Pastor Ben Smith

06/03/2026

Listen now to Endings and Beginnings, 2 Kings 2:1–19 and consider how the church is called to invest faithfully in the next generation.

In 2 Kings 2:1–19, Elijah’s ministry ends and Elisha’s begins. This sermon considers biblical succession, next generation discipleship, faithful ministry, and the ongoing witness of God’s word and kingdom.

05/27/2026

Faithfulness to God's word requires speaking truth in every season, not out of anger, but out of love and a desire for repentance

In this sermon on 1 Kings 21:17–29, Ben Smith preaches on Elijah confronting Ahab, the call to speak truth, the judgment of God, biblical repentance, and the mercy of God that desires restoration.

05/26/2026

It is impossible to love Jesus and remain in sin willingly. (Sermon Short)

From the sermon Gospel Light, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6.It is not that a Christian no longer struggles with sin and temptation, but those who are in Christ no long...

05/20/2026

After the fire of Mount Carmel came fear, threats, and discouragement. In 1 Kings 19, Elijah reminds us that even faithful believers can become shaken when opposition becomes personal. Yet God’s power, presence, and purposes never change. Listen now in your podcast app or at:

A sermon from 1 Kings 19 exploring Elijah’s fear after Mount Carmel, the hostility of the world toward God, and the unchanging power and presence of the Lord. Learn how believers can trust God when facing opposition, discouragement, and spiritual warfare.

05/13/2026

Genesis 11:10–32 reminds us that even when God’s work appears hidden, He is faithfully preserving His word and accomplishing His redemptive plan. Listen in your podcast app or at

Genesis 11:10–32 records the genealogy from Shem to Abram and testifies to God’s faithfulness to preserve His word, remember His covenants, and accomplish His redemptive plan despite rebellion, idolatry, and human corruption.

05/11/2026

After fourteen years of ministry at Central Baptist Church, my time as pastor has come to an end. I have written a reflection on the Lord’s Supper, the church covenant, pastoral conscience, and trusting the good providence of God when endings are painful and unexpected. The Lord’s Supper, the Church Covenant, and a Pastor’s Conscience

A pastoral reflection on the Lord’s Supper, fencing the table, Baptist church covenants, church membership, and the responsibility of the church to administer the ordinances faithfully according to Scripture.

05/06/2026

Genesis 11:1–9 warns us of the deadly pride of man. The Tower of Babel was not merely a story about a tall tower, but a rebellion against God’s command and a warning against trusting in human ability, self-sufficiency, and mastery. Listen in your podcast app or at

A sermon from Genesis 11:1–9 on the Tower of Babel, the deadly pride of man, self-sufficiency, rebellion, false worship, and the sovereignty of God. From All for the Kingdom with Ben Smith, Sr.

05/01/2026

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04/29/2026

This week on All for the Kingdom, I preach Genesis 10 in a sermon titled “God of All Nations.” This often-overlooked chapter reminds us that God is sovereign over all people, over the efforts of man, and over the fulfillment of His redemptive will.

Listen to “God of All Nations,” a sermon on Genesis 10 from Ben Smith Sr. This message explains the Table of Nations and shows God’s sovereignty over all people, human efforts, and the fulfillment of His will.

04/28/2026

The Tower of Babel is more than a story about a tall tower and confused languages. Genesis 11:1–9 reveals the deadly pride of man: the desire to make a name for ourselves, live apart from dependence on God, and assert our will over His.

In this sermon, I examine the pride of ability, the pride of self-sufficiency, and the pride of mastery, and call believers to reject the illusion of independence and to humble themselves before the sovereign God.