Sermon Direct Link 6/15/25 Rev. Clint Smith A Call to Worship: The Rock Song (Psalm 95:1-11) Having a Biblical theology of worship is essential to living the Christian life. This theology is grounded in the overarching narrative of Scripture, which reveals God’s desire for His people to worship and adore Him. True worship is God-centered and shaped…

Sermon Direct Link 6/8/25 Rev. Clint Smith The LORD said to my Lord (Psalm 110:1-7) Have you ever prayed and said, “God, I just want You to speak to me?” Often, we wait, looking up to the sky for a sign. When nothing happens, we may walk away thinking God must be busy, or worse, we might misinterpret something as ordinary as a drifting cloud and as…

Sermon Direct Link 6/1/25 Rev. Clint Smith Who Do You Think You Are? (Psalm 8:1-9) The question of identity has been a focus for humanity since the beginning of time. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were faced with the task of understanding their own identity, as well as recognizing the distinction between their existence and God’s. From the ve…

Sermon Direct Link 5/25/25 Rev. Clint Smith Say Continually, “The LORD be Magnified!” (Psalm 40:1-17) David wrote Psalm 40 in two parts: first, as a prayer – song of thanksgiving to God, and then transitioning into a lament and a heartfelt cry for help. He declared the LORD to be trustworthy and believed with confidence that God would deliver him f…

Sermon Direct Link 5/18/25 Rev. Clint Smith Choosing Your Shadow (Psalm 102:1-28) People often have a limited view of life. If we are not careful, like the Psalmist, we can become consumed with the problems of the present. Yet also like the Psalmist, we have the opportunity—through prayer—to share our thoughts and feelings with the only One who can…

Sermon Direct Link 5/11/25 Rev. Clint Smith Bye-Bye Busybodies Part 2 (1 Timothy 1:18-20; 2 Thessalonians 3:13-18) In the Church, when a brother or sister chooses to live in open sin, we are called by the Head of the Church—Jesus Christ—to address the matter lovingly and gently, beginning in private. We must never treat them as an enemy, but as a f…

Sermon Direct Link 5/4/25 Rev. Clint Smith Bye-Bye Busybodies Part 1 (Colossians 3:22-24; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12) What Is the Christian Work Ethic? The Christian work ethic is rooted in Scripture and exemplified by the Apostle Paul’s instructions to the Believers in Thessalonica. Paul commanded the Christians there to separate themselves from evil …

4/27/25 Rev. Clint Smith Sermon Direct Link Stand Firm, Pray in Hope, Wait Patiently (2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5) We all need encouragement. The Apostle Paul gave thanks for and encouraged the believers in Thessalonica as they endured persecution. With wisdom and inspiration from the Holy Spirit, he not only warned them of serious events to come but …

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Sermon Direct Link 4/20/25 Rev. Clint Smith What Happened? (Luke 24:1-12; 1 Corinthians 15:1-7) The Gospel of Jesus Christ stands or falls based on His resurrection. If the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Just as death ca…

Sermon Direct Link 4/18/25 Rev. Clint Smith A Good Friday Reflection: The Invitation to God’s Place (1 Peter 3:18) Hopefully, in life, we’ve all experienced the joy of being invited to a special place or occasion—perhaps a beautiful wedding or a meaningful celebration. These moments remind us of love, connection, and something greater than ourselve…

Sermon Direct Link 4/13/25 Rev. Clint Smith Why Jesus, Why the Cross? (Luke 23:32-56) Although they knew the truth about Jesus, Pilate, the chief priests, the rulers, and the people rejected Him and called for His death. Three criminals were scheduled for crucifixion that Passover, but only two were punished. The One who knew no sin—innocent, sinle…

Sermon Direct Link 4/6/25 Rev. Clint Smith Preparations, Plans, Promises, and Prayers at Passover (Luke 22:1-71) “Passover” and “Unleavened Bread” are used synonymously in the New Testament. Technically, there is a difference between them. Passover refers to the sacrificing of the lamb on the afternoon of the fourteenth of Nisan. The Festival of Un…

Sermon Direct Link 3/30/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Gospel (Luke 19:1-10, 28-44) Doctor Luke provides us with a well-ordered account of Jesus’ movements and motives leading up to His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. The heart of God was on display as Jesus passed through Jericho (the City of Palms), ascended the Mount of Olives, and ultim…

Sermon Direct Link 3/23/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Gospel (2 Thessalonians 2:9-17) The Apostle Paul redirected the believers in Thessalonica from the overwhelming evil of the last days to joyful thanksgiving for their present and future blessings in God. Today, God calls us to keep our focus on Him through His Word. With God’s love overflowing…

Sermon Direct Link 3/16/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Coming of Our Lord (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12) The coming of the Lord Jesus for His Church has been a subject of debate, confusion, and false teachings throughout the history of the Church. Many, weary and troubled by these disagreements, have turned to the Scriptures to seek God’s truth and unde…

Sermon Direct Link 3/9/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in God’s Grace, Goodness, and Power (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)Within a short period, the Apostle Paul, along with Silas and Timothy, sent another letter to the Thessalonian Church. In it, Paul shared his prayers for them, encouraged their spiritual growth, and corrected their errors. His deep love for t…

Sermon Direct Link 3/2/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in Christian Conduct (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) The leaders of the local Church are given authority by the Head of the Church — Jesus Christ. He is the Head because He holds everything together and is the Savior of the Church. As a result, the Church is neither a dictatorship nor a democracy; it is a t…

Sermon Direct Link 2/23/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in God’s Timing (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) Disciples of Christ have been curious about when He will return for His Church even before the birth of the Church at Pentecost (Acts 1:6-7). However, Jesus emphasized that His disciples should not focus on the when, but on the what concerning the Kingdom. The…

Sermon Direct Link 2/16/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) We are thankful to God that He used cultural pressures to prompt the Apostle Paul to leave Thessalonica. Likewise, we are grateful that Paul continued to love the Thessalonian Church and completed his first instructional discipleship …

Sermon Direct Link 2/9/25 Rev. Mike Shaffer Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 4) The post Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.…

Sermon Direct Link 2/2/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in Fellowship with God and the Church (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13) God has a people! His people come from every nation, tribe, people, and language. The love of God flows in and through His people, who make up the Church. The Apostle Paul deeply loved the Church at Thessalonica, and they, in turn, loved h…

Sermon Direct Link 1/26/25 Rev. Mike Shaffer Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 3) The post Hopeful Expectations (1 Thessalonians 3) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

Sermon Direct Link 1/19/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) The Apostle Paul was bold in his gospel witness when addressing the Thessalonians. He thanked God that the message he preached was received not as the word of men but welcomed as the divine word of God. Paul preached the supernatural truth of the gospel of…

Sermon Direct Link 1/12/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in God our Witness (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) “Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, so help you God?” This question and the accompanying oath or affirmation are commonly heard in courtrooms, where eyewitness testimony adds credibility to a case. Paul addressed his Christian brothers and s…

Sermon Direct Link 1/5/25 Rev. Clint Smith Hope in the Power of God (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) Scholars estimate that Paul traveled around 10,000 miles during his missionary journeys—roughly the equivalent of walking coast to coast across the United States three and a half times. What motivated him? His mission was clear: to bring people to salvation…

Sermon Direct Link 12/29/24 Rev. Clint Smith Every Spiritual Blessing (Ephesians 1:1-23) As we close out the year, we hear the Apostle Paul encouraging the Church with God’s divine plan of salvation. We praise God for revealing the divine mystery of His will. Paul addresses the saints (God’s people) who are in Christ. A key spiritual blessing is th…

Sermon Direct Link 12/22/24 Rev. Clint Smith The Savior, Christ the Lord (Hebrews 6:13-20) When studying the Word of God, one of the most trustworthy phrases in all of Scripture is, “And it came to pass…” God has always faithfully been in the business of communicating His love to all generations. For those who have received His truth by faith, the …

Sermon Direct Link 12/15/24 Rev. Clint Smith Oath of Hope (Hebrews 6:13-20) According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary [an oath is a solemn attestation of the truth of one’s words or the sincerity of one’s intentions; specially one accompanied by calling upon a deity as a witness]. In Genesis 22:1-17, the LORD made a binding oath with Abraham. Because…

Sermon Direct Link 12/8/24 Rev. Clint Smith Who Is He? (Isaiah 9:6-7) Isaiah’s name means “the salvation of Jehovah.” He was the Prophet who received and prophesied the visions God gave him concerning the coming Messiah. The days in which he lived were dark, and the Nation of Israel was in sinful rebellion of God. Yet, the Prophet spoke of a future…

12/1/24 Rev. Mike Shaffer Sermon Direct Link Prepared on Purpose (Titus 3:1-15) The post Prepared on Purpose (Titus 3:1-15) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

11/24/24 Rev. Eddie Ildefonso Sermon Direct Link The Terms of Discipleship (Luke 9:23-27) The post The Terms of Discipleship (Luke 9:23-27) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

Sermon Direct Link 11/17/24 Rev. Danny Hedgepath Confidence in Who Jesus Is (Hebrews 12:1-2) The post Confidence in Who Jesus Is (Hebrews 12:1-2) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

Sermon Direct Link 11/10/24 Rev. Clint Smith God’s Saving Grace (Titus 2:11-15) The Apostle Paul, in his letter to Pastor Titus, was speaking about the appearing of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus when he wrote about the remarkable, undeserved grace of God that made salvation possible for mankind. God’s saving grace is for all—older men, olde…

Sermon Direct Link 11/3/24 Rev. Clint Smith Fidelity of Good Doctrine (Titus 2:1-10) After exposing false teachers and their impure doctrines, Paul turned his attention to instructing Pastor Titus on how he should live, what he should teach, and how to counsel the various age groups within the communities on the island of Crete. He emphasized that …

Sermon Direct Link 10/27/24 Rev. Clint Smith Sound Doctrine – Sound Faith (Titus 1:7-16) God’s Overseer must be blameless, serving as God’s steward and managing God’s household. God’s Overseer should not be hot-tempered, greedy, or fond of wine. God’s Overseer must be hospitable and sober-minded, embodying justice and holiness with self-control. Go…

Sermon Direct Link 10/20/24 Rev. Clint Smith Out of the Common Faith (Titus 1:1-9)The Book of Titus is actually a letter written to Pastor Titus, who served under the spiritual discipleship of the Apostle Paul as partner and fellow worker concerning the Church. In this letter, Paul encouraged Titus to restore order to the Church on the Island of Cr…

Sermon Direct Link 10/13/24 Rev. Clint Smith “Says the LORD Your God!” (Amos 9:1-15) Today’s text examines God’s fifth prophetic vision to Amos. God referenced Himself over thirty times in this vision to show Who He is and what He planned to do. God is awesome! In the vision, God showed Amos His coming judgment by destroying the places of false wor…

Sermon Direct Link 10/6/24 Rev. Clint Smith What Do You See? (Amos 8:1-14) God gave Amos a vision of the summer fruit in a basket. This was evidence that the harvest had concluded, and the fruit had been gathered into a burden-bearing basket. Just as the harvest marked the end of the growing season, the basket of summer fruit signified the coming j…

9/22/24 Rev. Mike Shaffer Sermon Direct Link Boasting on Nothing (Amos 6:1-14) The post Boasting on Nothing (Amos 6:1-14) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

Sermon Direct Link 9/15/24 Rev. Clint Smith Seek the LORD and Live (Amos 5:1-27) God made His intentions clear: He would righteously judge Israel for their wickedness and rebellion. Though He would humble them through their enemies, God planned to preserve a remnant for Himself. Despite their unfaithfulness, He persistently called His chosen people…

Sermon Direct Link 9/8/24 Rev. Clint Smith Prepare to Meet Your God (Amos 4:1-13) God spoke powerfully through His prophet Amos to His Chosen People, the entire nation of Israel. Amos delivered messages of judgment to both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, viewing them as a single Nation in the eyes of the LORD. God saw all of their terrible sins…

Sermon Direct Link 9/1/24 Rev. Clint Smith God Revealed His Secret Thoughts (Amos 3:1-15) God spoke powerfully through His prophet Amos to His Chosen People, the entire nation of Israel. Amos delivered messages of judgment to both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, viewing them as a single Nation in the eyes of the LORD. God saw all of their terri…

Sermon Direct Link 8/25/24 Rev. Clint Smith Consequences of Rejecting God (Amos 2:1-16) Handout 1 Handout 2 God’s Prophet Amos delivered a message of doom for all of Israel’s neighbors who had historically persecuted the Hebrew people. At the time of Amos’ prophecies, Israel was experiencing prosperity as a nation. While the people enjoyed hearing …

Sermon Direct Link 8/18/24 Rev. Clint Smith God’s Man Amos with God’s Message, Judgment (Amos 1:1-15) Handout Amos was a sheep breeder and fruit farmer from the desert town of Tekoa. Despite his ordinary background, God called him to become one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. A country preacher from the Southern Kingdom of Judah, Amo…

Sermon Direct Link 8/11/24 Rev. Clint Smith God’s First and Greatest Command (Matthew 22:34-45; Mark 12:28-32; Luke 10:25-37) Since Adam, every human has had a sinful and rebellious nature against God. Throughout Scripture, God has provided clear commands to guide humanity in maintaining a right relationship and fellowship with Him. When Jesus walk…

Sermon Direct Link 8/4/24 Rev. Clint Smith Kingdom Power (John 1:14; Luke 4:14-30) Sometimes in life, people will ask you to prove to them that you mean what you say. Examples might be: “If you love me prove it,” or “Let me see.” Jesus demonstrated His love and power toward us in that why we were sinners, Christ died for us. His proof – His death o…

Sermon Direct Link 7/28/24 Rev. Clint Smith The Mission of a Jesus Follower (John 20:19-23; Matthew 28:16-20)Let’s examine the truths regarding God and His mission: Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He brings peace to those who believe in Him as Savior and Lord and He offends those who dwell in unbelief. The lifestyle of a faithful Jesus Follower diffe…

7/21/24 Rev. Steve Simpson Sermon Direct Link Perfect Love (Romans 8:12-17) The post Joint Heirs with Christ (Romans 8:12-17) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith

7/14/24 Rev. Mike Shaffer Sermon Direct Link Perfect Love (John 15:1-8) The post Grafted In (John 15:1-8) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.By Rev. Clint Smith