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    The Will Of God For Individuals Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 5,268 views

    God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

    Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God For The Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 29, 2012
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    God's will for the church is for us to be the bride and body. As the bride we experience Him. As His body we exalt Him.

    Intro: Paul was very clear that the redemption, adoption, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the church was to bring glory to God. Ephesians 1:6,12,14. (Read) Our main goal and vision is to 1 Corinthians 10:13 “whether then you eat or you drink do all to the glory of God.” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 6, 2012
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    Should we say "lost" is it another one of those words that are archaic and out of date? No the parable ofthe lost sheep, coin, and son show that God's heart is in seeking, desiring to find the lost. God's will for the lost is clear. His will for the c

    Intro: God’s will for the lost is that none should perish that all should come to repentance. This is 2 Peter 3.9. God’s Word translation gives a wonderfully clear picture of God’s will for people that are separated from Him by sin. “The Lord isn't slow to do what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bring The Reign Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 6, 2012
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     | 4,761 views

    What results does the Lord ship of Jesus bring to the life of His followers? Are their priorities and practices that come from the working of the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus' saints/disciples.

    Mark Driscol “Men are prone to chauvinism or cowardice, too little or too much.” What we need to be prone to is Christlikeness. How do we do that? Make the kingdom of God, the reign of Christ your priority. Matthew 6:33 “but seek first His kingdom (reign/rule) and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God In 3d Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 16, 2012
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    God clearly reveals Himself. We as those called to seek Him with all our hearts need to look for His clear revelation not our own personal opinion as to how He is revealed. Our biblical heart is made up of our intellect, emotions, and our will. We were

    Intro: One of the greatest things about the Bible is that it never argues God. It clearly communicates and reveals the God of History. This God who is revealed in the Bible is bigger, more intelligent, more powerful, and definitely a lot better than we are. Augustine of Hippo said in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010
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    There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

    ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Evangelism Should Work Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 3,586 views

    many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

    How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Present The Gospel

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 14, 2010
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     | 4,400 views

    Presenting the gospel is not complicated simply present the truth.

    How to present the Gospel I Cor. 2:1-5 Plain Speech: One of the problems with communicating the gospel today is human wisdom, intellect, human reasoning And our challenge is communicating it in a way that it can be received This is what Paul continues to argue in chapter 2 when he says “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010
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    You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

    What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Evangelism: How To

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010
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     | 4,950 views

    sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

    Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Character Trait 9: Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 25, 2013
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     | 6,090 views

    Joy is one of the essential marks of God’s Spirit ruling and reigning in us. Read this sermon to find out how joy will grow in us as we apply the principles taught in God's word about Joy!

    Intro: Joy is not syrupy or sappy, sentimental or seasonal. Joy is not happiness, because happiness depends on what happens to you. Joy is also not the absence of sorrow. Joy is a vivid emotion of pleasure or state of being highly delighted. Where does this state or emotion come from? Joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Trait 10: A Healthy Church Is A Worshipping Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2013
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     | 5,390 views

    Worship is announcing and affirming God’s worth. Why is Jesus worthy of bowing our lives before Jesus in worhsip? He is God and He alone died for our sins, defeated death, hell and the grave and invites us to worship Him alone!

    Intro: Have you heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before the offering was taken. This upset a four year old who asked her mother, "Why is he talking before he gets paid?" (The child had a misunderstanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 4,501 views

    Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

    Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,493 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
     | 6,770 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