A Transforming Word

There are a lot of folks who say things they should say, do things they shouldn’t do, and go places where they ought not to go. But do you think they would say and do those things and go to those places if their grandma was with them? If their kids were with them? Today in his message Pastor Bill reminds you that God is always with you. As Paul put it in the letter to the Corinthians, your body is...

There’s a big difference between being a peacemaker and a people pleaser. Peacemakers speak the truth in love without compromise, while people-pleasers will do anything just to be liked. One’s all about character while the other is all about compromise. In his message Today, Pastor Bill teaches you that you need to stand firm on the word of God. No matter what you suffer in this world, you have an...

People are always trying to make changes, but for one reason or another are unsuccessful. There are all kinds of programs like, “Thirty Days to a New You!” And then three days later… you realize how difficult it is and you’re right back to eating bon-bons on the sofa while watching TV. In his message today, Pastor Bill teaches you that there’s one commitment that’s worth making - Yield your life t...

When someone stands out in a crowd, is it always a good thing? There are different reasons that make people stand out. It could be their blue spikey hair. It could be their loud obnoxious behavior. But what about standing out in the world because you’re a Christian? In his message today, Pastor Bill teaches you that when Christ transforms your life, it should cause you to stand out, in a good way....

It’s one thing to sit on the couch and yell at your TV, but it’s a WHOLE other thing to strap on some pads and get out on the field. You might have all the plays figured out from the comfort of your living room, but could you pull them off in the heat of the game? Today in his message, Pastor Bill teaches you that you shouldn’t look down on the Corinthian Church, but you should seek to learn from...

Have you ever been in a conversation where you just felt completely lost? Maybe the other people you were listening to were nice enough and well-intentioned, but you just had no clue what they were talking about. It was all flying right over your head. Well, in today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that that’s what it’s like when you try to explain spiritual things to the unsaved. Until they’ve...

Anyone who’s gone through a major transformation in their life would do well to remember where they came from. Maybe you lost a lot of weight. Maybe you went from being a raging alcoholic to being sober and successful. Whatever your story is, don’t forget where you came from. In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you to be grateful for what the Lord has done in your life, while still showing gra...

There are a lot of things that are terrifying until you actually do them — Riding a rollercoaster. Flying in a plane. Starting a new job. These are just a handful of things that can cause you to lose sleep, but how often are your fears eased, once you face them? In his message today, Pastor Bill reminds you that even though it can be scary to share the gospel, the Lord will give you the boldness t...

Have you ever noticed how the road crews seem to have three guys watching one guy do all the work? Maybe you’ve been in that situation before, where not everyone was pulling their weight. Isn’t it so much better when everyone does their part? In his message today, Pastor Bill tells you that in the body of Christ, there’s a job for everyone. What has God called you to do for His kingdom? Just like...

Have you ever tried to “Follow the science?” It’s kind of hard to do when the goalposts are always shifting. They used to say that the universe came into existence millions of years ago, but today that number has grown into the billions. Who knows what they’ll say tomorrow? In Pastor Bill’s message today, he’ll share with you that the truth of God’s Word NEVER changes. Whatever God says, you can t...

Have you ever gotten so caught up in the weeds, that by the time you found your way out, you realized that all you had done was waste time? Does it even really matter if the chicken or the egg came first? Aren’t there more important things in life? Today in his message, Pastor Bill reminds you that the body of Christ needs to be focused on the mission of the Gospel. The great commission isn’t for...

Some folks are procrastinators… I’m sure that’s not you… But as you know, there are “people” out there who wait and wait until the last minute to get things done. There’s nothing like pulling an all-nighter to get that paper done that’s due first thing in the morning. In his message today, Pastor Bill reminds you that Jesus could come and rapture the Church at any time… Are you ready? What if this...

“Hello! How are you today?” That’s a pretty standard greeting, right? You’ve probably said and heard that more times than you can count. But what does it mean? Is it something you really think about? It’s almost like an automated thing we do without much thought at all. In his message today, Pastor Bill points out to you the rich and meaningful greeting that Paul often used in his letters to Chris...

As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series, he’ll be explaining that followers of Jesus must not build their lives around things that have no eternal significance. Rather than pursuing the same things the world pursues, a Christian should focus on the unseen realities such as Jesus and Heaven. To walk by faith requires that you tune your heart to the voice of the Holy Spirit and the truth of His...

Today, Pastor Bill will be explaining the importance of not being unequally yoked with an unbeliever. A yoke is a wooden bar that joins two oxen to each other and to the burden they pull. An “unequally yoked” team has one stronger ox and one weaker, or one taller and one shorter. The weaker or shorter ox would walk more slowly than the taller, causing the load to go around in circles. They cannot...

Everyone has been wronged, offended, and sinned against at some point. Today, Pastor Bill will be expounding on how the Bible says we are to forgive others. Ephesians 4:32 declares, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Similarly, Colossians 3:13 proclaims, “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one...

As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series through the book of Numbers, he’ll be exhorting you to not forsake the fellowship of the brethren. Too many Christians have this belief that they don’t need to be a regular attendant at Church, but this is contrary to what the Bible teaches. You were created with specific gifts and unique talents meant to help the Body of Christ function in unity. It’s...

Much of Old Testament history deals with the punishments Israel received for their disobedience to the Old Covenant laws. When Jesus Christ came, He said that He did not “come to abolish the Law or the Prophets . . . but to fulfill them”. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus took the Law to a higher level, applying it to the thoughts and intents of the heart. This perspective significantly diminishes...

As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series through the book of Numbers, he’ll be explaining that obedience to God proves our love for Him. Jesus said if you love Me, obey My commands. Obedience to God also demonstrates your faithfulness to Him, glorifies Him in the world, and opens avenues of blessing for you. Don’t allow the enemy to tempt you to live in sin, forsaking the harmony of your relat...

The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is the action by which God takes up permanent residence in the body of a believer in Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, the Spirit would come and go from the saints, empowering them for service but not necessarily remaining with them. Jesus revealed to His disciples the new role the Spirit of Truth would play in their lives: “He lives with you and will be in you”...

As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series through the book of Numbers, he’ll be challenging you to live sacrificially for the Lord. God desires you to take steps of faith and to be fully dependent on Him. Jesus tells His disciples to take up their cross and follow Him! This is a call to self-sacrifice. You must be willing to die to self, which is an absolute surrender to God. Although the call...

Today, Pastor Bill will be explaining that sin always starts off small and subtly. When Abraham and Lot’s servants started quarreling, Abraham gave Lot the choice of which land to take so they could part ways. Lot pitched his tent facing Sodom. Not soon after Lot pitched his tent facing Sodom, you see him getting closer and closer to this wicked city. Eventually, Lot will be involved in the gates...

In our society, having a job and making money is valued as the most important thing. Meanwhile, staying home to raise kids is often looked down upon because it doesn’t bring in income. But today, Pastor Bill teaches that marriage and parenting are one of equal partnership. The spouse who works and the spouse who stays home to raise the kids are equally valuable and doing important work. The dollar...

Many people think that the God of the Old Testament was angry because He killed, or commanded the killing of entire nations. They prefer the God of the New Testament because He’s all about love, grace, and forgiveness. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. God didn’t change from the Old Testament to the New Testament. What did change was t...

Have you ever compromised your faith or done what you know goes against God’s commands because you wanted something? Maybe you justified it by telling yourself that it’s just a white lie, or that it won’t hurt anyone. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that anything that goes against God’s word and His commands is sin. You can’t justify sin based on the circumstances or your feelings. If there’s anything...