Pastor Ben Smith

09/27/2025

Tomorrows sermon will explain how sin has broken the good, created order of God. Join me tomorrow at Central Baptist Waycross at 10:30 am. https://mailchi.mp/c5d49e020f51/sermon-notes-10979509

09/24/2025

Discover God's original design for marriage from Genesis 2:18-25! This sermon explains why marriage is the good, exclusive, and holy foundation of society, and why understanding God's definition is crucial in a world that seeks to redefine it. Listen now in your podcast app or at https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/genesis2-18-25 .

Explore Genesis 2:18-25 to understand God's design for marriage as a good, exclusive, and holy union. This sermon explains how marriage is the fundamental support structure of society, defining it from a biblical worldview—not culture or politics. Learn why defending God's institution of marriage ...

09/22/2025

Is faithful, urgent preaching more vital now than ever? 🤔 This week on View from the Pulpit (Ep. 32), I sit down with Pastor Brad Waters of First Baptist Church, Hazlehurst, GA. Brad shares his deep conviction that every message is an invitation to decision. Dive into his disciplined sermon preparation, unique "note-free" pulpit approach, and insights on the power of the Word's content over style. Don't miss this candid conversation on impactful, biblical preaching for today's world. Listen, subscribe, and share "View from the Pulpit" wherever you get your podcasts!

Join Ben Smith & Brad Waters on "View From the Pulpit" as they dive into the vital role of preaching and evangelism in today's church. Brad shares his unique sermon prep methods, the urgency of gospel proclamation, and the importance of truly pastoring a congregation. A must-listen for

09/21/2025

Blessing of Marriage, Genesis 2:18-25
Recorded 9/14/2025
Pastor Ben Smith
www.bensmithsr.org
Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA
www.cbcwaycross.org

09/20/2025

The Fall of Man — Genesis 2:25–3:7 | Tomorrow at Central Baptist, Waycross: Discover how Satan’s lies lead us away from God and three ways we must trust Him instead. https://mailchi.mp/8283d457b2b9/sermon-notes-10979344

09/17/2025

Listen now to "Breath of Life,” exploring Genesis 2:4-17 to understand man's unique creation and purpose to glorify God. Discover how even in the Garden of Eden, God was providing for redemption. Listen in your podcast app or at https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/genesis2-4-17 .

Explore Genesis 2:4-17 in "Breath of Life." Pastor Ben unpacks man's unique creation—physical and spiritual—for God's glory, dwelling, and love. This expository sermon addresses fundamental questions of purpose and counters theological threats, calling believers to embrace God's redemptive

09/15/2025

Updated Sermon outline for 9/14/2025, Blessing of Marriage, Genesis 2:18-25 - https://mailchi.mp/f841ba4eea03/sermon-notes-10979312

09/15/2025

How do you remain biblically faithful in a season of hardship? This week, I sit down with Dr. Heath Lambert, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, to talk about how he and his church went through an intensely challenging season of controversy and even personal health crises, including brain surgery, while holding tight to God’s word. Listen now to this week’s episode of "View From the Pulpit," available in your podcast app or at https://www.bensmithsr.org/vftp/lambert .

Join host Ben Smith and Dr. Heath Lambert, pastor of First Baptist Jacksonville, FL, for insights on expository preaching, biblical counseling, and navigating ministry challenges. Learn about sermon preparation, faithfulness in tough seasons, and embracing God's unique call. Essential listening for

09/14/2025

Breath of Life, Genesis 2:4-17
Recorded 9/7/2025
Pastor Ben Smith
www.bensmithsr.org
Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA
www.cbcwaycross.org

09/13/2025

God set apart and blessed marriage. Today, marriage is under attack, and the world is doing all it can to destroy this good gift of God. Join me this Lord's Day to hear what the Bible says about the blessing of marriage. Click the link to download my sermon outline for Genesis 2:18-25 https://mailchi.mp/97db09180847/sermon-notes-10979242

09/13/2025

Fellow SBC pastors and leaders, I encourage you to read and sign "A Statement of Lament and A Call for Justice."

We call on all our brothers and sisters in Christ to bear faithful witness to the good news of Jesus Christ — the world’s true King and our only hope — who was crucified and raised so that sinners might be forgiven and have eternal life.

09/10/2025

God designed both work and rest for our good 🙌. In Genesis 2:1–3, we learn how to labor with purpose and rest in worship. ✨ 🎧 Listen now to Goodness of Work and Rest, Genesis 2:1-2 https://www.bensmithsr.org/bensmith-allforthekingdom/genesis2-1-3

Discover the goodness of both work and rest in God’s design from Genesis 2:1–3. Pastor Ben Smith explains how labor can be an offering to the Lord and rest a holy act of worship and trust. Learn how to resist idleness and overwork while honoring Christ through purposeful work and intentional res...