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    Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 4,861 views

    Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

    Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Trait: Devotion To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2013
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    God has offered to us intense intimacy and amazing power through prayer. The key to our churches being kingdom minded and eternally effective is are we willing? Are you willing to invest in the most the chruch can do.

    Intro: Remember that the church is not built strong and healthy by accident. It is also no accident that there are so many churches that are not strong or healthy in the 21 century. I believe there is one major reason that the church in the west is so weak and unstable. It is a lack of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Trait: Humility Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 3, 2013
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     | 5,950 views

    Humility goes hand in had with a healthy church. A church that makes little of themselves can make much of God. What is humilty and how can we practically be humble?

    Intro: On Christmas afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, "Boy! Am I ever tried." Her husband looked over at her & said, "I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, & give a total of five sermons. Why are you so tired?" "Dearest," she replied, "I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,060 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2013
     | 5,571 views

    Paul reminds us there is one reason to be glad, the grace, mercy, and forgiveness purchased by Jesus Christ. He is also calling us to beware. The devil steals, kills, and tries to destroy joy. Be glad about Jesus beware of the joy stealers.

    Intro: Alien cover ups, Kennedy conspiracy, Kardashians, Kanye, Beyoncé and royal babies. What we discover is that our world is full of people with itching ears for something new, something they have never heard before. It amazes me that people seem to come to conferences, classes and revivals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Peace

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013
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    Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

    Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For God's Intervention

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2013
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     | 6,480 views

    Have you ever known someone who needs an intervention to prevent damage or destruction? This describes what will happen if God's people in America do not wake up from our sleep and repent of our wicked ways. We need an intervention.

    Intro: This is an excerpt from the Daily Chronicle December 13, 1904 William Stead reports, “Employers tell me that the quality of the work the miners are putting in has improved. Waste is less, men to go their daily toil with a new spirit of gladness in their labour. In the long dim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,418 views

    Paul penned this letter to the Philippians from a prison. Yet he was overjoyed at how God was his adverse circumstances to advance the Gospel. Paul's joy was completely centered in His realtionship with Jesus.

    Intro: An old dog was watching a young dog chase his tail. The young dog stopped to rest, and told the older dog, “I believe happiness is in my tail, and if I catch it, then I will have happiness!” The older, wiser dog said, “I caught mine once. . . and I found out that happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013
     | 6,722 views

    Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

    Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Until You Die Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 20, 2013
     | 7,502 views

    Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. How are we to face similar fearful times as followers of Jesus. Paul teaches us the key to this with just a short sentence. "For me to live is Christ."

    Intro: Paul was in prison and the Philippians were in poverty. Have you ever wondered how some face fearful times with such faith. Paul is giving clear encouragement to us today. Our faith will overcome fearful times when we discover Jesus doesn’t add to our life He is our life. We as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Memorial Of A Worthy Walk Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2013
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     | 8,607 views

    God is no longer looking for stone memorials that were lifted up in the Old Covenant. He wants living stones as a holy nation of priests lifting up holy lives as a memorial to His greatness.

    Intro: A man came to the Baptist Church and asked to see the pastor. “Pastor,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Pastor said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Baptists don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Together For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 3, 2013
     | 5,897 views

    Unity in the Body of Christ goes beyond fondness for the people of Christ. It is a supernatural work that results in surrendering our rights for the sake of others. Learn the essentials and the expressions of unity in this message.

    Intro: Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and asked, “What are we going to do?” Tonto replied, “What you mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Decisions Daddies Make

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013
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     | 3,582 views

    The decisiosn we make define our life and determine our destiny. Genesis three shows us the decisions of two daddies. We see Adams destructive decision and Gods redemptive decision.

    Intro: Genesis is a wonderful book of beginnings. It carries some amazing truths. We find out what sport God likes best. In the big inning God created the heavens and the earth so he must like baseball best. We find His favorite state Noah looked out of the Arkansas. Really God is no respecter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responsibility Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013
     | 8,243 views

    As followers of Christ acting naturally will lead to falling and failing. Our old nature tends toward rebellion not obedience. Paul is encouraging us to fuflill our responsiblity and cooperate with God to grow and mature in Christ.

    Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, "Little girl, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're wearing? It was an ugly, wooden thing." To which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012
     | 4,417 views

    Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

    Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist