Bread of Life Church of Fresno
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Welcome to the Bread of Life Church Podcast! This podcast seeks to bring the Bible to life through teaching and sharing what God has given us in His word. The goal of these messages is to obtain a functional spirituality that is worked out on a daily basis through the love and power of God.
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The Book | Jesus
March 28, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this last session of Made New, we examine how intricately the Bible either by foreshadow, or through direct statements, reveals that Jesus Christ is the central figure. As we learn that insight and understanding are to be gained by studying what the apostle Paul referred to as "the mystery of Christ," we begin to read the scripture with a deeper passion, and in turn, fall in love with Jesus. Follow along with this interview style podcast as we learn how to discover Jesus through the Bible...
Fear Not The Future
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this fourth installment of the "Fear Not" series, we look at how God has provided His Word, His presence, and His people to keep us in a place of peace during difficult times. While the temptation to be anxious is real, the peace of God is greater if we will look to Him to find it. Listen along as we discover what God has provided for us in times of trial. Support the show
The Book | Beauty & Simplicity
March 13, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBThis message focuses on the beauty and simplicity of the Bible. In this teaching, we observe the various styles of writing, imagery, and examples that plainly reveal the beauty of God's word. We also discover that contrary to common belief, the Bible is an uncomplicated book, written in common language. This makes the Bible easy to understand, and encourages us to begin to read it. Join us as we look at these simple truths and be blessed in your pursuit of learning the Bible. Click Here For...
The Book | Unity
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBMany of the arguments produced by skeptics regarding the authenticity of the Bible, often center on it being written and translated by humans. To them, it is impossible that God could generate clear and perfect testaments to make himself known. However, if one looks at the facts regarding the Bible, they would see the convincing evidence that validates it. A closer look at the Bible reveals an amazing unity of revelation in its pages. Being written over a span of 1600 years, with 40 differen...
The Book | Authority
March 10, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this teaching on "The Book," we examine the reality that the Bible is foundational to Christian belief. It is therefore the ultimate authority on every subject. Listen along as we take a look at what this means and how it affects our relationship with God. Click Here For Notes Support the show
Stable In Uncertain Times | Part 4
February 15, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBGod’s word has promised us that when we face difficult times and stressful situations, he is near to us and never far away. In this message, we will see that calling upon God is not based upon formal channels of communication or having a specific knowledge of prayer. It is often a matter of just crying out for help! Support the show
The Beginning | Like Christ - With Christ
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this teaching, we explore what it is means to become like Jesus through salvation. We discuss the fact that being a christian isn't something one is born into, a social class, or even a religion. One becomes a Christian, when they truly meet Jesus and surrender to His Lordship. When that happens, he begins to live in our hearts, through faith, slowly making us like him. He does this through the power of the Holy Spirit, as he make us into his likeness. Click Here For Notes Support the s...
Stable In Uncertain Times | Part 3
February 12, 2020 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAre you facing anxiety today? Are you wrestling with fear over where your life is heading? If so, the Word of God has good news for you. In this message, we will learn how The Lord lovingly and patiently cares for us. He leads us out of difficulty into His peace and rest. Follow along, as we learn how to remain stable when life is too much. Support the show
The Beginning | In Christ - Christ In Us
February 12, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this teaching, we learn what being saved into Jesus means. Simply, it means that Jesus Christ, through a God-given miracle, becomes quite real to us. The result is us wanting to surrender our lives to Him. We enter into relationship with Him by believing in Him. Upon that surrender, He moves into our hearts and lives, and begins to create a new life. This is what salvation means, and how it becomes real when we are born again. Click Here For Notes Support the show
The Beginning | Faith & Repentance
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis teaching is on what it means to be saved and to have a relationship with God. This brings us to the Biblical subject of repentance. The Bible teaches us that in order to know God, we have to repent from sin and evil deeds. We must understand what sin is, and choose to be free from it by choosing God at a personal level. In order for faith to be real, it must be joined with repentance. Join us as we look at this matter, and learn to trust Jesus for our forgiveness and deliverance from ev...
The Beginning | Conversion
January 26, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week, Tom Bedford teaches us what it truly means to be converted to Christianity. Together, we look at the idea that being a church attender who agrees that the Bible teaches good morals, does not necessarily create Biblical faith. The Bible teaches that while these things are good, we need to go further and believe in Jesus at a heart level to produce a life change. Salvation is a matter of transferring trust from ourselves to trusting in God for our eternity. Click Here For Notes Su...
The Beginning | Born Again
January 26, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week's teaching, Jeff Delong explains how salvation comes through what the Bible calls grace, and it is not a result of our good efforts and right doing. Click Here For Notes Support the show
The Beginning | The Gospel
January 15, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis is the first message in our series on "The Beginning." This series aims to lay the foundation of what The Gospel is and what it means to be a Christian. Questions like: What does it mean to be born again? How does salvation work in one's life? Does a person really go to hell without knowing Jesus? What does it mean to know Jesus? What do the scriptures say about these things? All of these questions are relevant and important. Please follow this weekly discussion and discover what is pos...
Stable In Uncertain Times | Part 2
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWhenever we face times of difficulty or struggle, we need the clear reference point of God’s Word to keep us focused on Him. In this message, we learn from the example of Jesus who resisted the temptation of the devil. We need to follow his example, by speaking the scripture and refusing to be moved by the tempter. Support the show
Stable In Uncertain Times | Part 1
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBPsalm 37 gives us clear insight and instruction on how to resist temptation. This psalm teaches us not to fret or become discouraged by the actions of those who are ungodly. Please join us, as we look five truths found in this wonderful psalm. This passage helps guide and keep us focused on God through difficult seasons of life. Support the show
Good News of Great Joy
December 27, 2019 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThe angel of The Lord brought good news of great joy of the Son of God coming to earth. The angel came to shepherds watching their flock by night to reveal the blessed news. Join Pastor Tom Bedford as we learn how to embrace the powerful reality of these words today. Support the show
Pour Out Your Heart
December 27, 2019 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAt the first Christmas, the right human response to the coming of Jesus was worship. Many gifts were given ranging from gold, frankincense, and myrrh, to songs and prophetic words. Likewise, today our heart is a unique gift and Jesus invites us to give it to Him. Join with Pastor Daniel Dunn, as we learn to follow in their footsteps as we “pour out our hearts” in worship. Support the show
In Hope
December 20, 2019 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBRomans chapter 5 begins a large section of scripture where the Apostle Paul focuses on the core ideas of the Gospel. He lays out the doctrines of Justification by Faith, Standing in Grace, and Rejoicing in Hope. As he wraps up this section of the book, he clearly focuses on the idea that we live In Hope. The Apostle explains that we are in labor with all of creation in the “pains of childbirth.” We anticipate the fullness of the kingdom of heaven that is here, and coming soon. We wait IN HOP...
Overcoming The World
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this message, we look at the New Testament book of 1st John, chapter 5, verses 1-4. Here we discover how a sincere belief in Jesus empowers us to overcome temptations and struggles faced by living in this world. Everything around us wants to overpower and condemn us to living a life less than what the Bible promises. We are glad that God did not leave us without power or help. Follow along as we learn that knowing Jesus gives us the ability to overcome what we are facing, so that we can f...
Motherhood Restored
October 23, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis Mother's Day message was given at Bread of Life Church of Fresno where Tom Bedford spoke on the power and the role of Motherhood. In this message, he gave examples of three women in his life, who through the grace and wisdom of motherhood, helped shape him into a leader and minister. This is a timely message, as the role of women is being redefined with great persuasion. Motherhood is discouraged and dishonored in today's culture. However, God's word gives great honor to the natural des...
Not Condemned
October 23, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThis was shared on a Sunday Morning at Bread of Life Church where Tom Bedford spoke on the reality of condemnation among Christians. The Bible declares that God never intended for His children to live this way. In this message, Biblical truth is laid out in easy to understand language that brings great relief for those who are under the burden of past mistakes. God loves us and wants us to know him. He wants us to be free of pain, and of condemnation. Follow along and learn how you can walk ...