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Bismarck Community Church Sermon Podcast
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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!!
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Even In Deep Waters (Mark Krenz) | One Three Nine (June 28, 2026)
4d ago00:27:04Tap to summarizeContinuing 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. 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.
Transcribe →God Is With Us (Marcus Staley) | One Three Nine (June 21, 2026)
1w ago00:24:36Tap to summarizeContinuing 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. 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.
Transcribe →Hemmed In: The Kingdom in Our Midst (Randy Palmer) | One Three Nine (June 14, 2026)
3w ago01:21:50Tap to summarizeContinuing 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. 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.
Transcribe →God Knows You (Pastor Jim Ellis) | One Three Nine (June 7, 2026)
4w ago00:43:47Tap to summarizePastor 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. 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.
Transcribe →Waiting in the Bog | Psalm 40:1–12 (May 31, 2026)
Jun 300:23:49Tap to summarizeGuest 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.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.
Transcribe →Jesus Harvest | Plant a Garden (May 24, 2026)
May 2900:34:32Tap to summarizeIn 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. 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.
Transcribe →Jesus Prunes | Plant a Garden (May 17, 2026)
May 1800:32:23Tap to summarizePastor 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. 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.
Transcribe →Jesus Patiently Waits for Growth | Plant a Garden (May 10, 2026)
May 1401:17:55Tap to summarizeIn 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. 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.
Transcribe →Jesus Fertilizes | Plant a Garden (May 3, 2026)
May 400:30:57Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Jesus Waters | Plant a Garden (April 26, 2026)
Apr 2900:31:39Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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