Bread of Life Church of Fresno

He's Lord of All | Hallowed Series | Bread of Life Church FresnoWhat if the gospel isn't a ticket to heaven — but a call to surrender everything?In this message from the Hallowed series, Pastor Danny Dunn unpacks the often-missed framework behind the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9–14 — Jesus didn't just teach us how to pray. Three times, before and after it, He warned us not to be hypocrites. Don't pray like one. Don't give like one. Don't fast like one.True salvation transfers you — out of the domain of darkness and into the Kingdom of God. Out of a stolen identity and into sonship. Out of the tempter's path and into the Father's will. But if unforgiveness still has a grip on you, this message will show you exactly why — and who you're still in fellowship with."He's either Lord of all, or He's not Lord at all."Scripture: Matthew 6:9–14 (ESV)Series: Hallowed — working through Matthew 6:1–18Topics: Kingdom of God · Lord's Prayer · True Salvation · Surrender to God · Identity in Christ · Forgiveness and Freedom · Spiritual Deliverance · Lordship of Jesus · Authentic Christianity

You can walk into a room and feel it immediately—warmth or coldness, welcome or distance. In this episode, we talk about the Miracle of Proximity and why God designed the local church to be the place where people experience the love of God through His people.Jesus said the world would recognize His disciples not by preaching, gifting, or production—but by love. And that kind of love isn’t sentimental or performative. It’s covenant, and it requires closeness. Proximity creates pressure—but that pressure doesn’t have to push us apart. God uses it to expose what’s still unlike Christ in us, soften hearts of stone, and grow a culture of real, visible, Spirit-empowered love.If you’ve been tempted toward isolation, offense, or “one foot in, one foot out” Christianity, this episode is an invitation back into the sheepfold—into covenant community—where God heals, shapes, and stations His people for mission.Key Scriptures (ESV): John 13:34–35, Jeremiah 17:9, Ezekiel 36:26–27, Romans 5:5, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 10:24–25, John 10:11, Ephesians 3:10Takeaway: Love doesn’t happen by accident in exile. It has to be fought for—together.

Here to share his insight into the Scriptures is Malik Burdan. This episode, he focuses on the different words used in the biblical languages that are translated as “love” for us in our English bibles, and why learning about this was meaningful for him. Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

What if the antidote to our anxiety-riddled world isn't found in self-care techniques or better coping mechanisms, but in rediscovering who we were truly created to be? This message cuts through the noise of a chaotic culture to remind us of a fundamental truth: we were designed for love, not hate or anxiety.Drawing from 1 John 4:13-16, we explore how truly abiding in God's presence transforms everything about our lives. The playing field of love is completely level – whether you're naturally gifted at relationships or struggle with connecting, God's design for humanity transcends personality types and spiritual giftedness. The primary evidence of God's Spirit working in our lives isn't found in dramatic spiritual manifestations but in supernatural love that persists even when relationships get messy.For those wrestling with uncertainty about their relationship with God, this message offers powerful reassurance. Throughout 1 John, the apostle repeatedly emphasizes "this is how we know" – providing clear anchors for our faith in a world that constantly questions truth. When we confess Jesus as Lord and experience His transforming love, we can walk with unshakable confidence that we belong to Him.The journey from anxiety to peace doesn't come through being told "don't worry" but through experiencing the living presence of a God who is love. As we abide in Him and He abides in us, we find ourselves becoming carriers of the very love that has transformed us – not out of guilt or obligation, but from the overflow of genuine relationship with Jesus.Ready to move beyond anxiety into the freedom of abiding love? This message offers practical pathways to experiencing God's presence in a way that changes everything about how you navigate relationships, hardships, and your daily walk with Jesus.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

In the last of our series on Pursuit, Doug explores the transformative role of prayer in a believer's life. He unpacks stories from scripture while exploring practical ways to engage in meaningful communication with God daily. Topics include the importance of fellowship, Jesus's cleansing of the temple, and nurturing our personal prayer lives.• Understanding the importance of continual prayer • Insights into community and fellowship in building prayer practices • The significance of Jesus’s actions in the temple • The need for a relational approach to God through His word • Exploring everyday dependence on God through prayer • Practical tips for cultivating a robust prayer life • Encouraging continual devotion to prayer in personal practicesSupport the showFind more content at bolcf.org

Doug highlights the significance of biblical fellowship as an essential part of the Christian life. He dives deep into the meaning of koinonia, highlighting its impact on spiritual growth and community life.- Definition and importance of fellowship based on biblical teachings- Exploration of Acts 2:42 and its implications for today’s church- Reasons why active participation in fellowship beautifies the Christian walk- Practical ways to embrace a lifestyle of fellowship, including small groups and hospitality- Real-life examples of fellowship in action and their transformative powerIf you want to deepen your relationships and embrace true community, don’t miss this message!Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

The transformative nature of the kingdom of God brings salvation, not merely a ticket to heaven, but an invitation to live under God's authority and rule in this life. Entering the kingdom means gaining the power to reflect God’s love and authority in our lives and the world around us, which enables believers to become agents of transformation. Surrender doubts and embrace the power of new birth, which, by faith, gives everything necessary for a powerful life in the kingdom.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

As we conclude our Spiritual Warfare series, we look at the armor and weapons God has provided to his people to make war. Listen in as we learn to live in full armor in everyday life.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

The beauty of having a relationship with God is that we can actually know Him and not just know about Him. What is wonderful about knowing God is that He knows us; intimately. Whether He speaks to us through the scripture, circumstances, or even the natural world, we walk with God in faith that He will talk to us and that we will hear Him. He also speaks to us inside by ministering to our hearts and leading us by discernment. May the faith to hear the voice of Jesus by the Holy Spirit speaking grow in us.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

In the book of Acts, the first four chapters reveal an amazing culture of prayer that translates into a great culture of generosity. We learn from the early church that the power of God they encountered in their prayer life caused them to have a deep love for one another. This made sharing their resources a celebrated practice. For the church in our day, these chapters give us more than a history lesson. They teach us the pattern of heaven for the community of disciples in our local churches.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

We continue our series on courage as we study John 16:33 where Jesus declared that we could remain strong when facing the trials of this world. As He was preparing to embrace the cross, He told His disciples that The Holy Spirit would come after His departure and that we would receive what Jesus called "the helper." The helper is the Holy Spirit who leads us into truth and makes us strong in the midst of struggle.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org

In 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 NotesSupport the showFind more content at bolcf.org

This 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 desire to have children. Motherhood is one of the most effective callings on the earth because it has the power to raise the next generation of leaders. Whether you are a mom who is hurting, or a young mother who is looking to the future, this message will encourage and perhaps even bring healing.Support the showFind more content at bolcf.org