Bellevue Baptist Church

January 26, 2025 | Join us in the book of Job as we study "God's School of Suffering" with Pastor Steve Gaines. One of the best places in the Bible to learn about enduring trials, Job's story is full of terrible losses, enduring grief, and a path to redemption. When God allows for us to go through difficult times, we are made stronger and draw closer to Him. For more sermons each week, be sure to...

January 19, 2025 | Is prosperity a bad thing? Is success biblical? Bill Street, Bellevue's Pastor of Discipleship, Prayer, and Evangelism, looks at these questions in light of Joseph's success found in Genesis 39:1–3. How does God bless us and what are we supposed to do with those blessings? Choose today how you are going to follow the Lord and take hold of His promises. For more sermons each week...

January 12, 2024 | When God tests your faith, what purpose could there be in your suffering? Pastor Steve Gaines explores the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22:1–14 where God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son on an altar. Whatever test or trial you face today, the endurance of your faith is vital to receiving all that God promises you during tough circumstances. For more sermons each week,...

January 5, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Truth About Mankind" out of Genesis 6:1–8. The reality about humans is that we are sinful by birth and God punishes sin. Only through divine intervention can we be made right and hope to become righteous. How does knowing about our sinful nature lead us closer to God's redemption? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay...

December 29, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Matthew 6:20–34 on the subject of "Keeping God First Place" in our lives. How can we seek first His kingdom while letting go of the distractions and temptations that can weigh us down? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple...

December 22, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on the Christmas story and the gospel connections found in Isaiah during this holiday sermon. Looking at Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and 53, we learn about the coming birth of the Messiah and what it means for our world. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please lea...

December 15, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches from Luke 2:8–20 on the reason for Christmas in this timely sermon. The shepherds were amazed when the angels announced the birth of the Savior, but they also listened and took action based on what God had revealed to them. We face a similar decision today. How will you respond to the Christmas season?  For more sermons each week, be sure to subscrib...

December 8, 2024 | Derek Ewalt speaks on "Lessons from the Shepherds" we can learn in Luke 2:8–20. When the angel of the Lord announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds, they took notice and immediately acted upon the word from the Lord. How can we choose to prioritize God's commands in our lives and obey when He asks us to do something? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you...

December 1, 2024 | Josiah Gwyn, Bellevue's Pastor to Young Couples and Home Groups, preaches on how to discover joy in trials out of James 1:1–4. You can either be tormented by your circumstances or you can recognize them as opportunities to grow closer to the Lord and become more like Christ. No matter what, you're going to face trials, so it's important to find the right perspective and pay atte...

November 24, 2024 | Noah Sidhom, Bellevue's Creative Arts Pastor, shares an important message out of Acts 1:4–9 on "Holy Spirit Power." When Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised His disciples a Helper would come and gift them with incredible power. Christians today have access to this same power and should feel encouraged to use it wherever God calls us to be. For more sermons each week, be sur...

November 17, 2024 | Steve Gaines discusses how to live wisely in an unwise world, focusing on the importance of living a Spirit-filled, purposeful, and thankful life. Drawing from Ephesians 5:15-20, he emphasizes walking in God's wisdom, being anointed by the Holy Spirit, and cultivating gratitude in all circumstances. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. I...

November 10, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches out of Joshua 5:13–15 in an encouraging sermon titled "Who is on the Lord's Side?" One day when Joshua was facing an incredible test as the leader of the Israelites, an angel appeared before him. This encounter teaches us about who God is and how we should react to His presence. Through reverence and obedience, and in trusting the Lord, we can answe...

November 3, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines encourages us to be living an all-in life during this message out of Philippians 3:12–14. Are you really living out the life God has called you to be living? How can we know we are following God's plan? In this sermon, we'll learn how we can reflect on where we are and make necessary adjustments to get back on the righteous path. For more sermons each week, b...

October 27, 2024 | Daniel Harris, Bellevue's college pastor, shares an important message on the need for personal evangelism titled "Always on Mission." Reading from the story of Philip sharing the Gospel with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26–40, Daniel reminds us that God has called each of us into evangelism opportunities and He will strengthen and equip us to meet the moment. For more sermons...

October 20, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches from 1 Peter 4:7–11 in an encouraging sermon on what Christians are called to do with the knowledge that the end of the world is coming soon. Peter gives us four powerful action steps we need to take as we wait for the return of Jesus Christ. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve hear...

October 13, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Philippians 2:5–11 on the eternal glory of Jesus in a message titled "Jesus Christ is Lord!" Before the virgin birth, Jesus was Lord. Even while He was on the cross, Jesus was Lord. He was there at the creation of the earth and one day He will return to the earth as king. Enjoy this special message and rest in the sovereignty of our Lord. For m...

September 29, 2024 | Preaching from Isaiah 41:10, Pastor Steve Gaines reminds us that "God Holds You in His Hand." We live in a world that is constantly trying to sell us on fear and anxiety, but we don't have to live in chaos. Take hold of the promises of God and trust Him to see you through the stage of life in which you find yourself. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can...

September 22, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks out of Luke 15:1–7 as he talks about the dynamic between the Shepherd and His sheep. What do we know about sheep? Why does the Bible compare people to sheep? In this lesson we will learn more about this relationship and why the Bible uses this analogy to help us better understand our own sinful nature and the love of God. For more sermons each week,...

September 15, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares how we can pray for America through ten areas of importance. Preaching through Jeremiah 29:4–7, he reminds us that God instructed the Israelites to pray for the foreign land in which they dwelled. Whether we are worried about elections, policies, crime, schools, or the economy, we can take those concerns to the Lord in prayer. For more sermons each w...

September 8, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines warns the unrighteous to not be deceived during his message from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11. There will be a punishment for wicked deeds and rebellion against God. We also know from reading God's Word that there is hope for anyone to come into saving faith in Christ Jesus. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve like...

September 1, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on Luke 4:1–13 where Jesus is tempted by the devil while in the desert. From Jesus' example, we see how we can have victory over temptation. Using the sword of the Spirit, fasting, praying, and more can be used to fight back against Satan when facing a temptation. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve...

August 25, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Luke 7:36–50 on "The Sweetest Words You'll Ever Hear." The story of the immoral woman who came to Jesus and washed His feet with perfume and her own tears is a reminder to us that Jesus can free us from our mistakes, kill our addiction, and give us hope for the future. Whatever dark road we are heading down, God can redeem the situation and give...

August 18, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines challenges the church to put God to the test by tithing as he teaches out of Malachi 3:6–12. The one place in Scripture where God invites us to test Him is in this Old Testament prophecy from a man named Malachi. If we are unwilling to surrender a portion of what God has given us back to Him and we choose to disobey the laws He has given us, how can we say we...

August 11, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:17 on how Jesus gives new life to lost people. No matter what you have done or how far you have turned away from God, there is hope in Jesus. When we surrender to Him we find everlasting life and a peace that is beyond comprehension. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked wh...

August 4, 2024 | During his sermon out of Acts 4:29–31, Pastor Steve Gaines shares how when you speak God's Word, you unleash God's power. There is something special about the Bible that gives strength to those who are weak, hope to those who are suffering, and conviction to those who are living a sinful life. When we fill ourselves with scripture, we can then spread the message of God's Word wher...