All for the Kingdom with Ben Smith

In Matthew 18:1–4, the disciples ask Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Their question reveals a worldly concern for status and position. Jesus answers by calling a child to Himself and teaching that unless they turn and become like children, they will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Pastor Ben Smith explains that Jesus redirects the disciples from the wrong question to the...

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus commands, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” This command comes in the context of Jesus’ teaching about worry and anxiety. Our fears over provision often reveal that our hearts are more focused on the temporary than the eternal. Pastor Ben Smith explains that seeking first the kingdom requires a reordering of priorities...

In Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus teaches that He has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. His kingdom is not opposed to the testimony of God in the Old Testament. Rather, His life, death, and resurrection accomplish what the law required and what the prophets proclaimed. Pastor Ben Smith explains that the kingdom of God is eternal, that greatness in the kingdom is tied to obe...

In Matthew 4:17, Jesus begins His public ministry with a clear and urgent message: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” This episode considers the meaning and necessity of repentance in light of the coming kingdom of God. Pastor Ben Smith explains that repentance is a word of confrontation, action, and truth. It confronts the sinner’s direction, righteousness, and authority. It calls fo...

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...

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 behin...

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...

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 s...

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 Go...

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 so...

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 To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org .

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 To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org .

This sermon on 1 Peter 1:17–21 explores what it means to be ransomed by the blood of Christ and how that truth shapes the believer’s life. It highlights confidence in the blood, the will of God, and the resurrection as the foundation for holy living. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17–21 To learn more visit BenSmithSr.org

This sermon on Genesis 9:18–29 teaches how believers should respond to sin. Through Noah’s failure and the responses of Ham, Shem, and Japheth, the message highlights the danger of sin, the shame it brings, and the sustaining grace of God. Scripture: Genesis 9:18–29 To learn more visit BenSmithSr.org

In Genesis 9:1–17, God speaks to Noah after the flood and establishes a covenant with humanity and every living creature. This passage reveals that God’s grace is seen not only in salvation but also in His provision, His law, and His patience. Scripture: Genesis 9:1–17 Outline: I. God is gracious to fulfill His will (1–2, 7) • God’s will is eternal • God’s purpose is eternal II. God is gracious to...

This sermon from 1 Kings 18:1–21 explores the contrast between resisting God’s truth and standing faithfully for it. Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1–21 Outline: The Troubled Angry at the wrong things Working against God’s will Driven by popular opinion The Troubler Hated by the world Directed by truth Confident in God To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org

Holy Worship (Genesis 8:20–22) Noah’s first act after the flood was to build an altar and offer worship to the Lord. This message examines how worship flows from submission to God’s sovereignty, thanksgiving for His mercy, and dependence on His grace. Scripture: Genesis 8:20–22 Outline: 1. Holy worship testifies to submission to God’s sovereignty. 2. Holy worship testifies to thanksgiving for God’...

This sermon examines God’s faithfulness in Noah’s year-long season of waiting. God remembers His people, encourages them with signs of His work, and speaks to declare new beginnings. Scripture: Genesis 8:1–19 Outline: I. God is faithful to remember you II. God is faithful to encourage you III. God is faithful to speak to you To learn more, visit BenSmithSr.org .

Genesis 7 records the fulfillment of God’s warning to Noah and the certainty of divine judgment. In this sermon, we examine three truths: God’s Word saves, God’s grace is now but not forever, and God’s judgment is sure. The ark points forward to Christ. Just as only those inside the ark were saved from the flood, only those who repent and believe in Jesus will escape the final judgment. Today is t...

Trust and Obey (Genesis 6:9–22) Noah lived in a world marked by wickedness, yet he walked with God and obeyed His word. This message explores God’s sovereignty, Noah’s faith, and the call for believers to live in full obedience. Scripture: Genesis 6:9–22 Outline: 1. The character of God defines your life (v. 9a) 2. The word of God determines your behavior (vv. 9b–21) 3. The sovereignty of God rule...

The Depravity of Man | Genesis 6:1–8 Explore Genesis 6:1–8 in this powerful sermon on the depravity of man, God’s judgment, and His undeserved grace. In the days of Noah, humanity had turned almost entirely from God, living in widespread corruption and rebellion. Yet even in the darkest moments, God saw every action and the intentions of the human heart, preserving a righteous witness and offering...

In this episode, Pastor Ben Smith walks through Genesis 4:25–5:32 to show how God faithfully preserves His redemptive purposes in a world marked by growing rebellion. As Scripture contrasts the line of Cain with the line of Seth, we see that while the world increased in numbers, power, and cultural achievement, God preserved a smaller remnant who were defined by one central reality: they called up...

Pastor Ben Smith delivers a powerful sermon on the sanctity of human life, focusing on Leviticus 18:1-5, 21 and addressing abortion from a biblical perspective. Listeners will learn how to honor life by being separate from the world, submitting to God’s Word, and recognizing that every life belongs to Him. Through the example of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus 1, this message challenges believers to r...

Episode Title: Satisfied in God | Psalm 17 Episode Description: True peace and safety are not found in wealth, power, or human approval—they are found in God. In this episode, Ben Smith explores Psalm 17 and teaches how to keep your attention on God when enemies rise, false accusations are made, or trials press in. Drawing from David’s prayer, Ben highlights three principles for moments of crisis:...

In this year-end episode of All for the Kingdom , host Ben Smith is joined by Dana Smith and his father, Ben Smith, for a reflective conversation on expository preaching and the sermons preached throughout 2025. Together, they discuss why allowing Scripture to shape the message of the sermon is essential for the health of the church and the spiritual growth of God’s people. The conversation explor...