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June 29, 2025 | Renowned author and former pastor R.T. Kendall speaks on the importance of "Totally Forgiving Ourselves" for past mistakes and failures. Whether we have fallen in our personal lives, put work before our families, or committed an egregious sin, God is willing to forgive us. If even God, who knows everything about us, is willing to remove our sins, how can we choose to not forgive ourselves?

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June 22, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares a powerful message out of 2 Kings 6:8–23 titled "God's Invisible Angel Army." Looking at the life of Elisha, we see that God and His angels are always more powerful than the worries of this world. With the power of God behind us, we are able to overcome any obstacle and live out the life He has called us to live.

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June 15, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines challenges men on Father's Day with a sermon out of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 titled "Act Like Godly Men!" Through these two verses we see the life God is calling us toward, one where men are alert, strong, and loving.

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June 8, 2025 | In his sermon on Ecclesiastes 12, Cory O'Hara warns us not to be like King Solomon. Though he was gifted with great wisdom, Solomon walked away from the Lord for at least a time. This message shows us the importance of fearing the Lord and following after Him throughout our lives. When we don't give God the respect He deserves, our world can start to crumble.

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June 1, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on how a joyful heart is God's medicine for us. No matter what we are facing in life, the joy of the Lord can deliver us through. God's joy gives us strength and purpose as we endure the trials and circumstances that test us.

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May 25, 2025 | Speaking out of Psalm 127, Pastor Steve Gaines shares an important message titled "Lord, Bless My Family." How can our families be blessed by God? Through practical steps and biblical wisdom we can set our families up for success. More than worldly blessings, we want our children and the generations behind them to know the Lord and seek His kingdom.

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May 18, 2025 | Ben Taylor, Bellevue's Missions Pastor, speaks on the importance of having a "theology of praise." As we examine Psalm 103, we find the attitude we need for proper worship and how our praise should be focused. This message is an important reminder to live a life seeking the kingdom of God and praising Him at all times.

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May 11, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on the brevity of life and our need to depend on the Lord in this message based out of Psalm 39. Each of us is a traveler passing through, as our lives are but a breath. While we may seem insignificant to the course of history, God cares about our pain and He wants to know each of us personally.

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May 4, 2025 | Daniel Harris, Bellevue's College Pastor, discusses "The Kindness of a King" from 2 Samuel 16 and 19. When King David is harassed by a relative of King Saul's, he shows the man mercy and rebukes those who would have him harm the man. Much like King David, as well as the later example set by Jesus, we should show kindness to others because God has shown us grace and mercy.

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April 27, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "The Selfishness of Sin" out of 2 Samuel 18 where Absalom builds a statue in his own honor and rebels against his father, King David. In this story we see the painful effects of our sin and how pride can drive us to do terrible things. 

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April 20, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines gives a Resurrection Sunday sermon titled "The Essence of Easter." Join us in Acts 2 as we look at the effects of Jesus' resurrection and why it matters to us today.

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April 13, 2025 | Bill Street preaches from 1 Samuel 8 on "Choosing the King You Want or the King You Need." When Israel told the prophet Samuel that they wanted a king like all of the other nations surrounding them, they were rejecting God (the King they needed) and exchanging Him for a human king. Which king are you following in your own life: the King you need or the king you want?

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April 6, 2025 | Derek Ewalt preaches out of 1 Samuel 1–2:11 on how to have a heart that belongs to the Lord. Looking at the story of Hannah and her devotion to God, we see what it takes to live a life of faith and gratitude.

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March 30, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on Judges 6 where "God Uses Unlikely People." Have you ever wondered if God can use you? We don't have to be perfect to be of service to God. It's more important that we are obedient. Through the story of Gideon we see how God can raise up leaders and answer the needs of His people by any means necessary.

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March 23, 2025 | Dr. Ronnie Floyd brings an empowering message of God's faithfulness with the sermon "God Always Delivers" out of Joshua 21. You don't have to worry about God living up to His promises. He will always deliver on His word. Have faith in who He is and what His plans are for your life.

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March 16, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines studies "The Power of Choices" in this sermon from Deuteronomy 30:19–20. God's people are soon to enter the Promised Land, and the Lord has an important choice for them to make. Will they choose to follow God and be blessed? Or will they allow themselves to be drawn away from Him to other gods and worldliness? We face a similar choice today. 

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March 9, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches from Numbers 32 as he speaks on how to have "Victory Over Sin." When we understand that man is inherently sinful and that our situation is serious, we know that we need the perfect solution for our sin, which is Jesus Christ.

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March 2, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches from Numbers 13 in a message titled "Don't Say 'No' When God Says 'Go.'" When the Lord told the Israelites to take the land He had given them, 10 of the 12 spies who surveyed the land gave a negative report. This led to decades of wandering through the wilderness. When God asks us to do something or go somewhere, it's vital that we obey His command.

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February 23, 2025 | 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.

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February 16, 2025 | 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.

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February 9, 2025 | 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. 

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February 2, 2025 | 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.

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January 26, 2025 | 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.

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January 19, 2025 | 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.

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January 12, 2024 | 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.

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January 5, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Truth About Mankind" out of Genesis 6:1–8. The reality about humans is that we are sinful by birth and God punishes sin. Only through divine intervention can we be made right and hope to become righteous. How does knowing about our sinful nature lead us closer to God's redemption?

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December 29, 2024 | 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?

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December 22, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on the Christmas story and the gospel connections found in Isaiah during this holiday sermon. Looking at Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and 53, we learn about the coming birth of the Messiah and what it means for our world.

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December 15, 2024 | 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? 

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December 8, 2024 | 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?

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December 1, 2024 | Josiah Gwyn, Bellevue's Pastor to Young Couples and Home Groups, preaches on how to discover joy in trials out of James 1:1–4. You can either be tormented by your circumstances or you can recognize them as opportunities to grow closer to the Lord and become more like Christ. No matter what, you're going to face trials, so it's important to find the right perspective and pay attention to what God may be telling you.

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November 24, 2024 | Noah Sidhom, Bellevue's Creative Arts Pastor, shares an important message out of Acts 1:4–9 on "Holy Spirit Power." When Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised His disciples a Helper would come and gift them with incredible power. Christians today have access to this same power and should feel encouraged to use it wherever God calls us to be.

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November 17, 2024 | Steve Gaines discusses how to live wisely in an unwise world, focusing on the importance of living a Spirit-filled, purposeful, and thankful life. Drawing from Ephesians 5:15-20, he emphasizes walking in God's wisdom, being anointed by the Holy Spirit, and cultivating gratitude in all circumstances.

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November 10, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches out of Joshua 5:13–15 in an encouraging sermon titled "Who is on the Lord's Side?" One day when Joshua was facing an incredible test as the leader of the Israelites, an angel appeared before him. This encounter teaches us about who God is and how we should react to His presence. Through reverence and obedience, and in trusting the Lord, we can answer the call God has given us.

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November 3, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines encourages us to be living an all-in life during this message out of Philippians 3:12–14. Are you really living out the life God has called you to be living? How can we know we are following God's plan? In this sermon, we'll learn how we can reflect on where we are and make necessary adjustments to get back on the righteous path.

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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 and equip us to meet the moment.

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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.

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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 message and rest in the sovereignty of our Lord.

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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.

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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 and the love of God.

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