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Kelly Benton
Contributing sermons since Feb 1, 2006
Newest Sermons
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"Armor Up: The Final Wake-Up Call Of The Year”
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
To believers to wake up spiritually, clean out anything hindering their walk with Christ, and step into the new year shining brightly with the armor of His light.
Romans 13:11–12 (NIV) “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on ...read more
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The World Needs The Light
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.
Tonight, we gather in the soft glow of candles, but let’s be honest — the world outside doesn’t feel very soft or very glowing right now. There’s enough darkness in the world today. People are stressed, divided, anxious, angry, exhausted… and that’s just the line at Costco. Everywhere you turn, ...read more
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Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Joy: Choosing Joy When Life Gets Crowded”
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
To teach that true joy comes from Christ, not circumstances, and must be chosen intentionally.
You ever notice how December has some of the most ridiculous emotional swings of the whole year? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mocha feeling festive… next minute you’re one burned batch of cookies away from throwing the whole tree in the yard. Everybody talks about Christmas joy like it’s ...read more
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Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Peace: Quieting The Noise”
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
Christmas wasn’t meant to be packed to the rafters. It was meant to be uncluttered — stripped back to what matters most: Christ stepping into our chaos with peace.
Before we get into today’s message, I feel I should address the obvious head wound I’m sporting today. “You know, church… sometimes God gives us object lessons we didn’t ask for. This week, my dog Buddy decided to help me prepare for this sermon on peace. I’m walking the little dogs downstairs, ...read more
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Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Love: Making Room For What Matters Most”
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
To help the church rediscover the simple, uncluttered love of God revealed in Christ and respond by loving others intentionally.
December gets messy, yeah? People say Christmas is the “season of love,” but sometimes it feels like the season of short tempers, long lines, and people losing their salvation in the Target parking lot. But here’s the real truth: Christmas is about love — but the uncluttered kind. Not the Hallmark, ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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Christmas Uncluttered
Contributed on Dec 11, 2025
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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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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