Sermons on Billy Washington:

Are You A Stoner?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2005

The Gospel of John is a gospel devoted to life in Christ. 36 times the greek word Zoe is used in the book. It makes it that much more sad that in Ch 8 we see pharisees brining a woman to the life and light to have her condemend. Contrasts the stoners s

Intro: The Gospel of John is a book about life. You say what? I thought is a book showing Jesus in all His glorious power as the Son of God. But what do we find the purpose of the book to be? John 20.31 “These have been written (miracles and signs) so that you may believe that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfullness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2004

Sermon reminding us of the command to thankful in all things. One of the greatest reason our witness can be weakened or destroyed is an ungrateful spirit.

Something I found on the internet Tired of making resolutions year after year that you never keep? Why not promise to do something you can actually accomplish? Here are some resolutions that you can use as a starting point: 1. Gain weight. At least 30 pounds. 2. Stop exercising. Waste of time. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Service

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 28, 2004

Explanation of Service as parralleled by the Soldiers of our nation. Calling on the church as well as non-belivers to make a choice, join up, and finally make sacrifices for the betterment of Gods Kingdom.

Question of the Day: How many of us serve or have served in the Untied States Armed Forces. Now how many know who times 2003 Person of the year was? Answer: US Soldier. 1. What did these individuals have to do to serve. (4 things I See) a) A choice must be made ( to serve or not to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Pray

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004

Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dieing To Live

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004

The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004

Our country is slowly haveing every vestige of in God we trust removed. We must stand and dare to be a daniel so that our children, and grandchildren can come to know the one true living God.

INTRO: What do we know about Daniel?? He lived in a time much like our own. How you say. He was of course taken from His home in Israel at a young age or in his youth we find out in Daniel 1.4-6. You say how on earth then is his time like our own. I am so glad you asked. Along with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear God's Voice?!

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

Understanding that God is speaking to us. His voice speaks to us with Power, instruction, correction, and compassion. God want’s whats best for us but like normal children we aren’t listening.

Can You Hear God’s Voice Intro: How many would say their lives are hectic today? Things that make life hectic. (possesions, relationships, attitudes, jobs) Almost everything in our lives causes interruption, confusion, sometimes depression, and heavy burdens. What has happened? Bro Billy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen God?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

Getting a Vision of the Holy and Exalted God changes people. The Glory of God should kill us but instead reveals our need for Him.

Have you seen God? I. I Saw a. Get a vision of who God is! i. Holy ii. Righteous iii. Merciful iv. Mighty v. Judge – Just— b. A Vision of God’s Glory II. A Vision of God Reveals our Sin a. 6.5 Woe is me i. unclean 1. He realized that He was a dirty shirt in the presence of God. ii. I have seen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

The tongue has been given the title strongest muscle in the Body! Why then don’t we have the "strength" to control it?

Taming The Tongue The tongue of the human body is a very specialized organ. It is used for two distinct purposes. One is for eating. In eating the tongue is used in tasting as well as (did you know digestion). In digestion the tongue crushes food against the mouth, and also moves the food ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

Falsnesss Of Forsakenness

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 26, 2004

Relaying the truth that God never leaves us. More often in life we desert HIm.

The Falseness of Forsakenness Have you ever been so low you thought all there was left for you in this world is death? The idea that there is no hope all is lost and all you can do is end the pain. Don’t think you are alone. Many people have been down the road of feeling forsaken. Today I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 13:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Names And Titles Of Christ!!! Series

Contributed by Billy Williams on May 16, 2005

Have you Ever woundered what the bible calls christ? even in the old test. This sermon will show you and see why we should love him even more.

Names and Titles of Christ 1. The following list is of names and titles given specifically to our Lord Jesus. The more we study this list, the more we will understand who Jesus really is. How can we help but love Him? All Scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. ADAM: (1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gods Covenant With Abraham

Contributed by Billy Williams on May 16, 2005

Gods Covenant with Abraham, This Will explain why there is so much wars and fighting in the middle east.!!!!!

GODS COVENANT WITH ABRAHAM The unsolvable problem: this is what exists in the Middle East since Israel’s rebirth. You may wonder what is meant by this statement. It is referring to the intense hatred of the Arabs toward the Jews. The Arabs claim the land that Israel now occupies is theirs. They ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Will Always Bring You Out!!!!

Contributed by Billy Williams on May 16, 2005

Allow God to bring you out of your situation, no matter how big or small it may seem that it is.

GOD WILL ALWAYS BRING YOU OUT PSALMS 22 Hebrews 13: 5 - many times we as Christians think that God is so far away when he is the closest he has ever been. *Job 1:6–12 Job 1:10 says “ hast not thou made a hedge about him and about his house and ab out all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible