Are you struggling with pride? Everyone struggles with it at some point in their lives and to varying degrees. In the message today, Pastor Bill will share how damaging pride can be and he’ll warn you to be careful. So how do you avoid getting sucked into prideful thinking? You can find freedom in Christ. He modeled a perfect example of humility and true and lasting freedom is only found through HIM. What might you need to give up in your life that’s been holding you back from surrendering your life fully to the Lord?

No one ever drifts into spiritual fruitfulness. The only drifting that takes place is toward temptation and sin. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will share with you how important it is to be diligent and rooted in God’s word. You’ll be better equipped to discern what’s true when God is at the forefront of everything you do. False teachers are just as prevalent today as they were in Paul’s day and age. There are lessons to be learned in the scripture passage today as Paul addresses his listeners on this topic.

It’s been said “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” … have you experienced hardship that made you better for it? It’s hard to see light at the end of the tunnel when you’re in the midst of a struggle, but God sees the full picture. In the message today, Pastor Bill will discuss how God is refining you in those difficulties. He can use bad situations for His good. What a relief to know that God’s plan is FAR better than anything we can come up with on our own. Will you cling to that truth today?

False teachers are just as prevalent today as they were in Paul’s day and age. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will share with you how to able to decipher what’s true. As followers of Christ, there’s a responsibility to challenge the things you hear instead of accepting it all as truth. Pastor Bill will urge you to know the Word of God so that you’ll be familiar with the truth. When you’re in the word of God and seeking Him through prayer, you’ll then be better equipped and in-tune to His voice.

Have you ever been to a church, and heard a sermon that just didn't sit right with you? As Pastor Bill continues his teaching series through the book of 2 Corinthians, he'll be encouraging you to be a student of the Bible, so that you can have discernment. Sadly, there are many cults out there that act as though they are genuinely Christian, but in reality, they fleece the flock. The more scripture you study, the easier it will be for you to know when someone is teaching something false.

Not all jealousy is bad. There is righteous jealousy that God has for His children, in that He's jealous for a relationship with you. He desires you for Himself and doesn't want you to be ensnared by sin. Today, Pastor Bill will be explaining how the Apostle Paul was jealous for those in Corinth with godly jealousy. Just as a parent would desire their children to stay away from troublemakers, God desires you to turn away from those things that would be unhealthy for your soul.

Don't compare yourself to others! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he reveals to you the danger of comparing yourself to others. Not only does comparison often make you feel bad about yourself. But it also can lower the bar in your walk with the Lord. Pastor Bill encourages you, to stay focused on Jesus Christ. Let Him be your aim. Try to live and model after His character. Work on having a heart that diligently seeks after Him. When you're focused on the Lord, it's hard to focus on the people around you.

Do you have a judgmental spirit? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he challenges you to examine your heart to see if you have a judgmental spirit within you. If you're focused on other people and what issues they might have, this could be an indicator that you're having a judgmental spirit. However, if you're focused on your issues and the things God's having you deal with, you're on the right track. Time spent with the Lord keeps you from examining the faults of others. Focus on God.

Don't put off the things that God has told you to purge from your life! Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message to have swift obedience. If God has something that He's called you to get rid of, get rid of it. Don't dance around and be passive about it. Be determined and disciplined to carry out what He's told you to. Pastor Bill explains that swift obedience is honors the Lord. Whatever you hear from the Lord, you want to be quick in responding to His voice. Listen to the Lord and quickly obey Him.

Have you ever noticed that when you're serving or doing things for the Lord, the enemy's darts start flying? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he tells you to keep doing the things that God has told you to do. Don't stop just because the enemy starts throwing chaos your way. Keep going. That's how you win the battle over the enemy, you keep going. Pastor Bill reminds you, that God has victory for you. He will give you the strength you need to finish what He's called you to. Rely upon the Lord!