Book By Book
The Perseverance of Job Part 1
May 3, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
A lot happened to Job in The Bible, and that is an understatement. He lost everything because God let him be tested by Satan to see if he would remain faithful. Today, Pastor Bill is going to show you what happened to Job when he demanded dialogue with God. Job gets the answers that he was asking for. But you can see his perseverance in coming before God because he knew where to turn in hard times. He remained faithful to God through it all, despite being confused for a while in the process.
The Wonder of Wonderful Part 3
May 2, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
God is so far above man’s ability to comprehend or understand that we can never truly know Him in His fullness. We can just learn about what He says about Himself and us, and the world around us, but never fully comprehending His ways. Today, Pastor Bill’s going to show you the questions God asked Job to prove that truly no one is greater than God. No creature that exists or law in place or planet in space can compare with God. It’s because of Him that it all has existence in the first place.
The Wonder of Wonderful Part 2
May 1, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Science continues to give us more and more research and data to explain all possible things in the physical world. Technology makes volumes of information accessible to almost anyone. But no matter how much we learn and achieve, it never will end in us fully comprehending God and His ways. Pastor Bill’s going to encourage you today to keep that sense of wonder for God. Remember that you can’t know all there is to know about Him. That’s why He’s God. He is good, and He is higher than us.
The Wonder of Wonderful Part 1
April 30, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
When things got hard for Job, he knew where to go to get the strength and encouragement he needed. He looked up. He knew God was the source of all of his fortune already. On his own, he would have had nothing, but, as Pastor Bill’s going to point out in today’s message, Job actually had everything. He kept his eyes on God and trusted in Him to get him through the trials he was facing. He knew, like we should, too, that God won’t put us through anything that He can’t get us through in the first place.
Vacation Planner Jesus or Sovereign King Part 3
April 29, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Looking back at the times in the past when God has moved through you or came through for you or blessed you is important to remember when you’re facing new trials in the present. He’s more to Christians than just a means to material wealth or fame. In fact, as Pastor Bill’s going to point out today, it’s usually quite the opposite. Following God can be hard, and even bring hard times to you, but there’s always good to be found in any situation in God’s timing if you keep your focus on Him.
Vacation Planner Jesus or Sovereign King Part 2
April 26, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
How do you live your life for Christ? Is it evident that He’s Who your hope is in for eternity? Does your life look different than those around you that haven’t been touched by Jesus yet? Today, Pastor Bill’s going to show you that Job’s life looked a lot different, even when his blessings were taken away. He continued to praise God and showed that He was much more to Job than just a way to acquire material blessings here on earth. Job had complete faith and trust in God for everything, including eternity.
Vacation Planner Jesus or Sovereign King Part 1
April 25, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
While you’re living on the earth, there’s one thing your focus should be on. There’s one place you should keep in mind in every decision you make. Today, Pastor Bill’s going to remind you that God is so much more than just the blessing you can get out of Him. He’s the ultimate source of joy and peace in your heart, and He alone can give you eternal life with Him in Heaven. He should be a part of all areas of your life, not just when times get hard or you need His help to afford that next vacation.
Making Sense of The Bible Part 3
April 24, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Always be looking for Jesus. He’s there, in the Scriptures, throughout the entire Word of God. You just have to look. Remember Him when you’re reading, no matter where, and see if you can connect it to Jesus. Today, Pastor Bill’s going to show you how Jesus is the central focus of not only The Gospels but the entire Bible! Everything before Him foreshadows His coming, and everything after talks about what He did and about Him coming back to earth someday. He’s there, and He’s everywhere.
Making Sense of The Bible Part 2
April 23, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
You can’t put a price on wisdom. Through wisdom, you can discern The Bible and find the application for each part of your life: wisdom to seek God when you face anything you’re unsure of or need more wisdom for. Today, Pastor Bill’s going to remind you to use wisdom in reading The Bible to see all of the ways it points to Jesus. It points to Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross how He lived and the fulfilled prophecies about Him, and it’s through wisdom you can fully understand and apply it all.
Making Sense of The Bible Part 1
April 22, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Everything in The Bible backs itself up, and everything points to Jesus, from the Old Testament to the New. When you go through The Bible yourself, remember to keep Jesus in mind. Remember how He lived, what His sacrifice was about, and the compassion He had for others. As Pastor Bill’s going to show you today, it’s the best way to understand what you’re reading. Jesus should be your focus all day long: when you read Scriptures, when you’re at work, school, at home, and anywhere else.
Faithful Friends, Foolish Counselors Part 3
April 19, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Have you ever tried to counsel a friend going through a tough time, and quoted a bit of Scripture that maybe only seemed slightly relevant? Pastor Bill warns you to be careful in those kinds of situations. If you begin to take Scripture out of context and apply it to situations where it doesn’t belong or make sense, you can do more harm than good, even though you’re using good tools. Instead, use the wisdom that you have gained from Scripture, and ask the Lord to give you the words to say.
Faithful Friends, Foolish Counselors Part 2
April 18, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Have you met a Christian leader who is always trying to come up with logical explanations for your problems? Although they have good intentions, they are glossing over the most important influence in Christian life: God. The Lord sustains His people through means that are only sometimes understandable by humans. Pastor Bill advises you to seek a leader who recognizes the works of God in your life and encourages you to seek the Lord for the provision and answers you need to make it through.
Faithful Friends, Foolish Counselors Part 1
April 17, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Do you wish that you could have an easy, carefree life? Well, following Jesus may not be the best choice for you. You have the promise of an eternal reward once you reach the end of your life, but following Jesus almost guarantees that you’ll face more challenges in life. If those challenges don’t come from people around you, they will often come in the form of spiritual attacks from the enemy. However, Pastor Bill reminds you to praise God always and allow Him to raise you up and carry you through.
Blessed be the name of the Lord Part 3
April 16, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
There are so many spiritual forces waging war around us, but we don’t even notice. Angels and demons are fighting for influence over your life, and that can contribute to why you may feel overwhelmed or confused by the circumstances of your life. However, Pastor Bill encourages you in today’s message to keep the faith and be courageous. Don’t let your testimony be harmed by the negative things going on around you, but instead let them refine your story, and increase the power of your testimony.
Blessed be the name of the Lord Part 2
April 15, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm
Did you know that the devil is jealous of you? Because of your faith in Jesus, you have become a target of the armies of Hell, because you have what they will never have: the hope of salvation. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches about how Satan knew about Job’s blessings and was set free to torture Job and try to strip away his faith. Just like Job, you will face times when the enemy tempts you to turn away from God. Take those challenges as opportunities to renew your faith in Him.