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Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Jeremiah 1:21
Pastor Bill has been the Senior Pastor of Grace Church, Calvary Chapel Amarillo, since 1985. Bill’s number one focus has always been to feed God’s people with God’s word. Bill and his wife Cindy have been married for over 42 years and they have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Bill enjoys various outdoor activities such as riding his motorcycle, camping and working in the yard with his wife. His greatest hobby is reading the Word of God.
Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. Jeremiah 1:21
Pastor Bill has been the Senior Pastor of Grace Church, Calvary Chapel Amarillo, since 1985. Bill’s number one focus has always been to feed God’s people with God’s word. Bill and his wife Cindy have been married for over 42 years and they have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Bill enjoys various outdoor activities such as riding his motorcycle, camping and working in the yard with his wife. His greatest hobby is reading the Word of God.
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We sometimes believe our circumstances are too messy, too dark, or too far gone for God to reach us. But Jesus has never been limited by location, failure, or fear. He finds people in storms, in crowds, in shame, and in hiding. No matter where you are, He is pursuing you with love and purpose. Today, Pastor Bill will tell you that Jesus doesn’t wait for you to get it together; He comes to rescue you. So take heart today: you are seen, you are sought after, and Jesus will save you right where you are.
We often think being a witness requires perfect conditions: confidence, comfort, and the right moment. But Scripture shows us that God calls us to be witnesses in every circumstance, not just the easy ones. Whether in joy or hardship, peace or pressure, our lives speak. And we may be the only glimpse of Jesus someone ever sees. As Pastor Bill will share with you today, God doesn’t wait for ideal situations to work through you. God can use you right where you stand, and your witness still matters.
We sometimes read God’s promises as if they were general statements, meant for someone else, somewhere else. But Scripture is deeply personal. God doesn’t just make promises to crowds; He makes them to people. That means you. Every promise of provision, peace, guidance, and hope is spoken with your name in mind. Pastor Bill will remind you today that God is a promise-keeping God, not a distant one. Don’t just believe God has promises; believe He has promises for you, and He will fulfill every one.
We often forget that the struggles we face aren’t just random; they’re spiritual. Scripture tells us we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill, and destroy, and we feel that pressure daily. But here’s the hope: you are not fighting alone. God is on your side, and He’s given you His full armor—truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, and His Word. Today, Pastor Bill will tell you that spiritual battles require spiritual protection. So stand firm. Clothed in God’s armor, you are guarded and empowered for victory.
We often live like God sees us only through our mistakes, our failures, and our past. We forget the miracle of grace. Through Jesus, God doesn’t just see who we were; He sees who Christ is. We are covered, credited with His righteousness, welcomed by His obedience. As Pastor Bill will remind you today, the gospel isn’t about how you’ve cleaned yourself up; it’s that Jesus stood in your place. Today, rest in this truth: when God looks at you, He sees Jesus, and that changes everything radically.
As Pastor Bill will warn in today’s message, it’s a dangerous gamble to delay your decision on Christ. It’s the same as rejecting Him every day that goes by. You can’t know what tomorrow holds, and you don’t want the consequences of dying in your rebellion. Today is the day to choose to follow Jesus. There may be moments your flesh tempts you, but you’ll never regret the choice to accept Him as your Lord and Savior. He brings peace and hope that can’t be found anywhere else in this life.
Suffering, oppression, persecution, imprisonment, or martyrdom aren’t paths that any of us desire. We enjoy a very comfortable existence as believers in our country. We’re free to practice our religion as we desire. We can be grateful for that, but we need to fortify our faith and be ready to live it out, whether it’s accepted or not. As Pastor Bill points out in today’s message, Paul didn’t let those things keep him from living freely and boldly in Christ, taking advantage of his situation to share the Gospel.
What radical love! Most of us have a good idea of how we would respond if someone punched us. It wouldn’t involve turning our cheek. We prefer the eye-for-an-eye approach a little more. Even if we know how we should respond as followers of Jesus, our old nature may take the driver’s seat in that instance. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today’s message, in following the example of our Savior and of Paul, we’re called to face this kind of physical oppression with steadfast love and grace.
Not all of us are cheerful people by nature. You may not have that sort of disposition. Maybe you naturally tend to be serious or even grim. As Pastor Bill will challenge us in today’s message, you don’t need to alter your personality, but if you’re going to be happy or cheerful about anything, the grace of Jesus Christ is that thing. Take the time to think about the incredible gift you’ve been given in Him, and it should bring a deep joy to your heart that will be apparent to those you interact with.
Some of the hardest people to witness to can be the people closest to you. They know you. They know your past. They’ve seen you at your lowest. They may have a hard time thinking you're for real about this Jesus stuff. They may have shut you down a thousand times trying to talk about it. But, as Pastor Bill will challenge us in today’s message, we need to take advantage of every opportunity. It may seem futile, but those seeds of God’s grace may take root at any time.
It’s not really that simple, is it? All we have to do is trust in God? Our self-serving desire to work for and earn our status, essentially saving ourselves and earning the glory and honor, will fight this admission, but the truth is, we’re capable of nothing good on our own. It really is as simple as trusting in Jesus – God’s only Son – who died on the cross to secure our place in His family. He’s provided salvation, and He’ll provide for your needs as you follow Him in this life.
It’s amazing how much we worry and fret over the future as believers. It’s sad, really. We have no reason to be afraid. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today’s message, our God is the Creator of the universe. He can speak worlds into existence. He’s all-knowing and all-powerful. He cares about you and promises that He’ll work all things for the good of those who love Him. This world is broken and conspires against us, but we have nothing to fear with God on our side.
Have you heard that phrase before? “That’s why they’re ‘sad-you-see’?” What a sad state of being – no hope of an afterlife, and only your current status, power, or position to drive your morality and spirituality. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, the Sadducees didn’t believe in the resurrection of the dead or the afterlife. This life was it. As followers of Jesus, the hope of eternity is a critical part of what drives us and supports our sense of inner peace through the hardships of this world.
A dirty conscience is a heavy burden to bear. It can keep you awake at night, give you ulcers, and destroy your relationships and any sense of inner peace. As Pastor Bill will point out in today’s message, all of us have reason for a dirty conscience. All of us have sinned against God, others, and ourselves, and we continue to do so on a regular basis. So how can we cleanse our conscience and walk in peace and freedom? Only Jesus offers the solution through His death and resurrection.
God brings people who are different from us into our lives to enrich our spiritual experiences. Today, Pastor Bill refers to these individuals as "Odd Couples." He shares examples of various church members who were initially very different from others when they came. God chose Saul of Tarsus to be the first missionary in order to glorify Jesus and demonstrate His redemptive power. God always has a purpose and a plan in the choices He makes. The greatest “Odd Couple” is Jesus and you.
Sometimes, God uses an unlikely leader to bring deliverance to His people. In today’s message, Pastor Bill recounts the story of Paul and the Roman general, Claudius. Claudius saves Paul’s life on four occasions and eventually allows him to address his citizens. Because of this, Paul can share his testimony with lost people. God offers us protection through various means, including our government. We may not agree with all they do, but we should remember to be thankful for this provision by God.
Jesus knows how to show up in our lives when we think everything is lost. Today, Pastor Bill teaches about Paul and how, amidst his struggles and persecution, God provided him with help. We should not be dismayed but remain faithful in delivering the gospel, leaving the results in God's hands. The number of converts is not the goal; rather, our faithfulness. God even sent a Roman general to assist Paul during difficult times. He knows the next chapter of our lives and will make a way for us, too.
If you are a follower of Christ, it can be quite confusing to understand how some people can be so against the church and God. He’s the greatest thing that ever was, is, and could be. How could they not want that? Well, in today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that just as the “aroma” of Christ is enticing to those who believe in Him, it’s equally as pungent to those who don’t. However, as you know, once they get a taste of the goodness of Christ, they can’t get enough. It becomes a source of life.
When sharing the Gospel, there are many tools you can use. You can hand out tracks or share the ABCs of salvation, but the most powerful tool in your belt is sharing your testimony. There was a point when you did not know Christ, and now you do. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that sharing your testimony shows people that there was a time when you were just as lost and confused as they are, but Jesus called out to you, and you were rescued from yourself. Let your testimony be a powerful tool that can change hearts.
Landscaping can provide a lot of mixed emotions. After spending so much money and so many hours full of sweat and a sore back, you step back and see… something a little underwhelming. It seems like all that hard work was a waste until next spring gives you the most beautiful yard you’ve ever had. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that sharing the Gospel may give you underwhelming results at times, but you are planting seeds that God will grow into the most beautiful thing.
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