A Transforming Word

I once heard of a radio program that was on the brink of collapse, testing how many listeners it actually had. Over the course of six months, they aired a message telling listeners to call a certain number for a free gift. Want to guess how many calls they got? Zero. Who would turn down a free gift?! In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that people turn down gifts all the time, but none more pr...

In the movie The Princess Bride , you see three distinct personalities coming together to complete one mission. Vizzini represented the brains, Fezzik represented the brawn, and the beloved Inigo Montoya brought balance. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that the church is full of people who look different than you, and that’s okay. You can work with them, each of you with your own unique pa...

Isn’t it interesting how different water and oil are? One smothers flames and one welcomes them. They have different densities and cannot naturally mix. They are quite literally polar opposites. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that God’s ways and the world’s ways are like oil and water. They do not naturally mix. God has given you a message of peace, hope, and love, yet somehow the world f...

In the military, soldiers are trained over and over how to react in certain scenarios, whether it’s gas mask training or escaping a submerged helicopter. The idea is that the more reps they have in a controlled environment, the better their chance of survival. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that, as a Christian, you can see evidence of how God has been training you when you get into a situation that w...

I’m a big dog guy. I love golden retrievers, mastiffs, German shepherds, Aussies, mutts… pretty much anything. However, there’s one breed that I’ve never quite connected with. They are the meanest… the baddest… and the smallest. Chihuahuas. They always seem so angry at everything. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that some Christians are like chihuahuas in a sense. They are always looking t...

“Thank you” is one of the most basic building blocks of communication. It’s how we acknowledge the efforts someone went through. It’s how we show gratitude for their thoughtfulness or sacrifice. Even when spoken simply in passing, it’s how we let others know they are seen. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches about the greatest gift… the greatest sacrifice ever made. How can you say “thank you”...

Have you ever been given an assignment at work that you didn’t want to do? Maybe you had to do a complete inventory of all the machinery, or perhaps you had to go unclog that toilet. Maybe it was dealing with an important but difficult client. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that Jesus had an important assignment, and while He may not have loved every part of it, He thought the end goal wa...

Too often, parents raise their children with a “Do as I say, not as I do” mentality. But what kind of example does that leave? Don’t actions speak louder than words? So why would we expect anyone else to behave in a way that we ourselves don’t behave? In his message today, Pastor Bill urges you to get real with God so that you can pour into the lives of others. You can’t give what you don’t have....

There’s an old saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” And if you’ve ever tried to help someone out who didn’t want to be helped, then you know exactly what that means. You can show others what the right thing to do is, but they still have to make that choice for themselves. In today’s message, Pastor Bill tells you that you should always pray for deliverance in peop...

Having children of your own changes your world completely. No matter what else you have going on in your life, you now have other human lives that are intertwined with your own. And when it comes to your own children, is there anything that you wouldn’t do for them? In his message today, Pastor Bill expresses with you the helplessness you would feel when it comes to your children going through dif...

I think we’ve all seen pictures of some incredible places around the world, like Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower, or the Grand Canyon. But isn’t there a big difference between seeing a picture and going there for yourself? If you’ve ever traveled to see and experience one of these sights with your own eyes, I guarantee you that it’s something you’ll remember. In today’s message, Pastor Bill shares wi...

Oh man, these days with social media, you can really start to feel like a loser sometimes. When you start seeing all these influencers with their posts about their perfect lives, it can really make you feel inadequate. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that God isn’t looking for you to be perfect, just available. He’ll do a work in your life despite your flaws, and use you for the...

If we touch something hot, our immediate reaction is to jerk our hand away. Why? It’s our nervous system warning us of danger. If , for some reason, we weren’t able to feel the heat, then we might inadvertently stick our hand directly into the fire and get seriously burned. In his message today, Pastor Bill warns you not to ignore the conviction of the Holy Spirit in your life. The longer you igno...

We all have hopes and dreams in life. For some people, that’s just as simple as living their best life now. Others have the whole thing planned out; a five-year plan, a ten-year plan, all the way down to the T. But as Pastor Bill points out in his message today, Christ calls you to deny yourself, take up your Cross, and follow Him. Could you do it? Could you trade in your “best life now” in exchan...

You know, there are some careers that take a lot of devotion to pursue. Think about becoming a doctor; it typically takes around eight years of college education. And then if you want to specialize in something, you may need another four or more years. It takes a lot of time and attention to achieve a goal like that. In his message today, Pastor Bill tells you that when you pursue Christ, you shou...

What if I made you some cookies and you asked, “Well, what did you put in them?” And I said, “You know, a little bit of dirt, some mud, and some tree bark and a few weeds…” You’d be pretty taken aback by that, wouldn’t you? Why? Because you know that cookies are usually made with eggs, flour, and sugar… In Pastor Bill’s message today, he wants you to know that there’s only one Truth, and that’s Go...

What if you walked into a gym and everyone was lounging on couches, eating donuts and ice cream, and watching TV? What kind of gym would that be? “Oh, we just wanted to get people in, so we changed a few things to make it more appealing.” That’s not a gym anymore at that point. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when you change the message of the Church to fit culture, then it’...

Have you ever had a perfect day? I’m talking about a day when you didn’t make a single mistake. You didn’t stumble over your words; you didn’t forget anything; everything you did, you got right the first time without any errors whatsoever… In today’s message, Pastor Bill points out that even on your best day, you still make mistakes… that’s why you need Jesus. Jesus DID live a perfect life, and so...

Everyone these days has an opinion on just about everything. Politics, sports, health, fitness, religion… No matter what the subject is, you’re going to find varying opinions. But just because everyone has something to say doesn’t mean that everyone’s right. In his message today, Pastor Bill challenges you with the most important question you’ll ever be asked : “Who is Jesus to you?” Was He just a...

You’ll hear the phrase “on-the-job training” quite often. It is one of the scariest, but most effective ways to learn a task. Studying books and the theoretical side of a trade is good, but the trial and error of being in the field works best. It tests and humbles you. However, that humility is where the growth occurs. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that life, too, will humble you. In tha...

Would you call yourself a people pleaser? Many would. Humans have such a strong desire to make others like them, which causes many people to feel sick to their stomach when they let someone down. Here’s some unfortunate news: You will let someone down whether you like it or not. It’s just part of life. They will have expectations you simply can’t meet. In today’s message, Pastor Bill gives you a b...

Sometimes I have a hard time trusting others. Not because I think they are dishonest, but rather because I feel the need to do the task myself. I’m not sure whether that stems from wanting to be in control or out of worry that I didn’t communicate expectations well enough. In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that we need to do the hard thing. He teaches that you’re to trust in God and let...

When my dad was fresh out of high school, he took a job with a local welding company. It took many hours, plenty of sweat, and I’m sure an injury or two, but he eventually became part of the team that helped to build one of the rockets NASA used for their space missions. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that when you are faithful to serve in the ways God has called you to, He will use your...

Every one of us has a strong desire to succeed in life. We want a blossoming career, financial peace, and a healthy social life. Too often, though, we pursue our own desires and forget that we shouldn’t actually be the ones in charge. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that when you pursue God and make Him the boss, then He will provide you with everything you ever need. It may not look the w...

Getting hurt is never fun, especially physically. It could be a broken bone, a torn ACL, or eye problems. We can go a little deeper; it could be cancer, a terminal sickness, or severe chronic pain. There is another thing that gets left out, which is the spiritual healing you need. Today, Pastor Bill shares that people might need physical healing at different times in life, but we all need spiritua...