The Implanted Word Podcast

When a sports team wins a championship, it’s not long before players start to leave because other teams are offering them more money. But the good teams, with players who want to build something together, will make sacrifices so the team can stick together, and that’s how dynasties are made. In today’s message, Pastor Bill says you must look out for others just as much as you look out for yourself. It’s in your best interest to ensure that others are cared for in the body of Christ!

When a tactical team is trying to complete a mission, there’s one crucial part that can crumble the whole team if done wrong. It’s the idea of being one. See, if even one person deviates and does something on their own, the mission could fail! In today’s message, Pastor Bill says that as followers of Jesus, we must all be one together. There is no separation in the body of Christ because Christ is the one who unifies. The enemy will try to take this away from you, but you must remain strong and unified in Christ. 

When an athlete is preparing for the Olympics, they do everything they can. It’s not just physical preparation, but also mental! They must be prepared in every aspect so that if anything comes their way, they aren’t shaken by it. Similarly to an athlete, you must prepare yourself as a follower of Jesus. Today, Pastor Bill says there’s a conduct followers of Jesus must follow to fully live out their walks with Him. To honor God, you must obey His commandments and strive to be like Jesus every day.

In sports, there’s a separation between the good and the bad teams. That’s why every year there’s a draft, so the bad teams have an opportunity to change the trajectory of their franchise. In today’s message, Pastor Bill says that as you follow Jesus, you’ll encounter ways in which you aren’t like the world. You must trust in Him daily and be shaped and molded by Him so you can spot the difference between those following Him and those who aren’t. Live a life where you’re setting examples for others today!

The Bible expresses a plethora of ways you should conduct yourself as a follower of Jesus. You must follow it so you can ensure you’re honoring Christ with your whole life! In today’s message, Pastor Bill shares with you all the ways you can show that you’re a follower of Jesus! Following Him isn’t going to be easy, but I think that’s the point. The more you can stand out for the Gospel, the more impact you’ll have on the people around you! God will use you to further His kingdom on Earth!

Humans are fallible. There are times when we’ll promise things and not go through on them. Especially in today’s day and age, I mean, how many times have you given a wishy-washy answer to someone because you didn’t want to hang out with them, but you didn’t have the guts to say no? Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that you can have confidence in Jesus because He kept His promise of going to the cross. You don’t have to question Him because He’s proven time and time again that He’s faithful.

On a racetrack, the cars won’t stop going until they hit the finish line. Of course, there are times when there are bumps and holdups in the race, but for the most part, almost every car goes across that finish line! In today’s message, Pastor Bill says you can have confidence knowing that God’s got your back. He will deliver you from every circumstance and bring you back to Him. He loves you and will never leave you! Trust in Him and have confidence as you walk through the setbacks of life with Christ!

Going to prison is never someone’s dream situation. I don’t think anyone goes to bed and thinks, “You know what would be good? If I woke up in a prison cell tomorrow morning!” Today, Pastor Bill highlights the positivity Paul has as he’s chained up in prison. Paul used his situation to bring others to Jesus. How can you do that in your life? Maybe you feel like no one will understand the hurt and pain you’re going through. Can I empower you by saying that God will use your situation to bring Himself glory?

Have you ever driven down a wrong path and it ended up being the right path anyway? This doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s a sigh of relief. Usually, it’s when you’re relying on your GPS, and well, I think you can all agree with me that GPSes can be wrong sometimes. Today, Pastor Bill says God can use any circumstance you’re in for the furthering of His Gospel. Isn’t that incredible? Even if you’re in the lowest of valleys, God can and will use your story so that others may come to know Him!

As Christians, it can be easy to think that to be good followers of Jesus, you must always be happy. But that’s not the truth. You see, Scripture says that there will be times when following Jesus will be hard! In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that you must honor Jesus even if you don’t feel joyful. How are you honoring Him today? He’s worthy of all praise and honor! Whatever emotion you’re feeling He can leverage your circumstance to push others to Him! He can use any situation for His good!