Pastor Bill Buffington

A Transforming Word

In each episode of A Transforming Word Pastor Bill Buffington teaches through the Word of God, helping us learn to walk with Jesus closer.

Author

Pastor Bill Buffington

Category

Religion

Podcast website

calvaryinglewood.org

Latest episode

Apr 18, 2025

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Episodes

Friday November 29, 2024 29.11.2024

What are you afraid of? Everyone has something they are afraid of, but what about in life, do you fear your financial situation, is there an area you should step into but you are afraid to? In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that the reason you fear is because you don’t have faith. That doesn’t mean you have no faith, just that you struggle with it in certain areas or situations. Remember...

Thursday November 28, 2024 28.11.2024

How do you react when faced with an adverse or dangerous situation? Many people cower and back away from a potentially dangerous interaction. In today’s message, Pastor Bill explains how the Bible doesn’t look at those people favorably, instead, it celebrates the ones that stood up to threats of adversity and danger. You have to know when to step back to avoid harm, but as a follower of Christ you...

Wednesday November 27, 2024 27.11.2024

Have you ever met someone whose personality seemed to change depending on what environment they were in? Maybe you change how you act in different situations under the guise of adapting. In today’s message, Pastor Bill warns you to be consistent in your words and actions. You can’t act one way in one situation, i.e. church, and the opposite in another, i.e. at home. Non-believers, and more importa...

Tuesday November 26, 2024 26.11.2024

What are you living for? Are you living for the weekend, a vacation, or just getting off work? Maybe you’re living for thrills or your enjoyment. In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges you to live for more than just getting through the day or the next hit of happiness. Set your eyes on something greater than just your pleasure or complacency. As a follower of Christ, you are meant for more tha...

Monday November 25, 2024 25.11.2024

In a race or other competition, you can usually tell which athletes really want to win by how they train. Most people will tell you they want to win, but how they prepare tells you otherwise. In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges you to train spiritually like you want to win. Like an athlete trying to win, you have to discipline yourself to not live like the ones just saying they want to win;...

Friday November 22, 2024 22.11.2024

God’s Great Commission is your permission to go out into the world sharing The Gospel! Pastor Bill teaches in today’s message the necessity of evangelism. As a disciple of Jesus, you are His hands and feet within the world. His Spirit resides with you giving you the strength and empowerment to share Jesus with others. Pastor Bill encourages you to be bold in your faith. Know that God is always wit...

Thursday November 21, 2024 21.11.2024

Are you serving your local church for the right reasons? In today’s message from Pastor Bill, he asks you to examine your heart posture before the Lord. Are you serving with a cheerful heart unto Him? Do you find joy and peace during your service? Pastor Bill urges you to seek God in where to serve and how often to serve. You want whatever you do to be done for God’s glory. Make sure you’re servin...

Wednesday November 20, 2024 20.11.2024

Do you look to the world, people, or God to fulfill your needs? Pastor Bill shares in today’s message the importance of looking to God to satisfy all of your needs and desires. God is the One who knew you before He laid the foundations of the Earth. Who else would better know your heart or understand what you need than Him? Pastor Bill encourages you to come to the Lord for everything. Trying to f...

Tuesday November 19, 2024 19.11.2024

Knowledge and love need to go hand-in-hand! As you learn in today’s message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to be known for your love. The Bible says that the greatest of the fruits is love. People truly don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Pastor Bill reiterates that everything should be seasoned with the love of God. When speaking truth it must be with love. When s...

Monday November 18, 2024 18.11.2024

The closer you get to Jesus the more humble you become! In today’s message, Pastor Bill explains that the more you pursue God the more you want to be like Him. As you read and study the Bible, you’ll begin to understand how desperately you need a Savior. Pastor Bill jokes that you don’t get closer to God and become cocky! That just doesn’t happen. The more you pursue the Lord, you realize just how...

Friday November 15, 2024 15.11.2024

In whatever season you find yourself, put God first! As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to put all of your focus on God. Whether you're married and have a family. Or if you’re single and desiring to become married. Keep your eyes upon Jesus who is the Author and Finisher of your faith. Pastor Bill explains that God has so much He desires for you to learn, grow, an...

Thursday November 14, 2024 14.11.2024

What qualities do you look for in a potential spouse? In today’s message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to focus on the internal qualities. Is the person kind, generous, or patient? Do they have a heart for the Lord and seek to follow Him? These are the qualities that matter in the heart of a person. Pastor Bill cautions you not to focus so much on external appearances but on the internal cha...

Wednesday November 13, 2024 13.11.2024

Be careful about where and whom you receive advice from. Pastor Bill reveals in today’s message that there can be so many places and people where bad advice is found. But God’s Word says that it’s a lamp to one’s feet and a light to their path. Pastor Bill urges you to find your hope, advice, and direction in the Bible. God’s Word is true and sharper than any sword. God is the way, the truth, and...

Tuesday November 12, 2024 12.11.2024

Don’t give up hope for the salvation of your spouse! Today, Pastor Bill shares with you the importance of continuing to pray daily for your spouse and their reception of Jesus Christ. God is always in the business of salvation. He wants others to receive and come to Jesus. Maybe you’ve been a Believer for a long time and you’re wondering if your spouse will ever come around. Pastor Bill encourages...

Monday November 11, 2024 11.11.2024

Don’t only focus on outward appearances! In today’s message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you not to look to what the world says matters. The world says that your social media, followers, photos, and outward appearances are what matter most. However, Pastor Bil explains that you should be focusing on what God says matters most. Focus on pursuing God through His Word and prayer. Examine your hear...

Friday November 8, 2024 08.11.2024

Those who desire to seek the Lord must deny themselves, pick up their cross, and follow Him. As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Bill, he teaches about mutual submission within the context of marriage. Marriage parallels our walk with the Lord. We must submit our wants and desires to God in our faith journey. We lay down our will and pursue after the Lord’s. Pastor Bill explains that in m...

Thursday November 7, 2024 07.11.2024

How does a believer deal with their past sin? In today’s message, Pastor Bill emphatically states that God has washed that sin away. It is in the past, and God does not bring it up again. God sees us washed as white as snow because of Christ's payment on the cross. He does remind us, however, that we are to be in the process of becoming more like Christ. We are set apart by God, for God, and to be...

Wednesday November 6, 2024 06.11.2024

It is crucial for those who know Christ to condemn sin and yet love the sinner. There is no place in God’s kingdom for hate. When encountering people, we must have the heart of Jesus and love those who need to be forgiven. In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges us to teach the truth but to share it in love. We need to call for repentance but then accept those as fellow believers who have repen...

Tuesday November 5, 2024 05.11.2024

The Bible warns us not to be deceived about important spiritual truths. God knew there were vulnerable areas in our lives where we could be easily led astray. In today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages us to be careful that our beliefs align with God’s word. When it comes to eternity, we must be certain there is repentance and a willingness to be a follower of Christ. Just because someone thinks t...

Monday November 4, 2024 04.11.2024

The famous advertising slogan "Be all that you can be" encourages people to strive to develop skills and work habits that help them reach their highest potential. In today's message, Pastor Bill emphasizes that our potential in God is greater than anything we can achieve on our own. God wants us to become all that He has designed us to be. He understands that we are not perfect, and God will point...

Friday November 1, 2024 01.11.2024

There is a perception among some people that believers should be passive; I’m okay with whatever you want to do and believe. In his message today, Pastor Bill uses the example of Jesus clearing the temple of money changers and others defiling it. Some say Jesus was only loving, kind, and accepting of everyone. He was both loving and kind. But Jesus did and said everything with a standard of Holine...

Thursday October 31, 2024 31.10.2024

Most churches welcome everyone into their congregation, aiming to be a spiritual hospital for those in need. In his message today, Pastor Bill discusses the issues the Corinthian church faced due to allowing sin to prevail. Comparing the church in Corinth to today's churches reveals many similarities. Everyone falls down at some time. We help them back up. We are to accept and love everyone among...

Wednesday October 30, 2024 30.10.2024

‘You know the game that kids sometimes play? Whatever you say, they repeat it back exactly the same way. And when you say “Stop copying me” what do they say? “Stop copying me.” The funny thing about it is that it’s almost embarrassing how accurate they can be with their imitations. They even get the mannerisms down to the T. Today in his message, Pastor Bill teaches you that imitation can be a goo...

Tuesday October 29, 2024 29.10.2024

When a singer finishes a concert, you can just see the size of their head expanding with pride. You see it with football players doing their little endzone celebration. But do you see the janitor bragging about how much trash he throws out? But still, his job is important. In his message today, Pastor Bill reminds you that whatever gift God may have given you, it’s nothing to boast in yourself abo...

Monday October 28, 2024 28.10.2024

Have you ever had to borrow someone else’s stuff? The more expensive it is, the more careful you’re going to be, right? It’s one thing if you borrow something like a garden tool… But what if you borrow their car? You bet you’re going super careful with how you drive it. Today in his message, Pastor Bill reminds you that your life doesn’t belong to you, but it belongs to God. Are you being careful...

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