Pastor Ben Smith

11/19/2025

🎙️ New sermon podcast episode: “Sin’s Ruinous Rule” (Genesis 4:8–16) — Pastor Ben Smith reveals three warning signs of sin’s growing destruction through Cain’s story and points to the hope of forgiveness and freedom found in repentance and faith in Christ; listen now:

Discover the devastating effects of unrepentant sin in “Sin’s Ruinous Rule” from Genesis 4:8–16. Pastor Ben Smith explores Cain’s tragic testimony and reveals three warning signs of sin’s growing destruction—its mastery, blindness, and judgment—while pointing to the hope and freedom ...

11/16/2025

Sin’s Ruinous Rule, Genesis 4:8-16
Recorded 11/9/2025
Pastor Ben Smith
www.bensmithsr.org
Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA
www.cbcwaycross.org

11/15/2025

This Sunday’s message, “Purposeless Prosperity” (Genesis 4:17–24), exposes the danger of success without God’s presence and the emptiness of prosperity apart from Him; download the sermon outline here: https://mailchi.mp/d04037b6bf48/sermon-notes-10980081

11/14/2025

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11/12/2025

From the archives: Pastor Ben Smith shares the story of Elijah and how faith and obedience allow you to experience God’s provision—listen now!

Discover Elijah’s story in 1 Kings 17:1–16 as Pastor Ben Smith teaches how faith and obedience allow you to experience God’s provision. Learn how God sustains His people through trials, works through unexpected means, and reveals His glory when you act in faithful obedience. Be encouraged to t...

11/11/2025

My dear friend Charles Clifford Brooks III included me on his most recent episode of Dante's New South Radio Show. It is a joy and privilege to share the Gospel and talk about how Jesus has transformed my life in any context. I am so thankful for Clifford providing me this opportunity. Give it a listen but be aware that some of the guests on the show use profanity. It is available on all the podcast apps. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P2Hnv4XXSKP4uy6LYlHUJ?si=tX1467HZQ3m9ZgRWzP_g9A

11/08/2025

This Sunday’s message, “Sin’s Ruinous Rule” (Genesis 4:8–16), reveals three warning signs of sin’s growing destruction and the hope of repentance through Christ. Download the sermon outline here: http://eepurl.com/jqAtE2

11/05/2025

Are you right with God? 🎧 In this week’s sermon Podcast, Pastor Ben Smith unpacks Genesis 4:1–7 to show how true acceptance with God comes through obedience, faith, and submission—not self-will. Listen now and be challenged to be right with God on His terms, not your own.

Listen to Right with God from Genesis 4:1–7 on the All for the Kingdom Podcast with Pastor Ben Smith. Discover how true acceptance with God comes through obedience, faith, and submission—not self-will or personal desire. Learn from Cain and Abel’s story how only through Christ’s atoning sacr...

11/02/2025

Right with God, Genesis 4:1-7
Recorded 10/26/2025
Pastor Ben Smith
www.bensmithsr.org

10/29/2025

What is the “good life”? In Psalm 73, we discover it’s not found in comfort or success, but in the nearness of God. Listen to this week’s message, “It Is Good to Be Near God.”

In this sermon from Psalm 73, Pastor Ben Smith explores what the Bible calls the “good life.” While the world defines it by comfort and success, Scripture reveals it is found only in the nearness of God. Discover how real faith brings peace, real hope flows from His presence, and true refuge is ...

10/24/2025

What does your anger reveal about what you truly love? And how does submitting to God’s will keep you free from sin’s grip?

Join me this Sunday as we explore these questions in a message titled “Right with God.”

📖 Genesis 4:1–7
🗓 Sunday, October 26

You can preview or download the sermon outline here:
👉 https://mailchi.mp/e72dc77e31a0/sermon-notes-10979830

10/22/2025

Discover how Genesis 3:20–24 points to Christ’s death and substitutionary sacrifice. Learn how faith, a righteous sacrifice, and God’s grace bring true redemption. Listen now!

Explore Genesis 3:20–24 in Death for Life with Pastor Ben Smith, Sr. Discover how God’s first act of redemption in Eden points to Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice. Learn how faith, a righteous sacrifice, and God’s grace bring true redemption and new life. Perfect for personal study, teachi...