Calvary is a place of personal memories such as: my first job out of college, the place I married my wife, where my kids had their first day of school, and more. While the personal connection is deep, the reasons I love my church are much greater. I have never seen or been a part […]
Polaris Week 8 – The Church
April 10, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Family Matters Romans 12:4-8For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to […]
Rescue Story
As a teenager, my best friend and I would frequent the Nantahala River. After a trip down the river with a paddle in hand, we would leave our boats and pick up our ropes. For hours we would stand on the boulders and throw ropes to offer a rescue line for boaters who have fallen […]
Polaris – Week 7
April 3, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Sin Ephesians 2:1-3And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all […]
Polaris – Week 6
March 26, 2022Pastor Philip Harike Sermon Notes John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” I. Christ Reveals the Father to Humanity A. Jesus and the Father Are One John 14:6-7Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and […]
So That We Can Live
Merry Christmas! I realize that many are still digging out of the credit card bills from this past December, while others really do need to finally take down the outdoor Christmas lights. Yes, I’m talking to you! While Christmas is a holiday with a defined season on the calendar, its sincerest purpose is certainly worth celebrating […]
Polaris Week 5
March 20, 2022Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Centerpiece of Scripture II. Coming to be with Us Genesis 3:15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” “Faith in the Christ will lead us to an understanding […]
God as Creator
A few years back, my wife and I were able to enjoy a morning walk through the Muir Woods in Northern California. We were in awe of God’s creation and the quietness of the forest caught us by surprise. With all the noise that floods our ears and minds, it was refreshing to experience the […]
Polaris Week 4
March 13, 2022Creation and ProvidencePastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Psalm 100:3-4Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! I. Created out of Nothing Genesis 1:1In the […]
Working the Puzzle
It is too hard! I quit! I confess this is usually my personal response to putting together a puzzle. I blame it on right brain versus left brain, or impatience. No matter the reason, I do struggle with puzzles and often step away after about 2 minutes or if it is more than 25 pieces […]