A Transforming Word

As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series through the book of Ruth, he'll be challenging you to not settle for less than what God intends for your life. Boaz was a rich older man who could have gotten married very easily, yet he waited for the Lord to provide him with a wife. If you're single, make sure you only seek out a Christian for a spouse! You can't missionary date and try to change othe...

Ruth is a woman of godly character who is hardworking and a woman of her word. Today, Pastor Bill will be explaining how Ruth made commitments and kept her promise to Naomi, even though that meant leaving her family and becoming a stranger in a foreign land. Ruth focused on doing what she knew was right even though that meant her life may be a little harder. God took care of Ruth and provided for...

As Pastor Bill explores the book of Ruth today, he reminds us of the blessing that Ruth experiences as a result of her persistent love. After the tragic death of Ruth’s husband, she decides to serve her mother-in-law, knowing full well that this will not be beneficial to her. Out of love she stays with Naomi and gives up everything. But because of this decision, God brings immense blessing to Ruth...

Before the profound, redemptive shift in her story, Ruth put herself in a vulnerable situation. She lovingly chose to stay with her mother-in-law, even though she seemingly had nothing to gain from it. Today, Pastor Bill shows us what we can learn from Ruth, who chose to live by faith rather than doing what appeared most convenient for her at the moment. He also looks at what we can learn from the...

While ultimately a story of hope and redemption, the book of Ruth starts off with tragedy. As Pastor Bill explains today, the book begins with events that lead to the death of Naomi’s husband, leaving her a widow. Her two sons go on to marry, but eventually, both sons die as well, and she is left with no one. Furthermore, she is living in a foreign land, at a time when widows were absolutely depen...

As Pastor Bill teaches from the book of Numbers today, he remarks on the importance of prayer and pursuing God’s instruction, but he also reminds us to carry out this instruction once we receive it. Seeking wisdom is vital, but if we don’t do anything with it then how valuable is it really? We need to be careful to listen to what God has to say, and not make excuses if we don’t like the answer we...

Today, as Pastor Bill teaches from the Old Testament, he points out that some of the Hebrews were commanded to marry only other Hebrews from their particular tribe. Under the New Covenant of Christ, we are not as restricted, but the Bible is still clear on the importance of only marrying and “being yoked” to another believer. While we are free to marry someone of a different ethnicity or culture,...

When you’re faced with a difficult situation, where do you turn? Are there particular friends you turn to? Pastor Bill points out that it is good to have people in your life who will offer faithful counsel. But we should always turn first to God Himself because He loves us and He is in control. As Pastor Bill teaches from the Old Testament today, he reminds us that under the New Covenant we have t...

When the rain is pelting down on you, all you want to do is find a place of shelter, where you can get away from being wet. You long for a warm, dry place, that feels cozy and safe, out of the rain. Did you realize that on a spiritual level, Jesus is the One you can run to and be safe? He can protect you from the things raining down on you, the troubles of the world. He provides shelter from the f...

Many things have a cycle, a pattern. Seasons go through a cycle from winter to spring, to summer, then fall. And then the cycle starts all over again. Well did you know that your spiritual life has a cycle or pattern too? You may have really fruitful seasons, followed by some dry spells. You might notice seasons of blessing, only to be followed up by a season of stretching and growing, even painfu...

When you see a replica of something, you want it to be as close to the real thing as possible, to honor the original. So when you hear the words, “humans are made in the image of God,” you want people to represent God in the best way possible! So by harming a person who was made in God’s image, you’re ruining something that was intended to be a really good, glorifying thing. Today, Pastor Bill spe...

When you don’t kill a weed, it comes back even stronger and might spread to other areas. That’s why you have to kill it at the root, to fully remove it from causing problems for the soil and the things you actually want to grow. In this case, Pastor Bill teaches on God wanted the Israelites to wipe out the wicked people who were living in the land. He had been patient for centuries with these nati...

If you decided to drive on a roundabout and just kept going around and around, you’d soon realize that you’re not getting anywhere. Your car is moving, but it’s not getting you to any kind of destination. Did you know that this can be the same with your relationship with Jesus too? You may be doing a lot of busy things, but it may not be getting you any closer to Jesus in the process. Today, Pasto...

Sometimes, being bold has a bad rap. Many times, people who are bold go about it in all the wrong ways, and end up causing more problems than they counted on. But today, Pastor Bill gives you a different perspective on what it means to be bold, be full of faith, and walk-in what God has called you to do. This doesn’t mean that you have to be a jerk, but you also can’t be afraid of potentially offe...

Has someone ever asked you to do something? And then they said, “trust me”? Well, depending on the person, you may not have trusted them enough to go ahead and do that something. Pastor Bill shares that when God asks or calls you to do something he CAN be trusted. If you are a new believer, it can be hard to discern if God is giving you the direction or is it just something you want. But as you wa...

Has the GPS ever gotten you lost while you were driving? You listened to the voice and it sent you in the wrong direction? But you trusted the voice and, unfortunately, he or she gave you bad advice. Pastor Bill shares that, when you get directions from God, you can trust Him. But you have to LEARN to trust him by exercising your faith. And, many times, he will lead you in the direction that you d...

Have you ever made your way to the checkout line at the store and forgotten your bank card? What a sinking feeling right? You had no way to pay? What about in the case of your sin? How are you going to pay for all the sins you have committed against God? Pastor Bill shares that because of Christ your sin debt was paid in full. This is a free gift that all you have to do is accept. So, unlike forge...

The phrase “Stand in the Gap” was used by the men’s group Promise Keepers many years ago. Inspiring men to stand in the gap between a fallen world and their families. In this way, they would exemplify Christ and how he stood in the gap for us. Pastor Bill shares that this is really what the gospel is all about. Pastor Bill also shares that because of Christ and what he did on the cross, you no lon...

How do you handle problems and decisions? Do you tend to tackle them head-on or do you need to sleep on them and deal with them in the morning? Well, Pastor Bill shares that in the area of sin you need to be very direct and decisive. And he will share why this is an important approach in your relationship with God. You may start out with the best of intentions like many did in the bible. But you m...

If you’ve ever watched court tv or been a part of a court proceeding, you know at some point in the trial witnesses are called. Someone is called upon to vouch for your character and reputation. But in regard to sin and your guilt before God, who can act as your witness and advocate? Pastor Bill shares that only Jesus can do that and is ready, willing, and able to do so. But you need to ask him. N...

Have you ever had someone cosign a loan for you? Someone who steps in and vouches for you. An advocate in a sense. Well, Pastor Bill shares that Jesus not only cosigns but intercedes for you to pay your debt. In today’s message, Pastor Bill also shares that husbands are to play a similar role in their marriages. And wives also have an important yet different responsibility in supporting their husb...

Church should be so much more than an obligation. You don’t need to attend in order to maintain your membership in God’s Kingdom, it’s something you need in order to experience the fullness of what God desires for you. This life can be so busy and we can easily lose sight of what really matters. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today’s message, if Church hasn’t been a priority for you, now is t...

God’s Son came to earth as a human to live among us, facing temptation and suffering just like us. He performed miraculous signs and wonders and preached the truth that revealed His Father and incited the anger of the enemy. It actually happened, it’s not just a story. This truth is essential to our faith. As Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, Jesus wasn’t just a charismatic leader with...

The sacrifices we read about in the Old Testament are so primitive and messy. It’s hard to wrap our heads around these bloody demonstrations, but that’s just what they were: demonstrations. They didn’t actually achieve atonement for the people, they were just symbols of the spiritual activity that was taking place between God and His people. As Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, these sy...

Where are you spending your time, energy, and money? In today’s message, we’ll be reminded by Pastor Bill that God desires the first fruits of our labor. That means He wants our best. He doesn’t want afterthoughts or leftovers. He desires that you would think of Him first when you get your paycheck or plan out your week. That’s easier said than done! It requires a huge shift in focus from what mak...