The idea of persecution can be quite the challenging concept for us as believers in western civilization. While some of us might indeed be afraid of persecution, many of us have a hard time comprehending the reality that our brothers and sisters in Christ are being killed for their faith. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you the importance of not being overcome with fear as a believer. In his study, you'll learn that by relying on God's Spirit, the support, and prayers of each other, we're sure to persevere in our faith.

Due to the constant shuffle of life, family, work, and friends, it can be easy for us as believers to forget just where it is we truly belong. From working hard, settling in with family, and going after our dream house, we often lose sight of our true citizenship status. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you the importance of regularly remembering where you truly belong. In his study, you'll learn both the importance of remembering your a citizen of Heaven, and living your life accordingly.

Due to the rampant increase in virtue signaling and social justice movements, many of us as believers have become intimidated about sharing our faith with others. With all the recent pushes for inclusiveness and equality, the exclusivity of Christ isn't a message that's well received. However, as Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, the Gospel is nothing to be ashamed of. In his study, you'll learn that just as the Apostle Paul did, no matter what the disagreement might be, we're to boldly proclaim the Gospel with peace and love.

The circumstances of life don't always make it easy for us to be joyful and excited to share The Lord with others. However, the Apostle Paul gives us a powerful illustration of just how we as believers should behave, whether life is smooth sailing or completely upside down. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to live your life in such a way that others can't help but notice your unity with Christ. In his study, you'll learn that no matter what life might throw at you, there's nothing that should hinder your witness for Christ.

The promise of life everlasting in the presence of Christ can be quite the pick-me-up in the face of trial, tragedy, and hardship. In some cases, when things are more than we feel we can handle, we sometimes think that we'd rather The Lord just take us home. However, as Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, the current life we have is one that can be used to bear fruit for The Lord. In his study, you'll learn that while it's perfectly normal to desire to be in the presence of God, we should be just as excited to represent His Kingdom.

Many of us have probably thought of the old expression “life dealt a bad hand of cards” whenever we experience terrible circumstances in life. What we do in those particular instances makes all the difference in the world as believers and followers of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you that no matter what your circumstance in life might be, you can always be a witness for Christ. In his study, you'll learn that whether rain or shine, death or life, God can use you in every situation.

What are some of the ways in which you typically find yourself responding to hardship, tragedy, or trials in life? Do you call a friend, find something to distract yourself with, or quickly shut yourself off emotionally? Or do you look to God's Word? In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you the importance of turning to both God's Word and His Spirit during the struggles of life. In his study, you'll learn how a daily devotion to prayer and Scripture is a sure way to better take on the challenges of life.

One of the common misconceptions regarding Christianity is that when one accepts Christ, they no longer suffer or experience tragedy. This is what's typically referred to as the prosperity gospel and is not only deceptive, but dangerous. As Pastor Bill will teach you in his message today, we as believers will still go through our fair share of hardships and sorrows. In his study, you'll learn that while we indeed walk through the same valleys of darkness, it's fellowship and Christ that carries us through it.

One of the unfortunate side effects of being zealous for drawing in the lost is that we sometimes end up forgetting what we're really all about. The Gospel. Whether it's focusing on visuals, lighting, or sound, we can easily lose sight of our initial goal. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you the importance of regularly centering your focus on the death, burial, and resurrection. In his study, you'll learn that when you witness to others, the Gospel should always be the main focus.

The Gospel is unique in that it removes all cultural, racial, and social barriers that we might otherwise erect in our natural fallen state. This unity and support for one another is what we typically refer to as fellowship. In today's message, Pastor Bill reflects on the importance of maintaining a healthy and intimate fellowship with other believers, both locally and abroad. In his study, you'll learn how there's only so much we can do without the support of our brothers and sisters in Christ.