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Ben Torrey
Ben Torrey
55 Sermons
Ben Torrey (1930-2016) was an American missionary and great-grandson of evangelist R.A. Torrey who co-founded Jesus Abbey in South Korea in 1965. The community became a center for prayer and intercession for Korean reunification.

Sermons 55

2 Chronicles 7:14 North Korea

In this video, Ben Torre shares his personal experience of coming to Korea with his parents in 1957 and starting Jesus Abbey in 1965. He reflects on the initial fervor and passion of the Chu…

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Matthew 6:11 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of prayer in seeking revival. He emphasizes the need to pray according to God's will, as stated in James 4:3. Torrey encourages listeners …

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Isaiah 62:1-7 North Korea

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the promise of restoration for Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, as described in Isaiah chapter 62. The preacher emphasizes that God will not…

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Psalm 126:5 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Tori shares verses from Isaiah chapter 62, focusing on God's promise to restore Jerusalem. He relates this promise to the city of Pyongyang in North Korea, emphasizing th…

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1 Corinthians 11:12-14 Unity

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of unity in South Korea. He emphasizes the divisions in society, such as wealth inequality and generational gaps, and the need for familie…

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Ephesians 1:22 True Unity

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of unity within the body of Christ. Drawing from passages in the Bible such as 1 Corinthians 12, 13, 14, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4, the…

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John 13:34-35 Love

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of love in the body of Christ, which is the Church. He refers to 1 Corinthians 12:13, which states that we are all baptized into one body …

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Romans 12:3-16 Disunity

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of division within the church. He emphasizes the importance of unity and love among believers. The speaker warns against being swayed by perso…

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Matthew 6:33 Divisions

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the instructions given to St. Paul to carry to the Gentile churches. While Paul enforced some of these instructions, he did not enforce others. The spea…

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Deuteronomy 4:30 Education

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the topic of education and its significance in Korean society. He highlights the strong emphasis on education in Korea, which stems from the Confucian fo…

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Genesis 1:26-28 Education

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of education and its impact on the future of a nation. He highlights how young people play a crucial role in shaping society and becoming…

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Genesis 2:15 Education

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the flaws in the current education system and proposes a better approach based on biblical models. The current system idolizes good grades and schools, …

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Genesis 1:1 Education

In this sermon transcript, the speaker, Ben Torrey, expresses his concerns about the current educational system and his desire to create a better one. He emphasizes the importance of nurturi…

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Proverbs 3:9 Faith Missions

In this sermon, the speaker challenges the audience to consider who is the Lord of their finances. They emphasize the importance of trusting God with provision, whether it comes from a salar…

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Matthew 6:33 Faith Missions

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the concept of faith financing and how it relates to the work of Jesus Abbey. He emphasizes the importance of depending on God for provision and shares p…

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Living By Faith

In this sermon, the speaker discusses a change in the way the church operates and seeks financial support. They mention their involvement in the Three Seas project and the transformation the…

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Psalm 23:1 Provision

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the process of building a community of people with a common purpose. They express their enjoyment in connecting with individuals who have become a part …

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Genesis 2:10-14 Testimony

In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares his personal journey and calling to establish a training center in Korea, specifically focused on preparing for the opening of North Korea. The …

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Genesis 4:7 Testimony

In this sermon, Ben Tory shares a tale of two brothers and how God is working to provide for the building of the Three Seas Center in Tebek, Kang Wando. The center is a multi-million dollar …

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Psalm 23:1-3 North Korea

In this video, the speaker shares his recent trip to North Korea and his observations of the country's landscape and people. He describes how the once beautiful hills are now covered with bu…

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Psalm 119:105 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Torrey reflects on his recent trip to North Korea and shares his new insights about the people and the socialist system in the country. He acknowledges that his previous …

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Romans 10:14 Problems

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a missionary's encounter in North Korea and the importance of understanding the culture and beliefs of the people. The missionary unintentionally offe…

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Psalm 37:4 God's Work

In this sermon, the speaker discusses how God has worked behind the scenes to provide for the Fourth River Project and the Three Seeds Center in North Korea. The speaker shares a story about…

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Psalm 37:4 God's Provision

In this sermon, Ben Torrey shares the story of God's provision for the Three Seas Center. He explains how God provided the land for the Three Seas Ranch at the perfect timing. Ben and his te…

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Genesis 2:15 Prayer

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the motto of Jesus Abbey, which states that prayer is labor and labor is prayer. The speaker shares a remarkable story of how God provided for the abbey…

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Isaiah 62:1 Specific Prayer

In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the Korean War and the division that still exists in the nation. They emphasize the importance of prayer and trust in God's sovereignty over human rul…

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Proverbs 14:23 School

The sermon transcript discusses the daily work and activities at the 3C's ranch, where participants engage in various tasks such as weeding, cleaning, and preparing pastures. The work is see…

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Proverbs 27:17 Training

In this sermon, the speaker shares their vision for the development of the Three Seas Youth Training Center. They discuss their previous vision for Christian education and the Fourth River P…

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Isaiah 61:1 Ministry

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing and caring for the people who make up the church. He reminds the audience that God's focus is on His people, not on grand pla…

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Psalm 127:1 Testimony

In this sermon, Ben Torre talks about the special people that God has sent to be a part of their team for the 4th River Project. He emphasizes the value of people to God, highlighting how Go…

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Leviticus 19:18 Loving Neighbour

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of love and unity among believers. He highlights how our actions and attitudes towards one another can either draw people to Christ or …

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Matthew 6:33 Unity

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of unity within the body of Christ. He believes that unity is crucial for the preparation of opening North Korea to the Gospel. The spea…

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Ephesians 4:1 Unity

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of unity within the body of Christ. He emphasizes that unity is a gift from God but can easily be lost if not guarded. The key to maintain…

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Matthew 5:23-24 Forgiveness

In this sermon, Ben Tory discusses the importance of forgiveness in our relationship with God. He highlights that while God's forgiveness is available to anyone, there is a condition attache…

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Acts 2:41 Fellowship

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing our lives and resources with one another as a way to carry out evangelism. The motivation for this is that our joy may be mad…

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1 Corinthians 12:4 Body Of Christ

In this sermon, Ben Tory discusses the concept of body ministry, which is the idea that every member of the church has a ministry and is called to serve one another. He references a passage …

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Romans 12:9-18 Body Ministry

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of genuine love and honesty in our relationships with others. He highlights the various gifts that the Holy Spirit has given us and enco…

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Romans 5:12 Body Of Christ

In this sermon, Ben Torre discusses the importance of being joined together in the body of Christ and the special relationship that comes with it. He starts by explaining how death and sin e…

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Leviticus 23:34-36 Feast Of Tabernacles

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles and its connection to the coming of the Messiah. He highlights the tradition of pouring out water on the a…

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Acts 2:42 People Groups

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the idea of preparing and sending members of Christian communities to specific locations in North Korea. These communities would provide various service…

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Genesis 1:27 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of preparing for the opening of North Korea through the Prepared People Organization. He emphasizes the need to understand the differences…

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Matthew 28:19 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the language barriers that will need to be overcome when sharing the love of Jesus Christ in North Korea. He highlights the significant differences betwe…

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Exodus 20:3 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Tori discusses the influence of religion in North Korea and its impact on the assumptions of its people. While North Korea is officially atheistic, it is considered one o…

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Genesis 1:27-28 North Korea

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the social and family structures in North Korea in order to effectively share the good news of Jesus Christ and integrat…

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Exodus 20:3 Communism

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impact of socialism, communism, and central planning on North Korean society. They emphasize that these ideologies have deeply influenced the cultur…

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Leviticus 25:23 North Korea

In this sermon transcript, the speaker discusses the importance of addressing questions related to the Church's response to the opening of North Korea. They emphasize the need for both spiri…

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Matthew 25:35 North Korea

Ben Torrey addresses the challenges of integrating North and South Korea, focusing on the struggles faced by North Korean refugees and Chinese Koreans in adapting to life in the South. He hi…

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Matthew 6:33 North Korea

The video discusses the challenges of carrying the Gospel to North Korea and emphasizes the need for practical strategies to share the good news and bring hope to the people there. The speak…

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Psalm 24:3 North Korea

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of preparation for the opening of North Korea. They emphasize the need for Christians to research and understand the culture and society …

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Proverbs 16:3 North Korea

In this sermon, Ben Torrey discusses the importance of personal preparation for those who feel called to share God's love in North Korea. He emphasizes the need to be in a right relationship…

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Isaiah 35 God's Work

In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the importance of preparing for the opening of North Korea and the need for conversion and salvation of its people. The speaker then highligh…

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John 1:1 Christmas

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the light of the world. The sermon begins by quoting the Gospel of John, highlighting that all things were made by Jesus …

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Psalm 37:4 New Years

In this video, Ben Torrey announces that this will be his last broadcast as he is unable to continue due to his increasing workload. He reflects on the past year and the sense of gain and lo…

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Psalm 133:1 Restoration

This sermon delves into the history of ancient Israel, highlighting their journey, blessings, straying, and eventual restoration. It emphasizes the need for prayer, intercession, and prepara…

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Ephesians 4:1 Church Unity

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the body of Christ, focusing on the call to walk in humility, gentleness, patience, and love to preserve the unity of the Spirit. The sp…

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