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Bismarck Community Church Sermon Podcast
Hosted by Jim Ellis · EN
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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Jesus Patiently Waits for Growth | Plant a Garden (May 10, 2026)
2d ago01:17:55Tap 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)
2w ago00:30:57Tap 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)
2w ago00:31:39Tap 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.
Transcribe →Jesus is the Sower | Plant a Garden (April 19, 2026)
4w ago00:30:28Tap to summarizeContinuing 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.
Transcribe →Jesus is the Gardener | Plant a Garden (April 12, 2026)
Apr 1301:09:44Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Death Defeater | Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026)
Apr 700:23:03Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →The Donkey Riding King | Palm Sunday (March 29, 2026)
Mar 3000:29:53Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →For Love’s Sake | Philemon: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 22, 2026)
Mar 2500:28:28Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Remember My Chains | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 15, 2026)
Mar 2500:30:05Tap to summarizePastor 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.
Transcribe →Declare the Mystery | Colossians: Joy In the Mystery (Mar 8, 2026)
Mar 1000:30:50Tap to summarizePastor 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.
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