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Pastor Simons’ Simple Sermons
The preaching ministry of Ben Simons, pastor of The First Baptist Church of Brownsdale, MN.
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Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsOvercoming Hindrances to Prayer - James 4:1-3
Prayer is a vital part of our relationship with God, yet our own attitudes and desires can hinder it. In James 4:1–3, we find two obstacles that can affect our…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Test of Our Service - 2 Cor 5:9-11/1 Cor 3:10-15
How should Christ's coming judgment seat influence how we live today? In this message, we consider three ways to prepare for Christ's evaluation: aim to please…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Need of Laborers - Mt 9:35-38
In Matthew 9:35–38, Jesus sees the crowds as sheep without a shepherd and recognizes that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. In this message…
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While We Were Still Sinners - Romans 5:6-11
Romans 5:6–11 reminds us of the remarkable love of God: while we were still helpless, ungodly, and sinners, Christ died for us. In this message, we consider…
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Being Too Friendly with the Enemy - Joshua 9:1-27
This week's Guest Speaker challenges us to be wary of how our enemy, the devil, operates. He also reminds us that the Lord is on our side, giving us His Word…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsIsrael and Christian Responsibility
What should biblical truth about Israel change about the way Christians treat Jewish people? It should change more than our theology. It should shape how we…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsHas Israel Been Replaced?
Has the church replaced Israel? In Matthew 21:33–46, Jesus speaks of judgment upon Israel’s leaders, but does this mean that God has permanently rejected…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsDid God Reject Israel?
Israel’s present unbelief raises an important question: Has God rejected the people He chose and to whom He gave His promises? In Romans 9–11, Paul answers…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsGod’s Covenant Purposes
In the opening sermon of the series God’s Program for Israel, we examine the biblical foundation for understanding Israel’s place in God’s purposes. Beginning…
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God Keeps His Promises - Gal 3:15-18
God keeps His promises. In Galatians 3:15–18, Paul explains why believers can have confidence in what God has said. His promises are not temporary or subject…
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The Sure Word - 2 Peter 1:19-2:3
In a world filled with competing voices and claims about truth, how can Christians recognize what is true and guard against spiritual deception? In 2 Peter…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsServing the Body Well
In Acts 6:1–7, the early church faced a practical problem that threatened its unity: some widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. The apostles…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsEquipped to Serve
Many Christians view ministry as the responsibility of pastors, missionaries, or church leaders. But in Ephesians 4:11–16, Paul presents a different picture…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsJesus Christ: Better in Every Way
After completing a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Hebrews, this concluding message steps back to view the epistle as a whole. Following a public…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsStanding Firm Until the End
As the book of Hebrews comes to its conclusion, the author leaves believers with more than a farewell. His final words remind us how God enables His people to…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaithful in Ministry and Doctrine
As the Book of Hebrews draws to a close, the author gives a series of practical exhortations that reveal what it means to faithfully honor Jesus Christ. In…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsApproaching the Living God
In Hebrews 12:18–29, the writer contrasts two mountains: Mount Sinai, where God's holiness inspired fear and trembling, and Mount Zion, where believers are…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsRunning the Race of Faith
What does it take to persevere in the Christian life? In Hebrews 12:1-17, believers are called to run the race of faith with endurance by laying aside sin…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Servant’s Way
In Mark 10:42–45, Jesus challenges the world’s definition of greatness. While people often pursue status, recognition, and power, Christ teaches that true…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Harvest of Redemption
In “The Harvest of Redemption” from Ruth 4:1–22, we see God’s faithful providence bring redemption, restoration, and hope through Boaz, the kinsman-redeemer…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsUnder the Wings of the Redeemer
In Ruth 3:1–18, Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz each respond faithfully as God quietly works out His redeeming purposes. Naomi acts with wise initiative, Ruth approaches…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Hand of God in the Harvest
In Ruth 2:1–23, Ruth faithfully labors to provide for Naomi, only to discover that God is already at work through ordinary circumstances and unexpected…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsGod at Work in the Shadows
In this opening message from Ruth 1:1–22, we encounter a season of famine, loss, and uncertainty. Naomi’s life moves from fullness to emptiness, yet God’s…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsSpeak, Lord…
In this message from 1 Samuel 3:1–10, we consider the calling of Samuel and the foundation of faithful ministry. At a time when God’s Word was rare, a young…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaith That Endures to the End - Heb 11:32-40
Faith is often associated with victory, answered prayers, and visible success. But what happens when obedience leads to suffering, or when God’s promises seem…
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Behold the Lamb: Christ’s Sacrifice for Us
From the earliest pages of Scripture to the testimony of John the Baptist, God points you to one central truth—His provision of a Lamb. In this Easter message…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaith That Trusts God with the Future - Heb 11:17-31
Hebrews 11:17–31 brings us face to face with a kind of faith that is tested by uncertainty, risk, and costly obedience. This message considers what it looks…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaith That Lives as a Pilgrim - Heb 11:8-16
In Hebrews 11:8–16, we are reminded that the life of faith is the life of a pilgrim. Looking at the example of Abraham and the patriarchs, this message…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaith That Pleases God - Heb 11:4-7
In Hebrews 11:4–7, we meet three early witnesses of faith: Abel, Enoch, and Noah. Though they lived in a world marked by sin and corruption, each demonstrated…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsFaith: The Foundation of the Christian Life - Heb 11:1-3
In this message from Hebrews 11, we examine how endurance in the Christian life is made possible through faith. Hebrews 10 calls believers to persevere…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsA Warning to Persevere
In this message from Hebrews 10:26–39, we consider one of the most sobering warning passages in the New Testament alongside one of its most encouraging calls…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsDraw Near, Hold Fast, Stir Up - Heb 10:19-25
In Hebrews 10:19–25, believers are called to live in light of Christ’s finished work. Because we have confidence to enter the holy places through His blood, we…
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An Old General’s Final Orders - Joshua 23-24
Guest Speaker Marty Simons brings us a challenge from Joshua chapters 23 and 24. Here we see that we need to be reminded of the power and glory of our God.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Finality of Christ’s Sacrifice
In Hebrews 10:1–18, the author brings his argument about Christ’s sacrifice to a decisive conclusion. The repeated offerings of the Mosaic Law could never…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Better Work of Christ
Why were the sacrifices of the Old Testament never enough, and why did they need to be repeated again and again? In Hebrews 9, we are shown that those…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsA Better Ministry and Covenant - Heb 8:1-13
Why is Jesus better—and why does it matter for everyday faith? In Hebrews 8:1–13, we see that Christ does not minister in shadows or symbols, but in the true…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsA Life Worthy of the Lord - Colossians 1:9-12
In Colossians 1:9–12, Paul’s prayer reveals how believers are to live lives worthy of the Lord and fully pleasing to Him. This message explores four essential…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsIn My Father’s House - Luke 2:41-52
In Luke 2:41–52, we are given a rare glimpse into the childhood of Jesus and His first recorded words: “Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Light for All Nations - Luke 2:21-38
In Luke’s account of Jesus’ presentation at the temple, two faithful saints—Simeon and Anna—bear witness to a promise finally fulfilled. After generations of…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsGod at Work in the Birth of Christ - Luke 2:1-20
In Luke 2:1–20, we are reminded that the birth of Jesus was neither accidental nor merely sentimental. Luke anchors the coming of Christ in real history and…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsJoy in God My Savior - Luke 1:57-80
After centuries of silence, God begins to speak again through the birth of John the Baptist and the prophetic praise of his father, Zachariah. In this sermon…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsMary’s Song of Faith - Luke 1:39-56
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-56 reveals the first Spirit-given recognition of the Messiah’s arrival. John leaps for joy, Elizabeth blesses Mary, and…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsHope in the Silence - Luke 1:26-38
In this Christmas season message from Luke 1:26-38, we reflect on God’s gracious revelation to Mary and the dawning hope that comes through the promised Son…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsA People Waiting for God - Luke 1:1-25
In this Thanksgiving-week sermon from Luke 1:1–25, we consider what it means to be a people waiting for God. Luke introduces his Gospel with a sure and…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsTwo Kingdoms, One Lord
Pastor Ben concludes our series on the Baptist distinctives by exploring Jesus’ words, “Render to Caesar…and to God.” From Matthew 22, Romans 13, and Acts 5…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsCongregational Church Government
In this message of our Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores the biblical foundation for Congregational Church Government. From Acts 6 and 1 Timothy…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsEach Believer Before God
In this message from the Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores the biblical truths behind the priesthood of the believer and individual soul…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsPure Church Membership: Believers Set Apart
What does it mean for a church to be pure? In this episode, we explore the Baptist distinctive of Pure Church Membership—the conviction that church membership…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsBaptism That Follows Belief
Why do Baptists insist that baptism follows faith? In this message from the Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores Acts 2, Romans 6, and 1 Peter 3 to…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Church’s Final Authority
Every church claims to follow the Bible—but what makes the Baptist conviction about authority distinct? In this foundational message from the Baptist…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsWhy Baptist Distinctives Matter
What makes a Baptist church truly Baptist? In this opening message of the Distinctly Baptist series, Pastor Simons unpacks Acts 2:41-42 to show that the church…
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Stewardship: Concepts of Giving
God is the first and greatest Giver. In Deuteronomy 26, we learn that He calls us to reflect His generosity—giving with gratitude, supporting His work, and…
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Unto Him - Eph 3:20-21
Guest speaker, Marty Simons, reminds us that God desires we live a life of praise to Him by looking at Paul's doxology at the close of Ephesians 3.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsLiving as God’s Stewards
What does it mean to be a faithful steward? This week, we explore the biblical truth that God wants us to be faithful stewards of all that He has entrusted to…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Heart of Reverent Worship
What does it mean to truly worship God? In this episode, we unpack Psalm 95 and Romans 12, exploring how joyful praise, humble submission, and a life…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsWalking Together in Christ
In this message from 1 John 4:7–12, we are reminded that Christian fellowship begins with God’s love, is revealed in Christ’s sacrifice, and is perfected in…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsProclaiming Christ with Compassion
In this message from 2 Corinthians 5:17–21, we explore the life-changing power of the gospel and the mission it gives every believer. The Apostle Paul reminds…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsKnowing Christ and Making Him Known
This week, we examine the biblical basis of the church's Vision Statement, which encompasses the two aspects of discipleship - edification and evangelism, or…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsWhy We Exist: The Church’s Mission
This week, we begin a new series on the identity of the church. We start with an examination of our Mission Statement, explaining the biblical foundation…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsChrist’s Superior Priesthood
In this episode, we explore Hebrews 7:11–28 to discover why Christ's priesthood is not only different from but far greater than the Levitical system. We…