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. For more s…

September 30, 2024 | Teaching from John 17, Daniel Harris walks through Jesus' prayers for Himself and for His followers. Jesus prayed for our protection, unity, joy, mission, and sanctification. For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podc…

October 1, 2024 | Are Relationships Worth It? | Ecclesiastes 4 In lesson four of "With Eternity in View", Donna Gaines walks through Solomon's exploration of community and relationships in Ecclesiastes 4. God has created us for relationships; to have a relationship with Him and with His people. As the body of Christ, we can encourage one another an…

September 24, 2024 | What Time Is It? | Ecclesiastes 3 Jean Stockdale highlights Solomon's realization that our lives here on earth is but a vapor. While we are living under the sun, we must set our eyes on what is to come: eternal life above the sun. We must use our time on earth wisely because "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicket…

September 23, 2024 | Daniel Harris teaches out of John 14 about who is the Holy Spirit, why Jesus sends us the Holy Spirit, and how the Holy Spirit helps us in our relationship with Christ. For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts a…

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…

September 17, 2024 | Is This All There Is? | Ecclesiastes 2 Donna Gaines walks through Ecclesiastes 2 of how Solomon didn't find enjoyment in the pleasures and possessions of this world; it is all vanity. Solomon warns that the "fools walk in darkness" (Eccles. 2:14), but the wise find enjoyment in the Lord. For more information about this study an…

September 16, 2024 | Teaching out of John 15:1-8, Daniel Harris explores what it means to abide in Christ. Do we strive to be with Jesus? Or are we getting caught up in worldly things? For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and fo…

September 9, 2024 | Kicking off a new sermon series titled "There's No Place Like Home," Daniel Harris walks through John 14:1-6 and discusses what Jesus has to offer us. Do we trust Jesus enough to accept His peace and gift of salvation? Are we living out the purpose God has for us? For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/colleg…

September 15, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares how we can pray for America through ten areas of importance. Preaching through Jeremiah 29:4–7, he reminds us that God instructed the Israelites to pray for the foreign land in which they dwelled. Whether we are worried about elections, policies, crime, schools, or the economy, we can take those conce…

September 10, 2024 | What is it All About? | Ecclesiastes 1 For lesson one, Jean Stockade walks through Solomon's realization that all of life is vanity, as is mentioned in Ecclesiastes 1:2. Solomon warns us not to chase after the things of this world. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who is the only One that can give us purpose and a proper perspec…

September 4, 2024 | Ecclesiastes Kicking off this fall's bible study, Donna Gaines walks through the overarching themes within Ecclesiastes. From the fall of mankind to the fear of God, we will discuss how we can focus our hearts on heaven and live with eternity in view. For more information about this study and other resources, visit bellevue.org/…

September 8, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines warns the unrighteous to not be deceived during his message from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11. There will be a punishment for wicked deeds and rebellion against God. We also know from reading God's Word that there is hope for anyone to come into saving faith in Christ Jesus. For more sermons each week, be sure to sub…

September 1, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on Luke 4:1–13 where Jesus is tempted by the devil while in the desert. From Jesus' example, we see how we can have victory over temptation. Using the sword of the Spirit, fasting, praying, and more can be used to fight back against Satan when facing a temptation. For more sermons each week, be sure to…

August 25, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches out of Luke 7:36–50 on "The Sweetest Words You'll Ever Hear." The story of the immoral woman who came to Jesus and washed His feet with perfume and her own tears is a reminder to us that Jesus can free us from our mistakes, kill our addiction, and give us hope for the future. Whatever dark road we are h…

August 18, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines challenges the church to put God to the test by tithing as he teaches out of Malachi 3:6–12. The one place in Scripture where God invites us to test Him is in this Old Testament prophecy from a man named Malachi. If we are unwilling to surrender a portion of what God has given us back to Him and we choose to di…

August 11, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:17 on how Jesus gives new life to lost people. No matter what you have done or how far you have turned away from God, there is hope in Jesus. When we surrender to Him we find everlasting life and a peace that is beyond comprehension. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri…

July 29, 2024 | Wrapping up the summer, Daniel Harris teaches out of Psalm 77 discussing the struggle of finding comfort within ourselves and how God is the great comforter. For more information about The Vue, visit www.bellevue.org/college. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on …

August 4, 2024 | During his sermon out of Acts 4:29–31, Pastor Steve Gaines shares how when you speak God's Word, you unleash God's power. There is something special about the Bible that gives strength to those who are weak, hope to those who are suffering, and conviction to those who are living a sinful life. When we fill ourselves with scripture,…

July 28, 2024 | "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 w…

July 21, 2024 | 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. For more…

July 14, 2024 | 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 s…

July 8, 2024 | Teaching from 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Dakota Tucker walks though the importance of sharing the Gospel with others. We sometimes can lose focus on who the Gospel is all about, while other times we can lack clarity on how to present the Gospel. Listen to this message to learn what Scripture says about how we should share the Gospel. For m…

July 7, 2024 | 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 …

June 30, 2024 | 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…

June 24, 2024 | Wrapping up the sermon series "Looking Over the Fence," Dakota Tucker walks through what it means to be a part of the body of Christ. As it is written in 1 Corinthians 12:27, as Christians, we "are the body of Christ, and individual members of it." Instead of comparing ourselves to one another, we need to compliment each other by fo…

June 17, 2024 | There's a stereotype in schools where popular students sit at the "cool kids' table" where they view themselves as better than their peers. In this message, Daniel Harris warns that exalting yourself above others is dangerous and can lead to ungodly comparison and competition. As Jesus commands in Luke 22:24–30, we are to be humble …

June 23, 2024 | 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 Costc…

June 16, 2024 | 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. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please le…

June 10, 2024 | Teaching out of Psalm 84:1-4, 10-12, Daniel Harris talks about the importance of having gratitude as we walk with the Lord. As Christians, we should focus more on thanking the Lord for who He is and what He's done for us, rather than focusing on the negative things in our lives. What has God done in your life that you're grateful fo…

June 3, 2024 | As it's written in Colossians 3:1-5, we are commanded to "set [our] minds on things above, not on earthly things." Daniel Harris walks through the dangers of comparing our lives to those around us and whether that's idolizing ourselves or others. Daniel reminds us that with Christ, we can overcome thoughts of comparison and focus mor…

June 9, 2024 | 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. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Ap…

June 2, 2024 | 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…

May 26, 2024 | 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. For more sermons each week, be sure…

May 19, 2024 | 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 perfec…

May 12, 2024 | 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. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’…

May 5, 2024 | 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? For …

April 28, 2024 | 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. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the…

April 22, 2024 | Wrapping up the mini sermon series "Cheap Thrills", Daniel Harris teaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 about being a new creation in Christ. As believers, we have the love and peace of God within us and therefore should not have a worldly mindset, but a God-focused mindset. When we ask for repentance, God reconciles and restores us…

April 21, 2024 | 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? Listen as we dive into the reasons why we wait on the Lord and how it makes us better disciples. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If…

April 15, 2024 | Teaching out of Luke 4:1-13, Dakota Tucker walks through the temptations that Satan presented to Jesus in the desert. Satan tempted Jesus' flesh, spirit, and power, but Jesus remained faithful in God's purpose. Do we remain faithful to God's plan for our lives? Or do we take matters into our own hands and fall into temptations that…

April 8, 2024 | Daniel Harris starts a new series called "Cheap Thrills", where he talks about the harder aspects of the Christian walk. For week one, Daniel walks through how God can help us overcome temptation in our lives. Satan tempts us with things that seem to be good on the outside, but in reality are bad for us. We need to lean on God throu…

April 14, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues to walk through Luke 24, this time teaching from verses 35-53, as we discover the blessings for every Christian. Join with us as we learn about the gifts with which God has blessed us and how they enable us to live faithful lives in obedience to Christ. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe …

April 7, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines looks at the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 for a sermon titled "Victory Over Discouragement." When you are at your lowest point, Jesus can find you, comfort you, and set you on the right path. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard …

April 3, 2024 | Be Steadfast | 3 John Wrapping up our "Beloved" study, Donna Gaines walks through the contrast of Diotrephes' and Gaius' lives in 3 John. As the Apostle John writes to Gaius, we read about John's encouragement to Gaius to remain steadfast in the truth of God's Word. God is also encouraging us to be steadfast as we trust in His faith…

April 1, 2024 | Wrapping up the miracle of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Daniel Harris teaches on what it means to use our testimony for God's glory. In John 11:38-44, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus gain the testimony of God's faithfulness and power as Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. We can also testify to others of God's grace, faithfulness, and provide…

March 31, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Good News of Easter" on Easter Sunday 2024. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, join us in Luke 24:1–12 as we learn the importance of this moment and what our response should be. At the end of his sermon, Pastor Gaines picks up his annual tradition of singing "He's Alive." For more …

March 26, 2024 | Be Real | 2 John 1-13 For week nine of the Beloved bible study, Jean Stockdale teaches on John's reminder to be aware of false teachers and of God's commandment to love others. In order for us to prove that our relationship with God is genuine, we need to be completely authentic in who God made us to be. We need to have face to fac…

March 24, 2024 | Even as Christians, we will endure sufferings throughout our lifetime. Daniel Harris reminds us that John 11:28-38 says, however, we are not alone in our sufferings. Just as Jesus wept with Mary over Lazarus's death, He loves and cares for us and can even turn our sufferings into good. For more information about The Vue, visit www.…

March 24, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on "The Crowd at the Cross" out of Luke 23:26–49 as we draw closer to Easter Sunday. There are different kinds of people watching the crucifixion of Jesus and many of us today fall into similar categories. How will you react to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross? For more sermons each week, be sure t…