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What do luggage wheels and Jesus have in common? Follow me on this, please! We were preparing to pack for vacation. Hilary called me, wondering where the wheels of a new suitcase could be found. You see, we bought this suitcase months ago, and the box had long since been disposed of but apparently we…
September 1, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Esther 9-10Now in the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day of the same, when the king’s command and edict were about to be carried out, on the very day when the enemies of the Jews hoped to gain the mastery over them,…
August 25, 2024Pastor Frank Bowden Esther 8:1-17On that day King Ahasuerus gave to Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told what he was to her. And the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave…
What comes to mind when you hear the word, “courage”? Maybe you immediately start hearing the word in the iconic accent and intonation of the Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz. He certainly was aware of his inadequacies and desire to walk with more confidence rather than being controlled by fear. Perhaps you relate…
August 18, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Confronting Evil with Courage Esther 7:1-6So the king and Haman went in to feast with Queen Esther. And on the second day, as they were drinking wine after the feast, the king again said to Esther, “What is your wish, Queen Esther? It shall be granted you….
Summer rain, surprising rainbows, colorful sunsets, blossoms of spring, the birth of a child, the orbit of the planets, and more all point to the display of God’s power revealed through everyday miracles. Each of these everyday encounters are outstanding examples of God’s glory and power. Each moment is a picture of God’s provision and…
August 11, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Esther 6:1-14On that night the king could not sleep. And he gave orders to bring the book of memorable deeds, the chronicles, and they were read before the king. And it was found written how Mordecai had told about Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs, who…
Do you need a plan, or do you prefer to be spontaneous? Neither is wrong and in fact, your hardwiring likely results in your leaning one way or the other. What about when we apply those pendulum swings to faith? Do you see planning and executing a plan as faith in action, or do you…
August 4, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Esther 5:1-14On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. And when…
July 28, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Brought To Our Knees Esther 4:1-3When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he cried out with a loud and bitter cry. He went up to the…