Pastor Bill's sermon explores the story of Stephen from Acts 5-7, using the metaphor of dot matrix images that reveal hidden pictures when viewed with proper focus. Pastor Bill emphasizes how Stephen, despite facing persecution and martyrdom, maintained his focus on God's eternal purposes rather than being overwhelmed by immediate circumstances. Stephen's story demonstrates how believers can see b...  Read More

Sometimes the most extraordinary moments begin on the most ordinary days. This truth comes alive in Acts chapter 3, where we witness the first miracle performed by Jesus' followers after Pentecost - a powerful reminder that God often breaks into our daily routines with divine purpose. Peter and John were simply following their daily routine, heading to the temple for the 3 PM prayer time. It seeme...  Read More

Pastor Bill's sermon focuses on the first miracle performed by Jesus' followers after Pentecost, found in Acts 3:1-10. Pastor emphasizes how God breaks into our ordinary routines to accomplish extraordinary things. Peter and John, on their way to prayer at 3 PM, encounter a man crippled from birth at the temple gate called Beautiful. Instead of giving money, Peter declares 'Silver or gold I do not...  Read More

The Book of Acts isn't just ancient history—it's a living document that shows us how God continues to move powerfully today. We are still living in the Book of Acts, with the same opportunity to partner with the Holy Spirit and witness God's supernatural work in our generation. When Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:4, He wasn't asking them to sit passively. The Greek ...  Read More

This sermon explores the second chapter of Acts and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Dr. Bill Shuler emphasizes that the Book of Acts is ongoing today, and believers can partner with the Holy Spirit to see God move powerfully. The message focuses on the difference between passive waiting and active expectation of God's movement. At Pentecost, 120 followers gathered in unity when the Hol...  Read More

A shocking statistic reveals that the average churchgoer hears 4,000 sermons, sings 20,000 songs, participates in 8,000 public prayers, yet leads zero people to Jesus. This isn't meant as condemnation, but as a wake-up call to the incredible power available to every believer through the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts chronicles the acts of early followers of Jesus - and it's a book that continues t...  Read More

This sermon focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit for witnessing and evangelism, drawing from Acts 1:1-11. Dr. Shuler challenges the congregation to move beyond passive church attendance to active witnessing, emphasizing that the average churchgoer hears thousands of sermons but leads zero people to Jesus.The message explores Jesus' ascension and His command to wait for the Holy Spirit's power b...  Read More

Easter represents the most powerful truth in human history - that God walked this earth, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. This resurrection isn't just a historical event to commemorate once a year; it's the foundation of a living hope that transforms how we face every challenge in life. The resurrection of Jesus Christ offers more than just hope for eternity - it provides what Scripture ...  Read More

This Easter sermon focuses on the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection and the living hope it provides to believers. Dr. Bill Shuler emphasizes that the resurrection of Jesus Christ offers not just future hope for eternal life, but present hope for all circumstances we face in life. He contrasts a society without belief in the afterlife (symbolized by 'Acirema' - America spelled backwards) ...  Read More

As we approach Easter, we find ourselves in one of the most significant weeks in Christian history - Holy Week. This journey begins with Palm Sunday, a day of celebration and triumph, but it leads to something far deeper than surface-level festivities. It calls us to examine our level of commitment to Christ and challenges us to move beyond mere involvement to true dedication. The phrase "set like...  Read More

Pastor Bill delivers a Palm Sunday message titled 'Set Like Flint,' drawing from Isaiah 50:7 and Jesus' resolute determination to go to Jerusalem for the crucifixion. He contrasts being merely 'involved' versus being truly 'committed' to Christ, using illustrations like Pokemon hunters and kamikaze pilots to emphasize the difference. The sermon explores the week of contrasts from Palm Sunday's cel...  Read More

Water appears over 1,500 times in the Bible as imagery and symbolism, making it one of the most significant metaphors for understanding God's presence and provision in our lives. From creation to baptism, from desert springs to flowing rivers, water reveals profound truths about our relationship with God and our spiritual journey. Our bodies are 60% water, with our hearts and brains being 73% wate...  Read More