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  Join us as Pastor John continues teaching through the Gospel of John, with three key points for this week’s scripture:  1) Insincere interview 2) Abundant Evidence 3) An Urgent Appeal The post John 10:22-42 – Cold Unbelief appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

  Join us as Pastor John continues through the Gospel of John, and we celebrate Father’s Day! We’ll take a look at how Christ is the ultimate shepherd, with legitimacy, offering intimacy, giving security, giving plenty, offering universally, and saving exclusively. The post John 10:1-21 – What a Good Shepherd! appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

  Pastor John continues through the Gospel of John as we move into chapter 9. This week, we look at Christ opening the eyes of the blind man. We’ll also look at three different types of blindness: eyes that can’t see a person, eyes that can’t see Jesus, and eyes that can’t see ourselves. The post John 9 – Opening Eyes that Can’t See appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

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What does it mean if we are constantly under attack? Do you find yourself facing a steady stream of distractions in life that keep you from focusing on what’s important? What if those around you are spreading lies about you? Join Pastor Dave as he continues our journey through Nehemiah, with a look at how […] The post Distractions that Derail appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

While the political world falls apart in light of an upcoming Presidential election, we see what lessons we can draw from Nehemiah, with an emphasis on focusing on the real King of Kings, and putting our faith in Him. Join us as we continue our series through the book of Nehemiah, and continue to apply […] The post Growing the Impact of the Church appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

How do we deal with selfishness within the church? What are the Godly responses we can have when presented with anger and jealousy? Join us as we look at how Nehemiah dealt with jealousy and selfishness within his people, and see what lessons can be applied to today’s modern church.  The post Selfishness and God’s Glory appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

How often do we get weighed down by the rubble and failures within our lives? What happens when we’re attacked from all sides, and it seems like we just can’t get ahead? Join us as we look to Nehemiah, and learn how to defend ourselves and the church, even while we’re under construction and working […] The post Fighting the Enemy appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you often wonder what type of organization God is looking for within the church? How are we supposed to build effective teams to fulfill the Great Commission throughout the church body? How do we lead within the church? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series in Nehemiah, with a look at how the […] The post Building for God’s Glory appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you really believe that God wants to glorify Himself through whatever situation you find yourself in? Are you willing to submit to God’s plan, no matter what the consequences? How can we work with those around us to pursue what God’s will is? Pastor Dave continues an in-depth look at what it means to […] The post Promoting God’s Glory appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What does it mean to be a Godly leader? What does it mean to understand what God’s will is, and apply that to current problems? In the hectic lives we live, how often do we take time to pause and ask God what His will is? What are we doing to further Christ’s Kingdom by […] The post Characteristics of a Spiritual Leader appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do we rush to solve problems and issues, simply because we don’t trust God to resolve issues? How often do we try to help someone struggling, in order to alleviate any discomfort we might feel? How can we be intentionally patient to wait on God and His timing? Join us as Pastor Dave continues our […] The post Be Intentional appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

As we begin a verse-by-verse study in the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Dave brings two specific challenges for us: 1) To study how the lessons in Nehemiah can be applied to our personal lives, and 2) to study how the lessons can be applied to the church. Starting in chapter 1, join us as we […] The post Nehemiah 1 appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Have you had a bad experience in church? Do you find yourself questioning why to even go to church? Do you ever wonder where you belong in life? As part of the National Back to Church week, Pastor Dave will bring a special message focused on the purpose of the church, and why we should […] The post Friend Day appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What would we do differently if today was the last day we had to live? How should we change our lives to live out the Great Commission? If we aren’t willing to go spread the Gospel, then who will? As we build to Friend Day, Pastor Dave wraps up his series on What We Believe […] The post Last Days appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

As Pastor Dave winds down the current series on What We Believe, we focus in on what defines being a Baptist: baptism. What does the Bible say about baptism? How does baptism and being a child of God connect to the Lord’s Supper? Join us for a special sermon where Pastor Dave dives into what […] The post Baptism & Lord’s Supper appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you ever feel so busy that you just can’t catch a breath? Do wonder why nothing right ever seems to happen to you? Do you wonder what it means to be a “good steward” of what Christ has given us? Join us as Pastor Dave returns, and dives into what Christ expects of us, […] The post Stewardship appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What is the church? How do we join the church? What does the Bible say about the church as a body of believers? Do you have an intimate, personal relationship with the Lord? Join us as Norman Neal, one of our elders, digs into what it means to be the church, both individually, and corporately.  The post The Church appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What does your life look like after salvation? How much transformation can we expect after committing our lives to Christ? What do we have to do to affect the change He requires? Shawn Lemon, one of SMBC’s elders, continues our series, What We Believe, with a look at what it means to be saved, and […] The post Salvation appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What is God’s will for our church? If God has called us to expand His Kingdom, how do we take that command and live it out? Which kingdom are you promoting, yours or God’s? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series, What We Believe, and gives some very specific challenges for the church, both […] The post God’s Kingdom appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

How do History and the Bible confirm each other? How do we know that Word of God is truly the infallible and inerrant Gospel? Pastor Dave shows how history has confirmed the Bible throughout the years, especially in modern times, with a specific look at how the Bible is internally consistent, despite having multiple authors […] The post The Testimony of Prophecy appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Only three in ten people would interpret the Bible to be taken literally, with only 49% believing it is the inspired Word of God. Do you find yourself believing what the world says about the infallibility of the Bible? Then this sermon is for you! Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series on What […] The post The Reliability & Accuracy of God’s Word appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

  What type of Bible do you use? Does it make a difference how you read God’s Word? Do we actually believe that what we believe is actually true? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series on What We Believe, with a specific look at the Bible. With a specific focus on the infallibility […] The post Reliability of God’s Word appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you find yourself wondering what the purpose of the Holy Spirit is? Do you wonder what the Bible says about how we should interact with the Holy Spirit? Are you willing to give up everything and do whatever the Holy Spirit lays on your heart? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his in-depth investigation […] The post Forgotten God appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

You won’t want to miss as Pastor Dave kicks off a new series on what it means to be a Christian, and what makes up the beliefs we hold to be true. Join us as he lays out what defines Christianity, and what someone must believe to be considered a Christian. You won’t want to […] The post What We Believe appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Join us as Pastor Dave shares some of his insights from his time in Israel, walking where Christ once walked. Speaking as a father, to the fathers in the church, Pastor Dave delivers a timely message on what it means to be willing to act for Christ. Join us as he shows the parallels between today’s […] The post Father’s Day appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

In the final sermon in his series, The Journey, Pastor Dave summarizes what it means to be the Body of Christ, and what it means to bear one another’s burdens. With a specific message for those who are hurting and suffering, he speaks directly to how the church can minister to those serving alongside us. […] The post Experiencing the Holy Spirit appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

As Pastor Dave brings his series, The Journey, to an end, he lays out some simple steps for how to live out the Great Commission, to reach and impact 200,000 people throughout the world. Join us as he talks about how to figure out how you are uniquely gifted to work within the body of […] The post Next Steps appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Join us as Pastor Dave unpacks what it means to experience the Holy Spirit within the church. Using the New Testament church as a model, he shows how spiritual gifts and talents can be used within today’s church, and how these talents can be used for God’s glory. With a focus on prophecy and words […] The post Experiencing the Holy Spirit appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you question where God is calling you to serve? Do you wonder what your specific gifts and abilities are? Join us as Pastor Dave looks at how God has individually gifted everyone with unique talents and abilities to serve in His kingdom. In his sermon, Equipped to Serve, Pastor Dave will lay out what he […] The post Equipped to Serve appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

How do we yield to Christ and submit ourselves to His will? Do you find yourself struggling between the temporal joy that the world offers, and Christ’s unwavering unspeakable joy? What do you need to do so that you can slow down enough to yield fully to Jesus? Join us as Pastor Dave brings a […] The post Mother’s Day appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Are you wondering how to effectively follow what God’s will for your life is? Do you question what you should be doing with your life? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series, The Journey, with his sermon, Equipped to Follow. The post Equipped to Follow appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you find yourself wondering what to do in today’s constantly changing climate? Do you find yourself wondering how to be an effective Christian parent in the face of modern culture? Then you definitely don’t want to miss this special message from Dr. David Wheeler! Join us as he preaches from Proverbs 22:6, and talks […] The post Train Up A Child appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you realize that God wants to commune with you on a regular basis? How does God communicate with us and show us what His will is for our life? Pastor Dave continues his series, The Journey, with a sequel to last week’s sermon that continues to look at how God talks to us, and how we […] The post Equipped for God’s Glory 2 appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you ever wonder what God’s plan for your life is? Do you find yourself wondering what to do with your life? Join us as Pastor Dave talks about how God communicates with us, and how the Great Commission relates to our every-day life. As we continue our series for 2016, The Journey, Pastor Dave […] The post Equipped for God’s Glory appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you still have doubts about the claims surrounding Christ’s death and Resurrection? Did you leave last Sunday wanting more? Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series from Easter Sunday with Waging Eternity, Part 2. In this sermon, he picks up right where he left off last week, with more support for the Resurrection […] The post Waging Eternity 2 appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What frightens you? Are you scared of being wrong, and staking all of eternity on a single decision? Join us as Pastor Dave brings a very special message for Easter Sunday, Waging Eternity: Evidence for the Resurrection. In his sermon, Pastor Dave will lay out some of the evidence that we have to validate and […] The post Waging Eternity appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

“If you want to see spiritual results, you have to do spiritual things.” Have you ever wondered what it means to fast? Join us as Pastor Jeshua dives into the scriptures, and unpacks what God expects when it comes to prayer and fasting. He continues in the series of The Journey, where we are looking […] The post Fasting appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What does the Bible say about our relationship with other people within the church? Join us as Pastor Dave continues to unpack what it means to be a church member, with a special focus on our relationship with Jesus Christ. Drawing from our eternal relationship, he applies the same way we treat Christ to how […] The post Committing to God’s Plan appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Have you ever wondered what the Biblical model for church membership is? Have you ever questioned your role in the modern church? Listen in as Pastor Dave continues his series, and digs into what it means to be a church member, with a specific focus on Spiritual gifts. He unpacks how God has specifically gifted […] The post Signs of a Healthy Church appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you wonder what the Biblical standards are for membership? Pastor Dave continues his series, The Journey, with a focus on membership. Join us as he dives into scripture and explores how individual members have been gifted by God to serve within the church, with the goal of furthering the Kingdom of God. The post Evidence for Membership appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

Do you struggle with understanding what a Biblical church looks like in a modern era? Do you wonder what the church’s mission should be in the 21st century? Join us as Pastor Dave opens scripture, and examines what the church’s mission and role is, with a specific focus on church membership and the church body. The post Committing to a Multiplying Community appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What is your game plan for sharing the Gospel? Do you know what position you would play in the church? Join us as Pastor Dave brings a special message before the big game. Pulling from his experience in college football, Pastor Dave brings many sports analogies and comparisons to how we share our faith, and […] The post Upward Sunday appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What are you doing to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Pastor Dave continues his series on The Journey, and what it means for us as Christians to give up our treasures for the Kingdom of God. Join us as he shares how we can get more in-tune with the Holy Spirit in order to […] The post Your Time for the Gospel appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What are you doing today to further the Kingdom of God? There are approximately 4.1 billion people in the world who have not been reached with the Gospel of Christ. Join us as Pastor Dave continues his series, The Journey, and brings a unique challenge from the Gospel for the church, and what we need to be […] The post A Radical Commitment appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

 How much has the Gospel of Christ transformed my life in the past year? Join us as Pastor Dave begins a new sermon series on what it means to live like we’re on a journey with Christ. This week, he brings the first two questions we need to ask ourselves as we start the new […] The post A Radical Journey appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What are you doing right now to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Did your New Year’s resolution involve living out the Great Commission? Join Pastor Dave as he goes through what God’s plan is for our church, and challenges us to live like we are on mission for Christ. In this sermon, he shares what […] The post There Is No Plan B appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.

What is the greatest gift you’ve ever gotten? What is the greatest gift you could imagine receiving? Pastor Dave brings a continuation of last week’s special Christmas sermon as he looks at the greatest gift mankind has ever received, and how the entire Bible is leading to Christ allowing us to become Extraordinarily Transformed. The post Greatest Gift Ever Given appeared first on Smith Memorial Baptist Church | Williamsburg, VA.