This week we continue in our Signs series and learn how true sight begins with honesty. www.bethanycovenant.com

Signs: Week Five - Walk on Water John 6:16-24 Pastor Christopher Ek This week we continue in your series "Signs." Life can feel like rowing in the dark - straining against the waves we can't control and waiting for Jesus to show up. This Sunday we learn what happens when He finally does. www.bethanycovenant.com

Signs: Week Four - The Feeding of the 5000John 6:1-15Pastor David WallThis Sunday in our Signs series we'll see in the feeding of the five thousand that while our resources are limited, Jesus has no limits. www.bethanycovenant.com

Signs: Week Two - The Healing of the Official's Son John 4:43-54 Pastor Christopher Ek Listen this week as we continue our Signs sermon series, exploring the seven miraculous works of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This week, discover the. power of faith and healing in the story of the official's son. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Signs: Week Three 9/28/2025 The Cure on the Sabbath John 5:1-47 Pastor JT Shupe Listen this week as we continue our signs sermon series, exploring the seven miraculous works of Jesus in the Gospel of John. This week, Jesus surprises us by healing a crippled man by the pool. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Walk On: Reaching the Destination Number 32-35, Joshua 3 Pastor Christopher Ek After 40 years of wandering through the wilderness, God's people reached the edge of the promised land, where there would be one more step of faith they would need to take. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Walk On: The Importance of Rhythms in the WildernessNumbers 28 & 29 Pastor Christopher Ek Each of our days, weeks, months, and years have a rhythm to them. When we are in our wilderness moments, holding on to our healthiest of rhythms is a way to survive in the wilderness. Listen this Sunday as we learn about the rhythms God gave the Israelites in the wilderness to keep them growing. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Walk On: The Book of Numbers - Week TenWalk On: The Future Numbers 26 & 27 Pastor Christopher Ek The book of Numbers is the story of the Israelites 40-year journey in the wilderness from when they left Egypt to when they entered the Promised Land. The generation that left Egypt has all passed away, and a new generation will finish the journey. Just as God invites them to a new future, God is inviting us to a new future. Listen this week as we study this invitation into God's future for our lives. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Walk On: Wilderness Idol Numbers 25 Pastor Christopher Ek The book of Numbers tells the story of the Israelites from the time they were rescued from Egypt to when they entered the Promised Land 40 years later. Listen this week as we hear about one of their lowest moments in the wilderness and what it means for our lives today. www.bethanycovenant.com

Walk On: The Return of Numbers Numbers 22-25Pastor Christopher Ek Listen this week as we investigate one of the most interesting and perplexing stories in the book of Numbers. Whether you are just beginning your journey with God or have followed Jesus for decades, this story will bring insight to our lives today. www.bethanycovenant.com

Summer Sermon - A Famous Farewell Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Sam Schreiner Listen to this week's sermon as we hear from a member of our Bethany family and pastor, Rev. Sam Schreiner, who focuses on the mission Christ has given us. www.bethanycovenant.com

Walk On: Failure Numbers 13-14 Pastor Christopher Ek The book of Numbers tells the story of what happened to the Israelites between leaving Egypt and entering the Promised Land. But is not just a story of God moving them from point A to point B, it is the story how they matured and grew in faith. Listen this week as we learn about what was simmering under the surface of their lives and how it led to their biggest failure in the wilderness. 

Walk on: The Book of Numbers God, what direction do we go?Numbers 9:15-10:36 Pastor Christopher Ek The book of Numbers tells the story of what happened to the Israelites between leaving Egypts and entering the Promised Land. But it is not just a story of God moving them from point A to point B, it is the story of how they matured and grew in faith. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Why Jesus? - Week Eight (Final week)Acts 2:1-41 Pastor David Wall As we wrap up our series, Why Jesus, we find ourselves in the room with his disciples as the Holy Spirit arrives and changes everything. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Why Jesus?: Suffering Isaiah 31:1-12, I Peter 2:20-25Pastor Christopher Ek Jesus' life was full of moments of servanthood, sacrifice, and suffering. Listen this week as we explore the sufferings of Jesus, what they mean for our lives, and how to walk through our own moments of suffering. 6/1/2025 Outdoor servicewww.bethanycovenant.com

Why Jesus? Leviticus 23:33-34, 39-41 Luke 5:27-32Pastor JT Shupe This weekend is Memorial Day, a three-day weekend, when many have parties. Would Jesus attend your party? We will continue our series, "Why Jesus?" exploring the ways Jesus prepared for parties and attended them. www.bethanycovenant.com

Why Jesus?: MiraclesMatthew 9:18-34 Pastor Christopher www.bethanycovenant.com 

Why Jesus?: Incarnation John 1:9-14 Pastor Christopher Ek with special guest, Missionary Karl Noren.We have been asking the question, "Why Jesus?" Jesus should have disappeared into obscurity, but instead became the most influential person in human history. One of the reasons is that Jesus came into the world in the most unique and surprising way. Listen this week as we explore the incarnation of Jesus and what it means for us today. Later in the message we hear from Karl Noren who serves as a missionary in Cameroon. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Why Jesus? - Week ThreeMatthew 9:35-37 Pastor JT ShupeWhat one characteristic has had the greatest impact on people and culture for over two thousand years? Listen this week as we continue our sermon series: Why Jesus? as we learn how one man's compassion has changed everything. www.bethanycovenant.com

Why Jesus? - Week Two John 15:12-15 Pastor David WallAfter two thousand years, regardless of where people might be, Jesus remains a personal friend to billions of people. How? This week we continue our series, "Why Jesus?" by looking at the friend we have in Jesus. www.bethanycovenant.com

Easter Sunday 2025 Why Jesus? Resurrection John 20:1-10, 19-20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Pastor Christopher Ek This Sunday we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We begin our new series as we ask the question: Why Jesus? We will look at how a man from Nazareth went on to impact the world more than any other person who has ever lived. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Virtues and Vices Week 7 - Palm Sunday 2025 Palm Sunday 2025 John 12:12-16 Pastor Christopher Ek Listen this week as we celebrate Palm Sunday and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This week Pastor Chris finishes our series on Virtues and Vices as we look at the virtues of Jesus expressed on Palm Sunday. www.bethanycovenant.com

Virtues & Vices - Week 6 Luke 12:13-21, & 1 Timothy 6:1-16Pastor Christopher Ek This week Pastor Chris will introduce us to three virtues that push back at the vice of anger. Listen this week as we continue our journey through Lent and towards Easter Sunday. www.bethanycovenant.com

Virtues & Vices Matthew 19 & Timothy 6:1-16 Pastor JT Shupe The Apostle Paul said greed, the love of money, is the root of all kinds of evil. "Greed" is a vice that's a problem for others, but not for you or me - or is it? Listen this week as we continue our series on the Virtues and Vices, discussing the competing "G's".www.bethanycovenant.com

Virtues & Vices - Week Four "A glutton is one who raids the icebox for a cure for spiritual malnutrition" - Frederick Buechner This week we continue our dive into virtues and vices with a look at gluttony. Pastor David Wall bethanycovenant.com

Virtues & Vices Isaiah 5:1-2, 20; Galatians 5:13-18 Pastor Christopher Ek This week our focus will be on the vice of lust and its corresponding virtues. It is a sensitive topic this week and great care will be given by Pastor Chris to address this in a way that is helpful and healing. www.bethanycovenant.com

Virtues & Vices - Week Two - EnvyMicah 6:8; 2 Peter 1:5-11Pastor Christopher Ek Jesus continually called people to experience an inward change of heart that would change how they lived on the outside. This week we continue with our series Virtues and Vices. This week's Vice is the most miserable to live with all of the seven vices. The Virtues we explore this week will improve all parts of our life as we live into them. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Virtues & Vices - Week One Psalm 1, Luke 11:33-36 Pastor Christopher Ek God has shown us throughout the scriptures what is good and how to excel in goodness. In this series we will look at the traditional seven virtues and their corresponding vices. www.bethanycovenant.com

Deep Dive: John 1 - Week Three John 1:9-18 Pastor Christoper Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

Deep Dive: John 1 - Week OneGenesis 1:1-5, 31; John 1:1-5 Pastor Chris Ek Listen this week as we celebrate the Lord's supper and begin a new sermon series that will focus on John 1. The first chapter in John is one of the richest passages in the Bible, and in this series, we will dive into the deep theology, beautiful prose, and highly practical parts of this writing. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Soul Work: Spiritual Practices for the New Year The Day Alone - Week Four January 26, 20251 Kings 19:11-13; Luke 5:12-16 Pastor Chris Ek A part of a healthy spiritual life is The Day Alone. This week, Pastor Chris will help us understand the significance of the day alone and the spiritual practices for the day alone. www.bethanycovenant.com

Soul Work: Spiritual Practices for the New Year Week Three: "The Day Together" - January 19, 2025Psalm 119:63; Hebrews 10:24-25Pastor JT Shupe"The Day Together" will be our spiritual practice we begin on Sunday. Join us in developing the living presence and power of Jesus through His beloved community. www.bethanycoveant.com

Soul Work: Spiritual Practices for the New Year - Week 22 Timothy 3:10-17; Psalm 1 Pastor David WallGod's Scripture is worth building habits around. This week, we'll explore the best ways to approach the Bible - and a few common pitfalls to avoid. www.bethanycovenant.com 

Soul Work: Spiritual Practices for the New YearWeek One - The Two Most Important Days of the YearJohn 15:1-8 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

Advent: Faith Psalm 42:1, Hebrews 11:1; Romans 1:4-6Pastor JT Shupewww.bethanycovenant.com

Christmas Eve 2024 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

The Fourth Sunday in Advent 2024: Love 1 John 4:7-21 Pastor David Wall Listen this week for a message on love. Of all the Advent Candles, this one gives us the deepest truth about the character of our God and the Christmas season. www.bethanycovenant.com

The Third Sunday in Advent: Joy Nehemiah 8:9-10, Luke 2:8-12 Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

Advent 2024 Week Two: Jesus is Our Peace Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 1:68-79Pastor Christopher Ek www.bethanycovenant.com

The First Sunday in Advent: Jesus is Our Hope Psalm 25:1-7, Luke 1:24-38 Pastor Christopher Ek Listen this we as we begin our journey towards Christmas by lighting the candle of hope and see the ways Jesus is our hope in life. www.bethanycovenant.com

Storyteller: Week Twelve - The One about the Big Banquet 11/24/24 Luke 14:16-24 Pastor Christopher Ek The parables of Jesus are aspirational, practical, and devotional. This week we conclude our Storyteller series with a powerful parable of God's invitation. www.bethanycovenant.com