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Kelly Benton
Contributing sermons since Feb 1, 2006
Newest Sermons
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When The Battle Comes
Contributed on Jul 6, 2016
To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!
Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more
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Suffering
Contributed on Jun 30, 2016
To share that the road to greatness always passes through suffering.
A man found a cocoon of the emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn't seem to force its body past a certain point. Deciding something was wrong, the man took scissors and snipped the remaining bit of ...read more
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Betrayal Of A Friend
Contributed on Oct 28, 2015
To share how we need to respond when a friend disappoints us.
Illustration: Living in a small town as many of you know, has its pros and it has its cons. I believe the pros are that you become friends with several people within the community and always see a friendly face. Now this can also weigh in on the cons. knowing everyone, you hear when someone has ...read more
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Oh, Grow Up
Contributed on Jul 30, 2015
To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.
I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These ...read more
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Annoying People
Contributed on Jul 7, 2015
To enable the listener to see people as Jesus does!
Do you have any annoying people in your life? A spouse does not count because in the “for better or for worse clause” we accepted certain irregularities. Shelby shared a video with me this past week that I would like to share with you this morning. This video is of a South ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Criminals
Contributed on Sep 29, 2011
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Lessons From Super Heros
Contributed on Oct 11, 2010
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Unwrapping Christmas
Contributed on May 10, 2010
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Heaven
Contributed on May 10, 2010
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The World Says
Contributed on Apr 29, 2010
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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Being A Bystander
Contributed on Mar 23, 2015
Some years ago we had some friends in our apartment complex that needed some help moving. Now, no one enjoys moving and everyone usually tries to avoid this type of labor if possible. But, these people needed some help so I volunteered myself and our oldest son Zane to help them move. We ...read more
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Carrying What I Don't Need
Contributed on Jan 29, 2013
CARRYING WHAT I DON'T NEED I think back to my Army days. All those foot marches and all the pain associated with them. As a young private I packed pretty much everything I could before we went out. I wanted to make sure I had all the comforts to help make life easier. I made sure to have extra ...read more
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The Curious Just Shows Up To Church But Doesnt ...
Contributed on Mar 15, 2012
The Curious just shows up to church but doesnt try to get involved in the church. They show up physically but are absent spiritually. These types of people are much like the employee that comes to work to only punch the time card but are totally non-dedicated to the job. They expect to recieve ...read more
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It Had Rained For Almost A Week But I Had A ...
Contributed on Mar 28, 2008
It had rained for almost a week but I had a brilliant idea! I was going to be super dad for the day and take my boys out shooting. I had fond memories of my father taking my brother and myself out to shoot guns. I thought that is would be a great time in which me and my boys could do some bonding, ...read more
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A Man's Life Is Governed By His Thoughts; He Will ...
Contributed on Feb 9, 2006
A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in ...read more