Enduring Grace Sermons
Enduring Grace is a ministry of Pastor Ben Hill. This podcast features his archived sermons and series, intended to bless listeners as they walk with the Lord.
Episodes
Love that Confronts
What happens when God sends someone to hold up a mirror to the secret sins in our lives?In this message from 2 Samuel 12, Pastor Ben Hill explores Nathan the prophet's confrontation of King David following his hidden sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. Through the powerful parable of the poor man's ewe lamb, God exposes David's blind spots and brings him to a moment of total
The Downward Spiral of Unaddressed Sin
How does a man after God's own heart end up with another man's wife in his arms and that same man's blood on his hands?In this message from 2 Samuel 11, Pastor Ben Hill unpacks King David’s infamous fall with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah the Hittite. Yesterday’s victories do not guarantee today’s success, and spiritual idleness creates an open invitation for temptation.Drawing
The Stayed Hand
What would you do if God placed the person who hurt you most right before you, completely at your mercy?In this message from 1 Samuel 24, Pastor Ben Hill explores David’s pivotal moment in the dark cave of En Gedi. Facing King Saul—the man pursuing his life—David has every human reason to retaliate. Instead, he holds back his blade, cuts only a corner of Saul's robe, and chooses to trust God
A Friend Who Sticks
If your life completely fell apart tomorrow morning, who is the first person you would call?In a world where we are more digitally connected than ever before—boasting hundreds of social media followers and instant satellite communication—true, deep friendship is becoming an endangered species. In this powerful message, Pastor Ben Hill unpacks what it means to experience and embody authentic biblic
God Called Pastors
What does it truly mean to be a pastor? In a society that often misunderstands or confuses the pastoral role, we must look directly to Scripture for the definitive answer. In this sermon, Pastor Ben Hill explores the profound weight, character, and divine commissioning behind the pastoral calling.Diving into 1 Peter 5, this message unpacks the three biblical terms used interchangeably to describe
Beyond the Sling
When we face the "Goliaths" of our lives—whether it is a financial crisis, family dynamics, or overwhelming temptation—our culture tells us to look for the ultimate underdog story. We focus heavily on David’s bravery and the five smooth stones in his shepherd's bag. But did you know David didn't see himself as the underdog at all?In this powerful message from Pastor Ben Hill, w
The Heart God Sees
When people look at us, they often see a curated facade—the Sunday-morning smiles, the professional composure, or the outward appearance of success. But what does God see when He looks at you?In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Pastor Ben Hill explores the radical difference between human perception and divine reality. Looking at the rejection of King Saul and the unexpected choosing o
Grace Makes No Distinction
In this sermon, “Grace Makes No Distinction,” from Acts 15:6–11, Pastor Ben Hill shows how the gospel tears down every false barrier of spiritual superiority. At the Jerusalem Council, Peter reminds the church that God saves Jews and Gentiles the same way: by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ. No background, religious pedigree, ethnicity, morality, or personal effort can earn salvation. Go
A Church that Sends
What does it truly mean to be a successful, faithful church in the eyes of God? In this powerful message from Acts 14:24–28, Pastor Ben Hill unpacks the conclusion of Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey and examines the blueprint of a "sending church."Using the inspiring, real-life story of Linda—a woman who began intentionally sharing her faith at age 60 and witnessed over 3,100
What Are You Living For?
In a world that constantly tells us to chase success, accumulate wealth, and pursue personal pleasure, a fundamental question persists in the quiet moments of our hearts: What are we truly living for? In this week's message from the Enduring Grace Sermons podcast, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts 14:15-17 to explore the profound trap of modern idolatry. Drawing from the dramatic biblical accou
What Will You Do with the Good News?
In this episode of the Enduring Grace podcast, Pastor Ben Hill poses the ultimate question: What will you do with the good news? Drawing from Acts 13:38-52, the message opens with the striking historical account of George Wilson, a man who was sentenced to death but famously refused a presidential pardon—reminding us that a pardon is only effective if it is accepted. Pastor Ben parallels this to t
Who's Really Calling the Shots?
In this sermon, “Who’s Really Calling the Shots?”, we walk through Acts 12:1–23 and see a powerful reminder that God is sovereign even when life feels uncertain, unfair, or out of control. Herod seems powerful, Peter is imprisoned, James is killed, and the church is praying—but behind every scene, God is still ruling, working, protecting, and accomplishing His purpose.This message explores how God
When the Gospel is Preached
What happens when ordinary people take an extraordinary message into a pagan culture? In this message, we dive into the birth of the church at Antioch—the third-largest city in the Roman Empire and the place where believers were first called "Christians."When the gospel is preached, it does four things:It Expands: It moves past traditional boundaries to reach new people groups, just as i
The Boundary-Breaking God
In this sermon, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts Chapter 10 to explore the nature of a God who refuses to be confined by human tradition or prejudice. By walking through the parallel stories of Peter in Joppa and Cornelius in Caesarea, Pastor Ben illustrates how God orchestrates divine appointments to break down the walls between people.The message highlights Peter's transformative vision on t
Because He Lives
The resurrection is the essential "why" behind everything we do as Christians. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Ben Hill dives into the Book of Acts to show how the living Christ continues to disrupt our plans and redirect our purposes.Listen, subscribe, and find more resources at: Enduringgrace.comSupport the show
The Submitted Life
In this week's message from the Enduring Grace podcast, Pastor Ben Hill explores the transformative power of a life fully submitted to God. Drawing from Acts 8, we look at the early church’s response to intense persecution—a season of scattering that God used as a "slingshot" to propel the Gospel into Judea and Samaria.Pastor Ben highlights three key pillars of the submitted life:Su
Unshakeable Under Pressure
How do you stay grounded when the world starts closing in? In this week’s message, Pastor Ben Hill explores the life of Stephen—the first Christian martyr—found in Acts 6:8 through Acts 7:60. Stephen wasn't just a man of faith; he was a man who remained completely unshakeable while facing false accusations, intense public pressure, and eventually, the end of his life.Through this deep dive in
The Church That is Alive
In this episode of the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill delves into the book of Acts 6:1-7, exploring the dynamic and living nature of the early church. He addresses the realities that healthy, growing churches face—from external persecution to internal conflicts.Pastor Ben outlines four key realities for a vibrant, alive church:Problems can emerge in growing churches, such as the n
Unstoppable
In this week's message from the Enduring Grace Sermons podcast, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts 5:12–42 to share a powerful truth: the Gospel of Jesus Christ is unstoppable.Pastor Ben opens with the heroic true story of the 1925 Nome, Alaska serum run, where mushers and sled dogs braved -50°F temperatures to save a city in crisis. He uses this illustration to show that when people rally behin
Tale of Two Givers
What does it truly mean to have a heart transformed by the gospel? In this message from the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill explores the powerful contrast between two types of giving found in Acts 4:32–5:11.We look at the beautiful, Spirit-filled generosity of the early church through the example of Barnabas, whose sacrificial gift flowed from a unified heart. In stark contrast, th
The Power of Jesus
In this powerful episode of the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill dives into Acts chapter 4, exploring the transformative power of the name of Jesus. This message breaks down the story of Peter and John's encounter with religious leaders after healing a man who had been lame for forty years.Pastor Ben illustrates how opposition can actually serve as an accelerator for the gospel
The Path to Faithfulness
In this week's message from the Enduring Grace Sermons Podcast, Pastor Ben Hill explores the profound lessons found in Acts Chapter 3. Using the powerful example of Peter and John’s encounter with the man at the Beautiful Gate, Pastor Ben identifies three essential truths for walking the path of faithfulness in every season of life.We often find ourselves so caught up in the "rush of rou
THE PROMISE THAT IS FOR YOU
What does it look like when the Holy Spirit moves? In this message from February 8, 2026, Pastor Ben Hill dives into the heart of Acts 2, exploring Peter’s bold sermon at Pentecost.From the fulfillment of the prophet Joel’s words to the radical community of the early believers, we see a clear picture of God’s sovereign plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. Pastor Ben breaks down the urgency of
Empowered For The Mission
What if the reason you’re exhausted in your Christian life is simple: you’re trying to run on power you don’t have? In Acts 2:1–21, Pentecost shows us the church was never meant to operate on human effort, personality, or grit—we were meant to be connected to the Holy Spirit.In this message, we walk through three keys to living empowered for Christ’s mission:Live Spirit-Filled — stop “rowing” and
While We Wait
What do you do when God makes you wait? In Acts 1:6–26, the disciples show us that waiting isn't passive—it's intentional. In this episode, we examine the "delay at the gate" between Jesus’ departure and the Spirit’s arrival. Learn why the posture of your heart in the waiting room determines your effectiveness on the mission field.Key takeaway: The church doesn’t need more spec
Before You Go
In this message from Acts 1:1–8, Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that the mission doesn’t move forward on human strength. It moves forward when we’re rooted in the risen Christ, prepared by the Holy Spirit, and locked in on the mission of being His witnesses—right where we live and all the way to the ends of the earth.If you’ve ever felt distracted, spiritually unprepared, or unsure how to reac
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