Sermons on Bill Wilson:

God's Answers To Our Questions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 9, 2008

We can’t change our circumstances but we can change how we respond to them by looking at the God of Nature and the Nature of God.

God’s Answers to Our Questions Job 38-42 Rev. Brian Bill 3/9/08 I don’t travel much but I did have the opportunity this week to fly to Tulsa to be with my friend Ray Pritchard while he spoke at a pastor’s conference. Flying is not my favorite mode of transportation but I didn’t have much choice. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Free - Not Guilty

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 11, 2008

We are not condemned because Jesus paid the price.

Text: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.” According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “condemn” has a number of meanings: 1. to express disapproval – denounce 2. to judge to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Conquering Christians Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2007

Using a Q&A format, we will see that God protects us, provides for us, purifies us, prays for us and preserves us.

Conquering Christians Romans 8:31-37 Rev. Brian Bill 8/26/07 www.pontiacbible.org 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 26, 2007

This message deals with becoming a new creation.

Text: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (v. 17). How can a person become a new creation? How do old things pass away? What things become new? The answers to these questions lie in the process of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From A Lockdown Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2007

I’m drawing out eight lessons from a lockdown as a result of what happened at our local high school when weapons were discovered.

The Certainty of No Separation: Lessons from a Lockdown Romans 8:38-39 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/07 Pontiac made not only the national headlines this week, we even became international news. We could have been named in the same sentence as Columbine or Virginia Tech but thankfully a tragedy was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Binding Adhesive

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007

This sermon deals with the element of love which holds us together.

It’s a Charles Schultz classic. Linus has just told Lucy that he plans to become a doctor. Lucy stops skipping rope to offer her usual constructive criticism: “That’s a big laugh! You could never be a doctor! You know why?” Then, as she turns to skipping rope again, she offers her acid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship Is A Verb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 9, 2007

God more concerned with how we worship outside the sanctuary than we are.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 Rev. Brian Bill 9/9/07 www.pontiacbible.org There are a lot of hot topics to choose from today. Last week we focused on “Lessons from a Lockdown” as a result of what happened at PTHS and this week Dwight Township High School was evacuated because of a bomb scare. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Routines - Customs - Practices

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007

This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Place Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2007

We serve because we’re surrendered and we sing out of submissive hearts.

The Place of Music in Worship Psalm 145-150 Rev. Brian Bill 9/16/07 www.pontiacbible.org [Video ends. A few announcements are made, then begin sermon. Jeff starts to tune guitar and begins sound checks.] J: Check, check, hey can I get some more vocals in my monitor? B: [Brian turns around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Real Worship Wars Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007

The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipping When You Don't Want To Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2007

In order to move from pain to praise, follow the example of Habakkuk.

Worshipping When You Don’t Want To Habakkuk 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/30/07 www.pontiacbible.org Welcome/Announcements/Offering Opening Song: “Trading My Sorrows” Singing Interrupted by Questions * Why does God seem so far away? * When will He do something for me? * Why did He take away my ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Future-Tense Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2007

A first-person narrative sermon. Let’s practice praising here because that’s what we’ll be doing there.

Future-tense Worship Revelation 4-5 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/07 www.pontiacbible.org When the word got out this week that I was only going to preach for ten minutes several people made fun of me. One dear woman said, “He can’t preach less than 45 minutes!” I’ve heard that others wanted to make bets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Not In Error...? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 14, 2007

Jesus wants to know...Do you know it? Do you show it?

“Are You Not in Error…?” Mark 12:24 Rev. Brian Bill 10/14/07 www.pontiacbible.org A father and son went fishing one day and while they were out in their boat, the boy suddenly became curious about the world around him and started asking questions. He asked his father, “Dad, what makes this boat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover - God Edition

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007

God was into extreme makeovers before extreme makeovers were cool - not leaving us how He found us when He saved us.

Extreme Makeover – God Edition TCF Sermon September 9, 2007 Change is big business on TV these days. TV’s love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with change. You have interior and exterior design programs on TV, that transform an ugly home, or an ugly room, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational