Bethany Church - La Crosse, WI
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601 episodes
Under Construction Sermon
Ever feel like your anger gets the best of you—whether through explosive outbursts, sarcastic jabs, or silent withdrawal? In this sermon on Proverbs 25:28, Chase Vitort unpacks the biblical root of anger and reveals why self-control isn't just ...
What Drives Our Anger? • Beyond The Sermon
In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, we dive into Proverbs 25:28—exploring what it means to guard our hearts when anger threatens to break down our walls.In this episode, we unpack:Hot vs. Cold Ange...
Proverbs: Wisdom with Sex • Under Construction • Steve Musto
Culture tells us sex should be spontaneous, boundary-less, and consequence-free—but what does God's Word actually say?Continuing our series through the Book of Proverbs, Pastor Steve Musto unpacks Proverbs Chapter 7 to examine the contra...
Wisdom, Folly, & Sexuality • Beyond The Sermon
Note: This episode includes discussion on adult themes and sexuality. Listener discretion is advised when tuning in with younger ears.This week, we unpack the sensitive, essential themes found in Proverbs 7. Moving past taboos a...
Proverbs: Four Kinds of Wisdom • Under Construction • Steve Musto
True strength isn't about raw power, status, or size—often, God uses the small, ordinary, and overlooked things of the world to accomplish His greatest work.In this message from the Under Construction series, Pastor Steve Musto explores...
Four Small Creatures, Four Big Lessons • Beyond The Sermon
Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Sermon! In this week's episode, we explore one of the most unique passages in scripture: Proverbs 30:24–28, where we find four tiny creatures that God highlights as examples of profound wisdom.Be...
Proverbs: Wisdom With Words • Under Construction • Steve Musto
Our words carry immense power—they can build up or tear down, bring life or inflict lasting pain. But when our speech turns sharp, critical, or destructive, is it really just a "mouth problem," or is it pointing to something deeper happening un...
Words of Life or Words of Death? • Beyond The Sermon
Words have the power to breathe life or inflict lasting wounds. In this episode of "Beyond the Sermon", hosts Tami DeLeeuw, Cathy Musto, and Steve Musto dive into Proverbs 10:11 to examine the deep impact our words have on our relationships, ou...
Proverbs: Wisdom With Work • Under Construction • Chase Vitort
What does God think about your Monday-to-Friday job? Whether you are an accountant, mechanic, teacher, stay-at-home parent, or executive, your daily labor carries far more spiritual purpose than simply earning a paycheck or building a resume.
The Trap of Perfectionism • Beyond The Sermon
Whether you view your job as a pathway to security, a source of personal identity, or a way to build a legacy, human motivations are rarely entirely pure. The team wrestles with the complex relationship between faith and the workplace, explorin...
Proverbs: Wisdom With Compassion • Under Construction • Tylor Fischer
Are we choosing convenience over compassion?In this message from the Under Construction series, we dive into Proverbs 3:27-30 to confront a challenging truth: when it is in our power to do good, waiting isn’t neutral—it’s a choic...
The Cost of Compassion • Beyond The Sermon
Dive deeper into the tension of living out true biblical compassion and generosity in this episode of Beyond the Sermon.Following up on last week’s look at the prayer of Agur in Proverbs 30 regarding financial extremes and content...
Proverbs: Wisdom With Money • Under Construction • Steve Musto
Money is one of the most complex and culturally charged topics we face, and the church world is no exception. Does God command His followers to live in poverty, or is wealth the ultimate sign of His blessing? Or is it something else entirely?
Marijuana, Money & Contentment • Beyond The Sermon
In this week's installment of Beyond the Sermon, we tackle some of the most debated and nuanced "grey areas" in modern culture and faith: alcohol, marijuana, and money. We dive headfirst into the tough questions that many believers wrestle with...
Proverbs: Wisdom With Alcohol • Under Construction • Steve Musto
The Bible has a lot to say about alcohol—and it might not be exactly what you think. From verses celebrating it as a blessing to stark warnings against reckless living, scripture doesn't shy away from this complex and culturally charged topic.<...
"Addiction takes, but Christ gives." • Beyond The Sermon
Steve, Tami, and Natalie discuss what wisdom with alcohol looks like for Christ-followers.
Proverbs: Wisdom With God • Under Construction • Steve Musto
If you were handed a magic wand with only one wish left, what would you ask for? When God offered King Solomon absolutely anything he wanted, Solomon didn't ask for wealth or power—he asked for wisdom.But how did he actually get i...
