https://ccgracefellowship.org/ Pastor Bill Penna info@hisproductions.com Pastor Bill Penna In each episode of A Future and a Hope Podcast, Pastor Bill Penna shares timeless truths from the Word of God as he teaches verse-by-verse. In each episode of A Future and a Hope Podcast, Pastor Bill Penna shares timeless truths from the Word of God as he teaches verse-by-verse. en © 2026 Calvary Chapel Grace Fellowship no Matthew 3-4 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will explain that God’s Word holds the ultimate power over Satan. He’s the father of lies and this book holds Truth that his arguments can’t stand against. </p> <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will explain that God’s Word holds the ultimate power over Satan. He’s the father of lies and this book holds Truth that his arguments can’t stand against. </p> In today’s message, Pastor Bill will explain that God’s Word holds the ultimate power over Satan. He’s the father of lies and this book holds Truth that his arguments can’t stand against. 

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 1 a1af5543b99b0ade68b85a3d2b087680 no Matthew 3-4 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind us that we don’t have to get ourselves ready for Jesus. He comes to each one of us right where we are, just like He did for His disciple, Matthew.</p> <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind us that we don’t have to get ourselves ready for Jesus. He comes to each one of us right where we are, just like He did for His disciple, Matthew.</p> In today’s message, Pastor Bill will remind us that we don’t have to get ourselves ready for Jesus. He comes to each one of us right where we are, just like He did for His disciple, Matthew.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 2 21d27183fcd6e5c0385b9168430005ad no Matthew 3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>John the Baptist was far from what we imagine when we think about evangelists. But, as Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, it was his heart, not his appearance or diet that made him fit for ministry. </p> <p>John the Baptist was far from what we imagine when we think about evangelists. But, as Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, it was his heart, not his appearance or diet that made him fit for ministry. </p> John the Baptist was far from what we imagine when we think about evangelists. But, as Pastor Bill will explain in today’s message, it was his heart, not his appearance or diet that made him fit for ministry. 

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 3 dd67d30eae2a45593ee26f70e65ba093 no Matthew 3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Success in the Kingdom of God looks a lot different than earthly success. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, in the Church, humility, and service to others are signs of spiritual maturity.</p> <p>Success in the Kingdom of God looks a lot different than earthly success. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, in the Church, humility, and service to others are signs of spiritual maturity.</p> Success in the Kingdom of God looks a lot different than earthly success. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, in the Church, humility, and service to others are signs of spiritual maturity.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 4 ff6933ee83747c764cfbe1b1c0d1f0a0 no Matthew 3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Is your gaze fixed on all the stuff you can buy or the power and position you can attain? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will encourage us to turn our eyes to Jesus and our lives will follow suit.</p> <p>Is your gaze fixed on all the stuff you can buy or the power and position you can attain? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will encourage us to turn our eyes to Jesus and our lives will follow suit.</p> Is your gaze fixed on all the stuff you can buy or the power and position you can attain? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will encourage us to turn our eyes to Jesus and our lives will follow suit.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 5 ced1353f3fd34cbe1beeb2076b6c9018 no Matthew 2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Pastor Bill continues our study of the Gospel of Matthew in today’s message, we’ll be reminded of this beautiful truth: God wants to spend time with you, He doesn’t just want your good works.</p> <p>As Pastor Bill continues our study of the Gospel of Matthew in today’s message, we’ll be reminded of this beautiful truth: God wants to spend time with you, He doesn’t just want your good works.</p> As Pastor Bill continues our study of the Gospel of Matthew in today’s message, we’ll be reminded of this beautiful truth: God wants to spend time with you, He doesn’t just want your good works.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 6 56a07cafc18cc73e158d5a6a8f0957d0 no Matthew 2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Religion complicates God. Men like to make Him into something hard to understand, but as Pastor Bill will clarify in today’s message, the grace of God is accessible and far-reaching.</p> <p>Religion complicates God. Men like to make Him into something hard to understand, but as Pastor Bill will clarify in today’s message, the grace of God is accessible and far-reaching.</p> Religion complicates God. Men like to make Him into something hard to understand, but as Pastor Bill will clarify in today’s message, the grace of God is accessible and far-reaching.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 7 463b3c5c0723d77b95fd0ebb0ff53085 no Matthew 2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When you hear God's Word preached or read it on your own, what do you do with it? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will challenge you to put these words into practice. Be a doer of the Word.</p> <p>When you hear God's Word preached or read it on your own, what do you do with it? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will challenge you to put these words into practice. Be a doer of the Word.</p> When you hear God's Word preached or read it on your own, what do you do with it? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will challenge you to put these words into practice. Be a doer of the Word.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 8 c0303f6fb828ac0c79299c9d592dbc52 no Matthew 2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will compare Scripture to a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces on their own contain beautiful images, but until you put them all together, you won’t see the whole picture.</p> <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill will compare Scripture to a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces on their own contain beautiful images, but until you put them all together, you won’t see the whole picture.</p> In today’s message, Pastor Bill will compare Scripture to a jigsaw puzzle. All the pieces on their own contain beautiful images, but until you put them all together, you won’t see the whole picture.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 9 a9ca8167639d073cfd1e3d155a7d78ea no Matthew 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, far too many Christians live as though Satan still has power in their lives, though Jesus has already secured their victory.</p> <p>As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, far too many Christians live as though Satan still has power in their lives, though Jesus has already secured their victory.</p> As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, far too many Christians live as though Satan still has power in their lives, though Jesus has already secured their victory.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 10 edda9ce743085c19239dc931f477de04 no Matthew 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You won’t find a more significant person in history than our Lord, Jesus Christ. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, that’s despite coming from extremely humble origins.</p> <p>You won’t find a more significant person in history than our Lord, Jesus Christ. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, that’s despite coming from extremely humble origins.</p> You won’t find a more significant person in history than our Lord, Jesus Christ. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, that’s despite coming from extremely humble origins.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 11 4544552c26bdd5ca885523a4dd673bdb no Matthew 1:1-17 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever doubted whether God wants to use you? You could easily underestimate yourself. In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you about Jesus' lineage, and how He chose imperfect people.  </p> <p>Have you ever doubted whether God wants to use you? You could easily underestimate yourself. In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you about Jesus' lineage, and how He chose imperfect people.  </p> Have you ever doubted whether God wants to use you? You could easily underestimate yourself. In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you about Jesus' lineage, and how He chose imperfect people.  

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 12 cd03becae0aceebc9e39ed36243adc86 no Matthew 1:1-17 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In our daily lives, we all fall victim to distractions. We find ourselves drifting away from God. Today, Pastor Bill explains how you can return to Jesus. He wants to bring you back!</p> <p>In our daily lives, we all fall victim to distractions. We find ourselves drifting away from God. Today, Pastor Bill explains how you can return to Jesus. He wants to bring you back!</p> In our daily lives, we all fall victim to distractions. We find ourselves drifting away from God. Today, Pastor Bill explains how you can return to Jesus. He wants to bring you back!

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 13 37924484d6ac30f11cd347dc61726c04 no Matthew 1:1-17 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill explains how God went radio silent for four hundred years before the birth of Jesus. He tells you how the prophets couldn't understand it, and how the angels found it confusing.</p> <p>In today’s message, Pastor Bill explains how God went radio silent for four hundred years before the birth of Jesus. He tells you how the prophets couldn't understand it, and how the angels found it confusing.</p> In today’s message, Pastor Bill explains how God went radio silent for four hundred years before the birth of Jesus. He tells you how the prophets couldn't understand it, and how the angels found it confusing.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 14 40c01259c7c4f7006379928cb754d67b no Acts 27:27-44 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We all sin. Pastor Bill explains today how you can receive forgiveness for your sins. When you accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit works in your life, and you’re able to identify what is good and what is sin.</p> <p>We all sin. Pastor Bill explains today how you can receive forgiveness for your sins. When you accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit works in your life, and you’re able to identify what is good and what is sin.</p> We all sin. Pastor Bill explains today how you can receive forgiveness for your sins. When you accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit works in your life, and you’re able to identify what is good and what is sin.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 15 74d1b28f9252f356cab0424fc9c53644 no Acts 27:27-44 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What a powerful statement! We can fail to recognize God's power. In any difficult situation, we often forget that God can make a way. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how to trust God in every situation.</p> <p>What a powerful statement! We can fail to recognize God's power. In any difficult situation, we often forget that God can make a way. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how to trust God in every situation.</p> What a powerful statement! We can fail to recognize God's power. In any difficult situation, we often forget that God can make a way. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how to trust God in every situation.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 16 016e78978105dbbd69b68f198a5930a4 no Acts 27:27-44 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We as humans have a tendency to doubt things. We have a tendency to doubt others. Today, Pastor Bill explains how the enemy lies to you. But don’t forget that Jesus’ salvation grants you forgiveness!</p> <p>We as humans have a tendency to doubt things. We have a tendency to doubt others. Today, Pastor Bill explains how the enemy lies to you. But don’t forget that Jesus’ salvation grants you forgiveness!</p> We as humans have a tendency to doubt things. We have a tendency to doubt others. Today, Pastor Bill explains how the enemy lies to you. But don’t forget that Jesus’ salvation grants you forgiveness!

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 17 8ff549bb6445b3ff2602e54a06a55e37 no Acts 27 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What the world focuses on and says is important, versus where God says your heart should be - are two different things. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you to look to God for strength and help. </p> <p>What the world focuses on and says is important, versus where God says your heart should be - are two different things. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you to look to God for strength and help. </p> What the world focuses on and says is important, versus where God says your heart should be - are two different things. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you to look to God for strength and help. 

]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 18 16d1cc6f7a49c400daa77e58167a161c no Acts 27 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There’s one way to Heaven. God offers salvation freely to anyone who comes to Him and turns from their sins. Today, Pastor Bill explains that it doesn’t stop there; you’re meant to share with others.</p> <p>There’s one way to Heaven. God offers salvation freely to anyone who comes to Him and turns from their sins. Today, Pastor Bill explains that it doesn’t stop there; you’re meant to share with others.</p> There’s one way to Heaven. God offers salvation freely to anyone who comes to Him and turns from their sins. Today, Pastor Bill explains that it doesn’t stop there; you’re meant to share with others.

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 19 2a46380d976358979ea97e3476c9b7a7 no Acts 26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God wants you to be faithful, stepping into living for Him in faith. Only in Him is there hope for eternity after life on earth. Today, Pastor Bill expresses how important it is to stay faithful to God and His Word.</p> <p>God wants you to be faithful, stepping into living for Him in faith. Only in Him is there hope for eternity after life on earth. Today, Pastor Bill expresses how important it is to stay faithful to God and His Word.</p> God wants you to be faithful, stepping into living for Him in faith. Only in Him is there hope for eternity after life on earth. Today, Pastor Bill expresses how important it is to stay faithful to God and His Word.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 20 6c7683e04cba719f3fb2a3843a9102d9 no Acts 26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Hope is only found in Christ. As the world turns farther and farther away from Christ, it can seem hopeless. But, as you’ll hear today, Pastor Bill tells you that God wants to use you to bring hope.</p> <p>Hope is only found in Christ. As the world turns farther and farther away from Christ, it can seem hopeless. But, as you’ll hear today, Pastor Bill tells you that God wants to use you to bring hope.</p> Hope is only found in Christ. As the world turns farther and farther away from Christ, it can seem hopeless. But, as you’ll hear today, Pastor Bill tells you that God wants to use you to bring hope.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 21 7e75562900abee61d04de32228f0b439 no Acts 25:1-26:2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Everyone’s had times when they’ve felt hopeless. Without God in the picture, it is hopeless. But God is there. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that when it’s crazy around you, just look up to God for help!</p> <p>Everyone’s had times when they’ve felt hopeless. Without God in the picture, it is hopeless. But God is there. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that when it’s crazy around you, just look up to God for help!</p> Everyone’s had times when they’ve felt hopeless. Without God in the picture, it is hopeless. But God is there. Today, Pastor Bill reminds you that when it’s crazy around you, just look up to God for help!

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 22 920a3e807b70179cfa20157b4fbd1e74 no Acts 25:1-26:2 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When sin gets a hold of your life, it’s a dangerous start. As Pastor Bill’s going to point out today, God will never let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. There’s always a way out.</p> <p>When sin gets a hold of your life, it’s a dangerous start. As Pastor Bill’s going to point out today, God will never let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. There’s always a way out.</p> When sin gets a hold of your life, it’s a dangerous start. As Pastor Bill’s going to point out today, God will never let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. There’s always a way out.

]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 23 7872faea52aabfeee18a01e58ff246b1 no Acts 24 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God can use you in ways you never thought you could be used before. Today, Pastor Bill encourages you to never forget that God can touch people through anyone who’s willing to serve Him.</p> <p>God can use you in ways you never thought you could be used before. Today, Pastor Bill encourages you to never forget that God can touch people through anyone who’s willing to serve Him.</p> God can use you in ways you never thought you could be used before. Today, Pastor Bill encourages you to never forget that God can touch people through anyone who’s willing to serve Him.

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 24 cfb8b142a8dd11811a8a9d97c4730071 no Acts 24 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As a Christian, you have the greatest news that anyone can hear and accept. It’s the news of salvation! Today, Pastor Bill doesn’t want you to put it off. Go tell others about the hope you have in Jesus!</p> <p>As a Christian, you have the greatest news that anyone can hear and accept. It’s the news of salvation! Today, Pastor Bill doesn’t want you to put it off. Go tell others about the hope you have in Jesus!</p> As a Christian, you have the greatest news that anyone can hear and accept. It’s the news of salvation! Today, Pastor Bill doesn’t want you to put it off. Go tell others about the hope you have in Jesus!

]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 25 4142c6537443836b10c59fe0d98d7284 no Acts 23:11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Pastor Bill encourages you today to keep the faith, even in the midst of persecution. One of the most important things to remember when you’re persecuted - is that you're a pilgrim, passing through.</p> <p>Pastor Bill encourages you today to keep the faith, even in the midst of persecution. One of the most important things to remember when you’re persecuted - is that you're a pilgrim, passing through.</p> Pastor Bill encourages you today to keep the faith, even in the midst of persecution. One of the most important things to remember when you’re persecuted - is that you're a pilgrim, passing through.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 26 7490e06b69d87eaa4f6fcb273a115a65 no Acts 23:11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It’s important to keep your focus on Jesus during the storms of life. Today, Pastor Bill explains that God doesn’t always deliver you out of troubles, but He’ll give you peace and strength to get through them.</p> <p>It’s important to keep your focus on Jesus during the storms of life. Today, Pastor Bill explains that God doesn’t always deliver you out of troubles, but He’ll give you peace and strength to get through them.</p> It’s important to keep your focus on Jesus during the storms of life. Today, Pastor Bill explains that God doesn’t always deliver you out of troubles, but He’ll give you peace and strength to get through them.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 27 fa943c71bc0315767d4e7c0bc4da5571 no Acts 22, 23 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Our society has come to a place where if you’re passionate about something, it must be a good thing. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that our feeling fluctuates, but God’s Word remains the same.</p> <p>Our society has come to a place where if you’re passionate about something, it must be a good thing. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that our feeling fluctuates, but God’s Word remains the same.</p> Our society has come to a place where if you’re passionate about something, it must be a good thing. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that our feeling fluctuates, but God’s Word remains the same.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 28 59030a037c551218174abec4ea3de865 no Acts 22, 23 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There are all kinds of injustices that take place in the world around us today.  Are you doing your part to help? In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges you to consider what it is you’re fighting for.  </p> <p>There are all kinds of injustices that take place in the world around us today.  Are you doing your part to help? In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges you to consider what it is you’re fighting for.  </p> There are all kinds of injustices that take place in the world around us today.  Are you doing your part to help? In today’s message, Pastor Bill challenges you to consider what it is you’re fighting for.  

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 29 fbba30a9ad890da35457926e2efd9f7c no Acts 22, 23 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When you travel by plane, how much thought goes into how things work? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us how to let God take control. Once we get on board with Jesus, God’s the pilot. </p> <p>When you travel by plane, how much thought goes into how things work? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us how to let God take control. Once we get on board with Jesus, God’s the pilot. </p> When you travel by plane, how much thought goes into how things work? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us how to let God take control. Once we get on board with Jesus, God’s the pilot. 

]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 30 b94a989d1019ab1b2572ce44c45af46f no Acts 22 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It’s easy to believe that only dramatic testimonies reach people. But did you know that every testimony is useful, coming from death to life? Today’s teaching with Pastor Bill explains that more.</p> <p>It’s easy to believe that only dramatic testimonies reach people. But did you know that every testimony is useful, coming from death to life? Today’s teaching with Pastor Bill explains that more.</p> It’s easy to believe that only dramatic testimonies reach people. But did you know that every testimony is useful, coming from death to life? Today’s teaching with Pastor Bill explains that more.

]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 31 d299f17ab910d92771c164d6c3711a76 no Acts 22 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever felt ashamed when telling someone that you’re a Christian? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you that your most powerful asset in leading others to Christ is your testimony.</p> <p>Have you ever felt ashamed when telling someone that you’re a Christian? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you that your most powerful asset in leading others to Christ is your testimony.</p> Have you ever felt ashamed when telling someone that you’re a Christian? In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you that your most powerful asset in leading others to Christ is your testimony.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 32 fe8901ce73dcda6d1c2e12c606d7a24d no Acts 21 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Isn’t it funny how easy it can be to complicate the simplest things? The Gospel is a simple message, but people like to add to it. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you the simplicity of the Gospel. </p> <p>Isn’t it funny how easy it can be to complicate the simplest things? The Gospel is a simple message, but people like to add to it. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you the simplicity of the Gospel. </p> Isn’t it funny how easy it can be to complicate the simplest things? The Gospel is a simple message, but people like to add to it. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will show you the simplicity of the Gospel. 

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 33 1af6f7a351f58dc115b68d89fdf45f24 no Acts 21 Pastor Bill Penna <p>People carry around heavy burdens God never intended them to carry. When you follow Jesus He promises to carry that weight for you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will help you understand that weightless freedom.</p> <p>People carry around heavy burdens God never intended them to carry. When you follow Jesus He promises to carry that weight for you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will help you understand that weightless freedom.</p> People carry around heavy burdens God never intended them to carry. When you follow Jesus He promises to carry that weight for you. In today’s message, Pastor Bill will help you understand that weightless freedom.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 34 583111a53255bd2e7c40076146683d4c no Acts 21 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you ever hear something and think, “Man, that’s just too good to be true?” The world that we live in is full of sin and deception. In today’s message, Pastor Bill shows us that God is perfect, sinless, and trustworthy.</p> <p>Do you ever hear something and think, “Man, that’s just too good to be true?” The world that we live in is full of sin and deception. In today’s message, Pastor Bill shows us that God is perfect, sinless, and trustworthy.</p> Do you ever hear something and think, “Man, that’s just too good to be true?” The world that we live in is full of sin and deception. In today’s message, Pastor Bill shows us that God is perfect, sinless, and trustworthy.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 35 6b23bc1852046b6d73797d9881c5cd61 no Acts 21 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever seen a massive river, like the Rio Grande, the Mississippi, or the Amazon? Pastor Bill teaches us today that the power of the Holy Spirit is like a river; you must go where His Spirit is flowing.</p> <p>Have you ever seen a massive river, like the Rio Grande, the Mississippi, or the Amazon? Pastor Bill teaches us today that the power of the Holy Spirit is like a river; you must go where His Spirit is flowing.</p> Have you ever seen a massive river, like the Rio Grande, the Mississippi, or the Amazon? Pastor Bill teaches us today that the power of the Holy Spirit is like a river; you must go where His Spirit is flowing.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 36 bc85d1f4eeb75dd039355500e6c32e1f no Acts 21 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever been caught in a riptide? When you’re pulled into a strong current, you become helpless against it. Pastor Bill teaches today that the world is like a current, dragging us away from God. </p> <p>Have you ever been caught in a riptide? When you’re pulled into a strong current, you become helpless against it. Pastor Bill teaches today that the world is like a current, dragging us away from God. </p> Have you ever been caught in a riptide? When you’re pulled into a strong current, you become helpless against it. Pastor Bill teaches today that the world is like a current, dragging us away from God. 

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 37 c14ba543b8b612fb97bc0046cf45fc69 no Acts 20:22-38 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you noticed that the world around us is a constantly moving target? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that the Word of God is forever; it’s timeless, and it’s never changing.</p> <p>Have you noticed that the world around us is a constantly moving target? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that the Word of God is forever; it’s timeless, and it’s never changing.</p> Have you noticed that the world around us is a constantly moving target? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that the Word of God is forever; it’s timeless, and it’s never changing.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 38 1b05dbf77aa30292b7536750ca1ddca2 no Acts 20:22-38 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you have determination and grit? Some people give up, while others start strong, but then lose their drive. Pastor Bill teaches us today that we need to have grit and determination, in the work God’s doing.</p> <p>Do you have determination and grit? Some people give up, while others start strong, but then lose their drive. Pastor Bill teaches us today that we need to have grit and determination, in the work God’s doing.</p> Do you have determination and grit? Some people give up, while others start strong, but then lose their drive. Pastor Bill teaches us today that we need to have grit and determination, in the work God’s doing.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 39 636ee2ff52efb8beb7b565595fdb2de5 no Acts 20 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Pastor Bill mentions today a power that’s from God. Think of it like a superpower, like so many admire superheroes. Well, think of it this way…God is providing you with a superpower to do super things!</p> <p>Pastor Bill mentions today a power that’s from God. Think of it like a superpower, like so many admire superheroes. Well, think of it this way…God is providing you with a superpower to do super things!</p> Pastor Bill mentions today a power that’s from God. Think of it like a superpower, like so many admire superheroes. Well, think of it this way…God is providing you with a superpower to do super things!

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 40 50f512d00e9645b70282cf5d534b469a no Acts 20 Pastor Bill Penna <p>How many opportunities have you missed because you were too distracted by unimportant things? Pastor Bill teaches us today that if we want to be used by God, we need to make ourselves available to Him. </p> <p>How many opportunities have you missed because you were too distracted by unimportant things? Pastor Bill teaches us today that if we want to be used by God, we need to make ourselves available to Him. </p> How many opportunities have you missed because you were too distracted by unimportant things? Pastor Bill teaches us today that if we want to be used by God, we need to make ourselves available to Him. 

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 41 5e0cb4e7b471b95679c2fea54990e1d3 no Acts 20 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Don’t you just love buffets? You feel like you’re getting food for free. In today’s message, Pastor Bill gives you this same idea, of God handing out His grace and love so freely to you.  </p> <p>Don’t you just love buffets? You feel like you’re getting food for free. In today’s message, Pastor Bill gives you this same idea, of God handing out His grace and love so freely to you.  </p> Don’t you just love buffets? You feel like you’re getting food for free. In today’s message, Pastor Bill gives you this same idea, of God handing out His grace and love so freely to you.  

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 42 397782c4db0a8a9ffd91752ed299f956 no Acts 19 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What is the priority for you? Do you put Jesus first? It can be so simple! Pastor Bill expresses the importance of sticking with Jesus in your everyday life. It’s all about remaining true to Him first!</p> <p>What is the priority for you? Do you put Jesus first? It can be so simple! Pastor Bill expresses the importance of sticking with Jesus in your everyday life. It’s all about remaining true to Him first!</p> What is the priority for you? Do you put Jesus first? It can be so simple! Pastor Bill expresses the importance of sticking with Jesus in your everyday life. It’s all about remaining true to Him first!

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 43 b91cdc761e1ac0f2d13cb361f071da62 no Acts 19 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you remember when you would answer a call and it was the wrong number? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that if we want to be connected to God, then we need to dial the right number. </p> <p>Do you remember when you would answer a call and it was the wrong number? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that if we want to be connected to God, then we need to dial the right number. </p> Do you remember when you would answer a call and it was the wrong number? In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches us that if we want to be connected to God, then we need to dial the right number. 

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 44 c53d1151f6f155dd133afd9314c52785 no Acts 19 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When you’re born again, you have a target on your back. These attacks will come in different forms, but Pastor Bill will share that the onslaught of enemy opposition is a sign you’re doing things right.</p> <p>When you’re born again, you have a target on your back. These attacks will come in different forms, but Pastor Bill will share that the onslaught of enemy opposition is a sign you’re doing things right.</p> When you’re born again, you have a target on your back. These attacks will come in different forms, but Pastor Bill will share that the onslaught of enemy opposition is a sign you’re doing things right.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 45 5bbf3dec951467150599dcbd2f8205ad no Acts 19 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We have this tendency to look at the people we read about in the Bible as being superhuman, but they were just ordinary people. Pastor Bill expresses today that normal people are the type of people God uses.</p> <p>We have this tendency to look at the people we read about in the Bible as being superhuman, but they were just ordinary people. Pastor Bill expresses today that normal people are the type of people God uses.</p> We have this tendency to look at the people we read about in the Bible as being superhuman, but they were just ordinary people. Pastor Bill expresses today that normal people are the type of people God uses.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 46 ac9e1ad8d8d1bdb40e869b79e69b7c23 no Acts 19 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Many Christians can spend months and years pondering what God’s big mission for them might be. Pastor Bill mentions today that if you surrender to the Holy Spirit and His leading, He’ll reveal open doors.</p> <p>Many Christians can spend months and years pondering what God’s big mission for them might be. Pastor Bill mentions today that if you surrender to the Holy Spirit and His leading, He’ll reveal open doors.</p> Many Christians can spend months and years pondering what God’s big mission for them might be. Pastor Bill mentions today that if you surrender to the Holy Spirit and His leading, He’ll reveal open doors.

]]> Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 47 782350ebc9af22532d58bdc0b228c33a no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We do love our stuff, don’t we? If you’ve ever had a favorite store that’s closed, you may relate to Pastor Bill’s illustration today. But these things distract us from our true purpose in the world.</p> <p>We do love our stuff, don’t we? If you’ve ever had a favorite store that’s closed, you may relate to Pastor Bill’s illustration today. But these things distract us from our true purpose in the world.</p> We do love our stuff, don’t we? If you’ve ever had a favorite store that’s closed, you may relate to Pastor Bill’s illustration today. But these things distract us from our true purpose in the world.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 48 713f568e01ab0759be656af3602bf26c no Acts 18:11-28 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Christians, we’re called to be the light of the world and to be a shining example of God's grace and mercy. Pastor Bill explains today that we’re to be a beacon of hope and love to those around us.</p> <p>As Christians, we’re called to be the light of the world and to be a shining example of God's grace and mercy. Pastor Bill explains today that we’re to be a beacon of hope and love to those around us.</p> As Christians, we’re called to be the light of the world and to be a shining example of God's grace and mercy. Pastor Bill explains today that we’re to be a beacon of hope and love to those around us.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 49 f15b829ce03760c8378d70fbe22b4072 no Acts 18:11-28 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will talk about how the Lord will provide when we follow His path. He’ll never abandon us and will be with us through all the storms of life so that we stay on the right path.</p> <p>In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will talk about how the Lord will provide when we follow His path. He’ll never abandon us and will be with us through all the storms of life so that we stay on the right path.</p> In today’s teaching, Pastor Bill will talk about how the Lord will provide when we follow His path. He’ll never abandon us and will be with us through all the storms of life so that we stay on the right path.

]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 50 84e591281139816badeee8d5f8f61c0c no Acts 18:11-28 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how our basis of truth needs to be rooted in the Bible. It’s so important to make sure that our basis of truth comes from a reliable source, which is God’s Word.</p> <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how our basis of truth needs to be rooted in the Bible. It’s so important to make sure that our basis of truth comes from a reliable source, which is God’s Word.</p> Today, Pastor Bill talks about how our basis of truth needs to be rooted in the Bible. It’s so important to make sure that our basis of truth comes from a reliable source, which is God’s Word.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 51 0faf2fa1f1d56a83b7ad84e95a064725 no Acts 18:1-11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Does it seem like discipleship is a cakewalk? In today’s message, Pastor Bill talks about how discipleship requires hardships. If we accept the hardships, we’ll find peace in eternity.</p> <p>Does it seem like discipleship is a cakewalk? In today’s message, Pastor Bill talks about how discipleship requires hardships. If we accept the hardships, we’ll find peace in eternity.</p> Does it seem like discipleship is a cakewalk? In today’s message, Pastor Bill talks about how discipleship requires hardships. If we accept the hardships, we’ll find peace in eternity.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 52 b98fe806b25957dd02f328fbd405f3f9 no Acts 18:1-11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Timing is everything. Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord’s timing is always perfect. He’ll answer your prayers in due time if you have faith in Him and choose to surrender your will to Him.</p> <p>Timing is everything. Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord’s timing is always perfect. He’ll answer your prayers in due time if you have faith in Him and choose to surrender your will to Him.</p> Timing is everything. Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord’s timing is always perfect. He’ll answer your prayers in due time if you have faith in Him and choose to surrender your will to Him.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 53 7ddb8d1ca2bac0478f96cd93b49ebfd7 no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you think about how you could get to know the Lord better? Today, Pastor Bill talks about how to understand the Lord on a deeper level. Reading the Bible gives you a roadmap to a closer relationship with God!</p> <p>Do you think about how you could get to know the Lord better? Today, Pastor Bill talks about how to understand the Lord on a deeper level. Reading the Bible gives you a roadmap to a closer relationship with God!</p> Do you think about how you could get to know the Lord better? Today, Pastor Bill talks about how to understand the Lord on a deeper level. Reading the Bible gives you a roadmap to a closer relationship with God!

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 54 0d8b73c90de9a18deb94c768da3d13cc no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What are you called to do once you accept Christ? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how you are to share the Gospel, being a light in the world. You can do this through words and actions.</p> <p>What are you called to do once you accept Christ? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how you are to share the Gospel, being a light in the world. You can do this through words and actions.</p> What are you called to do once you accept Christ? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how you are to share the Gospel, being a light in the world. You can do this through words and actions.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 55 6f078bfab3424e052030cbc6940fb68f no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you find yourself constantly chasing after worldly things, but still feeling unfulfilled? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how worldly items won’t meet your needs; only the Lord can fulfill you.</p> <p>Do you find yourself constantly chasing after worldly things, but still feeling unfulfilled? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how worldly items won’t meet your needs; only the Lord can fulfill you.</p> Do you find yourself constantly chasing after worldly things, but still feeling unfulfilled? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about how worldly items won’t meet your needs; only the Lord can fulfill you.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 56 7fd4b3d74d426c6c3729c339d9665995 no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you stopped and considered what your purpose is? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about why the Lord even made us. He wants us to be a part of his family, so we can experience His blessings. </p> <p>Have you stopped and considered what your purpose is? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about why the Lord even made us. He wants us to be a part of his family, so we can experience His blessings. </p> Have you stopped and considered what your purpose is? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about why the Lord even made us. He wants us to be a part of his family, so we can experience His blessings. 

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 57 08324b8bec3bb935461a5a9a104c941d no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord needs to be the foundation of your life. When you trust Him, you can experience peace and security, no matter what’s happening. He is your firm foundation!</p> <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord needs to be the foundation of your life. When you trust Him, you can experience peace and security, no matter what’s happening. He is your firm foundation!</p> Today, Pastor Bill talks about how the Lord needs to be the foundation of your life. When you trust Him, you can experience peace and security, no matter what’s happening. He is your firm foundation!

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 58 d03412015f0e686c1574de6da0867606 no Acts 17:16-25 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how we need to respond to the truth of the Lord. God’s revealed his love and grace through the Bible, and when you accept this, you experience a transformation!</p> <p>Today, Pastor Bill talks about how we need to respond to the truth of the Lord. God’s revealed his love and grace through the Bible, and when you accept this, you experience a transformation!</p> Today, Pastor Bill talks about how we need to respond to the truth of the Lord. God’s revealed his love and grace through the Bible, and when you accept this, you experience a transformation!

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 59 3c385d4b2cf8a85f0fdb843b0b7fa7f1 no Acts 17:10-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Would you like to know how to study the Word of God? Pastor Bill has the perfect message today. He gives you some tips on how to go about reading, so that it’s meaningful and gives you direction!</p> <p>Would you like to know how to study the Word of God? Pastor Bill has the perfect message today. He gives you some tips on how to go about reading, so that it’s meaningful and gives you direction!</p> Would you like to know how to study the Word of God? Pastor Bill has the perfect message today. He gives you some tips on how to go about reading, so that it’s meaningful and gives you direction!

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 60 7df183da1f3d7be2b28364ae8ca67204 no Acts 17:10-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>If you’re ever wondering about the origin of the Bible, Pastor Bill will talk today about how the Bible is more than just a book – it is the Word of God, a love letter from the Lord to each and every person.</p> <p>If you’re ever wondering about the origin of the Bible, Pastor Bill will talk today about how the Bible is more than just a book – it is the Word of God, a love letter from the Lord to each and every person.</p> If you’re ever wondering about the origin of the Bible, Pastor Bill will talk today about how the Bible is more than just a book – it is the Word of God, a love letter from the Lord to each and every person.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 61 f1f297ead808c57d0d714fa00384d554 no Acts 17:10-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of prayer. Praying allows you to have a direct line of communication with the Lord. So bring your worries and hopes to Him!</p> <p>In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of prayer. Praying allows you to have a direct line of communication with the Lord. So bring your worries and hopes to Him!</p> In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of prayer. Praying allows you to have a direct line of communication with the Lord. So bring your worries and hopes to Him!

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 62 3ad9ce917e3bc1905f3380e7d81dcf8f no Acts 16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you feeling lost or searching for purpose, wondering if anyone truly cares about you? Today, Pastor Bill talks about God giving you purpose in life. He’s your source of strength and direction.</p><p><br></p> <p>Are you feeling lost or searching for purpose, wondering if anyone truly cares about you? Today, Pastor Bill talks about God giving you purpose in life. He’s your source of strength and direction.</p><p><br></p> Are you feeling lost or searching for purpose, wondering if anyone truly cares about you? Today, Pastor Bill talks about God giving you purpose in life. He’s your source of strength and direction.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 63 1dbf248d8938d3fef3e03449541a9a77 no Acts 16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It's easy to get caught up in comparisons. But today, Pastor Bill talks about how we shouldn’t be envious. Envy is a destructive force, and instead, we should be grateful for the blessings in our own lives. </p> <p>It's easy to get caught up in comparisons. But today, Pastor Bill talks about how we shouldn’t be envious. Envy is a destructive force, and instead, we should be grateful for the blessings in our own lives. </p> It's easy to get caught up in comparisons. But today, Pastor Bill talks about how we shouldn’t be envious. Envy is a destructive force, and instead, we should be grateful for the blessings in our own lives. 

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 64 b418aed3258f3cb05eab0d02967f9fdc no Acts 16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Who do you go to when you’re overwhelmed? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of having the Lord at the center of your life. By doing this, you'll find peace in the face of challenges.</p> <p>Who do you go to when you’re overwhelmed? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of having the Lord at the center of your life. By doing this, you'll find peace in the face of challenges.</p> Who do you go to when you’re overwhelmed? In today’s edition, Pastor Bill talks about the importance of having the Lord at the center of your life. By doing this, you'll find peace in the face of challenges.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 65 7c041161674156079b3f41a2737607dc no Acts 16:16-40 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! As Christians, we all have the idea that if we correct this particular behavior or habit in our lives, we will be the perfect Christians. We begin to think highly of ourselves while judging and comparing others to ourselves. When we try to change a negative aspect of our lives, another one appears. What can we do about this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only way to be saved and the only one who can help you get rid of all the negative things in your life.</p> <p>What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! As Christians, we all have the idea that if we correct this particular behavior or habit in our lives, we will be the perfect Christians. We begin to think highly of ourselves while judging and comparing others to ourselves. When we try to change a negative aspect of our lives, another one appears. What can we do about this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only way to be saved and the only one who can help you get rid of all the negative things in your life.</p> What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! As Christians, we all have the idea that if we correct this particular behavior or habit in our lives, we will be the perfect Christians. We begin to think highly of ourselves while judging and comparing others to ourselves. When we try to change a negative aspect of our lives, another one appears. What can we do about this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only way to be saved and the only one who can help you get rid of all the negative things in your life.

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 66 9fa29a9ae5d9981b680a04d7c05e73f5 no Acts 16:16-40 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We, humans, have a tendency to place our hopes in certain people in our lives, sharing everything with them and expecting them to have our back in times of need. Most of the time, they fall short of our expectations, causing us to be disappointed. So, who can we believe? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only one you can trust with everything. He is the one with whom you can discuss every aspect of your life. He is capable to help you in your time of need. All you have to do is belief in Him.</p> <p>We, humans, have a tendency to place our hopes in certain people in our lives, sharing everything with them and expecting them to have our back in times of need. Most of the time, they fall short of our expectations, causing us to be disappointed. So, who can we believe? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only one you can trust with everything. He is the one with whom you can discuss every aspect of your life. He is capable to help you in your time of need. All you have to do is belief in Him.</p> We, humans, have a tendency to place our hopes in certain people in our lives, sharing everything with them and expecting them to have our back in times of need. Most of the time, they fall short of our expectations, causing us to be disappointed. So, who can we believe? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus is the only one you can trust with everything. He is the one with whom you can discuss every aspect of your life. He is capable to help you in your time of need. All you have to do is belief in Him.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 67 f1955c6e7f0cc08aed71df8cc8c5143c no Acts 16:16-40 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Distractions are an important part of our lives. We are constantly distracted, whether at work or in our relationships. It also leads us down the wrong road. It is the enemy who brings all of these distractions into our lives, causing us to fail in our endeavors. What can you do to keep yourself from being distracted by the enemy? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God can help you overcome all distractions that the enemy throws at you. All you have to do is trust Him and hand over control of your life.</p> <p>Distractions are an important part of our lives. We are constantly distracted, whether at work or in our relationships. It also leads us down the wrong road. It is the enemy who brings all of these distractions into our lives, causing us to fail in our endeavors. What can you do to keep yourself from being distracted by the enemy? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God can help you overcome all distractions that the enemy throws at you. All you have to do is trust Him and hand over control of your life.</p> Distractions are an important part of our lives. We are constantly distracted, whether at work or in our relationships. It also leads us down the wrong road. It is the enemy who brings all of these distractions into our lives, causing us to fail in our endeavors. What can you do to keep yourself from being distracted by the enemy? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God can help you overcome all distractions that the enemy throws at you. All you have to do is trust Him and hand over control of your life.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 68 df76c26764f18aaa02a8e138aa5dde57 no Acts 16:1-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever thought that the world is a terrible place to live? You may have been in a situation where you had a bad experience and then seemed to interpret everything in the world negatively. Even though you know God, the Creator of the universe, you appear to judge others even if you don't know them. What can you do to change this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus can change any negative feeling in your heart that the enemy has placed and how He wants to use you for His purpose.</p> <p>Have you ever thought that the world is a terrible place to live? You may have been in a situation where you had a bad experience and then seemed to interpret everything in the world negatively. Even though you know God, the Creator of the universe, you appear to judge others even if you don't know them. What can you do to change this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus can change any negative feeling in your heart that the enemy has placed and how He wants to use you for His purpose.</p> Have you ever thought that the world is a terrible place to live? You may have been in a situation where you had a bad experience and then seemed to interpret everything in the world negatively. Even though you know God, the Creator of the universe, you appear to judge others even if you don't know them. What can you do to change this? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how Jesus can change any negative feeling in your heart that the enemy has placed and how He wants to use you for His purpose.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 69 eda1673e27302744084ed7d630603db9 no Acts 16:1-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God has a plan for every one of our lives. Rather than listening to His will, we tend to walk our own path and live our lives in our own way. Usually, we seem to think that we can bypass God's will and do whatever we want, but our own plans always fail to succeed because they are not what God desires. We suffer a significant loss, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. How can we make our lives more meaningful? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God has a plan for you. All you have to do is obey!</p> <p>God has a plan for every one of our lives. Rather than listening to His will, we tend to walk our own path and live our lives in our own way. Usually, we seem to think that we can bypass God's will and do whatever we want, but our own plans always fail to succeed because they are not what God desires. We suffer a significant loss, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. How can we make our lives more meaningful? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God has a plan for you. All you have to do is obey!</p> God has a plan for every one of our lives. Rather than listening to His will, we tend to walk our own path and live our lives in our own way. Usually, we seem to think that we can bypass God's will and do whatever we want, but our own plans always fail to succeed because they are not what God desires. We suffer a significant loss, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. How can we make our lives more meaningful? Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God has a plan for you. All you have to do is obey!

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 70 b3510d3aa1082fb7dbed8492ace2e431 no Acts 16:1-15 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We all have a tendency to get into clashes, whether at work or in our families. Even if we don't want to, circumstances can make it difficult to leave an argument, resulting in emotional and mental exhaustion. How do you get out of those situations? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can learn to differentiate and avoid arguments that can harm you. It may be a difficult task, but God can help you make a difference in the lives of those around you. Are you willing to let God be in charge of your life?</p> <p>We all have a tendency to get into clashes, whether at work or in our families. Even if we don't want to, circumstances can make it difficult to leave an argument, resulting in emotional and mental exhaustion. How do you get out of those situations? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can learn to differentiate and avoid arguments that can harm you. It may be a difficult task, but God can help you make a difference in the lives of those around you. Are you willing to let God be in charge of your life?</p> We all have a tendency to get into clashes, whether at work or in our families. Even if we don't want to, circumstances can make it difficult to leave an argument, resulting in emotional and mental exhaustion. How do you get out of those situations? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can learn to differentiate and avoid arguments that can harm you. It may be a difficult task, but God can help you make a difference in the lives of those around you. Are you willing to let God be in charge of your life?

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 71 b574b0bf016ba7df89f19c8d0d24f9f4 no Acts 15:30-41 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We do have a tendency to overestimate ourselves. In any situation, we prefer to take the initiative and even disregard any suggestions. It frequently leads us down the wrong path, and we end up suffering as a result. What can we do to change this? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God wants to work miracles in your life. Sometimes you ignore God's will and do what you believe is best for you. However, you are unaware that God has a greater plan for your life. All you have to do is let Him in.</p> <p>We do have a tendency to overestimate ourselves. In any situation, we prefer to take the initiative and even disregard any suggestions. It frequently leads us down the wrong path, and we end up suffering as a result. What can we do to change this? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God wants to work miracles in your life. Sometimes you ignore God's will and do what you believe is best for you. However, you are unaware that God has a greater plan for your life. All you have to do is let Him in.</p> We do have a tendency to overestimate ourselves. In any situation, we prefer to take the initiative and even disregard any suggestions. It frequently leads us down the wrong path, and we end up suffering as a result. What can we do to change this? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how God wants to work miracles in your life. Sometimes you ignore God's will and do what you believe is best for you. However, you are unaware that God has a greater plan for your life. All you have to do is let Him in.

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 72 0242d25b98826bd8bc0157ddaa172462 no Acts 15:30-41 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We all want to be the best at what we do. Whether at work or in our relationships with our loved ones. But being perfect is much more difficult than it appears, and we frequently fail to achieve it. It actually demotivates us. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. Even if you believe you are weak, God believes you are strong. All you have to do for God to use you is accept that you are a sinner, imperfect, and saved by grace. Are you willing to let Him use you?</p> <p>We all want to be the best at what we do. Whether at work or in our relationships with our loved ones. But being perfect is much more difficult than it appears, and we frequently fail to achieve it. It actually demotivates us. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. Even if you believe you are weak, God believes you are strong. All you have to do for God to use you is accept that you are a sinner, imperfect, and saved by grace. Are you willing to let Him use you?</p> We all want to be the best at what we do. Whether at work or in our relationships with our loved ones. But being perfect is much more difficult than it appears, and we frequently fail to achieve it. It actually demotivates us. Today, Pastor Bill tells you how God uses imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. Even if you believe you are weak, God believes you are strong. All you have to do for God to use you is accept that you are a sinner, imperfect, and saved by grace. Are you willing to let Him use you?

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 73 f7192d1e670ee2013815a96c8b7d37b3 no Acts 15:30-41 Pastor Bill Penna <p>What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! How hard we try to maintain our daily lives so that everything goes as planned and everything happens as it should. But isn't that how the world works? Things go wrong one way or another, and we have no control over them. Are there any options? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how to know God's will for every situation in your life. Even if things go wrong, God has a solution for every problem and is eager to help you. All you need to do is believe.</p> <p>What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! How hard we try to maintain our daily lives so that everything goes as planned and everything happens as it should. But isn't that how the world works? Things go wrong one way or another, and we have no control over them. Are there any options? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how to know God's will for every situation in your life. Even if things go wrong, God has a solution for every problem and is eager to help you. All you need to do is believe.</p> What a powerful statement from Pastor Bill! How hard we try to maintain our daily lives so that everything goes as planned and everything happens as it should. But isn't that how the world works? Things go wrong one way or another, and we have no control over them. Are there any options? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how to know God's will for every situation in your life. Even if things go wrong, God has a solution for every problem and is eager to help you. All you need to do is believe.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 74 71d2dfb17a171a79b47e1db4c25ead2c no Acts 15:6-29 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There are many reasons to be happy in our lives. Whether it's being successful at work or having your favorite people around you. But do you know what the most important reason to be happy is? Pastor Bill tells you today how Jesus came to this world to take away all your inequities on the cross so that your sins could be forgiven. You are now free from the grip of sin, avoiding the path to hell and paving the way to eternal life in heaven with Father. How can you make someone you know rejoice?</p> <p>There are many reasons to be happy in our lives. Whether it's being successful at work or having your favorite people around you. But do you know what the most important reason to be happy is? Pastor Bill tells you today how Jesus came to this world to take away all your inequities on the cross so that your sins could be forgiven. You are now free from the grip of sin, avoiding the path to hell and paving the way to eternal life in heaven with Father. How can you make someone you know rejoice?</p> There are many reasons to be happy in our lives. Whether it's being successful at work or having your favorite people around you. But do you know what the most important reason to be happy is? Pastor Bill tells you today how Jesus came to this world to take away all your inequities on the cross so that your sins could be forgiven. You are now free from the grip of sin, avoiding the path to hell and paving the way to eternal life in heaven with Father. How can you make someone you know rejoice?

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 75 4f219cb559b38210ccbbac556a10aea8 no Acts 15:6-29 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We certainly have a habit of becoming bored with things we used to enjoy. Everything we do, whether it's buying our dream car or getting your favorite shoes or even from a person, has a time when we decide we don't want it anymore and it loses its value in our lives. But, are we doing the same with God? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can rekindle your faith in God by learning more about Him and growing in your spiritual life. The Bible is the only way to learn more about God’s grace.</p> <p>We certainly have a habit of becoming bored with things we used to enjoy. Everything we do, whether it's buying our dream car or getting your favorite shoes or even from a person, has a time when we decide we don't want it anymore and it loses its value in our lives. But, are we doing the same with God? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can rekindle your faith in God by learning more about Him and growing in your spiritual life. The Bible is the only way to learn more about God’s grace.</p> We certainly have a habit of becoming bored with things we used to enjoy. Everything we do, whether it's buying our dream car or getting your favorite shoes or even from a person, has a time when we decide we don't want it anymore and it loses its value in our lives. But, are we doing the same with God? In today's message, Pastor Bill tells you how you can rekindle your faith in God by learning more about Him and growing in your spiritual life. The Bible is the only way to learn more about God’s grace.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 76 abed72ab8476fe6c5c77c9fdc89162b5 no Acts 15:6-29 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In our daily lives, we work in order to support ourselves and our families. This is a requirement for survival in this world. But is this the only job that you have got? What else can you do as a believer to affect change in your community and around the world? Pastor Bill tells you how you can share the good news of Jesus with others who are unaware of today's message. How can you help others get to know Jesus and be saved now that you've been saved? How can you be a witness of His love and grace?</p> <p>In our daily lives, we work in order to support ourselves and our families. This is a requirement for survival in this world. But is this the only job that you have got? What else can you do as a believer to affect change in your community and around the world? Pastor Bill tells you how you can share the good news of Jesus with others who are unaware of today's message. How can you help others get to know Jesus and be saved now that you've been saved? How can you be a witness of His love and grace?</p> In our daily lives, we work in order to support ourselves and our families. This is a requirement for survival in this world. But is this the only job that you have got? What else can you do as a believer to affect change in your community and around the world? Pastor Bill tells you how you can share the good news of Jesus with others who are unaware of today's message. How can you help others get to know Jesus and be saved now that you've been saved? How can you be a witness of His love and grace?

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 77 609a5eea3f1f7669b549e2980c6e7d50 no Acts 14:19-27 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When was the last time you felt refreshed? Have you ever felt bogged down by the issues that continue to hinder growth in your life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that Jesus wants to radically change your life for eternity. No matter how hard you try to fix it all on your own, you will never be able to overcome it. Give your life to Christ and be changed from the inside out. He has always had you in His heart and will never leave your side no matter how difficult the going gets. Invest in eternity.</p> <p>When was the last time you felt refreshed? Have you ever felt bogged down by the issues that continue to hinder growth in your life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that Jesus wants to radically change your life for eternity. No matter how hard you try to fix it all on your own, you will never be able to overcome it. Give your life to Christ and be changed from the inside out. He has always had you in His heart and will never leave your side no matter how difficult the going gets. Invest in eternity.</p> When was the last time you felt refreshed? Have you ever felt bogged down by the issues that continue to hinder growth in your life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that Jesus wants to radically change your life for eternity. No matter how hard you try to fix it all on your own, you will never be able to overcome it. Give your life to Christ and be changed from the inside out. He has always had you in His heart and will never leave your side no matter how difficult the going gets. Invest in eternity.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 78 39a51aeff23ac7cdb90ab5d493319822 no Acts 14:19-27 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Christians, we know that God is first in our lives, but do we always give Him the lead? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that in order to maintain a closeness with God, you need to truly let Him be your guide. It’s easy to say that you put Him first without taking the action to do it. A heart of submissiveness, humbleness, and respect for His authority will be the best things that you can do to grow your holiness with Him. Move past the burdens that are holding you back and let Him take control.</p> <p>As Christians, we know that God is first in our lives, but do we always give Him the lead? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that in order to maintain a closeness with God, you need to truly let Him be your guide. It’s easy to say that you put Him first without taking the action to do it. A heart of submissiveness, humbleness, and respect for His authority will be the best things that you can do to grow your holiness with Him. Move past the burdens that are holding you back and let Him take control.</p> As Christians, we know that God is first in our lives, but do we always give Him the lead? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that in order to maintain a closeness with God, you need to truly let Him be your guide. It’s easy to say that you put Him first without taking the action to do it. A heart of submissiveness, humbleness, and respect for His authority will be the best things that you can do to grow your holiness with Him. Move past the burdens that are holding you back and let Him take control.

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 79 23de12335d8c64a8e8c5f8ea2edf01bc no Acts 14:1-20 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In our walk with Jesus, it’s easy to get confused into thinking that we are lifeless bodies filled with Christ. We get so focused on eternity with Him that we forget about the importance of what it means to have Him in our hearts. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when Christ entered your life, you become an entirely new creation—inside and out. You should view everything from your stomach to your thoughts as embodied by His spirit.</p> <p>In our walk with Jesus, it’s easy to get confused into thinking that we are lifeless bodies filled with Christ. We get so focused on eternity with Him that we forget about the importance of what it means to have Him in our hearts. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when Christ entered your life, you become an entirely new creation—inside and out. You should view everything from your stomach to your thoughts as embodied by His spirit.</p> In our walk with Jesus, it’s easy to get confused into thinking that we are lifeless bodies filled with Christ. We get so focused on eternity with Him that we forget about the importance of what it means to have Him in our hearts. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when Christ entered your life, you become an entirely new creation—inside and out. You should view everything from your stomach to your thoughts as embodied by His spirit.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 80 8bdfd8417f1b300972e06cd8df269def no Acts 14:1-20 Pastor Bill Penna <p>One of the most misunderstood things about Jesus is the miracles that He performed. Too often, people need to witness things such as miraculous healings, financial gains, or mended relationships to confirm that God is, in fact, real. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to let God into your life for the power of His grace and that alone. If you let things other than purely who He dictate what you worship, you will never be saved. Let Jesus usher you into eternity.</p> <p>One of the most misunderstood things about Jesus is the miracles that He performed. Too often, people need to witness things such as miraculous healings, financial gains, or mended relationships to confirm that God is, in fact, real. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to let God into your life for the power of His grace and that alone. If you let things other than purely who He dictate what you worship, you will never be saved. Let Jesus usher you into eternity.</p> One of the most misunderstood things about Jesus is the miracles that He performed. Too often, people need to witness things such as miraculous healings, financial gains, or mended relationships to confirm that God is, in fact, real. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to let God into your life for the power of His grace and that alone. If you let things other than purely who He dictate what you worship, you will never be saved. Let Jesus usher you into eternity.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 81 98480eb1fcf71b1ab340d16a79ace250 no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There are a million reasons to be afraid today: global warming, economic collapse, or nuclear war, just to name a few. But we have exactly one reason to hope. And that one reason overpowers every other cause of fear in the world. That one reason is that Jesus Christ is alive. He conquered sin and death and made a way for you and me to go to the Father. Once we see this for all that it truly means, fear fades away to nothing. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind us of this great truth!</p> <p>There are a million reasons to be afraid today: global warming, economic collapse, or nuclear war, just to name a few. But we have exactly one reason to hope. And that one reason overpowers every other cause of fear in the world. That one reason is that Jesus Christ is alive. He conquered sin and death and made a way for you and me to go to the Father. Once we see this for all that it truly means, fear fades away to nothing. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind us of this great truth!</p> There are a million reasons to be afraid today: global warming, economic collapse, or nuclear war, just to name a few. But we have exactly one reason to hope. And that one reason overpowers every other cause of fear in the world. That one reason is that Jesus Christ is alive. He conquered sin and death and made a way for you and me to go to the Father. Once we see this for all that it truly means, fear fades away to nothing. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind us of this great truth!

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 82 3c69017eba019e24e78566b0134571a8 no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Paul wrote a significant chunk of the New Testament. He was the original missionary, sacrificing his safety and health over and over again in order to share the gospel. If anyone had cause to be proud, or to feel that he was higher than another person, it would be Paul. And yet what we see is that he considers himself the “chief of sinners” not the “chief apostle.” He never forgets who he was when Jesus appeared to him. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind you to keep that same mindset!</p> <p>Paul wrote a significant chunk of the New Testament. He was the original missionary, sacrificing his safety and health over and over again in order to share the gospel. If anyone had cause to be proud, or to feel that he was higher than another person, it would be Paul. And yet what we see is that he considers himself the “chief of sinners” not the “chief apostle.” He never forgets who he was when Jesus appeared to him. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind you to keep that same mindset!</p> Paul wrote a significant chunk of the New Testament. He was the original missionary, sacrificing his safety and health over and over again in order to share the gospel. If anyone had cause to be proud, or to feel that he was higher than another person, it would be Paul. And yet what we see is that he considers himself the “chief of sinners” not the “chief apostle.” He never forgets who he was when Jesus appeared to him. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to remind you to keep that same mindset!

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 83 d19623462e81d19b2f2ae7868ae3af50 no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It doesn't matter how many times you fall down. It doesn't matter how many times you've run away. It doesn't matter how many times you've failed. The message of the gospel is the message of grace. God's grace is greater than all your sin. It's greater than all your fears and failures! In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to trace the story of grace through the book of Acts and we will get to see that God doesn't give up on people. The Apostle Paul gave up on John Mark, but God still didn't give up.</p> <p>It doesn't matter how many times you fall down. It doesn't matter how many times you've run away. It doesn't matter how many times you've failed. The message of the gospel is the message of grace. God's grace is greater than all your sin. It's greater than all your fears and failures! In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to trace the story of grace through the book of Acts and we will get to see that God doesn't give up on people. The Apostle Paul gave up on John Mark, but God still didn't give up.</p> It doesn't matter how many times you fall down. It doesn't matter how many times you've run away. It doesn't matter how many times you've failed. The message of the gospel is the message of grace. God's grace is greater than all your sin. It's greater than all your fears and failures! In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to trace the story of grace through the book of Acts and we will get to see that God doesn't give up on people. The Apostle Paul gave up on John Mark, but God still didn't give up.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 84 0b81faca3e82b0f8b10f99f4fca5b42b no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Jesus commanded his followers over and over to love one another. But the love of Jesus is different than the kind of love the world may offer. The world may say it's love to let everyone do their own thing. “You do you” may feel like love, but really it isn't. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you what true love looks like! True love is always found in truth. You can't do that because Jesus is God. What you need to do is submit yourself to the King of Kings and learn to walk with Him!</p> <p>Jesus commanded his followers over and over to love one another. But the love of Jesus is different than the kind of love the world may offer. The world may say it's love to let everyone do their own thing. “You do you” may feel like love, but really it isn't. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you what true love looks like! True love is always found in truth. You can't do that because Jesus is God. What you need to do is submit yourself to the King of Kings and learn to walk with Him!</p> Jesus commanded his followers over and over to love one another. But the love of Jesus is different than the kind of love the world may offer. The world may say it's love to let everyone do their own thing. “You do you” may feel like love, but really it isn't. In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you what true love looks like! True love is always found in truth. You can't do that because Jesus is God. What you need to do is submit yourself to the King of Kings and learn to walk with Him!

]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 85 20215a68ad7c54b37e2eed67979d4ec2 no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You might think in order to share the gospel, you need to have all the answers. That simply isn't true! The moment you come to Christ, you're qualified to be the messenger to bring others to him. Think about the woman at the well. Jesus told her that he is the Messiah, and she immediately went to everyone she knew saying, “Come and see!” In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you that all you need to know is that Jesus is the Savior! Then go out and bring others to him. Just say, “Come and See!”</p> <p>You might think in order to share the gospel, you need to have all the answers. That simply isn't true! The moment you come to Christ, you're qualified to be the messenger to bring others to him. Think about the woman at the well. Jesus told her that he is the Messiah, and she immediately went to everyone she knew saying, “Come and see!” In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you that all you need to know is that Jesus is the Savior! Then go out and bring others to him. Just say, “Come and See!”</p> You might think in order to share the gospel, you need to have all the answers. That simply isn't true! The moment you come to Christ, you're qualified to be the messenger to bring others to him. Think about the woman at the well. Jesus told her that he is the Messiah, and she immediately went to everyone she knew saying, “Come and see!” In today's message, Pastor Bill is going to show you that all you need to know is that Jesus is the Savior! Then go out and bring others to him. Just say, “Come and See!”

]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 86 4bd5c9daf0510c0ddb5ca2ef35e0e6d1 no Acts 13 Pastor Bill Penna <p>If you're anything like me, you sometimes look at the overwhelming problems in the world. Even in one corner of the world! There are so many people walking so far from God, and even the people who walk with God are experiencing trouble after trouble. And I look at all of that and think, “Who am I?” Without the power of God working in and through us we have nothing to bring. But, as Pastor Bill is going to show you in today's message, God will continue to use you—again and again!</p> <p>If you're anything like me, you sometimes look at the overwhelming problems in the world. Even in one corner of the world! There are so many people walking so far from God, and even the people who walk with God are experiencing trouble after trouble. And I look at all of that and think, “Who am I?” Without the power of God working in and through us we have nothing to bring. But, as Pastor Bill is going to show you in today's message, God will continue to use you—again and again!</p> If you're anything like me, you sometimes look at the overwhelming problems in the world. Even in one corner of the world! There are so many people walking so far from God, and even the people who walk with God are experiencing trouble after trouble. And I look at all of that and think, “Who am I?” Without the power of God working in and through us we have nothing to bring. But, as Pastor Bill is going to show you in today's message, God will continue to use you—again and again!

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 87 dcec129fed2dd3f34150300d4eb3c4c0 no Acts 12:18-13:3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you working for the Lord? You do what you do on God's behalf. Do you get weary in well-doing? Pastor Bill discerns today between ministering for the Lord and ministering to the Lord. What's the difference? The difference is found in our motivation. When we minister to the Lord, we aim to please Him. The audience is God. When we minister to the Lord, we are often ministering to please other people, striving for our own strength. Let’s humbly seek to please the One Who loves us the most...</p> <p>Are you working for the Lord? You do what you do on God's behalf. Do you get weary in well-doing? Pastor Bill discerns today between ministering for the Lord and ministering to the Lord. What's the difference? The difference is found in our motivation. When we minister to the Lord, we aim to please Him. The audience is God. When we minister to the Lord, we are often ministering to please other people, striving for our own strength. Let’s humbly seek to please the One Who loves us the most...</p> Are you working for the Lord? You do what you do on God's behalf. Do you get weary in well-doing? Pastor Bill discerns today between ministering for the Lord and ministering to the Lord. What's the difference? The difference is found in our motivation. When we minister to the Lord, we aim to please Him. The audience is God. When we minister to the Lord, we are often ministering to please other people, striving for our own strength. Let’s humbly seek to please the One Who loves us the most...

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 88 27fe766dc79cef921a981cd266edaf8b no Acts 12:18-13:3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever been in that situation? It's where everything was dark all around you and no visible way out. Where are you, God? Today, Pastor Bill reminds us that God is always with us and promises to care for and protect us. God is an ever-present and proven help in times of trouble. Hasn't God rescued us from trouble before? Will He not do it again? He is there even when the darkness presses in hard around us. God is supernatural; He can even see in the dark! No matter how bad things get, God won’t let go.</p> <p>Have you ever been in that situation? It's where everything was dark all around you and no visible way out. Where are you, God? Today, Pastor Bill reminds us that God is always with us and promises to care for and protect us. God is an ever-present and proven help in times of trouble. Hasn't God rescued us from trouble before? Will He not do it again? He is there even when the darkness presses in hard around us. God is supernatural; He can even see in the dark! No matter how bad things get, God won’t let go.</p> Have you ever been in that situation? It's where everything was dark all around you and no visible way out. Where are you, God? Today, Pastor Bill reminds us that God is always with us and promises to care for and protect us. God is an ever-present and proven help in times of trouble. Hasn't God rescued us from trouble before? Will He not do it again? He is there even when the darkness presses in hard around us. God is supernatural; He can even see in the dark! No matter how bad things get, God won’t let go.

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 89 daf4c173954a0ddddd03af7dff19090a no Acts 12:18-13:3 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It's so easy to do, isn't it? It's easy to play God. Have you ever caught yourself placing your will above God's will? Pastor Bill today reviews how King Herod tried unsuccessfully to impose his will over God's will. In our case, we are rebelling against God when we ignore what we know God wants us to do. We reason that what God wants doesn't make sense and we convince ourselves that it can’t really be His will. Thus, we disobey God because we think that we know what is best. Let's learn to submit to God.</p> <p>It's so easy to do, isn't it? It's easy to play God. Have you ever caught yourself placing your will above God's will? Pastor Bill today reviews how King Herod tried unsuccessfully to impose his will over God's will. In our case, we are rebelling against God when we ignore what we know God wants us to do. We reason that what God wants doesn't make sense and we convince ourselves that it can’t really be His will. Thus, we disobey God because we think that we know what is best. Let's learn to submit to God.</p> It's so easy to do, isn't it? It's easy to play God. Have you ever caught yourself placing your will above God's will? Pastor Bill today reviews how King Herod tried unsuccessfully to impose his will over God's will. In our case, we are rebelling against God when we ignore what we know God wants us to do. We reason that what God wants doesn't make sense and we convince ourselves that it can’t really be His will. Thus, we disobey God because we think that we know what is best. Let's learn to submit to God.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 90 cd6009c07db452378b9168ef7f300a5e no Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Has God been faithful to you? Has God proven Himself to you? Can you trust Him? Pastor Bill teaches us today that God's resources are not man's resources. God owns everything. Yes, sometimes we struggle, but struggles are what God uses to mature His children. God is a proven and present help in times of trouble. We can trust Him because He knows us better than we know ourselves. Let's let go of what we clutch so tightly in our hands, and let God bring His resources to accomplish His goals.</p> <p>Has God been faithful to you? Has God proven Himself to you? Can you trust Him? Pastor Bill teaches us today that God's resources are not man's resources. God owns everything. Yes, sometimes we struggle, but struggles are what God uses to mature His children. God is a proven and present help in times of trouble. We can trust Him because He knows us better than we know ourselves. Let's let go of what we clutch so tightly in our hands, and let God bring His resources to accomplish His goals.</p> Has God been faithful to you? Has God proven Himself to you? Can you trust Him? Pastor Bill teaches us today that God's resources are not man's resources. God owns everything. Yes, sometimes we struggle, but struggles are what God uses to mature His children. God is a proven and present help in times of trouble. We can trust Him because He knows us better than we know ourselves. Let's let go of what we clutch so tightly in our hands, and let God bring His resources to accomplish His goals.

]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 91 d71cbe09bad1040f16feb2a205a3944e no Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you trying to put God in a box? You only allow Him to go so far and that's it. What happens when you restrict God? In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds us that God doesn't fit into a box. No matter how many times man has tried to build a box and stuff God in it, God always bursts out of it. Church history is littered with man's failed attempts to bring God's kingdom to Earth. God is in charge, and we are not. We need to remember that unless God builds the house, we labor in vain. God will complete His work His way.</p> <p>Are you trying to put God in a box? You only allow Him to go so far and that's it. What happens when you restrict God? In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds us that God doesn't fit into a box. No matter how many times man has tried to build a box and stuff God in it, God always bursts out of it. Church history is littered with man's failed attempts to bring God's kingdom to Earth. God is in charge, and we are not. We need to remember that unless God builds the house, we labor in vain. God will complete His work His way.</p> Are you trying to put God in a box? You only allow Him to go so far and that's it. What happens when you restrict God? In today's message, Pastor Bill reminds us that God doesn't fit into a box. No matter how many times man has tried to build a box and stuff God in it, God always bursts out of it. Church history is littered with man's failed attempts to bring God's kingdom to Earth. God is in charge, and we are not. We need to remember that unless God builds the house, we labor in vain. God will complete His work His way.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 92 3ab19d505d68122494206e5a4befb177 no Acts 11:19-30 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Did you hear that? What do you think the church is made of? Pastor Bill reminds us today that the church is not a building but is made up of people. According to the Apostle Peter, the church is God's people gathering in His name to form a spiritual temple or dwelling place for God. Notice that God's temple is made up of living stones and not bricks. We are not bricks in a wall. God uses stones of irregular, unique shapes and sizes to form His church. Let's allow God to shape us and fit us into the temple where He dwells.</p> <p>Did you hear that? What do you think the church is made of? Pastor Bill reminds us today that the church is not a building but is made up of people. According to the Apostle Peter, the church is God's people gathering in His name to form a spiritual temple or dwelling place for God. Notice that God's temple is made up of living stones and not bricks. We are not bricks in a wall. God uses stones of irregular, unique shapes and sizes to form His church. Let's allow God to shape us and fit us into the temple where He dwells.</p> Did you hear that? What do you think the church is made of? Pastor Bill reminds us today that the church is not a building but is made up of people. According to the Apostle Peter, the church is God's people gathering in His name to form a spiritual temple or dwelling place for God. Notice that God's temple is made up of living stones and not bricks. We are not bricks in a wall. God uses stones of irregular, unique shapes and sizes to form His church. Let's allow God to shape us and fit us into the temple where He dwells.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 93 5567e1c939ab2fe4abd1c71e03010b3b no Acts 11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Anyone should be welcome in the church. No matter how dirty or sinful or what social status someone is, God can forgive them. He can move just as easily in anyone when their heart is set on Him. What He looks for is a heart that's truly willing to serve Him and do what He calls them to. Today, Pastor Bill's going to remind you that it's not your place to pick who or who not to share God's Word with. God just wants you to be faithful to share it with anyone, so He can move in their hearts in His timing.</p> <p>Anyone should be welcome in the church. No matter how dirty or sinful or what social status someone is, God can forgive them. He can move just as easily in anyone when their heart is set on Him. What He looks for is a heart that's truly willing to serve Him and do what He calls them to. Today, Pastor Bill's going to remind you that it's not your place to pick who or who not to share God's Word with. God just wants you to be faithful to share it with anyone, so He can move in their hearts in His timing.</p> Anyone should be welcome in the church. No matter how dirty or sinful or what social status someone is, God can forgive them. He can move just as easily in anyone when their heart is set on Him. What He looks for is a heart that's truly willing to serve Him and do what He calls them to. Today, Pastor Bill's going to remind you that it's not your place to pick who or who not to share God's Word with. God just wants you to be faithful to share it with anyone, so He can move in their hearts in His timing.

]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 94 86ee92c93f95a03032acb09686593fb8 no Acts 11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God made it very clear to every Christian through what He showed to Peter that His Kingdom is for anyone that wants it. No matter where someone's from, what they drive, or where they work, or even their political views. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that God's love is so abundant and so good that He'll forgive anything you've ever done if you just turn to Him. His forgiveness doesn't see things like race or background. He just sees when a heart is trusting in Him alone for salvation.</p> <p>God made it very clear to every Christian through what He showed to Peter that His Kingdom is for anyone that wants it. No matter where someone's from, what they drive, or where they work, or even their political views. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that God's love is so abundant and so good that He'll forgive anything you've ever done if you just turn to Him. His forgiveness doesn't see things like race or background. He just sees when a heart is trusting in Him alone for salvation.</p> God made it very clear to every Christian through what He showed to Peter that His Kingdom is for anyone that wants it. No matter where someone's from, what they drive, or where they work, or even their political views. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that God's love is so abundant and so good that He'll forgive anything you've ever done if you just turn to Him. His forgiveness doesn't see things like race or background. He just sees when a heart is trusting in Him alone for salvation.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 95 89ee46f5b7be3229326d6a22d09e0282 no Acts 11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away in your soul and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because at the center of everything you do for Christ.</p> <p>Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away in your soul and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because at the center of everything you do for Christ.</p> Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away in your soul and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because at the center of everything you do for Christ.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 96 0d447d75cdc503a1041791005eedf204 no Acts 10:17-48 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away, and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus in Heaven. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because Christ is the center of everything you do here on earth.</p> <p>Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away, and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus in Heaven. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because Christ is the center of everything you do here on earth.</p> Anyone can come to Christ and believe in Him and turn their life over to Him to be saved. Anyone. Through Him, you can have peace that nothing can take away, and joy in hope for eternity with Jesus in Heaven. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that the basic message the apostles taught in the early church was just that: the forgiveness of sins and turning your life over to Christ. It's what the main message should look like today, too, because Christ is the center of everything you do here on earth.

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 97 96604513290e6941f393488c1c7c7155 no Acts 10:17-48 Pastor Bill Penna <p>One quality that God looks for in someone to do His good works is humility. Someone who won't become conceited or prideful, and that will always give God the credit for what He does. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you some traits of a person that God's looking to use. Are you ready to go when He calls you, to do whatever He lays on your heart, and to point all glory and credit back to Him when it's time? There's no limit to what God can do through someone that's totally sold out to Him.</p> <p>One quality that God looks for in someone to do His good works is humility. Someone who won't become conceited or prideful, and that will always give God the credit for what He does. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you some traits of a person that God's looking to use. Are you ready to go when He calls you, to do whatever He lays on your heart, and to point all glory and credit back to Him when it's time? There's no limit to what God can do through someone that's totally sold out to Him.</p> One quality that God looks for in someone to do His good works is humility. Someone who won't become conceited or prideful, and that will always give God the credit for what He does. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you some traits of a person that God's looking to use. Are you ready to go when He calls you, to do whatever He lays on your heart, and to point all glory and credit back to Him when it's time? There's no limit to what God can do through someone that's totally sold out to Him.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 98 e3a4e645e3e07d51d2be117fb6fd7d98 no Acts 10:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Jesus paid the ultimate price for you to be able to go into Heaven to spend eternity with Him. He came to earth and died as a sacrifice for your sins so you could be cleansed of them and have the hope for eternity that only God can give. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to show proof of your hope in your life. Is it clear to the people around you that you follow Christ? You might be the only example someone ever has of what a true follower of Christ should look like in how they live.</p> <p>Jesus paid the ultimate price for you to be able to go into Heaven to spend eternity with Him. He came to earth and died as a sacrifice for your sins so you could be cleansed of them and have the hope for eternity that only God can give. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to show proof of your hope in your life. Is it clear to the people around you that you follow Christ? You might be the only example someone ever has of what a true follower of Christ should look like in how they live.</p> Jesus paid the ultimate price for you to be able to go into Heaven to spend eternity with Him. He came to earth and died as a sacrifice for your sins so you could be cleansed of them and have the hope for eternity that only God can give. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to show proof of your hope in your life. Is it clear to the people around you that you follow Christ? You might be the only example someone ever has of what a true follower of Christ should look like in how they live.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 99 c23463408eac21e544d80382db715b5e no Acts 10:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you want to see God move in your life more than you do now? Do you want to have an active relationship with Him, spending time with Him every day? Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you how God just wants you to have a heart that's ready to move when He says to and that lives according to His Word, sharing it with others. How would you expect God to move in someone and reveal more of Himself to them if they never go out and reveal Him to others around them they see every day?</p> <p>Do you want to see God move in your life more than you do now? Do you want to have an active relationship with Him, spending time with Him every day? Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you how God just wants you to have a heart that's ready to move when He says to and that lives according to His Word, sharing it with others. How would you expect God to move in someone and reveal more of Himself to them if they never go out and reveal Him to others around them they see every day?</p> Do you want to see God move in your life more than you do now? Do you want to have an active relationship with Him, spending time with Him every day? Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you how God just wants you to have a heart that's ready to move when He says to and that lives according to His Word, sharing it with others. How would you expect God to move in someone and reveal more of Himself to them if they never go out and reveal Him to others around them they see every day?

]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 100 dc1681c74aad118d70232d7bdae7bfbb no Acts 10:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God will show Himself real to anyone who seeks Him out. He's looking for people that are ready to follow Him and do what He says and go where He leads. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to trust that God will move in your heart when you focus on Him. When your attention is on Him and you give your life to Him as a vessel for Him to work through, He'll do it. If you want to see God move in your life and feel Him near, that's all it takes: to give up your life of sin and commit to living for Him.</p> <p>God will show Himself real to anyone who seeks Him out. He's looking for people that are ready to follow Him and do what He says and go where He leads. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to trust that God will move in your heart when you focus on Him. When your attention is on Him and you give your life to Him as a vessel for Him to work through, He'll do it. If you want to see God move in your life and feel Him near, that's all it takes: to give up your life of sin and commit to living for Him.</p> God will show Himself real to anyone who seeks Him out. He's looking for people that are ready to follow Him and do what He says and go where He leads. Today, Pastor Bill's going to encourage you to trust that God will move in your heart when you focus on Him. When your attention is on Him and you give your life to Him as a vessel for Him to work through, He'll do it. If you want to see God move in your life and feel Him near, that's all it takes: to give up your life of sin and commit to living for Him.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 101 b09cb9169218b099b0145e87cbf8cf7a no Acts 9:31-43 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There's nothing more desperate than how much everyone needs God's grace and forgiveness. And when you ask God to forgive you of any and all of your sins, He always will. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that unfortunately, some who come to Christ never keep maturing in Him and wind up back in their old hurtful ways they used to live in. If His Spirit is really alive and active in you, then you should always be growing closer to Him and bearing the fruits of that relationship in your life.</p> <p>There's nothing more desperate than how much everyone needs God's grace and forgiveness. And when you ask God to forgive you of any and all of your sins, He always will. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that unfortunately, some who come to Christ never keep maturing in Him and wind up back in their old hurtful ways they used to live in. If His Spirit is really alive and active in you, then you should always be growing closer to Him and bearing the fruits of that relationship in your life.</p> There's nothing more desperate than how much everyone needs God's grace and forgiveness. And when you ask God to forgive you of any and all of your sins, He always will. Today, Pastor Bill's going to show you that unfortunately, some who come to Christ never keep maturing in Him and wind up back in their old hurtful ways they used to live in. If His Spirit is really alive and active in you, then you should always be growing closer to Him and bearing the fruits of that relationship in your life.

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 102 525cf73b7cfcc126806f4af8a96fbfc0 no Acts 9:31-43 Pastor Bill Penna <p>True joy doesn't come from making a lot of money. It doesn't come from a better house or car or situations that happen around you. True joy that lasts forever can only be found in one place, and that's from Jesus. The peace in your soul that you can experience is beyond anything the world can ever offer. Today, Pastor Bill's going to ask you the question: if you haven't been healed and forgiven by God, what's stopping you from experiencing that joy in Christ that lasts forever?</p> <p>True joy doesn't come from making a lot of money. It doesn't come from a better house or car or situations that happen around you. True joy that lasts forever can only be found in one place, and that's from Jesus. The peace in your soul that you can experience is beyond anything the world can ever offer. Today, Pastor Bill's going to ask you the question: if you haven't been healed and forgiven by God, what's stopping you from experiencing that joy in Christ that lasts forever?</p> True joy doesn't come from making a lot of money. It doesn't come from a better house or car or situations that happen around you. True joy that lasts forever can only be found in one place, and that's from Jesus. The peace in your soul that you can experience is beyond anything the world can ever offer. Today, Pastor Bill's going to ask you the question: if you haven't been healed and forgiven by God, what's stopping you from experiencing that joy in Christ that lasts forever?

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 103 6068f1efb381beae40b0242219dff07e no Acts 9 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Real heart transformation comes from the revelation of Jesus! Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that sometimes the best thing that you can do for someone is to pray that Jesus would be revealed to them. That they would become aware of the presence of Jesus in their lives. And that they would receive Him. Pastor Bill explains, that as humans we are only capable of helping so much. But God is not limitless. He can take hard hearts of stone. And turn them into soft and caring hearts of flesh.</p> <p>Real heart transformation comes from the revelation of Jesus! Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that sometimes the best thing that you can do for someone is to pray that Jesus would be revealed to them. That they would become aware of the presence of Jesus in their lives. And that they would receive Him. Pastor Bill explains, that as humans we are only capable of helping so much. But God is not limitless. He can take hard hearts of stone. And turn them into soft and caring hearts of flesh.</p> Real heart transformation comes from the revelation of Jesus! Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that sometimes the best thing that you can do for someone is to pray that Jesus would be revealed to them. That they would become aware of the presence of Jesus in their lives. And that they would receive Him. Pastor Bill explains, that as humans we are only capable of helping so much. But God is not limitless. He can take hard hearts of stone. And turn them into soft and caring hearts of flesh.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1499 104 96f254eb85437d8b19f0f8625e507d60 no Acts 9 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you believe that you're called by God to His ministry? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you the misconception of some people about being called to minister. As Christ-followers, the ministry is not just for pastors or certain leadership figures within the local church. No, Pastor Bill explains, that ministry is a calling of all of the disciples of Jesus. What that looks like might be different. But if you're a follower of Jesus, you are called to His ministry. You are called to share Him with others.</p> <p>Do you believe that you're called by God to His ministry? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you the misconception of some people about being called to minister. As Christ-followers, the ministry is not just for pastors or certain leadership figures within the local church. No, Pastor Bill explains, that ministry is a calling of all of the disciples of Jesus. What that looks like might be different. But if you're a follower of Jesus, you are called to His ministry. You are called to share Him with others.</p> Do you believe that you're called by God to His ministry? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you the misconception of some people about being called to minister. As Christ-followers, the ministry is not just for pastors or certain leadership figures within the local church. No, Pastor Bill explains, that ministry is a calling of all of the disciples of Jesus. What that looks like might be different. But if you're a follower of Jesus, you are called to His ministry. You are called to share Him with others.

]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1499 105 3c715869c8575ed4641cd7e55234e0a7 no Acts 9 Pastor Bill Penna <p>God loves you too much to keep you as you are! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he explains to you that the Lord loves you just as you are. You could never do another thing in your life and His love for you wouldn't change. However, Pastor Bill also makes the point that God is in the business of transformation. And it's because of God's great love for you that He doesn't leave you where you are. He desires for you to look more like Him. And that comes with Him transforming your heart.</p> <p>God loves you too much to keep you as you are! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he explains to you that the Lord loves you just as you are. You could never do another thing in your life and His love for you wouldn't change. However, Pastor Bill also makes the point that God is in the business of transformation. And it's because of God's great love for you that He doesn't leave you where you are. He desires for you to look more like Him. And that comes with Him transforming your heart.</p> God loves you too much to keep you as you are! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he explains to you that the Lord loves you just as you are. You could never do another thing in your life and His love for you wouldn't change. However, Pastor Bill also makes the point that God is in the business of transformation. And it's because of God's great love for you that He doesn't leave you where you are. He desires for you to look more like Him. And that comes with Him transforming your heart.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1499 106 fe8cd5cebe664808ea8d9a7a5ad19677 no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You are a precious and beloved child of the Highest God! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he reminds you of the inheritance that you have in Christ Jesus. Jesus died so that you might live abundantly and free with Him. You are not to be a slave to religion. Pastor Bill explains that religion puts you in bondage. But Jesus sets you free. Jesus says that His way is easy and that His burden is light. If the burden feels heavy right now, get back to Jesus. Get back to the author of your faith!</p> <p>You are a precious and beloved child of the Highest God! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he reminds you of the inheritance that you have in Christ Jesus. Jesus died so that you might live abundantly and free with Him. You are not to be a slave to religion. Pastor Bill explains that religion puts you in bondage. But Jesus sets you free. Jesus says that His way is easy and that His burden is light. If the burden feels heavy right now, get back to Jesus. Get back to the author of your faith!</p> You are a precious and beloved child of the Highest God! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he reminds you of the inheritance that you have in Christ Jesus. Jesus died so that you might live abundantly and free with Him. You are not to be a slave to religion. Pastor Bill explains that religion puts you in bondage. But Jesus sets you free. Jesus says that His way is easy and that His burden is light. If the burden feels heavy right now, get back to Jesus. Get back to the author of your faith!

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 107 f20313de6f5d6778635b7e8e0bcd4f9c no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you feel like the Lord is far off? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you that sometimes it can feel like God's presence is far away. However, know that this is never true. God promises within His Word to never leave or forsake you. He is always with you no matter what. However, Pastor Bill explains, that we are the ones who actually can be distant from God and His presence. Reflect upon your devotional time with the Lord. Make sure to be spending time with the Lord each day.</p> <p>Do you feel like the Lord is far off? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you that sometimes it can feel like God's presence is far away. However, know that this is never true. God promises within His Word to never leave or forsake you. He is always with you no matter what. However, Pastor Bill explains, that we are the ones who actually can be distant from God and His presence. Reflect upon your devotional time with the Lord. Make sure to be spending time with the Lord each day.</p> Do you feel like the Lord is far off? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he shares with you that sometimes it can feel like God's presence is far away. However, know that this is never true. God promises within His Word to never leave or forsake you. He is always with you no matter what. However, Pastor Bill explains, that we are the ones who actually can be distant from God and His presence. Reflect upon your devotional time with the Lord. Make sure to be spending time with the Lord each day.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1499 108 6c35d52628d3e61a1635a728d96d039c no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you open to the plans and directions God has for you? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to be intentional about being open to what God wants you to do. Where He desires for you to go. And the people He would like for you to meet. Pastor Bill explains that the Holy Spirit is always leading and guiding Jesus. But are you open and do you make time to hear from Him? Spend time each day seeking the Lord through His Word and through prayer. He has opportunities for you.</p> <p>Are you open to the plans and directions God has for you? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to be intentional about being open to what God wants you to do. Where He desires for you to go. And the people He would like for you to meet. Pastor Bill explains that the Holy Spirit is always leading and guiding Jesus. But are you open and do you make time to hear from Him? Spend time each day seeking the Lord through His Word and through prayer. He has opportunities for you.</p> Are you open to the plans and directions God has for you? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to be intentional about being open to what God wants you to do. Where He desires for you to go. And the people He would like for you to meet. Pastor Bill explains that the Holy Spirit is always leading and guiding Jesus. But are you open and do you make time to hear from Him? Spend time each day seeking the Lord through His Word and through prayer. He has opportunities for you.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 109 36f4892af3f363029803fce3c973edca no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Don't underestimate the power of one! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you that the family of God is primarily built by one person at a time. It's not always huge waves of people entering the family. However, God can and has had that happen. But Pastor Bill explains to you, that more times than not it's usually one faithful Christ follower ushering in another one at a time. God cares about His flock. He cares about discipleship and the details of timing. Be faithful in sharing Him with the one.</p> <p>Don't underestimate the power of one! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you that the family of God is primarily built by one person at a time. It's not always huge waves of people entering the family. However, God can and has had that happen. But Pastor Bill explains to you, that more times than not it's usually one faithful Christ follower ushering in another one at a time. God cares about His flock. He cares about discipleship and the details of timing. Be faithful in sharing Him with the one.</p> Don't underestimate the power of one! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you that the family of God is primarily built by one person at a time. It's not always huge waves of people entering the family. However, God can and has had that happen. But Pastor Bill explains to you, that more times than not it's usually one faithful Christ follower ushering in another one at a time. God cares about His flock. He cares about discipleship and the details of timing. Be faithful in sharing Him with the one.

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 110 75cc92fb584a132903382bf938d3b98c no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Who you are in the eyes of the Lord is what matters the most! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to spend time with the Lord asking Him to reveal how He sees you. Who does God say that you are? What are the gifts that He's placed within you? Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of receiving our identity from the Lord. This world, people, and the enemy will have all sorts of things to say as to who you are. But ultimately, you want to see yourself and know yourself by what God says.</p> <p>Who you are in the eyes of the Lord is what matters the most! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to spend time with the Lord asking Him to reveal how He sees you. Who does God say that you are? What are the gifts that He's placed within you? Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of receiving our identity from the Lord. This world, people, and the enemy will have all sorts of things to say as to who you are. But ultimately, you want to see yourself and know yourself by what God says.</p> Who you are in the eyes of the Lord is what matters the most! In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to spend time with the Lord asking Him to reveal how He sees you. Who does God say that you are? What are the gifts that He's placed within you? Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of receiving our identity from the Lord. This world, people, and the enemy will have all sorts of things to say as to who you are. But ultimately, you want to see yourself and know yourself by what God says.

]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 111 a9843df6b7c945734cadf0a0de55a288 no Acts 8 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Beware of false teachers! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about false teaching. False teaching is anything or anyone that adds to or subtracts from the Word of God. Satan is very sneaky. He will disguise everything that is against God as if it's good. Pastor Bill reminds you, that Satan at one point appeared as an angel of light. Keep listening to the Holy Spirit that dwells within you. He will guide you along the right path to Jesus. Authenticity will always point to Jesus.</p> <p>Beware of false teachers! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about false teaching. False teaching is anything or anyone that adds to or subtracts from the Word of God. Satan is very sneaky. He will disguise everything that is against God as if it's good. Pastor Bill reminds you, that Satan at one point appeared as an angel of light. Keep listening to the Holy Spirit that dwells within you. He will guide you along the right path to Jesus. Authenticity will always point to Jesus.</p> Beware of false teachers! As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about false teaching. False teaching is anything or anyone that adds to or subtracts from the Word of God. Satan is very sneaky. He will disguise everything that is against God as if it's good. Pastor Bill reminds you, that Satan at one point appeared as an angel of light. Keep listening to the Holy Spirit that dwells within you. He will guide you along the right path to Jesus. Authenticity will always point to Jesus.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 112 5590d3bdcfa64395c238bd70e30e394b no Acts 7 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Did you know that whoever is in Christ has become a new creation? Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that God is not after behavior modification. He's after radical heart transformation. God can take lives that seemed at one point to be going down a terrible path of destruction. And give them a heart that is tender towards Him and His will upon the earth! Pastor Bill encourages you, to never lose heart for those you wish to come to Jesus. God is in the business of total transformation!</p> <p>Did you know that whoever is in Christ has become a new creation? Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that God is not after behavior modification. He's after radical heart transformation. God can take lives that seemed at one point to be going down a terrible path of destruction. And give them a heart that is tender towards Him and His will upon the earth! Pastor Bill encourages you, to never lose heart for those you wish to come to Jesus. God is in the business of total transformation!</p> Did you know that whoever is in Christ has become a new creation? Today, you learn from Pastor Bill's message that God is not after behavior modification. He's after radical heart transformation. God can take lives that seemed at one point to be going down a terrible path of destruction. And give them a heart that is tender towards Him and His will upon the earth! Pastor Bill encourages you, to never lose heart for those you wish to come to Jesus. God is in the business of total transformation!

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 113 41116cbcfb8fad0b5e864a6f6ea53f3f no Acts 7 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you in a season of refinement? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to keep moving within this season. Remember that refinement is a good thing. Especially when it's an ordained season by God. Pastor Bill explains, that when God refines you it's a holy work. He is working to refine you more and more into His likeness. God loves you too much to always leave you as you are. He wants to sanctify you through and through until the day you meet with Him face to face.</p> <p>Are you in a season of refinement? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to keep moving within this season. Remember that refinement is a good thing. Especially when it's an ordained season by God. Pastor Bill explains, that when God refines you it's a holy work. He is working to refine you more and more into His likeness. God loves you too much to always leave you as you are. He wants to sanctify you through and through until the day you meet with Him face to face.</p> Are you in a season of refinement? In today's message from Pastor Bill, he encourages you to keep moving within this season. Remember that refinement is a good thing. Especially when it's an ordained season by God. Pastor Bill explains, that when God refines you it's a holy work. He is working to refine you more and more into His likeness. God loves you too much to always leave you as you are. He wants to sanctify you through and through until the day you meet with Him face to face.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 114 1b017392c423c1cde47ec4fd3f4b875f no Acts 7 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you struggling to ever feel fully satisfied? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about trying to find fulfillment within this world. When you look to the world and imperfect people to find satisfaction, you'll always be left disappointed. This is because you were meant for so much more than what this broken world has to offer. Pastor Bill explains that you are meant for the Kingdom of Heaven. And until you receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you will never be satisfied.</p> <p>Are you struggling to ever feel fully satisfied? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about trying to find fulfillment within this world. When you look to the world and imperfect people to find satisfaction, you'll always be left disappointed. This is because you were meant for so much more than what this broken world has to offer. Pastor Bill explains that you are meant for the Kingdom of Heaven. And until you receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you will never be satisfied.</p> Are you struggling to ever feel fully satisfied? As you listen to today's message from Pastor Bill, he teaches you about trying to find fulfillment within this world. When you look to the world and imperfect people to find satisfaction, you'll always be left disappointed. This is because you were meant for so much more than what this broken world has to offer. Pastor Bill explains that you are meant for the Kingdom of Heaven. And until you receive Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you will never be satisfied.

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 115 ec74dc874fe24db0f49764f057120b4b no Acts 6 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Christians, we aren’t instantly protected from Satan’s schemes when we give our life to Him. It’s true that God is always there for us through our most vulnerable times, but this doesn’t mean that we’re any less susceptible to Satan’s destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be proactive in keeping sin away from your life. Satan will never stop working to keep you out of God’s presence. Instead of cowering when the temptations are tough, use it to bring glory to God.</p> <p>As Christians, we aren’t instantly protected from Satan’s schemes when we give our life to Him. It’s true that God is always there for us through our most vulnerable times, but this doesn’t mean that we’re any less susceptible to Satan’s destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be proactive in keeping sin away from your life. Satan will never stop working to keep you out of God’s presence. Instead of cowering when the temptations are tough, use it to bring glory to God.</p> As Christians, we aren’t instantly protected from Satan’s schemes when we give our life to Him. It’s true that God is always there for us through our most vulnerable times, but this doesn’t mean that we’re any less susceptible to Satan’s destruction. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be proactive in keeping sin away from your life. Satan will never stop working to keep you out of God’s presence. Instead of cowering when the temptations are tough, use it to bring glory to God.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 116 01625252a61e100072e3ef4e2a48b8ec no Acts 6 Pastor Bill Penna <p>As Christians in our world today, it’s safe to say that you know someone who has left God behind. Often times this is due to the constant pressures from society to hold up its values, the negative Christian media portrayals, and religion at large being viewed as a thing of the past. Today in his message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that even when the going gets difficult in your walk with Jesus, don’t lose sight of His kingdom. The things of this world will never last—only God will show you perfectly, eternal love.</p> <p>As Christians in our world today, it’s safe to say that you know someone who has left God behind. Often times this is due to the constant pressures from society to hold up its values, the negative Christian media portrayals, and religion at large being viewed as a thing of the past. Today in his message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that even when the going gets difficult in your walk with Jesus, don’t lose sight of His kingdom. The things of this world will never last—only God will show you perfectly, eternal love.</p> As Christians in our world today, it’s safe to say that you know someone who has left God behind. Often times this is due to the constant pressures from society to hold up its values, the negative Christian media portrayals, and religion at large being viewed as a thing of the past. Today in his message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that even when the going gets difficult in your walk with Jesus, don’t lose sight of His kingdom. The things of this world will never last—only God will show you perfectly, eternal love.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 117 ac6d6fb0386ed1ffc62f62127559f683 no Acts 6 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever been so caught up in the busyness of life that you get tunnel vision? Are there times when you can’t stop yourself from fixating on insignificant details of life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that instead of making yourself the focal point of everything you do, look to God. If you want to stop wasting energy on your own issues and stop letting your relationships suffer because of it, give it all to Him. Make others the center of your universe, not yourself, and be set free.</p> <p>Have you ever been so caught up in the busyness of life that you get tunnel vision? Are there times when you can’t stop yourself from fixating on insignificant details of life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that instead of making yourself the focal point of everything you do, look to God. If you want to stop wasting energy on your own issues and stop letting your relationships suffer because of it, give it all to Him. Make others the center of your universe, not yourself, and be set free.</p> Have you ever been so caught up in the busyness of life that you get tunnel vision? Are there times when you can’t stop yourself from fixating on insignificant details of life? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that instead of making yourself the focal point of everything you do, look to God. If you want to stop wasting energy on your own issues and stop letting your relationships suffer because of it, give it all to Him. Make others the center of your universe, not yourself, and be set free.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 118 2c49a17f97286774d498f1169c2d5404 no Acts 5:12-42 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In our society today, many people view the church as a building full of people who are faking it. The word is instantly associated with people who are doing good things only because of strict rules or for personal gain. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When you find a body of believers who are committed to God’s plan instead of their own, the concept of the church completely changes. Give your life to God and leave the fake things of this world behind.</p><p><br></p> <p>In our society today, many people view the church as a building full of people who are faking it. The word is instantly associated with people who are doing good things only because of strict rules or for personal gain. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When you find a body of believers who are committed to God’s plan instead of their own, the concept of the church completely changes. Give your life to God and leave the fake things of this world behind.</p><p><br></p> In our society today, many people view the church as a building full of people who are faking it. The word is instantly associated with people who are doing good things only because of strict rules or for personal gain. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that this notion couldn’t be further from the truth. When you find a body of believers who are committed to God’s plan instead of their own, the concept of the church completely changes. Give your life to God and leave the fake things of this world behind.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 119 0fcaf176b852d3a17cea7b663fc9f712 no Acts 5:12-42 Pastor Bill Penna <p>In the midst of all the hectic things going on in our world, have you ever felt lost in the fray? Have you ever felt like you were being held back from reaching your full potential with no understanding of why? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when you accept Jesus into your life, you are set free from the burdens and negativity of this world. The more you try to set yourself free, the more frustrating it gets. Give it all to God and face the difficulties of life head-on through His power in you.</p> <p>In the midst of all the hectic things going on in our world, have you ever felt lost in the fray? Have you ever felt like you were being held back from reaching your full potential with no understanding of why? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when you accept Jesus into your life, you are set free from the burdens and negativity of this world. The more you try to set yourself free, the more frustrating it gets. Give it all to God and face the difficulties of life head-on through His power in you.</p> In the midst of all the hectic things going on in our world, have you ever felt lost in the fray? Have you ever felt like you were being held back from reaching your full potential with no understanding of why? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that when you accept Jesus into your life, you are set free from the burdens and negativity of this world. The more you try to set yourself free, the more frustrating it gets. Give it all to God and face the difficulties of life head-on through His power in you.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 120 f07d2dbb8b95fa2b07860c62372fd49a no Acts 4:32-5-11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Good versus Evil. It's more than a Hollywood plot for the latest flick! As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn Jesus is all good and loves His church. And the Devil is pure evil and is roaming like a Lion ready to devour! So... where is the good news? Living life with a roaming lion could make us afraid to step outside our house! But, as Pastor Bill reminds us, God protects, guides, and imparts His wisdom and power to overcome. Jesus paid it all and because of that, we have hope for tomorrow!</p> <p>Good versus Evil. It's more than a Hollywood plot for the latest flick! As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn Jesus is all good and loves His church. And the Devil is pure evil and is roaming like a Lion ready to devour! So... where is the good news? Living life with a roaming lion could make us afraid to step outside our house! But, as Pastor Bill reminds us, God protects, guides, and imparts His wisdom and power to overcome. Jesus paid it all and because of that, we have hope for tomorrow!</p> Good versus Evil. It's more than a Hollywood plot for the latest flick! As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn Jesus is all good and loves His church. And the Devil is pure evil and is roaming like a Lion ready to devour! So... where is the good news? Living life with a roaming lion could make us afraid to step outside our house! But, as Pastor Bill reminds us, God protects, guides, and imparts His wisdom and power to overcome. Jesus paid it all and because of that, we have hope for tomorrow!

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 121 4c5534abd1816fdc87f5d6b718333243 no Acts 4:32-5-11 Pastor Bill Penna <p>If you live life like this is all there is, a feeling of despair will set in quickly. Have you ever considered that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that Christians have a future vision that has been given by God Himself that shows a new day and bright future for those who love Him. There's so much to be sad about all around us. It's quite easy to get caught up in the brokenness of it all. But, Pastor Bill reminds us that we can live a life encouraged and hopeful for tomorrow because He lives!</p> <p>If you live life like this is all there is, a feeling of despair will set in quickly. Have you ever considered that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that Christians have a future vision that has been given by God Himself that shows a new day and bright future for those who love Him. There's so much to be sad about all around us. It's quite easy to get caught up in the brokenness of it all. But, Pastor Bill reminds us that we can live a life encouraged and hopeful for tomorrow because He lives!</p> If you live life like this is all there is, a feeling of despair will set in quickly. Have you ever considered that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that Christians have a future vision that has been given by God Himself that shows a new day and bright future for those who love Him. There's so much to be sad about all around us. It's quite easy to get caught up in the brokenness of it all. But, Pastor Bill reminds us that we can live a life encouraged and hopeful for tomorrow because He lives!

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 122 6bc2ea4f2acf3ec87c09d0af78a1fc44 no Acts 4:13-31 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you timid? Do you have trouble standing up during tough circumstances? A prayer for today is that the Lord would give us the boldness to speak His word. As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn how the Lord's boldness is available during our struggles and difficult confrontations with the world. It's not a replacement for the tough times, but God's boldness is there to help you through. Pastor Bill reminds us that it may surprise you when He grants His boldness – but it's for His glory and your good!</p> <p>Are you timid? Do you have trouble standing up during tough circumstances? A prayer for today is that the Lord would give us the boldness to speak His word. As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn how the Lord's boldness is available during our struggles and difficult confrontations with the world. It's not a replacement for the tough times, but God's boldness is there to help you through. Pastor Bill reminds us that it may surprise you when He grants His boldness – but it's for His glory and your good!</p> Are you timid? Do you have trouble standing up during tough circumstances? A prayer for today is that the Lord would give us the boldness to speak His word. As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn how the Lord's boldness is available during our struggles and difficult confrontations with the world. It's not a replacement for the tough times, but God's boldness is there to help you through. Pastor Bill reminds us that it may surprise you when He grants His boldness – but it's for His glory and your good!

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 123 b0d580bb1233e7038c5385e71346466a no Acts 4:13-31 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There is power in the name of Jesus. Do you really believe that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that the world seems to often believe the power in His name even more than believers. People are changed because of His name. Healing comes at the mention of Jesus' name. There's a reason why the enemy has taken such a precious name and turned it into a curse. Pastor Bill reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit is with us and the boldness to use His name yields great results!</p> <p>There is power in the name of Jesus. Do you really believe that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that the world seems to often believe the power in His name even more than believers. People are changed because of His name. Healing comes at the mention of Jesus' name. There's a reason why the enemy has taken such a precious name and turned it into a curse. Pastor Bill reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit is with us and the boldness to use His name yields great results!</p> There is power in the name of Jesus. Do you really believe that? As Pastor Bill teaches today, you'll learn that the world seems to often believe the power in His name even more than believers. People are changed because of His name. Healing comes at the mention of Jesus' name. There's a reason why the enemy has taken such a precious name and turned it into a curse. Pastor Bill reminds us that the power of the Holy Spirit is with us and the boldness to use His name yields great results!

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 124 a37638e5bc326c7e681de035386e1a59 no Acts 4:5-14 Pastor Bill Penna <p>When was the last time you experienced truly self-sacrificial love? Most of us experience love in different forms on a daily basis, but have you ever experienced it with no strings attached? Today in his message, Pastor Bill explains that this kind of love can be found through Jesus. Instead of only focusing on yourself, look to love others and witness a miraculous change in your life. Show God’s love to those around you and experience unconditional love.</p> <p>When was the last time you experienced truly self-sacrificial love? Most of us experience love in different forms on a daily basis, but have you ever experienced it with no strings attached? Today in his message, Pastor Bill explains that this kind of love can be found through Jesus. Instead of only focusing on yourself, look to love others and witness a miraculous change in your life. Show God’s love to those around you and experience unconditional love.</p> When was the last time you experienced truly self-sacrificial love? Most of us experience love in different forms on a daily basis, but have you ever experienced it with no strings attached? Today in his message, Pastor Bill explains that this kind of love can be found through Jesus. Instead of only focusing on yourself, look to love others and witness a miraculous change in your life. Show God’s love to those around you and experience unconditional love.

]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 125 1b338923ecf58d6e32f3f975e2b1e329 no Acts 4:5-14 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness from a stranger? Did it make you want to show your own kindness to others? Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you can never show enough kindness to others. There is no limit to how much you can love and be loved. Let your kindness be infectious to others and use God’s love to further His kingdom. Don’t burn yourself out, let God work through you and be a ray of light to the world around you.</p><p><br></p> <p>Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness from a stranger? Did it make you want to show your own kindness to others? Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you can never show enough kindness to others. There is no limit to how much you can love and be loved. Let your kindness be infectious to others and use God’s love to further His kingdom. Don’t burn yourself out, let God work through you and be a ray of light to the world around you.</p><p><br></p> Have you ever experienced a random act of kindness from a stranger? Did it make you want to show your own kindness to others? Today, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you can never show enough kindness to others. There is no limit to how much you can love and be loved. Let your kindness be infectious to others and use God’s love to further His kingdom. Don’t burn yourself out, let God work through you and be a ray of light to the world around you.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 126 5d15ec2c6854861b7b4ec1286cab7747 no Acts 3:11- 26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>With so many forms of media hitting us in so many different ways, it’s easy to let false doctrine creep into our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be alert and aware of the teachings that you are listening to in your life. It doesn’t matter how much you like a speaker’s voice, content, or stories—keep your heart on guard for words that are false. Know the signs for teachings that are true to His word and live for Him.</p><p><br></p> <p>With so many forms of media hitting us in so many different ways, it’s easy to let false doctrine creep into our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be alert and aware of the teachings that you are listening to in your life. It doesn’t matter how much you like a speaker’s voice, content, or stories—keep your heart on guard for words that are false. Know the signs for teachings that are true to His word and live for Him.</p><p><br></p> With so many forms of media hitting us in so many different ways, it’s easy to let false doctrine creep into our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that you need to be alert and aware of the teachings that you are listening to in your life. It doesn’t matter how much you like a speaker’s voice, content, or stories—keep your heart on guard for words that are false. Know the signs for teachings that are true to His word and live for Him.

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 127 0c37b40fc74626014acd8e675cc4a0ed no Acts 3:11- 26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We all know what love is, but have you ever truly experienced it in your life? All the time, we say that we love things, but is it real, everlasting love? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that God’s love is true and waiting for you to accept it. His love is self-sacrificial, unconditional, and never-changing. Let Him guide your life and experience love like you never have before—Agape love. Find life through God and love others through His mighty love.</p><p><br></p> <p>We all know what love is, but have you ever truly experienced it in your life? All the time, we say that we love things, but is it real, everlasting love? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that God’s love is true and waiting for you to accept it. His love is self-sacrificial, unconditional, and never-changing. Let Him guide your life and experience love like you never have before—Agape love. Find life through God and love others through His mighty love.</p><p><br></p> We all know what love is, but have you ever truly experienced it in your life? All the time, we say that we love things, but is it real, everlasting love? In today’s message, Pastor Bill wants you to know that God’s love is true and waiting for you to accept it. His love is self-sacrificial, unconditional, and never-changing. Let Him guide your life and experience love like you never have before—Agape love. Find life through God and love others through His mighty love.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 128 243282d47ae0eb6fb51490ae3764e2b7 no Acts 3:11- 26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Many of us have encountered someone in our life at one time or another who is completely on fire for the Lord. When we meet these people, it’s easy to get sucked into who they are and forget what’s making it all happen. Today in his message, Pastor Bill reminds us that when someone is on fire for the Lord and has the fruits of the spirit overflowing in their life, it’s all because of Jesus. If you want to see real change in your life, let Him work through you to grow spiritually.</p> <p>Many of us have encountered someone in our life at one time or another who is completely on fire for the Lord. When we meet these people, it’s easy to get sucked into who they are and forget what’s making it all happen. Today in his message, Pastor Bill reminds us that when someone is on fire for the Lord and has the fruits of the spirit overflowing in their life, it’s all because of Jesus. If you want to see real change in your life, let Him work through you to grow spiritually.</p> Many of us have encountered someone in our life at one time or another who is completely on fire for the Lord. When we meet these people, it’s easy to get sucked into who they are and forget what’s making it all happen. Today in his message, Pastor Bill reminds us that when someone is on fire for the Lord and has the fruits of the spirit overflowing in their life, it’s all because of Jesus. If you want to see real change in your life, let Him work through you to grow spiritually.

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 129 ae01f319d62d84e23015aea2700afdae no Acts 3:1-10 Pastor Bill Penna <p>It can be easy to lose sight of who God is and what He’s done for us. Well, today, Pastor Bill shares that remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness to you is essential in those moments. Not only does it give you hope for the future, but recounting how God has proven Himself faithful in the past will give you the ammunition you need when doubts and fear take hold. And then, like the man in this passage, you’ll rejoice in and be grateful for what God has already done and what He’s doing right now!</p><p><br></p> <p>It can be easy to lose sight of who God is and what He’s done for us. Well, today, Pastor Bill shares that remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness to you is essential in those moments. Not only does it give you hope for the future, but recounting how God has proven Himself faithful in the past will give you the ammunition you need when doubts and fear take hold. And then, like the man in this passage, you’ll rejoice in and be grateful for what God has already done and what He’s doing right now!</p><p><br></p> It can be easy to lose sight of who God is and what He’s done for us. Well, today, Pastor Bill shares that remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness to you is essential in those moments. Not only does it give you hope for the future, but recounting how God has proven Himself faithful in the past will give you the ammunition you need when doubts and fear take hold. And then, like the man in this passage, you’ll rejoice in and be grateful for what God has already done and what He’s doing right now!

]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 130 b3c8bfb5795732cedef0dae4446f5f7d no Acts 3:1-10 Pastor Bill Penna <p>I don’t know about you, but I’ve needed God to intervene in my life before. There have been times when what I’ve faced, be it something physical, emotional, or circumstantial, has been way more than I could manage or fix. Maybe that’s where you are today. You might be at the end of yourself, helpless to change things for yourself. You need God to intervene. Well, today, Pastor Bill reminds you that God is in the miracle business. He is able to work in you and transform your life just like He did for the lame man.</p><p><br></p> <p>I don’t know about you, but I’ve needed God to intervene in my life before. There have been times when what I’ve faced, be it something physical, emotional, or circumstantial, has been way more than I could manage or fix. Maybe that’s where you are today. You might be at the end of yourself, helpless to change things for yourself. You need God to intervene. Well, today, Pastor Bill reminds you that God is in the miracle business. He is able to work in you and transform your life just like He did for the lame man.</p><p><br></p> I don’t know about you, but I’ve needed God to intervene in my life before. There have been times when what I’ve faced, be it something physical, emotional, or circumstantial, has been way more than I could manage or fix. Maybe that’s where you are today. You might be at the end of yourself, helpless to change things for yourself. You need God to intervene. Well, today, Pastor Bill reminds you that God is in the miracle business. He is able to work in you and transform your life just like He did for the lame man.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 131 11f4ba2e43187067148f1a22a373952c no Acts 3:1-10 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You, like most people, have probably wondered if God could really use you. You may think that you don’t have what it takes, the qualifications He’s looking for. But, in today’s passage, you’ll witness something that will make you question those thoughts. Pastor Bill urges you to follow the example of the early church and be available. God isn’t asking you to do anything special. He just wants you to stay close to Him and say yes to the opportunities He gives you to be His hands and feet in the world.</p> <p>You, like most people, have probably wondered if God could really use you. You may think that you don’t have what it takes, the qualifications He’s looking for. But, in today’s passage, you’ll witness something that will make you question those thoughts. Pastor Bill urges you to follow the example of the early church and be available. God isn’t asking you to do anything special. He just wants you to stay close to Him and say yes to the opportunities He gives you to be His hands and feet in the world.</p> You, like most people, have probably wondered if God could really use you. You may think that you don’t have what it takes, the qualifications He’s looking for. But, in today’s passage, you’ll witness something that will make you question those thoughts. Pastor Bill urges you to follow the example of the early church and be available. God isn’t asking you to do anything special. He just wants you to stay close to Him and say yes to the opportunities He gives you to be His hands and feet in the world.

]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 132 ec1c5a8cefd7eaf29e879c5a41d1bd66 no Acts 2:40-47 Pastor Bill Penna <p>We all want to make a difference in some way. And one of the most important ways you can do that is by sharing God’s love and message of grace with the people around you. Well, that’s just what Pastor Bill talks about in today’s message. Using the early church as a template, you’ll find out that it’s not about knowing a lot or using a specific method. Sharing your faith is actually rooted in caring about others and being present and open about what God is doing in your life and in your heart.</p><p><br></p> <p>We all want to make a difference in some way. And one of the most important ways you can do that is by sharing God’s love and message of grace with the people around you. Well, that’s just what Pastor Bill talks about in today’s message. Using the early church as a template, you’ll find out that it’s not about knowing a lot or using a specific method. Sharing your faith is actually rooted in caring about others and being present and open about what God is doing in your life and in your heart.</p><p><br></p> We all want to make a difference in some way. And one of the most important ways you can do that is by sharing God’s love and message of grace with the people around you. Well, that’s just what Pastor Bill talks about in today’s message. Using the early church as a template, you’ll find out that it’s not about knowing a lot or using a specific method. Sharing your faith is actually rooted in caring about others and being present and open about what God is doing in your life and in your heart.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 133 3d2491d290f6ffbf52f4e81b87e15bda no Acts 2:40-47 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Do you want to know some of the essentials of having a strong and healthy walk with Jesus? Well, that’s what you’ll discover in today’s passage. Pastor Bill unpacks what the early church found most important. And, as you’ll see, chief among these, was the Word of God. These men and women held tightly to the truth of the Bible. They studied what it said and applied it to their lives. Then, they could more readily spot thoughts or teachings that would pull them away from the Lord and His ways.</p><p><br></p> <p>Do you want to know some of the essentials of having a strong and healthy walk with Jesus? Well, that’s what you’ll discover in today’s passage. Pastor Bill unpacks what the early church found most important. And, as you’ll see, chief among these, was the Word of God. These men and women held tightly to the truth of the Bible. They studied what it said and applied it to their lives. Then, they could more readily spot thoughts or teachings that would pull them away from the Lord and His ways.</p><p><br></p> Do you want to know some of the essentials of having a strong and healthy walk with Jesus? Well, that’s what you’ll discover in today’s passage. Pastor Bill unpacks what the early church found most important. And, as you’ll see, chief among these, was the Word of God. These men and women held tightly to the truth of the Bible. They studied what it said and applied it to their lives. Then, they could more readily spot thoughts or teachings that would pull them away from the Lord and His ways.

]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 134 788531307cd2c40728985623e0fe1ce5 no Acts 2:40-47 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Don’t you feel that tension sometimes? It can be hard to know how to live out being in the world but yet separate from it in your daily life. Today, Pastor Bill invites you to explore the early church as it’s described in Acts. You’ll discover that they were able to walk this line by staying close to the Lord and to each other. Their closeness didn’t keep them from being a part of their communities or befriending the people around them. Instead, that unity was the life vest that allowed them to safely navigate their world.</p> <p>Don’t you feel that tension sometimes? It can be hard to know how to live out being in the world but yet separate from it in your daily life. Today, Pastor Bill invites you to explore the early church as it’s described in Acts. You’ll discover that they were able to walk this line by staying close to the Lord and to each other. Their closeness didn’t keep them from being a part of their communities or befriending the people around them. Instead, that unity was the life vest that allowed them to safely navigate their world.</p> Don’t you feel that tension sometimes? It can be hard to know how to live out being in the world but yet separate from it in your daily life. Today, Pastor Bill invites you to explore the early church as it’s described in Acts. You’ll discover that they were able to walk this line by staying close to the Lord and to each other. Their closeness didn’t keep them from being a part of their communities or befriending the people around them. Instead, that unity was the life vest that allowed them to safely navigate their world.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 135 c799321c8fccfa78e1e2f91d879d3a69 no Acts 2:14-39 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Imagine you're falling from a New York skyscraper, and... (in slow motion)... you're offered a choice of who you want, to save you. On one side you've got Superman, and on the other side, you've got Joe the plumber. Who are you gonna trust? In today's Message, Pastor Bill assures us that Jesus, is God and that we can fully trust Him. Jesus, the God-Man conquered death, and offers life, to all who put their trust in Him. When it comes between the life and death of your soul, who are you going to trust?</p> <p>Imagine you're falling from a New York skyscraper, and... (in slow motion)... you're offered a choice of who you want, to save you. On one side you've got Superman, and on the other side, you've got Joe the plumber. Who are you gonna trust? In today's Message, Pastor Bill assures us that Jesus, is God and that we can fully trust Him. Jesus, the God-Man conquered death, and offers life, to all who put their trust in Him. When it comes between the life and death of your soul, who are you going to trust?</p> Imagine you're falling from a New York skyscraper, and... (in slow motion)... you're offered a choice of who you want, to save you. On one side you've got Superman, and on the other side, you've got Joe the plumber. Who are you gonna trust? In today's Message, Pastor Bill assures us that Jesus, is God and that we can fully trust Him. Jesus, the God-Man conquered death, and offers life, to all who put their trust in Him. When it comes between the life and death of your soul, who are you going to trust?

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 136 d2cf6efa4d7fa1bb5ca30e146ec6e733 no Acts 2:14-39 Pastor Bill Penna <p>They say there are two things in life that can't be avoided, death and taxes. Certainly, people try to cheat both, but everyone knows if you get caught fudging your taxes, it's bad news for you. And death, there's just no way around it. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that Jesus took on death, and death couldn't keep Him down. Literally! This is good news. If Jesus defeated death, that means we have hope of eternal life. Isn't that the best news you've ever heard?</p> <p>They say there are two things in life that can't be avoided, death and taxes. Certainly, people try to cheat both, but everyone knows if you get caught fudging your taxes, it's bad news for you. And death, there's just no way around it. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that Jesus took on death, and death couldn't keep Him down. Literally! This is good news. If Jesus defeated death, that means we have hope of eternal life. Isn't that the best news you've ever heard?</p> They say there are two things in life that can't be avoided, death and taxes. Certainly, people try to cheat both, but everyone knows if you get caught fudging your taxes, it's bad news for you. And death, there's just no way around it. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that Jesus took on death, and death couldn't keep Him down. Literally! This is good news. If Jesus defeated death, that means we have hope of eternal life. Isn't that the best news you've ever heard?

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 137 04840410380676221f915ea30c5788c9 no Acts 2:14-39 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Have you ever wondered, “how in the world can God use, ME? Have you seen the men and women throughout scripture that God used to accomplish his plans? Pastor Bill reminds us in today's message, that God used all kinds of imperfect People to do His will. Abraham was a liar, Rahab was a prostitute, David was a murderer, and Peter was a Coward. When the Spirit of God comes upon an ordinary person, God can do extraordinary things through them! Are you willing to let Him work through you?</p> <p>Have you ever wondered, “how in the world can God use, ME? Have you seen the men and women throughout scripture that God used to accomplish his plans? Pastor Bill reminds us in today's message, that God used all kinds of imperfect People to do His will. Abraham was a liar, Rahab was a prostitute, David was a murderer, and Peter was a Coward. When the Spirit of God comes upon an ordinary person, God can do extraordinary things through them! Are you willing to let Him work through you?</p> Have you ever wondered, “how in the world can God use, ME? Have you seen the men and women throughout scripture that God used to accomplish his plans? Pastor Bill reminds us in today's message, that God used all kinds of imperfect People to do His will. Abraham was a liar, Rahab was a prostitute, David was a murderer, and Peter was a Coward. When the Spirit of God comes upon an ordinary person, God can do extraordinary things through them! Are you willing to let Him work through you?

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 138 7e2d8c0f9bbe852b30169a5d11c48820 no Acts 2:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?</p> <p>There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?</p> There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 139 df9303a4606b673dfc11d10a3837012e no Acts 2:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.</p> <p>So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.</p> So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.

]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 140 3ede6f40bc4003fad3d8d271e9a95089 no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?</p> <p>Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?</p> Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 141 997e8c9355af648e61e08b02adcfc0d5 no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.</p> <p>Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.</p> Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.

]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 142 9b24c9fcb7fa2031cc0091a838806df9 no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.</p> <p>Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.</p> Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 143 387f228e6b990927004ea432b872ad46 no Acts 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.</p> The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 144 b5b38bdea3827e1982dee717019c13c5 no Acts 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!</p> <p>You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!</p> You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1500 145 a048afe77d5da6ab2d4b786720e38d4c no Acts 2:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?</p> <p>There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?</p> There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about who the Holy Spirit is. People often think of wild yelling chaos with snakes, and all kinds of weird stuff going on. But what does the Bible say? In today's Message, Pastor Bill is going to give us a look at who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and why we need Him. Instead of being afraid of the Holy Spirit, we should welcome Him, not only into our lives but also to come and work through our lives. Are you ready to see what He want's to do in your life?

]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 146 fe82117a20e27e91ecd56760fb9fad37 no Acts 2:1-16 Pastor Bill Penna <p>So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.</p> <p>So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.</p> So many people are out there trying to chase that next experience. Whether it's a high adrenaline thrill like sky diving, or it's getting high on drugs, or drunk from alcohol... there's always something to chase. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message, that even in the church people are chasing after some experience, but in reality, what they're looking for, is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. All those other things leave you wanting more, even a religious “high”. But The Holy Spirit... He's the real deal.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 147 8a7012f8da0deac7816a4783f6a59583 no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?</p> <p>Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?</p> Are you trying to do things yourself? Are you trying to create your own momentum, in your own strength? Or are you waiting for the wind to blow? Pastor Bill tells us in today's message about the plan that God had for the early church, and the plan He has for His church today. He never intended for us to be out on our own, left to figure things out, but He promised the Holy Spirit would come and give us power so that we could accomplish His will. So what's it gonna be? Your motorboat? Or The breath of God in your sails?

]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 148 a8ce8f2641579fd189eb8bebd4a737fe no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.</p> <p>Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.</p> Are you ready? Are you living like Jesus is coming back soon? He is! In the early church, they saw Jesus go up, through the clouds, and they heard the angels say, that He would return in the same way. In Pastor Bill's message today, we're reminded that we are now closer than ever to the Lord's return. No, it doesn't mean that we should stand around staring up at the clouds. What it does mean, is that we're to set our minds on the things of God, and to do the things that He commanded us to do.

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 149 649ec2848035d7b5c897854ad2618919 no Acts 1:8-26 Pastor Bill Penna <p>Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.</p> <p>Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.</p> Your car can't go without fuel right? So, maybe you could push it down the road, but who wants to do that? You could have brand new tires, a perfectly tuned engine, with all the bells and whistles, but without gas... you won't get far. Pastor Bill teaches us in today's message that Jesus told His disciples to wait! Wait for what? Power! The power of the Holy Spirit to come upon you. Has the power of the Holy Spirit come upon you? Do you want to be a witness for Jesus? Then you need the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 150 457e994048d8914d1d555f956fc47dd5 no Acts 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.</p> <p>The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.</p> The Holy Spirit is often the most misunderstood and misrepresented person of the Trinity. Many times people paint Him to be some elusive, mystical essence, that makes you do crazy things. Other times, people make Him out to be the mysterious member of the trinity that we don't know much about. As Pastor Bill teaches us from Acts Chapter one today, we realize, that The Holy Spirit is the one that gives us the power, to be witnesses to Jesus Christ, for a lost and dying world.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1500 151 bf6d74059e94f98de0d9ed7f4eff8dac no Acts 1 Pastor Bill Penna <p>You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!</p> <p>You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!</p> You know when you're watching a TV show, and it's getting really good, and then before you know it... dun dun dun... it's “To Be Continued...” Well, in today's message, Pastor Bill tells us we aren't left hanging waiting to see what happened after Jesus went back up to heaven. The gospels are all very exciting with miracles, betrayal, death, and then... (spoiler alert) He comes back to life! Then Jesus goes through the clouds back up into heaven, but do you know what happens next? You're about to find out!

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