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The Bible mentions that God will reward those who serve Him in this world. You might be thinking that you have to be a pastor to snag that reward. Do you ever think about whether those small acts of service you do might slip under God's radar? Today, Pastor Bill shares that God truly recognizes your heart when you serve Him, and He rewards you for it in His own special way. It really doesn’t matter if the world doesn’t see your service to God. Your heavenly Father notices all the things you do for Him!

Parents don’t just turn their backs on their kids when they mess up. They forgive the kids and show them the right path ahead. That's how God works, too. You might be feeling like you don’t deserve God’s forgiveness. Oh, come on! That’s not true at all! Today, Pastor Bill talks about how God forgives you, no matter how far you wander or mess up. He’ll never give up on you! All God wants is for you to be open to repenting through Jesus and returning to Him! He’s always ready to take you back!

We often find ourselves in a bit of a competition, trying to see who can be the most successful. Watching others succeed can sometimes stir up feelings of jealousy in us. But is that really the way a believer in Christ should think? Today, Pastor Bill shares a reminder that God has His way of bringing blessing into your life right when it’s meant to happen. In the meantime, celebrate when you see others hitting their goals! The blessings that God has in store for you are on their way! Just hang in there!

When you choose to serve God, do you find yourself hoping for something back in return? Are you hoping for some financial blessings from Him, as a reward for your service to God? Actually, that's not quite the way it goes. In today’s message, Pastor Bill shares that your relationship with God is all about love. When you truly love God with all your heart, it naturally sparks a desire to serve Him, much like how you care for the people around you.  God rewards your love, not your service!

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you won the lottery? It's easy to think that more money would solve all of life's problems. But if you had everything you've ever wanted…  the money, the wealth, the security, would Jesus still be enough? In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that wealth and status can't buy joy, peace, or everlasting life. Those are found only in Christ. The treasures of this world won't last forever, but the salvation Jesus offers through faith in Him is eternal.

When you look back at your life, the struggles you've faced and the hardships you've endured, isn't it amazing to know that Jesus has been with you through it all? The God of the universe desires to walk with you through every season of life. That’s why Pastor Bill reminds you that God's love was fully displayed when He sent His Son to die for your sins on the cross. Because He loves you, He desires a relationship with you, and through His grace, He offers you the gift of everlasting life. Will you accept it?

As parents, we want our children to succeed. We encourage them to do well in school, work hard, make wise decisions, and prepare for the future. But in the middle of all those priorities, we must never lose sight of the most important one. In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds parents that no accomplishment is greater than helping their children know and follow Jesus Christ. Above all else, He comes first. Children should want and have goals, but what does it all mean if they don’t know who Jesus Christ is?

As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. And as the world grows darker, it can feel like raising them according to God’s Word goes against the culture around us. That’s why we need Jesus every day - not only to guide our children, but to show them what a relationship with Christ looks like. So in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages us to live a life that reflects Jesus and to teach our children that the Bible isn't just good advice… It's the living Word of God, and it’s how He guides us.

In this life, we often do what seems right in our own eyes. Yet many of the burdens we carry result from trying to live without God. So ask yourself: Are you truly better off without Christ? Are you better off alone, navigating in the dark, or with the one who shows you the way? In today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you to stop carrying life on your own. Surrender your heart to Jesus, let Him take the reins, and discover the peace and purpose that can only be found in Christ.

Many times, in our walk with Christ, we can fall into habitual sin. And instead of confronting it, we justify it by comparing ourselves to someone we think is worse. But in today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds us that our standard isn't other people - it's Jesus Christ. On our own, none of us can meet that standard, which is why Jesus died for our sins and offers us His grace. So today, let Jesus break those chains; free you from anything that keeps you from Him, and help you walk in His light.

What could a single person gain from a sermon about marriage? Well, in today’s talk, Pastor Bill has quite a bit! He teaches that singleness can be a gift for those who have no desire for a relationship, but for others, it can be a time of personal growth. To the singles listening: He challenges you to pursue the affection and approval of the God who created you instead of the man or woman who might just temporarily use you. As you grow obedient to God, He will reveal the person He has for you when the time is right.

Certain combinations were just made to go together. Peanut butter and jelly. Bread and butter. Milk and cookies. Trying to have one without the other just feels… wrong. In today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages you to think about your other half. God designed you and your spouse to be together – to be a team. The relationship between a husband and wife is unique in that the two become one flesh. Their personalities merge, and they challenge and support each other in a way no other relationship could.

Cancel culture is a real and growing problem. Now, with the rise of social media, if someone gets offended, they can announce to the entire world what the offender did wrong. They have the ability to completely ruin a reputation if they choose. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that it shouldn’t be this way. The way God intended is for you to go to your brother or sister individually and work out your differences in love. How often do you do this? Sometimes the shouting match is easier, but not right.

I once heard of a radio program that was on the brink of collapse, testing how many listeners it actually had. Over the course of six months, they aired a message telling listeners to call a certain number for a free gift. Want to guess how many calls they got? Zero. Who would turn down a free gift?! In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that people turn down gifts all the time, but none more problematic than the saving grace of Jesus. How could you turn down the chance to be made new?

In the movie The Princess Bride, you see three distinct personalities coming together to complete one mission. Vizzini represented the brains, Fezzik represented the brawn, and the beloved Inigo Montoya brought balance. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that the church is full of people who look different than you, and that’s okay. You can work with them, each of you with your own unique past and learned experiences, to expand God’s kingdom. You complement those whom you differ from.