Bismarck Community Church Sermon Podcast

What does it mean to be a person worth imitating? Pastor Jim Ellis opens our new series, "Be Imitable," by looking at the foundation of the Christian life: loving God and loving our neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40). STAY CONNECTED  🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/   🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__ 🎁 Give Online: h...

We are never sent out alone. Pastor Jim Ellis explores Matthew 28:16-20, reminding us that the promise of Jesus' presence is what empowers us to "Live it Out on Mission" and make disciples in our community. STAY CONNECTED  🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/   🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__ 🎁 Give Online:...

This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series with a study of Colossians 1:15-20. In a world where many are pressured to turn away from the Gospel, Paul’s message remains clear: it is all about Jesus. He is not merely a man or a prophet; He is God the Creator. The Main Point: Jesus is the Creator of all things and the one who holds all things together. But...

This week, in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis examined the command in 1 Corinthians 11:1: "Imitate me, as I imitate Christ." This was presented as a direct calling for every believer to become a living, imitatable example of the Jesus we follow. Pastor Jim challenged us with essential questions: Is your life accessible and worthy of emulation? And what...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis dives into the book of James. We often try to live up to a spiritual "to-do list," believing that performance makes us complete. James offers a radical aim: living from the reality that you are already made complete and perfect in Christ. Discover the two profound truths—His presence and His promise—that assu...

Continuing in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis takes us into the book of Acts to examine a very human story: the sharp disagreement between Barnabas and Paul. We learn how even deep ruptures between passionate believers can be used by God, proving that He is always in the business of repairing relationships and redeeming conflict.  #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScri...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis examines the Gospel of John, where he shows us the five things that testify to who Jesus is. We are asked to consider how our own story bears witness to the work of Jesus in our lives. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #John...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series,  Pastor Jim Ellis delivered a message based on Luke 8. The sermon focused on some of the miracles of Jesus: subduing a storm, bringing freedom to a man bound by demons, granting healing to a suffering woman, and resurrecting a deceased girl. Pastor Jim pressed us to look inward, asking for our personal response to Christ. The ul...

Pastor Jim Ellis kept our "Journey Through Scripture" series moving this week with a personal message on forgiveness. He looked at the parable of the servant who was forgiven an astronomical debt but then refused to show mercy for a tiny one. Jim reminded us that forgiveness is ultimately a decision that starts in the heart, even when our emotions feel complicated. It's also vital t...

In this message, Pastor Jim Ellis continued our "Journey Through Scripture" series by examining several key passages (including Mark 8:23-9:8) that confirm the complete authority of Jesus. Jim explored the connection between the words "Author" and "Authority," noting that as the Creator of all things, God possesses all authority, which He has entrusted to Jesus. This...

This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by examining a deeply human moment in Mark 9: the man who cries out to Jesus, "I believe; help my unbelief!" This message reminds us that doubt is a universal experience, and we can boldly cry out to God—trusting Him to meet us in our uncertainty and help us believe, regardless of our circumstances #Bi...

We are continuing in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series. This week, Pastor Jim Ellis hits the pause button on our Bible journey to focus on the final words of the book of Malachi. As we stand between the Old and New Testaments, his message will be a powerful reminder of God's steadfast love and unchanging promises to His people. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch...

This Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by diving into the Book of Esther. He explores the tremendous courage Esther demonstrated in approaching the King—a life-or-death risk she took, knowing that saving her people meant jeopardizing her own life. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #Bi...

This Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by looking at Joel's call to the people to "rend their hearts, not their garments," and to return to the Lord. He'll then show us how this very message is fulfilled in Acts 2, as the Holy Spirit cuts to the hearts of the people, leading them to repent and return to the Lord. #Bismarck #chur...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis guides us through an often-overlooked passage in the book of Daniel. Instead of the familiar stories, he focuses on the first 23 verses of chapter 9, where Daniel confronts his own sin and the sins of Israel. Through Daniel's confession, we discover the profound truth of verse 23: that despite our unrighteousness,...

This week, our "Journey Through Scripture" series continues with Jim Ellis looking at the book of Ezekiel. He focuses specifically on chapter 18, which tells us that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked but desires for us to turn from our ways and live. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiv...

This week, our "Journey Through Scripture" series continues with Jim Ellis in the book of Lamentations. We'll explore how even in our deepest sorrow, our faithful God is at work, purposefully using our pain to bring about His restoration. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis...

This week, in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Sam Dupuis takes us to the book of Ezekiel. While Ezekiel often begins with a message of humanity's brokenness, Sam shows us that its ultimate purpose is one of hope. Even amidst the gloom, we see a God who is always at work, actively redeeming his people and seeking to save the lost. We are reminded that God is consistently and...

This week, our "Journey Through Scripture" series features a message from our former pastor, Jared Lee, who dives into the book of Jeremiah 29:1-15. He shares how God’s message to the ancient exiles is a direct word for us today, showing us how to live with purpose and hope, actively pursuing the good of our community, even when it feels like a foreign land. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCo...

This week, join Jim Ellis for our "Journey Through Scripture" series as he focuses on the powerful truth of Isaiah 41:10. This single verse provides the ultimate reason to cast away fear: God promises to be with us, strengthen us, and help us. Discover the rest and assurance found in that simple, yet profound, promise. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThrou...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Daniel Nairn brings a message from the book of Jeremiah. Dan discusses Jeremiah’s ministry and explores four questions we can ask about its impact: How was his message received? Were lives being changed? How was his relationship with God? And was his message true? #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughS...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Marcus Staley unpacks the challenging yet hopeful book of Hosea. Through the dramatic narrative of Hosea and Gomer, we'll see a profound parallel: Israel's repeated unfaithfulness met by God's incredible, steadfast love. This sermon will reveal how God relentlessly pursues and redeems us, even in our own unfaithfulness,...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis takes us through the book of Jonah. We'll explore how Jonah's story often mirrors our own tendency to run away from God. We will be challenged to embrace a radical calling: to love our enemies, a stark contrast to Jonah's reluctant obedience when God sent him to Nineveh. Discover what this ancient prophe...

This week, Jim Ellis guides us through the book of Obadiah in our "Journey Through Scripture" series. We'll examine themes of human pride and the nearness of the Day of the Lord, culminating in the comforting and foundational truth that our ultimate hope and salvation rest entirely in God. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #u...

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Jim Ellis draws a compelling parallel from 1 Kings 12. We'll examine the story of Rehoboam, who, influenced by misguided friends, increased the burdens on his people. In contrast, we'll discover how Jesus offers us a yoke that is easy and a burden that is light, promising true rest for our souls. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCo...