HeyJaredBen Smith: All for the Kingdom
Sermons from Pastor Ben SmithBen Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA. www.bensmithsr.org
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Where You Go, I Go, Ruth 1 (opens the original)
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WHERE YOU GO, I GO Ruth 1 Ruth 1 is a story of suffering, loyalty, sovereignty, and redemption. After losing her husband and sons in Moab, Naomi returns to Bethlehem convinced that she has come home empty. Ruth chooses to remain with her, entrusting herself to Naomi’s people and to the living God. In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Pastor Ben Smith explains that we cannot see the fullness of God’s plan. God’s will does not depend upon our understanding, and trusting His sovereignty means ob
Fearless, Psalm 7 (opens the original)
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Psalm 7 is a prayer for believers facing false accusations, slander, persecution, and the temptation to live for human approval. When David’s reputation is attacked, he takes refuge in God and entrusts his case to the righteous Judge who searches every heart and knows every hidden truth. In this expository sermon, Ben Smith explains how Psalm 7 gives Christians courage when they are misunderstood, falsely accused, or pressured to compromise. In this episode: • Why David can claim innocence witho
Hopefulness in Distress, Psalm 6 (opens the original)
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Psalm 6 is a prayer for mercy in a time of trouble. David is weary with sighing, overwhelmed with grief, and troubled in both body and soul. This psalm gives honest words for moments when suffering, sorrow, and spiritual distress feel overwhelming. Pastor Ben Smith explains that Psalm 6 moves from moments of distress to assurance of hope. David feels the weight of God’s discipline, the pain of feeling abandoned, and the fatigue that comes from prolonged sorrow. Yet he does not run away from God.
Living Righteously in an Unrighteous World, Psalm 5 (opens the original)
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Psalm 5 is a morning prayer of David. He begins the day by ordering his prayer before the Lord and eagerly watching. As he prays, he contrasts the blessing of being received by God with the wickedness of those who rebel against Him. Pastor Ben Smith explains that Psalm 5 teaches believers to stand in God’s presence and live under His shelter. God hears the prayers of His children, but He takes no pleasure in wickedness. David does not enter God’s house by his own goodness, but by the abundant lo
Dwell in Safety, Psalm 4 (opens the original)
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Psalm 4 is an evening prayer of trust in God. David is under attack, but the threat in this psalm appears to be the threat of slander, lies, and reproach rather than physical violence. In that distress, David turns to the Lord and remembers that the only judge of his worth and character who finally matters is God. Pastor Ben Smith explains Psalm 4 through three movements: turn to the Lord, declare truth, and trust in God. David’s confidence does not rest in his own righteousness, reputation, ach
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