Bellevue Baptist Church

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....

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...