I recently re-watched all three of the “Godfather” films. This epic drama tells the story of a mafia family over several generations. While the story line is captivating, it ends somewhat in anti-climatic fashion. After having been drawn into almost 10 hours of character development, the closing scene shows the main character sitting alone in […]
Acts 28:30-31
April 26, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Unwavering Leadership Acts 28:30He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him Maximize every moment to be on mission II. Unrelenting Message Acts 28:31aproclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness A. […]
Acts 28:17-29
April 19, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Distancing Acts 28:17-2217 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from […]
Anticipated Destination
I must confess, I really enjoy going to Disney World! My family has made the trek to visit the magical mouse on multiple occasions. I would even go so far as to say, we are Disney people. All right, there – I admit it. We have made many wonderful memories as a family on these […]
Acts 28:11-16
Sermon Notes I. Light In The Darkness Acts 28:11 After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. Exodus 34:14for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God We […]
Bonfire Moments
I enjoy a good bonfire. Sometimes I need it for warmth on a cold night while camping. Other times I need it because it creates an environment for deep and personal conversations as people tend to relax and open up. I will also admit, there are some times I create a fire solely to make […]
Acts 28:1-10
March 29, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Encounter of Faith Acts 28:1-21 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. 2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. A. […]
Acts 27:1-44
March 22, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Cloudy Skies Acts 27:1-121 And when it was decided that we should sail for Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. 2 And embarking in a ship of Adramyttium, which was about to sail to the ports […]
Acts 26:24-32
March 15, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Out of Your Mind Acts 26:24And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.” Acts 26:19-2319 “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not […]
Acts 26:1-23
March 8, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Happy to Hope Acts 26:1-8So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: 2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against […]