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Pastor Ben Harper
by Line Upon Line with Ben Harper
Welcome to my podcast! My name is Ben Harper, I am currently serving as pastor in The Church of God, over which Oscar Pimentel is General Overseer. My goal in this podcast is to defend truth no matter the cost; I will look to explore Bible doctrine, Systematic Theology, and apologetics. I hope that you will come along for the ride!
Episodes
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Is Christianity blind faith?
Christian faith just believing without evidence? Many skeptics say so, and even some Christians talk that way. But what does the Bible actually say? In this video, we walk through the Scriptures to see how God invites us to reason with Him, how the apostles pointed to eyewitnesses and "many...
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Dead Men Can't Respond? Testing Total Depravity by Scripture
Does the Bible teach that we must be born again before we can believe? Total depravity, the "T" in Calvinism's TULIP, says a sinner is so dead in sin that God must regenerate him first, and only then can he have faith. In this video, we open the King James Bible and walk through the text: Romans...
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Remembering Lot’s wife (Luke 17:32) Sunday morning sermon.
Three words. One unforgettable warning. Why would Jesus interrupt His teaching about His return with such a brief command? What was so significant about Lot’s wife that Jesus expected His disciples to remember her generations later? In this message, we examine Luke 17 in its context and discover...
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The biggest mistake preachers make (and how to avoid it)
Every preacher loves to preach—but that’s not enough. One of the greatest dangers in ministry is falling more in love with the pulpit than with the study. Before God ever calls us to proclaim His Word, He calls us to know it. Faithful preaching is born out of faithful study. In this video, I…
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Romans 7 Explained (What Is Paul REALLY Saying?)
Is Romans 7 describing the normal Christian life… or something else entirely? In this video, I take a deep dive into one of the most debated passages in the New Testament. Is Paul talking about a mature believer struggling with sin, or is he describing the unregenerate man under the Law? We’ll…
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The Necessity of The Cross
The cross was not a backup plan—it was necessary. In this message, we uncover why atonement was required, why sin demands payment, and why only Christ could provide it.
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Why God Is Worth Trusting | Proverbs 3:5–6
In this message from Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV), we explore one of the most well-known and powerful commands in all of Scripture: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” So often we try to…
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Why We Can Trust the Bible | Is Scripture Really Reliable?
Can we really trust the Bible in a skeptical world? In this message, we examine the historical reliability, fulfilled prophecy, manuscript evidence, and the transforming power of God’s Word. This sermon will strengthen your faith, equip you to defend Scripture, and remind you why the Bible is not...
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Truth on Trial | John 18:37-38 | Sunday Morning Sermon
“What is truth?” — It’s the question Pontius Pilate asked Jesus nearly 2,000 years ago. It’s still the question our world is asking today. In John 18:37–38, Jesus stands before Pilate and declares that He came into the world to bear witness to the truth. In a culture of confusion, relativism, and...
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“On Whose Authority?” — The Unshakable Authority of Scripture (Matthew 21:23-27)
In Gospel of Matthew 21:23–27, the religious leaders confronted Jesus with a pointed question: “By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?” That same question echoes in our culture today. In this powerful message, “On Whose Authority?”, we explore how Christ...
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Follow Me: The King’s Call in Mark 1:14–20
In this episode, we step into the opening scenes of Jesus’ public ministry in Gospel of Mark 1:14–20, where the long-awaited kingdom breaks into history with power and urgency. After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ comes into Galilee proclaiming a bold and world-shaking message: “The...
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Mark 1:1-13 (An Exposition)
The Beginning of the Gospel – Mark 1:1–13 | Jesus, the Servant King In this powerful opening passage of Mark’s Gospel, we witness the beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark wastes no time introducing us to the mission, authority, and identity of Christ. In Mark 1:1–13…
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How To Live For God’s Glory in 2026
What does it really mean to live for the glory of God in a new year? In a culture driven by self, success, and distraction, Scripture calls us to something higher: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31, KJV). In this video, we...
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Hermeneutics 101: How to Interpret the Bible Faithfully
How should Christians read the Bible—and why does it matter? In this first episode of the Hermeneutics series, we lay the foundation for faithful biblical interpretation. You’ll learn what hermeneutics is, why context is essential, and how misunderstanding Scripture leads to confusion, division,...
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Legalism vs Obedience
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life — the difference between legalism and true obedience to God’s Word. Many believers struggle to find the balance between grace and obedience. Some fear that obeying God’s commands makes them “legalistic,”...
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Expository Sermon on Genesis 3 (The Fall and The Promise of Redemption.)
In this powerful sermon from Genesis chapter 3, we explore the tragic moment humanity fell into sin—and the astounding grace of God that shined even in judgment. As Adam and Eve disobey in the Garden, we witness the devastating effects of sin: broken fellowship, shame, and death. Yet woven into…
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The Cost of Discipleship
Does God require obedience to remain a disciple?
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God as Creator (Genesis 1:1) Sunday Morning Sermon
In this sermon on Genesis 1:1, we explore the profound truth that God is the eternal Creator of all things. Before time began, God was—and from His infinite wisdom and power, the heavens and the earth came into being. Discover how this foundational verse shapes our understanding of God’s...
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Longing For God (Psalm 63)
We hope this sermon will be a blessing to you.
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How to draw closer to Christ.
We hope this episode will encourage you as Pastor Ben lays out some essentials from the book of James on how to draw closer to Christ.
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What is TRUE repentance
Join Pastor Ben as he explores the biblical doctrine of repentance. It’s it merely a “change of mind” or is it also a “change of of behavior”?
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Expository Sermon entitled “Witness Essentials” (John 1:19:37)
We hope you enjoy this episode as Pastor Ben explores the ministry of John the Baptist, and how we can glean insight on how we ought to witness for the Lord!
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Abiding In The Vine (John 15:9-14)
This is an expository message from the gospel of John chapter 15 verses nine verse 14. We hope you will be blessed by the message.
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What Is Sin?
In this episode Pastor Ben explores the doctrine of sin (harmartiology) we hope you will be blessed!
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Expository Sermon on John 9:24-25
In this episode Pastor Ben shares an exposition on John 9:24-25 concerning the young man that was born blind. This message is a part of a sermon series that pastor Ben has preached as he has journeyed through the entire gospel of John. We pray you will be blessed!
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Biblical Inspiration
What does it mean when we say, “the Bible is inspired by God?” In this episode Pastor Ben introduces a brief introduction to the doctrine in inspiration. Paul wrote to Timothy and declared, “all scripture is given by inspiration of God…” The doctrine of inspiration is crucial, for every other...
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Sermon: The World Will Hate You
This episode is a sermon preached by pastor Ben at the local church in Mountain View, Arkansas. The sermon is entitled “The world will hate you” we hope you will be blessed!
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What Is Systematic Theology?
In this episode Ben Harper seeks to define systematic theology and to provide evidence as to why Christians should study biblical doctrine!
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What is Christian Apologetics?
What is the importance of apologetics? The art of apologetics simply means a defense of what you claim to believe. From the existence of God, the reliability of the scriptures, to the resurrection of Jesus Christ; we have more than enough weighty evidence that can no exhort and convince those…
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Introduction to the podcast
Hello! My name is Ben Harper. I am currently serving as pastor in The Church of God, over which Oscar Pimentel is General Overseer. In this short episode I seek to give an introduction to the podcast, as I express my heart and soul for what I pray this podcast accomplishes. God Bless You!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to my podcast! My name is Ben Harper, I am currently serving as pastor in The Church of God, over which Oscar Pimentel is General Overseer. My goal in this podcast is to defend truth no matter the cost; I will look to explore Bible doctrine, Systematic Theology, and apologetics. I hope that you will come along for the ride!
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Welcome to my podcast! My name is Ben Harper, I am currently serving as pastor in The Church of God, over which Oscar Pimentel is General Overseer. My goal in this podcast is to defend truth no matter the cost; I will look to explore Bible doctrine, Systematic Theology, and apologetics. I hope that...
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