The Implanted Word Podcast

Have you seen the many predictions that The Simpsons seem to get right? For instance, The Shard in London, which was constructed in 2009, was featured in an episode in 1995. Then, there's one of their more famous predictions – the Donald Trump presidency. It's rather fascinating… and of course purely coincidental. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that what isn't coincidental is the number of accurate predictions in the Bible. You can trust them because God authored them.

There's nothing better than that powerhouse of a friend who knows exactly what to say, and when to say it. Their words of encouragement can completely change a situation. Today, Pastor Bill equips you to be that friend by offering the best word of encouragement there is – the name of Jesus. No matter what you or your friends might be going through, knowing that there's a savior who loved you enough to die for you can change your entire outlook. Aren't you glad you have that savior?

As Christians, we are called to love others. The world has somewhat distorted the definition of love to mean accept, affirm, or make others comfortable. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that truly loving others means that… in his words, “There is a time to go Batman on somebody.” When you truly love someone, you desire to see them succeed and grow, and not just stay stuck in their sins. To be a Christian is to be an ambassador for Christ, and to be an ambassador is to make His Word known. 

Whenever you do an act of kindness, what's the mindset behind it? Do you minister to others for God, or do you minister to God? Those may sound similar, but maybe this will help. Imagine you work for a hotel as a greeter. Do you hold the door open for patrons on the company's behalf, or because you want to show them an act of kindness? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that, in the same way, you can either serve people for God or serve people to God. It's not just the actions you do, but the heart behind them.

In medieval times, knights were valiant warriors who spent a lot of time training and making sure they were well-equipped. They often had a squire who would help them get their extremely heavy armor attached and secured so that they could be protected from enemy attacks. In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that God, the King, has chosen you to be a warrior for His name's sake. In fact, He is so confident in His choice that He equips you with His own armor, which we call the Bible.

Aren't you glad that God isn't distant? If you look at other religions, the “gods” they worship seem to want nothing to do with humanity. In Greek and Roman mythology, the gods seemed to treat people as playthings. In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that the God of the Christian faith is as real as the air you're breathing right now! Aren't you glad that you can pray to a God who will listen to you and speak back to you? Aren't you thankful that God doesn't just sit idly, but that He actually answers prayers?

As the boats full of soldiers approached the eerie Normandy beaches on June 6, 1944, what do you imagine was going through their minds? Were they excited? Were they relaxed? Of course not! There was tension there because they knew they were marked, yet they mustered up courage and fought anyway. In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that as a follower of Jesus Christ, you are marked. The world isn't going to be happy with you, but gather your courage and fight the good fight anyway.

We often view those spiritual leaders in our lives who pray consistently and frequently as never having any doubt about who they are praying to. In our mind, they have their act together. Well, in today's sermon, Pastor Bill teaches that sometimes there's more to it than meets the eye. Doubt is common, and when it creeps in, it doesn't make you any less Christian. When that happens, follow the path of the father who cried to Jesus to help his unbelief. Let Jesus heal your doubts.

How often do you ask your spouse or kids to do something, and then a little hint of anger seeps in when they don't immediately do it? How often do you do that with God? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that you should pray fervently and without ceasing. However, he also reminds you that God doesn't work on your schedule. He has a schedule of His own. Your prayers will be answered, but they just might not be answered in the way you hoped, or as fast as you'd hoped. Nevertheless, keep praying.

The greatest compliment, the highest title, and the most rewarding identity you or anyone could ever achieve is Christian. If you're a Christian, you have a higher calling and a much more rewarding and pleasurable future lined up! In today's message, Pastor Bill will ask you as plainly as possible, “Are you a Christian?” Going to church and reading your Bible doesn't constitute a holy life; Jesus does! If you love Jesus and have surrendered ALL to Him, you are a Holy and valuable Christian!

There is no hierarchy in the kingdom of God except that Jesus is over everything. There isn't some seasoned, holier-than-thou section for some people and a less holy section for new believers. It's simply Jesus is King and WE'RE ALL under Him! We're all holy and precious in His sight! Today, Pastor Bill will remind you that no matter how long you've been a Christian, you are a son or daughter to God! Nothing more, nothing less! He sees you and your saved neighbor as holy because of the cross!

Let me save you a lot of confusion and stress; you cannot understand everything God does. It is literally impossible for your human mind to comprehend godly actions. God's ways are unknown, and that is a good thing! You can't fathom all He does or is doing. The Lord chooses not to reveal His plans - to protect you! In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to accept the unknown and trust God! When you don't understand, lean on God for peace and acceptance, and He will be faithful! 

Having the Holy Spirit is a gift so magnificent that we cannot fully comprehend it! Jesus Himself said that the Holy Spirit would live in us and would be with us forever! In today's message, Pastor Bill will share how lucky we are to have a helper with us 24/7! If you have been baptized with the Holy Spirit, then you have the wisdom, patience, and love of God flowing through you, ready to be accessed! As you go throughout your day, give space to listen and obey wherever the Holy Spirit may be guiding you!

We cannot be half-Christian and still be half-worldly. If we're true “Christians,” then we must be all in! God must be Lord over everything we are, everything we do, and everything we have! There can be no halfway; we must be completely sold out for Jesus! In today's message, Pastor Bill will ask you, “Is Jesus Lord of you?... or are you still on the fence?” If you're not quite sure, let me tell you, you will never regret giving your all to God; you won't! Jesus is faithful, loving, and will never leave you!

We cannot be half-Christian and still be half-worldly. If we're true “Christians,” then we must be all in! God must be Lord over everything we are, everything we do, and everything we have! There can be no halfway; we must be completely sold out for Jesus! In today's message, Pastor Bill will ask you, “Is Jesus Lord of you?... or are you still on the fence?” If you're not quite sure, let me tell you, you will never regret giving your all to God; you won't! Jesus is faithful, loving, and will never leave you!

True Christianity has been misunderstood and twisted in today's day and age. Living a real Christian life is all about Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross. There are no other deciding factors or anything that can change that. It isn't about what we want or what we think we need; it's about Jesus, and Jesus alone!!! Today, Pastor Bill will encourage you to live a Biblical Christian life. You aren't to live according to what culture says is Christian, but according to who God says Christians are to be!

True Christianity has been misunderstood and twisted in today's day and age. Living a real Christian life is all about Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross. There are no other deciding factors or anything that can change that. It isn't about what we want or what we think we need; it's about Jesus, and Jesus alone!!! Today, Pastor Bill will encourage you to live a Biblical Christian life. You aren't to live according to what culture says is Christian, but according to who God says Christians are to be!

If we truly want to hear the Word of God and not just a feel-good after a sermon, we will find it! True Bible teaching includes the comforting and the difficult-to-hear truths. There are good, Spirit-led Bible teachers out there; we just need to be wise! In today's message, Pastor Bill will show that if you want wholesome Bible teaching, then you need to be ready for ALL of it! You cannot pick and choose which parts of the Bible you want to live by. You must live with and for Jesus, and that's it!

If we truly want to hear the Word of God and not just a feel-good after a sermon, we will find it! True Bible teaching includes the comforting and the difficult-to-hear truths. There are good, Spirit-led Bible teachers out there; we just need to be wise! In today's message, Pastor Bill will show that if you want wholesome Bible teaching, then you need to be ready for ALL of it! You cannot pick and choose which parts of the Bible you want to live by. You must live with and for Jesus, and that's it!

Just as Peter had to make the choice of following God or following himself…we too have to make the same choice today. Are we going to choose to obey God or give in to our wills? As we are sure to find out, one choice usually works out MUCH better than the other! In today's message, Pastor Bill shows you how your obedience to God always pays off. He is forever faithful! No matter what it is God is calling you to, even if it's something you don't like or know, being obedient will never be a regret!!

Just as Peter had to make the choice of following God or following himself…we too have to make the same choice today. Are we going to choose to obey God or give in to our wills? As we are sure to find out, one choice usually works out MUCH better than the other! In today's message, Pastor Bill shows you how your obedience to God always pays off. He is forever faithful! No matter what it is God is calling you to, even if it's something you don't like or know, being obedient will never be a regret!!

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important thing! We desperately need it! In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that the good news, which is the gospel, is shared by people. The wonders, protective warning, and faithful love of Jesus are spread to other desperate people by you! You are meant to share all that God has done for you with other people. That is your purpose. That is why you are on this earth: to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who haven't heard or accepted it!

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important thing! We desperately need it! In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches that the good news, which is the gospel, is shared by people. The wonders, protective warning, and faithful love of Jesus are spread to other desperate people by you! You are meant to share all that God has done for you with other people. That is your purpose. That is why you are on this earth: to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with those who haven't heard or accepted it!

God knows the names of His children!... Isn't that just amazing?!?! The same God Who paints the sky every night knows every single one of us by name! In today's message, Pastor Bill shares the comfort and wonder Cornelius had of being known. He wasn't just known, but he was known by His heavenly Father! You share that same unthinkable blessing! You are deeply understood, fully seen, and known by God! There isn't a place you can go that God won't find you and call you by your name!

God knows the names of His children!... Isn't that just amazing?!?! The same God Who paints the sky every night knows every single one of us by name! In today's message, Pastor Bill shares the comfort and wonder Cornelius had of being known. He wasn't just known, but he was known by His heavenly Father! You share that same unthinkable blessing! You are deeply understood, fully seen, and known by God! There isn't a place you can go that God won't find you and call you by your name!

There is no segregation in the kingdom of God! If you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and live your life chasing after Him, then you belong! That's it. It doesn't matter what color your skin is, what gender you are, or what country you're from. If you have put your faith and trust in Jesus, you will be saved! In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to give your life to Jesus and surrender to Him! If you've already done that, then go tell everyone who Jesus is and how they can be saved too!!!

There is no segregation in the kingdom of God! If you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and live your life chasing after Him, then you belong! That's it. It doesn't matter what color your skin is, what gender you are, or what country you're from. If you have put your faith and trust in Jesus, you will be saved! In today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to give your life to Jesus and surrender to Him! If you've already done that, then go tell everyone who Jesus is and how they can be saved too!!!

Sometimes the most important moments in your walk with God are when you serve Him right where you are. It may be possible that you've spent so much time looking for what God's calling you to do that you overlook the opportunities right in front of you. Today, Pastor Bill is going to tell you about the readiness of Peter, and how that readiness and eagerness to serve put him right where he needed to be to be ready for the more important moments of his life. He started where he was with what he had.

Sometimes the most important moments in your walk with God are when you serve Him right where you are. It may be possible that you've spent so much time looking for what God's calling you to do that you overlook the opportunities right in front of you. Today, Pastor Bill is going to tell you about the readiness of Peter, and how that readiness and eagerness to serve put him right where he needed to be to be ready for the more important moments of his life. He started where he was with what he had.

Everyone can be made a saint in God's eyes. You just need to be forgiven of your sins and made clean before Him. That comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. God wants as many people as possible to be saved, and that includes you. After that, your goal should be spreading the hope of Jesus and eternal life to everyone you can. Today, Pastor Bill will share the example that Paul set of reaching people in ministry. He travelled and spread the Gospels everywhere he could, to anyone who would listen.

Everyone can be made a saint in God's eyes. You just need to be forgiven of your sins and made clean before Him. That comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. God wants as many people as possible to be saved, and that includes you. After that, your goal should be spreading the hope of Jesus and eternal life to everyone you can. Today, Pastor Bill will share the example that Paul set of reaching people in ministry. He travelled and spread the Gospels everywhere he could, to anyone who would listen.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how sometimes it takes moments of silent preparation to get you ready for when it's time to move. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there. Just be patient and faithful during those days when you don't see God moving. Be ready.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how sometimes it takes moments of silent preparation to get you ready for when it's time to move. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there. Just be patient and faithful during those days when you don't see God moving. Be ready.

Sometimes, the moments where you don't see God moving are the moments that prepare you for when He does. Paul alone on the road to Damascus, Jesus alone in the desert, Moses alone by the burning bush – all were moments away from the action that prepared them for the ministry they would soon have. Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know that if you find yourself in the middle of those quiet times, it might be the perfect moment to study God's Word more and prepare yourself for when God says to go.

Sometimes, the moments where you don't see God moving are the moments that prepare you for when He does. Paul alone on the road to Damascus, Jesus alone in the desert, Moses alone by the burning bush – all were moments away from the action that prepared them for the ministry they would soon have. Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know that if you find yourself in the middle of those quiet times, it might be the perfect moment to study God's Word more and prepare yourself for when God says to go.

Sometimes, God's plans won't make perfect sense to you. They might make you confused or simply wonder when you'll hear from Him again. In those days of testing, your faith is strengthened. In those moments, remember what God has done before and what He's capable of doing now. Today, Pastor Bill will remind you that God's plans won't always be how you imagine they should be. What's important is waiting in faith for the next time God speaks to you and tells you what to do.

Sometimes, God's plans won't make perfect sense to you. They might make you confused or simply wonder when you'll hear from Him again. In those days of testing, your faith is strengthened. In those moments, remember what God has done before and what He's capable of doing now. Today, Pastor Bill will remind you that God's plans won't always be how you imagine they should be. What's important is waiting in faith for the next time God speaks to you and tells you what to do.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how everything you need to go where God calls you is found in God Himself. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there, even if it seems impossible or even ridiculous. God is unlimited. He'll have your back if you don't turn yours on Him.

God has huge plans for your life. Even if you don't know how it could be or what it would look like, that plan can't be stopped by anything. You just have to follow God's calling and be faithful to doing His will. Today, Pastor Bill will explain how everything you need to go where God calls you is found in God Himself. No matter what God calls you to do, you'll have what you need to get there, even if it seems impossible or even ridiculous. God is unlimited. He'll have your back if you don't turn yours on Him.

God won't call you to a place where His grace isn't sufficient to get you through. No matter how impossible the odds seem, you have nothing to fear on the path ahead of you if it's truly where God is calling you. It might not always be easy. Your faith may be tested. You may feel like giving up. But God won't fail, and he will give you everything you need to get through the trials you face as a result of following Him. Pastor Bill wants you to know this truth today to prepare for when following God gets difficult.

God won't call you to a place where His grace isn't sufficient to get you through. No matter how impossible the odds seem, you have nothing to fear on the path ahead of you if it's truly where God is calling you. It might not always be easy. Your faith may be tested. You may feel like giving up. But God won't fail, and he will give you everything you need to get through the trials you face as a result of following Him. Pastor Bill wants you to know this truth today to prepare for when following God gets difficult.

God used Paul to change the world, despite his past. Paul was originally against Christians, even to the point of searching them out to imprison and have them killed. God could have given up on him or condemned him, but instead chose to forgive. He moved in Paul and gave his life purpose. Pastor Bill is going to show you today that God can use you right where you're at, despite what you've done. You don't even need resources. God can use what you have, too – even if it seems like nothing.

God used Paul to change the world, despite his past. Paul was originally against Christians, even to the point of searching them out to imprison and have them killed. God could have given up on him or condemned him, but instead chose to forgive. He moved in Paul and gave his life purpose. Pastor Bill is going to show you today that God can use you right where you're at, despite what you've done. You don't even need resources. God can use what you have, too – even if it seems like nothing.

Paul was a man who went through a complete change in his life. God came in, spoke to him, and set him on the path that would change the world. One of the most fundamental people to ever preach salvation, it all started with an encounter with God. It continued through faith and obedience to God's calling. Pastor Bill is going to show you that your life should look similar. In today's message, you'll look at the unlimited potential of a person who wholeheartedly follows God wherever He leads.

Paul was a man who went through a complete change in his life. God came in, spoke to him, and set him on the path that would change the world. One of the most fundamental people to ever preach salvation, it all started with an encounter with God. It continued through faith and obedience to God's calling. Pastor Bill is going to show you that your life should look similar. In today's message, you'll look at the unlimited potential of a person who wholeheartedly follows God wherever He leads.

Everything in Saul's life changed when God moved in his life and spoke to him. He was one of the worst persecutors of Christians. He approved of them being killed and imprisoned, and kept trying to find more. He went from that to one of the most important people to preach God's Word in history. Today, Pastor Bill is going to explain how God can use you, no matter what your past looks like, and it can be in huge ways. There's no limit to what God can do through a life completely dedicated to Him.

Everything in Saul's life changed when God moved in his life and spoke to him. He was one of the worst persecutors of Christians. He approved of them being killed and imprisoned, and kept trying to find more. He went from that to one of the most important people to preach God's Word in history. Today, Pastor Bill is going to explain how God can use you, no matter what your past looks like, and it can be in huge ways. There's no limit to what God can do through a life completely dedicated to Him.

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you that God is the master author, weaving every detail of our lives into a greater story for His glory. Even the painful, confusing, or quiet seasons serve a divine purpose. He connects people, places, and timing in ways we can't see, all to reveal His goodness and power. What may seem like chaos to you is carefully ordered by His hand. Trust that your story, in His hands, will reflect His grace, love, and eternal purpose.

In today's message, Pastor Bill will share with you that God is the master author, weaving every detail of our lives into a greater story for His glory. Even the painful, confusing, or quiet seasons serve a divine purpose. He connects people, places, and timing in ways we can't see, all to reveal His goodness and power. What may seem like chaos to you is carefully ordered by His hand. Trust that your story, in His hands, will reflect His grace, love, and eternal purpose.

God opens doors to new opportunities according to His perfect timing, not ours. When we trust Him, we learn that delays are not denials but divine preparation. He aligns circumstances and hearts to fulfill His purpose in our lives. And as Pastor Bill will remind you, what may seem like a closed path now could be the beginning of something greater. God's timing is always right, and when He opens a door, no one can shut it. Walk in faith, and be ready.

God opens doors to new opportunities according to His perfect timing, not ours. When we trust Him, we learn that delays are not denials but divine preparation. He aligns circumstances and hearts to fulfill His purpose in our lives. And as Pastor Bill will remind you, what may seem like a closed path now could be the beginning of something greater. God's timing is always right, and when He opens a door, no one can shut it. Walk in faith, and be ready.