Bellevue Baptist Church

November 8, 2026 | How do we respond when fear overwhelms us? Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches through 1 Samuel 13, where we see a frustrated King Saul choosing to disobey God out of fear. 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.  Bellevue Baptist Ch...

November 1, 2026 | When Samuel presented Saul as king before the Israelites, he was hiding among the baggage. How do we respond to God's calling in our lives? Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through 1 Samuel 10:17–27 as we think about important lessons to learn from Israel's first king. 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 thi...

October 25, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell speaks on the nature of calling during this sermon on 1 Samuel 9–10. Through the calling of Saul we see how God communicates with us, inspires us to act, and points us in the right direction. What is God calling you 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 l...

October 18, 2026 | Moving from Judges to 1 Samuel, Pastor Ben Mandrell shares how the Israelites asked Samuel to let them have a king to rule over them. Through this message, we see how people look to replace God with whatever leadership or idol sounds best to them. What they did not understand is that this pursuit would lead to negative consequences for their people. For more sermons each week, b...

October 11, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell closes our study of the book of Judges with a special message about how God uses unlikely people to accomplish His will. In Judges 4, Deborah encourages Barak to follow the commands God has already given him and a woman named Jael later brings victory in a surprising manner. Whether or not we see God at work, we must always remember that He is in control.  Fo...

October 4, 2026 | Continuing through the book of Judges, Pastor Ben Mandrell speaks on the spiritual drift of Samson. As we focus on Judges 16, we see how Samson turned away from God's calling on his life, instead pursuing worldly desires like a relationship with a treacherous woman named Delilah. What happens when we drift spiritually? How does the heart fall away from the Lord and settle for les...

September 27, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our series on The Search for the King in Judges 9. Here we see the son of Gideon, Abimelech, orchestrating the murder of his brothers in order to ascend to the throne. How can we learn from the evil choices of Abimelech in order to be good stewards of the calling God has given us? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in...

September 20, 2026 | Teaching from Judges 8, Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the later years of Gideon's life. Having tasted victory and defeated the Lord's enemies, Gideon slips into pride and idolatry, dragging his family into terrible consequences. How can we learn from his example and react appropriately when leaders let us down? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can st...

September 13, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins a new sermon series through the books of Judges and 1 Samuel as Israel begins the search for a king. In this message, we examine the story of Ehud in Judges 3. God used this left–handed leader to deliver justice on an evil king terrorizing the Israelites. Learn how God uses ordinary people through an incredible chain of events to fulfill His purposes...

September 6, 2026 | Closing out our series in Jude, Pastor Ben Mandrell shares how to stay faithful while others around you begin drifting away from the faith. A sad fact for believers is that many of our friends and family will leave Christianity behind at one point or another. How can we be there for them during those periods? How can we make sure our own faith stands firm? For more sermons each...

August 30, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on the ten lepers found in Luke 17:11–19. One man returned to Jesus after being healed in order to give thanks. In our daily lives, are we more like the nine men who ran off without showing gratitude? How can we be thankful in all circumstances, whether in times of small victories or big disappointments? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscrib...

August 23, 2026 | Closing out our series in Jude, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on how to spot false teachers. This was one of the biggest warnings found in Jude's letter, that we should be on the guard against people who would try to water down or twist the Word of God. When we see people who want to pervert God's authority, we must choose to contend for the faith. For more sermons each week, be su...

August 16, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins a two-week series in Jude with a call to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints. We'll also learn who Jude was, who he was writing to, and with what purpose he wrote. Jude is considered the fire alarm of the New Testament, telling us to take heed of the danger involved when we stray from God's plan. For more sermons each week, be sure to...

August 9, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell finishes our study of James with a helpful message about what to do when you're feeling low. Each of us faces challenges and bad days. How do we react when a wave of sadness or depression washes over us? James 5:7–11 has practical advice for what Christians can do during these trials. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know....

August 2, 2026 | Bellevue's outgoing college pastor, Daniel Harris, preaches from 2 Timothy 1 about how we should hold on tight to the people and faith that have built us. Daniel and a core team of 34 people will be heading to Denver, Colorado, to plant a church. 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...

July 26, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through James 5 where the Bible speaks to the dangers of wealth and how it can corrupt you. The early church was a time of great generosity, but there were still some who cared more about their own financial security than the needs of their brothers and sisters. This passage also speaks to the importance of tithing and dealing with your finances in a bibli...

July 19, 2026 | James 4:1–6 speaks on the source of conflicts and wars within ourselves. In this sermon, Pastor Ben Mandrell addresses the problems created by our sinful nature as well as the remedy that comes from the grace of God. We don't have to be drawn into sin by the world and our own selfish desires. We can choose to live a Godly life pursuing righteousness. For more sermons each week, be...

July 12, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our series in the book of James with a message from James 3:13–18 on how we should seek wisdom from above. James points out that there are two contrasting sources of wisdom: the world and the Lord. Through a few quick tests covered in this sermon, we can figure out which fount of wisdom we are drinking from. For more sermons each week, be sure to subsc...

July 5, 2026 | Bellevue's Next Gen Pastor, Cory O'Hara, continues our series in the book of James. Teaching from James 1:19–25, he shares how we are to rid ourselves of worldliness, soak in the truth of God's Word, and lead a life of obedience.  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...

June 28, 2026 | Beginning a new sermon series in James, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on what you'll need inside the storms of life. When hard times show up, how do we react? Are we angry with God or do we see trials as opportunities for growth? As Christians, being able to find peace and joy in the middle of life's most difficult moments is a witness to our faith in God. For more sermons each week,...

June 21, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell finishes our series in Esther by talking about the great reversal of outcomes in Esther 9. The Jews were supposed to be destroyed, but through the intervention of Esther and Mordecai, their salvation was at hand. Even when times are difficult, never forget that God is at work and He can perform miracles you cannot fathom. For more sermons each week, be sure to s...

June 14, 2026 | Beginning in Esther 3, Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the story of Queen Esther and teaches on the folly of Haman. Burning with pride and ambition, Haman orchestrates the events that lead to his downfall and the rescue of the Jewish people. How does the pursuit of more become a stumbling block for us? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know....

June 7, 2026 | Beginning a new series in Esther, Pastor Ben Mandrell looks to the example of King Ahasuerus (Xerxes) as a warning about foolish behavior. The king was full of pride, influenced by substances, and surrounded by people who only wanted to agree with him. In our lives, we need to seek out the wisdom of others, pursue humility, and be only consumed by the Holy Spirit. For more sermons e...

May 31, 2026 | Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on Nehemiah 8 and "How to Spot a Spiritually Strong Person." What does it look like when we are walking in the ways of the Lord? Through this message you will find practical ways to take joy in what the Lord has given you and be a blessing to those around you. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked wh...

May 24, 2026 | Ozzy Wei teaches from 1 Corinthians 7 on the subject of singleness and following after the Lord wherever He has placed you. No matter your marital status, we all have milestones that we think will make us whole. As you wait for the Lord to work in your life, don't forget to obey Him in your current season. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know....