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In Nehemiah 6:15-16, we come across an incredibly strategic verse. It says, So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of the month Elul, in fifty-two days . 16When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence ; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God . Today’s message is intentionally different than...

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In the fourth message of this series, we see how Nehemiah dealt with and eventually overcame opposition. Most of the time opposition starts in the form of discouragement. In many respects there’s nothing more dangerous than discouragement. It eventually kills visions, by slowly killing the visionary.  In this message, the listener will learn how to overcome discouragement. This will be helpful in...

In the third message of this series, we learn about Nehemiah as a vision-caster. The vision was clear, concise, and compelling because he followed three simple steps: - Nehemiah defined the problem. - Nehemiah offered the solution. - Nehemiah presented the reason. Nehemiah wasn’t the first person to say the walls needed to be rebuilt, but he was the first one in one hundred years who inspired and...

In the second message of this series, we see how Nehemiah responds to king’s two all important questions: - Why is your face sad, seeing you are not sick? - What are you requesting? Nehemiah’s answers reveal a great deal about who Nehemiah is as a man of God and as a leader. Listen to this message to learn how Nehemiah lived in the presence of God, remembered the promises of God, embodied the pass...

In this first message, we see how Nehemiah responds to the news that the walls are broken down and its gates have been destroyed by fire. There’s a radical difference between sadness and repentance. Listen to this message and learn how Nehemiah prayed, but he also did more than pray. Prayer was an invitation to hear God’s vision, participate in God’s vision, and fulfill God’s vision. Support the s...

This week, William builds on the tools discussed in part 1 by introducing the concept of “modeling”, placing the Christian in the role of student. William walks us through the purpose, posture, and power of an effective student/apprentice. This series shows how modeling can transform your walk, and create the impact you crave. Support the show

This week, William discusses the true destination of the Christian journey, and shares 4 practical “tools” the believer can implement in their own walk to propel them toward that goal. William combines Scriptural basis and practical application to help the believer at any stage of maturity understand steps they can take regularly in order to live their best lives for Christ. Support the show

Most of us resist sharing an AirBnB with our extended family for a week on vacation. Can you imagine traveling together for 40 years in the wilderness? In the message, we look at Moses’ message as the children of Israel are on the cusp of the Promise Land as their wilderness journey ends after forty long years. How did the remaining generation feel about those who went before them and the unknown...

Today’s message looks at the story of Cornelius and Peter both receiving direction from God through prayer. Prayer is so much more than a one-way conversation; it is about listening, receiving, and obeying. Yes, God answers prayer, but He frequently uses our obedience to facilitate the answer. Tune into this message to learn how God still speaks and operates through prayer today. He hasn’t changed...

There are times in life when all of us need a little help making decisions. Few things make us more decisive than defining moments. These are the moments in life where it’s impossible to remain neutral. The enemy’s goal is for us to make decisions against God instead of for God. Yet, God uses these moments for His purposes and plans. This message is designed to help us make proactive decisions by...

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In many respects the subject of healing feels like a mystery, yet God speaks clearly on the topic. In this message we’ll ask hard questions without promising easy answers. We’ll deal with the tensions of healing with a commitment to keep believing and acting upon our God-given authority.    Support the show

Have you ever witnessed something so great, special, or loving that you had to share it? Absolutely! It’s virtually impossible to not share good news. All of us enjoy telling stories when we have the opportunity to witness something unique and special.  If my sports team a big game at the buzzer, I talk about it. If I go to a great restaurant I not only talk about it, but I send pictures of my mil...

Imagine the first time you heard Jesus say, Follow me . What did those words represent? It was the greatest invitation in history, until it wasn’t. It was great for three and half years, but suddenly everything changed. Do you ever reconsider or evaluate your decisions? What happens to your commitment when circumstances change? Is your commitment dependent upon your circumstances? Right now, is yo...

Three strategic questions: (1) Where do you need to be devoted again? (2) Where do you need to believe big again? (3) Where do you need to be bold in your faith again? Experience is important, but evaluated experience is infinitely more important. The value of this message will be found in your ability to evaluate and make adjustments. The next level is waiting on your willingness to be bold and t...

Listen to this message and discover what you need to see and hear to follow again. It’s time to stop making it so complicated. Once you find out where God is already at work, everything simplifies. This series will rediscover God’s power or discover it for the first time. Let’s face, we aren’t powerful without God’s power. Support the show

Trusting people is complicated. In the final week of Trust Issues , we'll explore what to do with the broken trust we have experienced from others. How does God want us to move forward? Should we trust no one? Should we trust everyone? This message brings practical tools to use so we can navigate trust in this broken world. Support the show

In week 2 of Trust Issues, we look at the reality of pain in this world and explore what to do with it so we don’t let our pain have the last word. Learning what to do is key so we don’t accidentally blame God or begin to take measures in our own hands. Support the show

In this first message of Trust Issues, we take an honest look at what keeps many of us from fully trusting God and how to move from where we are to the place we can experience God making our paths straight. Based in the well known Proverbs 3:5-8, we are challenged to move past the familiarity of this passage to truly being blessed by the promises available when we obey it.  Support the show

Switching metaphors, we look at Matt 25:14-30. William dives deep into the 3 things God gives us in order to represent Him on the earth. In this message, William shows why having influence in our personal circles is vital to the mission of expanding God’s kingdom, how to develop influence, and the rewards that come from stewarding God’s resources well. This message ends with a powerful appeal for...

We step back and explore two key concepts related to Cultivating for a harvest: the nature of the Kingdom, and the nature of the seed. Going back to the Garden and the beginning of creation, William shows how understanding these ideas gives context to the parable of the farmer who plants and harvests in Mark 4:26-29, and why it is imperative that we be producing good fruit. Support the show

In the fifth message of this series, you’ll discover the secret to commitment. Here’s a quick teaser, it’s NOT what you think. Listen to this message and be pleasantly surprised by the discovery. I don’t want to give it away, but it is a major paradigm shift from mainstream thinking.  I promise the discovery found in Matthew 13:44-46 will inspire and encourage you. You don’t have to doubt yourself...

Today, we learn the importance of starting small, building momentum, and finishing big. It’s absolutely essential to understand Jesus' parable of the mustard seed. The seed is one of the smallest but it doesn’t remain small, and most importantly, the seed contains divine potential.  What seeds has God planted into your life?  What is God trying to awaken, activate, and advance through you?  G...