September 11, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Relationship is the Starting Point Exodus 20:1-3And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. God’s words are for our […]
Modeling Graciousness
Even a Georgia Bulldog fan can acknowledge greatness from opponents. A few years ago, I was able to hear the late Coach Bobby Bowden share his heart and reflect on his coaching experience at a local Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet. I was blown away by his clear mission to develop boys into men! In […]
Off the Bench: Fire on the Mountain
September 4, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Present Yourselves to God Exodus 19:16-17On the morning of the third day there were thunders and lightnings and a thick cloud on the mountain and a very loud trumpet blast, so that all the people in the camp trembled. Then Moses brought the people out of the […]
Keeping Focus
It is common practice in modern-day football for a member of the staff to be assigned the role of “get back coach.” There is a restricted area on the sideline that should allow space for the referee to navigate up and down the field safely. The role of this member of the coaching staff is […]
Off the Bench: Consecrate Me Now
August 28, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Exodus 19:7-15So Moses came and called the elders of the people and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. All the people answered together and said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do.” And Moses reported the words of the people […]
Don’t Just Sit
I realize almost every athlete wants to catch the winning touchdown, make the game-saving tackle, or be considered the star of the team. However, if we pay close attention, the teams that win championships are those that strive for excellence in the little things and have a deep bench. The second and third-string players recognize […]
Off the Bench: Mt. Sinai
August 21, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Exodus 19:1-6On the third new moon after the people of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on that day they came into the wilderness of Sinai. They set out from Rephidim and came into the wilderness of Sinai, and they encamped in the wilderness. There […]