Bismarck Community Church Sermon Podcast

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.  STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

 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. STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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).STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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.STAY CONNECTED 🗓️ This Week at BCC: https://bismarckcc.org/this-week-at-bcc/ 🙏 Prayer Request: https://bismarckcc.aware3.net/form/T38OdWE?authToken=__token__🎁 Give Online: https://bismarckcc.org/donate/⛪️ NEW TO BCC? We’d love to meet you! Visit our website to learn more about our mission:Be Loved by the GospelGo Deeper in CommunityLive it Out on Mission📍 VISIT US: Sundays at 10:00 AM | 1617 Michigan Avenue, Bismarck, NDMusic used with permission: CCLI #301784 | Streaming #CSPL074626Support the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 life down for others. Today, He invites us to be part of that story. #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #GodsStory #JesusIsCreator #Colossians #DiscipleshipSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #LiveALifeWorthImitating #Discipleship #NextGeneration #ImitatableExample #WalkTheTalkSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #HisPromiseSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #RepairSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #witnessSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #Luke8 #MiraclesOfJesus #PersonalEncounter #GoAndProclaim #TellYourStorySupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 difficult but worthwhile work of truly letting go. Through Christ's example, we’re invited to step into this new, lighter way of living. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #JimEllis #BiblicalTruth #BCCBismarck #forgiveness #ForgiveFromTheHeart #TheDecisionToForgive #LiveForgiven #NewWayOfLiving #WorthTheWork #BiblicalForgiveness #ParableOfTheUnforgivingServant #GospelLifeSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #AuthorityOfJesus #ChristTheAuthor #authority #AuthorHasAuthority  #JesusIsLord #CreatorGodSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #DoubtIsNormalSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #CovenantFaithfulnessSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #RiskAndRedemptionSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

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 #BCCBismarckSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.   

This week in our "Journey Through Scripture" series, Pastor Jim Ellis guides us through an often-overlooked passage in the book of Daniel. Instead of the familiar stories, he focuses on the first 23 verses of chapter 9, where Daniel confronts his own sin and the sins of Israel. Through Daniel's confession, we discover the profound truth of verse 23: that despite our unrighteousness, we are greatly loved by God. #Bismarck #church #BismarckCommunityChurch #BCC #Gospel #JourneyThroughScripture #ReadBible #Unity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon #JimEllis #BCCJourney #GreatlyLoved #Daniel9 #SermonSeries #YouAreLoved #BiblicalTruth #ConfessionSupport the showFind out more about us at BismarckCC.org.We would love for you to join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship service. We are located at 1617 Michigan Avenue in Bismarck, ND. If you have any questions for us, we would be happy to help. Click HERE to ask us anything.