Bismarck Community Church Sermon Podcast
Welcome to the Bismarck Community Church sermon podcast! Through these weekly sermons, we hope you will recognize our love for the gospel of Jesus Christ, our desire to go deeper in relationship with our community, and our intention to live our lives out in mission.We are so glad you are here to listen to these sermons, but we would love for you to join us in person. We meet weekly at 10am for worship service at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, North Dakota. Hope to see you here!!
The Process of Wonder: Knit by God (Hannah Venable) | One Three Nine (July 12, 2026)
Continuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Hannah Venable dives into Psalm 139:13–14 to unpack the deep intentionality behind how God created us. Hannah explores the Hebrew imagery of being "knitted together," reminding us that our design wasn't an instant zap, but a careful process that gives every human being ultimate dignity, value, and worth. Made in the image of God and designed to be temples of the Holy Spirit, looking inward at how we are made ultimately pushes us outward in wonder and praise toward our Creator.
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God Lights Our Darkness (Dennis Sailer) | One Three Nine (July 5, 2026)
Continuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Dennis Sailer dives into Psalm 139:11–12 to explore how we navigate the difficult, dark seasons of life. Dennis reminds us of the profound truth that to God, the darkness shines as bright as the day. When we feel overwhelmed by difficult circumstances, God’s omnipresence breaks through to deliver us from the domain of darkness. By anchoring ourselves in His purity, truth, and divine presence, we discover that living in His light can actually bring us closer to Him than ever before.
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Even In Deep Waters (Mark Krenz) | One Three Nine (June 28, 2026)
Continuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Mark Krenz walks us through Psalm 139:9–10 to tackle a question we all face at some point: Is God truly present, or is He distant during our hardest moments? Looking at the imagery of "deep waters," Mark reminds us that God actively pursues an intimate, personal relationship with each of us. No matter how deep or difficult the season you are walking through right now, you cannot outrun His reach. Even in the deepest waters, God promises to hold you fast, guide you, and be right there with you.
<...God Is With Us (Marcus Staley) | One Three Nine (June 21, 2026)
Continuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Marcus Staley dives into Psalm 139:6–8 to remind us of the powerful promise that God's Spirit is always with us. When life feels too overwhelming or great to understand, Marcus uses the illustration of pointillism art to show how we often get stuck zooming in on a single, difficult moment while God is painting a beautiful, larger masterpiece. Even when we experience seasons of lament or try to run away like Jonah, we cannot escape His presence, His mercy, and His grand design for our lives.
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Hemmed In: The Kingdom in Our Midst (Randy Palmer) | One Three Nine (June 14, 2026)
Continuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Randy Palmer explores Psalm 139:4–5 and what it means to be securely "hemmed in" by God. Looking at Luke 17:21, Randy challenges us to see that God's kingdom isn't found in worldly institutions or power, but is actively dwelling within us and moving in our midst through the Holy Spirit. Even in a broken world, we are invited to stop looking through a dim glass and instead recognize how God's Spirit is speaking to us and working through His church today.
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God Knows You (Pastor Jim Ellis) | One Three Nine (June 7, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis kicks off our summer series on Psalm 139 by focusing on verses 1–3 and the foundational truth that God intimately knows everything about us. While we often hide behind facades out of fear or shame, this passage reminds us that the Lord sees to our very core and loves us still. Our deepest longing is to be fully known and fully loved, and true transformation begins when we stop hiding and step into relationship with the God who refuses to reject us.
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Waiting in the Bog | Psalm 40:1–12 (May 31, 2026)
Guest speaker Pastor Jared Lee returns to BCC to explore David’s cry for help in Psalm 40:1–12, reminding us that spiritual growth rarely happens in a straight line. When we find ourselves stuck in the messy, overwhelming middle of life, true growth begins when we stop striving in our own strength and start waiting on God to rescue us. Even when the journey feels unsteady, we can trust that Jesus walks the line with us, exposing our need for His mercy and transforming our hunger for Him.
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Jesus Harvest | Plant a Garden (May 24, 2026)
In the finale of our "Plant a Garden" series, Pastor Jim Ellis looks at John 15:15–17 and the ultimate goal of the Gardener: a harvest of fruit born out of true friendship with God. We explore how cultivating an experience-based friendship (philos) with Jesus is the very vehicle He uses to transform our hearts. As the series concludes, we are challenged to examine what keeps us from spending the time necessary to abide in the Vine and enjoy this deep connection.
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Jesus Prunes | Plant a Garden (May 17, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis turns to John 15:12–14 to explore how Jesus prunes our lives so that we can truly fulfill His commandment to love one another. While pruning can be painful, it is the process God uses to shape a community defined by sacrificial, life-laying-down love. Moving from abiding to action, we are invited to actively co-labor with God in the world.
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Jesus Patiently Waits for Growth | Plant a Garden (May 10, 2026)
In this message from John 15:10–11, Pastor Jim Ellis explores how Jesus patiently walks with us as we grow—even when our roots feel exposed by life's challenges. We discover that true obedience isn't a burden, but an invitation to follow Christ’s example of agape love, leading us into the fullness of His joy.
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Jesus Fertilizes | Plant a Garden (May 3, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Plant a Garden" series by looking at John 15:8–9 and the "hidden" work of spiritual growth. Just as phosphorus strengthens a tree's roots, Jesus feeds and strengthens us as we abide in Him, allowing us to bear the fruit of the Spirit and bring glory to the Father.
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Jesus Waters | Plant a Garden (April 26, 2026)
In this installment of "Plant a Garden," Pastor Jim Ellis explores the "if" statements of John 15:6–7 and what it truly means to be united with Christ. We look at how Jesus "waters" our lives through His Word and prayer, inviting us to be vulnerable in our requests not to change God’s mind, but to deepen our trust in Him as co-laborers in His kingdom.
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Jesus is the Sower | Plant a Garden (April 19, 2026)
Continuing our "Plant a Garden" series, Pastor Jim Ellis focuses on John 15:5 and the repetitive call to "abide" in Christ. We explore how spiritual fruit isn't something we strive to produce on our own, but is the natural result of our union and connection with the True Vine.
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Jesus is the Gardener | Plant a Garden (April 12, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis kicks off our new series, "Plant a Garden," by exploring the "I Am" statement of Jesus as the true vine and God as the gardener in John 15:1-17. We learn what it means to truly abide in Christ, allowing Him to prune our hearts—His chosen location for a garden—so that we can bear genuine, life-giving fruit.
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Death Defeater | Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026)
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis explores the life-changing reality of the Resurrection through the accounts in John 20 and 21. From the empty tomb to a morning breakfast by the sea, we are challenged to move past our forgetfulness, remember the truth of the risen Christ, and step into a personal relationship with Him.
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The Donkey Riding King | Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026)
On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis explores the four Gospel accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This message reminds us that even when we are stubborn or forgetful, Jesus remains our King who comes in humility to save us from our sins.
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Remember My Chains | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 15, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis concludes our series in Colossians by looking at the final greetings in chapter 4:7–18. This message, "Remember My Chains," focuses on the central importance of remembering all that God has done for us as we walk in His grace.
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For Love’s Sake | Philemon: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 22, 2026)
In this final message of our "Joy in the Mystery" series, Pastor Jim Ellis looks at the book of Philemon. Exploring the "appeal" Paul makes in verse 9, we see how the Gospel transforms our relationships—moving us from acting out of compulsion to choosing to walk in a "lay-your-life-down" kind of love for one another.
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Declare the Mystery | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 8, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis explores Colossians 4:2–6, highlighting how our private prayer life fuels our public witness. This message challenges us to persist in prayer as a way of aligning with God, walking in wisdom toward those outside the faith, and letting the "mystery" of the Gospel naturally flow through our gracious speech.
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Who Is a Really Good Person? | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 1, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis explores Colossians 3:18–4:1, providing seven practical ways to apply this scripture to our daily lives and relationships. The core of this message is a call to put on agape love—the kind of self-giving, life-laying-down love that Christ modeled for us all.
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Put On Love | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Feb 22, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis dives into Colossians 3:1–17 to ask the practical question: What does it actually mean to "put on love"? This message explores how we are called to intentionally set our minds on Christ and "clothe" ourselves in His love every single day.
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Made Alive In Christ | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Feb 15, 2026)
Pastor Jim Ellis continues our Colossians series by exploring what it truly means to "walk in Him" (Col. 2:6). We discover that because God is the initiator of our salvation, we no longer have to strive in our own strength; when we walk with Christ alone, we truly flourish.
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Union With Christ | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Feb 8, 2026)
What is the greatest secret of the Christian life? Pastor Jim Ellis continues our series in Colossians by exploring the profound reality of our "Union With Christ." Looking at Colossians 1:24-2:5, we discover that the mystery once hidden for ages is now revealed in a life-changing truth: Christ in you, the hope of glory.
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Participating in the Way of Love | Be Imitable (Jan 25, 2026)
What does it look like to practically "participate" in the love of Christ? Pastor Jim Ellis looks at 1 Corinthians 13 to show us how love is the essential ingredient for discipleship and the primary way we become people worth imitating.
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Jesus is Cosmic Supreme | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Feb 1, 2026)
Who is Jesus, really? Pastor Jim Ellis dives into the opening of Colossians, exploring the "Cosmic Supremacy" of Christ and how the mystery of His presence brings a deep, unshakable joy to our lives.
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Follow Me: Answering the Call of Jesus | Tristan Kinworthy (Jan 4, 2026)
What does it look like to drop everything and follow Jesus? Tristan Kinworthy explores Mark 1:14-20, looking at the moment the first disciples were called and what that same invitation means for us today.
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You Shall Love | Be Imitable (Jan 11, 2026)
What does it mean to be a person worth imitating? Pastor Jim Ellis opens our new series, "Be Imitable," by looking at the foundation of the Christian life: loving God and loving our neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40).
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Jesus is Always With Us | Be Imitable (Jan 18, 2026)
We are never sent out alone. Pastor Jim Ellis explores Matthew 28:16-20, reminding us that the promise of Jesus' presence is what empowers us to "Live it Out on Mission" and make disciples in our community.
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Jesus Is the Creator | Jim Ellis | 12-14-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series with a study of Colossians 1:15-20. In a world where many are pressured to turn away from the Gospel, Paul’s message remains clear: it is all about Jesus. He is not merely a man or a prophet; He is God the Creator. The Main Point: Jesus is the Creator of all things and the one who holds all things together. But what is He creating now? Jesus is building a Kingdom movement where hearts are changed from the inside out by agape love that lays its li...
Imitate Me, As I Imitate Christ | Jim Ellis | 11-30-2025
This week, in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis examined the command in 1 Corinthians 11:1: "Imitate me, as I imitate Christ." This was presented as a direct calling for every believer to become a living, imitatable example of the Jesus we follow. Pastor Jim challenged us with essential questions: Is your life accessible and worthy of emulation? And what happens to the next generation if we don't intentionally disciple them? Listen to discover how to model Christ's love and influence those who are learning from you. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #ImitateChrist...
We Lack Nothing With Jesus | Jim Ellis | 11-23-2025
This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis dives into the book of James. We often try to live up to a spiritual "to-do list," believing that performance makes us complete. James offers a radical aim: living from the reality that you are already made complete and perfect in Christ. Discover the two profound truths—His presence and His promise—that assure you lack nothing in Jesus, allowing you to stop striving and start resting in your fullness in him. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #StopStriving #BookOfJames #CompleteInChrist #LackNothing #HisPromise<...
Rupture and Repair | Jim Ellis | 11-16-2025
Continuing in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis takes us into the book of Acts to examine a very human story: the sharp disagreement between Barnabas and Paul. We learn how even deep ruptures between passionate believers can be used by God, proving that He is always in the business of repairing relationships and redeeming conflict. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #Acts #Paul #Barnabas #Rupture #Repair
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Come. See. Bear Witness. Testify. | Jim Ellis | 11-10-2025
This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis examines the Gospel of John, where he shows us the five things that testify to who Jesus is. We are asked to consider how our own story bears witness to the work of Jesus in our lives. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #John #testify #witness
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Proclaim Through the Whole City | Jim Ellis | 11-2-2025
This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis delivered a message based on Luke 8. The sermon focused on some of the miracles of Jesus: subduing a storm, bringing freedom to a man bound by demons, granting healing to a suffering woman, and resurrecting a deceased girl. Pastor Jim pressed us to look inward, asking for our personal response to Christ. The ultimate call was one of action: once we've had our own personal encounter, we are commissioned to proclaim to all those around us the incredible testimony of what Jesus has done. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #R...
Forgive From the Heart | Jim Ellis | 10-26-2025
Pastor Jim Ellis kept our "Journey Through Scripture" series moving this week with a personal message on forgiveness. He looked at the parable of the servant who was forgiven an astronomical debt but then refused to show mercy for a tiny one. Jim reminded us that forgiveness is ultimately a decision that starts in the heart, even when our emotions feel complicated. It's also vital to remember that forgiving is not the same as automatically "forgetting" the pain. The core challenge Jim left us with is to find a personal process or tool that allows us to do...
The Author Has All Authority | Jim Ellis | 10-19-2025
In this message, Pastor Jim Ellis continued our "Journey Through Scripture" series by examining several key passages (including Mark 8:23-9:8) that confirm the complete authority of Jesus. Jim explored the connection between the words "Author" and "Authority," noting that as the Creator of all things, God possesses all authority, which He has entrusted to Jesus. This foundation set the stage for the week's central challenge: If Jesus holds absolute authority all things, what does that demand of our allegiance and our lives? #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #SermonSeries #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck...
Help Me Believe More! | Jim Ellis | 10-12-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by examining a deeply human moment in Mark 9: the man who cries out to Jesus, "I believe; help my unbelief!" This message reminds us that doubt is a universal experience, and we can boldly cry out to God—trusting Him to meet us in our uncertainty and help us believe, regardless of our circumstances #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #SermonSeries #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #HelpMyUnbelief #IBelieveHelpMyUnbelief #Mark9 #FaithAndDoubt #HonestFaith #TrustingGod #DoubtIsNormal
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...Does God Really Love Me? | Jim Ellis | 10-5-2025
We are continuing in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series. This week, Pastor Jim Ellis hits the pause button on our Bible journey to focus on the final words of the book of Malachi. As we stand between the Old and New Testaments, his message will be a powerful reminder of God's steadfast love and unchanging promises to His people. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #SermonSeries #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #GodsPromises #Malachi #NewTestamentStart #EnduringLove #OldToNew #CovenantFaithfulness
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What If I Die? | Jim Ellis | 9-28-2025
This Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by diving into the Book of Esther. He explores the tremendous courage Esther demonstrated in approaching the King—a life-or-death risk she took, knowing that saving her people meant jeopardizing her own life. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #SermonSeries #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #BookOfEsther #ForSuchATimeAsThis #Esther #CourageousFaith #WomensStories #FaithUnderPressure #RiskAndRedemption
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Return To the Lord | Jim Ellis | 9-21-2025
This Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series by looking at Joel's call to the people to "rend their hearts, not their garments," and to return to the Lord. He'll then show us how this very message is fulfilled in Acts 2, as the Holy Spirit cuts to the hearts of the people, leading them to repent and return to the Lord. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #SermonSeries #BiblicalTruth#ReturnToTheLord #RendYourHeart #RendYourHeartsNotYourGarments #Repentance #Joel #Acts #Pentecost #BCCBismarck
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