"The Kingdom and the Church" | Vance Pitman
Vance Pitman launches Bellevue's Missions Week with an important message on "The Kingdom and the Church" out of Philippians 4:15–20. What is the church built for? What is the life cycle of a church? In this sermon, we hear the need for churches to be praying about and giving toward missions, as well as sending out missionaries and church planters from within their congregations. We should not focus only on the seating capacity of our building, but on our sending ability to reach the world for the Gospel of Christ. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"The Gift of Atonement" | Grant Gaines
Dr. Grant Gaines joins us for a special word out of Leviticus 16 on "The Gift of Atonement." Reading through God's commands for a blood sacrifice for the Israelites' sins, we see the need for atonement, how we can be made right with God, and the positive effects of having our sins cleansed. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"When God Sees the Blood"
Pastor Steve Gaines continues our Chronological Bible series with a message out of Exodus 12 on "When God Sees the Blood." Looking at the instructions given to the Jews regarding Passover, we see the importance of Jesus' blood and what it means for our worth before God. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Inexcusable Excuses to Not Serve God"
Pastor Steve Gaines preaches through Exodus 3–4 as he walks through the inexcusable excuses to not serve God. When the Lord asks us to do something outside of our comfort zone, we often begin listing excuses for why we cannot obey Him. Through this message we'll see why those excuses fall short. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"God's School of Suffering"
Join us in the book of Job as we study "God's School of Suffering" with Pastor Steve Gaines. One of the best places in the Bible to learn about enduring trials, Job's story is full of terrible losses, enduring grief, and a path to redemption. When God allows for us to go through difficult times, we are made stronger and draw closer to Him. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Live Well and Prosper" | Pastor Bill Street
Is prosperity a bad thing? Is success biblical? Bill Street, Bellevue's Pastor of Discipleship, Prayer, and Evangelism, looks at these questions in light of Joseph's success found in Genesis 39:1–3. How does God bless us and what are we supposed to do with those blessings? Choose today how you are going to follow the Lord and take hold of His promises. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"When God Tests Your Faith"
When God tests your faith, what purpose could there be in your suffering? Pastor Steve Gaines explores the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22:1–14 where God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son on an altar. Whatever test or trial you face today, the endurance of your faith is vital to receiving all that God promises you during tough circumstances. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 11:27 - Faith stretches and grows 15:48 - Faith strengthens you and others 20:50 - Faith speaks to God and others 29:44 - Faith satisfies God 31:48 - Faith secures God's miracles #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Keeping God First Place"
Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Matthew 6:20–34 on the subject of "Keeping God First Place" in our lives. How can we seek first His kingdom while letting go of the distractions and temptations that can weigh us down? #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"The Reason for Christmas"
Pastor Steve Gaines teaches from Luke 2:8–20 on the reason for Christmas in this timely sermon. The shepherds were amazed when the angels announced the birth of the Savior, but they also listened and took action based on what God had revealed to them. We face a similar decision today. How will you respond to the Christmas season? #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Lessons from the Shepherds" | Derek Ewalt
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? #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis