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Short Story-Death Spiral At 8000 Ft

Sermons from the Past and Present

Eldoret, Kenya
2010

Take a brief peek at some of the exciting stories found in the book...

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want..." Psalm 23

A Coincidence of Mistaken Identity

While making his way through crowded Pershing Square in Los Angeles, in 1949 where Ben practiced his preaching almost daily, he became aware that something was different. Quickly he mounted a bench and began speaking and a crowd of more than 300 gathered around him. Not until he stepped off the bench did he know why the crowd was so large. many reached out to Ben, and stated calling out: "Billy, we have heard about your big tent revival and that you would be speaking in the park today." The rest of the story is absolutely unforgettable.

A Novice Preacher and His First Revival

You will laugh and cry when reading about Ben and Doc's unscheduled first preaching meeting in an Arizona Baptist church. what happened to these two willing but unskilled young men turned out to be the most awesome; even the most unbelievable thing one can possibly imagine.

Dr Ben and His Saloon Experience

On a Saturday evening in downtown LA while Ben and his "Band of Brothers" walked Wilshire Blvd witnessing and giving out gospel tracts, Dr Ben did the unbelievable. Approaching a saloon, he suddenly had the urge to go in. This time it was for a totally different reason. Getting permission from the manager, he went from table to table witnessing and giving out gospel tracts. The customers began loudly protesting. You will shake your head in amazement and laugh a this one!

Noted Movie Actor Promotes Crusade

Gregory Walcott's great Western, Texas Lady had just been released. Ben's friend and star, Gregory Walcott, made a special guest appearance by riding a great stallion down Main Street inviting people to attend the city-wide Youth for Christ Crusade where Dr Ben, International Evangelist for Youth for Christ, would be preaching.