The Implanted Word Podcast

From the moment God created Adam, He desired to have a relationship with humanity. But when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, that bond between man and God was broken. Pastor Bill teaches you today that just as mankind was given life by the breath of God, it was the last breath of Jesus on the cross that restored the bond that man had broken. And just like you've received that new breath of life in Jesus, He also wants to breathe His Holy Spirit to live inside you as well.

Think about the people that you come across in your everyday life. Do they notice anything different about you? Is there something different about you that separates you from your peers and makes them want to know more? Pastor Bill encourages you today that with the strength of the Holy Spirit, you can be empowered to stand apart, to be a light in the darkness. Your goal should be for your life to guide people's eyes toward Jesus, so that they can encounter Him for themselves.

You've probably heard preachers who say that God shows His favor on you by showering you with riches, all in an effort to get you to open up your wallet. But God wants something more than just your money, He wants your obedience. Pastor Bill teaches today that the Lord uses people in all walks of life to reach the people right where they are. If you think that your life is too small for God to use, think again! The same God who multiplied the loaves and fishes can multiply His Kingdom through you.

It can feel intimidating to be part of Jesus' grand plan for the world. After all, we're imperfect people! Every single one of us has a rap sheet with thousands of reasons why we don't measure up to Jesus' standard of righteousness. But Pastor Bill reminds us that all throughout Scripture, God has used imperfect people to complete His work on this Earth. So why is it any different now? Let's allow the Lord to use our testimonies and our lives to reach those who wouldn't be reached otherwise.

The Church is such a vital part of our walk with the Lord. It is Biblical that we spend time in the body of Christ, serving one another and growing in our faith as a whole. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you not to forsake the gift of the Church. Having a group of people who love the Lord, love you, and can be spiritually trusted is a gift we may never fully comprehend! DON'T take it for granted! Soak up the wisdom and share as many of your blessings and gifts as you possibly can!

Have you ever experienced a wave of peace in the midst of this crazy life? Whether it's when you first wake up or you're in God's creation or whatever it may be, that peace that you have experienced is what the Church should be like. It should be God's people working all together as a well-working body. In today's message, Pastor Bill will show you how Church should be a breath of fresh air…literally. You should have an unexplainable peace when you're in the Church body.

It's one thing to read the Bible and go to church. It's a whole other thing to surrender to the Lord and have a deep relationship with Him. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach you that there is a turning point in your faith that demands a choice. You have to choose, “Is Jesus going to be my Lord? Am I going to let Him rule and reign in and over my life?” These are questions that must be answered in order to move closer to God. You have to make the choice, no one else can doo it for you…so is Jesus your Lord?

Whether we're a husband or wife, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or even just a friend, the words we speak matter. How we discuss any topic and the tone we use are important. In today's message, Pastor Bill will show how a husband needs to speak with his wife, but these rules apply to all people. No matter what relationship you have with the other person, you must speak in a way that represents Jesus well! You have to set aside your own words and allow the Holy Spirit to speak through you!

What we are clothed with is much more than simply the clothes we buy and wear on our bodies. It is how we dress ourselves in the Lord, how we wear His righteousness on us like the finest cloth out there. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you, in a world obsessed with how people look on the outside, to be more concerned with what's on the inside! How you dress yourself in kindness, joy, and peace will leave a bigger impression on people than any trending clothing brand or style!

When we get saved and are born again through Jesus Christ, we also get the Helper... the Holy Spirit, to guide our steps according to how Jesus lived! He's like a friend that we get to have with us twentyfour-seven…what a gift!!! In today's message, Pastor Bill will tell you a little about that gift and how you don't have to live this new life alone! You have a personal helper with you every second of every day to guide you through this new walk and to help you grow closer and look more like Jesus Christ!

Typically, Proverbs 31 is a chapter geared towards women, but the Bible is for women and men! The whole thing, from Genesis to Revelation, can be applicable to men and women… no matter what. In today's message, Pastor Bill will teach that you can't turn past certain chapters or verses just because they use gender specific language. Every single chapter and verse is meant to teach you something! So, dig into the Word and find new ways to grow in your faith that maybe you haven't noticed before!

There is a beauty in relationships that the Lord wants us to be blessed by. But because of the sin in the world, there are also great dangers. When you're faced with starting a new friendship, remember who is in charge and has ALL authority! Jesus needs to remain at the center of your life as you expand your relationships! In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to stay faithful to the Lord as you meet new people. Stay close to Him and any people you find who are close to God, and then you can introduce yourself!

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent, you have an incredible opportunity to pass down wisdom and knowledge of Jesus Christ for generations! You can have an impact on your family by simply sharing Jesus' love day to day! In today's message, Pastor Bill will share about the opportune position you, as a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, have with your family. You can be the turning point in having your family with you in heaven for all eternity by simply being with Jesus!

The book of Revelation paints a wonderful picture of what it will be like to be in the presence of God. We know that Jesus already holds the title deed to the Earth, but as part of His Church, we get to take part in that ownership. Pastor Bill encourages us today to rejoice in the coming Kingdom and also to reach as many people for Jesus as possible before the final trumpet sounds. Everyone is called to join the Body of Christ, but not all who are invited will answer the call to follow Him.

The world is on a countdown timer that ends in Jesus' return, but no one besides the Lord Himself knows when that time will run out. In the meantime, it is our job as the Body of Christ to continue to do the good work of the Gospel, to get as many people into the Kingdom as possible. Just like little diligent worker ants, our impact may seem small at the local level. But when the efforts are combined across thousands of local congregations worldwide, the work of the harvest truly begins!

Even the tallest skyscrapers in the world started from simple materials. Steel, concrete, and glass are crafted together to create massive structures, but they didn't just show up one day. Skilled workers had to take those materials to form them into something bigger. Pastor Bill reminds you today that just like an expert builder, God can take the tiny things that you offer from your feeble life and turn them into something glorious. Never doubt what the Lord can do with your loaves and your fishes.

Ever since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, mankind has had a problem with jealousy and lust. Immoral desires can be one of the deepest roots of sin in the hearts of even the most faithful followers of Jesus. Pastor Bill doesn't want you to think you're immune to this problem, either. This common struggle unites the body of Christ and makes you realize that your brothers and sisters in the Lord are your equals. The thing that unites you all is the love of Jesus that supersedes those immoral desires.

There are some people in the world who have devoted their lives to explaining every tiny bit of life through the lens of science. Their goal, whether they truly know it or not, is to try and numb their need for the love of God, because that love is something that can't be explained by science. Pastor Bill encourages you today to be caught up in the wonder of the agape love of God. Don't try to explain away this kind of love, but instead allow yourself to be immersed in and consumed by it.

A welder's work consists of using extremely high heat to fuse metals together. It takes a light touch to create the proper welds that ensure a strong joint, one that will stand the test of time. But there is one bond stronger than any welder could hope to achieve. Pastor Bill teaches you today that the bond between Jesus and His Church is a bond that nothing can ever break. And as a member of the Body of Christ, you are also irreversibly bonded to Jesus, marked as one of His own forever.

Do you ever feel hopeless? Like, there are some problems in the world that just don't have a perfect solution? Well, Pastor Bill reminds you today that all of the evil and conflict in the world today can be traced back to the rot of sin in the human race. When people begin to turn their lives over to Jesus and allow His power to transform them from the inside out, things start to change. Maybe the world's problems are too great for humanity to solve, but Jesus will make everything brand new in the last days.

The best academic writers are those who are able to back up their words with reputable sources. They include footnotes to direct you to where that person pulled their information from. And Pastor Bill teaches you today that the Bereans did the same thing to the Apostle Paul! When Paul and Silas were sharing the Gospel with them, the Bereans went back to the Old Testament to see if their claims lined up with God's Word. Just like those Bereans, you should verify every teaching you hear against Scripture.

So many questions in this world have uncertain answers. Questions about philosophy, ethics, and sometimes even theology, can provoke hours and hours of debates that don't always lead to a resolution or agreement between parties. But Pastor Bill teaches you today that there is one source of absolute truth that can be trusted, and that is God's Word. The Spirit of God moved in the hearts of the writers of the Bible, and those inspired words provide a guiding light for believers today.

Everyone longs to have safety in something or someone. We can go to money or our spouse, but in the end, nothing will keep us as safe as the love of the Father. Today, Pastor Bill says if you find yourself in the blood of Jesus, you'll always be safe. This doesn't mean you'll always be happy or never have questions towards God, but you're promised you'll always be safe. Run to Christ today and find safety in His arms. He loves you and wants you to trust Him wholly so He can comfort you in every circumstance.

Humility is a hard thing to grasp. It's a lot easier for us to be prideful because it comes naturally to us. Today, Pastor Bill says God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. How can you be more selfless in your life? If you ever need an example of how to be selfless and humble, look at Philippians 3. The passage talks about Jesus's humility towards you. He was humble to the point of death on the cross, so that you can be saved. How awesome is it that God sent His Son as an example for us of humility!

Life's unfair; there are plenty of things that make that a reality. Wouldn't it be awesome if there were a God who could bring justice to that statement? Today, Pastor Bill says everyone is held accountable for their sins. We all sin. You've probably sinned within the past hour! You need the hope of Jesus to help you have a relationship with God. He sent His son so you can be with Him for eternity. Jesus paid the penalty for your sin! Trust in Jesus today and allow Him to change your life from the inside out.

The Bible is a powerful book. It gives strength to the weak, hope to the hopeless, and peace to the restless. Today, Pastor Bill says if we take the Bible out of our lives, we're nothing more than another voice to a world full of voices. When you speak with the power of the gospel, you'll find most people will start to listen. If they don't listen, they aren't rejecting you, but they're rejecting the word of the Lord. Find your confidence in scripture and be empowered with confidence through the words of the Lord.

We love to be able to control our destiny. Whether it's through manipulating things to our benefit or even bringing people down, our hearts always want to control every part of our lives. Today, Pastor Bill says we must remember that God's in control. He has supreme authority over all, which should give you confidence as you walk in your day-to-day life. In everything you do, God's in control and knows what's going to happen before it happens. He loves you and wouldn't put you through anything you can't handle.

From a young age, we can tell that everyone is born selfish. We want things that benefit us, and sometimes, that can blind us to thinking of others. Today, Pastor Bill says we must follow the wisdom from God's word overall. When you trust in the word of the Lord, you allow Him to guide your every step. You'll gain confidence knowing that every action is within His plan and not your own. Your natural desire is to follow your heart, and sometimes that deceives you. Trust in God's plans for you today!

This world will tell you that you must climb the social ladder and gain popularity. This is so backward from who the Bible says you must be! Today, Pastor Bill says you can't control what other people do, but you must control your thoughts and hate covetousness. According to scripture, those who hate covetousness will have abundant lives! Even if everyone around you is seeking more, ask yourself, “Do I need more, or am I okay where I'm at?” Covetousness will always lead you down a path of discontentment.

Imagine this… the crowd is buzzing. The air is cold but warmed by the sound of the band playing familiar show tunes. Pads and helmets hit repeatedly, and then suddenly, there's silence. Every player and coach on the field takes a knee while the medical professionals assess the injury. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that, much like the roar of applause for an injured player standing back up, all of Heaven rejoices when one of God's children returns home. When you follow Jesus, Heaven cheers.

The reality is that it doesn't matter what's in your wallet. It doesn't matter what your job title is, how new and clean your car is, or how many letters and periods come after your name. If it were up to any of those things, you'd perish. If it were up to your own abilities, you'd perish. In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that there's only one way that you won't perish, and it's three simple words. Believe. In. Jesus. That's it! It's that simple. When all is said and done, will you perish? Or will you live? 

This world is full of division, would you agree? The political climate, the sports rivalries, the war between church doctrines, parenting strategies… anything that can be divisive is divisive. That's why today, Pastor Bill will teach you that Jesus wants you to be the agent of change. He wants His church to be united. Sure, you'll have your differences, but having to set aside those differences is far better than there being no unity at all. Make every effort to let your life be full of unity and love.

Take a moment and reflect on the people in your life. Who is that one person who, no matter the circumstance, always has a positive, calming persona? What about that person who is always willing to get the ball rolling or take the fall when things go wrong? Today, Pastor Bill teaches that these kinds of people are a gift in your life, just like you are a gift to Jesus. But Jesus cherishes you more than you could possibly cherish those others. You are His prized possession, and He loves you.

Do you have compassion for the homeless people you pass by on your way to work? What about the neighbor with the flag you disagree with? The boss who drops last-minute assignments on you three minutes before it's time to clock out? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that compassion isn't easy, but lucky for you, you have the King of Compassion walking with you. When you feel bitterness swelling up inside, remember that Jesus, nailed to the cross, had compassion for his accusers.

Quick! Pop quiz! What's 437 times 18.9? Okay, well, what does the U.S. Constitution say if you skip every third word? … Alright, what about an easier one? How do you do the impossible? Well, if you said, “Rely on God,” then you at least got one of the three right. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that your knowledge is limited, so when presented with the impossible, turn to the God who makes it possible. Walking with Jesus won't always make sense, but it will always be worth it.

When was the last meal you skipped? Some people like to skip breakfast, and sometimes, lunch gets put on the back burner while work gets done. But when did you last skip a meal to reflect upon the Lord? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that fasting doesn't have to be showy like the Pharisees made it out to be, and it's not as scary as you might think. When you fast the way Jesus instructs, it can be a beautiful experience for you and a blessing to God as you reflect on and honor Him.

Everyone can hurt someone at any given moment. Romans says, “all have fallen short of the glory of God.” This means we've all sinned and will continue to sin without the blood of Christ. Today, Pastor Bill says if we confess our sins to others, we'll have abundant life through the Father. Is there someone whom you've wronged and haven't apologized to? Your response shouldn't be to hide in guilt and shame. You should go to them and right what you did wrong by apologizing and asking for forgiveness.

The Bible is the written word of the Lord. He uses it to speak to us. Therefore, we must go to it daily for our fulfillment. In today's message, Pastor Bill says if you don't understand that, it's a sign of spiritual sickness within you. You must choose to follow Jesus. He alone can bring hope to your life. When you feel down and lonely, God is by your side, holding your hand. He wants you to trust Him so He can bring you out of your sorrow and into a new life lived out through His Son. Trust in His love today!

When we look around, we can see that there's brokenness everywhere. From wars to simple arguments with co-workers, it seems we can't get away from the sins of this world. In today's message, Pastor Bill says the only answer to this is in Christ alone. Only Jesus can save you from the things of this world. God sent His Son as a sacrifice for you. Run to Him today! Trust in Him to bring you out of darkness and find your hope in His loving arms. He is waiting for you to put your faith fully in Him!

Jesus is the kind of shepherd who knows what you are going to need before you even know it. You may think that God isn't paying attention to you, or is allowing you to suffer needlessly, but Pastor Bill reminds you today that God can see all of creation from a different vantage point than you can. Although you may not fully understand the path you are taking, you can rest in confidence that God will get you to your final destination without leaving your side for a single second.

Those who are called to leadership in the Body of Christ have their work cut out for them. You can't just hope that someone will come to you when they are having problems or concerns in their walk with Jesus. Pastor Bill teaches you today that if God entrusts you with a position of leadership, you need to be proactive about caring for your flock. You need to spend time with the people under your leadership and discover the areas where they need help as they grow in their faith.

Relationships are all around us. Whether it's with co-workers, friends, or family, everyone is in a relationship with someone somewhere. In today's message, Pastor Bill says God wants a relationship with us just like we have with others. The only way to build up your trust in God is to go to Him for everything and constantly communicate with Him. Whether you're in a tough situation or a joyous moment, you must run to God the Father. Trust in God today; He desires a relationship with you!

Romans says, “the death that Jesus died He died once and for all.” That means no sin is past the blood of Jesus. He died for you. Today, Pastor Bill says you must be hidden in Jesus's blood. Everything you do must be rooted in His word. When you fail, run to the cross; when you succeed, run to the cross; in all aspects of your life, you must run to the cross. Jesus died so you can have new life through Him. Your sins are forgiven, and your life can't be rooted in your failures but in your victory in Jesus.

Having good friendships is important in life. Friends who push us closer to God are healthy because they'll show us things in our lives that we couldn't see on our own. Today, Pastor Bill says just as much as we need faithful friends in our lives, we must also be faithful friends to others. A good friend is someone who's with you in your highs and your lows. What are some things that you can do to help you be loyal to those around you? Write them down and start trying to apply them in your life today. 

When someone is poisoned, it typically takes a little bit of time for the poison to set in until it starts to erode the body. Like poison, jealousy will take over your heart and emotions quicker than you think. In today's message, Pastor Bill says when you hold onto your jealousy, it will eat you up. When you feel envious of others, you must deal with it as quickly as possible; that way, you can stop it from doing more damage in your heart than it's already done. Deal with your jealousy before it hurts you today.

The words we speak, the things we comment on, and the actions we take, have an impact on people. The actions we take every day have an effect on people whether we like it or not…that is just a fact. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to not take your everyday choices lightly. You have the opportunity to make good choices for yourselves and others! You have the opportunity, EVERY SINGLE DAY, to have a godly impact on everyone we come into contact with!

Words have power. They have the power to lift people up or hurt their feelings possibly beyond repair. The problem in today's society, is people are too comfortable with their speech and unfortunately, we can't take words back after they're spoken. In today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you of the power words can have and how YOU get to choose what impact you have on people. Are you going to encourage and love or mindlessly discourage and hurt someone? It is up to you!!

Life is crazy and it can be painful at times, but thankfully the Scripture is full of entire paragraphs that are packed with comfort and hope! Simply reading the Bible can ease your pain and grief or bring joy to a joyless time. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to seek the Word of God and godly people to comfort you and to lead you in those crazy times you may encounter. Rather than feeling bad or just neutral about life, allow God to make your life unexpectedly peaceful and full of joy!

When we do all the “good” Christian things, and those things do bless God…when we have a humble heart. If our goal is to bless God and ultimately make Him happy and proud, then that is good. But, sometimes our goals can be self-centered; We can make “good” Christian habits about ourselves and that takes the attention off of our good God and onto our sinful selves. In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to check your motives on how you serve, worship, and lead in Jesus' name!

It doesn't matter what you've done, are doing, or will do, the creator of the heavens and the earth… the whole universe, loves you! There isn't anything in this world that can stop Him from having your heart! In today's message, Pastor Bill will share how the only thing that can separate you from God is your sin. If you continue in your ways and never let God change you, you will be cut off from Him forever. His love for you CAN change your heart and keep you from the dangers of sin IF you allow Him!

Oftentimes in the Christian world, we get almost desensitized to sin. Because everyone sins, and it becomes normal… but nothing about sin should be taken lightly. Sin is what separates us from God and destroys our chances of being with Him forever! In today's message, Pastor Bill will bring up the severity of sin in your life and how it should be taken seriously! It is important for you to understand how powerful God is in comparison to your sin and how HE is the only one who can help you not be destroyed by sin!