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!!
Episodes
332 episodes
Rest In Jesus' Yoke | Jim Ellis | 6-29-2025
This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Jim Ellis draws a compelling parallel from 1 Kings 12. We'll examine the story of Rehoboam, who, influenced by misguided friends, increased the burdens on his people. In contrast, we'll di...
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Bubbles | Jim Ellis | 6-22-2025
This week, as we continue our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Jim Ellis delves into the book of Ecclesiastes. He explores how its author, the Quester, grapples with life's apparent meaninglessness "under the sun." Yet, amidst this strugg...
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What Does God See? | Dennis Sailer | 6-15-2025
As we continue in our Journey Through Scripture sermon series, this week we hear from Dennis Sailer, who talks about God's creation of humanity in His image and His continuous presence in our lives. Drawing from Genesis 1:24-31 and Psalm 36:...
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The Wooing God | Jim Ellis | 6-8-2025
This week in our 'Journey Through Scripture' series, Pastor Jim Ellis delves into the beautiful poetry of the Song of Solomon. In this sermon, "The Wooing God," discover how the passionate pursuit between a husband and wife in this ancient b...
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We Are the Beloved | Jim Ellis | 6-1-25
This week in our 'Journey Through Scripture' sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis explores Psalm 127, the Psalms of Ascent's central chapter, highlighting its middle word: "beloved." Learn about building with God's help and embracing your identit...
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Worthy of Praise | Jim Ellis | 5-25-2025
This week in our 'Journey Through Scripture' sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis guides us through David's powerful song to the Lord, found in both 2 Samuel 22 and Psalm 18. Discover why David declared God worthy of all praise, and find the same...
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Repent and Believe | Jim Ellis | 5-18-2025
This week in our 'Journey Through Scripture' sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis delves into the final words of King David found in 2 Samuel 23. David's life was a remarkable blend of being "a man after God's own heart" and yet, tragically, mark...
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Relational Responsibility | Jim Ellis | 5-11-2025
How does an ancient covenant impact your life today? In this week's 'Journey Through Scripture' sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis explores 2 Samuel 7 and the Davidic Covenant, revealing its invitation to a deep relationship with God and the ki...
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Dwell In Unity | Jim Ellis | 5-4-2025
This week in our 'Journey Through Scripture' sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis explores Psalm 133, reflecting on the beauty and blessing of unity among believers. Discover how our shared faith in Jesus Christ draws us together in a fellowship ...
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Who are We? | Jim Ellis | 4-27-2025
As part of our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis explores the often-overlooked genealogies found throughout the Bible. Though these lengthy lists of names may seem tedious, they reveal a powerful truth: they connect us to ...
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Resurrection Confidence | Jim Ellis | 4-20-2025
As part of our Journey Through Scripture series, Pastor Jim Ellis shares this Easter Sunday message from Psalm 27—a passage David wrote in the midst of personal hardship. Just as David found hope in God during challeng...
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God's Got This | Jim Ellis | 4-13-2025
This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series, Pastor Jim Ellis dives into the story of Ruth—a powerful reminder for anyone who's ever wondered, "How will we get through this?" As we walk alongside Ruth an...
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Cry Out to God | Jim Ellis | 4-6-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series with a focus on the book of Judges. As we explore the difficult and dark moments in the story of God's people, we are reminded to call out to God, the one who alone...
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Cling To God | Jim Ellis | 3-30-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series with a focus on Joshua 23, where we are urged to cling to the Lord our God and be very careful to love him. #bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #JimElli...
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The Two Pegs | Jim Ellis | 3-23-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series with a second message from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, often referred to as the Shema. In this passage, we are called to love God with every part of our being. Jesus builds ...
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Listen and Love | Jim Ellis | 3-16-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series with a message from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, also known as the Shema. In this passage, we are called to listen to God and love Him with our whole hearts. #bismarck...
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Jesus Is the Stricken Rock | Jim Ellis | 3-9-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series with a message from Numbers 20, where Moses strikes the rock twice to provide water for the Israelites. Just like the Israelites, we are all rebellious and t...
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Yahweh is THE blessing
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series with a focus on the Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6. He encourages us to bless others while reminding us that Yahweh is the greatest blessing of all. #bismar...
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Jesus Is the G.O.A.T. | Jim Ellis | 2-23-2025
Join Pastor Jim Ellis this week as he continues our Journey Through Scripture series with a powerful message on Leviticus 16. He explores how every element of the Day of Atonement foreshadows Jesus. Discover how Jesus ...
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I Will Give You Rest | Jim Ellis | 2-16-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our Journey Through Scripture series with a message on Exodus 33. He highlights how God's promise to be present with His people and give them rest, as seen in His conversation with...
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The Patient God Saves Us | Jim Ellis | 2-9-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series. In this sermon, he looks at Exodus 13 and explores how only God can save us and how utterly patient he is with us. #bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC ...
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Abraham, Isaac, Jacob | Jim Ellis | 2-2-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" series. In this sermon, he explores the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—who is also our personal God—inviting us into a deep, personal relationship with Him. #bismarck #c...
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Who Is Melchizedek? | Jim Ellis | 1-26-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series. In this message, he delves into the brief Old Testament reference to Melchizedek and how it points us to Jesus, who fulfills the dual role of both King and ...
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Thwarted Purposes | Jim Ellis | 1-19-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series. In this message, he explores Job's journey of grief, where he questions God, receives God's response, repents, and ultimately experiences restoration.#bisma...
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God Is Wisdom | Jim Ellis | 1-12-2025
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues our "Journey Through Scripture" sermon series. In this message, he explores the story of Job, highlighting how Job, amidst his suffering, recognizes God's sovereign role and understands that true wisdom ...
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In the Beginning | Jim Ellis | 1-5-2025
This week, Pastor Jim begins our new sermon series, "Journey Through Scripture." In this message, he explores the story of our origin from Genesis and emphasizes how, when reading this and all of Scripture, we are called to place our trust i...
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Know, Word, and Unity | Jim Ellis | 12-29-2024
In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ellis concludes our sermon series on church unity, focusing on John 14-17. In this final message, Pastor Jim reads John chapter 17 three times and encourages us to look for the words “know”, “word”, and “un...
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Fullness of Joy | Jim Ellis | 12-22-2024
In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ellis continues his sermon series on church unity, looking into chapters 14-17 of the Gospel of John. He focuses on John 16:16-24, revealing that the true present of Christmas is the presence of Jesus, and ...
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The Advantage of Jesus' Departure | Jim Ellis | 12-15-2024
This week, Pastor Jim Ellis continues his sermon series on church unity, looking at chapters 14-17 of the Gospel of John. In this message, he explores John 16:4b-15, where Jesus explains how his departure actually brings an advantage. #bisma...
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