Our campus was recently blessed to host a film crew for an upcoming feature film that will highlight a story of adoption and the sanctity of life. It was fascinating to watch the crew work with efficiency and teamwork. Our campus looked like a swarm of ants came in and took over. After a week […]
Psalms of Summer: Praise
June 6, 2021Pastors Ricky Smith and Alan Sinquefield Sermon Notes Hebrews 12:28-29Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Psalm 100:1-5Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve […]
Patterns of Regression
Back in 2016 I realized how overweight and unhealthy I had become. Stress, bad habits, and plain laziness had crept into my routine and resulted in increased blood pressure, heart palpitations, and tipping the scales more than ever. Something had to change! I was on a dangerous path. The awakening I experienced became motivation for […]
One of a Kind Faith
May 30, 2021Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Junk Food Hebrews 5:11-1211 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the […]
Familiar Melodies
John Williams is arguably the greatest composer of cinematic orchestration. Successful scores include Jaws, Harry Potter, Superman, and Star Wars. The power of his work lies in the mastery of developing characters in the storyline by connecting their personage to a melodic theme. Watching Jaws, you begin to tense up by the familiar music before […]
One of a Kind King
May 23, 2021Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. He Is Exalted Hebrews 5:5-65 So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; 6 as he says also in another place, “You are a […]
The Great High Priest
In my travels I often love to walk in other churches and cathedrals. The architecture is breathtaking. The stone work, stained glass, and acoustics form an ethereal experience that is overwhelming. You may have walked through an ancient narthex and shared a similar sense of awe and wonder. At the same time, I am often […]
One of a Kind Priest
May 16, 2021Hebrews 5:1-4Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Hebrews 5:1-4For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this […]
Is God at Work in My Life?
Moms are magical. They make us feel better when we are sick, know just what to do for boo-boos, masterfully care with multi-tasking genius, and then some. Whether you reflect back on your mother or watch your spouse exercise tremendous energy with beauty and grace we are grateful for mothers. Personally, I am constantly blown […]
One of a Kind Word
May 9, 2021Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Behind the Curtain Hebrews 4:14Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Even When You Can’t See Him He Is Working II. Jesus Engages with You Daily Hebrews 4:15For we […]