Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

Purdue University-Fort Wayne History Lecturer, husband to Janet, Father to Alex and Benjamin, and Jesus follower bensblogandbooks.com Joined March 2014

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

3 days ago

What's at the heart of the significance of blood sacrifice in the Old Testament sacrificial system? How does the tradition of blood sacrifice carry into the teachings of Christianity? spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/hS4wM24P5Wb

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

a week ago

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, began yesterday with the Feast of Trumpets--the first of the fall festivals commanded by the Lord in the Old Testament. What does the Lord want to teach us through this interesting and inspirational feast? spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/lYuwyO4CUWb

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

2 weeks ago

Last sermon in "The Way of Worship" sermon series--what is the New Testament gift of prophecy and how is it exercised in the life of contemporary Christian churches? Should we eagerly desire this gift? spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/hERJTMr4IWb

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

3 weeks ago

Next sermon in "The Way of Worship" series: what role does worship play in spiritual warfare? How do I and why would I sing when challenges come that threaten and attack my life and the lives of those I love? Listen here! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/383LtdYvxWb

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

a month ago

Sixth sermon in our "The Way of Worship" sermon series: this week we examine some of the physical actions of praise (singing, shouting, lifting hands, clapping) to understand the gift and the power of these worship expressions. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

a month ago

In this fifth message on "The Way of Worship," we look at the significance of worshiping the Lord with rededicated bodies. God wants all of us in worship--childlike worship, His way, brings power and freedom. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

a month ago

Fourth message in our sermon series on the biblical way of worship. This morning we study Isaiah's vision in the throne room of God for what we can learn about how the Lord makes us whole and holy as we worship Him His way. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/TzrFZ3oxYVb

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

2 months ago

Second message in our sermon series on worshiping the Lord His way. We talk this week about the centrality of the Word of God to worship and patterns of worship that bring God's glory. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

2 months ago

The priority of worshiping God His way--first of a new sermon series on the transformative power and total liberty that comes as we worship biblically. What that looks like and what it means. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/be…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

3 months ago

Final sermon in our Psalm 23 series--at the end of the day, the Good Shepherd chases us home with His goodness and powerful love. Lots of encouragement in the final verse of the song! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

3 months ago

How is the world like the Lord's Bedouin tent and what is so amazing about the hospitality He shows each of His guests? Listen to this unique explanation of verse 5 from Psalm 23--our next sermon in the Good Shepherd Psalm series. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

3 months ago

This week, we reach verse 4 in our study of Psalm 23--deep, dark valleys, a rod and a staff. What can we learn about traversing the difficult, frightening terrain of our lives in this verse? creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

4 months ago

Part three in our Psalm 23 sermon series--the priority of the Good Shepherd guiding us along the right paths and His urgent, costly pursuit of us to bring us back when we got lost. Are you on the right path with the Lord? Listen in! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

4 months ago

The Ten Commandments on Sinai and the church at Pentecost. Listen to how God powerfully creates when His Word and His Spirit come together. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

4 months ago

Our second visit to the great Shepherd Psalm--this week, grazing and lying down in green pastures while quenching our thirst with quiet water. What does that mean for sheep--and what does that mean for us, the sheep of our Shepherd Jesus? creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

4 months ago

We are starting a new sermon series on David's beloved Shepherd Psalm, Psalm 23. Here is the first sermon in the series describing the image of God as a middle Eastern shepherd--and how we can be content in His care. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

5 months ago

Two of the hardest things in life are extending and receiving forgiveness. What can we learn about how to walk out being a forgiver or forgiven from two interesting stories coming out of the life of King David? Listen here. creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…

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Ben Gates @oldcampuspastor

5 months ago

How do we navigate the consequences of sin (our own, the sin of others or the brokenness of this world)? Is there a biblical pattern for riding out the storm? We return to the life of David for a practical, helpful pattern--listen here! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-g…