Have you ever felt as though you couldn't bring yourself down to the level of others, primarily those who are lost and in sin? Be careful! This is what the Bible refers to as haughtiness and is actually the opposite behavior that our Lord demonstrated. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you what it means to be a friend to a sinner, rather than a friend to the sin. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of how Jesus reaches out to the lost without affirming their sin and showing them the love of God.

Have you ever found yourself comparing the works, ministries, or lives of others to that of your own, primarily from the Old Testament? While many of the works and miracles of countless individuals from the past are indeed great, it's important you remember who you are. As Pastor Bill will remind you in his message today, you are one with Christ, a child and heir of God. In his study, you'll learn that whenever you're feeling down, unwanted, or useless, you're far more than you can imagine in the eyes of The Father.

Have you ever felt confused, abandoned, or perhaps even let down by Jesus? More often than not, we allow ourselves to feel this way in our walk because we impose unrealistic or skewed expectations on The Lord. In some cases, we even go so far as to feel offended. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to avoid such behavior at all costs as a believer and follower of Christ. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of what it means to trust The Lord, even when it's confusing or difficult.

The current world we live in is an evil world, full of chaos. It can feel like the waiting will go on forever, it can feel like we'll be left here in the destruction and the fear... But we know that this isn't true. Jesus is coming. Just as He came once in the New Testament, He will come again... And when He does, He will bring all Christians to be with Him in heaven. In heaven there won't be anymore evil, there won't be anymore pain or crying. There we will only know peace and joy in the presence of our heavenly Father.

Throughout the entire Bible, we see God working amazing miracles in the lives of those who put their trust in Him... However, even though God can do anything, its important to keep in mind why. In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that God isn't some magical genie who will give you whatever you want. He is the creator of the universe, He is filled with the capacity to do anything that He wants... And He will provide for you! As the author of life itself, God cares for the smallest things! You!

Throughout the Bible we see an example of spiritual growth, fruit. If the fruit of a tree is good and what it should be, we qualify this as “good fruit”. The same is true of your spiritual walk, if you are practicing good spiritual disciplines as you should, you will reap the benefits or fruits of these actions. So in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to love others, no matter their fruit. We can look and see good or bad fruit... But love is not based on this, we can love unconditionally through Christ.

In western culture, we tend to have a bit of a misunderstanding about what the term blessing means. We often use the word flippantly, “God bless you!” or “We ask that you bless this food”... And while we mean well when we do this, the Bible tells us to bless our enemies! So how do we do that? In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you that the word bless, simply means to speak well of. So to bless our enemies is to speak well of them... So whoever that may be... Bless them.

Do you know your identity within Jesus Christ? In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you that the Church as a whole, the collective group of Christians from around the world... Is the bride of Christ. So what does this mean? It means that like any good, God-fearing husband, He would do anything for His bride. He would also help to teach His bride about the ways of His God, the Father... And we as the bride of Christ are called to respect Him and grow in our relationship with Him by spending time with Him.

When you make the commitment to be a follower of Jesus, it doesn’t just stop there. It’s an entire transformation that takes place. Through a renewed heart, there’s a desire to serve and share the good news of the gospel. God chose you to be a disciple. In the message today, Pastor Bill will encourage you to do your part. You might think.. ‘how can one person have an impact’… well the Lord blesses you with unique gifts. When we all work together using our gifts for the Lord, beautiful things can happen.

In the scripture today, Jesus chooses the twelve disciples… these guys would end up leading the church, making disciples of all nations. They dropped everything to follow Jesus. Would you be willing to give it all up and follow Him? Pastor Bill will remind you today that there’s a difference between getting saved and being a disciple of Christ. Being a disciple involves an entire life change. But you’re not alone in the journey… the Lord is there to guide you every step of the way.