It’s easy to love people who are likable and similar to you. It doesn’t take any supernatural power to love them. However, if you’re part of a church, you probably know people who are difficult to love. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that you can’t love God without loving His people. God doesn’t call you to love just some people. Christians are called to love everyone, especially fellow believers. The church is called to be an example to the world. Is there anyone that God is placing on your heart to love?

We all need a friend like Jonathan, and we all need to be a friend like Jonathan. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you that this is what a godly friendship looks like. Jonathan was next in line to be king, but he knew that God had chosen David to be the next king. Jonathan wasn’t jealous or bitter of David. In fact, he wanted to support David, and he was willing to risk his life to protect David from King Saul. Do you have these kinds of friendships in your life? If not, ask God to provide godly brothers and sisters.

Is it ever okay to tell a lie? What if the lie helps save someone’s life? Some people use the story of Rahab the prostitute to justify lying in certain situations because she lied to save the lives of the 2 Israelite spies in Jericho. In today’s message, Pastor Bill clearly teaches you that God never needs you to lie, or to commit any other sin, to do His work. If Rahab told the truth, God could’ve saved the spies some other way. Don’t use your circumstances to justify sinning. Obey God’s commands and trust Him.

Have you ever tried taking matters into your own hands, instead of trusting in God? Maybe it was regarding a financial decision, a job, or a relationship that you felt God was taking too long to fulfill. How did that end up for you? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you to leave your battles to God. God promised David that he would be king, but he had to wait 15 years! David could’ve killed Saul before then, but he chose to trust in God’s plan and timing. What do you need to trust God with today?

Have you ever stood up for your faith, even if it cost you something? Maybe it cost you your reputation at work or a friendship. If we’re honest, many of us fear people more than we fear God. Today, Pastor Bill teaches you that if you fear God, you don’t need to fear anyone else. God is above your boss, your teachers, or any world leader. Jonathan risked his life to stand up for David to King Saul, even when no one else did. Be bold in standing up for what you know is right. God sees you and will reward you.

What’s your first reaction when you see someone else get something that you’ve been desiring? Maybe it’s a job or a spouse that you’ve been asking God for. Do you end up feeling envious of them? Maybe you also feel bitter and frustrated with God for blessing someone else instead of you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you not to be jealous of others. Instead, you should rejoice with them when things turn out well. God has the best plans for you, and He will be faithful in achieving them.

Do you feel secure knowing that everything belongs to God? That means that God is in control of your job, your health, and your finances. Today, Pastor Bill encourages you to be like David and trust God to take care of you. God promised the kingdom to David, but David didn’t try to take the kingdom from Saul by force, even though he had several opportunities to do so. He trusted in God’s plan and timing, even when he had to run away and live in caves for several years. What do you need to trust God for?

Have you ever felt threatened by someone more successful than you? Maybe it was a younger, tech-savvy colleague at work. Or someone in your church ministry who seemed to be making more of an impact for God. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches you to not be like King Saul. Saul had the same opportunities as David, but unlike David, Saul disobeyed God. So God’s spirit left Saul, and God started blessing David in everything he did. Be humble, and learn from people whom God is using.

Everybody has at least one person in their lives that they look up to, adore, and want to be just like. We get so obsessed with them that we begin to adopt their ways of life. Is it something that God finds valuable, though? Pastor Bill highlights in today's message how God sees you as unique. You could think you're useless when you compare yourself to other people, but God thinks you're precious. He has given you special abilities that are only yours. All you need to do is accept your talents and use them for God’s glory!

Every time we attempt to take a risk and confront a challenge, someone in our lives always drains our motivation. Your family members or even your friends could be the ones holding you back. However, are you aware of the cause of it? Pastor Bill explains today why it's crucial to surround yourself with folks who share your strong faith. People who are unable to do what you can often prevent you from trying. Instead, you can surround yourself with people who support you at all times.