This is a key concept in Christianity. If you’re looking for a way to be “successful” in your faith and experience fullness of purpose, this is an essential mindset. As Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, the driving factor in your prayers should be seeking God’s will. All too often, we come to God with our requests, and that’s good – He wants that – but ultimately those requests need to be submitted to His will for us. If they don’t line up, we need to leave them on the altar in our pursuit of Him.

The Church is made up of people. We’re redeemed through Christ, but as long as we live in the flesh, we’re going to suffer the weaknesses of it. How often have you heard someone say they like Jesus, but have been hurt by the Church in some way? It’s a sad reality. Even well-meaning Christians are guilty of misrepresenting Christ at times. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today’s message, we can do better. Perfection isn’t a realistic expectation, but humility and compassion can go a long way.

What a powerful idea that is – things that defeat people who don’t know Jesus won’t take you down! When you place your trust in Jesus and place your problem in His hands, you have the greatest chance at victory you could ever have! Now – that victory may not look like you want it to, but it will look exactly like what God KNOWS is best for you. Pastor Bill will encourage you in his message today to remember Who you’ve placed your hope in when circumstances threaten to tear you down!

The early books of the Old Testament contain their fair share of battles. These wars had a purpose, and that’s part of what Pastor Bill will talk about today in his message. But – he’ll also remind you that you’re fighting a battle too! It’s not a physical battle – you aren’t going to pull your sword out and charge into the streets. But there is a spiritual fight happening all around you right now! How can you participate? By wielding your weapons of God’s Word, prayer, and the direction of the Holy Spirit!

There’s a spiritual realm, one that you can’t see, where God and Satan are battling for your soul. They both want control. Sometimes, God asks you to join in! Pastor Bill will be encouraging you today to go to step into the battle. Maybe it’s a sin that has a firm grip on your heart. Maybe it’s a blind spot He’s recently opened your eyes to. Or maybe the battle is on your knees, praying fervently for a breakthrough in someone else’s life. Whatever it is – put on the armor of God, and join the fight!

Have you ever found yourself experiencing a variety of emotions whenever you read about Israel's journey through the wilderness? Were those emotions particularly ones of frustration or even annoyance by their constant lack of thankfulness? As Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, we should actually feel the exact opposite when we read such accounts. In his study, you'll learn how we as believers can be both thankful and encouraged by God's constant patience and grace towards Israel.

Whether we care to admit it or not, each and every one of us get discouraged from time to time, whether spiritually or practically. If we're not careful, we can often end up losing perspective, putting our attention elsewhere, and distracting ourselves from God. As Pastor Bill discusses in his message today, the quickest way to get back on track from discouragement is to dive into the Word. In his study, you'll be reminded that by putting your focus on The Lord, your perspectives will be realigned with The Kingdom.

Chances are you've drawn a few connections between the Promised Land of Israel, and the promise of Heaven to believers. While there definitely are some contrasts, it's important that we don't go overboard with the metaphor as believers in Christ. As Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, the Promised Land still had wars, famines, and other events contrary to the nature of Heaven. In his study, you'll learn that the “Promised Land” for the believer, is the indwelling of The Holy Spirit.

Many of us would be hard-pressed to find a single person who doesn't appreciate being under the favor of The Lord. On the other hand, we'd probably find it just as difficult to find someone who appreciates not being under the favor of The Lord. In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of pursuing righteousness in your walk with The Lord. In his study, you'll learn that if life ever feels as though things are more difficult than normal, chances are there's a compromise in your life.

Many of us can’t imagine ruining an example or depiction of Christ. But that’s exactly what Moses did, as you’ll discover in today’s message! While his frustrations with the Israelites are more than understandable, his rash actions are what led to such a mistake. In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of being quick to listen to the Lord, rather than quick to action. You'll learn that with new ministry comes new instruction, and new opportunities to let the Lord lead!