Ricky Smith

  • Lessons Learned from COVID
  • Resounding Hope: Suffering
  • Divine Appointments
  • Resounding Hope: Stewards of God’s Grace
  • The Destination is Worth the Effort

Lessons Learned from COVID

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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 … [Read more]

Resounding Hope: Suffering

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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 … [Read more]

Divine Appointments

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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 … [Read more]

Resounding Hope: Stewards of God’s Grace

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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 … [Read more]

The Destination is Worth the Effort

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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, … [Read more]

Resounding Hope: Suffering for Righteousness

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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 … [Read more]