February 5, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Sliding Back Galatians 2:17-18But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. II. Simple Faith […]
Attainable Peace
Wars rage! In 2022 much has been made of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The globe has been impacted economically, and many have stood with the Ukrainians. Their president has been recognized for his leadership, and Russia’s leader has been condemned for his decisions. The ugliness of war gives contrast to peace and builds […]
Christ Alone – Justified by Faith
January 29, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Galatians 2:15-16We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ […]
Restoration Over Winning
I love to win, and so do you. Card games, board games, sports, and competitions each bring out the best and worst in people. I even feel my blood pressure go up when the team I cheer for wins or loses, and I’m not even on the field or court. We all love to win […]
Christ Alone – Careful Confrontation
January 22, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Galatians 2:11-14But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of […]
Encountering Change
How has your life changed after encountering Christ and the power of the Gospel? You cannot go “unchanged” after seeing Jesus. You will repent or reject. This past week we studied Galatians 1:13-24 and looked at the dramatic conversion of Paul. His life, and even his name, changed forever. In fact, the fruit produced as […]
Christ Alone – Confirmed Call
January 15, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes An encounter with God produces change! How would you share your faith story? Describe your life before trusting Christ.Describe your life after trusting Christ.Describe your life while trusting Christ. I. Brought From Death to Life Galatians 1:13-14For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I […]
Focused Training
I have not yet seen a Rocky movie that I didn’t like. Perhaps it is the boxing, the music, or the characters in the story, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them all. Most people debate their favorite, and I would admit that Rocky IV is my personal favorite. I think it is the snow training and […]
Christ Alone – One Gospel
January 8, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Whiplash Effect Galatians 1:6-7I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of […]
Baggage
Recently, I was running late to catch a flight. I could have blamed the rain that slowed down my drive to the airport, the lack of urgency in the TSA agents, the construction on the moving sidewalks, the disruption in train service, or my boots that made it harder to run. No matter the cause, […]