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In the Word With Mel Bennett

by Mel Bennett

A study of scripture passages from the Word of God.

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  1. John, John, and Jesus: John 1:29

    Transcript Podcast Introduction For today’s episode, Pastor Bennett is again in chapter one of the Gospel of John, and why not? John chapter one is one of the most beautiful, and important chapters in the Bible that speaks of the Divinity of Christ. Pastor Bennett talks about that, and at the end...

  2. The Coming of the Spirit: John 1:32-35

    Transcript Podcast Introduction This is In the Word With Mel Bennett, a study of scripture passages from the Word of God. It is great to be back with you again, and I am so thankful that our beloved Pastor Bennett back behind the microphone. It’s been about ten months, and I am thrilled to be......

  3. God’s Timing or Man’s? – John 7:1-13

    Welcome back to In the Word With Mel Bennett, a study of scripture passages from the Word of God. This is episode number 34 of My name is Steve Webb, thank you for being with us today. It great to be back with you, and I am so thankful that our beloved Pastor Bennett back... The post God’s Timing...

  4. Mel Bennett News: ITWWMB033.5

    Steve Webb here. Pastor Bennett has asked me to let you know why he hasn’t released a podcast in the past several weeks. As you know, if you’ve been listening to his shows, he and his lovely wife moved from California to West Virginia a couple months ago to be closer to two of their... The post…

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  5. “The All Important Spirit” – John 6:59-65

    Thoughts Pastor Bennett is again in chapter six of the Gospel of John. Today he’s focusing on verses 59-65. Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on...

  6. Why the Jewish People Rejected Jesus: ITWWMB032

    Thoughts Pastor Bennett is again in John chapter six. He is focusing on verses 41-50. Support Please remember that this is a listener supported show. Your support of any amount is needed and very much appreciated. Find out how by clicking here. When you buy through links on this site, we may earn...

  7. The Bread of Life: ITWWMB031

    Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents By Rod Dreher / Sentinel Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn once noted that people often assume that their democratic government would never submit to totalitarianism—but Dreher says it’s happening. Sounding the alarm about the insidious effects of identity...

  8. Jesus Watches and He Cares: ITWWMB030

    Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents By Rod Dreher / Sentinel Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn once noted that people often assume that their democratic government would never submit to totalitarianism—but Dreher says it’s happening. Sounding the alarm about the insidious effects of identity...

  9. ITWWMB029: I’m Back!

    Yes! We’re back! It’s been just over three months since our last episode, so I thank you for hanging in there while Pastor Bennett and his wonderful wife relocated. Pastor B will tell you a little about what has been going on during that time, and then he’ll have a short lesson today from John......

  10. ITWWMB028: Special Announcement

    This is Steve Webb with a special announcement for listeners of In the Word With Mel Bennett. Pastor B has asked me to let you know that he is temporarily suspending the production of this podcast because he and his wife Joann are moving from Southern California to Virginia, and they are…

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  11. ITWWMB027: The Cross

    Today, Pastor Bennett’s subject is The Cross.. Pastor Bennett’s scripture today is 1 Corinthians 1:17,18. The post ITWWMB027: The Cross first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  12. ITWWMB026: Thankfulness

    Today, Pastor Bennett’s subject is Thankfulness. He sent me his message the day after Thanksgiving, but I took a few days off because I had family in from out of state. So I am late getting this episode out, for which I apologize. I’ll post episode 27, which he sent today (I’m recording this…

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  13. ITWWMB025: What Is A Christian?

    Pastor Mel Bennett answers this important question with Acts 26:1-3 as his text. The post ITWWMB025: What Is A Christian? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  14. ITWWMB024: So You’re Looking For Love?

    Pastor Bennett’s subject is, “So, you’re looking for love?” His scripture is 1 Corinthians 13:13. The post ITWWMB024: So You’re Looking For Love? first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  15. ITWWMB023: Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life, Steps 6 and 7

    Pastor Bennett continues his series entitled “Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life”. Today he closes the series with steps 6 and 7. His texts are Luke 11 and 24. The post ITWWMB023: Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life, Steps 6 and 7 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  16. ITWWMB022: Matthew 16:24

    Pastor Bennett will be continuing he series entitled “Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life”. He has already covered steps 1 through 3, so today he will talk about step 4. The post ITWWMB022: Matthew 16:24 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  17. ITWWMB021: Acts 1:4-8, 12-13

    Pastor Bennett teaches from Acts 1:4-8 and 12 & 13. His subject is the third step of Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life. The post ITWWMB021: Acts 1:4-8, 12-13 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  18. ITWWMB020: Acts 1:4-8, 12-13

    Pastor Bennett teaches from Acts 1:4-8 and 12 & 13. His subject is Seven Steps to the Spiritual Life. The post ITWWMB020: Acts 1:4-8, 12-13 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  19. ITWWMB019: Luke 23:46

    Pastor Bennett takes a detour from the Gospel of John, and shares from Luke 23:46. He has a great message of encouragement for us The post ITWWMB019: Luke 23:46 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  20. ITWWMB018: John 3:16

    Pastor Bennett looks at the greatest verse in the Bible, the golden text of the Bible, John 3:16. The post ITWWMB018: John 3:16 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  21. ITWWMB017: John 3:7-13

    Pastor Bennett’s topic is Misunderstanding and Understanding andLifting up Christ.. His text is John 3:7-13. The post ITWWMB017: John 3:7-13 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  22. ITWWMB0016: John 3:1-6 Part 2

    Today, Pastor Bennett is continuing his lesson on the importance of being born again. His text is John 3:1-6. The post ITWWMB0016: John 3:1-6 Part 2 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  23. ITWWMB015: John 3: 1-6

    In this episode, Pastor Mel Bennett discusses Nicodemus’ meeting with Jesus in the night, and what it means to be born again. The post ITWWMB015: John 3: 1-6 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  24. ITWWMB014: John 2: 17-22

    Pastor Bennett is again in the second chapter of the Gospel of John. He’ll be talking about the new temple and searching the hearts of people, from verses 17-22. The post ITWWMB014: John 2: 17-22 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  25. ITWWMB013: John 2:12-16

    Pastor Mel Bennett discusses Jesus’ anger at the money changers in the Temple. The post ITWWMB013: John 2:12-16 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  26. ITWWMB12: John 2:1-11

    Pastor Bennett begins a new chapter from the Gospel of John. He’ll be talking about a new excitement that came to the disciples. The post ITWWMB12: John 2:1-11 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  27. ITWWMB011: John 1:40-43

    Pastor Bennett continues his teaching from the Gospel of John. He’ll be talking about sharing the glory, and under the fig tree. The post ITWWMB011: John 1:40-43 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  28. ITWWMB010: John 32-35

    Pastor Bennett continues his teaching from the Gospel of John. He’ll be discussing the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the first disciples. The post ITWWMB010: John 32-35 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  29. ITWWMB009: John 19-28

    Pastor Bennett’s study today focuses on the witness of John the Baptist and Jesus as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sin of the world. The post ITWWMB009: John 19-28 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  30. ITWWMB008: John 1:15-18

    A very rich teaching from Pastor Mel Bennett, bringing out how marvelous a relationship with Jesus can be. The post ITWWMB008: John 1:15-18 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  31. ITWWMB007a: Special Announcement

    There will be no episode this week, but will return next week. Thanks for your patience. In the meantime, we invite you to check out some of the other shows here at Lifespring Media. There are over 2000 episodes from nine different shows. Since you’re listening to Pastor Bennett’s podcast, you...

  32. ITWWMB007: John 1:14

    Next week, he will cover John 1, verses 15-18 of chapter 1 and will deal with The Inexhaustible Fullness of Christ and The Revelation of God. The post ITWWMB007: John 1:14 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  33. ITWWMB6: John 1:12-14

    Pastor Bennett continues his teaching from the Gospel of John chapter 1, and the verses he teaches from are verses 12-14. We are by faith the children of God, and the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. The post ITWWMB6: John 1:12-14 first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  34. ITWWMB005: John 1:9-11

    Pastor Bennett continues his teaching today from the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verses 9-11. Next week, Pastor will share his thoughts on John 1:12-14. A preview: We are by faith the children of God, and the Word becomes flesh and dwells among us. The post ITWWMB005: John 1:9-11 first appeared on...

  35. ITWWMB004: John 1:5-9

    Pastor Mel Bennett continues his teaching from the Gospel of John. verses 5-9. In his message, Pastor recites the words to the great old hymn, He Leadeth Me. If you would like to hear the story behind the hymn, Steve Webb did an episode of Lifespring! HymnStories about it. Click the link to hear...

  36. 003: In The Word With Mel Bennett

    Pastor Bennett discusses verses 4 and 5 from the Gospel of John. The apostle John talks about two themes here: Life and Light. In the podcast, Pastor Bennett recites the lyrics of the great old hymn, Blessed Assurance. To hear more about this hymn, you can listen to Lifespring! HymnStores…

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  37. 002: In the Word With Mel Bennett

    Pastor Bennett continues his teaching today from the Gospel of John. He talks about the concept of the Logos to begin, and then discuss verses 1-3 of the first chapter of John. The post 002: In the Word With Mel Bennett first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

  38. In the Word With Mel Bennett Inaugural Episode

    In this first episode, Pastor Bennett will give us an introduction to the Gospel of John, so get your Bible out and let’s discover together the great truth of God’s Word. Pastor Mel Bennett has been in ministry for over 50 years, both as a pastor and as an evangelist. He was Lifespring! Media...

About this show

A study of scripture passages from the Word of God.

Hosted by

Mel Bennett

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does In the Word With Mel Bennett have?

In the Word With Mel Bennett has 38 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 17, 2022.

What is In the Word With Mel Bennett about?

A study of scripture passages from the Word of God.

How often does In the Word With Mel Bennett release new episodes?

In the Word With Mel Bennett publishes monthly, based on its 38 episodes since June 2020.

Who hosts In the Word With Mel Bennett?

In the Word With Mel Bennett is created and hosted by Mel Bennett.
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