A Transforming Word

Are you as close as possible to the Lord? Most likely, if you’re an honest person, the answer is “no”. Even if you’re in a really good place in your relationship with Him right now, purposefully spending time with Him every chance you get, you would still have to say “no”. As we’ll be reminded in today’s message from Pastor Bill, the more intimate your relationship with Jesus, the more you realize...

Did you realize that if you are committed to your husband or wife, you’re staying faithful to God too? It’s not like they’re separate and unrelated; they’re tied together. Well today, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of being faithful – in your relationship with God, and your relationships with others. When that isn’t the case, the foundations of your society start to crumble…and you see it...

Don’t you wish you could have a simple list of do’s and don’ts, yes’s and no’s? When it comes to marriage, there are certain things that you just don’t do. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you to not succumb to the culture around you, which approves of walking out of a marriage commitment when you decide you’re unhappy. By not doing this, you become counter-cultural to the world arou...

And what is that remedy? Like any time you have a sickness or a disease, you want to find the cure to it as quickly as possible. As Pastor Bill walks through this chapter, explaining what things meant in the past, you’ll get a better idea of how these things apply to you today. You’ll notice there’s a cure for the contagious, infectious disease that can invade and take over your whole being. And l...

If you’ve gone to church before, you know there’s a lot of work that goes into every service. If you’ve been going for a long time, you know that there are always roles that need to be filled. Today, Pastor Bill encourages us to get involved in our churches. We don’t want to be observers in the House of the Lord, we should want to be involved. Don’t just show up and sit down, participate! Ask how...

It takes all kinds of people to make up this world. There are people who aren’t comfortable in the spotlight, and there are others who thrive in it. Pastor Bill reminds us today that, no matter what your call in life is, it’s important to God’s plan. Whether you’re upfront being known, or you’re in the back, making sure everything goes according to plan, your role is vital. Let’s not get caught up...

Life often feels unsatisfying. It can feel like there’s so much more out there that we’re not a part of, that our own life feels a little lackluster. But today, Pastor Bill reminds us how important it is to be content with where God has you in life right now. Christ has a big picture plan, and just because we don’t see it or don’t know it, doesn’t mean that we’re not a big part of it. Be careful t...

We often look down on older people, even when it’s ourselves. As we age, our bodies get weaker and more fragile; we can’t do all the things we once could, so it feels like there’s less of a purpose for our life. What Pastor Bill reminds us of today, however, is that no matter your age, God remains the same. God has a plan for your life and because it requires His strength, yours is unnecessary. It...

It can be hard to pour yourself completely into everything you do. We often get caught up with wanting to know God’s calling for our life, and fret about how we have no time to fulfill it. But today, Pastor Bill reminds us that, for many of us, our daily job IS God’s calling for our life; we should work our job like we’re doing it for the Lord Himself. If all the time you have is the time that you...

A lot of people view Christianity as a bunch of rules and things that you cannot do, but to those who follow Christ, we know that it’s not things we can’t do, but things that we shouldn’t do. Pastor Bill reminds us in today’s message that, if you’re a believer, then you have a special calling for your life from God. The rules were put in place in order that you might be spared from your own nature...

Have you ever felt as though you weren't certain as to what your calling in The Lord might be? As easy as it can be for us as believers to overcomplicate our calling, it's typically far less difficult than it needs to be. Do you have any specific talents? As Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, it's very likely that God desires for you to use the talents and skills He's blessed you wit...

Many of us would be quick to agree that some of the Old Testament books can be rather challenging to read. From long genealogies to specified measurements with a system no one uses anymore, our attention often drifts, to say the least. However, as Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, many of these otherwise difficult details often have hidden treasures. In his study, you'll learn how t...

Chances are you're familiar with the old saying, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Unfortunately, many of us as believers can fall into this type of mental trap when it comes to ministry and serving The Lord. In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of filtering your desires through the will of The Lord, rather than what others are doing. In his study, you...

If you've managed to read through the whole Bible, chances are you've picked up on a sort of pattern regarding who God uses. While we might first notice that a majority of them were unqualified, they all shared a common characteristic. They were sold out for God. As Pastor Bill discusses in his message today, one of the sure ways you can be used by God is by simply committing to Him. In his study,...

As believers and followers of Christ, it can be hard to find application from books like Leviticus or Numbers. However, as Pastor Bill will discuss in his message today, the Book of Numbers actually speaks directly to effectiveness in The Kingdom. In his study, he'll encourage you to reflect on your walk and whether or not you can be numbered with those on the front lines. Whether it's teaching, m...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share some insights with you on how to dedicate your child's life to God. If you're a parent, you know that no two kids are the same. They each have their own incredible gifts and talents that make them unique. As Christians and as parents, it's your job to shepherd your child's unique, God-given abilities into something that can be used for the Lord. When you...

Have you ever been in an uncomfortable situation? Of course, we all have from time to time! But in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that sometimes God can put us in uncomfortable, or even painful situations to be used by Him. In these types of situations, God can speak to us through the Holy Spirit. He can give us just the right words to say, or help us to keep our own unhelpful words...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that while not everyone is blessed by God in the same ways, we all share the call to give back to God out of all that He has given us. The concept of tithing is one that most Christians are familiar with, you give 10 percent of your income to the church. However, this concept of giving of something you have to God is not limited to only money. We can...

Have you ever been in a service or listening to someone speak on a commandment from the Bible and it just rubs you the wrong way? Maybe you know exactly what that feels like and what the commandment is that causes you to feel that way... Today, Pastor Bill will encourage you to lean into the parts of the Bible that make you uncomfortable. It's often these areas of discomfort that need the most sur...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you about the idols that we can have in life and how they can impact our relationship with God. In life, we can sometimes have idols. When you think of an idol, you might think of a small golden statue or something... And while that might be the case, an idol could be more modernly described as something that takes Jesus' place as number one in your...

God gave the Israelites an opportunity to buy out the debt of their fellow Israelites when they couldn't pay it. It's out of the willingness of their hearts to do so. Pastor Bill's going to show you today how that's just like Jesus' willing sacrifice on the cross to pay off the debt of sin you couldn't pay. It's an act of love. When you show generosity like that to fellow believers, it reflects Je...

Today's world has more distractions than ever before throughout your day. Social media tries to grab your attention, different projects and chores at home keep you busy, and there's almost no limit to how many hours you can spend at different jobs. There's nothing you should be getting stressed out about or overwhelmed by, as Pastor Bill mentions today. God promises to provide your needs and keep...

Everywhere you go, in everything you do, you're representing God. As a Christian, you need to make sure your actions and speech reflect your faith. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to live in the world like a light in the darkness. There are so many people that need the hope you have. Even if you don't see someone get saved because of what you do or say, you might just be planting the s...

You can't live the blessed life God wants for you if you don't trust Him to guide you through it. He told Israel to take every seventh year off of farming the land so it and the people could rest. As impossible as it seemed to follow His command and not starve, He promised He would provide their needs. Pastor Bill's going to show you that it's still the same for you today, with the commands of Jes...

Now more than any other time in history there's seemingly no end to all the things that can keep you busy. You can spend your entire life hustling to put in more time at work, to keep in touch with the people in your life, and to let the constant distractions that are everywhere take your mind off God. Pastor Bill's going to take you to Leviticus today to show you God's command to Israel to take a...