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    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 14, 2014
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     | 10,247 views

    The devil gets to us most effectively through the gateway of our minds. On the battlefield of life we must have our heads protected to ward of our enemies deadly blows. The helmet protects our thoughts but it also perfects our thoughts.

    Intro: Do you ever think about what you think about? No. Usually we just think. Turn to a friend and tell them the last thing you thought about last night before falling asleep and the first thing you thought about this morning. Sometimes we have very little control over our thoughts; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    The Sword of the Spirit is the personal and precise words of Jesus to us. It is the gospel but it is more. It is part of the living words that Jesus speaks to us as we abide and listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd.

    Intro: Have you ever heard, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me?” Maybe the devil was the one who coined this phrase. You and I both know the power that words have. What we are going to find in Spiritual warfare the only thing that will harm the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014
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     | 6,195 views

    Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

    Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Entrance Of The King

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 13, 2014
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     | 6,508 views

    Jesus kingdom message is centered on the cross. It brings change to the lives of the hearts and the lives of people he enters.

    Intro: Jesus is coming into Jerusalem 6 days before the most important celebration for the Jews. The city is flooded with pilgrims making their way to celebrate the Passover. In the Passover they remember their pain and bitterness in captivity in Egypt and God’s deliverance promises. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By A New Standard Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,980 views

    Paul called the Ephesians to put off the old and put on the new. He is calling us to live by the new standard of Christ.

    Intro: We learned early on of the riches we have in Jesus. We are adopted and sealed as sons. No one can take away our inheritance because God sealed it with His precious Holy Spirit. We have every heavenly blessing in Christ. We are now continuing to learn about our responsibilities in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Foreign Mother Full Of Faith

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,578 views

    In the passage today we see a mother determined to get to Jesus on behalf of her afflicted child. We need mothers like this in our world. We also need to honor the mothers we have like this.

    Intro: When Robert Ingersoll, the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As they walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he knocked the props out from under Christianity, didn’t he?” The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment The Solution For Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 6, 2016
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     | 7,653 views

    Hebrews tells us that Jesus is better. When we are content in Jesus our fears fade and our faith is fortified. Find out what amazing results happen when we learn to be satisfied with Jesus!

    Intro: A man said to his wife just before an important engagement, "I'm so nervous, I've got sweaty palms and a dry mouth." His wife replied, "Then why don't you lick your palms?" - See more at: http://hotsermons.com/sermon-illustrations/sermon-illustrations-fear.html#sthash.TkVMYHyc.dpuf That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence: God's Replacement For Our Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 21, 2016
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     | 5,999 views

    God wants to replace our anxiety with confidence. God wants us to trust Him more than we fear people or circumstances.

    Intro: According to the February 10, 2015 Huffington Post blot Valentine’s Day is big business. It grosses 17 Billion dollars. That is somewhere near 140.00 per person. I am so glad that God didn’t just buy us chocolate and flowers to show that He loved us. When we hear the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 4,496 views

    There is much excess and waste in the church especially in the west. It is time for us to be excessive in worship, forgiveness, caring for others, self-control, stewardship and thankfulness. Learn the difference between sinful excess and righteous exces

    Intro: A woman bought an extravagant dress, and the husband asked why did it have to be so expensive, She said the devil made me buy it, The husband asked, why didn’t you say get behind me Satan?, The woman said, I did and he said it looked as good in the front as it did in the back, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Welcome Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015
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     | 8,308 views

    With the craziness of the advertised and commercialized season of Christmas surrounding us it is easy to miss the reason for the season. Welcome tinsel and lights presents and people but we must be sure to Welcome Jesus!

    Read John 1:1-11. (focus on 10 and 11) John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own people[g] did not receive Him. HCSB John 1:11 The light came to His own people, and His own people didn’t welcome Him. CEB Intro: Help me finish this sentence, Tis the season to be ______________! In the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Be Abundant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,424 views

    One of the greatest Christmas promises given to us is the promise of a full or abundant life. What hinders and what helps us be abundant? You'll have to unwrap this message and find out!

    : A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 2, 2016
     | 6,866 views

    Our expectations can bring limitations on people or on God. Jesus works in the realm of faith. He freely limits Himself based on our expectations of Him. It is our expectations of His faithfulness that create and sustain Joy in us.

    Intro: Harvard social psychologist Robert Rosenthal’s classic did a study of children to see how they responded to expectations. All the children in one San Francisco grade school were given a standard I.Q. test at the beginning of the school year. The teachers were told the test could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Jesus Build Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    Jesus promised to build His church not out of brick and mortar but out of flesh and blood. He builds HIs using living stones. What tools does Jesus use in order to build His Church. Are we helping or hindering the master builder. Find out inside.

    Intro: Jesus promised to build His church. Matthew 16:13-18 He made it clear that He would build His church. He builds it on the confession that He is Lord. But what type of building is He building and what type of materials is He using? Jesus is building a spiritual temple and a holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Jesus Build Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,596 views

    Part 2 of Jesus promising to build His Church. We are dead dirt what tools does Jesus use to make us living stones?

    Intro: A little bit of review. The big thing we were told last week is that Jesus made a promise. We already know that Jesus is a promise keeper. Our God is a promise keeping God. He promised in the moment that you chose to rebel and sin you will die. Every single day almost every minute that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disarming Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,856 views

    Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

    Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist