Bellevue Baptist Church

May 17, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our spring study of Nehemiah, this time looking at what happens when the naysayers come calling. God had given Nehemiah a mission, but there were people who wanted to stop the progress of rebuilding the wall and humiliate him. What do we do when these same critics come for us and stomp on our dreams? Pastor Ben looks at the difference between constructi...

May 10, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches from Nehemiah 2 about what the best leaders do. Whether it's heroes from the Bible or inspiring figures from our culture, the best leaders know how to commit to their vision with boldness while building others up. In this sermon, we see how Nehemiah listens to the Lord's direction and walks in faith. What is God calling you toward? For more sermons each...

May 3, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell closes out the book of Ezra with a message from Ezra 10:1–17. The people of Israel had an eye-opening moment where they realized they had been sinning against God by taking foreign brides. This led to a difficult decision and a time of repentance. How can we get back right with God when we veer off course? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you ca...

April 26, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches from Ezra 7:6–10 detailing the quiet power of the book's author. Using simple reminders of what the Christian life should look like, he highlights the importance of a biblical education and the need to go beyond the study of God's Word. By putting faith into action, we can reach more people and have a greater impact on our world. For more sermons each w...

April 19, 2026 | In light of recent tragedy, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 on what happens to our bodies when we die. Looking at three prayers designed to give us peace about growing older and facing tragedy, we see that there is still hope even in death. The Christian response to great loss and disappointments is to pick up the pieces and keep moving forward because we kno...

April 12, 2026 | Beginning a new series through Ezra and Nehemiah, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on what happens when God bring the spring back to our lives. What does revival look like? How do Christian movements begin? Looking at Ezra 1–3, we see how the laying of the foundation for a new temple brought renewed passion for the Israelites. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can...

April 5, 2026 | In his Easter message on Mark 15:16–21, Pastor Ben Mandrell speaks on the unexpected calling of Simon of Cyrene to help Jesus with his cross on the way to Calvary. Many of us are called by God to do uncomfortable tasks or walk through difficult trials. How can we use these moments to bring glory to God? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. I...

March 29, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on the Parable of the Sower found in Mark 4 as part of our first Family Worship Service of 2026. In this message we see how Jesus talks about the different ways in which people react to the Gospel. Some of us easily produce fruit as the "seed" of the Gospel works in our lives, but it doesn't always seem to have the same effect on others. How can we kee...

March 22, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through Mark 2:13–17 while focusing on how Jesus eats with the non-religious and the "sinners" who have been cast out from the church. How can we learn to spread the gospel in places where people need it the most? 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...

March 15, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on the humble, yet effective, teaching of the Apostle Paul summarized in 1 Corinthians 2:1–5. As we consider the ministry of Pastor Emeritus Steve Gaines, we look at what it means to be a strong preacher who doesn't let ego get in the way of the Gospel. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what yo...

March 8, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell closes out our series in Hebrews with a message from chapter 13 on how we can move our faith to action. When we adopt the lessons from this book and live by its principles, we will see big changes in our churches, families, marriages, and communities. How will you seek to become more hospitable in your home? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so yo...

March 1, 2026 | Teaching from Hebrews 12:7–13, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on the importance of fatherly discipline and how God uses pain in our lives. Whether you are suffering through a storm for a week or many years, there can be purpose in the pain. If we believe that God is good, how should we read pain in our lives? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know...

February 22, 2026 | In Hebrews 11, we reflect on the heroes of the faith who lived through the Old Testament. Among them was Abel, brother of Cain. In this sermon, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches from the life of Abel about how we can surrender to the Lord and worship Him. We are also warned not to live as Cain, who chose to murder his brother out of envy and anger against the Lord. Through this story...

February 15, 2026 | Looking at Hebrews 10:26–32, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on "The Danger of Deliberate Sin." When we choose to pursue sin deliberately, we are making a mockery of the sacrifice which Christ has made for us. This drives a wedge between us and God until we no longer feel any intimacy with Him. How can we reject sin and make sure that we are growing in our faith? For more sermons e...

February 8, 2026 | Preaching from Hebrews 9:24–28, Pastor Ben Mandrell shows how Jesus has been at work in the past, present, and future. These appearances by Jesus depict how God has mapped out the story of salvation across the timeline of history. The Old Testament rituals for worship were made new through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri...

February 1, 2026 | Teaching from Hebrews 5:11–14, Pastor Ben Mandrell highlights the problem of spiritual immaturity. How can we grow in our faith and take that next step God is calling us toward? 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 Podcasts and follow us on Spotify.  Bellevu...

January 25, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell focuses on three calling principles out of 1 Samuel 9. We never really know where God is going to call us or what He'll ask us to do. What's important is that when the moment arrives, are we willing to obey His call? It's likely we will feel inadequate for the task, but we will receive the filling of the Holy Spirit to complete all that God has asked of us. F...

January 18, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell speaks out of Hebrews 4 on how we should enter God's rest every day. We live crazy lives and deal with constant distractions. There is never an end to the worry, but God has called us to rest in Him. When we look to the Lord for our hope, satisfaction, and belonging, we can move away from the latest self-improvement plan and cherish His grace. For more sermon...

January 11, 2025 | Continuing our series in Hebrews, Pastor Ben Mandrell talks about how we must keep an eye on our hearts, as they are constantly moving. If we don't consistently lean on the Holy Spirit and God's Word, it's very easy for us to lose our way. One way we can find our hope renewed is by the encouragement of fellow believers who can see our struggles and provide answers. For more serm...

January 4, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins his series in Hebrews with an important look at the authority and supremacy of Jesus in Hebrews 1. God's Son not only provides us with a path for salvation, but He even holds the world together. Jesus is the ultimate priority for our lives and our worship. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what...

December 28, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell gives a call to action for the new year with a stirring message from Haggai 1:1–11 titled "Think About Your Ways." What is keeping you from following after God? What excuse do you have for why you haven't done the thing God asked you to do? In this lesson, we see that nothing is more important than living in tune with God's calling. For more sermons each wee...

December 21, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on the fourth candle of Advent, the Angel's Candle. Looking at the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:8–20, we hear about the angels who made the announcement of His coming. What are angels? Scripture gives us a few important details about how they interact with us and obey God's commands. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can sta...

December 14, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our walk through the advent season with a message from Luke 2:8–20. As we light the Shepherd's Candle, we discuss who these shepherds were and what this moment must have been like for them. We also look at the three titles given to Jesus in this passage: Savior, Christ, and Lord. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in t...

December 7, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the Christmas story found in Luke 2:1–8 as he explains the significance of Bethlehem, Jesus, his parents, and more. From the most humble beginnings, God creates a path to salvation for all mankind. 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 revie...

November 30, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins our season of Advent with a message from Isaiah 9:6 about the coming Messiah, who was a "Light in the Darkness." Through this verse we see the prophecy about the coming Christ and better understand the importance of Christmas. 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 messag...