Facing trials is like wind battering a sturdy tree that bends but doesn’t break. Today, Pastor Bill reveals Paul’s resolve amid chains and tribulation. He knew jail, bondage, and hardship awaited, yet none of it swayed him. Those things might distract, distress, or even discourage at times. But they wouldn’t alter his path. Paul pressed on to finish his race with joy. God can help you stand firm in the face of scary circumstances. How do you stay committed to finishing strong despite life’s distractions?

What does it mean to speak the full truth without holding back? In today’s message, Pastor Bill highlights Paul’s farewell to Ephesus, declaring himself innocent of their blood. He had fulfilled his duty, sharing the whole counsel of God’s Word. No part was omitted, whether easy or hard, liked or disliked. God can empower you to deliver His truth completely, just as Paul did. Paul’s commitment challenges you to the same boldness. How do you embrace sharing God’s full truth in your life?

What voice are you listening to in a world full of noise? In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that Jesus is the true Shepherd who calls His blood-bought sheep by name. This isn’t mere spiritual language; it’s a profound truth. When you hear His voice, you follow Him alone. His sheep don’t chase strangers or the enemy’s lies. When you know Him, you walk securely in His path. His personal call guides you through every moment. How do you tune your ear to hear Jesus calling you by name?

Life’s detours can feel like dead ends until God redirects you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill conveys how God knows how to stop you in your tracks and turn you toward salvation. Repentance means turning around from your current path, not earning your way to the correct one. You didn’t achieve anything on your own; it’s His grace that flips your direction. Once you turn, you’re in the race, trusting and following Christ. How do you recognize God’s turn in your life toward Him?

What fuels your urgency to run the race God has set before you? In today’s message, Pastor Bill spotlights Paul rushing to Jerusalem, holding a church conference on the fly. Time is short on this earth, and Paul knew it; there was no delaying decisions till next week. He organized, managed, and pressed forward with purpose. God can ignite that same drive in you to fulfill His calling. Your life has a timeline; make it count. How do you embrace urgency to pursue what God has for you?

What drives someone to leave everything to follow God’s call? In today’s message, Pastor Bill dives into why key men from cities far apart left their jobs and churches to join Paul, traveling with him to Jerusalem. Their choice wasn’t random; it was a response to God’s purpose through Paul. God can stir hearts to abandon comfort for His mission. Their faith led them to step out, trusting His direction. That same call echoes for you. How do you respond when God asks you to follow Him boldly?

Seeing calm after chaos is like glimpsing sunlight through a storm’s end. In today’s message, Pastor Bill reflects on the riots in Ephesus, where revival sparked uproar, yet the mayor’s stand brought peace. The dust storm of chaos eventually ceased. Whether you’re glimpsing light at the tunnel’s end or just entering the storm, God’s promise holds: the uproar will quiet. Every storm has an end. His peace can steady you no matter where you are. How do you hold onto God’s promise during life’s storms?

We need relationships with other believers. This is critical. Yes, it’s only your relationship with Christ that saves you from sin and secures your place in eternity with Him. But these horizontal relationships with the people God’s placed in our lives can save us from a whole lot of pain and sorrow in the here and now. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today’s message, God can use those people to speak truth, encouragement, and life into your heart at just the moment you need it, pushing you closer to your Savior.

When people come to know Jesus, the world takes notice. Lives are changed as He transforms them from the inside out. People stop living in sin. They don’t drink too much, if at all. The drugs stop, and addictive habits are broken. They don’t watch the same shows that promote sin in its various forms. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, when your economy is built on idol worship or other sinful practices based on greed, lust, or violence, following Jesus can be bad for business. 

You can’t be saved by proximity, inheritance, or right living. Growing up with Christian parents, attending Church, being an American, supporting a certain political party, or listening to the right radio station does not get you into the Kingdom of Heaven. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today’s message, there’s only one way in. We need to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He alone can save us when we trust in the work He did on the cross, bearing our sin and inviting us into a relationship with Him.