Sermon of the Week

In this moving Palm Sunday message, Steve Hale explores the profound humility of Jesus, who, despite being the co-equal and co-eternal Word of God, chose to set aside His divine privileges to walk among us as a man. Reflecting on Jesus’ inaugural address in Isaiah 61, Steve highlights how our Savior came specifically for the broken, the hurting, and the bound, offering a hope that requires no unattainable climb but rather a God who comes down to meet us. Through the powerful imagery of Jesus as both the Lion and the Lamb, we are invited to see how He displayed the ultimate strength through submission—washing the feet of His disciples, enduring the cross for our peace, and ultimately rising in victory. As we look at the "human condition" of struggle and betrayal, we are reminded that God gives grace to the humble and that we, too, are called to live as roaring lambs, finding true life through surrender.

In this message, Danielle uses the relatable image of "lifting the couch" to illustrate how Jesus wants to illuminate the hidden areas of our internal worlds. She reminds us that under the New Covenant, we are the house of God, and our growth is not about self-improvement but about making space for His inhabitation. Danielle highlights that looking at our humanity is only safe when we are anchored in the Father’s immeasurable affection and delight.

Kris Vallotton explores the essential nature of humility and how God uses life’s trials to forge true wisdom. Through his own journey from business struggles to ministry leadership, Kris illustrates that God's idea of "blessing" often involves shaping the person rather than just the platform. This message is a call to value the truth, embrace accountability, and trust God’s process even when it leads through the "crucible."

We were honored to host Kris Vallotton and are deeply grateful for him sharing this impactful message with our community. His teaching offers a thoughtful reflection on faith, obedience, and the importance of building with intentionality and purpose, with Christ at the center.

This message underscores the significance of honoring those who have gone before us, recognizing the courage required to step into new beginnings, and valuing a life shaped by devotion and calling. It is our hope that this word provides encouragement, clarity, and renewed perspective for all who listen.

Are you just along for the ride, or are you an apprentice to Jesus? In week two of our Grow month, Dan challenges us to step into the real work of discipleship. We can't simply bypass our pain or ignore our humanness in the name of being spiritual. Instead, we are invited to hold our new creation identity in one hand and our process of sanctification in the other.

By taking ownership of our inner world and tending to the soil of our hearts—assessing our friction, getting curious about our triggers, and partnering with the Holy Spirit to process our history—we make room for explosive, hundredfold growth. Transformation takes work, but we do it anchored in the grace and goodness of God. Let's let Jesus into our deep places to do what He paid for in our lives.

Real growth rarely happens in our comfort zones; it happens in the tension between the perfect reality of Heaven and our present human experience.

As we launch into our "Grow" series, we are reminded that following Jesus is not a sprint, nor even a marathon—it's an ultra-marathon. True discipleship requires us to hold a beautiful, often uncomfortable tension: we are fully made new in the spirit, yet our minds, wills, and emotions are still on an intense journey of sanctification.

In this message, Dan invites our Bethel Atlanta family into the deep work of emotional fitness and character development. We cannot simply broadcast our supernatural victories while hiding our very real shortcomings. When we embrace the vital keys of humility, self-awareness, and the acceptance of our imperfections, we begin to build a true culture of honor. This is a culture where we are safe enough to be seen in our humanity, while our family relentlessly calls out the gold and the glory God placed within us.

Join us as we explore what it means to heal ourselves as a body , confront the mindsets keeping us stuck , and intentionally grow into the full measure and stature of Christ.

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God designed us for real connection, but stepping into authentic relationships often means risking pain and navigating friction. In a culture of loneliness, the world is hungry for a people who know how to love without conditions and stay connected through conflict. This isn't just a concept; it's the actual practice of family.

In the final message of our Family Pillar series, Dan Weber invites us to look at the perfect theology of Jesus as a Father and a Friend. From creating safe spaces for radical honesty to learning how to reconcile instead of run, Dan challenges us to move past superficial interactions and take ownership of our relationships. Even when we bring our flawed human nature into the room, we have a Father who disciples us into whole, healthy connection.

Join us as we explore what it looks like to be found, formed, and sharpened in the family of God.

Are you navigating a season of intense pressure or isolation? We live in an increasingly disconnected and machine-driven world, but God never intended for us to walk through our pain alone.

In this intensely vulnerable and deeply relational message, Paul Manwaring shares his personal journey through a highly stressful season of leadership and the profound revelation that followed: the absolute necessity of honest, accountable friendship. Drawing from the perfect example of the Holy Spirit—our Helper and ultimate Friend who isn't afraid to "sit in the mud" with us—Paul challenges our community to move beyond surface-level interactions. He invites us to foster relationships that ask the hard questions, speak the truth, and consistently point us back to Jesus.

It’s time to take ownership of our connections. Let’s step out of isolation, champion mental fitness, and become a family that heals together around the table.

Currently, there is a lot swirling in the media, leading to confusion, hurt, and questions. It is entirely okay to be in that process and feel those emotions. However, as a supernatural family, we are called to love unconditionally. In month two of our Family series, we explore how to lock arms with one another, making room for people to be in process while calling them higher.

Love is not a human effort; it is a divine influence and a supernatural power. We look at 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4 to understand that perfect love casts out fear and requires nothing in return. Grace is not permission to stay in our messes, but rather the supernatural empowerment to step forward and change. Join us as we take a milestone step toward our mandate of unity for Atlanta.

We were never designed to do life in a vacuum. In this kickoff to our Family pillar series, Pastor Andy explores the radical reality of Acts 2:42—a community so devoted to one another that it changed history.

We often view family through the lens of our past experiences—some beautiful, some broken. But Kingdom family isn't about finding a perfect environment; it's about taking personal responsibility to create one.

In this message, we confront the modern barriers to connection (technology, busyness, and walls masquerading as boundaries) and issue a challenge: move from being a consumer of community to a cultivator of it. Revival is sustained in family. Are you ready to show up?