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He's Lord of All | Hallowed Series | Bread of Life Church Fresno What 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 6:1–18 Topics: Kingdom of God · Lord's Prayer · True Salvation · Surrender to God · Identity in Christ · Forgiveness and Freedom · Spiritual Deliverance · Lordship of Jesus · Authentic Christianity

Make disciples, not converts—this episode reframes the Great Commission as Jesus intended: not just decisions, but lifelong discipleship that pushes back darkness and multiplies through everyday relationships. We’ll walk through the rhythm of presence → peace → power → purpose, why obedience is the true measure of discipleship, and simple steps you can take this week to start making reproducible disciples right where you live.

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 3:10 Takeaway: Love doesn’t happen by accident in exile. It has to be fought for—together.

Sharing an encouraging and challenging word this week is Jordan Yarbrough. Hear about a revelation God gave him while studying the book of Nehemiah and our discussion on how it is relevant to the church today and until the end of time.  Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Sheldon Bacchus serves in many capacities at our church and this week he is sharing why! He discusses how for him, serving went from something he did because he was asked to, to something he wants to do to contribute to the growing family of God that people desperately need.  Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Kyle Beeler has a conversation with his wife, Nicole, where he teaches about the Suffering Servant figure in Scripture (hint: it’s Jesus), shares why he has been interested in this figure, and how he finds hope in the life, death, and victory of Christ.  Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

This week, hear about how Proverbs 3:5-6 has marked Harold Forbis’s life as he has acknowledged the Lord in every aspect of life and then seen either real-time or in retrospect how God has made his paths straight.  Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Gain valuable insights on receiving God's gift of salvation as hosts Jordan Yarbrough and Sergio Ramos discuss the role of grace in our lives. We explore how true acceptance of salvation requires an open heart transformed by the Holy Spirit.  • How understanding grace redefines our relationship with God  • Importance of being positioned to receive the gift of salvation  • The transformative role of the Holy Spirit in our daily walk with Christ  Thanks for joining us today. We hope this session will help you love God and people more. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

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 show Find more content at bolcf.org

This week, Humberto Bejarano joins the podcast to share a powerful testimony of a time in life where he had faith for a healing miracle and received it! He also shares about the key attitude of gratitude that strengthened his relationship with God.  Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Joining us this week is Jason Guenther! He is a leader in the church in various capacities and today he shares with us something he doesn’t often get to share - his testimony of being found by God after going through a time of drifting away from his true purpose and call in life Support the show Find 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 show Find more content at bolcf.org

The search for authentic love has consumed humanity throughout history—filling our songs, movies, and stories with attempts to capture its essence. Yet despite these efforts, most people continue pursuing a broken version of love that leaves them unfulfilled. In this profound exploration of 1 John 4:7-12, we uncover the revolutionary truth that genuine love doesn't originate within human capacity but flows from the divine realm. This transformative message challenges our fundamental understanding of love's source and purpose—revealing that we can only access authentic love when we're connected to its divine origin. The powerful revelation at the heart of this message is simple yet profound: you were not born to hate. When we embrace God's love, we become more authentically human, reclaiming the divine image we were created to embody. Conversely, when we choose bitterness, anger, and hatred, we become something less than human—moving further from our created purpose. What makes this teaching particularly transformative is its practical application. When we experience the "mercy seat" of God's forgiveness in our own lives, we naturally extend that same grace to others. No longer viewing people through the lens of their failures, we see them through the perspective of divine potential. This creates communities where love becomes visible not through mystical experiences but through consistent acts of forgiveness, patience, and genuine care. The ultimate evidence that we've been transformed isn't found in supernatural displays or religious performance, but in our capacity to love authentically. When we truly love one another, we demonstrate that hell no longer rules our hearts—we've been liberated from darkness into light. Ready to experience a love that heals your broken humanity and transforms your relationships? Listen now and discover how heaven's love can invade your earthly existence. Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org

Announcing Bread of Life Daily! We aim to deepen community engagement at Bread of Life, and this episode explores the importance of connecting with church members and sharing uplifting stories. - Introduction to the Bread of Life Daily podcast  - Vision to highlight testimonies and teachings  - Call to action for involvement and story-sharing  For more about Bread of Life, Church of Fresno, look us up at bolcf.org and reach out or, better yet, come join us. We hope you have a blessed day.  Support the show Find 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 practices Support the show Find more content at bolcf.org