The Implanted Word Podcast

Imagine this… the crowd is buzzing. The air is cold but warmed by the sound of the band playing familiar show tunes. Pads and helmets hit repeatedly, and then suddenly, there’s silence. Every player and coach on the field takes a knee while the medical professionals assess the injury. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that, much like the roar of applause for an injured player standing back up, all of Heaven rejoices when one of God’s children returns home. When you follow Jesus, Heaven cheers.

The reality is that it doesn’t matter what’s in your wallet. It doesn’t matter what your job title is, how new and clean your car is, or how many letters and periods come after your name. If it were up to any of those things, you’d perish. If it were up to your own abilities, you’d perish. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that there’s only one way that you won’t perish, and it’s three simple words. Believe. In. Jesus. That’s it! It’s that simple. When all is said and done, will you perish? Or will you live? 

This world is full of division, would you agree? The political climate, the sports rivalries, the war between church doctrines, parenting strategies… anything that can be divisive is divisive. That’s why today, Pastor Bill will teach you that Jesus wants you to be the agent of change. He wants His church to be united. Sure, you’ll have your differences, but having to set aside those differences is far better than there being no unity at all. Make every effort to let your life be full of unity and love.

Take a moment and reflect on the people in your life. Who is that one person who, no matter the circumstance, always has a positive, calming persona? What about that person who is always willing to get the ball rolling or take the fall when things go wrong? Today, Pastor Bill teaches that these kinds of people are a gift in your life, just like you are a gift to Jesus. But Jesus cherishes you more than you could possibly cherish those others. You are His prized possession, and He loves you.

Do you have compassion for the homeless people you pass by on your way to work? What about the neighbor with the flag you disagree with? The boss who drops last-minute assignments on you three minutes before it’s time to clock out? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that compassion isn’t easy, but lucky for you, you have the King of Compassion walking with you. When you feel bitterness swelling up inside, remember that Jesus, nailed to the cross, had compassion for his accusers.

Quick! Pop quiz! What’s 437 times 18.9? Okay, well, what does the U.S. Constitution say if you skip every third word? … Alright, what about an easier one? How do you do the impossible? Well, if you said, “Rely on God,” then you at least got one of the three right. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that your knowledge is limited, so when presented with the impossible, turn to the God who makes it possible. Walking with Jesus won’t always make sense, but it will always be worth it.

When was the last meal you skipped? Some people like to skip breakfast, and sometimes, lunch gets put on the back burner while work gets done. But when did you last skip a meal to reflect upon the Lord? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that fasting doesn’t have to be showy like the Pharisees made it out to be, and it’s not as scary as you might think. When you fast the way Jesus instructs, it can be a beautiful experience for you and a blessing to God as you reflect on and honor Him.

Everyone can hurt someone at any given moment. Romans says, “all have fallen short of the glory of God.” This means we’ve all sinned and will continue to sin without the blood of Christ. Today, Pastor Bill says if we confess our sins to others, we’ll have abundant life through the Father. Is there someone whom you’ve wronged and haven’t apologized to? Your response shouldn’t be to hide in guilt and shame. You should go to them and right what you did wrong by apologizing and asking for forgiveness.

The Bible is the written word of the Lord. He uses it to speak to us. Therefore, we must go to it daily for our fulfillment. In today’s message, Pastor Bill says if you don’t understand that, it’s a sign of spiritual sickness within you. You must choose to follow Jesus. He alone can bring hope to your life. When you feel down and lonely, God is by your side, holding your hand. He wants you to trust Him so He can bring you out of your sorrow and into a new life lived out through His Son. Trust in His love today!

When we look around, we can see that there’s brokenness everywhere. From wars to simple arguments with co-workers, it seems we can’t get away from the sins of this world. In today’s message, Pastor Bill says the only answer to this is in Christ alone. Only Jesus can save you from the things of this world. God sent His Son as a sacrifice for you. Run to Him today! Trust in Him to bring you out of darkness and find your hope in His loving arms. He is waiting for you to put your faith fully in Him!