Best Ben Mandrell Podcasts (2026)

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Think About Your Ways | Pastor Ben Mandrell 34:23

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December 28, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell gives a call to action for the new year with a stirring message from Haggai 1:1–11 titled "Think About Your Ways." What is keeping you from following after God? What excuse do you have for why you haven't done the thing God asked you to do? In this lesson, we see that nothing is more important than living in …

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The Angel's Candle | Pastor Ben Mandrell 39:32

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December 21, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on the fourth candle of Advent, the Angel's Candle. Looking at the story of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:8–20, we hear about the angels who made the announcement of His coming. What are angels? Scripture gives us a few important details about how they interact with us and obey God's commands. For more serm…

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The Shepherd's Candle | Pastor Ben Mandrell 39:53

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December 14, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell continues our walk through the advent season with a message from Luke 2:8–20. As we light the Shepherd's Candle, we discuss who these shepherds were and what this moment must have been like for them. We also look at the three titles given to Jesus in this passage: Savior, Christ, and Lord. For more sermons ea…

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The Bethlehem Candle | Pastor Ben Mandrell 33:13

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December 7, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through the Christmas story found in Luke 2:1–8 as he explains the significance of Bethlehem, Jesus, his parents, and more. From the most humble beginnings, God creates a path to salvation for all mankind. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what …

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Light in the Darkness | Pastor Ben Mandrell 27:10

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November 30, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell begins our season of Advent with a message from Isaiah 9:6 about the coming Messiah, who was a "Light in the Darkness." Through this verse we see the prophecy about the coming Christ and better understand the importance of Christmas. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know…

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Thankful for the Body of Christ | Pastor Ben Mandrell 28:53

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November 23, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell delivers his second message of thanksgiving, this time focusing on being thankful for the body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, we have each been given spiritual gifts we can use to help the church. In this message, we learn about the purpose of these gifts, how we can come together to serve the Lord, and th…

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Thankful for the Barnabases | Pastor Ben Mandrell 29:28

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November 16, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell looks at the influence and ministry of Barnabas to highlight the need for encouraging people in the Christian church. Acts 11:21–26 shows us that this early missionary was a helper of others like Paul. God used Barnabas to strengthen the church, develop leaders, and spark a movement around the world. How can …

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Free, Not Fair | Pastor Ben Mandrell 31:09

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November 9, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell unpacks the parable of the laborers and the wealthy landowner out of Matthew 20:1–16. In this story, we see that God's blessing of salvation is coming freely to all. While this is great news, it does go against our own human sense of fairness in some ways. Listen to this important message about how we cannot e…

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The Church on Mission | Pastor Ben Mandrell 34:00

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November 2, 2025 | The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 about his evangelism strategy of becoming all things to all people in order to win people with the Gospel. Pastor Ben Mandrell walks through this passage to show how the Christian church should be involved in missions at home and around the world. For more sermons each week, be sure…

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Lambs Among Wolves | Pastor Ben Mandrell 32:21

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October 26, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on Jesus' instructions to the 72 disciples sent out in Luke 10. Among warnings of the dangers they would face, Jesus gives them a few peculiar pieces of advice on how to treat the towns they will be traveling through. In this sermon, we will hear how we can be more devoted to the calling God has given…

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Living Like a Missionary | Pastor Ben Mandrell 31:52

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October 19, 2025 | Preaching from Luke 9:1–6, Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches on "Living Like a Missionary." In this passage, Jesus is sending out His disciples and gives them special instructions on how they are to behave themselves while serving. From these words, we can find wisdom on how to live on mission. For more sermons each week, be sure to su…

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A Prophet Without Honor | Pastor Ben Mandrell 38:44

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October 12, 2025 | In Mark 6, we learn how Jesus was unwelcome in His hometown and found much doubt and suspicion among the people there. Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches from this passage on how we can learn from Jesus' example. Will we rate God's love for us based on how others treat us or our own level of success? Can we still be called by God even i…

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Uncomfortable Questions of Discipleship | Pastor Ben Mandrell 30:55

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Who Was John the Baptist and Who Am I? | Pastor Ben Mandrell 26:27

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September 28, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches on the ministry of John the Baptist from John 3:22–30 and asks a series of questions on how we can be more like this prophet in the wilderness. God has a purpose for your life. Will you play your role? God has placed us in this exact time and place to be part of the work He is doing. For more sermon…

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God's Silence | Derek Ewalt 38:06

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September 21, 2025 | Derek Ewalt closes out the Old Testament with a sermon from Malachi 4. Looking ahead to the 400 years of silence between this point and Jesus' arrival on earth, we see that God is at work even when we don't see or feel Him. As we anticipate the return of our Savior, how are we to behave here in this life? For more sermons each …

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When You Don't Know What to Do | Pastor Ben Mandrell 31:45

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September 14, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell shares an important message on processing difficult circumstances and making sense of the world around us. Looking at the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:1–12, we see that some situations are beyond our control and all we can do is trust in God. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you…

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A Burning Stick Snatched from the Fire | Pastor Emeritus Steve Gaines 33:34

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September 7, 2025 | In his final regular message to the Bellevue congregation, Pastor Emeritus Steve Gaines preaches from Zechariah 3 on how we are all burning sticks snatched from the fire. Focusing on the forgiving power of Jesus, this sermon shows us that God loves everyone and wants them to know Him. If we are willing to find salvation in Chris…

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The God Who Brings Life | Pastor Ben Mandrell 30:12

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August 31, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches from Ezekiel 36 and 37 on the valley of dry bones and how God can breathe new life into us. God can remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh because He is author of all life. Knowing that only God has this power, how does that affect how we live our lives and behave in our relationships…

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How Do I Know I'm Called | Pastor Ben Mandrell 34:52

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August 24, 2025 | Preaching from Ezekiel 1:28–3:3, Pastor Ben Mandrell answers the question "How Do I Know I'm Called?" When we look at the calling of Ezekiel, we see the characteristics of God's call and how it affects our lives. What is God calling you toward today? For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If …

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Faithful in a Foreign Land | Pastor Ben Mandrell 34:29

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August 18, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell preaches from Jeremiah 29:4–7 on how to be faithful in a foreign land. When God's people were sent in exile to Babylon, He told them to continue with their lives and seek the welfare of the city in which they found themselves. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’…

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Lucky Charms | Pastor Ben Mandrell 29:58

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August 10, 2025 | Pastor Ben Mandrell teaches from Jeremiah 7:1–11 on the "Lucky Charms" that Israel was counting on rather than authentically worshiping God. We cannot think that we are assured of salvation just because of who our parents are, how we spend our Sundays, or what's in our bank accounts. The prophet Jeremiah warned the people of Israe…

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Pray Like It Matters | Pastor Steve Gaines 38:15

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August 3, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches from Daniel 9:23 on how we should pray like it matters. Your prayers bless the Lord and move mountains. We cannot afford to neglect our duty to pray and we should be eager to go before the Lord with whatever problems we are facing. Let this sermon be a challenge to you! For more sermons each week, be su…

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148. A New Chapter: Reflecting on 148 Episodes of The Glass House 29:26

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Send us a text How do you know when it’s time to step into something new, and trust God with the unknown? In this special episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell take a heartfelt look back on their journey through 148 episodes as they prepare to step into a new season of ministry at Bellevue Baptist Church. With honesty and gratitude, t…

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The Lord Your Redeemer | Pastor Steve Gaines 31:06

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July 27, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues our journey through the Chronological Bible with a message from Isaiah 54:1–8 titled "The Lord Your Redeemer." Through this sermon we see how God commands our celebration, cancels our condemnation, and confers His compassion. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. …

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147. What to Do When You Fear the Finish Line 39:41

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Send us a text Join us today for an inspiring sermon from Ben that he preached recently at Longhollow Church. The Grace Bible: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/csb-grace-bible-for-kids-hardcover-dyslexia-friendly-M00101447/005849714By Lifeway Podcast Network

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Things Are Looking Right for a Miracle | Pastor Steve Gaines 40:54

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July 20, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches through 2 Chronicles 32:16–23 on how "things are looking right for a miracle" just when we least expect it. Whether the devil has been beating you up or you are going through a difficult trial at home, the Lord is always at work and we can call on Him for deliverance. Pray to the Lord and never let go of…

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146. Understanding Generations: Crossover with Etch Next Gen Podcast 50:41

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Send us a text Have you ever stopped to think about how different generations view the world, the church, and even the gospel? In kids ministry, we often focus on reaching the next generation—but understanding where they've come from and who’s come before them is just as important. Every generation brings its own values, challenges, and perspective…

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Unless the Lord Builds the House | Dr. Ben Mandrell 29:23

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July 13, 2025 | Dr. Ben Mandrell preaches in view of a call to become the next Senior Pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church on Psalm 127. In this message, we learn that unless the Lord builds the house, those who labor do so in vain. Only God has the ability to keep us safe and satisfy us, so we shouldn't look to the world for purpose or trust only in …

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145. Building a Healthy Staff Culture in Ministry 25:21

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Send us a text What’s it really like to work on your team - and what kind of culture are you creating as a leader? In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive into the heartbeat of every organization: staff culture. Whether you're leading a small team or serving on a large church staff, the environment you create - or tolerate - impacts everythin…

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Hope in Dark Times | Dr. Noah Sidhom 41:07

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July 6, 2025 | Noah Sidhom shares an encouraging word out of Isaiah 3–4 about God always offers His people hope in dark times. Looking back on the story of the Bible thus far and what is to come in the New Testament, we see that God's story is full of hope no matter how bad things might look on the news. For more sermons each week, be sure to subsc…

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144. Accountability, Grace, and Growth — Revisiting John Wesley’s Holy Club Questions 19:46

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Send us a text Are you inviting the kind of accountability into your life that leads to real spiritual growth - or are you simply going through the motions? In this episode, Ben and Lynley Mandrell explore the timeless wisdom of John Wesley’s Holy Club questions and how they can still shape the spiritual lives of modern ministry leaders. Originally…

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Totally Forgiving Ourselves | R. T. Kendall 33:29

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June 29, 2025 | Renowned author and former pastor R.T. Kendall speaks on the importance of "Totally Forgiving Ourselves" for past mistakes and failures. Whether we have fallen in our personal lives, put work before our families, or committed an egregious sin, God is willing to forgive us. If even God, who knows everything about us, is willing to re…

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143. Book Discussion- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry 20:24

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Send us a text In a world obsessed with speed, productivity, and hustle, what is all this hurry costing us? In this episode, we slow down and take a deep breath to explore the spiritual, emotional, and relational toll of our nonstop lives. Drawing inspiration from John Mark Comer's powerful book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, we unpack the rhy…

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God's Invisible Angel Army | Pastor Steve Gaines 38:12

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June 22, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares a powerful message out of 2 Kings 6:8–23 titled "God's Invisible Angel Army." Looking at the life of Elisha, we see that God and His angels are always more powerful than the worries of this world. With the power of God behind us, we are able to overcome any obstacle and live out the life He has called us t…

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Act Like Godly Men! | Pastor Steve Gaines 35:58

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June 15, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines challenges men on Father's Day with a sermon out of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 titled "Act Like Godly Men!" Through these two verses we see the life God is calling us toward, one where men are alert, strong, and loving. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what…

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142. The Ministry of Listening: Building Better Conversations and Stronger Teams 24:35

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Send us a text When was the last time you truly listened—not just to respond, but to understand? In this episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell explore one of the most undervalued yet essential skills in ministry leadership: listening. Whether you're navigating staff dynamics, leading small groups, or caring for your congregation, your…

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141. Leading Yourself Well — 10 & 10 Summer Series with Ben and Lynley Mandrell 20:57

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Send us a text Before we can lead others effectively, we have to learn how to lead ourselves. Are you paying attention to the habits, rhythms, and decisions that shape your personal leadership? We’re continuing our 10 & 10 Summer Series, where Ben dives into a leadership topic for 10 minutes and Lynley follows with 10 minutes of thoughtful, honest …

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Don't Be That Guy | Cory O'Hara 38:02

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June 8, 2025 | In his sermon on Ecclesiastes 12, Cory O'Hara warns us not to be like King Solomon. Though he was gifted with great wisdom, Solomon walked away from the Lord for at least a time. This message shows us the importance of fearing the Lord and following after Him throughout our lives. When we don't give God the respect He deserves, our w…

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140. The Power of a Prepared Room: 10 & 10 with Ben & Lynley 23:31

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Send us a text In this episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive into the power of preparation—especially when it comes to shaping the environments we lead in. Whether you're welcoming a new staff member, greeting a church guest, or hosting a team event, the atmosphere you create speaks volumes. Ben & Lynley unpack why first impressi…

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A Joyful Heart is God's Medicine | Pastor Steve Gaines 28:39

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June 1, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on how a joyful heart is God's medicine for us. No matter what we are facing in life, the joy of the Lord can deliver us through. God's joy gives us strength and purpose as we endure the trials and circumstances that test us. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If …

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Lord, Bless My Family | Pastor Steve Gaines 36:09

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May 25, 2025 | Speaking out of Psalm 127, Pastor Steve Gaines shares an important message titled "Lord, Bless My Family." How can our families be blessed by God? Through practical steps and biblical wisdom we can set our families up for success. More than worldly blessings, we want our children and the generations behind them to know the Lord and s…

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Theology of Praise | Dr. Ben Taylor 36:45

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May 18, 2025 | Ben Taylor, Bellevue's Missions Pastor, speaks on the importance of having a "theology of praise." As we examine Psalm 103, we find the attitude we need for proper worship and how our praise should be focused. This message is an important reminder to live a life seeking the kingdom of God and praising Him at all times. For more sermo…

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A Traveler Passing Through | Pastor Steve Gaines 25:00

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May 11, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on the brevity of life and our need to depend on the Lord in this message based out of Psalm 39. Each of us is a traveler passing through, as our lives are but a breath. While we may seem insignificant to the course of history, God cares about our pain and He wants to know each of us personally. For more se…

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The Kindness of a King | Daniel Harris 45:32

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May 4, 2025 | Daniel Harris, Bellevue's College Pastor, discusses "The Kindness of a King" from 2 Samuel 16 and 19. When King David is harassed by a relative of King Saul's, he shows the man mercy and rebukes those who would have him harm the man. Much like King David, as well as the later example set by Jesus, we should show kindness to others bec…

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The Selfishness of Sin | Pastor Steve Gaines 36:18

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April 27, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "The Selfishness of Sin" out of 2 Samuel 18 where Absalom builds a statue in his own honor and rebels against his father, King David. In this story we see the painful effects of our sin and how pride can drive us to do terrible things. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in…

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The Essence of Easter | Pastor Steve Gaines 26:22

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April 20, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines gives a Resurrection Sunday sermon titled "The Essence of Easter." Join us in Acts 2 as we look at the effects of Jesus' resurrection and why it matters to us today. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a rev…

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139. The Trajectory of The Heart with Ben Mandrell 34:28

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Send us a text In a season of constant change, is your heart moving closer to God—or drifting further away? In this special episode, we’re sharing a powerful message from Ben Mandrell, delivered at our annual One Lifeway gathering. With honesty and depth, Ben invites ministry leaders to reflect on something we often overlook: the subtle shifts of t…

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Choosing The King You Want or The King You Need | Bill Street 30:20

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April 13, 2025 | Bill Street preaches from 1 Samuel 8 on "Choosing the King You Want or the King You Need." When Israel told the prophet Samuel that they wanted a king like all of the other nations surrounding them, they were rejecting God (the King they needed) and exchanging Him for a human king. Which king are you following in your own life: the…

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138. Healthy Habits for Ministry Leaders with Tim Wheat 45:16

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Send us a text Are you caring for your soul and body with the same intention you give to your ministry? As leaders, we often push through exhaustion and neglect our own well-being for the sake of serving others. But what if taking care of yourself is actually one of the most spiritual things you can do? In this episode, Ben Mandrell sit down with T…

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A Heart That Belongs to the Lord | Derek Ewalt 48:41

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April 6, 2025 | Derek Ewalt preaches out of 1 Samuel 1–2:11 on how to have a heart that belongs to the Lord. Looking at the story of Hannah and her devotion to God, we see what it takes to live a life of faith and gratitude. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this messa…