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1 Kings, Truth, Stand for truth Ben Smith 1 Kings, Truth, Stand for truth Ben Smith

Knowing Truth From Lies, 1 Kings 18:20-46

We live in a world where truth is often overshadowed by personal belief and cultural pressure. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah confronts that confusion head-on, calling God’s people to stop wavering and to recognize the one true God.

Through the dramatic events on Mount Carmel, this sermon reminds us that sincerity cannot make lies true, and that when God reveals Himself, we are called to respond with repentance, obedience, and faithful worship.

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1 Peter, Resurrection Ben Smith 1 Peter, Resurrection Ben Smith

Saved by His Resurrection, 1 Peter 3:18–22

When the world appears strong and the church appears weak, it can be difficult to see how God is working. Yet Scripture reminds us that what looks like defeat is often the very place of God’s victory.

In this message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, we are called to fix our eyes on the risen Christ. His suffering accomplished our salvation, His proclamation declared His triumph, and His resurrection assures us that He reigns now and forever.

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1 Peter, Resurrection, Atonement Ben Smith 1 Peter, Resurrection, Atonement Ben Smith

Ransomed by His Blood, 1 Peter 1:17–21

What does it mean to be ransomed by God? In 1 Peter 1:17–21, we are reminded that our redemption was not purchased with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. This truth reshapes how we live, how we hope, and how we approach God.

Because the ransom has been paid, believers can live with confidence—not in themselves, but in the finished work of Christ, the eternal will of God, and the hope secured through the resurrection.

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1 Kings, Faithfulness Ben Smith 1 Kings, Faithfulness Ben Smith

Are You Troubled or a Troubler? 1 Kings 18:1–21

When the truth of God confronts us, it always demands a response. We will either be troubled by it or transformed by it. In 1 Kings 18, Ahab blames Elijah for Israel’s suffering, yet the real problem is his own rebellion against God.

This sermon calls you to examine your heart and choose: will you resist the truth, or will you stand firmly on it, even when it costs you?

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