The Implanted Word Podcast

Would you rather read about a concert or attend the concert? How about, listening to someone describe an awesome restaurant to you and then deciding to never dine there? Obviously, attending the concert and dining at the restaurant is far better than just hearing or reading about them. Well, as Pastor Bill shares, it’s one thing to read the Bible and to hear Christians talk about Jesus, but you should also pursue a personal relationship and encounter with the Risen Savior.

If someone close to you passes away, you will always remember the heartbreak and the deep sense of loss you felt. And as Pastor Bill shares, Mary and the disciples all felt the shock and pain that their teacher, friend, and Savior was now gone…along with all their hopes and dreams for the future. They were, at that moment, in a panic. How could this be a good thing? Well, thankfully, you know how it turns out. And they eventually come to know that it wasn’t only a good thing but the best thing ever.

When you give your life to Jesus and accept Him as your Saviour, everything changes. But do you wonder how it affects your approach to Bible reading? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how the Word of God impacts the life of a believer. When you read your Bible after receiving salvation, it comes to life. It begins communicating with you and guides you through your daily life. It not only tells you about God's character, but it also helps you develop yourself in accordance with what God expects of you.

Many people regard the Bible as merely a historical book. It means nothing to them. But do you know what the Bible means to a Christian? Today, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of God's Word in your life. The Old Testament foretold the birth and death of Jesus down to the smallest detail, and it was fulfilled in the New Testament. The Bible is an instruction manual for your life, as well as a forecast for our future. You can ask God to guide you in your daily life through His word and show you the right path.

You may be aware of how God created Adam and Eve. He literally instilled life in them. In His eyes, we were pure and innocent. But do you know what went wrong? Pastor Bill explains today, how sin affects your relationship with God. We were no longer perfect in God's eyes after Adam and Eve sinned. Sin entered our lives and corrupted us. But when Jesus died on the cross, He took all of our sins upon Himself and made us whole. He reestablished our relationship with our Heavenly Father!

How do you feel when you realize someone genuinely cares about you? Being treasured by someone is a feeling we all want. Do you know there is indeed someone who genuinely cares about you? Today, Pastor Bill describes Jesus' love for us. Jesus loved you so much that He willingly gave His life on the cross, bearing all the pain and shame, so you could have eternal life, and be reunited with our heavenly Father. You can show Jesus your love, by surrendering to His will and sharing the Gospel with others.

For us, life is full of challenges. When you accept Jesus as your Saviour and surrender to His will, you are met with even more trials. The adversary is constantly attempting to put you in peril. You might also begin to doubt your decision to follow Christ. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how to win every difficult situation that comes your way. When Jesus gave His life on the cross, He defeated death and thus won us all. As a follower of Jesus, you can be confident, that you will triumph over every trial sent by the enemy!

We all make difficult decisions from time to time. Sometimes our emotions get the best of us, and we make poor decisions. Pastor Bill defines in today's message, how to make wise decisions in every aspect of your life. Despite knowing that Jesus was innocent, Pilate decided to crucify him. Similarly, when confronted with a difficult situation, we tend to rely on our own wisdom, which ends up being a disaster in our lives. But you can choose Jesus and seek His guidance, at every step of the way.

Have you ever considered what Jesus had to go through, in order to save us? Pastor Bill tells you today, how Jesus endured every pain in order to unite you with Father. No one in this world can ever match what Jesus did for you. Despite having to endure unbearable pain and suffering, He chose to die on the cross for you, in order for your sins to be forgiven. God forsake His son Jesus because He bore our sins. He cleansed us and made us whole again. The greatness of His love for us is beyond measure.

We all encounter difficult situations in our lives. The enemy continually attempts to bring us trials in order to bring us down, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We have a tendency to make poor decisions during difficult times. Pastor Bill discusses today, how you can overcome any difficulty with the help of Jesus. Instead of relying on yourself, you can trust Jesus in any situation. You can surrender your life unto Him and ask Him to make decisions for you. All you need to do is choose Jesus over yourself!