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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 SermonsI Am: The Way and The Truth and The Life - Jn 14:1-7
A look at the sixth I Am saying from John’s Gospel this morning as we see not only Jesus’ declaration of deity, but also a promise of comfort for the believer.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsStart Growing- 1 Thess 4:1-12
Continuing our study of 1 Thessalonians, we begin chapter 4 this week. Chapters 4 and 5 is where Paul addresses areas this young church needed to grow in their…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsLearning to Stand - 1 Thess 3:1-13
As we continue working through 1 Thessalonians, we look into chapter 3 as we look and see the need to grow and stand in our faith.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Acts of the Apostle - 1 Thess 2:1-20
As we continue to study 1 Thessalonians, we look at how Paul’s ministry with the Thessalonians is a pattern for how every Christian should minister.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsI Am - The Resurrection and the Life John 11:17-27
This morning we continue our mini-series of Jesus’ great I Am statements from the Gospel of John, by looking at Jesus’ declaration of being the source of the…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Thessalonian Example - 1 Thess 1:1-10
As we return to our study of 1 Thessalonians we look at chapter 1 and see how Paul was thankful for their example to other churches and believers.
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Guest Speaker
This week we have guest speaker Mr Thomas Foerster opening the Word and reminding us to rest in the hope that is Jesus Christ, our High Priest from Hebrews 4.
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsLiving as People of Hope - 1 Thess 1:1
As we begin a new series on 1 Thessalonians we look today at background and central themes of the book.
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The Exalted Lord’s Humble Birth - Phil 2:5-11
Merry Christmas! This week we examine the Christmas account with Jesus’ humiliation and the importance of the incarnation (His coming to earth).
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The Gospel Principle - Philemon 17-25
This morning as we close the book of Philemon, we look at how an important important doctrine plays an underlying part of Paul’s letter and the Christian life.
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A Brotherly Request - Philemon 8-17
We look at the main part of Paul’s letter to his friend Philemon. We see here in Philemon that this letter is where Paul’s theology from his letters is seen…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Good Shepherd, pt1: I Am the Door - John 10:1-10
This week we return to our Communion Series on the 7 I Am sayings found in the Gospel of John. We look the 3rd I Am saying, “I Am the door” in the context of…
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The Character of Forgiveness - Philemon 1-7
Starting a new book study with the short letter to Philemon. Here we see how God wants to us to practically live out our faith through forgiveness.
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A Sure Future - Obadiah 15–21
This week we close the book of Obadiah, as we look towards the promises of Israel’s restoration in the land, and the coming of the Lord.
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A family conflict - Obadiah 1-14
We start a new short study on the Old Testament book of Obadiah this morning. Looking into the background and the prophecy. The Lord gives concerning a close…
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God Our Savior - Jude 24-25
As we finish, Jude, we look at his benediction and the doxology that reminds us of our salvation and our savior.
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Apostasy Pandemic - Jude 17 – 23
This week we look at Jude’s final exhortation to his readers, prescribing immunity and aid amidst the pandemic of apostasy.
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Out of Abundance of the Heart - Jude 12-16
We continue to look at Jude’s warnings of the nature of the false teachers, but it also causes the believer to give themselves a heart check.
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God is Not Mocked - Jude 5-11
Jude encourages his readers a through a series of examples of God’s judgment on those that would rebel blindly and blatantly against Him.
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Beware – Jude 1–4
This week we start the epistle of Jude. We look at Jude reminding his readers of the truth of salvation, the importance of doctrine, and warning them about…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsI Am - The Light of the World - Jn 8:12-30
This week we look at the 2nd of the Seven Great I Am statements in the Gospel of John. Jesus is again offering salvation to those who place their faith in him…
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Go! - Mark 16:15 - Mr Jim Leonard, BMM Missionary
Missionary Jim Leonard brings the message to encourage and challenge us.
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The Mighty God - Habakkuk 3:1-19
As we close Habakkuk this week we look at the prophet’s psalm that was his prayer for the Lord to act as we had in the past but also to shore mercy the…
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Let the Earth Be Silent- Habakkuk 2:2-20
This week we look at the Lord’s response to Habakkuk’s second questioning, his complaint of what the Lord was planning on doing. Here the Lord speaks Five Woes…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsI AM: The Bread of Life - John 6:22-59
This week we take a look at the Jesus’ first great I Am statements in the Gospel of John, “I am the bread of life”. We’ll look at the context of that statement…
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What Are You Doing? - Habakkuk 1:12-2:1
This week we look at Habakkuk’s next complaint and questions for God about He is dealing with the Kingdom of Judah. But does the prophet lose his faith or…
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Look and See - Habakkuk 1:5-11
As we continue in Habakkuk, we look this week at the Lord’s first response to the prophet’s prayer lament calling God to action. Sometimes the Lord is working…
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Where’s God?! - Habakkuk 1:1-4
We start a new series this week as we look at the Book of Habakkuk. This week we look at the prophet’s initial questions to God concerning the injustice and…
Pastor Simons’ Simple SermonsThe Name of God: Jesus and I Am
The beginning of looking at Jesus’ great I Am statements from the Gospel of John. This week we start by looking God’s revelation of His name to Moses and how…
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The Servant’s Victory - Mark 16:1-20
This week we close the book of Mark and look at the victory of Christ through His resurrection and the commission to His disciples, then and now, to proclaim…
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Dead and Buried - Mark 15:33-47
This week we finish Mark 15 as we see the proofs of Jesus’ death through eyewitnesses and his burial. But what is recorded in Mark 15 is only Friday….Sunday is…
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Blessings out of Buffetings - 2 Cor 12:1-10
Guest Speaker Marty Simons opens the Word this morning from 2 Corinthians.
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The Suffering of the Servant - Mark 15:16-32
Today we look at the crucifixion of Jesus and some of the various ways he suffered going to and on the cross.
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Jesus - The Light of the World - Jn 9:1-41
Guest Speaker Marty Simons brings us a message from a familiar account in the Gospel of John.
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Pontius Pilate - A Man of Problems Mark 15:1-20
As we look at Jesus’ trial before Pilate, we take a look at Pilate as an individual and governor and the circumstances surrounding Jesus’s’ trial.
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The Despised Servant - Mark 14:43-65
As we continue in Mark 14, we look at Jesus’ arrest and the hearing before the Sanhedrin - Jewish religious leaders, and see the selfishness of human sin…
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Garden Prayers - Mark 14:32-42
This week we look at Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and see that God wants us to trust Him in difficult times.
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Prideful Promise - Mark 14:26-31, 66-72
As we look at Peter’s promises of loyalty to and subsequent denial of Jesus, we see that the Lord was exposing Peter’s weaknesses for his growth. The Lord…
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Passover Promise - Mark 14:12-26
As we look at Jesus’ instituting the Lord’s Supper we see that God wants to remind us of His past works and look forward to future promises in hope.
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Giving and Selling - Mark 14:1-11
As the Passion week continues and the cross is only a couple of days away, Mark contrasts the love and devotion for Jesus with hate and greed. Today we look at…
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Fig trees and Servants - Mark 13:28-37
The close of the Olivet Discourse includes a couple of parables about being aware of some things and an admonition to faithfully serve.
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Desolation and Triumph - Mark 13:14-27
Why did God give us information about the end times? It can be confusing and has created divisions amongst church groups. But God revealed this information and…
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The Beginning of Sorrows - Mark 13:1-13
This week we continue our study of Mark as we begin to look Jesus’ Olivet Discourse as recorded by Mark. In this section we see God wants us to faithfully…
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Service without Pride - Mark 12:35-44
In this passage we see the importance of serving God in humility as Jesus denounces the scribes and honors a faithful widow.
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Questions of Commitment - Mark 12:13-34
Jesus engages in a series of questions from some religious leaders in the temple complex during the week leading to the cross.
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Revealing the Unknown God - Acts 17:22-31
This Resurrection Sunday we look at Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill in Athens where he shows God’s vindication of Jesus through the resurrection.
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The Vineyard Owner’s Authority - Mk 11:27-12:12
Jesus is confronted by the religious leaders the day after he cleansed the temple courts.
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A Fruitless Tree and A Failed Temple - Mark 11:12-25
We look at the next day of the “Passion Week” of Christ as he encounters a barren a fig tree and entered the temple in Jerusalem.
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Welcoming the King - Mark 11:1-11
A look at the Triumphal Entry this week. Have you welcomed the King?
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Blind Barty Can See - Mark 10:46-52
This morning we look at the second encounter of a blind man with Jesus recorded in Mark’s Gospel. This man, Bartimaeus, though blind at the beginning of the…
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The Living Christ Assures the Doubting Heart - Jn 20:24-31
Guest Speaker - Darrell Friar MARBC Rep/Bass Lake Camp Director will bring the message morning.
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Glory in Serving - Mark 10:35-45
Jesus gives another lesson on Discipleship and greatness through serving.
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The Servant’s Suffering Foretold - Mk 10:32-34, 45
As Jesus gets closer to Jerusalem, he lets the Twelve know what is about to happen. Not only is he predicting this from his own omniscience, but this was…
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Questions About Salvation - Mark 10:17-31
We look at a familiar passage about the “Rich Young Ruler” as we see what was going there with questions surrounding salvation in Mark 10.
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Guest Speaker: Marty Simons - 1 Pet 1:18-20
This morning we have Marty Simons opening the Word of God for us and preparing our hearts for worship through the Lord’s Table.
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Such As These - Mark 10:13-16
Continuing in Mark as Jesus journeys to Jerusalem, we see another lesson about the childlike faith disciples need in Jesus.
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Testing Jesus: Divorce - Mark 10:1-12
As we shift in our study of Mark to Jesus’ final journey to Jerusalem, we see that he is again tested by some Pharisees about the touchy subject of divorce.
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Salty Disciples - Mark 9:42-50
As we close Mark 9 this morning we finish a section of Jesus’ teaching to the Twelve about discipleship and humility. In other words, as disciples of Jesus be…
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Another Humility Lesson - Mark 9:30-41
As we get back into Mark this week, we look at Jesus lessons to the Disciples about humility as disciples.
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The Worthy Lamb - Rev 5:6-10
As we start the New Year and we celebrate the Lord’s Table we pause to look to a future scene in Heaven’s Throne Room where Christ is exalted as worthy and the…