Beyond Sunday Morning.

In a world that constantly shouts "notice me," there's a profound biblical principle that turns everything upside down. The secret to true influence isn't self-promotion or demanding recognition—it's humility. Matthew 23:12 reveals a powerful truth: "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." This is the opposite of how the world operates, but...

In our highly mobile, achievement-focused society, we've lost something essential - the power of genuine community. While we may have hundreds of social media connections, studies show that most people today have only one to four close friends. This isolation is particularly pronounced in busy metropolitan areas where we're constantly rushing from one obligation to another. The wisdom of Ecclesias...

Pastor Bill delivered a message about the importance of community and relationships in our Christian lives. He emphasized that while society has become increasingly isolated, believers are called to walk through life together as a spiritual family. Drawing from the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 who needed four friends to carry him to Jesus, Pastor Bill illustrated how we all need others to ...

Being a Christian involves much more than simply praying a prayer and waiting for eternity. We are called to be a people who actively live out our faith in meaningful ways that advance God's kingdom. This calling requires us to seek first the kingdom of God, trusting that when we prioritize His purposes, everything else falls into proper alignment. Matthew 6:33 reminds us to "seek first the kingdo...

Christian identity goes beyond simply praying a sinner's prayer. This week's sermon focuses on what it means to be 'a called people' in 2026. Pastor Bill outlines seven key characteristics of called people: being people of prayer, faith, and the Word (previously covered), and then introduces four new principles - obedience, being filled with the Holy Spirit, generosity, and service. Seeking first ...