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Sermons from Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN bellevue.org
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Bellevue Church brings you the word of God delivered weekly by various speakers. Spreading the Gospel of Christ throughout the nations.
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Sunday Messages from Lighthouse Christian Church in Bellevue, WA.
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Sermons from St. John United Church of Christ in Bellevue, KY
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Vision Statement: Missiongathering is a Progressive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Christian Church. Our vision is to be a space for healing, authentic relationships, and service to our local community. Our approach to faith and spirituality is less about doctrine or dogma, and more about living life fully and abundantly, which we believe to be impeccably modeled in the way of Christ. What we mean by Progressive: We embrace an open-handed approach to Christian theology. We interpret scripture t ...
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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 …
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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 …
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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 mess…
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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 s…
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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…
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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 conce…
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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 sub…
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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…
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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 h…
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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 di…
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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 subscri…
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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,…
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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 w…
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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…
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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 s…
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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 …
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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…
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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 Costc…
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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 le…
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June 9, 2024 | Derek Ewalt speaks on finding "Rest for the Weary" in this message from Matthew 11:28–30. These verses outline three simple steps for finding rest in the midst of your busy life. 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 Ap…
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June 2, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "How to Know God's Will" from Romans 12:1–2. It can be difficult for us to understand the will of God in our daily lives. Does God want me to marry the person I'm dating? What kind of career should I pursue? Am I supposed to become a missionary on the other side of the world? These are just a few of the…
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May 26, 2024 | In this message from Proverbs 18:21, Bellevue's college pastor, Daniel Harris, reminds us that our words can be a tool to build others up or a torch to burn them down. Looking also at the words of David, James, and Jesus, we see the importance of words and how they can predict where our heart lies. For more sermons each week, be sure…
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May 19, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "God's Pathway to Peace" in this message out of Philippians 4:6-7. What do you have to do to find peace? We find ourselves obsessed with worry and weighed down by anxiety, but God has called us to a better life in Jesus Christ. By letting go of worry and praying about everything, we can experience perfec…
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May 12, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "What Jesus Says About Marriage" as we study Matthew 19:1–9. What limits does God place on marriage? How does He define it? What is the purpose of marriage? We'll look at these questions and more during today's sermon. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’…
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May 5, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines looks at Acts 1 to speak on "The Gospel of Jesus Christ." From this passage, we learn about the people, power, and pattern of the Gospel. How did the Gospel change the lives of those living in Jesus' day? How did it spread throughout the world? Can we use this same strategy today to reach the world for Christ? For …
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April 28, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines breaks down the essence of Christianity as he teaches from John 21, examining the story of Jesus and Peter reconciling after the resurrection. Here we see the connection between loving God and loving people as we go about the Christian life. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the…
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April 21, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares an important message on "Waiting on Jesus" out of John 20:1–18. Have you ever had a difficult time when you were waiting on God? Listen as we dive into the reasons why we wait on the Lord and how it makes us better disciples. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If…
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April 14, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues to walk through Luke 24, this time teaching from verses 35-53, as we discover the blessings for every Christian. Join with us as we learn about the gifts with which God has blessed us and how they enable us to live faithful lives in obedience to Christ. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe …
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April 7, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines looks at the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 for a sermon titled "Victory Over Discouragement." When you are at your lowest point, Jesus can find you, comfort you, and set you on the right path. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard …
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March 31, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Good News of Easter" on Easter Sunday 2024. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, join us in Luke 24:1–12 as we learn the importance of this moment and what our response should be. At the end of his sermon, Pastor Gaines picks up his annual tradition of singing "He's Alive." For more …
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March 24, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on "The Crowd at the Cross" out of Luke 23:26–49 as we draw closer to Easter Sunday. There are different kinds of people watching the crucifixion of Jesus and many of us today fall into similar categories. How will you react to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross? For more sermons each week, be sure t…
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March 17, 2024 | Continuing our look at the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Troublesome Trials of Jesus" out of Luke 22–23. Through Jesus' experience with the Jews, Pilate, and the guards who beat Him, we learn important lessons about who Jesus is and how we are to view him. For more sermons each week, be …
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March 10, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines begins a short series leading up to Easter Sunday. In this sermon, "The Sweetness of Surrender," we study Luke 22:39–53 and the way in which Jesus surrenders to the will of the Father. As Christians, we must accept God's will, love our enemies, and wait on God's timing. For more sermons each week, be sure to sub…
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March 3, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines returns to the pulpit for a sermon out of Genesis 5 on "Your Walk with God." Join us as we look at the life of Enoch and find characteristics of how your walk with God should progress. If you want to have a close relationship with the Lord, take note of this message. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri…
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February 25, 2024 | Bellevue's Missions Pastor, Dr. Ben Taylor, teaches an important lesson on how and why we should live on purpose. Looking at Jeremiah 29, we see how God ordered the Israelites to seek the welfare of the city where they were exiled. As we go about our everyday lives, how can we be living on mission? For more sermons each week, be…
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February 18, 2024 | Bill Street preaches on the Christian's call to share the good news of the Gospel with all whom they can reach. Basing out of the text of 2 Kings 6-7, he explores why we sometimes feel scared to evangelize and share our testimony with others. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve…
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February 11, 2024 | Do you know what it means to follow Jesus wide open? In this sermon, Cory O'Hara speaks to how we are meant to live if we want to experience a full life in Christ. We must be willing to surrender our desires and look for ways to answer the call God has given us. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in…
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February 4, 2024 | In a sermon titled "More Cheerful Giving," Noah Sidhom continues our series on "More in 2024," this time focusing on obedience in tithing to the local church. First, we'll look at the claim of "stealing from God" in Malachi 3 and trace the story of Israel up to this point. Then, we'll try to better understand the need for tithing…
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January 28, 2024 | Daniel Harris, Bellevue's college pastor, continues our series of "More in 2024" with a message on the need for more prayer in the new year. How can we go deeper in our prayer lives? What is the purpose of prayer? Join us for a challenging study of Ephesians 1 that will have us yearning for a deeper relationship with the Lord. Fo…
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January 21, 2024 | Continuing his series on "More in 2024," Pastor Steve Gaines focuses on the need for "More Bible Intake" in the new year. We can trust God's Word to give us wisdom, power, truth, and purpose in everything we do. Join us in 2 Timothy 3 as we study Paul's words to Timothy and explore how they can be relevant to our lives today. For…
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