Sermons on Billy Washington:

Stephen: A Man Of Godly Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 17, 2005

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

Observing The Ordinances

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 20, 2003

This message deals with both Communion and Baptism.

INTRODUCTION We believe, as a New Testament Church, that there are two ordinances that God gave to the Church to observe. Both of them are mentioned in the text today as being practiced by the first Church at Jerusalem. They are baptism (41) and the Lord’s Supper (42, 46). Likewise we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Silver Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 21, 2003

2nd Message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message deals with the second illustration in the parable, that of the Lost Silver.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we started a study on Luke chapter 15, “God’s Lost and Found”. We looked at the fact that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable that illustrates God’s love for those that are unlovable. In this parable are three examples of Jesus affirming His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of The Redeemer's Return

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 24, 2003

"In the twinkling of an eye" the Lord Jesus is going to return for His people. What’s going to take place in that fraction-of-a-fraction of a second? This message lists several things.

INTRODUCTION: The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent (it could happen at any moment). We believe that there is nothing else that needs to happen before that day when the trumpet sounds and we’ll be taken up to spend eternity with our Saviour. Our text reminds us that His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 7, 2003

Third message in the series "God’s Lost and Found from Luke 15. This message deals with the prodigal son and the fact that when we stray awy from God we don’t cease being His child. He welcomes us home with open arms.

We started, several weeks ago, a series of messages on God’s Lost and Found from Luke chapter 15. We came to realize that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable with three different parts, or examples that each illustrates the love of the Lord Jesus for those that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Beginning

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God is revealed even in the first verse of the Bible. He is revealed as Creator, As Redeemer, and Sustainer.

Intro: Genesis is a book of beginnings. Of the heaven and earth, of light and darkness, of seas and skies, land and vegetation, moon and stars, sea and air and land animals, of human beings, of sin and redemption, of life and death, of blessing and cursing, of marriage and family, and the list ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That God Will Bless

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 11, 2007

God wants to bless His church so that Others will see his greatness. The Church God will bless has the proper foundation, the proper fromation, and perservering faithfulness.

Intro: Jesus as the most important question anyone can ever ask. Who do you say that I am? Peter who normally suffers from foot in mouth disease gets a chance to shine. As the spokesman of the disciples he stands up and says you are the Christ the Son of the living God. Jesus not only tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation: Uncovering What God Is Doing

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2006

God is revealing Himself in the book of revelation. As He and His plans are uncovered for Sentencing Sinners and Rewarding the righteous the book uncovers who we are. The introduction shows us that It is a book that reveals, reports and rewards

Intro: The book of the revelation is a book that uncovers God in all His divine grace and mercy. Even more powerfully it displays His Justice and Judgment of a world corrupt and broken by sin. It is a divine call for any who have not yet received Jesus as Lord and Savior to take hold of His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Endless Peace Of The Gospels: Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 24, 2006

The centerpiece of the gospels is the cross. The masterpiece of the gopsels is the resurection. The centerpiece and the masterpiece when accepted lead to the Endless peace of the Gospels: A reltionship with God

Intro: Peace, it seems like a fairy tale. Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados. How can there be peace? It seems the longer our lives last the more chaotic our lives become. Have you ever thought that the rise in conflict both at home and abroad is due to the absence of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Worship

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006

This a challenge to believers to bring God Back to the center of our lives

A Call to Worship I Chronicles 15-16 Create/Prepare a Place for worship 1 After David had constructed buildings for himself in the City of David, he prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it. He acknowledged the presence of God For the first time the service of praise was now ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Garments Of Righteousness

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2006

The garment of Righteousness protects us from the tactics of the evil one

The Garment of Righteousness Ephesians 4: 17-32 Syrianna……Arabs Righteousness Position-State of being Rom.4:6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian Church

A Promise For Everyday

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

A reminder that God promises strength for each day

A Promise for Everyday Deuteronomy 33:25 Tonight for a little while I would like us to ponder the promise in the text WHAT THIS PROMISE IS NOT. 1. It has no direct relation to the past — no power of retrieval and recovery. The past is the past and there is nothing you can do to change ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Stay In Crete

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

To Encourage the minister to remain in the place where is assigned

“Mission Possible” Titus 1:4-5, 3:1-7 Tit 1:4-5 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

To Love Honor And Obey Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 12, 2006

Keys to a successful marriage

To Love, Honor, and Obey? Ephesians 5: 21-28 What is the Primary Source of problems in the Marriage? As Paul wrote these words family life in the Roman Empire was in a shambles, divorce and adultery were running rampant and marriage was in danger of a complete and utter breakdown. Men didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is The Center Of Your Universe

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

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