Bellevue Men

April 9, 2025 | Derek discusses the remarkable story of Gideon from Judges 7, exploring how God brought an astonishing victory through a mere 300 men against the overwhelming Midianite army. Discover how God provides clarity, peace, and victory even amidst life's chaos, calling us to simple yet powerful obedience. Join us as we reflect on practical ways we can embody Gideon's courage and faith in...

March 12, 2025 | What does it take to be a leader who follows God wholeheartedly? In this episode, we explore Numbers 27:15-22, where Joshua is appointed as Moses' successor—a leader chosen not for his strength, strategy, or experience, but for his faithfulness to God. We break down what biblical leadership looks like and how Joshua’s calling applies to us today. Leadership isn’t just for pastors,...

March 5, 2025 | Fear and faith are constantly at war within us. In this episode, we explore how fear leads to destruction, while faith leads to victory—a lesson drawn straight from Joshua and Caleb’s unwavering trust in God when others cowered in fear. We discuss the natural tendency of men to want to be the hero, to fix everything, and to hold their struggles in silence. But what happens when fea...

February 26, 2025 | Words matter. They can build up or tear down, encourage or wound, heal or destroy. In this episode, we dive deep into the weight of our words, their impact on our relationships, and their spiritual significance. Looking at Leviticus 24, we explore the story of an unnamed man whose words led to severe consequences—a sobering reminder that what we say carries eternal significance...

February 12, 2025 | In this episode, we explore wisdom—what it truly means, how it differs from knowledge, and why it's essential for godly leadership. Using Exodus 18 as our foundation, we look at how Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, gave him life-changing advice on delegation and leadership—wisdom that not only helped Moses but also shaped the nation of Israel. Why do men struggle to ask for help?...

February 5, 2025 | Have you ever felt like God is silent? Like you're searching for Him, but He seems distant? In this episode, you'll be reminded through Job 23:8-10 and Exodus 3 that even when you can't see Him, He sees you. God hears, remembers, and moves at the right time—His time. If you're in a season of waiting or struggling to understand His plan, this conversation will encourage you to tr...

January 29, 2025 | Have you ever caught yourself thinking God owes you something? In this episode, Derek Ewalt tells you how Elihu challenges Job’s growing pride in Job 33-34 . Arrogance can sneak in when we focus too much on ourselves, but true humility brings us back to God. Let this be a reminder to step back, examine your heart, and surrender any entitlement before Him.

January 22, 2025 | Derek reflects on Job's unwavering faith and character, even in the face of devastating loss and suffering. With practical applications, this episode challenges you to examine your own life, considering your walk with God, fear of the Lord, and commitment to staying away from evil. Derek emphasizes the importance of repentance, blamelessness, and reliance on God's grace, encoura...

November 13, 2024 | Derek Ewalt concludes a study of Ecclesiastes with Solomon’s call to fear God, obey His commandments, and live a life that honors Him. He emphasizes the futility of worldly pursuits without a relationship with Jesus and challenges listeners to evaluate their lives in light of eternity. This episode reminds believers of their accountability before God and the abundant life found...

November 6, 2024 | Derek Ewalt dives into Ecclesiastes 10, exploring Solomon’s insights on wisdom, foolishness, and the practical steps for living a life directed by God. He challenges listeners to examine their own lives, asking what they need to get rid of, what they need to do, and what they need to say, in order to walk more closely with God.

October 30, 2024 | Derek Ewalt moves into Ecclesiastes 9, centering on living life with intention and awareness of God’s sovereignty. He explores how understanding life’s brevity and placing our trust in God’s plan can reshape our daily actions and relationships, encouraging a life full of purpose and spiritual focus.

October 23, 2024 | In this episode, Derek Ewalt explores Ecclesiastes Chapter 8, revealing how true freedom is found in obedience to God and the authority He establishes. Through personal stories and Scripture, Derek shows that genuine wisdom brings joy and purpose, encouraging us to embrace Jesus as the source of true liberty and live fully for Him, wherever He’s placed us. Tune in for a powerful...

October 16, 2024 | Derek Ewalt explores the theme of wisdom through the lens of Solomon's teachings, emphasizing how true wisdom serves godly purposes. He challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives, particularly focusing on the legacy represented by the "dash" between birth and death, and encourages them to seek wisdom from God to guide their actions and decisions.

October 9, 2024 | Derek Ewalt explores Ecclesiastes 5 and the importance of hearing from God, talking to Him, and fearing Him. Unpack what it means to live a life that honors God through integrity, reverence, and obedience.

October 2, 2024 | In this episode, Derek Ewalt unpacks Ecclesiastes 4, exploring the dangers of isolation versus the value of friendship. He shares personal stories on how isolation affects men emotionally and spiritually, highlighting the importance of accountability and meaningful relationships.

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April 3, 2024 | Derek Ewalt finishes our series with a study of 3 John. Here, we see the importance of finding encouragement among believers and modeling our behavior after those who live Godly lives.

March 27, 2024 | Derek Ewalt teaches out of 2 John, where we learn to love one another and to focus on what we know to be true from the teachings of God's Word. 

March 20, 2024 | Derek Ewalt preaches through the final verses of 1 John, where the apostle is summarizing his letter and sharing why he has written what he has. Among his reasons is that so the believers can have confidence in what they believe and teach. From the assurance of salvation to the promise of our prayers being heard, there are certain things we can count on from the Lord.

March 6, 2024 | Derek Ewalt teaches through 1 John 5:1–12 as we look at what it means to love God and trust in Him. Do you keep the commandments of God? Do you trust in what He says? If we are to overcome the world, we must believe in Jesus as the Son of God.

February 28, 2024 | Derek Ewalt walks through 1 John 4, focusing on the need to love others like Christ has loved us. Then, he invites MHEA basketball coach and pastor of Binghamton Community Church, Shun Abram, to share how God is using him.

February 21, 2024 | Jason Pyron joins our study to talk about the discernment of spirits in 1 John 4. The early church was starting to see the rise of false teachers who would twist Scripture for personal gain or provide unsupported ideas that went against what was known from the teachings of Jesus. How can we identify bad theology today that goes against what the Bible teaches?

February 14, 2024 | Derek Ewalt walks through 1 John 3 as we discuss what it means to be a Christian. Many people claim to know Christ, but how can we tell if they really believe in the Bible and follow Jesus? Children of God have certain markers we can discern and we'll find out more about it in this section of Scripture.