November 29, 2020Pastor Alan Smith Sermon Notes 1. Shepherd the Sheep 1 Peter 5:1-5aSo I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, […]
Lessons Learned from COVID
A few weeks ago I felt a rapid onset of discomfort, chills, and illness. Long story short, this began a 16 day battle with COVID-19. As it swept through my house, we navigated the uncertainty and fear that has been fed through this pandemic. I will confess, it was an experience I don’t ever want […]
Resounding Hope: Suffering
November 22, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Share Christ’s Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-1312 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be […]
Divine Appointments
I am a creature of habit. Most every morning is the same. Wake up. Work out. Bible study. Go to work. Drink coffee. In fact, if I showed you my daily calendar you would probably laugh at how routine it is every week. Trust me this is how I have to live in order to […]
Resounding Hope: Stewards of God’s Grace
November 15, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Be on Guard 1 Peter 4:1-3Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer […]
The Destination is Worth the Effort
I once had the opportunity to embark on a backpacking trip to Jacks River Falls in North Georgia. The trail into the falls was 18 miles with more river crossings that I could keep up with. The winding trail and muck was also met with rattlesnakes, bears, and more. While the journey was a challenge, […]
Resounding Hope: Suffering for Righteousness
November 8, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Respond In Love 1 Peter 3:8-128 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that […]
Viewpoints
Two people can look at the same item or issue and reach different conclusions based on preference or experience. For example, consider differing opinions on a football game when fans of both teams discuss the game from opposing points of view. Consider the election we are under as two people from the same city, or […]
Resounding Hope: Family
November 1, 2020Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Professing Jesus impacts our every day 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise… II. Power of a Woman 1 Peter 3:1-61 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their […]
Just Know I’m Following Jesus
I proudly display an autographed baseball in my office. While I am an avid Braves fan, this ball is not signed by any famous baseball player. In fact, it displays a shaky signature of my grandfather-in-law who passed away in 2013 at the age of 96. Having impacted my life tremendously I often glance at […]