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Hiram Kemp Podcasts
Big questions. Short answers. Holy Brief is a quick dive into the deep end of life, belief, and everything in between. Explore life’s big questions—faith, meaning, purpose—in under 10 minutes. Sacred thoughts, made simple.
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Welcome to Sunday Renewal, the podcast designed to help you reconnect with God, rediscover your purpose, and step boldly into the life He created you to live. Hosted by Ernest Benjamin—a husband, father, entrepreneur, and seasoned preacher with nearly two decades of experience—this weekly podcast brings you powerful, hope-filled messages rooted in God’s Word. Each episode will inspire and equip you to break free from fear, doubt, and exhaustion, so you can live with confidence in God’s promi ...
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43 | If the Holy Spirit Lives in Me with Hiram Kemp
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45:46We live in a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Some attach His name to every feeling or impulse. Others reduce Him to an abstract doctrine. But Scripture paints a much clearer—and far more beautiful—picture. In this week’s Guest Spotlight episode, Hiram Kemp takes us through what it really means to have the Spirit of God dwelling …
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What Hiram Kemp Would like to Say to Every Christ Man
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44 | Finding Hope When Evil Seems To Win (Revelation 20) - Part I
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43:53The world feels like it’s unraveling. Wars drag on. Corruption is uncovered at the highest levels. Propaganda spreads faster than truth. Justice is delayed while the innocent suffer. If you’ve ever looked at the headlines and asked, “Where is God? Why does evil keep winning?”— This message is for you. In Revelation 20, God pulls back the curtain an…
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9-1-25 AM You'll Know You're in the Lord's Chruch When
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How To Increase Your Confidence In the Lord
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Is it right to refer to the Holy Spirit as the third member of the Godhead?
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11:11The Holy Spirit is sometimes referred to as the 3rd member of the Godhead, is this correct? It is fine to refer to the Holy Spirit using this description so long as we appreciate that He is equally God along with the Father and the Son. All three members of the Godhead are fully God and worthy of our everything and deserve to be treated as Divine! …
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42 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part IV
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36:20Have you ever knocked on a door and wondered if anyone was on the other side? Prayer can feel that way. We ask, we seek, we knock, and sometimes all we hear is silence. But in Luke 11:9–13, Jesus pulls back the curtain on God’s heart. He reminds us that prayer isn’t a gamble, it’s a guarantee because our Father is generous, faithful, and never tire…
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How to Connect New Christians to the Local Church
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45:13In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys discuss practical ways of making sure new Christians get connected in local congregations. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, Brad McNutt
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Is the church of Christ a denomination? What about the Restoration Movement?
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11:46Is the church of Christ a denomination? How do we respond to those who say we are members of a denomination based on the Restoration Movement? Jesus promised to build his church and prayed for unity among his followers. As long as we are seeking to practice Christianity based on the instructions he left us in the New Testament and uniting on the ba…
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"Passionate Abot Christ's Church". (1) 8/31/2025 am
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41 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part III
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40:42What do you do when life knocks on your door at midnight? Not literally—but in those moments when you feel empty, weak, and out of answers. That’s exactly the picture Jesus uses to teach us how to pray in Luke 11. Prayer, He says, isn’t polished or polite. It’s pounding on heaven’s door when you have nothing left to give. It’s bold, shameless persi…
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The Blessings of Being a Member of the Local Church
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44:11In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys discuss the tremendous blessings of belonging to a local church! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, Brad McNutt
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What is sanctification and what does it mean for the Christian today?
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9:50This episode seeks to define what the Bible means by sanctification and what it means for the Christian today. How do we know we are sanctified and what does it look like in our everyday lives? Episode Resources: Relevant Passages: Genesis 2:1-3, Leviticus 11:44-45, Exodus 19:5-6; Hebrews 2:11-15, Hebrews 10:14; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 T…
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40 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Part II
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46:45What if prayer wasn’t just about the “big” moments—eternity, salvation, or crisis? What if God actually wanted you to bring Him your everyday needs—your bills, your battles, your bread? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Teach Us Again series in Luke 11:3–4. Last time, we focused on the Godward focus of prayer—His name, His kingdom,…
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What the Local Church Needs from You
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1:07:31In this episode, Chance leads the discussion on Romans 12, exploring God's expectations for the members of the local church. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Robert Hatfield, Chance Hicks, Hiram Kemp, Brad McNutt
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What should I do if my spouse and/or my children don't believe?
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10:15This episode seeks to answer the question of what a Christian should do when their spouse or children don't believe or are no longer living faithfully. Verses referenced: 1 Corinthians 7:12-15; 1 Peter 3:1-6; Proverbs 16:7; John 1:10-12; John 7:5; Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:7-11; Proverbs 22:6; 2 Corinthians 3:2…
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39 | Teach Us Again: Learning to Pray with Jesus
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37:43What if prayer wasn’t a performance, a formula, or a last resort in times of crisis? What if it could be simple again—honest, bold, and deeply beautiful? In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest takes us into Luke 11, where the disciples watched Jesus pray and finally asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” What follows isn’t just a set of words to memor…
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Does God answer prayers from non-Christians?
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5:58This episode seek to answer whether or not God hears and answers the prayers of non-Christians. Will God hear the request or prayer of someone living in sin who is not his child? Verses referenced: Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 28:9; John 9:31; 1 Peter 3:12; 1 Peter 5:7; Acts 9:11; Acts 10:4; Ephesians 1:3; Proverbs 8:17…
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38 | Elijah: A Man Like Us, Used By God with Hiram Kemp
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40:10Guest Spotlight: Hiram Kemp This week on Sunday Renewal, guest speaker Hiram Kemp takes us on a journey through the dramatic highs and crushing lows of the prophet Elijah’s life. From his bold stand on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven, to the depths of despair where he sat under a broom tree ready to give up—Elijah’s story is a raw and r…
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If a Christian is saved, why does the Bible say they will be judged?
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10:16In this episode we answer the question of, "If a Christian is saved, why does the Bible also say we will be judged?" Helpful verses for this question: John 5:28-29 Luke 12:47-48 Romans 14:12 2 Corinthians 5:10 1 John 1:7 1 John 1:9 Acts 2:38 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 James 3:1 Have a question for The Holy Brief? Email Hiram at [email protected].…
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"Coming Together For The Worse". 8/3/25 PM
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37 | Forgiveness for the Glory of God with Allen Webster
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43:33This week on Sunday Renewal, we’re welcoming a powerful voice to the podcast—Allen Webster, a longtime friend, preacher, teacher, and one of the most widely read writers in the church today. Allen brings a deeply moving message from Luke 15, reminding us that no matter how far we’ve gone, God is always ready to run toward us with open arms. This is…
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What if prayer wasn’t about the words you say—but the heart behind them? In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, we continue our Summer Series with a timely message called “The Heart of Prayer.” Drawing from Matthew 6 and Luke 11, Ernest walks us through Jesus’ teaching on prayer—not as a performance, but as a posture. In a world where spiritual …
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35 | The Benefits of Adversity (Summer Series)
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33:11We’re continuing our Summer Series with a message that speaks directly to anyone walking through hardship right now. Not all pain is pointless. In this week’s episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin explores how adversity, when handled God's way, can become one of life’s most unexpected blessings. Rooted in Matthew 26, this message uncovers how …
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Getting At The Heart Of The Gospel". 7/13/25 PM
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"What Dose _ say about westside?" - Matt.5:13-16
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34 | The Politically Incorrect Evangelist (Summer Series)
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36:02We are continuing our Summer Series with a sermon that is bold, honest, and deeply needed right now. In this episode of Sunday Renewal, Ernest Benjamin opens the Word to John 4 and challenges us with a message on evangelism that is anything but soft. Titled “The Politically Incorrect Evangelist”, this sermon calls believers to break cultural barrie…
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33 | Choosing Right in a Culture That Celebrates Wrong (Summer Series)
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45:25We make thousands of decisions every day, but some choices are more than daily routines—they shape our character, our calling, and even our eternity. In this powerful message from 1 Kings 3, Ernest Benjamin walks us through Solomon’s bold request for wisdom and explores how discerning between good and evil is not just a biblical virtue—it is a spir…
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We're excited to introduce a brand new podcast from Hiram Kemp coming soon to The Light Network: "The Holy Brief: Sacred Thoughts, Made Simple." Big questions. Short answers. Holy Brief is a quick dive into the deep end of life, belief, and everything in between. Explore life’s big questions—faith, meaning, purpose—in under 10 minutes. Sacred thoug…
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