Bethany Church - La Crosse, WI

"Even the lowest bar of Christianity must have “being a teller of truth” as a minimum requirement. Are you a spouse who says you will do things and then gets busy? Are you known for that? Are you a parent who tells your kids you’ll do something, then finds ways of getting out of it? Are you an employee who doesn’t show up on time, and promises what you don’t deliver?

Are vows and oaths inherently wrong? How important is our reputation with other people? What do I do if I've broken a promise? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they break down James 5:12 on this episode of After The Sermon.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"It was His mercy and compassion that led Jesus to the cross to suffer unjustly. He understands our suffering. His mercy and compassion are active in your life right now. He is near. He is with you in our suffering. It's hard to see it in pain and hardships, but God is at work in you and in your suffering."Through James 5:7-11, Pastor David shows us how we should res

How do I deal with hurt from other Christians? How do I avoid sin while I'm being hurt? Pastor David and Tami break down James 5:7-11 and what it shows us about how to deal with hurt from other Christians well.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"'How much am I supposed to give to poor people?' is the wrong question. God doesn’t need money. He's interested in generous hearts. Giving is not just about meeting the needs of others, it is also about changing the heart of the giver. Giving is addictive and God wants his people addicted to giving."Pastor Steve continues our series in James, and takes u

Is James 5:1-6 talking to all rich people, or just rich Christians? Is caring for the poor only a responsibility of the rich? How do I know when I'm supposed to be generous with what God has given me? Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 5:1-6.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"When Jesus was crucified, our sin was crucified with him. When he went into the ground, our old nature went with him. With sin conquered, the last enemy was death itself. When Jesus rose, our old sin nature was left to rot in the tomb and we were raised in a new identity in Christ that includes power to gain more and more victory over remaining sin in our lives."Pastor S

How can we prove that The Resurrection happened? How can we defend against the claims that it didn't happen? Why does The Resurrection matter?Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into the Easter story, and discuss theories about The Resurrection.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel

"When we make decisions, we want to plan what most benefits us. The process of a Christian life is that of emptying ourselves of ourselves at every turn. To know God’s will, we must lay our own will down. Who’s will do you seek out more than God’s?"This week, Pastor Steve continues showing us the "lies we believe" through James 4:14-17.--Learn more about B

Does God care about all of my choices? Even the little ones? This is a tough question and one that everyone grapples with at some point. Join Pastor Steve, Pastor David, and Tami as they dive deeper into James 4:3-17.--Learn more about Bethany at our WebsiteWatch sermons & podcasts on our YouTube Channel