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    Hope Waits Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
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     | 19,361 views

    When Jesus died the disciples had to wait for the promise of the Father. None of us like to wait. If we are willing to wait we will discover hope waits in order to develop us!

    Intro: How many of you like to wait? I will just be honest I don’t like it at all. In fact I do everything I can to keep from waiting. I try to calculate in my non-mathematical head which Wal-Mart line will be the quickest and in my hurry I end up choosing the wrong one. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Dies Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
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    Hopelessness comes from misunderstanding the cross. There is no beauty in the cross to the carnal man. Once conviction of sin and confession of Jesus as Lord happens there is hope.

    Intro: Our world seems hopeless in many ways. Economically, politically, racially, stock market woes, natural disasters. From a purely worldly standpoint there seems to be no reason to hope. The disciples of Jesus felt much the same way. Even though Jesus had told them again and again what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Begins Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
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    The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

    Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...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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     | 5,469 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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    Contentment The Solution For Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 6, 2016
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     | 6,844 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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    Disarming Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016
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     | 6,079 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

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    Let Jesus Build Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 14, 2016
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     | 4,068 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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    Let Jesus Build Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 3, 2016
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     | 7,016 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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    'tis The Season To Be Expectant And Jubilant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 3, 2016
     | 5,975 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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    'tis The Season To Be Abundant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2015
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     | 6,635 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 Welcome Jesus Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015
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     | 7,138 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 Extravagant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2015
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     | 3,893 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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    The Worship Of A Worthy Walk Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015
     | 5,032 views

    Good works have a great misunderstanding across the various denominations of the church today. Paul prays that we will live a life worth of God and be fruitful in every good work. He challenges us to live differently than the world around us.

    Intro: Today we honor our veterans. If we are to truly honor them then we will follow their example of sacrifice and service for the good of our nation. Psalm 33:12 “Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people he has chosen to be His own possession!” We will never be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015
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     | 9,379 views

    Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

    Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worship Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2015
     | 5,296 views

    Prayer is an ultimate way to bow down before God.

    Intro: Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. After a while he emerged and informed his mother that he had thought it over and then said a prayer. "Fine", said the pleased mother. "If you ask God to help you not misbehave, He will help you." "Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist