From the pulpit ministry of Pastor J Ben Simpson, where he faithfully and passionately explains the Bible and applies it for everyday living
Series: Overcomer: Biblical Answers for Life's Biggest Struggles Title: Discontent Text: Psalm 23 Today's Truth – When discontent rises, lean into your Shepherd who has provided fully and marvelously for you 1. He has gifted you with Himself 2. He has given you pastures and waters of restoration 3. He has guided you down a…
Series: Overcomer: Biblical Answers for Life's Biggest Struggles Title: Insecurity Text: Ephesians 2:10 What does insecurity look like? How do I overcome the insecurities I struggle with? 1. Acknowledge my Maker's mark 2. Recognize my inherent beauty and worth 3. See my divine purpose 4. Live in that purpose Today's Takeaway: My self-perception should not…
Series: Overcomer: Biblical Answers for Life's Biggest Struggles Title: Anxiety Text: Psalm 55 A. The reality of anxiety B. The response to anxiety 1. Call upon God 2. Trust in Him and His provision 3. Rest in Him while going forward 4. Expect God to do what's just Today's Truth – Overcoming anxiety isn't about…
Title: Mama Knows the Truth Today's Takeway – A godly mother tethers her mothering to truth, striving to… 1. Walk in truth (3 Jn 3-4) 2. Speak truth (Eph 4:15) 3. Love with truth (1 Jn 3:18) 4. Rejoice at truth (1 Cor 13:6) May every mama reflect the Father as a depository and distributor…
Title: The Conclave of Great Commissions Text: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-18, Luke 24:45-49, John 20:21-23 Today's Task – What can we learn from a combination of the Great Commissions found in the four Gospels? 1. We, as Christians, have been sent out… 2. to the whole world… 3. with a message… 4. and a mission……
Title: Can't Hold Me Text: Acts 2:22-24 Hope in and celebrate Jesus who was… 1. Attested to 2. Delivered over 3. Raised up May you hold on to Jesus who couldn't be held by death!
Title: The World Conquering Christ Text: John 16:33 Today's Truth: Because Jesus has triumphed and overcome the world, … I can have unending peace… And unflinching hope, … even in the face of terrible tribulation. May we overcome through the One who overcame the world!
Title: Lifted Up Was He to Die Text: John 12:27-36 Today's Truth – The crucifixion of Christ is crucial for our cure. 1. Jesus came to die on the cross 2. The devil is cast out through the cross 3. Jesus compels us to Himself by the cross 4. Jesus cures what ails us at the…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: Anything… But That Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Today's Takeaway – Ready your heart to sacrifice even the dearest thing on your journey 1. God sometimes tests us to demonstrate the priority of our heart 2. The keys to passing the test are always obedience and faith 3.…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: It Is to Laugh Text: Genesis 17:1-8,15-19; 18:1-15, 21:1-7 A. God made a God-sized promise to Abraham and Sarah B. Abraham and Sarah laughed at God C. God, in His grace, brought His promise to pass anyway D. Abraham and Sarah laughed with God Today's Takeaway…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: The Hardest Part Text: Genesis 15-16 A. God made a promise to Abraham B. God made Abraham wait for the promise C. Abraham grew tired of waiting and tried to force the promise D. Abraham made a mess of everything Today's Takeaway – Remain patient as…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: First Place Text: Genesis 14:14-24 A. Lot, along with many other people and possessions, was taken captive B. Abraham rescued Lot and all the marauders stole C. Abraham encountered Melchizedek and worshipped God Today's Takeaway – Always keep God #1 in your life along the journey 1.…
Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: The Rubik's Cubes of Life Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Today's Truth – We must be ready to solve problems as they arise on our journey 1. Expect problems 2. Recognize there is a problem 3. Understand the purpose of problems 4. Aspire for peace if possible 5.…
Series: To the Land I Will Show You Title: Children, Go Where I Send Thee Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Today's Takeaway – Desire to go wherever God sends you 1. God seldom tells us where He's taking us but always promises to go with us 2. God often calls us out of our comfort at seemingly…
Series: When You Pray Title: Can You Hear Me Now? Text: 1 John 5:14-15 Today's Takeaway – Pray without anxiety 1. Your Father invites you to ask for anything 2. Your Father knows best what to grant 3. Your Father gives whatever He grants May you hit your knees always full of confidence in Your Heavenly…
Series: When You Pray Title: Preventing Pagan Prayers Text: Matthew 6:7-8 Today's Truth – To prevent pagan prayers, avoid… 1. empty phrases 2. unnecessary words 3. inauthentic tones 4. manufactured emotion Instead, pray prayers that are… 1. thoughtful 2. simple 3. genuine 4. faith-filled May you pray like a Christian!
Series: When You Pray Title: Neverending Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Today's Takeaway – Cultivate a lifestyle of prayer 1. Pray primarily 2. Pray habitually 3. Pray frequently 4. Pray relationally May prayer never cease from your heart and mouth!
Series: When We Pray Title: To Boldly Go Text: Hebrews 4:16 Today's Takeaway – Pray with full confidence as you come to your Heavenly Father 1. You are coming to a throne of grace 2. You have Christ interceding for you 3. You have a Father longing to bless you May you get on your face…
Series: When We Pray Title: Hoping to Be Seen Text: Matthew 6:5-6 Today's Takeaway – Pray when nobody but God can see you 1. You should regularly pray 2. You should check your motivation for prayer 3. You should aim for the secret reward May you get alone with God and get rewarded by God…
Series: Incarnate: the Glory of the Christ at Christmas Title: All I Do Is Win Text: John 1:4-5 Today's Takeaway – Rejoice in the success of the incarnation 1. Jesus is light 2. Jesus is unstoppable May you never grow tired of winning in Jesus!
Series: Incarnate: the Glory of Christ at Christmas Title: How Will This Be? Text: Luke 1:34 Today's Takeaway – Marvel at the glorious surprise of Jesus’s incarnation 1. The miracle of His conception 2. The nature of His person 3. The regality of His purpose May the surprise of Christmas freshly fill you with…
Series: More Blesséd to Give Title: Faith Overflowing into Thanksgiving Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Today's Truth – I will give financially to God in faith Faith leads us to… 1. Give bountifully for the bountiful harvest 2. Give freely and cheerfully, as is pleasing to God 3. Give knowing God will provide for your needs…
Series: More Blesséd to Give Title: He Got Robbed Text: Malachi 6:6-12 Today's Truth – I should give at least a tithe of my finances to God 1. A tithe is 10% 2. A tithe is the timeless biblical benchmark for worshipping God with my wealth 3. Tithing is blessed a. ministy will…
Series: More Blesséd to Give Title: Lay Up Treasures Text: Matthew 6:19-21,24 Today's Truth – I need to give financially to God A. Don't water down this teaching by adding in stewardships other than wealth B. God doesn't need me to give my wealth 1. It offers the better investment 2. It ties my heart to God 3. It guards my heart from idols May you fully…
Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: A Look into the Future Text: Revelation 14:6-20 Today's Thought: Which future will be my future? Future #1 – Everlasting blessing where I will continually experience the kindness of God in Heaven Future #2 – Everlasting destruction where I will continually experience the wrath of God in Hell May your future be firm through saving faith in Jesus!
Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: Redemption Song Text: Revelation 14:1-5 Today's Takeaway – Sing with all your life and all your might the glorious song of redemption through Jesus Christ God has redeemed you and sealed you for salvation forever God has redeemed you and made you completely holy God has redeemed you and devoted…
Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: A Dragon in Sheep's Clothing Text: Revelation 13:11-18 1. What is this beast? 2. Who is its power? 3. What is its purpose? 4. What is its plan? Today's Takeaway – Satan is happy to use religion to try to keep you out of Heaven A. Keep the church free from government intrusion and co-opting B. Engage the government with your faith to keep Satan at…
Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: Enemy of the State Text: Revelation 12:17-13:10 1. What is this beast? 2. Who is its power? 3. What is its purpose? 4. What is its plan? Today's Takeaway – Maintain a healthy and holy leeriness of human government A. Human government is established by God for our good B. But,…
Series: Enduring the Drago Title: Sore Loser Text: Revelation 12:7-17 1. Satan's massive loss #1: Satan's plan to stop Jesus was unsuccessful 2. Satan's massive loss #2: Satan's access for accusing the saints in Heaven before God has been revoked 3. Satan's massive loss #3: Satan's earthly kingdom has been toppled with the inauguration of…
In episode 9 of the “A Heart for Home” podcast, Ben and Christy take you to the living room to talk about building relationships in your family. They discuss practical things that hinder and help in that effort.
Series: Enduring the Dragon Title: The Better to Eat You With, My Dear Text: Revelation 12:1-6 Three truths from this text: 1. God had a marvelous plan to bring forth the Messiah Christ 2. The devil tried everything in his power to disrupt and devour the Messiah Christ 3. God completely triumphed over the devil,…
Series: Peculiar People Title: After a Little While Text: 1 Peter 5:10-14 Today's Truth – God's eternal dominion and grace will bring about your… 1. Restoration 2. Confirmation 3. Strengthening 4. Establishment May God empower us with everything needed to endure this exile until the end!
Title: Marks of a Godly Deacon Text: Romans 12:9-12 1. Love this church big 2. Hate evil and love good 3. Be zealous and fervent in your service to the Lord 4. Be hopeful and patient 5. Be a prayer warrior
Series: Peculiar People Title: Our Adversary Text: 1 Peter 5:5-10 Today's Top: How have to have victory over your greatest adversary, the devil 1. See his intentions 2. Humble yourself 3. Stay vigilant 4. Resist him 5. Hope in God May the God of Peace soon crush Satan underneath your feet!
Series: Peculiar People Title: My Shepherd Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Today's Thought: Will you let the shepherds shepherd? 1. God has ordained this shepherd office to lead the church 2. God has placed these shepherds among you for a season and for a reason 3. These shepherds are to lead with godly motives and in…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Tried and Tested Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Today's Task – How should a Christian process the suffering experienced through the trials and tests of this life? 1. Expect to suffer 2. Rejoice in suffering for righteousness 3. Avoid suffering for sin 4. Trust the Lord while you suffer May our trials…
Series: Peculiar People Title: The End of All Things Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Two life-changing truths: 1. The end of all things is at hand 2. The end of all things is God's glory Therefore… 1. Be self-controlled and sober-minded 2. Love one another earnestly 3. Show hospitality gladly 4. Maximize your gifting May you…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Sanctifying Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:1-6 Today's Takeaway: Let your suffering push you to be more like Jesus 1. What the devil means for evil, God means for good, particularly your godliness 2. It's past time to put away the passions of your flesh, regardless of what people think 3. Although…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Victory in His Hands Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Today's Truth: You are victorious despite the opposition you suffer because of Christ 1. Christ, the righteous, suffered to death for you, the unrighteous 2. Christ was made alive by the Spirit 3. Christ has the power to give you victory by saving…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Make Beautiful Music Together Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 Today's Topic: how to live in God-commanded harmony with others 1. Be sympathetic 2. Be loving 3. Be compassionate 4. Be humble 5. Be a blessing 6. Be aware of God's promises May your life bring beautiful harmony out of the prevailing dissonance…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Don't Disappoint Her Daddy Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Today's Topic: How to stay in the good graces of your wife's heavenly Father as you lead her 1. Seek to thoroughly understand her 2. Honor her as beautifully different 3. Regard her as a co-heir of grace May her Father rejoice in…
Series: Peculiar People Title: Beauty in the Eye of the Divine Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Today's Task: How can a wife make herself stunningly beautiful in the eyes of God? Answer: Submit to your own husband 1. as a witness to God 2. as the better adornment 3. as godly wives have exemplified 4. as…
Title: The Desperation of Church and State Text: Psalm 63 Today's Truth – The state is desperate for the church to be desperate for God 1. What does desperation for God look like? 2. How does our desperation for God impact the state? May this nation be made better because you became desperate for God!
Series: Peculiar People Title: The Suffering Servant Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Today's Takeaway – Submit respectfully to your vocational supervisor, even when they are unjust 1. We receive recognition and applause from God when we submit this way 2. We are called to this type of submission as followers and imitators of Jesus Christ 3.…
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