I can’t do it! This is what I thought right before I actually did it. What is it? Well for some it may be overcoming the fear of public speaking by making the presentation. For others, it may be overcoming the insecurity of singing the solo by stepping out to the microphone. God has gifted […]
My Deliverer – Week 4
May 15, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Protesting God’s Call Exodus 4:1, 10Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’”But Moses said to the Lord, “Oh, my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past […]
Identity Crisis
Who am I? This is a question that we often ask, even if we don’t use the words. Truthfully every human strives to answer this question. Even when we think we solve the riddle, we continue to explore and search for deeper answers. Businesses rake in trillions of dollars over hobbyists who seek answers to […]
My Deliverer – Week 3
May 8, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Identity Crisis A. Shifting affiliations Exodus 3:1Now Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. B. Haunting past Exodus 3:7-12Then the Lord […]
I Want it Now!
The great philosopher Veruca Salt, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, sang of the impatient mindset that permeates our sinful culture. She wanted the whole world and could not wait for the tour to end to experience pleasure. If you don’t think she had it correct, consider the pontification of Queen in their rock […]
My Deliverer – Week 2
Hope FloatsMay 1, 2022Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Hope Floats Exodus 2:1-10Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no […]
Honor God Above All
Hugh Latimer was a bold and courageous preacher in the early 1500’s, and was an influential voice as the Reformation movement spread into England. You can research for yourself some of his statements of courage. He was willing to deal with the consequences of King Henry VIII, and did not fear punishment from the King […]
My Deliverer – Week 1
Purpose for WaitingApril 24, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. A people of sovereign purpose Exodus 1:1-7These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household:Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were […]
I Love My Church!
Calvary is a place of personal memories such as: my first job out of college, the place I married my wife, where my kids had their first day of school, and more. While the personal connection is deep, the reasons I love my church are much greater. I have never seen or been a part […]
Polaris Week 8 – The Church
April 10, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Family Matters Romans 12:4-8For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to […]