Pastor Simons’ Simple Sermons

Pastor Ben concludes our series on the Baptist distinctives by exploring Jesus’ words, “Render to Caesar…and to God.” From Matthew 22, Romans 13, and Acts 5, we learn how God ordained both church and state, why the church must remain free to obey Christ, and how believers live faithfully in both kingdoms under one Lord.

In this message of our Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores the biblical foundation for Congregational Church Government. From Acts 6 and 1 Timothy 3, we see how Christ rules His church through the cooperation of the congregation, the leadership of pastors, and the service of deacons. Together, these roles form a pattern of humble, Christ-centered order where authority, leadership, and service all flow from the headship of Christ.

In this message from the Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores the biblical truths behind the priesthood of the believer and individual soul liberty. Every Christian stands personally accountable before God—able to approach Him directly through Christ, our great High Priest, and responsible to live faithfully in obedience to His Word.

What does it mean for a church to be pure? In this episode, we explore the Baptist distinctive of Pure Church Membership—the conviction that church membership is reserved for those who have been born again by faith in Christ and have testified to that faith through baptism.

Pastor Ben explains how regenerate membership shapes the church’s identity, how loving discipline protects its purity, and how the Lord’s Table unites believers in sincere fellowship.
A pure church is not a perfect church—but a repentant, redeemed, and holy people devoted to Christ.

Why do Baptists insist that baptism follows faith? In this message from the Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explores Acts 2, Romans 6, and 1 Peter 3 to show that baptism is for believers only, pictures our union with Christ, and declares a clear conscience before God. Learn why baptism by immersion is a public testimony of faith—not a means of grace, but an act of obedience that proclaims, “I belong to Christ.”

Every church claims to follow the Bible—but what makes the Baptist conviction about authority distinct? In this foundational message from the Baptist Distinctives series, Pastor Ben explains why Baptists recognize the New Testament alone as the church’s sufficient and final authority for faith and practice. From Acts 2, Colossians 2, and 2 Timothy 3, discover how Christ’s Word governs the church’s doctrine, order, and worship—and why submission to Scripture is essential to honoring Christ as Head of His Church.

What makes a Baptist church truly Baptist? In this opening message of the Distinctly Baptist series, Pastor Simons unpacks Acts 2:41-42 to show that the church is defined by the Word of God, formed by the obedience of believers, and strengthened by shared commitments. Discover how our Baptist distinctives, rooted not in tradition but in Scripture, help us follow the New Testament pattern for the church.

God is the first and greatest Giver. In Deuteronomy 26, we learn that He calls us to reflect His generosity—giving with gratitude, supporting His work, and caring for those in need. True giving doesn’t lead to loss, but to joy.

Guest speaker, Marty Simons, reminds us that God desires we live a life of praise to Him by looking at Paul's doxology at the close of Ephesians 3.

What does it mean to be a faithful steward? This week, we explore the biblical truth that God wants us to be faithful stewards of all that He has entrusted to us. From Scripture, we see four principles: God owns everything, God entrusts us with everything we have, we are responsible to increase what He has given, and God can call us to account at any time. Join us as we look at how these truths shape our daily lives, our attitudes toward possessions, and our readiness to hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”