In 2004, I had the opportunity to stand on top of the world…well, almost. The tallest mountain in the United States is Mount Denali (McKinley) in Alaska. It is a majestic mountain that towers over the landscape. I was able to board a plane and land on the glacier near the apex of Denali. It […]
Psalms of Summer: Heaven
July 11th, 2021Pastors Steve Pate & Alan Smith Sermon Notes I. Creation compels us to worship the Creator Psalms 19The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice […]
Experiencing Freedom
I grew up in a Bapticostal culture. That means there was a heightened emphasis on expressions of worship, and sometimes things could get a little out of control. While there are days that I do miss that abandon and freedom in worship, I do not miss the emphasis on feeling over faith. Regardless of our […]
Psalms of Summer: Worship
July 4, 2021Pastors Philip Harike & Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Jesus is King Psalm 241 The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof,the world and those who dwell therein,2 for he has founded it upon the seasand established it upon the rivers.3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?And who shall stand […]
The Heart of the Matter
The problem, or actually better said, the privilege of growing up with a musician father, is that I was never much into the music that was popular while I was growing up. Most of my early days were spent listening to the classic rock station or some old Steely Dan record as I was shuttled […]
Psalms of Summer: Lament & Repent
June 27, 2021Pastors Frank Bowden and Michael King Sermon Notes I. What is Lament?It’s weeping with words II. Why Lament? A. Pain is inevitableB. Pain creates strong emotionsC. Sometimes pain does not go away quicklyD. Lamenting well is a path to praise Psalm 13How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you […]
Sink or Swim
Every summer my family would travel to the beach for our family vacation. I have fond memories of us floating on the waves and enjoying the water. There was always a point of panic when I was not able to touch the bottom. I was a good swimmer, but there was something about not being […]
Psalms of Summer: Trust
June 20, 2021Pastors Ricky Smith & Philip Harike Sermon Notes 1. Into the unknown Psalm 25:1-10To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to […]
I Like Being at Home!
I like being at home. The comfort level is what I like. The temperature in the house is just right. I get to sit in my comfy, oversized chair. My dog sits in my lap. I just like being at home. I also like to travel. I do enjoy a trip to the beach or […]
Psalms of Summer: Prayer
June 13, 2021Pastors Alan Smith & Michael King Sermon Notes Hebrews 12:28-2928 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire. 2 Samuel 15:13-14a13 And a messenger came to David, […]