A Transforming Word

Everyone wants to prove to others how great they are. Even when we make mistakes, we tend to blame something or someone else and come up with justifications for why it happened. Pastor Bill explains in today's message how accepting responsibility for your errors can make you a better person. You might believe that when you make mistakes, it shows weakness to other people. However, God helps you ch...

Everybody has challenges in their lives. Through difficulties, the enemy attempts to undermine us on a regular basis. When we can find no way out of a predicament, we often give up hope. What steps can you take to overcome a challenge? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches how you can always rely on and put your faith in God. When things are tough, you may turn to others for help. Instead of rel...

What an interesting statement by Pastor Bill! We often like to claim credit for actions that we did not take. When it comes to our work or even doing a task that has been assigned to us, we frequently prefer to take credit for it rather than offering it to the person who helped us. Pastor Bill talks in today's message about how you can be sincere and modest in all that you do. When you offer credi...

Do you see the blessings of others around you, and wonder why God has not given you the same treatment? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will challenge listeners to protect themselves from these dangerous thoughts, and just focus on seeking after the Lord. God works differently in all of our lives, and He knows what is best for you. Our responsibility is simple - follow Jesus. If we make that choic...

Most of us can attest to the mighty presence of God in our lives when challenges come our way. What about when things seem to be going well? In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will urge listeners to have the same devotion to God, regardless of circumstances. The Lord wants to show up for you in hard times, but He also wants to empower and sustain you when things are not so tough. Don’t let the Lord...

Perhaps the greatest testimony to God is a long life, lived faithfully serving Him. In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will examine the life of Samuel, as he will debunk the narrative that a former life lived in sin is the only testimony that has great power. While it is a miraculous work of the Lord to rescue people from destructive lifestyles, that same power exists in those who faithfully follow...

Do you know that God is claiming victory in countless lives and situations every day? While this is a powerful truth, sometimes it can be tempting to take credit for the things that God is doing. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will implore listeners to keep their eyes on the Lord and direct outward praise back to Him. It is God who is worthy of all the honor, we are merely vessels of Him! He want...

Once we come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, the Lord is not done with us yet! Scripture clearly states that God wants to use us in powerful ways. Today, Pastor Bill will challenge listeners to not become idle in their faith. No matter your status, career, lifestyle, or level of influence, the Lord has big plans if you will allow Him to work through you. Do you need to make a greater effo...

Is there any part of your life that the enemy has a foothold in? Satan wants to steal, kill, and destroy! In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will show listeners that while the enemy is always working to derail our lives, we have the choice to give him access. It is a daily struggle to put on the Spirit of God and resist the workings of the devil, yet it is so important. Every day, you should ask for...

The Holy Spirit was not just for “Bible times,” the Spirit of the Living God wants to live in and work through you! Today, Pastor Bill will study the message that Samuel gave to Saul concerning the Spirit of the Lord filling his life. Jesus said that we would be able to do great things through the Holy Spirit, and Scripture shows that to be true. Have you asked to be filled with the Holy Spirit in...

How do we know that prophecies spoken of in the Bible are true and worth studying? Because the Bible is God’s Word and is Truth! There is nothing in Scripture that is to be “thrown out.” In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will unpack the prophecies that Samuel gave to Saul, as he encourages listeners to lean into these truths found in Scripture. Perhaps the Lord is wanting to deepen your understandi...

Do you have someone in your life that you can turn to for Spiritual guidance and support? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will look at the role that Samuel played in the life of Saul. The Lord created us to be in fellowship with one another. He wants us to bear each other’s burdens, and encourage one another through His Word. This life is not to be lived alone! How might God be preparing you to mi...

The Lord has called all of us to share His Good News with the broken world. Even beyond that, He gives messages to others that are to be shared. Today, Pastor Bill will speak on the powerful responsibility that comes with delivering a message from the Lord. Sometimes, when news gets passed across many channels, the original truth can be lost. God often wants to speak to His people, through His peo...

In today’s message, Pastor Bill will encourage listeners to find their ultimate satisfaction in the person of Jesus Christ. The enemy knows that there are many enticing things in this world to demand our time and attention. Some people spend their entire lives going from one material pleasure to the next, seeking satisfaction. Only God can satisfy the true desires of our hearts. Where do you seek...

How often do we neglect the will of God because we think that we know best? Today, Pastor Bill will challenge listeners to guard against this temptation as he teaches on the example of Israel in 1 Samuel 8. Too many times, the Israelites turned to man-made solutions for problems that they faced. May we not make the same mistake! No matter the situation we are in, our first response should be to tu...

The nature and character of God is always to welcome home those who turn back to Him! Contrary to the nature of man, Our Father in Heaven does not need time to consider if we are worth it. In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will speak to the incredible love of God for His people. It is this love that should inspire us to run wholeheartedly to the Father! There’s not a checklist you need to complete...

The world says that you are strong when you have it all - status, money, nice things. This life can more easily lead to pride and less dependence on God. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show listeners that it is when we are at our weakest, that we are the most usable by God. This spirit of humility is not easy to adopt, but those who do are equipped to do much more for the Kingdom! Have you a...

The sacrifice that Jesus made is worthy of our devotion to Him. Today, Pastor Bill will speak on the powerful principle of surrendering our entire hearts to the Lord. Sometimes, people want to only give the Lord portions of their life, while they hold on to others for themselves. God deserves all of you, and He can do more through us when we surrender to Him. Is there a part of you that you have y...

What should we be like when we come to the presence of the Lord? Today, Pastor Bill says that we are the temple of God and therefore we should come before the throne of God humbly. When you recognize that God is God, it should give you a reverence for who He is. Because God’s more powerful than we are, when we talk to Him, we should be in a posture that recognizes that God is God and we aren’t. Ne...

When we’re scared of something, we don’t want to interact with it. Today, Pastor Bill says the people in 1 Samuel forgot what the fear of the Lord was like. When we fear the Lord, it isn’t the same kind of fear as a fear of heights would be. Instead, it’s a reverence for who God is and what He has done for your life. When you fear God you’re saying “God, I know you are stronger and know more than...

Sometimes we need to be completely broken before we go to someone for help. In today’s message, Pastor Bill says that we don’t have to be all the way broken down to talk to the Lord. God has an open ear anytime we need Him. Whether you’re in a joyful place or sorrowful place God is still the same. He loves you and wants you to share anything and everything with Him. God is always the same. Knowing...

Not everyone sees Jesus for who He is, like we as Christians do. Although we make an effort to persuade others to experience and perceive Jesus' love in their lives, not everyone shares the same feelings. However, does that imply, that they would never be able to witness Jesus' greatness and glory? Pastor Bill explains today how everyone will be able to see Jesus in this world. People will finally...

There is always something or other standing in the way of our intimacy, and ability to develop a connection with God. Today, Pastor Bill helps you in identifying the idols in your life. Anything that distracts you and keeps you back performs the role of an idol. It could be a bad habit that bothers God, or it could be an addiction from which you are unable to break free. However, by asking God for...

When was the last time you felt far from God? When you stop listening for God’s voice and you stop obeying God, His voice will begin to become more and more faint in your heart, as your focus shifts to things happening in the material world around you. Today, Pastor Bill encourages you to not lose sight of what is important but to continue in obedience, so that you might not lose the guiding prese...

How much value do you place on your relationship with God? In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that money can’t buy the kind of peace that comes from being in good standing with the Lord. The people of Israel tried to force God’s presence to be with them, but their actions were not what made Him be with them. Likewise, our actions alone will not cause God to be with us, but obeying and tru...