Has anyone ever told you to follow your heart? Maybe you got a card that had that written on it. Maybe you heard it in a movie or a TV show. It sounds good to us, but is that really good Godly advice? What does the Bible teach us about following our hearts? Pastor Bill shares with you today, that the Bible is the key to testing your heart. Without God’s Word, your heart can be a tricky thing. It can lead you in all kinds of wrong directions. You need God’s Word to keep your heart going in the right direction.

If you go to court for something you did and then beg the judge for forgiveness, he might hear you. But if you show up back in court again for the same reason over and over again, do you think the judge will trust you again for the same thing? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that true sorrow produces repentance. You can say you’re sorry all that you want, but if there’s no change then something’s wrong. You need to check your heart – if you’re really sorry there’s going to be change.

People are hard to deal with sometimes. There are certain people who we sometimes just wish would go away. It doesn’t matter where they go, as long they go away from you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill tells the story of how David had to deal patiently with King Saul even when he had multiple chances to take him out. Even though David could have killed Saul and probably got away with it, he didn’t do it. What would you do if you were in that situation? Would you be able to leave it to God?

When you’re faced with a situation where you feel like you’re up against the world, it can be hard to choose to do the right thing. When everyone’s against you, the temptation can be to give up or to give in. The easy thing is to either run away or join the crowd and do the wrong thing. In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that even if the whole world is against you, when you do things God’s way, He’s on your side. It might look intimidating but don’t forget that God’s with you when you stand for Him.

Life is messy, the reality of it is that we all make mistakes. If you look at professional athletes, as good as they are at what they do, they still have weaknesses. That’s why they’re constantly training. That’s why they’ve got coaches and trainers to help them keep making improvements. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that in the Christian walk, you need to be aware of your weaknesses. You need other Christians who can help you out by praying for you and pointing you to the Scriptures.

When someone does you wrong, It’s easy to get all up in arms and take matters into your own hands. If someone cheats you, of course, you’re going to want to make them pay. You’ve got to make an example out of anyone who crosses you the wrong way. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you about how King David was cheated by a man named Nabal and David was about to handle things himself. As you’ll learn, God intervenes before David goes and gets himself into too much trouble though.

It’s been said that on your tombstone you’ve got two dates, your birth and your death. In between is a short little line that represents the life you lived. That little dash stands for all that you said and did while you were here on the earth. In today’s message, as Pastor Bill looks at the death of the prophet Samuel, we’re reminded to consider our own lives. Life is short. When you die, what will you leave behind? What will you be remembered for? Will they be able to say that you were a faithful servant of God?

Waiting is something we all have to do. You’ve got to wait at the Doctor’s office, at the DMV, and when you’re in line at the grocery store. Sometimes it really seems like a waste of time. But there are times when you wait for something and it’s well worth it. Pastor Bill teaches you in today’s message, that when you wait for something God promised you, it’s always worth it. Sometimes you might begin to wonder what you’re actually waiting for, but when God comes through, it’s always worth the wait.

What’s your response when you get attacked by other people? Are you a fight person or a flight person? Some people don’t get mad, they just get even. Some people sit and stew over things and build up with bitterness. Other people just talk trash and try to ruin the other person’s reputation. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that when someone does wrong against you, then it’s better to wait and let God deal with them. It’s not always easy, but it’s always better when you let God take care of it.

When you drive in your car, and you break the speed limit, whose fault is it? When you get pulled over are you gonna try and blame your passenger for the speed of your car? No way, nobody’s gonna buy that. It was your foot on the pedal and your hand on the wheel. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that when you know to do what’s right, it shouldn’t matter what everyone else is telling you. You do what’s right. You’re the one that God’s going to hold accountable for the things you choose to do.