My family loves Chinese cuisine and after every meal we crack open the mediocre tasting cookie to share a laugh together. Are we the only family that adds the “in the bathroom” tag at the end of every prediction? Perhaps that is too much information, but trust me it will create chuckles around the table. […]
Upside Down: Poor in Spirit
August 9, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I. Don’t worry be HAPPY“Blessed” II. Empty pockets“the poor in spirit” “There is within the human heart a tough fibrous root of fallen life whose nature is to possess, always to possess. It covets […]
When Alexa Isn’t Helpful
Like many, I’ve been trying to bake more while spending more around the house. More than once, I’ve shouted out to “Alexa” to help me convert cups to tablespoons. While convenient, it also helps me realize how often I ask questions and go to a tech source for answers. Don’t you love using YouTube as […]
Next: Looking Ahead
August 2, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes 1. Run Back To What You Know? John 21:1-3After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of […]
Between the Sea and the Oncoming Army
Parents, have you ever allowed your kids to get into a sticky situation; or perhaps you have intentionally placed them in a difficult situation, so they could learn an important life lesson? Have you ever found yourself between a rock and a hard place? Have you ever stood in fear and forgot what God had […]
Next: Looking In
July 26, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes 1. God’s promises are true even when we don’t understand. Exodus 14:1-41 Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel to turn back and encamp in front of Pi-hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, in front of Baal-zephon; you shall encamp facing it, by […]
Some Monuments Must Remain Standing
In recent months we have seen a lot of change. Would you agree? Some have even called for statues to be removed because of their connection to slavery and the Civil War. Some have seen this as a positive change and some have seen this as negative. All through history we have witnessed change. The […]
Next: Looking Back
Sunday, July 12, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Joshua 4:1-8 (ESV)When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man, 3 and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from […]
Pray Like Jesus: Week 6
July 12, 2020Pastor Alan Smith Sermon Notes Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. 1. The Reality of Temptation James 1:13-1513 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. A. Temptation […]
Credit Cards and the Lord’s Prayer
Do you have a credit card? Do you use a credit card? There are differing opinions here. Depending on your acceptance of the principles taught in “Financial Peace University”, you may put them in a freezer, have cut them up, or may pay them off every month. You may be like many Americans who carry […]