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Biblical Forms of Liberty

On this week’s episode of Words of Grace, Benjamin Winslett explores the biblical theme of liberty and what true freedom looks like according to the Word of God. Beginning with Old Testament foundations such as the Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25 and the prophetic promise of liberty in Isaiah 61, this message shows how these earlier pictures pointed forward to the greater freedom that would come through Jesus Christ.

Moving into the New Testament, this episode examines several forms of liberty believers enjoy in Christ: freedom from the penalty of sin, freedom from the dominion of sin, freedom from the Old Testament law as a covenant of righteousness, and freedom from ignorance through the truth of God’s Word.

Finally, the message considers how Christians should wisely use their liberty…never for the flesh, and never in a way that harms others; reminding us that true Christian freedom is both a gift to celebrate and a responsibility to handle with wisdom!

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An Interrupted Funeral Procession

On today’s episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Winslett takes us to a small Galilean town called Nain in Gospel of Luke chapter 7, where a funeral procession meets the Prince of Life.

A widow, already burdened by the loss of her husband, now follows the bier of her only son. In any  culture, this tragic and heartbreaking. But in that day, this was devastation; her support, her security, her future provision were gone in a moment. But as this procession of death moves forward, it is suddenly interrupted by the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this message, we consider the compassion of Christ, the authority of Christ over death itself, and the hope that only He can give. When Jesus says, “Weep not,” it is not a dismissal of sorrow, but a declaration of power. There is no situation too far gone for Him to overturn.

Radio broadcast for March 1, 2026. Continue reading “An Interrupted Funeral Procession”

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Lessons from the Seventy

In Luke chapter 10, the Lord appointed seventy disciples and sent them ahead of Him into the places He would soon visit. We don’t know their names, and Scripture is mostly silent about what became of them afterward, but the lessons from their mission are clear and searching.

In this episode of Words of Grace, Benjamin Winslett looks at the Lord’s instructions to these men and what they teach us about gospel labor, the reality of opposition, and the present power of the Kingdom of God. The harvest is still great. Laborers are still few. And while the seventy returned rejoicing in what they were able to do, Jesus pointed them to a far greater joy, that their names were written in heaven.

Join us as we consider these enduring lessons from the seventy in Luke 10:1–20.

Radio broadcast for February 22, 2026. Continue reading “Lessons from the Seventy”

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What Has The Preeminence, Part 2

In this concluding portion of the message, Pastor Benjamin Winslett continues examining the preeminence of Christ and the place He rightly holds in the hearts and lives of His people. Scripture not only calls us to confess Christ as King, but to live in devoted loyalty to His kingdom above all earthly attachments.

Looking to the example of the apostles who left all to follow Jesus and the solemn warning given to the church at Ephesus, this message presses a searching question upon us: what might we allow to rise in prominence over Christ? With pastoral clarity and biblical conviction, Pastor Winslett urges us to keep our Lord first in affection, allegiance, and devotion.

Radio broadcast for February 15, 2026. Continue reading “What Has The Preeminence, Part 2”

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What Has the Preeminence? | Part 1

In this edition of Words of Grace, Pastor Benjamin Winslett begins a message centered on a vital biblical question: what truly has the preeminence in our lives? Drawing from Colossians 1:18, we are reminded that Christ is not only our Savior, but our King—first in rank and first in influence.

This first portion of the message explores our identity as citizens of a kingdom not of this world, the present reality of Christ’s kingdom, and the devotion it calls for from those who belong to it. Using Scripture, illustration, and thoughtful reflection, Pastor Winslett invites us to examine where our loyalties rest and whether Christ truly holds the highest place in our hearts.

This message is part one of a two-part series and was delivered at Flint River Primitive Baptist Church. Be sure to join us next time for the continuation of this important subject!

Radio broadcast for February 8, 2026. Continue reading “What Has the Preeminence? | Part 1”

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The Divine Perspective of Repentance

On this episode of Words of Grace, we consider The Divine Perspective of Repentance from Luke chapter 15. Using the well-known parable of the Prodigal Son, this message looks beyond repentance as merely a human act and focuses instead on God’s response when His children return to Him.

Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and finally the lost son reveal a consistent truth: the value is placed by the owner, the recovery is initiated by the owner, and the rejoicing belongs to the owner. Whether repentance follows a dramatic fall, a “respectable” sin, or a slow spiritual drift, heaven responds with joy when sinners repent.

This broadcast reminds us that the Father’s house is still open, His mercy is real, and His grace is greater than our sin!

Radio broadcast for January 25, 2025. Continue reading “The Divine Perspective of Repentance”

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A Good Time for Change

As we begin a new year together, this first broadcast of 2026 turns our attention to a timeless biblical theme: repentance. While the start of a new year often prompts reflection and resolutions, Scripture consistently calls God’s people to something deeper than surface-level change, a true turning of the heart and mind.

In this message, we consider the preaching of John the Baptist, the message of Jesus, and the proclamation of the apostles, all united by the same call: Repent and believe the gospel. We explore what repentance is, where it comes from, and how God’s goodness leads His people toward it.

Radio broadcast for January 4, 2025. Continue reading “A Good Time for Change”

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Little Bethlehem

In this episode of Words of Grace, Benjamin Winslett continues and concludes his December study of Old Testament prophecies concerning the incarnation of Jesus Christ, turning the focus to Micah 5:2 and the significance of little Bethlehem. Though small and overlooked, Bethlehem was chosen by God as the birthplace of One whose goings forth have been from everlasting.

This message explores the biblical and historical background of Bethlehem Ephrath, its connections to Rachel and King David, and the precise fulfillment of Micah’s prophecy in Luke chapter 2 through the Roman census and the birth of Christ. The episode concludes with one of the final Old Testament predictions of the incarnation from Zechariah 2:10–13, where the Lord declares that He will come and dwell among His people—Jew and Gentile alike.

Radio broadcast for December 28, 2025. Continue reading “Little Bethlehem”

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Crushing the Head of the Serpent

In this episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Benjamin Winslett takes us to Genesis 1–3 to consider the earliest proclamation of the gospel and God’s promise of redemption. From the goodness of creation, to the fall of our first parents, Scripture reveals Christ as the Seed of the Woman who would crush the serpent’s head.

Genesis 3:15, often called the protoevangelium or first gospel, points forward to the virgin birth, the incarnation of the Son of God, and Christ’s decisive victory over Satan. In the garden, we see God seeking the sinner, providing a covering through the shedding of blood, and preaching the gospel Himself – establishing the pattern of salvation by grace.

Radio broadcast for December 15, 2025. Continue reading “Crushing the Head of the Serpent”

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Thanksgiving to God

In this episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett examines the subject of thanksgiving as presented in Scripture. From the voluntary offerings of Leviticus to Paul’s New Testament exhortations, and finally the example of the woman in Luke 7, we consider what true gratitude toward God looks like. This message invites listeners to reflect on their own thankfulness and the blessings found in Christ.

Radio broadcast for December 7, 2025. Continue reading “Thanksgiving to God”