Jesus’ resurrection caught everyone by surprise, despite all of Jesus’ teaching regarding His death. The disciples didn’t really get it until they experienced it first-hand. Yet Jesus was patient with them. Pastor Bill will remind you in the message today that the Lord will meet you where you’re at as well. He sees the struggle you’re facing, Not only does he see your struggle but he can empathize with you. Being fully human and fully God, He gets you. He’s there waiting for you to call on Him.

In the message today, Pastor Bill will point out how the pandemic has been a wake-up call for many people. When the world as we know it comes to a halt, it certainly makes you think about what truly matters in life, doesn’t it? Pastor Bill will encourage you today to cling to Jesus during these days that could very well be the end times. Your house, your job, the material possessions that you hold so close aren’t going to last. Only Jesus is eternal.

In the message today, Pastor Bill will encourage you to remember that God is sovereign, no matter what’s going on around you. The entire world could be turning upside down, but He’s still God. Lasting peace only comes from Him. He knows what will happen next and He sees the bigger picture when all we see are bits and pieces. Is your world crashing in on you today? You’re not alone. Seek the Lord above all else and allow Him to work in your life today.

Our emotions can be so extreme; three little things go wrong, and it can feel like your whole world is falling apart. Pastor Bill reminds us today to remember the words and actions of Jesus. Remember the big picture! If you lose your job, it’s not the end of the world. We go through trials, yet time moves on. Don’t forget to look to Jesus in the good times AND the bad. He’s not there just to pick you up when you’ve fallen down, He’s there to listen and encourage and walk alongside you throughout this messed up world.

Do you ever feel like you have things figured out? You’ve lived long enough, and you think you’ve seen it all. Today, Pastor Bill walks us through what it was like those first days after Jesus was crucified. He had been transparent with His apostles, telling them everything that would happen, yet they were still surprised when the time came. And after three days of shock and grief, they were surprised AGAIN to find the tomb empty. No matter what you think you know, God still works in your life in unexpected ways.

When you’re in the middle of a torrential rain in the midst of the ocean, you’re more than happy to be thrown a life-preserver. You’re going to hold on to that as if it were life or death. So what about when it comes to Jesus being your lifesaver? Pastor Bill teaches today on how you should want to cling to Jesus because your choice about Him really is a matter of life or death. Hold on to what He says, who He is, and what He’s promised and you’ll reach the shore safely, able to live fully and completely.

Why is it so inspiring when there’s a story about someone overcoming odds and rising above their circumstances? It’s not because the person wallows in the unfortunate hand they were given. It’s because despite the hardships, a person can have the resolve within them to push through and even conquer those extremely difficult situations. The person becomes a hero and everyone around them can champion their cause. Today, Pastor Bill gives a direct message about the real reason Jesus came.

As a child, your brother stole your toy and then broke it. As a teenager, your best friend pursued the one guy you were interested in and ended up dating him. Now you’re an adult and you’ve been deeply wronged by someone you work with, betrayed by someone you had given your trust to. So should you harbor all these wrongdoings and hold them against those people for life? Today, Pastor Bill explains how Jesus had another way. He chose forgiveness and so should you!

Have you ever had a chore that you got volunteered for and didn’t really want to do it? But then as you start the work, it becomes less undesirable because you see the benefit of it as you put the work into it. Well today, Pastor Bill expresses the value of entering into something, even if it wasn’t your idea in the first place. God has a way of bringing people to a point that allows them to have a chance at salvation, even if they’re not looking for it. So what’s the level of your willingness today?

Jesus underwent pain and anguish that we simply can’t fathom. Even before the nails pierced His hands and feet and He was raised on that cross, as He knelt in the garden, praying for the cup to pass if possible, He had our sin laid on Him and His Father turned away. That means your sin and mine, as well as that of every human who’s lived and will live. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today’s message, Jesus did that for you. He exchanged Himself so that you could be free and be with Him eternally.