Sermon Audio Links
Special COVID Message
We encourage all members to pray for those afflicted with this disease, and all illnesses. Pray for our church, our denomination and our country. Pray that our government officials will not rely on their own power but that they will turn sincerely and humbly to God for leadership, true strength and wisdom. Pray that God will look upon us with mercy.
Miss a Sunday but want to keep up with the sermons? You can stream them live Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, watch them or download them to your computer later from Bethany's Facebook Page. There are also links recent worship services below.
Audio links to just the sermons are available below. Older sermons can be found in the archive.
Special COVID Message
We encourage all members to pray for those afflicted with this disease, and all illnesses. Pray for our church, our denomination and our country. Pray that our government officials will not rely on their own power but that they will turn sincerely and humbly to God for leadership, true strength and wisdom. Pray that God will look upon us with mercy.
Miss a Sunday but want to keep up with the sermons? You can stream them live Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, watch them or download them to your computer later from Bethany's Facebook Page. There are also links recent worship services below.
Audio links to just the sermons are available below. Older sermons can be found in the archive.
September 27, 2020 "Godspeed, the Blessing" How can we see the blessing in difficult periods of life? How can we also be the blessing to others in their difficult periods of life?" Scripture is from Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 9:35-38.
September 20, 2020 "The Family of God" Being a Christian means being a part of God's Family. Today we celebrate the introduction of a new member of our church and God's family through baptism to remember this joyous fact. Scripture is from Ephesians 2:17-22.
September 13, 2020 "Do Not Judge" Our Seminary Student Dan Stohrer gives the message today! Why is it important for Christian's not to judge others? Because that gives us the space to share the saving grace of Jesus Christ with others.
September 6, 2020 "Godspeed" In the hustle and bustle of life, we must slow down to appreciate all that God is, that is the truest form of blessing.
August 30, 2020 Have you ever watched a film or show that left you hanging? The Gospel of Mark left some people wanting a bit more, just like other answers in our lives. Pastor Dave gives us insight into this spiritual challenge "Abrupt Endings.......Wanting More".
August 23, 2020 Rev. Fritz Kruithof reminds us that Jesus calls us to be faithful in our daily lives in "What My True Love Really Gave To Me". Love each other and remain faithful!
August 16, 2020 "One Sows, One Reaps" Pastor Dave recounts the famous meeting between the woman at the well with Jesus. It is important to see both ourselves as sinners needing to meet Jesus as well as others who need to hear the Gospel.
August 9, 2020 "Obscure, But Called By God" Pastor Dave gives a message that in all the increased chaos and loneliness that Covid-19 has caused, recalling that God first loves us in Christ and calls us to Him is the simplest and strongest reminder we need.
August 2, 2020 "Oddly Chosen By God" When the Israelites went to capture Jericho, God used a women of ill repute to help them capture the city. It may seem strange that God would use a notorious sinner, but God’s plans are not man’s plans. He may have plans for each of us which would surprise us greatly if we knew them.
July 26, 2020 "Babel" When the people of the earth decided that they could live without God, they built a giant tower to demonstrate it. God sent confusion by creating many languages so they could no longer understand each other and needed to rely on Him. Today, humankind still needs to learn that lesson.
July 19, 2020 "Daniel" God did not abondon Daniel, but supported him and through Daniel reminded everyone that God is in control. In this time, that is an important reminder for us.
July 12, 2020 "Signs of the Covenant" Just as we can look to a rainbow and remember God's promises to Noah, we can look to the cross and remember the grace we have in the risen Lord Jesus Christ.
July 5, 2020 "How the Mighty Shall Fall" Pastor Dave begins a summer series on the memorable stories from the Old Testament, starting with the account of David vs. Goliath. Just as David went in place of the Israelites to win the battle of the evil Goliath, so our Lord Jesus Christ goes before us to win the battles over in evil in our lives. Scripture is from 1 Samuel 17:35-50.
June 28, 2020 "The Lord Continually Surprises" Pastor Dave concludes his Jonah series as God reminds Jonah that sometimes God's mercies are not given as we would want or desire. But we ought to remember that just as God has compassion on us, he also freely gives grace to those different from us.
June 21, 2020 "Let Your Light Shine" As Jonah finally performed God's call to preach repentance to the Ninevites, the people of the city turned to the Lord. Who can we preach the gospel to with our words and deeds?
June 14, 2020 "Calling Out To The Lord" What did Jonah do while he spent three days in the fish? Jonah 2 describes his prayer and how became aware of his sin and need to obey God.
June 7, 2020 "What Is Swallowing You?" Jonah thought he knew better than God and set out to prove it by ignoring His command. Learn how God returns Jonah to the right path as Pastor Zomer begins a new series based on the book of Jonah.
May 31, 2020 "Being Called By The Spirit" Pentecost was not just a historic religious event. God sends his Spirit to us every day if we will only listen.
May 24, 2020 "Patience In Suffering" Suffering is not a desired outcome in our lives, but at some time we all suffer. God has a plan for us and a way to seek it. In James 5 we learn how we can learn and grow from suffering setbacks and trials.
May 17, 2020 "How To Plan" James discusses how to plan for the future using God's wisdom and not our own wants and desires in the fourth chapter.
May 10, 2020 "Two Kinds of Wisdom" James differentiates between earthly wisdom and God's wisdom. Who's wisdom do you rely on? See James 3:13-18.
May 3, 2020 "The Pronoun I" Pastor Dave's message is based on James 2:1-4 and 14-18. Christians are called to treat each other with love and concern, not judging on earthly posessions or rank.
April 26, 2020 James says we should be always be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. In this time of trial and stress we need to keep his words in mind and always be ready to speak God's truth.
April 19, 2020 Dan Stohrer, Bethany's seminary student, delivers the message today based on Colossians 2:6-19. During this unique era in history, we can take comfort from Paul's words that God continues in control.
Easter, April 12, 2020. This is the audio of the Easter worship service which was released as a video on Facebook. You can view the video or listen to the service here.
Good Friday April 10, 2020 This is the audio of the Good Friday worship service which was released as a video on Facebook. You can view the video or listen to the service here.
Worship was suspended because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 8,2020 "Being in Exile" Have you gone through a period of exile in your life? Be comforted that Jesus went through his 40 days of exile and His faithfulness can strengthen you. Scripture is from Matthew 4:1-11.
March 1, 2020 "Sackcloth and Ashes" Do you know you can take your dreams and disappointments to God? He will reassure you that he has great plans for your life!
February 23, 2020 "Moments With God" Do you have special times when God feels near? If so, cherish them as gifts. If not, be patient for He is always close by. Scripture is from Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36.
February 16, 2020 "You Have to Choose" In a passage from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, Pastor Dave exhorts us that just as the Israelites put the past behind them and followed God, we can follow the simple commands reinforced by Jesus to Love God and our Neighbor. Scripture is from Deuteronomy 30:11-22.
February 9, 2020 "Your Light Surpasses Evil" In another selection from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Dave tells us to build up those around us and be the light of Christ. We will be surprise on the influence we have. Readings are from Matthew 5:13-20. February 9, 2020
February 2, 2020 "How to Be Happy" In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to live the truly good life: one of contentment and humility. How can you live this out and share it with others? Scripture is from Matthew 5:1-12.
January 26, 2020 "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" In the Church, do we put ourselves first or Jesus first? That is the way to produce unity in our mission as God's called out people. Scripture is from 1 Corinthians 1: 10-19.
January 19, 2020 "Why Was Jesus Baptized?" John the Baptist performed a vital part in announcing the arrival of Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfillment of all what the Old Testament pointed to. Scripture is from John 1:19-34.
January 12, 2020 "Who is the Greatest?" Even the Apostles, who were closet to Jesus, wanted to be the most prominent. But like them, we in the church must remember that first will become last, and the last will become first."
January 5, 2020 "What's in a name?" When Jesus walked the earth, the city of Bethany was known as a place for those afflicted with illness. How can we make Bethany Reformed in Kalamazoo a place of respite today? Pastor Dave expounds John 11: 17-37.
Did you miss an earlier sermon?. Older sermons can be found in the archive.
September 20, 2020 "The Family of God" Being a Christian means being a part of God's Family. Today we celebrate the introduction of a new member of our church and God's family through baptism to remember this joyous fact. Scripture is from Ephesians 2:17-22.
September 13, 2020 "Do Not Judge" Our Seminary Student Dan Stohrer gives the message today! Why is it important for Christian's not to judge others? Because that gives us the space to share the saving grace of Jesus Christ with others.
September 6, 2020 "Godspeed" In the hustle and bustle of life, we must slow down to appreciate all that God is, that is the truest form of blessing.
August 30, 2020 Have you ever watched a film or show that left you hanging? The Gospel of Mark left some people wanting a bit more, just like other answers in our lives. Pastor Dave gives us insight into this spiritual challenge "Abrupt Endings.......Wanting More".
August 23, 2020 Rev. Fritz Kruithof reminds us that Jesus calls us to be faithful in our daily lives in "What My True Love Really Gave To Me". Love each other and remain faithful!
August 16, 2020 "One Sows, One Reaps" Pastor Dave recounts the famous meeting between the woman at the well with Jesus. It is important to see both ourselves as sinners needing to meet Jesus as well as others who need to hear the Gospel.
August 9, 2020 "Obscure, But Called By God" Pastor Dave gives a message that in all the increased chaos and loneliness that Covid-19 has caused, recalling that God first loves us in Christ and calls us to Him is the simplest and strongest reminder we need.
August 2, 2020 "Oddly Chosen By God" When the Israelites went to capture Jericho, God used a women of ill repute to help them capture the city. It may seem strange that God would use a notorious sinner, but God’s plans are not man’s plans. He may have plans for each of us which would surprise us greatly if we knew them.
July 26, 2020 "Babel" When the people of the earth decided that they could live without God, they built a giant tower to demonstrate it. God sent confusion by creating many languages so they could no longer understand each other and needed to rely on Him. Today, humankind still needs to learn that lesson.
July 19, 2020 "Daniel" God did not abondon Daniel, but supported him and through Daniel reminded everyone that God is in control. In this time, that is an important reminder for us.
July 12, 2020 "Signs of the Covenant" Just as we can look to a rainbow and remember God's promises to Noah, we can look to the cross and remember the grace we have in the risen Lord Jesus Christ.
July 5, 2020 "How the Mighty Shall Fall" Pastor Dave begins a summer series on the memorable stories from the Old Testament, starting with the account of David vs. Goliath. Just as David went in place of the Israelites to win the battle of the evil Goliath, so our Lord Jesus Christ goes before us to win the battles over in evil in our lives. Scripture is from 1 Samuel 17:35-50.
June 28, 2020 "The Lord Continually Surprises" Pastor Dave concludes his Jonah series as God reminds Jonah that sometimes God's mercies are not given as we would want or desire. But we ought to remember that just as God has compassion on us, he also freely gives grace to those different from us.
June 21, 2020 "Let Your Light Shine" As Jonah finally performed God's call to preach repentance to the Ninevites, the people of the city turned to the Lord. Who can we preach the gospel to with our words and deeds?
June 14, 2020 "Calling Out To The Lord" What did Jonah do while he spent three days in the fish? Jonah 2 describes his prayer and how became aware of his sin and need to obey God.
June 7, 2020 "What Is Swallowing You?" Jonah thought he knew better than God and set out to prove it by ignoring His command. Learn how God returns Jonah to the right path as Pastor Zomer begins a new series based on the book of Jonah.
May 31, 2020 "Being Called By The Spirit" Pentecost was not just a historic religious event. God sends his Spirit to us every day if we will only listen.
May 24, 2020 "Patience In Suffering" Suffering is not a desired outcome in our lives, but at some time we all suffer. God has a plan for us and a way to seek it. In James 5 we learn how we can learn and grow from suffering setbacks and trials.
May 17, 2020 "How To Plan" James discusses how to plan for the future using God's wisdom and not our own wants and desires in the fourth chapter.
May 10, 2020 "Two Kinds of Wisdom" James differentiates between earthly wisdom and God's wisdom. Who's wisdom do you rely on? See James 3:13-18.
May 3, 2020 "The Pronoun I" Pastor Dave's message is based on James 2:1-4 and 14-18. Christians are called to treat each other with love and concern, not judging on earthly posessions or rank.
April 26, 2020 James says we should be always be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. In this time of trial and stress we need to keep his words in mind and always be ready to speak God's truth.
April 19, 2020 Dan Stohrer, Bethany's seminary student, delivers the message today based on Colossians 2:6-19. During this unique era in history, we can take comfort from Paul's words that God continues in control.
Easter, April 12, 2020. This is the audio of the Easter worship service which was released as a video on Facebook. You can view the video or listen to the service here.
Good Friday April 10, 2020 This is the audio of the Good Friday worship service which was released as a video on Facebook. You can view the video or listen to the service here.
Worship was suspended because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 8,2020 "Being in Exile" Have you gone through a period of exile in your life? Be comforted that Jesus went through his 40 days of exile and His faithfulness can strengthen you. Scripture is from Matthew 4:1-11.
March 1, 2020 "Sackcloth and Ashes" Do you know you can take your dreams and disappointments to God? He will reassure you that he has great plans for your life!
February 23, 2020 "Moments With God" Do you have special times when God feels near? If so, cherish them as gifts. If not, be patient for He is always close by. Scripture is from Exodus 34:29-35 and Luke 9:28-36.
February 16, 2020 "You Have to Choose" In a passage from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, Pastor Dave exhorts us that just as the Israelites put the past behind them and followed God, we can follow the simple commands reinforced by Jesus to Love God and our Neighbor. Scripture is from Deuteronomy 30:11-22.
February 9, 2020 "Your Light Surpasses Evil" In another selection from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Dave tells us to build up those around us and be the light of Christ. We will be surprise on the influence we have. Readings are from Matthew 5:13-20. February 9, 2020
February 2, 2020 "How to Be Happy" In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to live the truly good life: one of contentment and humility. How can you live this out and share it with others? Scripture is from Matthew 5:1-12.
January 26, 2020 "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum" In the Church, do we put ourselves first or Jesus first? That is the way to produce unity in our mission as God's called out people. Scripture is from 1 Corinthians 1: 10-19.
January 19, 2020 "Why Was Jesus Baptized?" John the Baptist performed a vital part in announcing the arrival of Jesus as the Messiah and the fulfillment of all what the Old Testament pointed to. Scripture is from John 1:19-34.
January 12, 2020 "Who is the Greatest?" Even the Apostles, who were closet to Jesus, wanted to be the most prominent. But like them, we in the church must remember that first will become last, and the last will become first."
January 5, 2020 "What's in a name?" When Jesus walked the earth, the city of Bethany was known as a place for those afflicted with illness. How can we make Bethany Reformed in Kalamazoo a place of respite today? Pastor Dave expounds John 11: 17-37.
Did you miss an earlier sermon?. Older sermons can be found in the archive.
Worship Video Links
Worship video links from the Facebook Live streams. This archive begins during the COVID quarantine when Bethany began streaming services. You can also search for these and earlier streams on Facebook.
Worship video links from the Facebook Live streams. This archive begins during the COVID quarantine when Bethany began streaming services. You can also search for these and earlier streams on Facebook.
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A more complete list including the COVID Daily Devotions is available here.
