The Implanted Word Podcast

Have you ever wondered if you can be sure that Jesus really lived, died, and rose again? Is it all just made up? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will teach through the reasons you can trust the Bible accounts of Jesus. The gospels are eyewitness accounts of Jesus. They really saw those things happen. More than that, they went to their deaths, because they believed Jesus died and rose again. If it hadn’t really happened, they would have said they made it up rather than die. You can know the Bible is true.

Have you ever doubted whether you’ve really accepted Jesus as Your Savior? You’re not alone. Many people want to be sure that they are saved. In his message today, Pastor Bill will help give you assurance of your salvation. Talk to someone in your church about your doubts. Talk to God about it. God doesn’t want you to have to question whether you are saved. It’s not about whether you’ve prayed the prayer just right or if you have a dramatic salvation story. If you’ve decided to follow Jesus, you are saved.

Do you ever feel alone? Do you feel like no one understands you and your pain? We all feel that way sometimes, but we are never alone. In his message today, Pastor Bill will comfort you with the truth that God is always with you. Your suffering is real. You live in a sinful, fallen world with hardship, pain, and death around you, but God has conquered the world. You have victory over this world as you put your faith in Jesus, who died and rose again and defeated death and sin. Trust in Jesus, your Savior.

Do you have fresh faith? You prayed a prayer and got saved, so you’re going to heaven. Was that where your faith ended? There’s a lot more to faith in Jesus than that. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind you that you can put your hope in Jesus every day to guide you. If you think Christ is only useful for salvation, you’re missing out. When hard times and struggles come your way, God is there. When it’s a day of laughter and celebration, God is there. Let your faith in Jesus shine every day.

Do you have a hard time with relationships at church? Relationships are difficult. The Bible is clear that we are to love one another, and we are to speak the truth. That’s a hard tightrope to walk at times. In his message today, Pastor Bill will teach about embodying spirit and truth in our relationships. On one hand, you can’t be all about love and ignore it when the truth is violated. On the other hand, you shouldn’t go around blasting everyone with truth without caring about them. You need a spirit of love.

Isn’t that a comforting thought? God knows how you feel. He came to earth and became human, so He would understand at a ground level everything we go through. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind you that Jesus didn’t just come to die on the cross for you. He also came to walk in your shoes. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it. It’s touching that anyone would want to understand your joys and pains, but the Creator of the universe became flesh and blood to better love you.

When people look at you, do they see Jesus? It should be our goal as Christians. Our lives should reflect the love and character of Christ. In his message today, Pastor Bill will remind you that you should be becoming more like Jesus as you mature as a Christian. You can’t just work at becoming like Jesus. It’s not through your own power. God is working on you. He is transforming you. Draw close to God every day, through prayer and His Word, and His Spirit will change you into a Jesus person.

What are you afraid of? Maybe it’s spiders or snakes. Or are you afraid of something less tangible like losing your job or your house? We all struggle with some kind of fear in our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will teach that God’s love casts out fear. When you know that God loves you, you know that He will take care of you. You don’t have to worry about what will happen today or tomorrow. God is greater than your fears. There’s nothing that can eternally harm you when you have God by your side.

Have you received the gift of Jesus Christ? Jesus is the gift given to us all, but have you taken advantage of that gift? It’s one thing to hear that Jesus died for you. Maybe you even believe that, but you have to give Him access to your life. You have to receive Him into your heart. In his message today, Pastor Bill will challenge you to accept Jesus as your Savior and open yourself up to all He has to offer you. Don’t leave the gift wrapped under the tree. Open it up, and let Jesus fill your life with His love.

Sometimes when it comes to God’s love we try to minimize it to justify our feelings. We are called to Love people the same way Jesus loved us. But it’s a lot harder for us to do that than Jesus. When we look at a situation that would be hard to show love in, it should inflate our view of how big God’s love is. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will be sharing about the magnitude of God's Love. It surpasses any kind of evil that we can think of. do you think you need to increase your view of God’s Love?