Whether your favorite criminal justice movie or a real-life courtroom, we are familiar with the intensity of a closing argument. A trial culminates in a prosecutor and defense attorney each summarizing their case with a final attempt to persuade the jury to rule in their favor. Some include antics and appeal to emotions but the […]
Christ Alone – On Guard
June 18, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Galatians 6:11See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. I. A Cross-Centered Life Is Humble, Not Prideful Galatians 6:12-13It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who would force you to be circumcised, and only in order […]
Christ Alone – Sow and Reap
June 11, 2023Pastor Philip Harike Sermon Notes I. You Will Reap What You Sow Galatians 6:7Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. A. Warning Against Self-Deception B. What We Put In Will Come Out The hypocrite is a fool who imagines that he […]
Accepting the Challenge to Give
Kids Jam is almost here. Every year is an incredible time for the church to invest in kid’s ministry with fun crafts, exciting games, missionary stories, creative worship, and lots of caffeine! Reflecting back on 2022, I recall the competitive offering between boys and girls. The high-stakes challenge was the side that brought the most […]
Christ Alone: Multiply
June 4, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Galatians 6:6Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches I. Be an Active Learner Galatians 6:6a“Let the one who is taught the Word” Your expectation alters your impact. A. Expect to learnB. Filter through the WordC. Apply the Word […]
Carrying Burdens
The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy makes for some of my favorite movies. In fact, if I am forced to list my top five movies, I will consolidate the trilogy into one movie since it is one continuous story. As the story unfolds, we see the increasing burden of Frodo as he carries the ring […]
Christ Alone: Carry Burdens
May 28, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Pick Others Up When They Fall Galatians 6:1Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Rather than writing people off, strive to restore them. II. Help […]
Feeding Our Spirit
Part of my ancestry is Native American, and I have always been fascinated by Native American history. Sitting Bull was a well-known leader in South Dakota who died in 1890. He is known for describing inner turmoil as having two dogs living inside. One dog is evil, and one is good. He concluded that the […]
Christ Alone – Exchange Passion for Pursuit
May 21, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Works of the Flesh Galatians 5:19-21aNow the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity, idolatry, sorcery, hatreds, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambitions, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and anything similar. II. We Have a Problem Galatians 5:21bI am warning you about […]
Correct without Overcorrecting
When you hear the word “freedom,” what comes to mind? Perhaps a patriotic image connects or an animal released back into the wild. You may imagine emancipation or the dawn of a new day. All of those connections would fit the word. Moreso, Galatians 5:13-18 paints a picture of freedom with an expectation that leads […]