Line Upon Line with Ben Harper

Every preacher loves to preach—but that’s not enough. One of the greatest dangers in ministry is falling more in love with the pulpit than with the study. Before God ever calls us to proclaim His Word, He calls us to know it. Faithful preaching is born out of faithful study. In this video, I share one piece of advice I wish every young preacher would take to heart: fall in love with studying the B...

Is Romans 7 describing the normal Christian life… or something else entirely? In this video, I take a deep dive into one of the most debated passages in the New Testament. Is Paul talking about a mature believer struggling with sin, or is he describing the unregenerate man under the Law? We’ll walk through Romans 7 in context, compare it with Romans 6 and Romans 8, and examine how “life in the Spi...

The cross was not a backup plan—it was necessary. In this message, we uncover why atonement was required, why sin demands payment, and why only Christ could provide it.

In this message from Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV), we explore one of the most well-known and powerful commands in all of Scripture: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” So often we try to figure life out on our own. We lean on our understanding, our plans, and our wisdom. But God calls us to som...

Can we really trust the Bible in a skeptical world? In this message, we examine the historical reliability, fulfilled prophecy, manuscript evidence, and the transforming power of God’s Word. This sermon will strengthen your faith, equip you to defend Scripture, and remind you why the Bible is not just a book — it is the living Word of God. If you’ve ever struggled with doubts or wanted solid answe...

“What is truth?” — It’s the question Pontius Pilate asked Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s still the question our world is asking today. In John 18:37–38, Jesus stands before Pilate and declares that He came into the world to bear witness to the truth. In a culture of confusion, relativism, and competing voices, this passage confronts us with a life-altering reality: truth is not an idea — it is...

In Gospel of Matthew 21:23–27, the religious leaders confronted Jesus with a pointed question: “By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?” That same question echoes in our culture today. In this powerful message, “On Whose Authority?”, we explore how Christ responded to the challenge—and what it reveals about the divine authority behind His words, His works, and...

In this episode, we step into the opening scenes of Jesus’ public ministry in Gospel of Mark 1:14–20, where the long-awaited kingdom breaks into history with power and urgency. After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ comes into Galilee proclaiming a bold and world-shaking message: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” What does it...

The Beginning of the Gospel – Mark 1:1–13 | Jesus, the Servant King In this powerful opening passage of Mark’s Gospel, we witness the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark wastes no time introducing us to the mission, authority, and identity of Christ. In Mark 1:1–13, we explore: • The bold declaration that Jesus is the Son of God • John the Baptist as the prophetic fore...

What does it really mean to live for the glory of God in a new year? In a culture driven by self, success, and distraction, Scripture calls us to something higher: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, KJV). In this video, we explore what it looks like to order your life—your habits, priorities, desires, and decisions—around God...

How should Christians read the Bible—and why does it matter? In this first episode of the Hermeneutics series, we lay the foundation for faithful biblical interpretation. You’ll learn what hermeneutics is, why context is essential, and how misunderstanding Scripture leads to confusion, division, and shallow theology. This episode covers: • What hermeneutics means and why every Christian practices...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life — the difference between legalism and true obedience to God’s Word. Many believers struggle to find the balance between grace and obedience. Some fear that obeying God’s commands makes them “legalistic,” while others reduce faith to a list of rules and lose sight of the heart behind it all. Jesus said, “I...

In this powerful sermon from Genesis chapter 3, we explore the tragic moment humanity fell into sin—and the astounding grace of God that shined even in judgment. As Adam and Eve disobey in the Garden, we witness the devastating effects of sin: broken fellowship, shame, and death. Yet woven into the curse is a promise—the first glimmer of the Gospel. This message unpacks the profound meaning of God...

Does God require obedience to remain a disciple?

In this sermon on Genesis 1:1, we explore the profound truth that God is the eternal Creator of all things. Before time began, God was—and from His infinite wisdom and power, the heavens and the earth came into being. Discover how this foundational verse shapes our understanding of God’s sovereignty, purpose, and presence in our lives. This message invites you to stand in awe of the One who made t...

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We hope this episode will encourage you as Pastor Ben lays out some essentials from the book of James on how to draw closer to Christ.

Join Pastor Ben as he explores the biblical doctrine of repentance. It’s it merely a “change of mind” or is it also a “change of of behavior”?

We hope you enjoy this episode as Pastor Ben explores the ministry of John the Baptist, and how we can glean insight on how we ought to witness for the Lord!

This is an expository message from the gospel of John chapter 15 verses nine verse 14. We hope you will be blessed by the message.

In this episode Pastor Ben explores the doctrine of sin (harmartiology) we hope you will be blessed!

In this episode Pastor Ben shares an exposition on John 9:24-25 concerning the young man that was born blind. This message is a part of a sermon series that pastor Ben has preached as he has journeyed through the entire gospel of John. We pray you will be blessed!

What does it mean when we say, “the Bible is inspired by God?” In this episode Pastor Ben introduces a brief introduction to the doctrine in inspiration. Paul wrote to Timothy and declared, “all scripture is given by inspiration of God…” The doctrine of inspiration is crucial, for every other doctrine hinges upon this one. We hope you’ll be blessed!

This episode is a sermon preached by pastor Ben at the local church in Mountain View, Arkansas. The sermon is entitled “The world will hate you” we hope you will be blessed!

In this episode Ben Harper seeks to define systematic theology and to provide evidence as to why Christians should study biblical doctrine!