"Enter God's Rest in a Raging World"
"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 what really matters, so that you can tackle the challenges in your life with the proper perspective. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Follow Me" | Dr. Dub Oliver
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. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"How to Have a Happy Relationship" | Dr. Charles Lowery
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 sex. #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"Friends Bring Friends to Jesus" | Dr. Jason Allen
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 to share the Gospel with our loved ones. 0:00 - Introduction to our text 3:07 - Combating the crisis of loneliness 7:37 - Context for Mark 2 11:26 - Jesus uses people to bring His Gospel message 12:51 - The curious crowd 16:53 - The crippled sinner 20:57 - The committed friends 30:35 - The critical skeptics 33:29 - We must bring others to Christ #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"The Lord Will Fight Your Battles"
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 have challenges in our lives that threaten to undo us. Whether you are facing a problem at work or home, know that God understands your need and is working behind the scenes according to His will. 0:00 - The Gaines family faces a hard medical diagnosis 5:08 - Even Christians go through hard times 7:34 - Moses leads the Israelites to the Red Sea 18:54 - King Hezekiah trusts God to defeat his enemies 22:44 - The Lord fights for His people #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Serve Your Way to the Top"
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 Costco, we see that leading from a place of humility can lead to amazing results. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 7:25 - The Mount of Transfiguration 13:25 - Jesus Speaks with His Disciples About His Death 15:25 - The Disciples Argue Over Who is the Greatest Among Them 19:10 - How Costco Models Servant Leadership 24:30 - If You Want to Be Great, Be Humble 27:59 - Jesus' Humility on the Cross 30:34 - Learning from King Rehoboam's Bad Counsel #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Enjoy Life with Your Wife"
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. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 3:38 - Value your wife 5:24 - Study your wife 9:49 - Honor your wife 15:57 - Love your wife 23:03 - Have fun with your wife 27:40 - Be faithful to your wife 32:49 - Pray with your wife #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Rest for the Weary" | Derek Ewalt
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. 0:00 - Introduction to our text 5:00 - Come to me 15:36 - Take my yoke 36:42 - Learn from me 39:44 - You will find rest #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis
"How to Know God's Will"
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 unique questions we must answer that aren't always easy to align with a simple passage from scripture. In this sermon, Pastor Gaines will help you discern the will of God by growing closer with Him and thinking more like the Lord. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 4:14 - Surrender yourself to God 9:50 - Separate from the world 19:31 - Transform your mind 25:36 - Embrace God's will #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"The Tool or the Torch" | Daniel Harris
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. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 5:53 - God cares about the words you use 21:33 - Your words can be a torch that burns 29:49 - Your words can be a tool that builds #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis