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 […]
Christ Alone – Love or Hate/Flesh or Spirit
May 13, 2023Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Walk in God’s Intended Design Galatians 5:13For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Liberty + Love = Service to OthersLiberty − Love = License II. Walk Counter to the […]
Christ Alone – Scourge of Legalism
May 7, 2023Pastor Alan Smith Sermon Notes I. So close, yet so far away Galatians 5:7-8You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you. Obedience to the Gospel is required II. A Small Change Has Great Consequences Galatians 5:9A little leaven leavens the whole […]
Christ Alone – Ready, Set, Go!
April 30, 2023Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes Galatians 5:1-6For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts […]
Christ Alone – Jesus + Nothing
April 23, 2023Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes I. It’s Not on You to Fulfill God’s Promise Galatians 4:21-23Tell me, you who desire to be under the law, do you not listen to the law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave woman and one by a free woman. But […]
Sharing Burdens
Be honest here. How well are you at receiving help from others? For many, this is very difficult to do, but why? Perhaps you have a heavy object to unload and get in the house. Rather than asking for help, you might risk a hernia. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with caring for a loved one. […]