Podcasts about pastor ben

Former LIFE pastor, Ben Rudolph, makes a surprise appearance with Pastor Dan Burrell for this special episode of reflection and discussion as LIFETalks celebrates production of 700 episodes. 

In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben break down the sermon on Micah 5:1-6, "The King of Peace, Part 1".

Pastor Ben works through how we as Christians should respond to the advent of AI by considering the issue from a biblical framework. Message originally preached Wednesday night December 3, 2025.

Christmas is a time of hope. It's hard not to be lifted by the season, for all but the Grinchiest of us. (Yes, I made up that word!) The hope of Christmas is more than twinkling lights and seasonal goodwill. Embedded in this story is Joseph's dream (actually four of them); and that dream is good news for those who struggle with the impossible.  Your circumstances may not magically change this Sunday⏤but you may leave with an unexpected gift.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc

Listen as Pastor Ben preaches from select passages.

“Still Waiting…”James 5:7-117 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9 Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Pastor Ben preaches from Matthew 11. Find out more at clcscranton.org

This Sunday, Pastor Ben Watts gives a sermon on waiting patiently as we eagerly anticipate the dreams, hopes, and even promises given to us by God. We can cling to hope as our anchor because we know God is faithful and has a perfect purpose for each of us. This journey is represented countless times throughout scripture, specifically with Abraham and Sarah in the Old Testament!

December 7, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the Christmas story found in Luke 2:1–8 as he explains the significance of Bethlehem, Jesus, his parents, and more. From the most humble beginnings, God creates a path to salvation for all mankind.For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

Who can you pray for today?Prayer is powerful, and we should pray for EVERYONE. This week Pastor Ben continued Good News with an encouraging message from the Bible on practical, powerful prayer that is a privilege! Listen now to learn how we have a God who gives good gifts and we can go to him on behalf of others who need Him most!

Getting Unstuck | Ruth 2 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

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Christmas is a season of dreams. Kids dream of sugar plums; lovebirds dream of rekindled romance. Parents dream of the family together again. And of course, we're all dreaming of a white Christmas. The original Christmas story was full of dreams too: hopeful dreams, born in the dark, for a brighter future. Christmas began with a dream; was sustained by dreams; and ultimately became a dream come true. This isn't just childhood fantasy. Join us this Christmas to experience the dream that changed everything.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc

This weekend in our Family of God series, we are taking time to honor the older generation in our church—those who have walked with Jesus faithfully and carry wisdom that strengthens the entire body. Rather than a traditional sermon, Pastor Ben will interview two trusted leaders from our NWC family, inviting them to share not only from their experience but also to help guide us in how to better honor, value, and learn from the older saints in our church and broader community. Scripture calls us to stand in the presence of the aged and to seek wisdom from those who have gone before us, and today we posture our hearts to listen, learn, and celebrate the gift they continue to be in God's family. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon, Pastor Annjanette Cummins, Craig McCann Scripture: Levit. 19:32, Duet. 32:7, Job 12:12 Series: The Family of God Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

Join us as Pastor Ben continues our Advent sermon, Holiday Hopelessness: Don't Trust Your Feelings, with a sermon entitled "When You Feel Overlooked, You're Seen" from Luke 1:46-56.

Pastor Ben preaches from Matthew 3. Find out more at clcscranton.org

“Still Waiting…”James 5:7-117 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9 Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

This podcast is presented to you by Pastor Ben Collier and The Bridge in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

In this episode, we unpack Pastor Ben's message A Biblical Framework for Parenting. Long before modern challenges emerged, God designed parenting as a sacred calling—one that forms hearts, models faith, and raises a generation ready to follow Jesus with confidence and conviction. We explore six foundational words from Scripture—SHOW, TEACH, LOVE, GUARD, DISCIPLINE, and PREPARE—and talk through what each one looks like in everyday family life. Along the way, we answer questions, share practical guidance, and offer real-life insight into how parents can build homes rooted in truth, strengthened by love, and guided by God's purpose. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org 

In this week's episode, Makenzi and Pastor Ben explore the Advent invitation to slow down, wait well, and pay attention to the anticipation that leads us toward Christmas. We're also joined by Tom Read, who shares exciting updates on the upcoming Christmas services at Vintage.

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In this episode, pastor Ben Smith explains the biblical meaning of thanksgiving through Psalm 106. Unlike secular gratitude, which often focuses on personal blessings or accomplishments, true thanksgiving is a worshipful response to God's character, mercy, and faithfulness.The sermon unfolds in three parts:A thankful heart is focused on who God is – God's goodness, His inexhaustible praise, and faithful provision.A thankful heart confesses the reality of sin – examining Israel's unfaithfulness and the importance of personal confession.A thankful heart rejoices in God's faithfulness – celebrating His undeserved mercy and steadfast covenant love.Listeners are encouraged to consider how a God-centered heart transforms gratitude into authentic, enduring worship.Key Scripture: Psalm 106Speaker: Pastor Ben SmithSeries: ThanksgivingFormat: Expository SermonFind Out More:Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben's sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org. This sermon was originally preached on 11/23/2025.

November 30, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins our season of Advent with a message from Isaiah 9:6 about the coming Messiah, who was a "Light in the Darkness." Through this verse we see the prophecy about the coming Christ and better understand the importance of Christmas.For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

When Tragedy Strikes, Where Is God? | Ruth 1 | Pastor Ben Spalink by GraceChurchNJ

Your table matters. The voices you listen to matter. Yesterday's message challenged us to make space for wisdom, ask God for guidance, and surround ourselves with people who point us to Him.

This podcast is presented to you by Pastor Ben Collier and The Bridge in Vanceburg, Kentucky.

Pastor Ben preaches on Psalm 150

In this week's episode, Makenzi and Pastor Ben discuss Sunday's sermon on Being With God, exploring why silence can feel so uncomfortable and how we can learn to embrace it as a vital spiritual practice. Plus, a conversation with Vintage's very own treasurer, Antoine Legault, on year-end giving and what radical generosity looks like in the life of our church.

In this episode, Pastor Ben Smith explores the story of Cain's descendants and reveals how it's possible to achieve success, build a legacy, and experience prosperity—yet remain entirely outside the presence and blessing of God. Genesis 4:17–24 presents a striking contrast between remarkable human advancement and deep spiritual emptiness, showing how worldly accomplishments can distract us from what truly matters.Pastor Ben highlights two major warnings from the passage:• The Busyness of Building for Nothing — how investing in things that cannot last leaves us empty.• Foolish Confidence — how prosperity without God leads to pride, moral compromise, and a false sense of security.This message challenges listeners to consider where their confidence, priorities, and pursuits truly lie. Are we chasing achievements that won't endure, or seeking the lasting joy found only in a right relationship with God? Through the example of Cain's line and the transformation of Zacchaeus, this episode reminds us that authentic purpose comes not from what we build, but from whom we belong to.Listen and be encouraged to pursue what endures—and to guard your heart from the distractions of purposeless prosperity.Key Scripture: Genesis 4:17-24Speaker: Pastor Ben SmithSeries: GenesisFormat: Expository SermonFind Out More:Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Additional podcasts, books, and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben's sermon outlines and manuscripts are available at http://bensmithsr.org.You can find information about Central Baptist Church at cbcwaycross.org. This sermon was originally preached on 11/16/2025.

November 23, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell delivers his second message of thanksgiving, this time focusing on being thankful for the body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, we have each been given spiritual gifts we can use to help the church. In this message, we learn about the purpose of these gifts, how we can come together to serve the Lord, and the need for us to be courageous with our gifts.For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

In our final "Third Way in Practice" conversation, Pastor Ben is joined by Andrew and Haley as they discuss the ways in which our Third Way compels us to work towards justice in a posture fashioned by Jesus.

Join Pastor Ben Chavez as we continue week six of our series, “Parables with a Punch.” Pastor Ben brings fresh insight to Jesus' words, offering a powerful reminder of how these timeless stories still challenge, convict, and encourage us today!

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Why? Why give away $2M? Why go around the globe? Why go across the street? Jesus was asked "why" with a slight sneer, and he was ready with a response… a story—three, in fact—almost as though he were waiting for this moment.  This weekend I want to join Jesus in answering "why" and, along the way, celebrate the reasons for Be Full.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!  Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc. Connect with us! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc

Listen as Pastor Ben preaches from Acts 28.

November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 1:3-7What does it really mean to be sure of your salvation? In a world where certainty is rare and often feels impossible, Pastor Ben Lofton turns to 1 Peter 1:3–7 to help believers discover where true assurance is found—and how to recognize the evidence of a transformed life.In this stand-alone message, positioned between sermon series, Pastor Ben dives deep into one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: How can I know that I'm truly saved? Whether you struggle with doubt, wrestle with false assurance, or simply want to grow in confidence before God, this passage offers clarity, hope, and solid ground.Through Peter's words to suffering, persecuted believers, we explore three essential truths:Salvation is an act of God's grace, made possible through the finished work of Jesus—not something we earn or achieve on our own.Our salvation is held and guarded by God, secured by the Holy Spirit and sustained by God's power, not our performance.Assurance is revealed through transformation, as genuine faith produces real fruit, endurance, and an ongoing work of the Spirit in our lives.Pastor Ben reminds us that the Christian life is one of long obedience, shaped over time by the power of the Holy Spirit. A transformed heart leads to a transformed life—not perfectly, but undeniably. And the evidence of that transformation becomes the foundation of our assurance.Whether you're seeking confidence in your salvation, discerning areas of needed growth, or longing to see the work of God more clearly in your life, this message will point you back to the hope, security, and transforming power of Jesus.Join us for The Evidence of Assurance, and allow Scripture to steady your heart and strengthen your faith.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

“Generosity, Obedience, Glory”Exodus 35:4-10; Exodus 39:42-43; Exodus 40:33b-38Exodus 35:4 Moses said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “This is the thing that the Lord has commanded. 5 Take from among you a contribution to the Lord. Whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring the Lord's contribution: gold, silver, and bronze; 6 blue and purple and scarlet yarns and fine twined linen; goats' hair, 7 tanned rams' skins, and goatskins; acacia wood, 8 oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense, 9 and onyx stones and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.10 “Let every skillful craftsman among you come and make all that the Lord has commanded:Exodus 39:42 According to all that the Lord had commanded Moses, so the people of Israel had done all the work. 43 And Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it; as the Lord had commanded, so had they done it. Then Moses blessed them.Exodus 40:33 …So Moses finished the work.34 Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 35 And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting because the cloud settled on it, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 36 Throughout all their journeys, whenever the cloud was taken up from over the tabernacle, the people of Israel would set out. 37 But if the cloud was not taken up, then they did not set out till the day that it was taken up. 38 For the cloud of the Lord was on the tabernacle by day, and fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel throughout all their journeys.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Pastor Ben preaches from Acts 1. Find out more at clcscranton.org

In our very first episode of The Vintage Table, Makenzi and Pastor Ben share the heart behind the podcast and dive into Sunday's message on Listening to God, exploring what His voice can feel like, how to begin the journey of listening, and why getting quiet (and even getting it wrong) is all part of growing closer to Him.

November 16, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell looks at the influence and ministry of Barnabas to highlight the need for encouraging people in the Christian church. Acts 11:21–26 shows us that this early missionary was a helper of others like Paul. God used Barnabas to strengthen the church, develop leaders, and spark a movement around the world. How can we be more like Barnabas today?For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben unpack the sermon on Romans 1:24-32, "God's Judgement Experience, Part 1".