A Transforming Word

There’s a phrase that goes, “love the sinner, hate the sin”, and that phrase is extremely relevant in today’s message! As we see in the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, Jesus did not excuse or endorse her sin. But what Jesus did was show mercy and forgive the woman’s sins. Pastor Bill teaches you today that you can show mercy to someone without endorsing the sin that they committed...

When you make a mistake, and someone calls you out on it, would you rather they react in anger or with mercy? Pastor Bill reminds you today that the way you treat others is the way you will be treated. If you want to be shown mercy, then you should show mercy to others when they make mistakes. That doesn’t mean that you should ignore the harm that they caused, but you can correct someone while sti...

Have you ever gone back and read an old journal? Every once in a while, I’ll pull out that small notebook and read about the things that were on my mind several years ago. Many times, I’ll realize that there were prayers I had several years ago that the Lord had answered without me even knowing it! Pastor Bill reminds you today that when you come to the Lord in prayer with thanksgiving, you remind...

Every Thanksgiving, videos of grease fires go viral online because oil and water don’t get along nicely! In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that you can’t mix your priorities in life. You can’t serve God and yourself; you have to choose one! So when your priorities begin to shift away from the things of God, it’s up to you to recognize what is going on and take action to correct it! God i...

Spending your effort on the things of God instead of following your own agenda is like keeping your money in a bank vault instead of in your pocket. In the bank, there are security measures in place to keep everyday thieves from stealing what you have worked hard to earn. But if you keep your money hanging out of your pocket, you may draw attention from those who want to hinder you and harm you. P...

Being hurt by people and forgiving them is hard. Being hurt by someone you are close to makes it even harder to forgive. Have you been hurt by others close to you, and you haven’t fully forgiven them? He might have stolen something from you or broken your trust. In today’s message, Pastor Bill helps you see that when you hold onto unforgiveness, it doesn’t hurt the other person, but it hurts your...

We all have that favorite song that we can sing off the top of our heads, without having to think of the words. What is a song that you can sing by heart, without having to think about the lyrics? Now, think about the words you might pray to God.  Do you start the same way every time, where it just comes out without thinking about it? Has it become a routine without meaning? Today, Pastor Bill sha...

Motivations are a great thing. They can help us get things done. We can feel compelled to look good, so we work out.  We want to learn, so we study. We all have motivations. What is yours? What pushes you to do good things, or to get up in the morning, or work at becoming a better person? What rewards are you seeking, and from whom? In today’s message, Pastor Bill shares that being motivated to ea...

Have you allowed your emotions to get the better of you in certain situations? It can be easy to allow your feelings to control you in stressful situations. How about other people? Think of a time where a person’s actions caused you to “act out of character.” A car cutting you off in traffic, someone yelling at you for missing a deadline, or your kids not listening to you – are just a few examples...

The videos you see online of a person doing a thoughtful deed for another can be heartwarming.  It’s uplifting to see good things being done for others.  What’s the outcome if that nice deed gets met with hatred by the one receiving it? The giver might get upset, angry, or want the kind deed to be taken back. That feeling was justified, because what you saw was wrong and evil. Today, Pastor Bill s...

Have you heard the phrase, “You cannot love others until you learn to love yourself?” You might have heard this from a TV show, a self-help book, or a quote in a school building. This idea that you have to love yourself first , in order to love others, might not mean what you think it means. You get so focused on yourself that you forget how to love the people in your life.  Today, Pastor Bill tea...

Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning struggling to get out of bed or even get ready for church, only to give in and watch it from home? Many people stay home simply out of convenience. But when you do, you miss the blessings of physically being with the Body of Christ. That’s why Pastor Bill wants you to know that if you’re able to attend church, go. Don’t let convenience keep you from worsh...

There are times in life when someone just rubs you the wrong way. Maybe it’s something you heard about them, or perhaps they wronged you in the past, and you can’t seem to let it go. And many times, those interactions may have felt scrutinizing or even painful. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you to give it all to Jesus. Surrender all those negative thoughts and feelings to the Lord...

Have you ever heard someone swear by God just to prove they’re right? In this world, it’s become normal to use the Lord’s name in vain, and even followers of Christ can slip and do the same. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you not to swear on anything. Instead, let your word be your word, let your actions and promises prove your honesty, not the oaths you make. When you let your int...

In this life, it’s hard to forget about the person we were before Christ. For many, they see their chains and shackles, thinking that they need to remove them before coming to Christ. But simply put, it’s not us who frees us from the bondage of sin; it is Jesus who breaks the chains. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that there isn’t anything you can’t bring to the Lord because His...

Often in life, we may feel tempted to give in to the world, especially if we’ve been following Jesus from an early age. In the heat of the moment, it can be tempting to be with someone who’s nice, thinking it’s okay to be together before marriage because you want to enjoy life while you’re young. But, in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you to save yourself for marriage with the person the...

Often in marriage, things can feel rocky, especially if one spouse hasn’t accepted Jesus Christ. And sometimes, instead of working on the marriage they have, some people may try to leave simply because it’s inconvenient to have a spouse who is a Christian, or who doesn’t want to accept the Lord. That’s why in today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that in your marriage, you’re called to be a wit...

We live in a world where, now more than ever, it’s hard to avoid lust. It’s in what we watch, what we listen to, and all over social media. But this isn’t anything new; these are struggles people have faced for thousands of years. And just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s what God wants for us. Pastor Bill reminds us that we are called to be set apart, and when God calls us away from the thin...

As followers of Christ, we know there are times when it’s better to turn the other cheek when we’re offended or to reach out to a brother when we’re struggling. However, sometimes we bottle everything up simply because we think that’s what we’re supposed to do - even as our hearts grow weary inside. That’s why Pastor Bill reminds us that we can’t live one way in front of others and another way whe...

If you’re a husband, chances are you’ve done something your wife doesn’t like. And the truth is, whether in marriage, friendships, or family, people are going to disagree. But conflict isn’t meant to divide, but it’s an opportunity to pursue peace and grow in love. That’s why, in today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that when you’re dealing with conflict with a loved one, it’s important to rec...

Have you ever looked at the state of the world and noticed its destruction? For many, the solution is to hate those who are different and respond to injustice with more violence and heartache. But the real issue isn’t just a problem with people, it’s a sin problem, an issue of the heart. That’s why Pastor Bill reminds you that there is One who has the cure; One who has already done the work on the...

We live in a broken world, and at times it can break people too, shaping the way they think and feel toward one another. We’re living in a time when, even from the womb, life is not always valued the way God intended. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds us that in times like these, we are called to stand firm in God’s Word. Even when the world promotes ideas that go against Scripture, we m...

A lot of people think following God is mostly about keeping the rules. Go to church, say the right prayers, do the right things… and maybe God will bless your week. But that kind of thinking turns faith into a checklist. And that’s not what God wants. Today, Pastor Bill reminds us that God never intended our relationship with Him to feel like a contract or a set of religious obligations. Instead,...

Have you ever met someone who cares more about looking good than actually being good? They want people to believe them. They want the reputation. But after a while, you start noticing the pattern, the words don’t match the actions. And eventually, people stop trusting what they hear. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that God isn’t impressed with appearances. He’s not looking for people who just look...

If you ask most people what they think God will judge them for one day, you’ll hear a lot of different answers. Some think it will come down to how good they were, how much they helped others, or whether their good deeds outweighed their mistakes. But the Bible points us to something much deeper. In the end, everything comes down to one question: What did you do with Jesus? Today , Pastor Bill rem...