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The Church Marching On Toward Its Destiny

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many toda

Intro: God had a vision for the Church when He created it. Jesus said in Acts 1.8. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Many today will talk about the spirit moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Service: The Great Difference Maker

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,950 views

All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

based on 70 ratings

| 14,374 views

In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived an abundant overcoming life that we too can live a life of peace, power, and purp

Intro: In the story of Stephen we see that when we are empowered by the Holy Spirit of God we can confront and confound our culture. It is by the same character that Stephen lived and abundant overcoming life that we too can life a life of peace, power, and purpose. Stephen is the hinge in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Of Above And Beyond

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 6,391 views

When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Truth About Idol's: Tearing Down Americas False Idols

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 28, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 8,367 views

Idolatry is not just bowing down or offering sacrifices to a false God. It is anything that takes your trust and or loyalty away from the true living God. Idolary is at oppostion and inconsittent with Jesus, Idolatry is participation with demons, Idolatr

Intro: When we think about Idol worship in America I would think that most people think of Native American Totem poles, Buddhists, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks and Romans. Idolatry is not limited to simply bowing down before graven images, or burning incense or offering gifts to a physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Condition, The Cure, & The Crowd

Contributed by Billy Short on Sep 29, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 8,194 views

The greatest need of the church is revival. Are we willing to press through the crowd and place our selves at the feet of Jesus to receive it.

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Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Center Of Your Universe

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 2,879 views

Our society says that we should focus on our self. Reaching our highest potential, getting all we can out of life. Paul however tells us that life should be Son centered. 3 types of people with 3 different Goals only one fufills lifes purpose centering

Intro: Something about Copernicus and goals. Aristotle and Ptolemy among others (including the RCC) adhered to the Earth centered model of our galaxy However when someone gets comfortable there is always called in (it seems) an agent of change. Along comes Copernicus he was not willing to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,803 views

Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Applying Our Freedom For God's Glory

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 9,080 views

We are created to give God glory. In the perfect law of liberty our ability to choose to give glory to God and honor Him or reject Him. A simple look at how we can use our liberty for His glory.

Intro: How many can remember Patrick Henry’s words? “Give me Liberty or Give me death.” There is much tied up in His words. Most often we think of liberty as something that allows us to choose to do the things we want. But we will find in the passage tonight liberty is also given to us so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 5,347 views

We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Crown Jesus On His Birthday?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,410 views

This is the time of year to remember we are to decorate our heart with the love of God. We can crown Christ king of our hearts.

Intro: How do many crown Jesus today? Many crown him with the title teacher, prophet. We don’t think much this time of year how we should crown the Wonderful counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. In this time of presents and pageantry, family and friends, gifts and giving do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 5,063 views

If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Loser

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 7,913 views

The path in the Christian life to gain is loss. Up is down, and down is up. To know Christ we must look at other things in our life as rubbish, dung, loss.

Intro: The Biggest loser is one of the hottest new reality shows. This is what TV.com had to say about the show, “this compelling new weight-loss reality drama in which two celebrity fitness trainers join with top health experts to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Answer For Anxiety

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 5, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 7,296 views

The biblical answer for Anxiety. Seek first God’s Kingdom. Be anxious for nothing by being prayerful about everything.

Intro: How many of you woke up today and said to yourself, “Today self I think I will have a hot cup of anxiety, some fried anxiety as well as a piece of toasted anxiety.” Well of course probably none of you! But the reality is that anxiety as we commonly use the term is a part of many Americans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Devices Of The Devil: Apprehension Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 17, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 4,514 views

The devil wants us to be afraid. He does not want us to have healthy fear of events and our environment around us. He wants us to be debilitated by fear of life and living. What will set us free from this. Realizing that God does not give a spirit of

Intro: We began our study of the devices of the Devil with deception. Satan is the father of lies and wants to keep you from the truth of salvation in Jesus finished work on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Deception is his chief device and he has had at least thousands of years to ply ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

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