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. […]
Hope
We know that the things happening in our community is hard and can bring about a feeling of despair. How do we cope? What do we do? How can we move forward? We have good news for you, there is hope. There is hope for this life in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus Loves […]
After the Storm
On March 1, 2007, a devastating tornado ravaged through Columbus, GA. The total tornado damage path was 10.3 miles long and was 300 yards wide at its widest point, and in that path was the campus of Calvary Ministries. This is one of a few days in my life that I will never forget. I […]
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 […]
Time to Breathe
Take a deep breath. No seriously….take a few slow breaths right now before you continue to read. During this unprecedented time of panic and rapid change, our way of life has been disrupted, and routines have been broken. The market has crashed. Schools have closed. People are sick. Systems are being tested to the breaking […]
Almost Doesn’t Cut It
A few weeks ago, I took a break from working around the house with my father and we set up a spontaneous horseshoe game. This was both a needed break from the heavy lifting of the required tasks and was also a trip down memory lane. This backyard game was a common family activity in […]
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 […]
Positively Hopeless
A dad noticed his son watching intently from the dugout while his teammates struggled on the field. Down 18-0, and counting, in the top half of the first inning, the dad came behind his son and whispered through the fence, “I’ll bet you feel discouraged.” Without hesitating, the hopeful son replied to his dad, “No […]
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 […]
Unexpected Missions
I am not good at waiting! The other day I had the privilege of waiting in the tire shop while my car was being worked on. Needless to say, I waited longer than I wanted to, and my flesh began to creep in. “Antsy” may describe my actions. I sat for a while and scrolled […]