Ben Smith, Sr.

Ben Smith Sr.

Ben Smith Sr.

Originally from Columbus, GA, pastor Ben Smith has served churches in Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia. Ben and his wife Dana make their home in Waycross, GA, where Ben has pastored Central Baptist Church since 2012. Ben and Dana met while students at Shorter University. After completing his undergraduate studies, Ben earned his M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pastor Ben preaches each Sunday at Central Baptist. Ben Smith: All for the Kingdom, an audio podcast of his sermons, is published weekly. Pastor Ben also hosts a weekly podcast, View From the Pulpit, where he has conversations with other pastors about preaching and why it is fundamentally important to the church. He also writes a blog, Ponderings.

All For the Kingdom

Podcast

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Ben Smith All for the Kingdom Podcast
God is Faithful, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, Preaching, grace, church, church fellowship, fellowship, Sanctification, salvation, pray
God is Faithful, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, Preaching, grace, church, church fellowship, fellowship, Sanctification, salvation, pray
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, Preaching, grace, church, church fellowship, fellowship, Sanctification, salvation, pray
The Will of God For You, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, rejoice, Thanksgiving, Preaching
The Will of God For You, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, rejoice, Thanksgiving, Preaching
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, elders, Overseers, Pastor, church leader, Honor, ministry, congregation, rejoice, Thanksgiving, Preaching
Ready for the Day of the Lord, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Judgment, Day of the Lord, wrath, Rapture, Second Coming, Salvation, wicked
Ready for the Day of the Lord, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Judgment, Day of the Lord, wrath, Rapture, Second Coming, Salvation, wicked
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Judgment, Day of the Lord, wrath, Rapture, Second Coming, Salvation, wicked
Encourage One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, resurrection, second coming, Death, In Christ, encouragement, comfort, hope, grief
Encourage One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, resurrection, second coming, Death, In Christ, encouragement, comfort, hope, grief
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, resurrection, second coming, Death, In Christ, encouragement, comfort, hope, grief
Love One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Testimony, Salvation, Obediance, self-control, work, Love
Love One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Testimony, Salvation, Obediance, self-control, work, Love
bible, Central Baptist Church, 2025, 1 Thessalonians, Testimony, Salvation, Obediance, self-control, work, Love
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I Am the Resurrection, John 11:17-27 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
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Quick View
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, Salvation, John, Gospel of John, Resurrection, Easter, Easter Sunday, Resurrection Sunday, Death, Hope, Jesus, faith, Martha, Lazarus, healing, victory, belief, confession, Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Gospel
I Am the Resurrection, John 11:17-27 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, Salvation, John, Gospel of John, Resurrection, Easter, Easter Sunday, Resurrection Sunday, Death, Hope, Jesus, faith, Martha, Lazarus, healing, victory, belief, confession, Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Gospel
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, Salvation, John, Gospel of John, Resurrection, Easter, Easter Sunday, Resurrection Sunday, Death, Hope, Jesus, faith, Martha, Lazarus, healing, victory, belief, confession, Christ, Messiah, Son of God, Gospel
God is Faithful, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
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Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Second Coming, Heaven, in Christ, Sanctification, glorification, pastor, Instructions
God is Faithful, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Second Coming, Heaven, in Christ, Sanctification, glorification, pastor, Instructions
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Second Coming, Heaven, in Christ, Sanctification, glorification, pastor, Instructions
The Will of God For You, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
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Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Instructions, Elders, Overseer, Pastor, respect, Honor, ministrym, church, Chuch discipline, Church leadership, Attention, Will of God
The Will of God For You, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 - Pulpit notes and outline handouts
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Instructions, Elders, Overseer, Pastor, respect, Honor, ministrym, church, Chuch discipline, Church leadership, Attention, Will of God
Sermon Notes, Sermon Outline, Outline handout, 1 Thessalonians, Salvation, Instructions, Elders, Overseer, Pastor, respect, Honor, ministrym, church, Chuch discipline, Church leadership, Attention, Will of God

VIEW FROM THE PULPIT

Podcast

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View From the Pulpit
Preaching, Don Hattaway, Ben Smith, Douglas, Waycross, GA, First Baptist Church, Central Baptist Church, The Book of Revelation: God's Last Word for the Last Days, Sunday School, Pastoral Patiencem, Patience, exhortation, expository preaching, evangelism, Church growth
Episode 9: A Conversation with Dr. Don Hattaway
Preaching, Don Hattaway, Ben Smith, Douglas, Waycross, GA, First Baptist Church, Central Baptist Church, The Book of Revelation: God's Last Word for the Last Days, Sunday School, Pastoral Patiencem, Patience, exhortation, expository preaching, evangelism, Church growth
Preaching, Don Hattaway, Ben Smith, Douglas, Waycross, GA, First Baptist Church, Central Baptist Church, The Book of Revelation: God's Last Word for the Last Days, Sunday School, Pastoral Patiencem, Patience, exhortation, expository preaching, evangelism, Church growth
Patrick Latham, Cartersville, GA, Wayross, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Preaching, Expository preaching, Prayer, Criticism
Episode 8: A Conversation with Dr. Patrick Latham
Patrick Latham, Cartersville, GA, Wayross, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Preaching, Expository preaching, Prayer, Criticism
Patrick Latham, Cartersville, GA, Wayross, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Preaching, Expository preaching, Prayer, Criticism
Preaching, Bob Richardson, Ben Smith, Waycross, GA, Altamaha Baptist Church, Jesup, Central Baptist Church, Guidestone, Highlighters, Sermon preparation, Sermon illustrations, Bi-vocational, bi-vocational ministry
Episode 7: A Conversation with Bob Richardson
Preaching, Bob Richardson, Ben Smith, Waycross, GA, Altamaha Baptist Church, Jesup, Central Baptist Church, Guidestone, Highlighters, Sermon preparation, Sermon illustrations, Bi-vocational, bi-vocational ministry
Preaching, Bob Richardson, Ben Smith, Waycross, GA, Altamaha Baptist Church, Jesup, Central Baptist Church, Guidestone, Highlighters, Sermon preparation, Sermon illustrations, Bi-vocational, bi-vocational ministry
Rusty Grace, First Presbyterian, Waycross, GA, Worship planning, Lord's Day, Church history, preaching, Ben Smith
Episode 6: A Conversation with Rusty Grace
Rusty Grace, First Presbyterian, Waycross, GA, Worship planning, Lord's Day, Church history, preaching, Ben Smith
Rusty Grace, First Presbyterian, Waycross, GA, Worship planning, Lord's Day, Church history, preaching, Ben Smith

Ponderings

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2023 SBC Annual Meeting Review
2023 SBC Annual Meeting Review
I have been rebuked twice this week by church members, and thankful for it
I have been rebuked twice this week by church members, and thankful for it
The grief of the cross and the joy of the resurrection
The grief of the cross and the joy of the resurrection
The wonderful offense of the gospel
The wonderful offense of the gospel