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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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The Exalted Humble Servant - Isa 52:13-53:12
Merry Christmas! This morning as we celebrate the birth and incarnation Jesus, we finish our Christmas series in Isaiah with a look at the Suffering Servant…
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A Prophecy of Restoration - Isa 11:1-16
A look at another hopeful messianic prophecy from Isaiah. A look at what Messiah’s Kingdom will look like as well as the character of the King.
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A Prophecy of Hope - Isaiah 9:1-7
This week we look at another prophecy of Jesus Christ from the book Isaiah. We will see how Isaiah foretells of the Messianic Kingdom and the hope it brings.
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The Faithful God - Isaiah 7:1-17
As we start our Christmas series this week, we look at a common prophecy about Jesus’ birth and see how God is faithful.
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Thanks Giving - Exodus 35:4-9; 36:1-7
As we close our study on thanksgiving, we look at how recognizing our blessings with gratitude causes us to overflow with generosity.
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The Challenges of Giving - 1Thess 5:18
This week we look at giving thanks in all circumstances in our lives, even the difficult ones. These times of grief and suffering and depression are challenges…
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One Gave Thanks - Luke 17:11-19
As we begin a miniseries focusing on giving thanks to the Lord, we look at a familiar account of ten lepers being healed by Jesus. The one who returned to give…
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The Deception of Experience - Mark 9:14-29
Following the events of the Mt of Transfiguration, Jesus heals a demon possessed boy and teaches of about faith.
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The Day of Atonement: Christ is Better - Lev 16
This morning we look at the Old Testament Day of Atonement and remind ourselves how Christ is better.
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Anatomy of a Lovely Christian - Phil 2:25-30
Guest Speaker Marty Simons takes a look at Epaphorditus in Philippians 2.
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Be Reconciled - 2 Cor 5:18-21
This week we look at the ministry of reconciliation as we focus on Christ’s sacrifice as we gather a round the Lord’s Table.
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An Important Test - Mark 8:27-30
As we follow Jesus the Disciples after Jesus healed the blind man bear Bethsaida, we see Jesus question the Disciples with an important test that we need to…
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The Cure for Blindness - Mark 8:11-26
We return to our study in the Gospel of Mark as we see Jesus confront the spiritual blindness of the Jewish leaders, the disciples, and the physical blindness…
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Basics for the Christian #8 - Stewardship
This morning we finish our Basics series with a look at Stewardship. Stewardship is much more than just financial concerns, it’s the whole Christian life; and…
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The Foolishness of God - 1 Cor 1:18-25
As we prepare for the Lord’s Table this morning we look at how the message of the cross is foolishness to the world.
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Basics for the Christian #7 - Discipleship &Evangelism
What is discipleship? This morning we take a look at a biblical understanding of evangelism and discipleship.
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Basics for the Christian #6 - Prayer
This morning we like a number of aspects of prayer. One of the most significant pieces of a Christian’s life. Posted late, message from 7/17/22.
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“The Case of the Vicious Vipers” - Numbers 21:4-9
Guest Speaker Marty Simons opens the Word for us this morning.
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The Better Sacrifice- Heb 9:23-28
As we prepare for the Lord’s Supper we look at the reminder of Christ’s better sacrifice than those of the Old Testament.
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Gold From an Unlikely Mine - Genesis 30:22-24
This morning we have guest speaker Marty Simons opening God’s Word for us.
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Basics for the Christian #5 - Scripture
This week we look at the inspiration or Scripture and the importance of Bible Study for the Christian.
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Share Jesus Without Fear - Guest Speaker Dan Herman
ABWE Missionary Appointee Dan Herman shares tips on how to “Share Jesus Without Fear”. Note: Due to time restrictions the whole message is not recorded. Notes…
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Basics for the Christian #4 - Church Membership
This week we look at the biblical understanding of church membership.
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Basics for the Christian #3 - The Lord’s Table - 1 Cor 11:23-31
This week we celebrate the Lord’s Table and study the importance and meaning of the Lord’s Table.
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Basics for the Christians #2 - What is Baptism?
As we continue our study of the Christian essentials we look at the importance of baptism.
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Basics for the Christian: #1 - Salvation
This week we start a new series on elements that are essential to the Christian. We start with an overview of salvation.
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Guest Speaker - Rick Fessel
This morning we have a guest speaker, Pastor Rick Fessel, former missionary to Germany, with us.
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Picnic for the Gentiles - Mark 8:1-10
A look at the “Feeding of the 4000” as recorded in Mark. We see Jesus’ continuing ministry in Gentile territory and his grace in providing a meal.
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Law or Faith? - Galatians 3:6-14
A look Paul’s discussion of justification by faith in Galatians 3.
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Gentile Ministry - Mark 7:24-37
This morning we look at some interesting interactions of Jesus while he was away from Israel in neighboring regions.
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Risen Savior - Matthew 28:1-10; 16-20
He is Risen! As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection this morning we look at some of truths and blessing we enjoy because of it.
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Spirit of Life - Romans 8:9-11
As we prepare for Easter and the celebration of the Resurection, we look at some truths of the life we have and look forward to because of the Jesus…
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Broken Peter - Matthew 26:69-75
This week we look at Peter’s denial of the Lord following Jesus arrest. We’ll look at the steps he took that lead him to this point and rejoice over the…
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The Heart of the Matter - Mark 7:1-23
This morning as we begin Mark 7, we see Jesus being confronted by the Pharisees and denounces their tradition as external faith only.
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A Missed Recognition- Mark 6:45-56
As we finish Mark 6 this morning we look at another of Jesus’ most famous miracles…walking on the water.
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A Meal Provided - Mark 6:30-44
A look at a familiar passage and seeing how Jesus provides and shepherds.
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Called a Traitor - A Look at Judas Iscariot
This week we take a look at Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus and see what we can learn from him. Our starting text is John 6:66-71
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A Vassaling King - Mark 6:14-29
We look at John the Baptist’s death at the hands of King Herod in this passage.
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Sending the Twelve - Mark 6:7-13
This week we continue our study in Mark as we examine Jesus’ sending of the Twelve Apostles to further his ministry.
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Guest Speaker - Dan Mapes
This morning we hear from Missionary Dan Mapes.
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7 Sayings from the Cross #7 - Luke 23:44-49
This week we end the mini-series on the 7 Sayings from the Cross spoken by Jesus. We look at the last statement of Jesus before His death as it is recorded in…
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Jesus in Nazareth - Mark 6:1-6
This week we look at Jesus’ return to Nazareth in Mark 6 and the rejection He faced inHis hometown.
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Healings of Faith - Mark 5:21-43
Continuing our look at Mark 5 we see a couple more familiar but dramatic scenes as Jesus ministers to various people.
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The Demoniac Legion - Mark 5:1-20
This week as we return to the Gospel of Mark, we look at an exciting account that displays Christ’s authority and His humility as the Servant of God.
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7 Sayings from the Cross #6 - John 19:30
This week we look at the 6th saying from Jesus on the cross, “It is Finished!”
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Graceful Living - Titus 2:11-14
As we end this year we look at a reminder that the Christian life and Christian conduct is based on God’s grace.
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Come and See - Jan 1:19-23; 43-51
As we finish our Christmas series, we finish in John 1 as we look the greatness of Christ.
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Gifts - John 1:9-13, 29-34
As we continue looking at John 1 as we consider the incarnation as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas. This week we look at specific…
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And Dwelt Among Us - John 1:14-18
This week we continue our look at the incarnation of Jesus and it meaning and what it means during this Christmas season.
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The Word - John 1:1-5
Beginning our Christmas series: Among Us this week as we take a look at the incarnation of Jesus Christ. This week we look at the message of the first 5 verses…
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Gust Speaker - Ben Wooster
CBM Church Builder Ben Wooster opens the Word in Exodus 3.
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“…And Be Thankful” - Colossians 3:15-17
A brief look at how thanksgiving should be part of the believer’s life.
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7 Saying from the Cross #5 - John 19:28-29
This week we look at the next saying of Christ from the cross. We see Jesus call out in need of physical thirst and the need to of spiritual refreshing.
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5 Solas: Glory to God Alone
Finishing our study on the 5 Solas with soli Deo gloria, glory to God alone. We look at some historical information and how the Scripture shows we should to…
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5 Solas: Faith Alone
We’re looking at sola fide, faith alone, this week. We’ll take a brief historical look at this principle as well as Scriptural in Romans 3:27-31.
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5 Solas: Grace Alone
This week we look at Grace Alone (Sola Gratia) as we look at Ephesians 2 and Romans 3.
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5 Solas: Scripture Alone
Looking at the next of the 5 Solas, Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone). We’ll take a historical look from the Reformation and biblical look from 2 Timothy…
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5 Solas: Christ Alone
Looking at the Reformation Sola: Christ Alone. Looking at some historical information and the looking at the doctrine through the lens of Scripture (Rom…
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Crashing Waves - Mark 4:35-41
Finishing Mark 4 as we look at Christ’s calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee.
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More Parables - Mark 4:21-34
Today we look at few more parables from Jesus’ teaching in Mark 4.