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Benjamin Utomo
Contributing sermons since Jul 7, 2015
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Entering 2026 With The Wonderful Shepherd
Contributed on Jan 3, 2026
We don't know what will happen to us, our families, our work, our church, or our country in 2026. However, we should remember that we have a wonderful Shepherd who loves and cares for us.
Introduction: According to Gallup International, globally, 37% of respondents believe that 2026 will be a better year than 2025, while 25% expect it to be worse and 31% expect no major changes. Are you optimistic or pessimistic entering this year? We don't know if this year will be ...read more
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The World Needs Jesus
Contributed on Dec 23, 2025
Jesus is the Son of God. Why did Jesus, who is God, become Man? Because only Him who can fulfill what the world needs.
Today, we, along with billions of people around the world, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God who incarnated as a fully human being. The question is, why did God become Man? The answer is because the world needs Him, as is the theme of our Christmas this year. Because our time is ...read more
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Thanksgiving 2025: Is It Possible To Give Thanks In All Circumstances?
Contributed on Nov 21, 2025
Many people view Paul's advice in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 as unrealistic and even annoying advice. But he was not naive. He showed us three reasons why we should do it.
Let's read 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The phrase “in all circumstances” means in everything or in all situation. That means when we are sick, face difficulties, fail, or lose someone we love, we are told to give ...read more
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Idop 2025: Faithful To The End
Contributed on Oct 28, 2025
Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?
Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more
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Father's Day 2025: Successful Parenting
Contributed on Jun 12, 2025
This sermon (inspired by Pastor Charles Stanley) discusses the seven key aspects of successful parenting, They are spirituality, moral, emotion, relationship, physical, vocational, and financial.
Introduction: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Parenting is a divine assignment that shapes the future of our children and, ultimately, society. To raise children successfully, we must guide them ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Unanswered Prayer
Contributed on Feb 28, 2023
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The Bible And Emotional Problems
Contributed on Aug 4, 2022
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The Bible And Emotional Problems
Contributed on Aug 4, 2022
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Redeeming Your Time
Contributed on Jan 12, 2022
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Grief (Part 1): Biblical And Psychological Perspectives On Grief
Contributed on Aug 9, 2021