Bellevue Baptist Church

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...

July 28, 2024 | "You can enter God's rest in a raging world." That is Pastor Steve Gaines' word of encouragement from Hebrews 4:9–12. No matter what is happening around us (family issues, elections, work problems, health concerns, etc.), we can still find peace in Jesus Christ. Reading your Bible and spending time in prayer will help you focus on what really matters, so that you can tackle the cha...

July 21, 2024 | Dub Oliver, president of Union University, speaks out of Luke 9:57–62 in a message titled "Follow Me." Jesus Christ is to take first place in our lives above all else. While He knows our situations and cares deeply about the obstacles we face in our lives, at the end of the day we must choose to submit to Him in all things. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you ca...

July 14, 2024 | Dr. Charles Lowery teaches on "How to Have a Happy Relationship" from his years of experience as a psychologist and pastor. Whether you are single and looking for marriage advice or empty nesters who have been married for decades, you will learn important tools on communication and gain perspective on how to deal with the opposite sex. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri...

July 7, 2024 | Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares an important message out of Mark 2:1–12 titled "Friends Bring Friends to Jesus." When we look at the story of the paralytic man who was lowered through the roof of a home by his friends in order to see Jesus, we see what it means to go all out in an effort to share the Gospel with our loved ones. For more...

June 30, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines encourages the church with a sermon titled "The Lord Will Fight Your Battles" out of Exodus 14. With the Egyptians closing in on the Israelites at the Red Sea, Moses tells the crowd that God will win the victory for them. We may never face anything as harrowing as an escape from our Egyptian enslavers, but we all have challenges in our lives that threaten to und...

June 23, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on how to "Serve Your Way to the Top" in this message from Mark 9:30–37. If you are not willing to serve others and humble yourself before God, it is impossible for you to be great in the kingdom of God. Learning from the examples of servant leadership in the Bible, as well as a secular company like Costco, we see that leading from a place of humility ca...

June 16, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares how you can enjoy life with your wife out of Ecclesiastes 9:9. By choosing to love and honor your wife and make time for your family, you can build a stronger marriage. 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 Sp...