Leaving Simple

Trusting God's Sovereignty

In 1 John 2:12-14, God speaks of three distinct generations in the church. This teaching looks at the responsibilities and needs of each of them. In a healthy church, all three generations will work together well, providing a clear path of generational succession.

Three Generations Working Together

Sometimes there is doubt and discouragement because of what we are going through. Sometimes we think we need to "dress up" so that God will notice us, when what we really need to do is to clothe ourselves with Jesus. God wants to restore confidence in our hearts. We need to be in relationship with Jesus.

Led By The Holy Spirit

The disciples asked Jesus, "What shall we do that we may do the works of God?" And Jesus replied, " believe." Why am I following Jesus? Is it for what's in it for me, or for what's in it for Him? Is it really for love, or is it for what I get. Are we on an assignment or are we on an agenda?

I Want To See The Kingdom Of God

A thorough exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19. “Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.”

Don’t Give Up! Part 3

A thorough exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9. In His love, God gives us incredible encouragement about our eternal future along with the privilege of following Him through the midst of refining fires now. It’s only the faith that does not run from the fire that will receive the glory.

Don't Give Up - Part 2

A thorough exposition of 1 Peter 5:6-11. Peter was writing to encourage suffering saints. These words are very powerful and a great encouragement. A successful faith in time of trial does not succeed in removing the trial necessarily, but in bringing the believer through the trial, perfected and refined by it. This teaching is a must listen for those going through suffering!

Don’t Give Up! - Part 1

God’s purpose in everything in your life is that you will know Him. Therefore, in everything, we should always ask this question: “Through this, how can I know God more deeply?” This is the ONE question.

The ONE Question We Must Continually Ask

God is so much more, so much greater! Sit at the feet of Jesus and say, "God, what did You create me for?"

God Is So Much More

This teaching continues to solve the mystery of unanswered prayer. This mystery can be solved by studying John 14 – 17 and the book of 1 John. Those who walk in union with Christ will have all their prayers answered.

Solving the Mystery of Unanswered Prayer

Jesus gave us some incredible promises in John 14:13-14, 15:7, 15:16 and 16:24 that God will answer all our prayers. But how should we understand these promises? So much teaching on prayer revolves around how to pray so that our prayers are effective, and we end up with a list of techniques on how to pray so we can get things from God. Was that Jesus’ intention? (NOTE: At 231/2 minutes into this teaching, we have placed 3 seconds of silence to note the absence of about 6 minutes that are missing from the recording.)

When God Does Answer All Your Prayers

There are many promises in the Bible that God will answer your prayers. However, there are quite likely times in your life experience when it didn’t seem like it! Why didn’t He answer? Here are four Biblical reasons.

Why God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers

"Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires which wage war against your soul. We are therefore God's ambassadors as though God were making His appeal through us." 1Pet 2:11, 2Cor 5:20

The Kingdom; Aliens and Ambassadors

What Is the Church and How Does the Church Meet? Part 2

The first in a two-part study on what a "church" is, what "church life" is, and how the church meets. Our source for understanding church life is not the latest trends but the eternal Word of God! In particular, Acts 2:42-47 and Ephesians 4:15-16 give clear and powerful direction. Revolutionary stuff!

What Is the Church and How Does the Church Meet? Part 1

Welcome to Leaving Simple with Ben Stoffel podcast. In these weekly teachings you will be challenged to leave simple ways behind and reach for God's best for your life.

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