December 1, 2024Pastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Our hopeful expectations are realized when we focus on Jesus Luke 2:22-38And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to … [Read more]
Ancient Laodicea
As a blog post this week, check out this nearly 10-minute walking tour of Ancient Laodicea. Consider thoughts on the water temperature of Revelation 3:14-22 and some intriguing thoughts on the “Image of the Beast.” … [Read more]
Seven Churches: Laodicea
November 24, 2024Laodicea: The Lukewarm ChurchPastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes I. Jesus Finishes What He Starts Revelation 3:14And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: “The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of … [Read more]
Standing Firm as His Pillars
A pillar is an image of strength and a key architectural component of the ancient Greco-Roman world. More than identifying Doric and Corinthian columns, there is a beautiful metaphor related to God’s promise to His Bride in Revelation 3:10-13. The … [Read more]
Seven Churches Week 6: Philadelphia
November 17, 2024Philadelphia: The Missional ChurchPastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Matthew 28:18-20And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing … [Read more]
Dead or Alive: Lessons from Sardis
In June of 2024, the BBC reported that 76-year-old Bella Montoya in Ecuador was declared dead following a suspected stroke, placed in a coffin, and taken to a funeral parlor for a vigil ahead of her burial. Five hours later, she was found to be alive … [Read more]
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