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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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Woven For A Purpose (Walter Fisher) | One Three Nine (July 19, 2026)
4d ago00:22:49Tap to summarizeContinuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Walter Fisher unpacks the breathtaking truths found in Psalm 139:15–16. Pulling back the curtain on how we are formed, Walter reminds us that we are not random accidents; we are God's unique handiwork—meticulously embroidered in secret and given a distinct identity to make an eternal impact. Because God intimately designed your frame and intentionally purposed every single one of your days before you drew your first breath, He wants to strategically deploy your unique desires and gifts to advance His Kingdom right where you are planted. 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 →The Process of Wonder: Knit by God (Hannah Venable) | One Three Nine (July 12, 2026)
2w ago00:34:13Tap to summarizeContinuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Hannah Venable dives into Psalm 139:13–14 to unpack the deep intentionality behind how God created us. Hannah explores the Hebrew imagery of being "knitted together," reminding us that our design wasn't an instant zap, but a careful process that gives every human being ultimate dignity, value, and worth. Made in the image of God and designed to be temples of the Holy Spirit, looking inward at how we are made ultimately pushes us outward in wonder and praise toward our Creator. 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 Lights Our Darkness (Dennis Sailer) | One Three Nine (July 5, 2026)
2w ago00:35:00Tap to summarizeContinuing our summer series "One Three Nine," guest speaker Dennis Sailer dives into Psalm 139:11–12 to explore how we navigate the difficult, dark seasons of life. Dennis reminds us of the profound truth that to God, the darkness shines as bright as the day. When we feel overwhelmed by difficult circumstances, God’s omnipresence breaks through to deliver us from the domain of darkness. By anchoring ourselves in His purity, truth, and divine presence, we discover that living in His light can actually bring us closer to Him than ever before. 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 →Even In Deep Waters (Mark Krenz) | One Three Nine (June 28, 2026)
4w 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)
Jun 2400:24:36Tap 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)
Jun 1501:21:50Tap 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)
Jun 800:43:47Tap 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.
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