Sermons

All Bellicose sermons are posted here and grouped by year, topic, or sermon series. Our sermons can also be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Some sermons are posted to YouTube.

Church Sermons

A Gospel Worthy Church
Philippians Series
 05/30/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 45:17 |

Desiring Spiritual Gifts
05/08/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 49:58 |

The Work Of An Apostle
Apostleship Series
 05/01/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 52:08 |

The Anatomy And Necessity Of Apostleship
Apostleship Series
 04/24/2022 | Bryan Purtle | 1:04:37 |

Stewarding Relational Expectations
03/20/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 48:39 |

The Apostolic Way
02/27/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 51:42 |

Quality
3 Words For 2022 Series
 01/16/2022 | Josh Christophersen | 46:30 |

Intentionally Missional Church
The Church Series
 08/01/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 43:45 |

The Church As The Light Of The World
The Church Series
 07/25/2021 | Bryan Purtle | 54:35 |

Fulfill Your Ministry
The Church Series
 07/18/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 43:29 |

Hindrances To Deep Church Experience
The Church Series
 07/11/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 50:56 |

The God Centered Church
The Church Series
 06/27/2021 | Bryan Purtle | 48:28 |

The Necessity Of Fathers In The Church
The Church Series
 06/20/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 51:56 |

The Fivefold Ministry
The Church Series
 06/13/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 44:51 |

The Cruciality And Glory Of Church Membership
The Church Series
 06/06/2021 | Bryan Purtle | 59:24 |

The Nobility Of Eldership
The Church Series
 05/30/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 49:44 |

The Church As A Pillar And Buttress Of The Truth
The Church Series
 05/23/2021 | Bryan Purtle | 52:16 |

The Preciousness Of God's Purchased People
The Church Series
 05/16/2021 | Bryan Purtle | 48:46 |

Church Is Family
The Church Series
 05/09/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 50:51 |

Practical Gathering Dynamics Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 04/12/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 23:56 |

Practical Gathering Dynamics
MC Leaders Training Series
 04/12/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 47:32 |

Hospitality Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 03/29/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 17:56 |

Hospitality
MC Leaders Training Series
 03/29/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 47:32 |

Confrontation Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 03/15/2021 | The Elders | 33:41 |

Confrontation
MC Leaders Training Series
 03/15/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 55:00 |

The Church Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 02/22/2021 | The Elders | 36:36 |

The Church
MC Leaders Training Series
 02/22/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 49:35 |

Missionary Servants Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 02/01/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 31:01 |

Missionary Servants
MC Leaders Training Series
 02/01/2021 | Josh Christophersen | 46:41 |

Raising The Standard As Brothers, Workers, And Soldiers
11/01/2020 | Josh Christophersen | 52:44 |

Family Of Disciples Q&A
MC Leaders Training Series
 10/12/2020 | The Elders | 39:10 |

Family Of Disciples
MC Leaders Training Series
 10/12/2020 | Josh Christophersen | 48:38 |

Interdependent Church Ownership
07/12/2020 | Josh Christophersen | 42:12 |

The Importance Of Whole Church Gatherings
05/31/2020 | Josh Christophersen | 34:12 | | Video

Imitating the Apostle as Churchmen
05/10/2020 | Bryan Purtle | 49:06 | | Video

Is Church Essential?
04/26/2020 | Josh Christophersen | 41:33 | | Video

The Missional Necessity Of Separation
10/20/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 46:08 |

Making Room For One Another
09/29/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 45:40 |

Radical Reorientation (8 Year Anniversary)
09/08/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 44:33 |

Session 4: Panel Q&A
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | MC Leaders | 45:56 |

Session 4: Getting On Mission
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 32:36 |

Session 3: Panel Q&A
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | MC Leaders | 46:21 |

Session 3: Building Community
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 28:37 |

Session 2: Panel Q&A
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | MC Leaders | 52:55 |

Session 2: Group Leadership Foundations
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 30:35 |

Session 1: Panel Q&A
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | MC Leaders | 41:53 |

Session 1: Personal Leadership Foundations
MC Leaders Training Seminar Series
 04/13/2019 | Josh Christophersen | 29:19 |

Making Disciples In The Context Of Spiritual Family
Discerning The Body Series
 12/16/2018 | Josh Christophersen | 39:51 |

Turning The Hearts Of Fathers And Sons To Each Other
Discerning The Body Series
 12/09/2018 | Josh Christophersen | 1:01:13 |

Discerning The Body Of Christ
Discerning The Body Series
 12/02/2018 | Bryan Purtle | 47:16 |

Gospel Koinonia
Discerning The Body Series
 11/25/2018 | Bryan Purtle | 52:07 |

The Gift Of Church Discipline
06/17/2018 | Bryan Purtle | 1:04:51 |

Cherishing The Unstoppable Church
10/01/2017 | Josh Christophersen | 51:47 |

Submission To God's Delegated Authority
Authority Series
 07/02/2017 | Josh Christophersen | 48:34 |

Submission To God's Direct Authority
Authority Series
 06/11/2017 | Josh Christophersen | 49:23 |

Church As Masterful Composition
Gifts & Power Of The Spirit Series
 11/27/2016 | Bryan Purtle | 1:02:05 |

Meaning Of Membership In The Local Church
02/21/2016 | Bryan Purtle | 1:04:01 |

Missional Community 3-4-5
Vision For The Church Series
 01/31/2016 | Josh Christophersen | 54:33 |

Healthy Church Foundations
Vision For The Church Series
 01/24/2016 | Josh Christophersen | 53:35 |

The Values That Drive Our Mission & Vision
Vision For The Church Series
 01/17/2016 | Josh Christophersen | 53:03 |

God's Mission & Vision
Vision For The Church Series
 01/10/2016 | Josh Christophersen | 50:12 |

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer
Prayer Series
 12/06/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 48:16 |

Houses Of Light
10/04/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 44:01 |

Gospel-Riveted Fellowship
09/27/2015 | Bryan Purtle | 59:48 |

The Church & The Interests Of Christ
09/13/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 57:26 |

The Centrality Of Eldership In Church & Mission
Eldership Series
 06/14/2015 | Bryan Purtle | 1:01:38 |

It's An All Of Life Thing
Life Together On Mission Series
 06/07/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 42:45 |

Missional Community
Life Together On Mission Series
 05/31/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 55:24 |

Divine Order Of Priorities
Life Together On Mission Series
 05/24/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 49:40 |

Sacrifice & Loss For The Sake Of Christ & The Gospel
Life Together On Mission Series
 05/17/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 55:23 |

Proud Of The Gospel
Life Together On Mission Series
 05/10/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 46:19 |

5 Maladies In The Modern Day Church & Their Remedy
04/19/2015 | Bryan Purtle | 59:55 |

The Priority Of The Church
03/15/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 50:49 |

Gifts Of The Spirit
Interdependent Body Life Series
 02/22/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 54:09 |

The Importance Of Church Leadership
Interdependent Body Life Series
 02/15/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 46:09 |

The 5 Body Building Gifts
Interdependent Body Life Series
 02/08/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 54:29 |

Interdependent Mission
Interdependent Body Life Series
 02/01/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 49:05 |

Unity Of The Spirit
Interdependent Body Life Series
 01/26/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 43:14 |

Let All Things Be Done For Building Up
Interdependent Body Life Series
 01/18/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 48:47 |

Christ Is The Head
Interdependent Body Life Series
 01/11/2015 | Josh Christophersen | 41:57 |

The King's Ecclesia
The Kingdom Series
 10/19/2014 | Josh Christophersen | 49:14 |

What Is The Kingdom & How The Church Advances It
The Kingdom Series
 08/24/2014 | Josh Christophersen | 48:16 |

Three Things The Church Is Not
Leadership Series
 02/10/2014 | Josh Christophersen | 45:56 |

The Native Context For Sonship Development
Sonship Series
 12/15/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 52:16 |

Organic vs Organization
08/25/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 57:58 |

Church Is A Nation, Army, And An Ekklesia
What Is The Church? Series
 06/30/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 57:41 |

Church Is Salt, Light, And A Field
What Is The Church? Series
 06/23/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 1:03:13 |

Church Is A House, Priesthood, And A Pillar
What Is The Church? Series
 06/16/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 47:03 |

Church Is A Fellowship, Flock, And A Body
What Is The Church? Series
 06/09/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 59:34 |

Church Is A People, Family, And A Bride
What Is The Church? Series
 06/02/2013 | Josh Christophersen | |

Reigning In Life Thru The Church
Reigning In Life Series
 04/07/2013 | Josh Christophersen | 54:18 |

Family As The Means For Disciple Making
Family Of Missionary Servant Disciples Series
 10/28/2012 | Josh Christophersen | 44:47 |

Vision For Mission
Family Of Missionary Servant Disciples Series
 10/07/2012 | Josh Christophersen | 55:22 |

Independence And The Body Of Christ
04/29/2012 | Josh Christophersen | 49:48 |

Buildings And The Vision, Values, & Strategy
03/25/2012 | Josh Christophersen | 38:48 |

Family Of Missionary Servant Disciples
11/13/2011 | Josh Christophersen | 33:54 |

Comprehensive Church Expression
Vision & Values Series
 10/16/2011 | Josh Christophersen | 1:05:00 |

Eternal Purpose Of the Church
Vision & Values Series
 08/14/2011 | Josh Christophersen | 49:24 |


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SERMON TOPICS

3 Words (19)
Advance (3)
Anniversary (3)
Anxiety (1)
Apostleship (6)
Authority (11)
Baptism (3)
Bellicose (6)
Bible (17)
Biography (3)
Bitterness (2)
Bryan Purtle (188)
Cancer (1)
Charismatic (19)
Christian Living (146)
Christmas (7)
Church (98)
Church Discipline (2)
Church Planting (1)
Commentary (35)
Communion (3)
Confrontation (4)
Contentment (5)
Counseling (4)
Current Events (6)
Curt Schampers (11)
Dating (1)
Deaconhood (2)
Deliverance (10)
Demons (10)
Disciple Making (4)
Disciplines (3)
Doctrine (2)
Easter (10)
Eldership (6)
Enjoying God (5)
Envy (1)
Eschatology (13)
Evangelism (3)
Faith (16)
Faithfulness (1)
Family (7)
Fasting (1)
Father (7)
Fathering (5)
Fear (3)
Fear Of The Lord (3)
Finances (17)
Forgiveness (2)
Freedom (10)
Friendship (1)
Gender Roles (46)
Glory Of God (14)
God (66)
Gospel (79)
Grace (1)
Gratitude (3)
Healing (1)
Heart (1)
Heaven (2)
Hell (2)
Holiness (9)
Holy Spirit (10)
Hope (7)
Hospitality (2)
Humility (12)
Integrity (1)
Israel (4)
Jealousy (1)
Jesus (33)
Josh Christophersen (471)
Josh Wears (4)
Joy (8)
Justice (3)
Kingdom (25)
Leadership (36)
Loss (2)
Love (15)
Lust (7)
Making Disciples (10)
Manhood (40)
Marriage (10)
Maturity (16)
Membership (16)
Mercy (1)
Ministry (3)
Missional (30)
Missions (8)
Mothering (1)
Motivation (1)
Open Heartedness (2)
Parenting (20)
Partnership (17)
Politics (2)
Prayer (26)
Preaching (2)
Pride (8)
QandA (35)
Race (1)
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Repentance (2)
Rest (8)
Restoration (1)
Sacrifice (5)
Schooling (2)
Sean Kellar (4)
Self Denial (7)
Self Righteousness (1)
Serving (9)
Sex (9)
Simplicity (1)
Sin (19)
Singlehood (4)
Slander (1)
Sonship (11)
Spiritual Gifts (18)
Spiritual Warfare (3)
Steadfastness (2)
Stewardship (9)
Submission (5)
Suffering (5)
Sunday School (12)
Teaching (2)
Testimony (1)
Trials (11)
Trust (6)
Unity (5)
Vision (17)
Wisdom (1)
Womanhood (6)
Women (2)
Worry (1)
Worship (6)

SERMON SERIES

Maturity (11)
Sunday School - Overview Of Ephesians (6) - Current
Sunday School - Attributes Of God (6) - Current
Preaching Teaching Workshop (2)
Schooling Seminar (2)
Philippians (10)
Apostleship (2)
ManCamp 2022 (8)
3 Words For 2022 (3)
Parenting Straight Talk (2)
Wartime Discipleship (8)
Parenting Seminar (3)
The Church (13)
Rest (2)
Prayer (2)
Charismatic Christianity (2)
MC Leaders Training (49)
Looking To Jesus (11)
Justice (3)
Clinging To The Scriptures (2)
Good Soldiers (3)
3 Words For 2020 (4)
Missions (3)
ManCamp 2019 (8)
Evangelism (2)
1st Peter (10)
MC Leaders Training Seminar (8)
Surrounded By Witnesses (3)
Leadership (12)
Discerning The Body (4)
The Kingdom Of God (3)
Demons Out Jesus In (2)
Building Transition (2)
Attributes Of God (5)
ManCamp 2018 (8)
Eyes Off Yourself (2)
3 Words For 2018 (3)
Eschatology Seminar (6)
End Times (3)
Deliverance Training With Jim Tucci (2)
Consecration (3)
Marriage Seminar (7)
Authority (3)
Going On To Maturity (4)
Partnership (8)
Gifts & Power Of The Spirit (5)
Unoffended (2)
Raising The Bar (6)
ManCamp 2016 (8)
First Love (5)
Fight (3)
Men & Women (2)
Vision For The Church (4)
Prayer (8)
2nd Timothy (11)
Eldership (2)
Life Together On Mission (5)
Parenting Training (7)
Interdependent Body Life (7)
Redefining Love (2)
The Kingdom (9)
Pride & Humility (3)
Gospel Living (3)
Gospel Training (10)
Finances (5)
Leadership (6)
Sonship (8)
Missionary Living (3)
Bellicose Reorientation (2)
What Is The Church? (5)
Reigning In Life (10)
Family Of Missionary Servant Disciples (10)
God Is (9)
Prayer (3)
Giving (2)
Vision & Values (9)