A Future and a Hope Podcast

God will show Himself real to anyone who seeks Him out. He's looking for people that are ready to follow Him and do what He says and go where He leads. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to trust that God will move in your heart when you focus on Him. When your attention is on Him and you give your life to Him as a vessel for Him to work through, He'll do it. If you want to see God move i...

There's nothing more desperate than how much everyone needs God's grace and forgiveness. And when you ask God to forgive you of any and all of your sins, He always will. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that unfortunately, some who come to Christ never keep maturing in Him and wind up back in their old hurtful ways they used to live in. If His Spirit is really alive and active in you, then y...

True joy doesn't come from making a lot of money. It doesn't come from a better house or car or situations that happen around you. True joy that lasts forever can only be found in one place, and that's from Jesus. The peace in your soul that you can experience is beyond anything the world can ever offer. Today, Pastor Bill's going to ask you the question: if you haven't been healed and forgiven by...

Real heart transformation comes from the revelation of Jesus! Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that sometimes the best thing that you can do for someone is to pray that Jesus would be revealed to them. That they would become aware of the presence of Jesus in their lives. And that they would receive Him. Pastor Bill explains, that as humans we are only capable of helping so much. But God...

Do you believe that you're called by God to His ministry? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you the misconception of some people about being called to minister. As Christ-followers, the ministry is not just for pastors or certain leadership figures within the local church. No, Pastor Bill explains, that ministry is a calling of all of the disciples of Jesus. What that looks like...

God loves you too much to keep you as you are! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he explains to you that the Lord loves you just as you are. You could never do another thing in your life and His love for you wouldn't change. However, Pastor Bill also makes the point that God is in the business of transformation. And it's because of God's great love for you that He doesn't leave yo...

You are a precious and beloved child of the Highest God! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he reminds you of the inheritance that you have in Christ Jesus. Jesus died so that you might live abundantly and free with Him. You are not to be a slave to religion. Pastor Bill explains that religion puts you in bondage. But Jesus sets you free. Jesus says that His way is easy and that His burden is li...

Do you feel like the Lord is far off? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you that sometimes it can feel like God's presence is far away. However, know that this is never true. God promises within His Word to never leave or forsake you. He is always with you no matter what. However, Pastor Bill explains, that we are the ones who actually can be distant from God and Hi...

Are you open to the plans and directions God has for you? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to be intentional about being open to what God wants you to do. Where He desires for you to go. And the people He would like for you to meet. Pastor Bill explains that the Holy Spirit is always leading and guiding Jesus. But are you open and do you make time to hear from Him? Spend time...

Don't underestimate the power of one! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you that the family of God is primarily built by one person at a time. It's not always huge waves of people entering the family. However, God can and has had that happen. But Pastor Bill explains to you, that more times than not it's usually one faithful Christ follower ushering in another one at a...

Who you are in the eyes of the Lord is what matters the most! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to spend time with the Lord asking Him to reveal how He sees you. Who does God say that you are? What are the gifts that He's placed within you? Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of receiving our identity from the Lord. This world, people, and the enemy will have all sorts of th...

Beware of false teachers! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about false teaching. False teaching is anything or anyone that adds to or subtracts from the Word of God. Satan is very sneaky. He will disguise everything that is against God as if it's good. Pastor Bill reminds you, that Satan at one point appeared as an angel of light. Keep listening to the Holy Spirit...

Did you know that whoever is in Christ has become a new creation? Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that God is not after behavior modification. He's after radical heart transformation. God can take lives that seemed at one point to be going down a terrible path of destruction. And give them a heart that is tender towards Him and His will upon the earth! Pastor Bill encourages you, to ne...

Are you in a season of refinement? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to keep moving within this season. Remember that refinement is a good thing. Especially when it's an ordained season by God. Pastor Bill explains, that when God refines you it's a holy work. He is working to refine you more and more into His likeness. God loves you too much to always leave you as you are. He...

Are you struggling to ever feel fully satisfied? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about trying to find fulfillment within this world. When you look to the world and imperfect people to find satisfaction, you'll always be left disappointed. This is because you were meant for so much more than what this broken world has to offer. Pastor Bill explains that you are mea...

As Christians, we aren’t instantly protected from Satan’s schemes when we give our life to Him. It’s true that God is always there for us through our most vulnerable times, but this doesn’t mean that we’re any less susceptible to Satan’s destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be proactive in keeping sin away from your life. Satan will never stop working to...

As Christians in our world today, it’s safe to say that you know someone who has left God behind. Often times this is due to the constant pressures from society to hold up its values, the negative Christian media portrayals, and religion at large being viewed as a thing of the past. Today in his message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that even when the going gets difficult in your walk with Jesus,...

Have you ever been so caught up in the busyness of life that you get tunnel vision? Are there times when you can’t stop yourself from fixating on insignificant details of life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that instead of making yourself the focal point of everything you do, look to God. If you want to stop wasting energy on your own issues and stop letting your relationships...

In our society today, many people view the church as a building full of people who are faking it. The word is instantly associated with people who are doing good things only because of strict rules or for personal gain. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When you find a body of believers who are committed to God’s plan instead of...

In the midst of all the hectic things going on in our world, have you ever felt lost in the fray? Have you ever felt like you were being held back from reaching your full potential with no understanding of why? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when you accept Jesus into your life, you are set free from the burdens and negativity of this world. The more you try to set yourself...

Good versus Evil. It's more than a Hollywood plot for the latest flick! As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn Jesus is all good and loves His church. And the Devil is pure evil and is roaming like a Lion ready to devour! So... where is the good news? Living life with a roaming lion could make us afraid to step outside our house! But, as Pastor Bill reminds us, God protects, guides, and impart...

If you live life like this is all there is, a feeling of despair will set in quickly. Have you ever considered that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that Christians have a future vision that has been given by God Himself that shows a new day and bright future for those who love Him. There's so much to be sad about all around us. It's quite easy to get caught up in the brokenness of it a...

Are you timid? Do you have trouble standing up during tough circumstances? A prayer for today is that the Lord would give us the boldness to speak His word. As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn how the Lord's boldness is available during our struggles and difficult confrontations with the world. It's not a replacement for the tough times, but God's boldness is there to help you through. Past...

There is power in the name of Jesus. Do you really believe that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that the world seems to often believe the power in His name even more than believers. People are changed because of His name. Healing comes at the mention of Jesus' name. There's a reason why the enemy has taken such a precious name and turned it into a curse. Pastor Bill reminds us that the...

When was the last time you experienced truly self-sacrificial love? Most of us experience love in different forms on a daily basis, but have you ever experienced it with no strings attached? Today in his message, Pastor Bill explains that this kind of love can be found through Jesus. Instead of only focusing on yourself, look to love others and witness a miraculous change in your life. Show God’s...