Bellevue Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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August 27, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares an important message from Isaiah 59 titled "Jesus, the Savior Every Sinner Needs." In today's message, we will learn about the weight of sin and how we can be redeemed.
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August 20, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines picks up our study of Isaiah in chapter 58 as he teaches on going "From Religion to Revival." More than following customs, Christianity is about an ongoing relationship with the Lord where we embrace hope and live a renewed life which God has called us to.
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August 13, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines takes a break from our series in Isaiah to preach a special message titled "Pray Like It Matters" out of Daniel 9:23. Does God answer our prayers? Does prayer create change? We'll answer these questions and more in this message.
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August 6, 2023 | Noah Sidhom guest teaches a sermon out of 2 Timothy 1:12 titled "Do You Really Know God?" While many in the church have the knowledge of God, do they really act like they are pursuing a relationship with Him? Watch as we learn how to trust God with our problems and surrender our desires to Him.
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July 30, 2023 | Pastor David Jett of Crossgates Baptist Church guest speaks at Bellevue on the topic of "Fulfilling Our Responsibility." As we look at Matthew 25:14–30 and the parable of the talents, we'll see the kind of life God has called us to and how He equips us to complete our mission.
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July 23, 2023 | Dr. Grant Gaines steps in to preach a message of unity titled "Differences Without Division." Looking at Romans 14, we'll see Paul's advice for how to deal with secondary differences between Christians. Can we experience unity while disagreeing on music, ceremonial holy days, dietary restrictions and similar issues?
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July 16, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches from Isaiah 57 on how there is no peace for the ungodly. Looking at the prophet's message, we see Isaiah cautions those who do not know God and brings encouragement to those who worship the Lord and might seek His forgiveness.
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July 9, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines discusses "The People God Uses" in this sermon based out of Isaiah 56. Do you feel like God can't use you? Are you worried that He won't want to? Listen to this important message today.
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July 2, 2023 | Continuing our series through Isaiah, Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on "God's Abundant Pardon" we find in Isaiah 55. Learn how you can enjoy God's forgiveness and seek His rewards in this important message.
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June 25, 2023 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Isaiah 54 on "The Heritage of the Servants of the Lord." What does God instill in us when we surrender to Him? What are effects of Godliness on our families? Learn today how God blesses us when we follow Him.
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June 18, 2023 | During his Father's Day sermon on "Men Who Are Fit for God's Kingdom," Pastor Steve Gaines examines three interactions with Jesus found in Luke 9:57–62. How will we respond to God's call?
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June 11, 2023 | Derek Ewalt guest preaches out of Psalm 95 in a powerful sermon titled "An Invitation to True Worship." Are we bringing God our very best when we worship Him? Do we fully appreciate His worthiness of our praise?
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November 27, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines walks through "The Christian Creed," a list of beliefs important to the Christian faith. If you do not know what you believe and why you believe it, you will set yourself up to be swept away by the world and you will have a harder time passing along those beliefs to others. Join us in 1 Thessalonians 2:13 as we study this creed.
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November 20, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on the "Benefits of Salvation!" out of Psalm 103:1-5. These verses show us what we have to look forward to during the Christian life and how we can thankful to God for all He has done for us.
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November 13, 2022 | As part of the 2022 Love Offering, Pastor Steve Gaines shares how Christians are to be "For Life" at every age and stage. Focusing on bringing hope to every child, every family, and to the vulnerable, we will see how God has defined life and how we are to promote His design.
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November 6, 2022 | In the final sermon of his Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "Overcoming Demonic Spirits Through Prayer" out of Acts 16:16-40. We must be praying Christians if we hope to face and defeat demonic attacks.
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October 30, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on the important, but often overlooked concept of "Binding Demonic Strongmen." Mark 3:20-27 shows us the key to overcoming demonic attacks and engaging in spiritual warfare as the Bible advises.
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October 23, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues his sermon on "Who is the Holy Spirit?" out of Acts 19:1-7. Join us as we learn the functions of the Holy Spirit and how it works in our lives.
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October 16, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines focuses on the question of "Who is the Holy Spirit?" during the latest entry in our spiritual warfare series. Looking at what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit, both in the Old and New Testaments, we will learn what it is and how it applies to our lives.
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October 9, 2022 | Concluding our three-part sermon, "Change Your Thoughts–Win the War," Pastor Steve Gaines focuses on what we can do to go on the offensive with our thoughts.
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October 2, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues his sermon, "Change Your Thoughts–Win the War," as part of Bellevue's series on spiritual warfare. If you can resist temptation and fight back against negative thoughts with Scripture, you will be better equipped for the Christian life.
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September 25, 2022 | Beginning a multi-week sermon on "Change Your Thoughts–Win the War," Pastor Steve Gaines continues our series on spiritual warfare. As we look at Romans 12:1-2, we will learn the importance of living a life set apart from the world, including when it comes to our thoughts.
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September 18, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on the warfare of worship with this latest entry in our series on spiritual warfare. Looking at 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, we will see the importance of worship, why we should worship, and learn the benefits of praising God according to the Bible.
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September 11, 2022 | In this week's sermon from our spiritual warfare series, Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "What the Bible Says About Satan" out of Genesis 3:1. We must recognize who Satan is, how he interferes with our lives, and what his future looks like if we are meant to be victorious.
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September 4, 2022 | Continuing our series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on what the Bible says about angels. How old are they? What purpose do they serve? What does their organization look like? These questions and more will be addressed.
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August 21, 2022 | Continuing our look at spiritual warfare, Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on "Shackled Souls: The Devil's Endgame" out of Mark 5:1-20. As we look at the story of a demonized man, we see how the devil can try to destroy us and where God can pull us out of destruction.
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- Acknowledge the war. (Eph. 6:10-12)
- Access your weapons. (Eph. 6:13-17)
A. The Belt of Truth
B. The Breastplate of Righteousness
C. The Sandals of Peace
D. The Shield of Faith
E. The Helmet of Salvation
F. The Sword of the Spirit
G. Prayer and Petition - Attain the win. (Eph. 6:18)
August 7, 2022 | God will forgive you today! That's the message shared by Pastor Steve Gaines during his sermon out of Isaiah 30:18-26. In this message, we will learn how to receive God's forgiveness and the rewards of trusting in Him.
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July 31, 2022 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "Salvation According to Scripture" out of Isaiah 30:15. Through this message we will learn the requirements and rewards of salvation according to the Bible.
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July 24, 2022 | Dr. Daniel Akin teaches out of 3 John 1-14 on the important question of "Are you on mission with God?" Looking at the examples of Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius, we will learn ten ways to live on mission.
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July 17, 2022 | Dr. Grant Gaines guest preaches at Bellevue with a sermon titled "Being a Faith-FULL Christian" out of Hebrews 11:1. Looking at what the Bible has to say about faith and the impact it makes on Christians' lives, we see how God has called us to live.
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July 10, 2022 | Bellevue's middle school pastor, Cory O'Hara, teaches on "How to Wrestle Well" out of Psalm 13. When you are dealing with a trial, how much are you trusting the Lord and thanking Him for what He has given you?
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July 10, 2022 | Bellevue Media Pastor Noah Sidhom shares an important word on "Desperate Faith" out of Luke 18:1-8. As we examine the importance of routinely bringing your needs before God, we'll see how God takes care of His children.
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- God's right hand offers protection
- God's right hand offers provision
- God's right hand offers promises
- New Life
A. New vocabulary
B. New worldview
C. New motivation
D. New family
E. New calling - New future
A. New home
B. New inheritance
C. New name
- God will protect you (Isaiah 43:1-3)
- God will pilot you (Isaiah 43:18-19)
- God will pardon you (Isaiah 43:25)
- A Christian man is watchful.
A. Discipline your eyes
B. Live in God's Word
C. Live for Jesus - A Christian man is grounded.
- A Christian man is courageous.
- A Christian man is strong.
- A Christian man is loving.
June 12, 2022 | Dr. Charles Lowery serves as guest speaker, focusing on a message of "How to Be Your Best." Using the word "best" as an acronym, he shows us how to set ourselves up for success with Biblical support.
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- Jesus is the Lord's Spirit-filled Servant
- Jesus is the Lord's simple Servant
- Jesus is the Lord's saving Servant
- Jesus is the Lord's superior Servant
- Jesus is the Lord's successful Servant
- The Lord reigns over history. (Is. 41:1-4)
- The Lord reigns over idolatry. (Is. 41:5-7)
- The Lord reigns over His people. (Is. 41:8-20)
- The Lord reigns over His enemies. (Is. 41:21-29)
May 22, 2022 | Bellevue College Pastor Daniel Harris guest preaches on "How to Leave It All Behind." Looking at Luke 5, we will examine the life of Peter and how he responded to God's call in his life.
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May 22, 2022 | Derek Ewalt teaches from 1 Corinthians 15 as he asks the question "Do you love God's Word?" As we learn about the Bible's narrative structure around the First Adam and the Last Adam, we will learn why it is so important to read the Bible every day.
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- Comfort comes from God's pardon. (Is. 40:1-2)
- Comfort comes from God's presence. (Is. 40:3-5)
- Comfort comes from God's promises. (Is. 40:6-8)
- Comfort comes from God's power. (Is. 40:9-31)
- The pattern for marriage
- The parting of marriage
A. Leave your parents physically
B. Leave your parents financially
C. Leave your parents emotionally - The partnership of marriage
- The danger of an unguarded mind (Is. 39:1-2)
- The danger of an unguarded mouth (Is. 39:3-4)
- The denunciation of an unwise moment (Is. 39:5-7)
- The dreadfulness of an uncaring mentality (Is. 39:8)
- God decides the day of your death (Is. 38:1)
- Prayer can change the mind of God (Is. 38:2-8)
- Whether God heals or not, give Him praise (Is. 38:9-22)
- The empty tomb (Luke 24:1-3)
- The angelic announcement (Luke 24:4-7)
- The women's testimony (Luke 24:8-12)
- The post-resurrection appearances
A. Fellowship appearance (Luke 24:13-32)
B. Forgiveness appearance (Luke 24:33-35)
C. Commission appearance (Luke 24:36-49)
D. Ascension appearance (Luke 24:50-53)
April 10, 2022 | On Palm Sunday, Pastor Steve Gaines preaches a message titled "What Happened at the Cross?" out of Luke 23:33-49. Jesus' death on the cross was prophesied for centuries and it carried with it our only hope for restoration with God.
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- The reason for deliverance
- The requirement for deliverance
- The restitution of deliverance
- Jesus, God's highway of holiness, leads to rejoicing (Isaiah 35:1-2)
- Jesus, God's highway of holiness, leads to restoration (Isaiah 35:3-7)
- Jesus, God's highway of holiness, leads to redemption (Isaiah 35:8-10)
- The Judge who evaluates you
- The Lawgiver who instructs you
- The King who governs you
- The Savior who redeems you
- The source of perfect peace
A. God the Father gives us perfect peace
B. God the Son gives us perfect peace
C. God the Spirit gives us perfect peace - The security of perfect peace
A. We are physically secure
B. We are spiritually secure
C. We are eternally secure - The superiority of perfect peace
A. We have saving peace - peace with God
B. We have sustaining peace - the peace of God - The securing of perfect peace
A. We need focus
B. We need faith
March 6, 2022 | Dr. Kevin Ezell, president of the North American Mission Board, teaches at Bellevue during Missions Week. Reading through the journey of Paul in Acts 13, we will learn about the challenges associated with missions and the universal way in which all Christians should take part.
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- You will be comforted (Is. 6:1-4)
- You will be convicted (Is. 6:2-5)
- You will be cleansed (Is. 6:6-7)
- You will be commissioned (Is. 6:8-13)
- God's Son will be preeminent (Isaiah 4:2a)
- God's remnant will be preserved (Isaiah 4:2b-3)
- God's remnant will be purified (Isaiah 4:4)
- God's glory will be prevalent (Isaiah 4:5-6)
- He removes good leadership (Isaiah 3:1-7)
- He rejects glaring wickedness (Isaiah 3:8-12)
- He reverses greedy unfairness (Isaiah 3:13-4:1)
- God's test to tithe is unchallengeable. (Malachi 3:7a)
- God's test to tithe is unambiguous. (Malachi 3:7b-10)
A. All who don't tithe steal from God. (Malachi 3:7b-8)
B. All who don't tithe experience God's curse. (Malachi 3:9)
C. All who do tithe pass God's test. (Malachi 3:10) - God's reward for tithing is unrestrained. (Malachi 3:10b-12)
January 30, 2022 | Daniel Harris preaches from the Bellevue pulpit out of John 8 in a sermon titled "I Am the Light of the World." Our world is covered in darkness, but the light of Jesus Christ is more than capable of helping us navigate the path on which our lives are headed.
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- Jesus promises to bring you through your storm (Mark 4:35)
- Jesus does not promise to prevent your storm (Mark 4:36-37)
- Jesus modeled exercising faith during a storm (Mark 4:38)
- Jesus is able to calm any and every storm (Mark 4:39)
- Jesus expects you to trust Him in the storm (Mark 4:40-41)
Six End Time Events:
1. The rapture of the Church (1 Thess. 4:16-17) (Luke 17:34-36)
2. Christians in Heaven. (Luke 12:37) (Rev. 19:9) Non-Christians in Great Tribulation on earth. (Daniel 12:1) (Joel 2:2) (Matt. 24:21) (Rev. 9:20-21)
3. Christ's second coming and battle of Armageddon (Rev. 19:11-21)
4. Millennial reign of Christ (Rev. 20:1-6)
5. Final judgment (Rev. 20:7-15)
6. New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:1-18)
In the Last Days...
1. Jerusalem will be the capital of the world (Is. 2:1-4) (Psalm 2:6) (Zech. 14:3-11)
2. Jesus will be the King of the world (Is. 2:4)
A. Jesus will reign exclusively
B. Jesus will reign absolutely (Psalm 2:9-12) (Daniel 7:13-14) (Rev. 19:15-16)
C. Jesus will reign righteously (Is. 11:1-5)
D. Jesus will reign peacefully (Is. 11:6-9)
3. God will be the Judge of the world (Is. 2:5-22) (2 Tim. 3:1-5) (Rom. 2:16, 14:10-12) (2 Cor. 5:10) (1 Cor. 3:11-15) (Matt. 7:13-14)
What is a Christian to do?
1. Work! (1 Thess. 4:11-12)
2. Witness! (Acts 1:6-8)
3. Watch! (Mark 13:32-37)
- The gifting of salvation
- The calling to good works
- The training on how to live
- The waiting for His return
- Walk in repentance (Isaiah 1:16)
- Walk in righteousness (Isaiah 1:17)
- Walk in restoration (Isaiah 1:18-19)
- Walk away from rebellion (Isaiah 1:20)
December 26, 2021 | Guest preaching this week, Bill Street teaches on "Challenges, the Heralds of Prosperity." In this message, we will hear the purpose of trials and how God can use them to usher in times of spiritual growth and maturity.
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- Salvation came from God (Matthew 1:18)
- Salvation came through the Jews (Matthew 1:19-20)
- Salvation came in a baby (Matthew 1:21a, 22-25)
- Salvation came to mankind (Matthew 1:21b)
- Christmastime is for loving.
A. To be loved by God. 1 John 4:9–10
B. To love God. Mark 12:28–30 C. To love others. John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:7–8
- Christmastime is for giving.
A. God gave His best. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:14
B. Give God your best. 2 Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1
C. Give others your best. Eccl. 9:10a; Col. 1:28–29
- Christmastime is for believing.
A. Believe for salvation. Acts 16:30–31; Rom. 10:13
B. Believe after salvation. Heb. 11:6
1) For assurance. 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13
2) For provision. Rom. 8:32
3) For protection. Psalm 91:10–11
4) For direction. Psalm 32:8
- Christmastime is for living.
A. God gives abundant life. John 10:10
B. God gives everlasting life. John 10:27–29
December 5, 2021 | Guest preaching this week was Rev. Greg Addison, who spoke on "Knowing the God of Comfort in Tough Times" out of 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Pulling from his own recent experience in loss, Greg teaches us to look toward God and not just what He can give us.
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November 28, 2021 | One of our two guest speakers this weekend included Bellevue's college pastor, Daniel Harris, who preaches on "Jehovah Rohi: The Lord My Shepherd" out of John 10:10-15. Through this lesson, we can see how greatly God cares for us and how desperately we need Him.
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- A deeper understanding of the person of God
- A clearer view of the power of God
- A larger covering of the protection of God
- A greater claim to the promises of God
- People face problems (Luke 17:11-12)
- Problems prompt prayer (Luke 17:13)
- Prayer procures God's power (Luke 17:14)
- God's power provokes praise (Luke 17:15-16)
- Praise pleases God (Luke 17:17-19)
- The power of missions
- The proclamation of missions
- The plan for missions
A. Witness locally
B. Witness regionally
C. Witness ethnically
D. Witness internationally
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Stand firm in the Lord (Phil. 4:1) (1 Cor. 15:58) (Phil. 1:27–28)
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Live harmoniously with the Lord’s people (Phil. 4:2–3) (John 13:34–35) (1 John 3:14–16)
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Rejoice in the Lord (Phil. 4:4–5) (Hab. 3:17–19) (Phil. 3:1)
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Pray to the Lord (Phil. 4:6–7) (Matt. 6:6) (Col. 4:2)
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Meditate on the Lord (Phil. 4:8) (Psalm 1:1–3, 119:97)
6. Obey the Lord (Phil. 4:9) (Matt. 7:24–27) (James 1:22)
October 31, 2021 | Bellevue College Pastor Daniel Harris guest preached this past Sunday with a special message from 2 Corinthians 13 titled "How to Take an Exam."
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October 31, 2021 | Derek Ewalt guest preaches this week at Bellevue, teaching on "What Do You Do When You Don't Know What to Do?" from Exodus 14.
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Sermon Outline
1. You don't focus on sustenance
2. You don't focus on surviving
3. You don't focus on supplies
4. You focus on spiritual matters
5. You focus on every single day
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Main Passage: Acts 1:1-8
- The priority of world evangelization
- The power for world evangelization
- The plan for world evangelization
A. We must evangelize locally
B. We must evangelize regionally
C. We must evangelize ethnic groups
D. We must evangelize nationally
E. We must evangelize internationally
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Main text: Isaiah 43:18-19
- Forget your failures
- Focus on the future
- Follow by faith
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Main Passage: Isaiah 41:10
- God’s presence encourages you
- God's promises enable you
- God's power envelops you
September 26, 2021 | Daniel Harris stepped in to preach from the Bellevue pulpit this week, sharing a message titled "It's Never Too Late" from Psalm 51.
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Main Passage: Genesis 22
- Does the Lord have first place with your schedule?
- Does the Lord have first place with your family?
- Does the Lord have first place with your obedience?
- Does the Lord have first place with your possessions?
- Does the Lord have first place with your thoughts?
- Does the Lord have first place with your eyes?
- Does the Lord have first place with your attitude?
- Does the Lord have first place with your speech?
- Does the Lord have first place with your faith?
- Does the Lord have first place with your worship?
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Main Passage: Ephesians 1:13
- The root of salvation.
- The recipients of salvation.
- The requirement for salvation.
- The response for salvation.
- The reward of salvation.
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Main Passage: James 5:19-20
- The backslider's problem is rebellion
A. He rebels against the truth of the Son of God
B. He rebels against the truth of the Word of God
C. He rebels against the truth of the Gospel of God - The church's responsibility is rescue
A. We must pray for backsliders
B. We must lovingly confront backsliders
C. We must treat backsliders with gentleness
D. We must lovingly speak the truth to backsliders
E. We must not condone the sins of the backsliders
F. We must not give up on backsliders - The ultimate goal is restoration
When God restores us...
A. He removes our sin as far as east from west
B. He casts our sin behind His back
C. He no longer remembers our sin
D. He casts our sin into the depth of the sea
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Main Passage: James 5:13-18
- God Uses Prayer to Comfort Our Suffering
- God Uses Prayer to Celebrate Our Savior
- God Uses Prayer to Conquer Our Sicknesses
- God Uses Prayer to Cleanse Our Sins
- God Uses Prayer to Change Our Society
Sermon Notes
- You're never more like God than when you tell the truth
A. God the Father is truthful
B. Jesus, God's Son, is truthful
C. The Holy Spirit is truthful - You're never more like the Bible than when you tell the truth
- You're never more like the devil than when you tell a lie
Sermon Notes
- Wait patiently (James 5:7-8a) (Titus 2:13) (Revelation 16:15)
- Wait passionately (James 5:8b, 9b)
- Wait peacefully (James 5:9a) (2 Corinthians 13:11) (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)
- Wait persistently (James 5:10-11) (Philippians 4:13) (Romans 8:37) (Ephesians 2:18) (1 John 4:9)
- Wait productively (Matthew 24:45-51) (1 Peter 4:7-11)
Sermon Notes
Main Passage: James 5:1-6
1. Rotting riches ensure your demise (James 5:1-3a)
2. Rotting riches earn your denunciation (James 5:3b-4)
3. Rotting riches expose your depravity (James 5:5-6)
Sermon Notes
Main Passage: James 4:13-17
- Arrogant assumption demonstrates your ignorance (James 4:13-14a)
- Arrogant assumption disregards your insignificance (James 4:14b)
- Arrogant assumption displays your irreverence (James 4:15-16)
- Arrogant assumption demands your indictment (James 4:17)
August 1, 2021 | Dr. Dub Oliver joined us for a special sermon titled "Be Fruitful and Multiply." Looking at the world today, we can see obvious signs of how the world has neglected family life and rejected God's vision for this important societal unit.
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July 25, 2021 | Pastor Jim Henry joined us this week to talk about "Your Valley of Elah Moment." Looking at the story of David and Goliath, we'll see how we can step into the moment God has called us for and throw the stone God has placed in our hands.
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- Because Anger is Hateful (Jonah 4:1-4) (Matthew 5:43-44) (Proverb 24:17)
- Because Anger is Selfish (Jonah 4:5-9) (Matthew 18:32-33)
- Because Anger is Ungodly (Jonah 4:2, 10-11) (Luke 19:41-42; 13:34)
July 11, 2021 | Dr. Charles Lowery guest preaches in our weekend service in a special sermon titled "When Life Caves In, What Then?" Looking at the life of Job, we'll see how God can use tragedy to build us up and reveal amazing insights about Himself.
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Sermon Outline
- Receive Jesus as Savior and Lord
A. Repent of Sin
B. Believe in Jesus
C. Receive Jesus - Be a Spirit-filled, Mature Christian
A. Spirit-filled
B. Mature - Obey the Laws
A. Government Comes from God
B. God Comes Before Government - Pray for America
A. Pray for Leaders
B. Pray Geographically
C. Pray Scripture - Develop a Godly Family
- Be a Faithful Member of a Local Church
- Share Jesus with Lost People
- Be Salt and Light
A. Engage Your Community
B. Stay Informed on Social Issues
C. Share Your Views with Others - Get Involved Politically
A. Register and Vote
B. Know Candidate’s Stances
C. Contact Your Congressman
D. Run for Political Office - Pray for Revival
June 27, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues through the Book of James, preaching from James 4:11-12 on "Who Are You to Judge Your Neighbor?" While God has called us to discern between that which is Godly and that which is evil, we can also feel an inappropriate desire to judge others by our own imperfect standards.
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Main Passage: Psalm 119:105
- How We Got the Bible - Canonization
- The Inspiration of the Bible
A. Inspiration is not...
1) Mechanical Inspiration - God dictated it
2) Dynamic Inspiration - Ideas inspired, not words
3) Partial Inspiration - Only parts are inspired
4) Naturalistic Inspiration - Like any good book
B. Inspiration is verbal and plenary
1) Plenary - All is inspired (Psalm 119:160)
2) Verbal - Words are inspired (Matthew 5:18) - What We Believe About the Bible (Baptist Faith and Message, 2000)
- Facts About the Bible
A. It is Perfect (Psalm 19:7a) (Psalm 119:160)
B. It is Trustworthy (Psalm 19:7b) (Psalm 93:5)
C. It is Correct (Psalm 19:8a) (Psalm 119:128
D. It is Clear (Psalm 19:8b) (Psalm 12:6)
E. It is True (Psalm 19:9b) (John 17:17)
F. It is Righteous (Psalm 19:9b) (Psalm 119:138)
G. It is Desirable (Psalm 19:10) (Psalm 119:97)
H. It is Inspired (2 Timothy 3:16)
I. It is Inerrant (Numbers 23:19) (Romans 3:4) (Titus 1:2) (Hebrews 6:18)
J. It is Infallible (Psalm 119:105)
K. It is Authoritative (Matthew 5:1-9)
L. It is Eternal (Isaiah 40:8)
M. It is Christ-Centered (John 5:39-40) - Functions of the Bible
A. It Leads Us to Salvation (2 Timothy 3:14-15)
B. It Helps Us to Be Sanctified (2 Timothy 3:16)
C. It Prepares Us for Service (2 Timothy 3:16-17) - Understanding the Bible
A. Read It (Revelation 1:3)
B. Hear It (Romans 10:17)
C. Study It (2 Timothy 2:15)
D. Memorize It (Psalm 119:11)
E. Meditate On It (Joshua 1:8)
F. Pray It (John 15:7)
G. Obey It (Luke 11:27-28) (James 1:22)
H. Share It (Ezra 7:10) (Acts 8:35)
- The Reality of Worldly Wickedness (James 4:1-3)
A. A Life of Struggle
B. A Life of Sin
C. A Life of Shortage
D. A Life of Selfishness - The Retribution for Worldly Wickedness (James 4:4-5)
A. Worldly Christians Commit Spiritual Adultery
B. Worldly Christians Cause Divine Jealousy - The Remedy for Worldly Wickedness (James 4:6-10)
A. Submit to God
B. Resist the Devil
C. Draw Near to God
D. Be Purified
E. Be Broken
F. Be Humble
G. Be Exalted
Sermon Outline
- God Bends Us With Our Problems (Genesis 32:1-8)
- God Breaks Us From Our Pride (Genesis 32:9-27)
- God Blesses Us For His Purposes (Genesis 32:28-32)
May 30, 2021 | In the latest sermon from our series on the Book of James, Pastor Steve Gaines explores "The Superiority of God's Wisdom." How does God's wisdom match up with the knowledge of man? What are some of the benefits of trusting in God rather than our own instincts? You'll find all of this and more in this week's sermon.
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May 23, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues our study of the Book of James by speaking on the problem of "Your Rogue Tongue" out of James 3:1-12. In addition to diagnosing the condition of our speech, we will also look at how you can foster more wholesome and God-honoring talk from our mouths.
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Sermon Outline
Main Passage: James 2:22-23
- God's friends are called (Gen 12:1-4)
- God's friends are worshipers (Gen 12:5-9)
- God's friends are imperfect (Gen 12:10-20)
- God's friends are gracious (Gen 13:8-18)
- God's friends are warriors (Gen 14:14-16)
- God's friends are believers (Gen 15:1-6)
- God's friends are pray-ers (Gen 18:22-33; 19:29; 20:17)
- God's friends are obedient (Gen 22:1-5;10-12)
- God's friends are blessed (Gen 22:13-18; 24:1)
- God's friends are heaven-bound (Gen 25:7-8)
Sermon Outline
Main Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
- The Teaching of a Christian Mother (2 Timothy 3:14) (2 Timothy 1:5) (Acts 16:1-3) (Deuteronomy 6:6-9)
- The Tool of a Christian Mother (2 Timothy 3:15) (Ephesians 6:17) (Hebrews 4:12)
- The Task of a Christian Mother (2 Timothy 3:16-17) (Proverbs 22:6)
- The Triumph of a Christian Mother
A. Timothy Assisted Paul (Acts 17:14-15; 18:1-5; 19:22; 20:4) (Romans 16:21) (1 Corinthians 4:17; 16:10)
B. Timothy Preached the Gospel (1 Corinthians 16:10) (2 Corinthians 1:19) (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
C. Timothy Encouraged Christians (1 Thessalonians 3:2-3)
D. Timothy Oversaw Churches (1 Timothy 1:3)
E. Timothy Suffered for Christ (Philippians 1:1) (Hebrews 13:23)
Sermon Outline
Main Passage: James 2:14-25
- Faith Without Works is Profitless (James 2:14-17)
- Faith Without Works is Proof-less (James 2:18) (1 Corinthians 12:7-10) (2 Corinthians 11:23-33)
- Faith Without Works is Popular (James 2:19-20) (Deuteronomy 6:4)
- Faith With Works is Perfected (James 2:21-25)
April 25, 2021 |Pastor Steve Gaines continues our study in the Book of James with his message, “The Sin of Prejudice.” Taken from James 2:1-13, we will look at how racism, partiality, and other forms of prejudice harm the Church and infect our own relationships with Christ.
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April 18, 2021 | Join us for a sermon titled "How Jesus Teaches Us in the Classroom of Failure." Our guest speaker is Greg Addison, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. Hearing from Luke 22:31-34, we will learn how God uses trials and our own mistakes to build us up.
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April 11, 2021 | Continuing in our study of the Book of James, Pastor Steve Gaines reminds us of how we are to be hearing and doing God's Word according to James 1:21-27. How are we taking in Scripture? Are we living it out once we have read it?
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April 4, 2021 | After teaching on "The Miracle of Jesus' Death" the previous week, Pastor Steve Gaines tells the rest of the Easter story in "The Miracle of Jesus' Resurrection." While the death of Jesus on the cross paid for the sins of mankind, it's the resurrection where we see the power of the story of Christ really come to life. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know.
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March 28, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on the death of Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for our salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
March 21, 2021 | Continuing the series in James, Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on how to control our anger by listening and examining our speech. James 1:19-20 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
March 14, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on the source, the seriousness, the slyness, and the solution of temptation. James 1:13-18 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
March 7, 2021 | Dr. Todd Lafferty is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Office of the International Mission Board (IMB). Dr. Lafferty talks about the importance and purpose of missions and how we can do our part by praying and supporting the work of missions. 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
February 28, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on the different positions of Christians and worldly people and the height of Christian humility. James 1:9-11 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
February 21, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on what the scripture says is the pathway to godly wisdom. James 1:5-8 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
February 14, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on why God allows trials in our lives. James 1:2-4, 12 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
February 7, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines introduces the series in James, starting with James 1:1 and preaches on the life of James. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org
January 31, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on the biblical command to tithe to your local church. Malachi 3:7-12 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN bellevue.org
January 24, 2021 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on how important it is for Christ-followers to share the Gospel with lost people. Acts 17:22-34 Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN bellevue.org
Pastor Steve Gaines | 01-17-21 AM | Acts 2:37-47
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 1-10-21 AM | 2 Kings 6:8-23
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 12-27-20 AM | Deuteronomy 2:1-3
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 1-3-21 AM | Daniel 10:19
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 12-20-20 AM | Luke 2:1-20
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John Mark Harrison | 12-13-20 AM | Luke 2:21-38
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Jeff Crook | 12-06-20 AM | Ephesians 5:1-2
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 11-29-20 AM | Luke 1:26-56
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Pastor Steve Gaines | November 22, 2020 | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 11-15-20 AM | Luke 16:10-15
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 11-08-20 AM | Luke 3:1-22
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Dr. Grant Gaines | November 1, 2020 | John 4:31-38
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 10-25-20 AM | Revelation 20:14-15
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 10-18-20AM | Revelation 21:1-22:5
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 10-11-20 AM | Revelation 20:14-15
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 10-04-2020 | Revelation 20:11-15
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Pastor Steve Gaines | September 27, 2020 | Revelation 20:1-10
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 09-20-2020 | Revelation 19:11-21
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Pastor Steve Gaines | 09-13-20 AM | Revelation 19: 1-10
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Dr. Jason Allen | September 6, 2020 | Isaiah 6:1-8
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Dr. Dub Oliver | August 30, 2020 | Matthew 5:1-12
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