The Implanted Word Podcast

We carry a message of truth, hope, and life that turns this world upside down. For some, as Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, this Gospel feels like a burden. They don't hear the hope or life it contains. All they hear is the part that says they're broken, and their sin will lead to destruction, and that makes them mad. Their sinful nature wants to fight back and protect its territory. They might take their anger out on the messenger, and we need to be prepared to face that as followers of Jesus.

Sometimes we have reservations about being filled by the Spirit. We imagine the stories of snake-handlers, people being “slain” in the Spirit, or spewing out some unknown language, and we're afraid we'll be seen as weird or crazy. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, when you lay down your pride and surrender to the Spirit, you might do some things that look crazy to the outside world, but you can find wholeness and joy in your purpose as a child of God, dedicated to His will and way. 

The Holy Spirit is more than just a concept. For many outside the Church or new to it, He may seem intimidating and mysterious. He's both of those things. But one of His primary jobs is to comfort us. He's not a spirit that brings fear or condemnation. As Pastor Bill will explain in today's message, the Holy Spirit does bring guidance and conviction, revealing ways that our lives dishonor God and leading us into behaviors and decisions that bring Him glory and share His Gospel of grace.

The Holy Spirit is more than just a concept. For many outside the Church or new to it, He may seem intimidating and mysterious. He's both of those things. But one of His primary jobs is to comfort us. He's not a spirit that brings fear or condemnation. As Pastor Bill will explain in today's message, the Holy Spirit does bring guidance and conviction, revealing ways that our lives dishonor God and leading us into behaviors and decisions that bring Him glory and share His Gospel of grace.

This life with Jesus is a learning process. For now, we see in part, and only when we stand before Him in eternity, made perfect and holy, will we be able to see and understand Him fully. As Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, you can walk with Jesus for decades, dedicating your life to seeking His truth and serving His will, but you'll still have gaps in your knowledge and understanding. That's why it's so important to remain diligent in studying His Word, prayer, and fellowship with others.

This life with Jesus is a learning process. For now, we see in part, and only when we stand before Him in eternity, made perfect and holy, will we be able to see and understand Him fully. As Pastor Bill will point out in today's message, you can walk with Jesus for decades, dedicating your life to seeking His truth and serving His will, but you'll still have gaps in your knowledge and understanding. That's why it's so important to remain diligent in studying His Word, prayer, and fellowship with others.

We're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses; Hebrews 12 tells us. There are millions of people alive today, and throughout history, who follow Jesus, just like me and you. Some we've heard of and will be privileged to meet in eternity, while others we've never heard of, but we share a common bond in Christ. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, our story is not done here on earth. God has great things He wants to do through His Church, and we get to be a part of it.

We're surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses; Hebrews 12 tells us. There are millions of people alive today, and throughout history, who follow Jesus, just like me and you. Some we've heard of and will be privileged to meet in eternity, while others we've never heard of, but we share a common bond in Christ. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, our story is not done here on earth. God has great things He wants to do through His Church, and we get to be a part of it.

You're exhausted from gripping the wheel—planning, fixing, predicting every turn. Just let Jesus drive. Surrender isn't giving up; it's trading anxiety for guidance, burnout for peace, detours for purpose. Hand Him the map and the keys: your timelines, fears, and what-ifs. Listen for His directions, take the next faithful turn, and enjoy the ride He authors. And in today's message, Pastor Bill wants you to choose trust over control—you don't have to do it on your own anymore.

You're exhausted from gripping the wheel—planning, fixing, predicting every turn. Just let Jesus drive. Surrender isn't giving up; it's trading anxiety for guidance, burnout for peace, detours for purpose. Hand Him the map and the keys: your timelines, fears, and what-ifs. Listen for His directions, take the next faithful turn, and enjoy the ride He authors. And in today's message, Pastor Bill wants you to choose trust over control—you don't have to do it on your own anymore.

The Old Testament Law is like a mirror and a tutor: it reveals God's holiness and exposes our inability to meet that standard on our own. Its sacrifices, boundaries, and demands highlight the gap between who we are and who we're called to be, awakening honest humility and hunger for rescue and revitalization. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to let that clarity drive you to Christ—the One who fulfills what the Law foretold and supplies the grace you cannot earn.

The Old Testament Law is like a mirror and a tutor: it reveals God's holiness and exposes our inability to meet that standard on our own. Its sacrifices, boundaries, and demands highlight the gap between who we are and who we're called to be, awakening honest humility and hunger for rescue and revitalization. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to let that clarity drive you to Christ—the One who fulfills what the Law foretold and supplies the grace you cannot earn.

Jesus once walked beside His disciples on dusty roads; now, by the Holy Spirit, He abides within His followers—nearer than breath, nearer than thought. His presence doesn't wait for a crowd or a schedule; He counsels in real time, comforts in silence, and empowers ordinary moments with divine strength. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to rest in this wonder: you carry His companionship everywhere—kitchen, classroom, checkout line, you name it—so listen, respond, and let His nearness shape your day.

Jesus once walked beside His disciples on dusty roads; now, by the Holy Spirit, He abides within His followers—nearer than breath, nearer than thought. His presence doesn't wait for a crowd or a schedule; He counsels in real time, comforts in silence, and empowers ordinary moments with divine strength. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to rest in this wonder: you carry His companionship everywhere—kitchen, classroom, checkout line, you name it—so listen, respond, and let His nearness shape your day.

Nothing you face—sickness, setbacks, silence, or storms—can separate you from God's nearness. He walks into hospital rooms and hard conversations, sits with you in sleepless nights, and steadies your breath when anxiety spikes. His presence won't always remove the valley, but it will carry you through it with peace, wisdom, and strength for the next step. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will ask you to lift your eyes: you are not abandoned, not for a moment. God is with you—always.

Nothing you face—sickness, setbacks, silence, or storms—can separate you from God's nearness. He walks into hospital rooms and hard conversations, sits with you in sleepless nights, and steadies your breath when anxiety spikes. His presence won't always remove the valley, but it will carry you through it with peace, wisdom, and strength for the next step. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will ask you to lift your eyes: you are not abandoned, not for a moment. God is with you—always.

Isolation lies, but the family of God tells the truth: you're never alone. Brothers and sisters in Christ carry burdens, celebrate wins, pray through valleys, and speak courage when your voice is thin. Their presence becomes God's kindness in motion—rides to appointments, meals on doorsteps, texts at midnight, and steady hands in storms. Receive their help and offer yours. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to lean into Biblical community so hope multiplies and strength returns, together.

Isolation lies, but the family of God tells the truth: you're never alone. Brothers and sisters in Christ carry burdens, celebrate wins, pray through valleys, and speak courage when your voice is thin. Their presence becomes God's kindness in motion—rides to appointments, meals on doorsteps, texts at midnight, and steady hands in storms. Receive their help and offer yours. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to lean into Biblical community so hope multiplies and strength returns, together.

God's timing includes people—mentors who speak wisdom, friends who lift weary arms, challengers who refine character, and encouragers who remind you of your calling. He weaves appointments you couldn't arrange: a conversation at just the right moment, a helping hand when resources run thin, or a door-opener when you've hit a wall. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to trust that God's orchestrating relationships to guide, steady, and propel you forward.

God's timing includes people—mentors who speak wisdom, friends who lift weary arms, challengers who refine character, and encouragers who remind you of your calling. He weaves appointments you couldn't arrange: a conversation at just the right moment, a helping hand when resources run thin, or a door-opener when you've hit a wall. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will encourage you to trust that God's orchestrating relationships to guide, steady, and propel you forward.

Christ's love is unlike any other—you are fully known and still fully embraced. It doesn't fade with moods, distance, or failure; it runs toward you in weakness, lifts you when shame whispers, and stays when others step back. His love corrects without crushing, comforts without numbing, and calls you into purpose with gentle strength. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to let God's relentless affection quiet fear, heal old wounds, and re-teach your heart what real love feels like.

Christ's love is unlike any other—you are fully known and still fully embraced. It doesn't fade with moods, distance, or failure; it runs toward you in weakness, lifts you when shame whispers, and stays when others step back. His love corrects without crushing, comforts without numbing, and calls you into purpose with gentle strength. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will remind you to let God's relentless affection quiet fear, heal old wounds, and re-teach your heart what real love feels like.

You are not an accident or an afterthought. God crafted your personality, gifts, and even your quirks with intention, weaving strengths and struggles into a purpose only you can carry. Your story—every chapter—can reflect His goodness. Release comparisons, reject shame, and embrace the design He delighted to make. Grow where He's planted you, and let Him refine, not replace, who you are. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to rest securely in Christ: He made you on purpose, for a purpose!

You are not an accident or an afterthought. God crafted your personality, gifts, and even your quirks with intention, weaving strengths and struggles into a purpose only you can carry. Your story—every chapter—can reflect His goodness. Release comparisons, reject shame, and embrace the design He delighted to make. Grow where He's planted you, and let Him refine, not replace, who you are. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to rest securely in Christ: He made you on purpose, for a purpose!

When Jesus convicts you, the right response isn't excuses, delay, or self-defense—it's repentance. Turn around, tell the truth, and hand Him the keys you've been clutching. Repentance isn't humiliation; it's the doorway to freedom, clarity, and a restored relationship with your creator. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to choose the courage to change course, trusting God's mercy to cleanse, His wisdom to redirect, and His joy to meet you on the other side.

When Jesus convicts you, the right response isn't excuses, delay, or self-defense—it's repentance. Turn around, tell the truth, and hand Him the keys you've been clutching. Repentance isn't humiliation; it's the doorway to freedom, clarity, and a restored relationship with your creator. And in today's message, Pastor Bill will invite you to choose the courage to change course, trusting God's mercy to cleanse, His wisdom to redirect, and His joy to meet you on the other side.

They say that you learn the most about yourself when you become a parent. It starts when you bring the newborn home. How well do you handle pressure when you're sleep-deprived and stressed? The next phase is when you hear your little one say things you thought they didn't hear. Yikes! Today, Pastor Bill teaches that you never know who's listening. Does your life reflect what you truly believe? Do your conversations point towards Christ so that those listening know where you find hope?

They say that you learn the most about yourself when you become a parent. It starts when you bring the newborn home. How well do you handle pressure when you're sleep-deprived and stressed? The next phase is when you hear your little one say things you thought they didn't hear. Yikes! Today, Pastor Bill teaches that you never know who's listening. Does your life reflect what you truly believe? Do your conversations point towards Christ so that those listening know where you find hope?

God has a way of using the most unsuspecting people to accomplish the most unexpected things. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that God wants to do incredible things through little old you. He's not asking you to go out and create some multimillion-dollar organization or fly to the uttermost parts of the world, though that may be a part of His plan, too. He's asking you to simply go about your day-to-day routine, living out the Gospel message, and tell those you encounter about Jesus Christ.

God has a way of using the most unsuspecting people to accomplish the most unexpected things. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that God wants to do incredible things through little old you. He's not asking you to go out and create some multimillion-dollar organization or fly to the uttermost parts of the world, though that may be a part of His plan, too. He's asking you to simply go about your day-to-day routine, living out the Gospel message, and tell those you encounter about Jesus Christ.

How do you receive God's Word? For many believers, the Bible is a tool used to reinforce their own preconceived notions and the way they want to perceive the world. They wield it recklessly as a sword, ready to take down anyone who disagrees with them. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in the example of the Bereans, this book, this gift from God, is meant to reveal who He is to our hearts. When we study it with humility, he'll reveal His truth and transform our hearts to be more like His.

How do you receive God's Word? For many believers, the Bible is a tool used to reinforce their own preconceived notions and the way they want to perceive the world. They wield it recklessly as a sword, ready to take down anyone who disagrees with them. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in the example of the Bereans, this book, this gift from God, is meant to reveal who He is to our hearts. When we study it with humility, he'll reveal His truth and transform our hearts to be more like His.

In today's message from Pastor Bill, we'll encounter a group of Jews who challenge us in our walk. This group was from the region of Berea, and they were known and still remembered for their faithfulness to God's Word. They diligently studied it daily, and when Paul came with the Gospel, they received him eagerly and weighed his words against the Word of God. This is what we need to be doing every time we take in teaching, testing it for ourselves to be sure it aligns with Scripture.

In today's message from Pastor Bill, we'll encounter a group of Jews who challenge us in our walk. This group was from the region of Berea, and they were known and still remembered for their faithfulness to God's Word. They diligently studied it daily, and when Paul came with the Gospel, they received him eagerly and weighed his words against the Word of God. This is what we need to be doing every time we take in teaching, testing it for ourselves to be sure it aligns with Scripture.

The fruit we bear as believers may be some of the best, if not the only, evidence for the Gospel that someone in your community ever encounters. We need to be aware of this and allow it to motivate our actions and attitudes. All too often, the only thing different about us as believers is the way we spend our Sunday mornings. As Pastor Bill will urge us in today's message, we're called to get out into the world and share the truth that's been revealed to our hearts by God's Word and His Holy Spirit.

The fruit we bear as believers may be some of the best, if not the only, evidence for the Gospel that someone in your community ever encounters. We need to be aware of this and allow it to motivate our actions and attitudes. All too often, the only thing different about us as believers is the way we spend our Sunday mornings. As Pastor Bill will urge us in today's message, we're called to get out into the world and share the truth that's been revealed to our hearts by God's Word and His Holy Spirit.

We have a real problem with entitlement in our culture. Everyone thinks that they're owed more than they're getting, and we're preoccupied with figuring out who to blame for any hardship we experience. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today's message, suffering is a big part of our calling as believers. Paul and Silas had the opportunity to run free from the prison but chose to stay for the sake of the guard, their oppressor. Likewise, we may find ourselves called to stay for the sake of those we call enemies. 

We have a real problem with entitlement in our culture. Everyone thinks that they're owed more than they're getting, and we're preoccupied with figuring out who to blame for any hardship we experience. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today's message, suffering is a big part of our calling as believers. Paul and Silas had the opportunity to run free from the prison but chose to stay for the sake of the guard, their oppressor. Likewise, we may find ourselves called to stay for the sake of those we call enemies. 

As we examine the account of Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous work of God that happened there, Pastor Bill has an uplifting and challenging message to share. This story is incredible. Paul and Silas, imprisoned for their faith, had an uncertain future immediately ahead. Yet, instead of trembling in fear, they lifted their voices in praise. Then the earth trembled, and God provided freedom. As we'll find in today's study, before they walked free, God had a bigger purpose for them.

As we examine the account of Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous work of God that happened there, Pastor Bill has an uplifting and challenging message to share. This story is incredible. Paul and Silas, imprisoned for their faith, had an uncertain future immediately ahead. Yet, instead of trembling in fear, they lifted their voices in praise. Then the earth trembled, and God provided freedom. As we'll find in today's study, before they walked free, God had a bigger purpose for them.

Jesus wants to fill you with His Holy Spirit. We often wish we could walk with Jesus physically and experience Him here in the flesh, but He gave us an incredible gift in his absence by sending His Holy Spirit. This Spirit doesn't just walk with us and talk with us; He lives in us and empowers us to do things that Jesus said would be even greater than His own earthly works. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, all we have to do to receive this Spirit is to ask in faith. 

Jesus wants to fill you with His Holy Spirit. We often wish we could walk with Jesus physically and experience Him here in the flesh, but He gave us an incredible gift in his absence by sending His Holy Spirit. This Spirit doesn't just walk with us and talk with us; He lives in us and empowers us to do things that Jesus said would be even greater than His own earthly works. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, all we have to do to receive this Spirit is to ask in faith. 

Have you ever had a job you hated? Or a neighbor, co-worker, or classmate who just made your life miserable? You just want to get out of that situation as soon as possible. It can be very challenging to maintain patience and grace in that position. Many of us find ourselves stumbling into sinful attitudes and actions in response. But, as Pastor Bill will challenge us in today's message, these trials are an opportunity, and God wants to use you if you'll just open your heart to his moving.

Have you ever had a job you hated? Or a neighbor, co-worker, or classmate who just made your life miserable? You just want to get out of that situation as soon as possible. It can be very challenging to maintain patience and grace in that position. Many of us find ourselves stumbling into sinful attitudes and actions in response. But, as Pastor Bill will challenge us in today's message, these trials are an opportunity, and God wants to use you if you'll just open your heart to his moving.

The kingdoms of man are filled with greed, pride, violence, and lust. The focus is always on what best serves me, even when it brings harm to others. That may sound just fine to you, but when others have the same mindset, it's going to cause conflict, and that's what you'll see playing out in this world every day, in real time. As Pastor Bill will remind you in today's message, the Kingdom you enter into when you accept Jesus as Lord is one of love. That love is focused on serving others, not yourself.

The kingdoms of man are filled with greed, pride, violence, and lust. The focus is always on what best serves me, even when it brings harm to others. That may sound just fine to you, but when others have the same mindset, it's going to cause conflict, and that's what you'll see playing out in this world every day, in real time. As Pastor Bill will remind you in today's message, the Kingdom you enter into when you accept Jesus as Lord is one of love. That love is focused on serving others, not yourself.

What an encouraging and hope-filled truth from Pastor Bill! God sees where we are. He knows the pain and struggles we're experiencing. He sent His Son, Jesus – who lived in this world, just like the rest of us, and then went on to experience pain and agony we can't imagine on the cross. Jesus knows what we're going through. Not only did He give us that incredible gift, but then He built a community of believers around us that can lift us up and carry us when we don't know how to go on.

What an encouraging and hope-filled truth from Pastor Bill! God sees where we are. He knows the pain and struggles we're experiencing. He sent His Son, Jesus – who lived in this world, just like the rest of us, and then went on to experience pain and agony we can't imagine on the cross. Jesus knows what we're going through. Not only did He give us that incredible gift, but then He built a community of believers around us that can lift us up and carry us when we don't know how to go on.

Are you going through a hard time right now? Whether it feels like walking through the valley of the shadow of death, or just an uncomfortable detour, many of us probably are facing a trial or will sometime soon. This life is full of them. As Pastor Bill continues our study in the book of Acts today, he offers this encouragement – we are not alone in our struggles. God is with us in His Holy Spirit, and He's put a community of people around us that wants to support us if we'll give them a chance.

Are you going through a hard time right now? Whether it feels like walking through the valley of the shadow of death, or just an uncomfortable detour, many of us probably are facing a trial or will sometime soon. This life is full of them. As Pastor Bill continues our study in the book of Acts today, he offers this encouragement – we are not alone in our struggles. God is with us in His Holy Spirit, and He's put a community of people around us that wants to support us if we'll give them a chance.

Text, email, messenger, facetime, skype… you could go on and on with the various means we have to communicate with others in our world. And of course, there's still the option of meeting face-to-face. As Pastor Bill will remind us in today's message, we have an amazing privilege and responsibility before us in this life. We've been given new life in Christ, and we're surrounded by people who are drowning in their sin and sorrow. We need to get out there and share the hope we've found.