A Transforming Word

If you’re a guy, you might have some specific things in mind when considering the right girl to marry. Maybe her appearance is high on your list. Perhaps some inner qualities of character and strength shine out. Something any man would hope for is for his bride to be faithful to him. Well Jesus was no different when He expressed what He wanted to see in His bride, the church. Today, Pastor Bill ge...

When something’s plugged into electricity, it’s given power to operate and it works the way it was created to function. But when you pull the plug, the power flowing through the circuits may still have a residual effect for a time, but ultimately, it dies without the power source. In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill directly reminds you not to become desensitized when God’s speaking to you. Don’t bec...

There’s a popular phrase circulating of-late that says, “Fake it ‘till you make it.” In an effort to excuse whatever it is you haven’t gotten done, there’s this idea that it’s ok and you can cover for it just fine. But today, Pastor Bill sends you a different message. He wants you to strive to be real about your sin rather than being fake about your faith. Nobody wants to be around someone who’s b...

You’ve been looking forward to going to an amusement park all year. You wait in line with anticipation and finally get in the front doors and can see all the potential rides you want to go on. But for some reason, you come to a standstill just inside the entrance. You stand there and watch, but don’t go experience the thrills. You got inside the park, but you’re not really participating in what’s...

Prayer is an incredibly powerful thing. Today, Pastor Bill will remind you of just how important prayer is in the life of a believer. Prayer is how we can communicate with God. Through prayer, we can thank Him for all that He's doing, we can ask for help, and we can repent and confess our sins to Him... But prayer isn't a one sided conversation. It isn't just you praying up to the sky and hoping t...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you about listening to what the Lord has to say and obeying it. Some people have some misconceptions about what it means to hear from God. Maybe when you think of hearing from God you think of the audible voice of God... This isn't usually God's main method of communication. God can speak to His children in many ways, through songs, scripture, other...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that the church isn't solely run by the church staff. Most people might think that the church is owned by a pastor or something like that. The Bible tells us that pastors are shepherds of the flock, it's their job to help teach and guide followers of Christ... But they don't own the Church, the Church is the Lord's. Along with pastors, disciples of J...

Are you free from the things that keep you from the Lord? Well in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that God can make you new. The sins that you struggle with? He can take them away. He is the only one who can give you true and lasting freedom. The Bible says that when you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior, you're made into a brand new creation. That doesn't mean that you're i...

Some people like to test the boundaries, they like to see just far over the line they can reach while still staying on the safe side. In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you about staying pure. Imagine you're walking and see a snake and then you think, “how close can I get before I get bit?” This is sort of the same thing. Questions like “how much sin can I commit before...” and you fi...

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you about compromise. Our world is full of compromise. Many people have compromised about gender, sexuality, and so much more... But God calls His disciples to be different. We're called to stand strong in our faith and take a stand for the things that God and the Bible tell us are important. But that's much easier said than done. When everyone aroun...

Whenever we as believers go through a trial, persecution, or otherwise, we're often quick to ask The Lord to bring it to an end. However, it's more often than not that The Lord uses such situations for us to grow in our faith and our reliance upon Him. As Pastor Bill will discuss in his message today, The Lord isn't always determined to end our suffering as quickly as possible. In his study, you'l...

Many of us would be quick to agree that one of the last things that we feel when we're being persecuted is a sense of rejoicing. Even after the fact, we sometimes get hung up on how someone can be so intolerant towards someone just because they think differently. However, as Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, the Bible does indeed tell us to rejoice when we experience such things. In...

Perhaps one of the most efficient ways to discern between the tares amongst the wheat in a church is none other than persecution. While persecution is definitely less than favorable, it's acted as quite the purifier of congregations throughout history. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you about the background of the church in Smyrna and it's relevance to persecution. In his study, you'll...

If you were convicted and charged by a judge and jury, the last thing that would help clear your case would be “yeah, but” as an excuse. Likewise, when it comes to Scripture and the authority of God's Word, each and every line is incontestable and final. In today's message, Pastor Bill will implore you to not be a “yeah, but” Christian, but to take God's Word for what it is, absolute authority. In...

What does it mean to you to be a believer and follower of Christ? Is it a mere profession of faith, baptism, and maintaining a consistent church attendance record? Or does it mean pursuing the Kingdom of God and being the change the world so desperately needs? As Pastor Bill will discuss in his message today, you as a believer are called to be a light in the darkness. In his study, you'll gain a b...

Whether they're a believer in a Christ or not, many people are quick to assume that the word apocalypse means destruction. However, as Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, the word apocalypse actually means unveiling, or to reveal. In his study, you'll learn about some of the most common misconceptions surrounding the Book of Revelation. From the common mistake of pluralizing “Revelati...

While many of the gods of various religions often have a lot in common, their all lacking when compared to The One True Living God. Perhaps the most notable of these traits is that they all have a beginning and an end. But not The God of the Bible! In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses what it means for Christ to be the Alpha and the Omega, as recorded in the Book of Revelation. In his study,...

Chances are you're quite familiar with the Apostle Paul's words, to live is Christ, to die is gain. But would you say that you actually live these words out on a day to day basis? Or do you often let the fear of rejection hinder your passion or zeal for God? In today's message, Pastor Bill reflects on the importance of living out your life as a believer with fervor and boldness. In his study, you'...

The Book of Revelation has stirred up quite a lot of mixed feelings and emotion within the Church throughout history. Perhaps most common of these is a sense of confusion. But what if the Book of Revelation isn't as confusing as some make it out to be? As Pastor Bill introduces you to his new study in Revelation, you'll learn about the ties it has to the Old Testament. In his study, you'll learn h...

Have you been deeply disappointed by the actions of others? Sometimes it’s easier to play the blame game rather than taking responsibility for yourself and admitting the problem. Do you think God wants you to point the finger at the mistakes of others, while ignoring your own? In the message today, Pastor Bill will remind you to own up to your mistakes and bring your shortcomings to the Lord. What...

It’s been said, “A true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one’s watching.”… are you the same person when you’re all alone? In the message today, Pastor Bill will remind you to be mindful that the Lord is always present. Even when you don’t sense His presence, He’s there. Being a follower of Christ isn’t about putting up a front so you look good for others to see... it’s a complete...

Are you using your gifts to glorify the Lord? Or are you using them to impress others? Some people gravitate toward impressing people rather than the Lord. In the message today, Pastor Bill will remind you that by fearing the Lord, you can avoid being trapped by your own selfish desires. Only God can set you free. Today Pastor Bill will teach about what happened when the Jewish people disconnected...

At some point in life we all ask questions like “what is my purpose here on earth” … and “what did God create me to do?”… Figuring out your calling from the Lord involves earnest prayer and seeking Him above all else. You’ve been gifted with talents and interests specific to you, but as Pastor Bill will remind you today, seek the Lord’s direction first. You might be exactly where you want to be, b...

Are you hesitant to step out of your comfort zone? Maybe you’re afraid of failure or rejection… or maybe you’re content and you simply aren’t interested in switching it up. There certainly isn’t going to be room for growth when you remain in the same bubble of comfort all the time. In the message today, Pastor Bill will discuss how Nehemiah answered God’s call and stepped out in faith… you’ll see...

The wicked will not go unpunished. As you look around and see the success of men and women who take advantage and abuse others, it’s easy to allow bitterness into your heart. How could God let them prosper while the just and righteous struggle to get by? As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today’s message, those who reject God’s love and mistreat others will get the judgment they’ve earned. Your r...