Clint Smith - Podcast Details

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The L3 Leadership Podcast with Doug Smith The Power of Being a Helper: MLB Manager Clint Hurdle on Legacy and LeadershipSend us a textIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, host Doug Smith welcomes back Clint Hurdle for his third appearance. They discuss Clint's journey since leaving Pittsburgh, including his retirement, challenges during COVID-19, and his current role with the Colorado Rockies. Clint also shares his insights about retirement, the importance of authentic relationships, and the release of his new book, 'Hurdleisms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball.' They delve into lessons from Clint's father, parenting advice, and practical leadership tips. Listeners will find valuable takeaways on maintaining a positive outlook, handling...

2025-02-1849 min

Baldwin & Co. Ideas Explored Jesmyn Ward and Clint Smith: Writing Our RootsJoin award-winning authors Jesmyn Ward and Clint Smith in an intimate and thought-provoking podcast conversation about Writing Our Roots. Together, they explore the power of storytelling to preserve history, honor ancestry, and shed light on the lived experiences of Black communities across generations. From the Deep South to the broader African diaspora, Ward and Smith discuss how their personal journeys influence their writing, the importance of historical memory, and the role of literature in shaping cultural identity. Tune in for a compelling dialogue that delves into themes of resilience, legacy, and the profound connection between place and narrative.

2025-01-221h 17

Town Creek Baptist Church My Life, My Pursuits (1 John 2:12-17)Sermon Direct Link 4/14/24 Rev. Clint Smith My Life, My Pursuits (1 John 2:12-17) A Christian knows the heavenly Father intimately through a love relationship with Jesus Christ and is therefore pardoned and released from spiritual debt. By believing on the only begotten Son of God our sins are forgiven. Luke 19:10; Romans 6:23 John encourages those spiritually mature because of their experiential knowledge of the eternal God of Creation. They have pursued God as Father through their lifestyle. They know God through His Holy Word. Philippians 3:12-14 John encourages those that are...

2024-04-1400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Live in Him = Walking with Him (1 John 2:3-11)Sermon Direct Link 4/7/24 Rev. Clint Smith Live in Him = Walking with Him (1 John 2:3-11) There is Christ-like evidence in someone who is born-again. All those adopted into God’s family through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ are beloved by the Father. John 1:12; Romans 8:15 A true Christian can have the blessed assurance in their daily experience that their salvation is real by being obedient to the Word of God. There will be a desire to please God. Authentic Believers, like trees, will produce fruit. Whoever says, “I have come...

2024-04-0700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Greatest Day in Human History (Luke 23-24)Sermon Direct Link 3/31/24 Rev. Clint Smith The Greatest Day in Human History (Luke 23-24) On a Sunday, around 1,995 years ago, God raised Jesus from the dead! Christ’s resurrection is recorded in Matthew 28:1-20; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-53; and John 20:1–21:25. How does the resurrection of Christ impact your life? Have you ever thought about how you should you respond to a living Jesus? The Apostle Luke told us that on Sunday, very early in the morning, women took spices to the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea to anoint Jesus dead body. They foun...

2024-03-3100 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Good Friday Service (Mark 14-15)Sermon Direct Link 3/29/24 Rev. Clint Smith Good Friday Service (Mark 14-15) The post Good Friday Service (Mark 14-15) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

2024-03-2900 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11)Sermon Direct Link 3/24/24 Rev. Clint Smith Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11) Before the foundation of the world, God, in His love, expressed His sovereignty by having a real-life plan. A plan to invite all who would believe in Jesus to be set apart and to live blameless in His sight. God’s remarkable compassion and favor draws all Believers to Christ to be delivered from judgment and given eternal life through faith. This salvation is not through human efforts, but it is the undeserved, gracious gift of God. Ephesians 1-4 Palm Sunday is th...

2024-03-2400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Real Life Fellowship (1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-6)Sermon Direct Link 3/17/24 Rev. Clint Smith Real Life Joy (1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-6) Children often say to parents and teachers when they are asked to try something new, “I don’t know how.” Jesus wants us to walk in fellowship with God and other Believers. All ages complain to God and ask Him, “How do I have real life fellowship?” Real life revelation from God; God is Light, He is holy, His message is truthful, He is perfect in righteousness forever. Real life fact: in God there is no darkness at all, no si...

2024-03-1700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Real Life Joy (1 John 1:1-4)Sermon Direct Link 3/10/24 Rev. Clint Smith Real Life Joy (1 John 1:1-4) The Author of the Book of 1,2,3 John is the Apostle John. John was one of Jesus ‘ disciples whom He loved, the son of Zebedee, and brother of James. Jesus entrusted John with the care of His mother, gave John the vision of the transfiguration, gave he and his brother the nickname sons of thunder, allowed John to witness His most amazing miracles, and later gave John the Book of Revelation. John experienced life with Jesus. John did his best to express hi...

2024-03-1000 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Personal Plans – Gods Plan (1 Corinthians 16:1-24)Sermon Direct Link 3/3/24 Rev. Clint Smith Personal Plans – Gods Plan (1 Corinthians 16:1-24) Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to invest in the struggling Jerusalem Church so that unity may abound and the Lord’s work may continue. Each member of the Church was to give some portion of their income to the work of the Lord. Paul laid out his itinerary before the Church leaders. He desired to be with the Church at Corinth but only if the Lord permitted him to do so. James 4:13-15 Paul intended to know...

2024-03-0300 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Spiritual, Imperishable, Raised in Glory and Power, Resurrected Bodies (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)2/25/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Spiritual, Imperishable, Raised in Glory and Power, Resurrected Bodies (1 Corinthians 15:12-34) The Apostle Paul shamed the foolish and ignorant ones within the Corinthian Church philosophizing against the revelation regarding resurrection because they did not understand the “How.” Psalm 14:1 People within the Church measured God’s power by their limited intelligence and refused to believe anything which they could not explain. Paul refuted the foolish propogandists by reminding them; God is Creator and it is He Who created all bodies, as He pleased. Paul did not ba...

2024-02-2500 min

Town Creek Baptist Church A Resurrected Christ is Fundamental to Our Faith (1 Corinthians 15:12-34)2/18/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link A Resurrected Christ is Fundamental to our Faith (1 Corinthians 15:12-34) At the very heart of the Gospel Paul preached, was a resurrected Christ. Since the time Christ was resurrected from the dead, people have chosen to not believe and desire to lead others away from the Truth. It is a profession of faith that God has raised Jesus from the dead that salvation is given. Romans 10:9-13 Through faith in the resurrected Lord Jesus, a believer can never perish but has eternal...

2024-02-1800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Enduring Faith, Hope, and Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-13)1/28/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Enduring Faith, Hope, and Love (1 Corinthians 13) God is love. He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature. 1 John 4:8 Up to this point in our study of First Corinthians, the Corinthian Christians arrogantly boasted about many things. By letter, they were a self-centered group. Paul initially addressed the Church using opposite or the negative connotations of what love does not do and what love is not. Through the Holy Spirit Paul attempted to focus the Church...

2024-01-2800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Fact Check: All Members of the Body are Useful (1 Corinthians 12:14-31)1/21/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Fact Check: All Members of the Body are Useful (1 Corinthians 12:14-31) Fact Check: The human body does not consist of one part, but of many limbs and organs. Fact Check: If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body, it is. Fact Check: If the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body, it is. Fact Check: If the whole body were an eye...

2024-01-2100 min

Town Creek Baptist Church All for One and One for All (1 Corinthians 12:1-30)1/14/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link All for One and One for All (1 Corinthians 12:1-30) Paul coached the Corinthian Church through their ignorance in order that they may use God’s built in safeguards to ensure the spiritual gifts were from the Holy Spirit – not demonic mimicking. God is the God of boundless diversities. God gives diversities of gifts, but there is no competition between the gifts given. One Spirit, one body, multiple gifts. Eph. 4:4–6; 11-12; Rom. 12:6–8; 1 Pet. 4:10-11 Paul clarified that the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spi...

2024-01-1400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Body and The Blood (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)1/7/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link The Body and The Blood (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) The Church in Corinth was filled with disunity, dishonor, and disorder. Those within the Corinthian Church who exercised their sinful behavior displeased God. The Corinthians had so distorted worship, Paul told them they were not even celebrating the Lord’s Supper when they came together. The divisions within the Church were obvious. Some within the Church were grossly self-centered in worship and some did attempt to make worship God-centered. Some were getting drunk at Church. Th...

2024-01-0700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Covering the Coverings (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)12/31/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Covering the Coverings (1 Corinthians 11:1-16) The Corinthian Church struggled with division and disunity. Paul credited this struggle, in part, to their sinful pride and their going beyond what God had commanded them. The Apostle Paul instructed the Corinthian Believer’s to imitate him as he imitated Christ. This was true for Believer’s in Paul’s lifetime and remains one of the most direct ways of disciple-making today. Paul commended the Corinthian Church for their continued fellowship with him and for keeping the ordina...

2023-12-3100 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Christmas Eve Message (John 1)12/24/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Christmas Eve Message (John 1) The post Christmas Eve Message (John 1) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

2023-12-2400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Specific Good News Revealed (Luke 2:4-21)12/17/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link The Specific Good News Revealed (Luke 2:4-21) The Good News was delivered specifically to and specifically in the City of David on a specific day. God through His prophets made His specific plans known Micah 4:8, 5:2. Immanuel specifically visited His people with His specific Kingdom purpose. Joseph and his promised, pregnant wife Miriam traveled about 90 miles from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to register for their government census, because he was a descendant of...

2023-12-1700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church For Conscience Sake (1 Corinthians 10:21-33)12/3/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link For Conscience Sake (1 Corinthians 10:21-33) God demands faith and faithfulness from His followers. God is holy. God is jealous for what belongs to Him; worship and service. We deeply offend Him when we sin. Exodus 20:1-6 God is all powerful. The very things He warns us to stay away from are the very things which cause us harm and destroy our lives. Sin always brings death. James 1:12-17 God gives Christians freedoms in this life. Freedom in Christ should be profitable to every Christian. We can live life His w...

2023-12-0300 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Offending God (1 Corinthians 10:14-22)Sermon Direct Link 11/26/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sin Brings Death (1 Corinthians 10:14-22)The past tense of flee is fled. Hopefully, this message finds our offending God through idolatry is past tense, not present. Throughout Biblical history, God has commanded His people to stay away from idolatry. Idolatry offends God. Genesis 3:1-24; Exodus 20:3-6; Psalm 135:13-21 Those who worship false gods give their allegiance to demons who desire to usurp God’s rightful place in worship. Paul instructed the Church at Corinth to (1) keep far away from any sort of idolatry, (2) do not love anything more th...

2023-11-2700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Sin Brings Death (1 Corinthians 10:1-13)11/19/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Sin Brings Death (1 Corinthians 10:1-13) Do not touch that! Children in every culture must learn the dos and don’ts of their society. The easiest way to learn is by example. Adults in a child’s life ought to model correct behavior. The Apostle Paul gives the Church at Corinth a history lesson, a warning, and encouragement. The Apostle Paul looked back to Israel’s history during their exodus from Egypt. • All of the Hebrews experienced the Divine presence of God Who went before them in...

2023-11-1900 min

Town Creek Baptist Church A Biblical Defense (1 Corinthians 9:1-27)11/12/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link A Biblical Defense (1 Corinthians 9:1-27) Paul faced opposition after being called by God as an Apostle. The religious and nonreligious society opposed him while he ministered in his lifetime and some still oppose him today. He provided clarity for unity. Paul asked the Church at least nineteen rhetorical questions in order to provoke them to think. He sought to honor God and set the record straight. Paul vindicated his faith, his call, and his official Apostolic authority. Acts 9:1-22 Paul countered...

2023-11-1200 min

Town Creek Baptist Church In Good Conscience (1 Corinthians 8:1-8)11/5/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link In Good Conscience (1 Corinthians 8:1-8) Christians instinctively know that idolatry is folly. (Isaiah 44:9-20) The Apostle Paul addressed the Corinthian Churches ego over their religious “knowledge.” Some of the Christians in Corinth were hurting their brothers and sisters by being “puffed up” with knowledge they had acquired by their learning, efforts, and their experiences. They were not unified. Paul acknowledged that the Christians at Corinth had knowledge concerning meats sacrificed to idols. His issue was with their self-righteous arrogance and their lack of unselfish love for othe...

2023-11-0500 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Consider Your Calling (1 Corinthians 7:17-40)10/29/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Consider Your Calling (1 Corinthians 7:17-40) God distributes His gifts to His people so that His Church might be in order. Every Christian is unique and is accountable for his/her choices and conduct. Every Christian was called by God. God always initiates salvation. John 6:44 Christians must be the person God has called them to be. Our lives must be brought under the authority of God’s Word. Be the best you can be just as you might envision the Lord being. ...

2023-10-2900 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Real Questions – Real Answers (1 Corinthians 7:1-16)10/22/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Real Questions – Real Answers (1 Corinthians 7:1-16) The Congregation at Corinth had questions. Their culture was so divisive with sexual immorality, they needed guidance. The Apostle Paul helped with their questions head on with God’s holy truth. Sexual immorality in relationships was within the Church. God provided clarity for believers through the Apostle. Paul provided instructions to the singles, divorced, widowed, and the married. Those who have never married should not have sex outside of marriage. If there is a struggle in thou...

2023-10-2200 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Expensive Body and Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:9-20)10/15/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Expensive Body and Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:9-20) The Apostle Paul taught the Corinthian Church that Christian liberty has limitations. The desires of the flesh should never be allowed to override the Holy Spirit’s gift of self-control. Ephesians 4:17-23 Christians are commanded to live pure, holy lives. 1 Peter 1:3-16 God resurrected Jesus and will resurrect the Believer through His resurrection power. Romans 10:9-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Christian’s body is set apart by God. When Christ is Lord and Savior of one’s life...

2023-10-1500 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Legally Responsible (1 Corinthians 6:1-8)10/8/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Legally Responsible (1 Corinthians 6:1-8) Paul discouraged secular lawsuits between the Christian community in Corinth. He stressed Church matters should be settled within the Church and not before the world. Paul insisted the Church place all Christian disputes and wrongdoings before God’s people in order to receive Christ-like outcomes. The Church is part of the Kingdom Judicial System. One day in the future the Saints of God will judge the world. Paul argued if the world be judged by the Church, in a gr...

2023-10-0800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Puffed Up! (1 Corinthians 4:1-21)9/24/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Puffed Up! (1 Corinthians 4:1-21) God has given the Believer every opportunity to mature in their faith and the ability to be encouraged by the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16-26 Paul specifically saw himself as a servant of God and a steward of the mysteries of God. He understood God demanded him to be faithful and trustworthy. Paul made it abundantly clear that he was not under human evaluation regarding his ministry but under the judgment of God. He knew God judged faithfully. ...

2023-09-2400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Foundational Facts for Faithful Living (1 Corinthians 3:1-4:7)9/17/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Foundational Facts for Faithful Living (1 Corinthians 3:1-4:7) Fact: The Corinthian Church was full of spiritually immature Christians. They were dominated by their human nature. Romans 7:1-6 Fact: Paul spent eighteen months personally discipling the Corinthian believers during his second missionary journey. Acts 18:11,12 Fact: As a messenger of God, Paul called out the specific sins of the people who were causing division in the Church. God always desires unity within His body. Fact: The carnal Corinthian Christians were those who were truly saved but were...

2023-09-1700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Need-To-Know Access (1 Corinthians 2:1-16)9/10/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Need-To-Know Access (1 Corinthians 2:1-16) Paul preached a simple message. He shared God’s sacred secrets with the Corinthian Church. Paul preached Jesus’ redemptive, substitutionary death and His resurrection to the Corinthian Church. He did not use the wisdom or rhetoric of the Jewish or Greek culture. Paul was in a weakened state when he ministered to the people of Corinth. Paul had been blinded, stoned as to death, arrested, beaten, accused, and mocked prior to his visit with the people of Corinth. Acts 9; 1616-40; 17:1-34...

2023-09-1000 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Gospel Must Be Our Priority (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)9/3/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Unite the Church for Jesus Sake (1 Corinthians 1:18-31) Like the Apostle Paul we have our clarion call; preach the Gospel. Paul was a very educated man with a certain pedigree, yet he preached the power and wisdom of God to the common man in common language. Paul understood that in every audience there were two types of people. There were those people who were perishing from unbelief and there were those who were being saved by the power of God because they believed.

2023-09-0300 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Unite the Church for Jesus Sake (1 Corinthians 1:1-13)8/27/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Unite the Church for Jesus Sake (1 Corinthians 1:1-13) Paul greeted the Church in Corinth with Apostolic grace and authority. He was a God-appointed special messenger, personally chosen representative of Jesus Christ. Acts 9:3–9; 22:6–11; 26:12–18 Paul acknowledged the work of the Holy Spirit in the Corinthian Church and the spiritual gifts God had blessed them with. 1 Corinthians 12 Paul commended the Corinthian Church for their spiritual knowledge and their Christian testimony. The Corinthian Church was established in Jesus Christ so much so, they were looking forwar...

2023-08-2700 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Costly Conditions of Discipleship (Mark 8:34-38)8/20/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Costly Conditions of Discipleship (Mark 8:34-38) Jesus spoke clearly to the people and His disciples near Caesarea Philippi about the costly conditions of being His disciple. This area was a stronghold for idol worship. Many false religions and cults called this area home. Previous to this teaching, Jesus fed 4000 people and healed a blind man in the city of Bethsaida. His teachings and miracles led to a crisis of belief for those who wished to be His disciples. Jesus declared a broad call...

2023-08-2000 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Spiritually Speaking – Special Delivery (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)8/13/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Spiritually Speaking – Special Delivery (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) God has a clear message for the world. (John 3:14-21: John 14:6; Romans 6:23) God has assigned messengers who are required to share His message with the world. (Romans 10:5-17) As it relates to God, the world’s wisdom/philosophy is evil and lacks understanding. Systems of unbelief are driven by wicked and confounded men. Through His messenger Paul, God asked four direct questions: 1. Where is the philosopher? __________________________________ 2. Where is the scholar? ______________________________________ 3. Where is the...

2023-08-1300 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Catching the Vision of Christ (Luke 12:13-34)8/6/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Catching the Vision of Christ – (Luke 12:13-34) 1. It is not a sin to be wealthy. Wealth is not offensive to God; all things belong to Him. When wealth becomes an idol, it also becomes a downfall. 2. Warning! Everyone must guard against covetousness [greed]. Greed comes in various forms. Exodus 20:17 3. An individual’s personal property does not define them. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 4. A FOOL will waste their wealth on self-gratifying things verses investing their resources on Kingdom agendas. 5. Who will inherit your “stuff?” 6. We must str...

2023-08-0600 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Glory Walk (Revelation 21-22)7/2/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link The Glory Walk – (Revelation 21-22) The excitement of knowing a secret can sometimes be overwhelming. Solving a mystery brings a since of victory in the mind. God revealed to John an awesome secret and a great mystery – “the Glory walk!” John joyfully wrote the things he saw and heard. John experienced such spiritual beauty as he witnessed the great, holy city, New Jerusalem, descending out of Heaven from God. God revealed that all righteous people will have God’s divine presence a...

2023-07-0200 min

Town Creek Baptist Church His Kingdom Come – His Will Done (Revelation 20:1-15)6/25/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link His Kingdom Come – His Will Done – (Revelation 20:1-15) John saw a powerful angel from Heaven with the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain (for which to bind Satan) in his hand. The angel overpowered Satan and hurled him into the bottomless pit. God revealed to John a vivid picture of Saints reigning with Christ Jesus for one thousand years. Satan has zero influence in the millennial kingdom. The millennial kingdom time period is also referred to as the first resurrection. God dete...

2023-06-2500 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Faithful and True (Revelation 19:1-21)6/18/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Faithful and True – (Revelation 19:1-21) John was given a special name for Jesus – “Faithful and True.” This descriptive name reveals Jesus’ total trustworthiness, reliability, and dependability. It describes His character and makes known His words and works as Lord of lords and King of kings. John hears all of Heaven shouting the glory of God. God is praised for His salvation, glory, honor, and His power. God’s divine justice is celebrated because His judgments are true and righteous. He will exercise divine vengeance on...

2023-06-1800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church God’s Final Great Tribulation Judgments (Revelation 15-16)6/4/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link God’s Final Great Tribulation Judgments – (Revelation 15:1-8: 16:1-21) God revealed to John great and marvelous sights that acted as a warning of terrifying and horrible events to come. John saw seven angels who had the last seven plagues (afflictions, calamities). They are last because this will complete God’s Tribulation wrath. John received a vision of those victorious redeemed worshipping before God. They overcame the beast, his image, and did not receive his 666 mark. John could not fully describe this great and marvel...

2023-06-0400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Resurrection, Rejoicing, Rewards, Redemption, and Reaping (Revelation 11-14)5/28/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Resurrection, Rejoicing, Rewards, Redemption, and Reaping – (Revelation 11:11-19; 12:1-17; 13:1-18: 14:1-20) The Apostle John uses many literary descriptions to describe what he saw. God revealed all God wanted John to experience and all we need to know. As we study, we study to share, not just be informed. The Holy Spirit revived the two witnesses. God recalled them home to Heaven. Just after the seventh trumpet sounded, all of Heaven erupted in praise. Heaven is loud again with worship. God took th...

2023-05-2800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Be Quiet and Listen (Revelation 8-11)5/21/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Be Quiet and Listen – (Revelation 8:1-13; 9:1-21; 10:1-11; 11:1-9) “Are we there yet?” This is possibly the most asked question on any family road trip. When looking into the prophecies found in Revelation, we often want to know, “are we there yet?” The simple answer for today is, “no, we are not there yet, but we are close.” Believers should be comforted knowing God is completely in charge of all things! In John’s vision God gave seven angels His seven trumpets. The seven angels prepared to soun...

2023-05-2100 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Jesus is Greater (Revelation 5-7)5/14/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Jesus is Greater – (Revelation 5:1-7; 6:1-17; 7:1-17; 8:1) Power is contained in the seven-sealed scroll. The contents were so powerful only Jesus could take it and open each seal. Lawlessness reigns during this appointed time on Earth, in accordance with God’s plan and timing, one-by-one the Lord Jesus reveals the seven mysteries found within the scroll of God. Only Jesus is worthy to open the seven-sealed scroll. He is in control. The seal judgments are followed shortly by the trumpet judgments, and then the...

2023-05-1400 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Peeking in the Door of Heaven (Revelation 4:1-11; 5:1-14)5/7/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Peeking in the Door of Heaven – (Revelation 4:1-11; 5:1-14) God’s throne is the origin and center of all history. God allowed John to take a peek into Heaven and see revelations of future events. John could only describe the glory and greatness of what he saw. The views he witnessed could only be described in comparison to things he knew. John was in the Spirit seeing holy, spiritual things. What an overwhelming experience! John saw Heaven opened. He had a grand spiritual reception and was...

2023-05-0800 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Seven and Heaven (Revelation 1:19-3:22)4/30/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link The Seven and Heaven – (Revelation 1:19-3:22) In chapters two and three, Jesus spoke to and is speaking to His Church. The Church (the Ekklesia) is “called out” by God. He clearly declares He knows each Churches works. If we want to make a Kingdom difference in our world, we must work to be different from the world but never lose our love for Jesus. God has called the Church to be separate from sin to embrace fellowship with other believers and to be salt and light to the wo...

2023-04-3000 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Oh! What a Savior (Revelation 1:9-20)Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link 4/23/23 Oh! What a Savior – (Revelation 1:9-20) Everyone loves a good rescue story, especially the ones where rescue seems hopeless. For believers, there is nothing sweeter than being rescued. We call it being saved. We must always be careful not to take our Rescuer (Jesus) for granted. He is and will always be Holy God. John identifies with Christians from all ages. He is our brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patient endurance which are in Jesus. John 16:33; Acts 14:22 John was a...

2023-04-2300 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Look, Jesus is Coming (Revelation 1:1-20)4/16/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Look, Jesus is Coming – (Revelation 1:1-20) The Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. God reveals His Son Jesus the Messiah in this book. It is possible to fear the Word of God if you fear the end of your life and the end of all things. Jesus is coming, let’s get prepared! God the Father gave these words to show what would soon be taking place on planet Earth. We must be alert, watch, and take care in r...

2023-04-1600 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Truth or Lies Required (Matthew 27:47-28:20)4/2/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Truth or Lies Required – (Matthew 27:47-28:20) The post Truth or Lies Required (Matthew 27:47-28:20) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

2023-04-1100 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Victorious King Jesus (Luke 19:28-48)4/2/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Victorious King Jesus – (Luke 19:28-48 [Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; John12:12-19]) We enjoy being on the winning side. Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem, knowing He was heading toward His death, to pay for all men’s sin, so that we might have eternal life. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that momentous occasion. Jesus is divinely awesome – because He is God. He demonstrated His omniscience by detailing for His disciples where to go and what and who to encounter. Jesus’ disciples listened intently to Jesus’ i...

2023-04-0200 min

Town Creek Baptist Church The Valley of Decision (Joel 2:28-32; 3:1-21)3/26/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link The Valley of Decision – Joel 2:28-32; 3:1-21 Joel capitalized on the devastating locust plague to emphasis God’s message of future judgment and also the hope that comes for a repentant people. Joel prophesied of God’s future ultimate judgment. This judgment is still future, but we are 2023 years or so closer to the Valley of Decision. God’s word is true – “It shall come to pass.” This future time shall be full of the wonders of the Holy Spirit. A beautiful word...

2023-03-2600 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Stop Everything – Seek God (Joel 2:15-27)Sermon Direct Link 3/19/23 Rev. Clint Smith Stop Everything – Seek God – Joel 2:15-27 Just as in verse one the shofar is commanded to be sounded. God has something to say to those reaping the consequences of their sins. God always prescribes the way to right relationship and fellowship with Him. The Prophet Joel gave the people of God, God’s method for reconciliation: 1. Blow the Shofar – sound the alarm to safety. 2. Consecrate a fast. Stop everything – even eating. 3. Gather the people. God wanted to concentrate His people. 4. Sanctify the congre...

2023-03-1900 min

Town Creek Baptist Church Sound the Alarm (Joel 2:1-11)Sermon Direct Link 3/12/23 Rev. Clint Smith Sound the Alarm – Joel 2:1-11 Shofar [SHOH-far] noun. : the horn of an animal (usually a ram) blown as a trumpet by the ancient Hebrews in battle and during religious observances and used in modern Judaism especially during Rosh Hashanah [Jewish New Year] and at the end of Yom Kippur [Day of Atonement]. The Shofar was commanded by God to be the instrument to alert the children of Israel to get ready to move. Numbers 10:1-10 Although we do not completely understand all future pr...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Dead and Destructive Worship (Joel 1:1-20)Sermon Direct Link 3/5/23 Rev. Clint Smith Dead and Destructive Worship – Joel 1:1-20 By the simple nature, a Biblical prophet is one who prophesies the words spoken to him by God. Joel writes – “this word of the LORD came to the Prophet Joel.” The initial audience was the spiritual leaders and people of the land of Israel. This plague Israel had recently experienced was a unique warning sent from God. In the Old Testament, literal locust swarms had been sent by God in the past to bring judgment, but nothing like this, literal...

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Town Creek Baptist Church God Loves, God Judges (1 Peter 4:1-19)Sermon Direct Link 2/26/23 Rev. Clint Smith God Loves, God Judges – 1 Peter 4:1-19 Why does God’s plans include sufferings and judgments? Why are there bad events in life? We must understand the perfect life was over when Adam and Eve chose to sin against God in the Garden of Eden. God has never asked us what we think He should do, He is holy God. Satan hates and attacks the Saints of God with tribulations with intent to hurt. The Savior loves and protects the Saints of God and some...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Failed, Forgiven, Focused to Follow (John 21:20-25)Sermon Direct Link 2/19/23 Rev. Clint Smith Failed, Forgiven, Focused to Follow – John 21:20-25 God loves us unconditionally. Jesus was so motivated by love that He gave Himself a ransom for us on the cross. Jesus spoke into Peter’s life and gave him hope where he had none. Much like the Prophet Jeremiah, God gave Peter a great assignment and a great future. Although they both were martyred, we read their stories in the Ancient Text of Scripture. Failure – Peter was weak in his flesh and struggled through spiritual warfare (Luke 22:31-34...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Loving Jesus (John 21:15-19)Sermon Direct Link 2/12/23 Rev. Clint Smith Loving Jesus – John 21:15-19 Living in community with others exposes ones personality. Togetherness allows for mistakes, errors, failures, and make-ups. This is true in our relationship with God. Peter would tell us later, “Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].” (1 Peter 4:8 AMP) After Jesus miraculously supplied His disciples with a superabundant catch of fish, He invited them to breakfast. After breakfast Jesus focused His at...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Breakfast with Jesus (John 21:1-14)Sermon Direct Link 2/5/23 Rev. Clint Smith Breakfast with Jesus – John 21:1-14 Jesus visited with His disciples multiple times prior to His final ascension into Heaven. Jesus cares for His own deeply, with a love we cannot fully comprehend. Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Peter led a group of seven disciples to go back to fishing on the Sea of Tiberius (Galilee). They decided to return to what they where “good at.” We must not forget; Jesus had earlier called the disciples to leave...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Reasons to Worship and Not Worry (John 20:30,31)Sermon Direct Link 1/29/23 Rev. Clint Smith Reasons to Worship and Not Worry – John 20:30-31 John 1:1-14 Jesus is God – He created all things. John 2:1-11 Jesus turned water into wine. John 3:1-21 Jesus offered eternal life. John 4: 43-54 Jesus healed the officials son. John 5:1-9 Jesus healed the lame man by the Sheep Gate Pool. John 6:1-14 Jesus fed 5000 people plus women and children. John 7: 14-19 Jesus spoke doctrinal truths of God. John 8:54-58 Jesus declared Himself God, the Great I Am. John 9: 1-41 Jesus heal...

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Town Creek Baptist Church What a Difference a Day Makes (John 20:19-29)Sermon Direct Link 1/22/23 Rev. Clint Smith Looking For Jesus – John 20:19-29 The disciples feared the unbelieving Jewish leadership. The authorities had gone to great lengths to destroy the person they believed to be the Messiah, (the Anointed One or the Chosen One of God). If they could kill Him, the disciples feared they could be next. On Resurrection Sunday evening, the disciples (minus Judas and Thomas) left their homes and had a meeting. They secured the doors behind them, possibly planning for that most disturbing knock from the Judaizers. To th...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Kingdom Come – God Exalted (1 Corinthians 15:1-28)Sermon Direct Link 1/8/23 Rev. Clint Smith Kingdom Come – God Exalted (1 Corinthians 15:1-28) We typically listen when people of influence make a declaration. Typically a declaration changes the course of events and time. We think of our Declaration of Independence in America. We don’t often read it, but we refer to it when asked. Paul declares our Declaration of Dependence through Jesus Christ so that God may be all in all. We would do well to read, listen, trust, and obey the Word of God. Like the Apostle Paul, we preach the Gosp...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Looking For Jesus (John 20:1-18)Sermon Direct Link 1/1/23 Rev. Clint Smith Looking For Jesus – John 20:1-18 Jesus’ resurrection was a complete and victorious defeat over death. The Holy Son of God overcame death once and for all. (Acts 2:24) Scripture teaches us since Jesus conquered death, we as Christian believers have also been granted victory over death. We are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) When Scripture speaks – God speaks. When we seek Him first, He will show Himself, because He is faithful. Matthew 6:33 Mary Magdalene truly loved Jesus with a God-honoring love. She rose early Sund...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Joseph (Luke 4:14-30)Sermon Direct Link 12/25/22 Rev. Clint Smith Joseph – Luke 4:14-30 Jesus was the Son of God and the Son of Man. He was fully God and fully man. The people in Nazareth knew Joseph, and they thought they knew his son Jesus. They were so close but so far away from knowing Him. What characteristics did Joseph model for Jesus? • Joseph was a humble man who obeyed God and God’s law. • Joseph was teachable. • Joseph was a righteous man. • Joseph bore the stigma of the Nazareth community because his wife was...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Christmas Eve ServiceSermon Direct Link 12/24/22 Rev. Clint Smith Christmas Eve Service The post Christmas Eve Service appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

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Town Creek Baptist Church Heaven’s Special Delivery (Luke 1:26-38)Sermon Direct Link 12/18/22 Rev. Clint Smith Heaven’s Special Delivery – Luke 1:26-38 Since God began our time, He has sent special messengers with special messages at various times. Each messenger and message had a specific purpose. Each exposed God’s holy love. Hebrews 1:1-14 God sent His special delivery minister to Nazareth in Galilee. The angel Gabriel was tasked by God to deliver His message with clarity. Previously, in another town (Jerusalem, about 90 miles away) and to another human, Gabriel delivered another special message from God. Luke 1:5-25 Mary was betrot...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Telling the Truth So That You May Believe (John 19: 31-42)Sermon Direct Link 12/11/22 Rev. Clint Smith Telling the Truth so that You May Believe – John 19:31-42 Even Pontius Pilate’s decision to hand Jesus over to be crucified was the plan of God. He uses every story for His glory. Humanly speaking, we refer to the events of the cross as a tragedy, although the event was actually the perfect plan of God. Scripture had to be fulfilled. The Jewish rulers did not want the bodies of the crucified to remain on the cross during the high holy day referred to a...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Realize Your Redemption (John 19:16-30)Sermon Direct Link 12/4/22 Rev. Clint Smith Knowledge Never Replaces Faith – John 19:16-30 (Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49) Even Pontius Pilate’s decision to hand Jesus over to be crucified was the plan of God. He uses every story for His glory. Jesus was led away by the guards to Mt. Calvary. Even His humiliating journey to the cross was prophesied. Isaiah 53:6,7 Jesus was crucified between two other criminals, one on the right and the other on the left. Those men deserved their punishment for the wrong they had committed. Jesu...

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Town Creek Baptist Church No King But Caesar (John 19:1-16)Sermon Direct Link 11/27/22 Rev. Clint Smith Knowledge Never Replaces Faith – John 19:1-16; Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20 Jesus was arrested and had flagrant injustices done to Him prior to sentencing. He was the innocent Lamb of God fulfilling the mission of God. The Roman soldiers flogged Jesus, jammed a crown of twisted thorns on His head, draped a purple robe around Him to mock Him, and they repeatedly struck Him. They humiliated Him. Pilate presented a beaten King of the Jews to the Jewish leadership and desired to release Him, because Je...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Knowledge Never Replaces Faith (John 18:28-40)Sermon Direct Link 11/20/22 Rev. Clint Smith Knowledge Never Replaces Faith – John 18:28-40, Matthew 27:1-23, Mark 15:1-14, Luke 23:1-23 The men who arrested and escorted Jesus knew who He was. Their knowledge was so strong they were willing to lie to have him killed. These men were so religious, they would not enter into the Roman Praetorium in order that they would not be defiled to offer the sacrifices to God at the Feast of Passover. Pilate, an unbelieving Gentile, wanted to know what accusation “do you – the Jewish leadership” bring against...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Thanksgiving to God for His Plans and Purposes (John 18:15-27)Sermon Direct Link 11/13/22 Rev. Clint Smith Jesus Prayed – John 18:15-27 In times of trouble and distress, we can often stress and have negative feelings. During those times we have but one place to look for strength and encouragement, we turn to the Lord, our Creator, our Savior. We should be quick to count our blessings and name them one by one. Today we thank Him for the price He paid for our sins. We are thankful God is true to His plans and purposes. We are thankful Peter was motivated by God to...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Because God Said So (John 18:1-16)Sermon Direct Link 11/6/22 Rev. Clint Smith Jesus Prayed – John 18:1-16 We can often dream or wish for a different set of circumstances in our lives. As Christians we have options as to how we respond to what we identify as successes and failures. Jesus had prepared His disciples for the moment in this Scripture passage we find ourselves. Christ had foreknowledge of the events which were about to unfold. Jesus crossed over the ravine at Kidron (murky) and entered into this spiritual warfare in the Garden of Gethsemane (olive oil pr...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Jesus Prayed (John 17:1-26)Sermon Direct Link 10/30/22 Rev. Clint Smith Jesus Prayed – John 17:1-26 Jesus prayed to God the Father. He knew His hour had come and He would soon fulfill the plan of God. Jesus prayed to God the Father in order that He may bring Him glory. Jesus prayed the Gospel to God the Father, by which, He gave and gives eternal life. Jesus rejoiced that His mission down here on earth was coming to completion. He was ready to return to Heaven from whence He came. Jesus pr...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Overcoming Joy (John 16:16-33)Sermon Direct Link 10/23/22 Rev. Clint Smith Overcoming Joy – John 16:16-33 The disciples of Jesus were confused, scared, and anxious because Jesus spoke in a veiled message of His departure. They had questions! They were perplexed because they remained spiritually ignorant of what Jesus was saying. Although they desired to ask Jesus for clarity, they asked each other. Jesus, full of compassion for His own, asked them if they had a question about His comments. He gave them clear answers. He explained that they must endure sorrow for a season bu...

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Town Creek Baptist Church He Is With Us (John 16:1-15)Sermon Direct Link 10/16/22 Rev. Clint Smith Chosen – Keep This in Mind – John 16:1-15 Christ had divine care for His disciples. He strengthened them with hope for the days they would be caused to stumble. Jesus spoke with clarity about the future persecution coming to each faithful follower of His. The disciples were real men with real emotions. Sorrow had taken complete possession of their hearts. They were overwhelmed. Jesus gave His disciples this truth – the work of the Holy Spirit is an advantage for all Christians. The wo...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Chosen – Keep this in Mind John 15:17-27Sermon Direct Link 10/9/22 Rev. Clint Smith Chosen – Keep This in Mind – John 15:17-27 Jesus taught the disciples that they could personally experience true love and perfect love if they kept His commandments. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Jesus is God, so His commands come from the heart of God – God is love. 1 John 4:8 Jesus painted a true picture of the life as a faithful follower of Christ. On one hand His disciples would enjoy the fellowship of one another and the friendship of God. On the other hand, the outside world would reject them and sh...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Fruit from the Vine (John 15:9-17)Sermon Direct Link 10/2/22 Rev. Clint Smith Fruit from the Vine – John 15:9-17 God’s very nature is love. (1 John 4:7-9) When Jesus expressed His sincere love to His disciples, He was giving from His Divine well-spring. Jesus demonstrated the Father’s love to His disciples. He gave them the love He had received. Jesus knew the disciples must abide in His love in order to keep His commandments. There was no other way. Jesus equipped His disciples to have maximum joy in this life. Jesus emphasized the st...

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Town Creek Baptist Church The Gift from the Prince of Peace (John 14:25-31)Sermon Direct Link 9/18/22 Rev. Clint Smith The Gift from the Prince of Peace – John 14:25-31 Jesus understood exactly how His disciples felt. He offered clarification for the imminent actions about to take place. 1 Corinthians 2:11-13 The Father was sending a gift, the Helper! God the Son was returning to Heaven and God the Father was sending God the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name to help them. God the Holy Spirit was not only coming to help, but He was also coming to teach the disciples spiritual truths and remind them of J...

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Town Creek Baptist Church I Love You More (John 14:14-26)Sermon Direct Link 9/11/22 Rev. Clint Smith I Love You More – John 14:14-26 Jesus gave His disciples two {if conjunctions} back-to-back. Jesus gave them the premise of something extra special from God backed by a holy promise from God. He declared “if you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” He also said, “if you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Having no other word from Jesus, these two should be enough to have lasting hope. What commandments would they have to keep? The number ranges from 600-1000 in the whole Bibl...

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Town Creek Baptist Church The Power With-in Christ Followers (John 14:10-14)Sermon Direct Link 9/4/22 Rev. Clint Smith The Power With-in Christ Followers – John 14:10-14 Jesus used His time just prior to His arrest and later crucifixion to share with His disciples solid truths. He declared His I AM to them and yet they did not fully understand and/or believe. Jesus told His disciples His way to the Father. Jesus pronounced His oneness with God the Father. This great doctrinal teaching is fundamental to the Christian faith. In his spiritual blindness, Philip asked Jesus to see the Father. Jesus addressed his du...

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Town Creek Baptist Church When Jesus is Sufficient (John 14:6-11)Sermon Direct Link 8/28/22 Rev. Clint Smith When Jesus is Sufficient – John 14:6-11 Jesus used His time just prior to His arrest and later crucifixion to share with His disciples solid truths. He declared His I AM to them and yet they did not fully understand and/or believe. Jesus told His disciples His way to the Father. Jesus pronounced His oneness with God the Father. This great doctrinal teaching is fundamental to the Christian faith. In his spiritual blindness, Philip asked Jesus to see the Father. Jesus addressed his dullness of...

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Town Creek Baptist Church A Place in the Father’s House (John 14:1-6)Sermon Direct Link 8/21/22 Rev. Clint Smith God’s Plan God’s Command – John 14:1-6 Jesus told His disciples He was leaving and that they could not follow Him just that moment. This caused them great stress. Jesus is the Great Consoler – He encouraged His disciples with a message of hope. Jesus emphasized the need for a specific belief in Him. Jesus spoke about the Father’s House, the place He would be and the place they would be if they had faith in Him. Jesus explained His Divine...

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Town Creek Baptist Church God’s Plan God’s Command (John 13:30-38)Sermon Direct Link 8/14/22 Rev. Clint Smith God’s Plan God’s Command – John 13:30-38 Judas left the meal celebration. He went off into the darkness of night to complete the sinful deal he had struck with the chief priests and elders. When Judas left, Jesus spoke clearly to His disciples of God’s holy designed plan. Philippians 2:6-11 Jesus used His title, “Son of Man,” to emphasize His servanthood and humility. God took on flesh and died a death all of mankind deserved. Jesus paid it all. Romans 5:8; Colossians 1:13-14 Jesus brough...

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Town Creek Baptist Church What’s in a Name? (John 13:13-30)Sermon Direct Link 7/31/22 Rev. Clint Smith What’s in a Name? – John 13:13-30 The Feast of Passover, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread is taking place during this season of Scripture (John 13:1). Jesus demonstrated the humility of a servant to His disciples. He would later humble Himself and die on the cross as the Passover Lamb. Philippians 2:5-11 The disciples called Jesus, Teacher and Lord. He walked with them for three years. Jesus gave His disciples an example of humility when He washed their feet. Jesus emphasized the fact...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Spiritual Reputation, Spiritual Legacy (Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-16)Sermon Direct Link 7/24/22 Rev. Clint Smith Spiritual Reputation, Spiritual Legacy – Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-16 God gives us the spiritual lens by which to be faithful. He gives us the measure of faith to believe Him for all things. Faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. This is believing faith. Believing faith is how the righteous ones of the past received their test...

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Town Creek Baptist Church The Good, New, and Living Way (Hebrews 10:11-25)Sermon Direct Link 7/17/22 Rev. Clint Smith The Good, New, and Living Way – Hebrews 10:11-25 God’s demonstrated the insufficiency of man’s attempts to take away sin. Christ’s death fulfilled God’s will; He established the second covenant. In accordance with the will of God, the Christian Believer has been sanctified [that is, set apart as holy for God and His purposes] through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) once for all. Jesus died once as the Sacrificial payment for sins. He was and...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Radiant Living (Matthew 5:14-16)Sermon Direct Link 7/10/22 Rev. Clint Smith Radiant Living – Matthew 5:14-16 God is light, and so is His Son. 1 John 1:5; John 8:12 Jesus came to the earth to display His light. John 1:1-13 Jesus explained His light penetrates spiritual darkness. Luke 11:33-36 Disciples of Jesus have His light in them and they must influence the world around them. It is God’s plan that believers shine forth His light. Jesus caused His light to be radiated through His faithful, obedient disciples. The light of Jesus in His...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Blueprints for Gospel Bridges (Matthew 9:1-13)Sermon Direct Link 7/3/22 Rev. Clint Smith Blueprints for Gospel Bridges – Matthew 9:1-13 As we begin, we have to recognize Jesus as the “Author and Finisher” of our faith (Hebrews 12:2) and Creator of the blueprints for Gospel bridges. Jesus Himself is the Good News! Remember Matthew is writing to a Jewish audience. He is Kingdom focused. Jesus crossed over the Sea of Galilee to His “hometown” of Capernaum. He moved into His Divine location. Jesus saw the faith of bridge building friends. They knew their broken friend needed a word from Jesus.

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Town Creek Baptist Church Inspecting the Expected (1 Peter 4:1-19)Sermon Direct Link 6/26/22 Rev. Clint Smith Inspecting the Expected – 1 Peter 4:1-19 Peter commands Christians to fight like warriors in order to keep the spiritual mind of Christ. Our thoughts and responses should all be seasoned with truth, smothered in grace. A Christian’s old sinful life is in the rearview mirror. Enough time has been wasted in sin, so a Believer must not look back or go back there. When a person becomes a Christian, their unbelieving family and friends can become resentful and surprised that they do not think like...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Running to Win (Hebrews 12:1-11)Sermon Direct Link 6/19/22 Rev. Clint Smith Running to Win – Hebrews 12:1-11 We commonly refer to Hebrews chapter eleven as the “Hall of Faith.” Listed are the righteous saints of the past who gave all so they might receive their prize. Chapter twelve begins with a challenge. Will we accept the Holy Spirit inspired challenge? We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness. As we spiritually mature, we must strip off every unnecessary sin. These sins easily e...

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Town Creek Baptist Church It is a Matter of the Heart (Luke 12: 1-34)Sermon Direct Link 6/5/22 Rev. Clint Smith It is a Matter of the Heart – Luke 12:1-34 Jesus hates hypocrisy. Jesus has nothing good to say for people who profess their love for God yet continue in their sins. This type of person is self-righteous and headed for destruction. Jesus taught human destiny is in the hands of God. A righteous person stands in great awe of God and they fear Him. Only those receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord will enter into Heaven. Jesus emphasized God’s Divine knowledge and care...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Washed and Ready for Service (John 13:1-11)Sermon Direct Link 5/29/22 Rev. Clint Smith Soul Spotlight – John 13:1-11 The very God who knit these disciples feet together in their mother’s womb was now washing those dirty feet (Psalm 139:13-16). Jesus never wasted a moment; He constantly trained His disciples. Jesus knew His time to return to the Father had come. Passover was His time. He was the sacrifice. Jesus loved His disciples like only God can. He enjoyed fellowship with them. Jesus knew Judas had heart problems. He knew Judas was under the influence of t...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Soul Spotlight (John 12:20-50)Sermon Direct Link 5/22/22 Rev. Clint Smith Soul Spotlight – John 12:20-50 The crowds amassed around Jesus. Jews and Gentiles came from all over the known world to celebrate Passover and to see the Miracle Man, Jesus. The rulers planned to kill Jesus because so many praised Him as King. Praise surrounding Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem accelerated the urgency of the Pharisees plot. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This miracle and many more excited the crowds and infuriated the leaders. People rallied to see Jesus. They wanted to meet Him...

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Town Creek Baptist Church A Meal Fit for a King (John 12:1-11)Sermon Direct Link 5/15/22 Rev. Clint Smith A Meal Fit for a King – John 12:1-11 Six days before Passover, Jesus went to His friend’s house in the town of Bethany. As you may recall, Bethany means, “House of affliction or house of poverty.” Within the walls of this small home, the King of all glory is anointed for His death with an unbelievably valuable perfume. The Bible is clear when this supper took place and who was in attendance. The main character at the meal was Jesus – King of kings! God want...

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Town Creek Baptist Church All the Children of the World (John 11:41-57)Sermon Direct Link 5/8/22 Rev. Clint Smith All the Children of the World – John 11:41-57 Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This miracle of God had the entire multitudes buzzing. God’s plans were being made evident. Many believed on the name of Jesus as their promised Messiah. Yet, those in authority perceived Jesus to be a threat to them, their stuff, and their livelihood. Jesus publicly thanked God the Father. Jesus confidently raised Lazarus from the dead for the sake of the people watching and for all those who woul...

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Town Creek Baptist Church See the Glory of God (John 11:1-45)Sermon Direct Link 5/1/22 Rev. Clint Smith See the Glory of God – John 11:1-45 Can anything good come from bad? We know our bodies are weak because of the original sin of our grandparents Adam and Eve. Since the beginning people have suffered through sickness, hurt, and even death. We face similar challenges in our personal and corporate lives today. Jesus revealed His power, the very glory of God, the day He raised Lazarus from the grave! We must not miss the picture of resurrection in this chapter. God through His infinite me...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Peace to Believe (John 20:19-31; Luke 24:36-43)Sermon Direct Link 4/24/22 Rev. Clint Smith Peace to Believe – John 20:19-31; Luke 24:36-43 A troubled heart will cause confusion in the lives of people. Before His crucifixion the Lord Jesus commanded His disciples not to have a troubled heart. (John 14:1-14). The disciples allowed their faith in Jesus’ words to slip into fear of Jesus’ enemies words. They allowed their hearts to be troubled. On resurrection morning, Mary experienced the power of God through meeting the living Jesus. She had been given purpose – “go and tell the rest of the disciples.” On res...

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Town Creek Baptist Church Walking in Newness of Life (John 20:1-18; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58)Sermon Direct Link 4/17/22 Rev. Clint Smith Walking in Newness of Life – John 20:1-18; Romans 6:1-14; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Christians can not help but celebrate. The Founder of our faith, the Author of salvation, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords is our God. We serve a living God! We can never be the same after having a salvation encounter with Christ. He changes us from the inside out. We walk in the new life. God raised Jesus from the dead. He has absolute control and victory over death and hell. Re...

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Town Creek Baptist Church For Our Transgressions (Isaiah 53)Sermon Direct Link 4/15/22 Rev. Clint Smith For Our Transgressions – Isaiah 53 The post For Our Transgressions (Isaiah 53) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

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