In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Pastor Ben Smith preaches from 2 Kings 2:1–19 on the transition from Elijah to Elisha. Elijah’s ministry is coming to an end, but God’s work is not ending. Elisha is being prepared, affirmed, and entrusted with the prophetic ministry God has called him to fulfill.

This passage teaches three important principles for the life of the church. First, all men come to an end. Even the greatest servants of God are limited by the weakness of the flesh, but God is eternal and His kingdom continues. Second, each generation must invest in the next. Elijah’s relationship with Elisha reminds us that faithful ministry requires time, access, discipleship, and purpose. Third, the next generation must be affirmed in faithful calling, godly authority, and service to the Lord.

This sermon calls believers to think carefully about how they are preparing for endings and beginnings. The church must not labor merely to preserve institutions, methods, or personal legacies. The church must labor to proclaim the gospel, honor the Word of God, and prepare the next generation to serve faithfully in a difficult world.

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In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Ben Smith preaches from 1 Kings 21:17–29 in a message titled “Faithful in Every Season.”

After Naboth is murdered and Ahab takes possession of his vineyard, the Lord sends Elijah to confront the king with a word of judgment. Ahab had sold himself to do evil in the sight of the Lord, and Elijah’s message exposes the sin that Ahab may have tried to hide behind excuses.

This sermon considers the call for God’s people to speak truth faithfully in every season. Believers must be willing to confront sin, contend for righteousness, and declare the whole truth of God. Yet this passage also reminds us that God’s purpose in confronting sin is not merely retribution, but repentance and restoration.

Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 21:17–29
Series: The Story of Elijah
Key Themes: Elijah, Ahab, Naboth’s vineyard, repentance, judgment, restoration, faithfulness, speaking truth, biblical preaching

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After the spiritual triumph of Mount Carmel, Elijah faced fierce opposition and overwhelming fear. In 1 Kings 19, Scripture reveals how even faithful servants of God can become discouraged when the hostility of the world becomes personal and intense.

This sermon explores:

• Why the world does not rejoice over revival

• The spiritual hostility behind opposition to God’s work

• How fear causes us to lose sight of God’s power

• God’s unchanging presence in moments of weakness and despair

• Why God’s purposes are greater than our limited perspective

Though Elijah feared Jezebel’s threats, God had neither abandoned His prophet nor lost control of history. The Lord who sent fire on Carmel also met Elijah in the wilderness and reminded him that His power and purposes remain unchanged.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19

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Forever Faithful, Genesis 11:10–32

Genesis 11:10–32 may appear at first to be a simple genealogy, but this passage is a profound testimony to the faithfulness of God. After Babel, the biblical narrative moves from the nations to the line of Shem leading to Abram, showing how God is preserving His word and advancing His redemptive plan.

In this sermon, Ben Smith preaches from Genesis 11:10–32 and shows three encouragements for the church:

God is faithful throughout history.
God is faithful regardless of man’s corruption.
God is faithful forever to His word.

This passage reminds us that nations rise and fall, the faithful may drift, and truth may be polluted and confused, but God remains faithful to remember His covenants and accomplish His will through His power.

Scripture Passage: Genesis 11:10–32
Series: Genesis
Sermon Title: Forever Faithful

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In this episode of All for the Kingdom, Ben Smith, Sr. preaches from Genesis 11:1–9 on “The Deadly Pride of Man.”

Genesis 11 records the rebellion at Babel, where the people sought to build a city, make a name for themselves, and resist the command of God. This sermon shows that Babel was not merely a story about a tower, but a warning about the deadly pride that draws the human heart away from God.

This message considers:

- The pride of ability

- The danger of elevating preference over obedience

- The pride of self-sufficiency

- The desire to control worship apart from God

- The pride of mastery

- God’s sovereign judgment over human rebellion

- The call to repentance, humility, and obedience

The Tower of Babel reminds us that human ability is a gift from God, not a replacement for God. Man is not master over his mind, his life, or his future. The faithful response is to humble ourselves before the living God and live.

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God of All Nations, Genesis 10

Genesis 10 is often called the Table of Nations. Though it may appear to be only a list of names and nations, this chapter bears witness to the sovereignty of God over every person, family, tribe, and nation on the earth.

In this sermon, Ben Smith Sr. explains how Genesis 10 teaches:

- God is sovereign over all people

- God is sovereign over human efforts

- God is sovereign over the fulfillment of His will

- There is one Creator, one truth, and one people

- God’s redemptive purpose is being accomplished through history

This message will help listeners see the doctrinal depth and pastoral relevance of a difficult Old Testament passage and encourage confidence in the authority, wisdom, and faithfulness of God.

Scripture: Genesis 10

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In 1 Kings 18:20–46, Elijah confronts a people wavering between truth and falsehood. This sermon demonstrates that sincerity and religious devotion cannot make lies true, and that when God reveals Himself, truth demands a response.

Scripture:
1 Kings 18:20–46

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This sermon from 1 Peter 3:18–22 teaches that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of Christian hope. In the face of suffering and opposition, believers are encouraged by Christ’s victorious suffering, His proclamation of triumph, and His present authority over all creation.

Scripture:
1 Peter 3:18–22

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