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There are so many reasons why the Bible reminds us to be like little children with God. We should be dependent on our Father. We should remember that He is much wiser and more experienced than we are. We should accept His discipline when we’ve done wrong. And in today’s message, Pastor Bill encourages us to keep noticing the wonder of God! If we don’t take time in our busy, overstimulated, adult lives to pay attention to God’s power and majesty, we’ll miss the wonder!

Let’s say you ask people why they love chocolate chip cookies. One says, “They’re the best warm and gooey.” Another says, “My favorites are thin and crispy.” A third might say, “They need to be loaded with chocolate chips!” None of these people are wrong in the way they love cookies. Now, today, Pastor Bill discusses how we interact with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. They are three distinct parts of ONE God who we should worship in distinct ways.

Why is it that as soon as you hear certain songs, you can belt out the lyrics in unison with the singer, even after years have passed? Songs are designed to make you memorize the words, and that's why songs are so important for your growth. You learn much about God’s character and what Jesus has done through the lyrics of songs. Today, Pastor Bill tells you that it’s important to sing about all the facets of the Christian faith to cultivate a robust, well-rounded faith.

Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that if you’re a Christian, you should feel a tension within you. There’s a push-and-pull between the already accomplished work of Jesus and our external circumstances. You know you aren’t who you should be, but someday, you will be. In the meantime, you experience the thorns and thistles of frustration as you try to push back on the surrounding darkness. If you’ve ever felt that way before, today’s message is for you.

When someone wears a uniform, be it for the military, for school, or work, there are distinguishing colors and markers on the attire to alert you of that person’s identity. Today, Pastor Bill tells you that Jesus wears a uniform of sorts. He wears resurrected flesh, and Jesus’s wounds are his badges of honor. His pierced hands and feet are eternal reminders of His victory over sin, death, and evil. They are not grotesque wounds but beautiful scars that reveal to all the glory He deserves.

Spoiler alert today! Pastor Bill tells you the Bible’s conclusion. If you don’t want to know what happens at the end of time on this Earth, then maybe you shouldn’t listen to today’s message. Or perhaps you already think you know how it all ends, so you don’t need to listen. But knowing the ending of a story doesn’t make the journey to get there any less important. So, listen in and find out what new things Pastor Bill has to share with you about God’s grand story.

We were created by God and designed for worship. In his message today, Pastor Bill emphasizes that we worship God because He created us to worship. We worship Jesus as our Redeemer. In the throne room of heaven, we will cast our crowns before Him, worshipping the eternal God. Our attention will be directed toward our Maker, and together, with unified voices, we will exalt Him. Scripture affirms that God delights in the praises of His people and that we were created for His pleasure.

The throne of God is depicted as a site of extraordinary splendor. In his message today, Pastor Bill describes the throne with vivid, meaningful imagery, emphasizing its role as a profound demonstration of divine power. The description includes loud voices, radiant lights, a rainbow, and a crystal sea. Despite the overwhelming display, a sense of peace prevails. The sea is interpreted as symbolizing the cleansing of sins through the word of God. Access to the throne follows this cleansing.

We have received a profound invitation to join Jesus in Heaven. When Thomas expressed uncertainty about the path to heaven, Jesus replied, “I am the Way.” Today, Pastor Bill explores John’s vision of heaven, emphasizing that this invitation is available to all. God offers His love through Jesus to all who are willing to accept Him. Believers are granted full rights of inheritance. Pastor Bill notes that the central focus in heaven will not be mansions, clouds, or angels, but rather the throne of God.

The world is deteriorating and experiencing increasing moral decline, partly due to the approaching tribulation. This raises the question: to what extent should we be concerned? Today, Pastor Bill offers reassurance by reminding us that our true home is not on earth, but in heaven. Christ is preparing a place for us, and we will ultimately be taken to be with Him, as He delivers us from this corrupt world. Only those who have not placed their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ have reason for concern.

All Biblical prophecies concerning the First Advent were fulfilled. Jesus became flesh to provide us with salvation. Christ has departed to prepare a heavenly home for believers. Today, Pastor Bill assures us that Jesus’ promise to return for us will happen. When the Bible declares a promise, it is trustworthy. Jesus will return in his Second Coming and will stand upon the Mount of Olives, as he assured. Every prophecy he made will be fulfilled, just as those concerning his First Advent were accomplished.

The promises of God are trustworthy. Today, Pastor Bill states that we can have confidence in the Bible and recognize that our faith is grounded in evidence. Numerous prophecies concerning the coming of Christ were fulfilled at specific times and locations. When we visit sites associated with Biblical events, many of these locations and historical markers remain. Therefore, we can trust that Christ’s promise to return will be fulfilled, as previously realized prophecies affirm our faith.

God has a history of preserving people. He preserved Noah and his family when the great flood destroyed all life on earth. He delivered the children of Israel through the Red Sea before it closed up on the Egyptian army. He closed the mouths of the lions to protect Daniel in the lion’s den. Today, Pastor Bill will show you that God will spare His church from His wrath through the rapture. As part of the body of Christ, you won’t see the horrific events of the tribulation, but you will be called up to be with the Lord.

It’s interesting to think about how much attention this tiny little nation of Israel often gets. From the hatred of Hitler, who attempted to annihilate them, to their being re-established in their homeland in 1948, and all the conflicts that surrounded them ever since. There sure is a big buzz for such a small nation. In today’s message, Pastor Bill reminds you that this is all because God keeps His Word. Soon, God will take His Church home and turn His attention back to Israel as they cry out to Him in repentance.

I get it; it’s good for a man to provide for his wife and kids. It’s a good thing for him to make sure that his house is in order and everyone is fed, clothed, and has a roof over their head. But is that the extent of his love for his family? Don’t his wife and children want more from him? Don’t they just want to spend time with him? Today, Pastor Bill tells you that that’s what Jesus wants from you. It’s good for you to serve Him, but will you share in intimate fellowship with Him? Will you invite Him into your life?