A Transforming Word

Pastor Bill explains today that not only did God save you, but He also has a plan for you. It can be easy to acknowledge that we’ve been saved, but then go on living as if nothing has changed. But when we do that, we’re rejecting what God has in store for us. If we live our life without the purpose God has set for us, we will experience emptiness. But if we choose to seek God’s plan for our life,...

So many of us, as Christians, experience feelings of condemnation throughout life. But Pastor Bill explains today that this condemnation does not come from God, but from Satan. And Scripture makes it clear that Satan doesn’t actually have any power to condemn us – even though he may point to our sins, and he may say things that are true, Christ’s sacrifice has freed us from any condemnation. Now w...

When things in life aren’t going how we’d like, it’s tempting to doubt that God really cares. We get fixated on our problems, which may be serious, but sometimes if we’re honest they’re pretty trivial. Today, Pastor Bill reminds us that life with Christ is not absent of hardships. But God’s love is not proved by us having a great life – after all, Jesus Himself, as well as the apostles, lived thro...

As Pastor Bill teaches from the book of Romans today, he addresses the topics of God’s foreknowledge and predestination. While acknowledging that these concepts are difficult to understand and have been controversial for a long time, he reminds us that we can be encouraged by God’s foresight. God knows the future, and He holds the universe in His hands. So we can have peace knowing that God is in...

At some point, everyone experiences hard time's in life. Whether it's a freak accident or a financial crisis, or... you name it... We all go through some kind of difficulties in our life. In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds us of the promise, that ALL things.... are working together for good, for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. Even though we can't always see,...

We live in a time of so much convenience, that we so easily take for granted. We can buy everything we need, including tonight's dinner, without ever leaving the couch. And still, there seems to be a lack of satisfaction in our lives... In Today's message, Pastor Bill explains to us that for us as Christians there is more to look forward to. What we have now, is not all there is, but our spirit is...

Have you ever tried to break an old habit? There's a reason for the saying “Old habits die hard!” The longer you've been doing things a certain way, the harder it is to change. In today's message Pastor Bill, tells us, that as hard as it can be to kick old habits, God, by His Spirit, will empower us to do so. He doesn't just tell us to live a life without sin, and then leave us to figure it out on...

Self-discipline is a big challenge for most people, but what about when you have two natures waring inside you? The bible talks about this idea of, two natures at war in us. It speaks about the old man, who is our flesh, and the new man, who is our renewed spirit. In today's message, Pastor Bill gives us good insight into this battle. He talks about what it means to feed the spirit and resist the...

Is there anything in your life keeping you from God? Are there distractions that are keeping your focus off of Him? Pastor Bill's going to show you today how big of a change God made in his life, so you can be encouraged to do the same. If there's anything standing between you and God, it's only going to cause pain down the road if you don't give it up. There's no greater joy than the joy God can...

God gave up everything for you so you could have hope for eternity. All the sins you've ever committed, every evil thought and desire, and every mistake were all nailed to the cross and wiped out forever. Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know how much you've been forgiven, and how much God has planned for you. But you have to make the effort of knowing God more, of spending time in His Word and in...

The worst thing that can happen to anyone is coming to the end of your life and realizing you never had a relationship with God. Eternity is everything for a Christian because even in death you don't have any fear. But the condemnation for a nonbeliever is eternal separation from God. Today, Pastor Bill's going to point out how important it is to have a relationship with God, where you'll get to e...

Satan will try every trick and scheme in the book to make you stumble in your walk with God. The closer you are to God in your relationship with Him, the more opposition you'll see come your way. What's the best thing you can do to face him? Pastor Bill's going to show you today that it's spending more time with God, in prayer, and in His Word. You'll be more equipped and stronger to face the stum...

When you spend more and more time in God's Word, the things that God doesn't want in your life will start to surface. You might feel conviction in His Word, or He might send someone into your life to make you aware of something that needs to change. Pastor Bill's going to show you today that nobody stays the same when they come to Christ. The old ways of sin that you used to live in need to be giv...

Do you look forward to spending time in God's Word? It's constantly taking in what He says through The Scriptures that will take your relationship to the next level. As Pastor Bill is going to show you today, God doesn't want you to begrudgingly spend time reading. He wants you to look forward to that time with Him, finding joy and comfort in His Word and enjoying the blessings that come from that...

Is there a sin in your life that you're struggling with, that you keep coming back to even though you know it's wrong? It doesn't have to be an overwhelming part of your life. God doesn't want it there, and if you come to Him with it and ask Him for strength to give it up so you can keep growing in your walk with Him, He'll give it to you. Pastor Bill's going to show you today that God doesn't wan...

You've died to sin when you were saved by God. You were saved from sin so you can live a life fully devoted to God, free from the guilt, shame, and condemnation that sin brings with it. The joy God will bring to your heart as you press in closer to Him is unlike anything the world could ever offer, and it's waiting for you every day. As you'll see today with Pastor Bill, it's a daily choice you ne...

Every day is a struggle against the dark and light inside you. Satan is trying to make you stumble in your walk with God, and God wants you to let Him guide your steps every day. No matter what kind of temptation comes your way, you always will have the strength inside to say no. God won't let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Pastor Bill's going to show you that there's no greater power th...

God isn’t there to just get you into Heaven. He's so much more than that. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that God wants to be a part of your everyday life. You can walk with a new joy in your heart, knowing the God of the universe is watching after you and is on your side. You can walk in victory every day knowing that He saved you from sin, and has made you new. Your life should look diff...

Is there anything you're worried about? Do you have stress from anything at work or at home, financially, physically, or emotionally? God promises a peace unlike anything the world could ever offer, and it's waiting for you to just accept it. God isn't just there to get you into Heaven. As Pastor Bill's going to show you today, He wants a much bigger part in your life. He wants to help you with yo...

If someone told you that they were promoted at work, but then continued to do their old job, you would probably be a little skeptical. If your child told you they graduated high school, but then they go back to school in the fall, you wouldn't really believe them, would you? If a significant life event has happened, you'll see change. The same is true with faith. As Pastor Bill teaches today, when...

As humans, we are pretty good at making rules. There are rules for everything from driving to paying taxes, not to mention all the unwritten rules that every culture has. It's not hard to come up with rules for others to follow. When it comes to someone's faith, though, it's important that we don't start coming up with more rules than what God has given. All throughout Romans 4, Pastor Bill shows...

Outside of your immediate family, most relationships require you to do something for the other person to be pleased with you. Your boss expects you to do your work. Your teacher is looking for effort and diligence in the classroom. If you're not careful, you can begin to think that God needs your good deeds in order to be pleased as well. Pastor Bill teaches us today, though, that the basis of ple...

It's always encouraging to have someone vouch for you, right? Whether you're trying to win an argument or apply for a new job, having someone else give testimony of your worth and legitimacy is invaluable. As Pastor Bill looks at Romans today, he reminds us that we will all stand before God one day. In your own strength and efforts, you can never convince God that you are sinless and blameless. Bu...

Some passages in the Bible are really difficult to accept. It might not be a difficult passage to understand intellectually, but it can be hard to let the message sink into your heart. When you hear the truth that there is none righteous, and there is none who does good, it's easy to feel offended. It's natural to want your good deeds to count for something. Today, Pastor Bill reminds us of the so...

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a “he said, she said” argument? Maybe your kids have tried to convince you of their innocence or some coworkers were passing the blame to the other. In those situations, it's difficult to discern who is telling the truth and who is lying. Sometimes, you will hear people have the same type of argument about something God has said. But as Pastor Bill tea...