"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
"God's Pathway to Peace"
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 perfect peace. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 4:22 - Reject worry 10:35 - Pray fervently 21:45 - Experience peace #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"What Jesus Says About Marriage"
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. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 3:13 - Marriage is God's Design 9:09 - Marriage is a New Beginning 15:29 - Marriage is Heterosexual and Monogamous 23:12 - Marriage provides companionship 29:01 - Marriage is permanent #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"The Gospel of Jesus Christ"
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? 0:00 - Introduction of our text 4:16 - The people of the Gospel 12:46 - The power of the Gospel 23:20 - God's pattern for the Gospel #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"The Essence of Christianity"
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. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 8:20 - Jesus' penetrating question 17:26 - Peter's painful reply 28:01 - Jesus' pastoral command #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines
"Waiting on Jesus"
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? Watch as we dive into the reasons why we wait on the Lord and how it makes us better disciples. 0:00 - Introduction of our text 10:42 - When to wait on Jesus 18:12 - How we should wait on Jesus 26:32 - Why we should wait on Jesus #BellevueBaptistChurch #BellevueMemphis #SteveGaines