PLEASE NOTE - Pastor Bill uses the New International Version of the Bible, so scroll down on Bible link to select the second choice
4/5/25
Grand Opening of Surfers Chapel Scriptures: John 1:1-5; John 1:14; John 1:18; James 5:14-16; John 14:12-14; Acts 1:3-5; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 8:14-17; Acts 10:38-48
4/12/25
Are you brave enough to go…to attempt the impossible…to share your faith?
Eddie Would Go Scriptures: John 15:13; Matthew 16:13-21; Matthew 16:22-23; Matthew 26:43-46; Romans 5:6-8; John 14:6
4/19/25
Does the thought of death terrify you? Are you afraid of dying?
No Fear Scriptures: Matthew 27:11-14; Matthew 27:15-23; Matthew 27:57-66; Matthew 28:1-10; Matthew 28:11-15; Matthew 28:16-20; Romans 10:9-10; 1 Peter 1:3-4; John 5:24-25; Romans 6:20-23; Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 27:11-14; Matthew 27:15-23
4/26/25
How do you persevere during difficult struggles? Do you lack trust that God can get you through?
No Limits Scriptures: Psalm 78:40-42; Numbers 11:21-23; Philippians 4:12-13; Philippians 4:19; Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 50:10; Matthew 7:7-11; Mark 6:4-6; Proverbs 18:21; Isaiah 43:18-19; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:4; Matthew 6:25-33; Matthew 19:26; Numbers 11:21-23; Philippians 4:12-13; Philippians 4:19; Proverbs 10:22; Psalm 50:10
5/3/25
Parallels between the History of Surfing and the History of God’s People. Learn how to experience true freedom from the slavery of life.
Duke Kahanamoku Lessons in History Scriptures: Exodus 3:1-12; Acts 1:4-8; Exodus 7:17-21; Exodus 8:1-6; Exodus 8:16-17; Exodus 8:20-24; Exodus 9:1-6; Exodus 9:8-10; Exodus 9:13-26; Exodus 10:3-6; Exodus 10:12-15; Exodus 10:21-23; Exodus 11:1-6
5/10/25
God shapes people. A shaper shapes a rough board into a great surfboard. God, the Master Shaper, does this as we learn to use the tools He provides.
Shaping Boards, Shaping Lives Scriptures: Romans 8:28-29; Philippians 3:20-21; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 14:16-17; Philippians 3:20-21
5/17/25
Laird let his light shine. Are shining the love of Jesus brightly? Are ready to share the love of Jesus with the lost ones in your life?
Laird and the Lord Scriptures: Matthew 16:24-27; Luke 12:13–21; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Proverbs 11:28; 2 Peter 3:9
6/7/25
How can we be joyful when bad stuff happens? We are at war! Are you prepared?
Joy of Surfing Joy of the Lord Scriptures: John 10:10; Nehemiah 8:10; Nehemiah 8:10 in the Amplified Version: “for the joy of the LORD is your strength and your stronghold.”Galatians 2:20; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 12:2; Ephesians 6:10-18; Psalm 23:4; John 8:44; 1 Timothy 6:6; (1 Timothy 6:6 in the Amplified version: “But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God].”) Romans 8:31-39; John 8:31-32; John 3:16-18; 1 John 5:4-5
6/7/21/25
Do you fully trust in all the Lord’s promises? Are you confident that He will do what He promises He will do?
Being Confident Scriptures: Philippians 4:19; Numbers 13:1-3; Numbers 13:17-25; Numbers 13:26-33; Numbers 14:1-35; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:4-6; Romans 8:28; Psalm 9:10; Psalm 28:7; Joshua 1:9; Romans 15:13; Hebrews 4:14-16; Jeremiah 29:11
6/28/25
We all have an inclination to disobey God. How do we handle this internal conflict? How can we be overcomers?
Don’t Get Snaked Scriptures: Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-24; 2 Corinthians 2:11; Romans 8:9; Revelation 12:9; John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 1 Peter 5:8; James 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:6; Philippians 4:19; James 4:7; 1 John 5:4-5
7/5/25
God has given us freewill. Are you serving God or joining the crowd?
Avoid the Crowds Scriptures: Matthew 5:1-2; Matthew 7:13-14; Matthew 7:21-23; John 16:12-15; John 10:7-18; Hebrews 9:22; Luke 13:22-28; 2 Peter 3:9; John 3:16-18
7/12/25
Are you too busy to build a relationship with God? How do you create a place to be with God? Is prioritizing your time with Him important to you?
Your Secret Spot Scriptures: John 10:27-28; Isaiah 40:31; Titus 1:8; Mark 1:35; Matthew 14:22-23; Luke 5:15-16; Psalm 5:3; Matthew 6:5-6; John 10:27-28; Isaiah 40:31; Titus 1:8; Mark 1:35; Matthew 14:22-23; Luke 5:15-16; Psalm 5:3; Matthew 6:5-6
7/19/25
How do I share the Love of Jesus? How to be a good listener. How to offer comfort and pray for others more effectively?
Surf Speak and Christianese Scriptures: Romans 5:20-21; Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Matthew 6:33; Luke 10:27; Matthew 5:16; James 2:26; Philippians 4:6-7; Proverbs 18:21; Luke 6:31; John 4:9; John 4:10; John 4:13-14; John 4:16; John 4:17-18; Psalm 119:10
7/26/25
How to be a better friend. Is your love of others evident? Are you extending God’s friendship to others?
Surfer Friends Christian Friends Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47; Proverbs 17:17; Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Proverbs 27:17; Psalm 119:63; Malachi 3:16; Matthew 18:20; Psalm 41:5-9; Psalm 55:12-14; Psalm 55:20-21; John 15:9-15; 1 Peter 1:22; John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:19-21; Matthew 25: 40; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14
8/2/25
How do I have the abundant life? Blessings are available if we don’t give up - blessings of good surf and blessings for abundance, but sometimes we just have to wait.
It’s Flat! Waiting for Waves: A.W. Tozer: “Problems patiently endured will work for our spiritual perfecting. They harm us only when we resist them or endure them unwillingly.”
Scriptures: Lamentations 3:25-26; Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 25:4-5; Psalm 27:14; 1 Samuel 12:16; Psalm 40:1-3; Galatians 6:9; Matthew 11:28; Exodus 14:14; Isaiah 30:18; Hebrews 6:13-15; Psalm 130:5
8/9/25
Wipeouts happen to surfers. It’s part of the surfer’s life. How are wipeouts a part of everyday life? How does God take care of us.
Wipeout Scriptures: Romans 8:28; Romans 8:31-32; Genesis 37:2-35; Genesis 50:20
8/16/25
How to avoid pollution. What is pollution? How can we protect ourselves from anti-God pollutions? Forgiveness and restoration are possible.
Pollution Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Exodus 12:1-8; Exodus 12:9-13; Exodus 12:14; Exodus 12:15-20; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
8/23/25
Solutions to protect myself from spiritual contamination? What is spiritual contamination?
Pollution Part 2 - E.Coli & Compromise Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 5:6; 2 Samuel 11:1-2; 2 Samuel 11:3-4; Exodus 20:17; 2 Samuel 11:5; 2 Samuel 11:6-13; 2 Samuel 11:14-25; 2 Samuel 11:26-27; 2 Samuel 12:1-12; 2 Samuel 12:13-14; Proverbs 4:20-27; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Peter 5:9
8/30/25
What is spiritual pollution? What are signs of spiritual contamination? How to please Father God.
Pollution Part 3: People and Contamination Scriptures: Genesis 1:31; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 5:1-2; Ephesians 5:3-7; Ephesians 5:8-17; Colossians 3:1-2; Colossians 3:3; Colossians 3:4; Colossians 3:5-10; 1 Corinthians 15:33
9/6/25
How to fight spiritual pollution. 4 solutions to fight pollution.
Pollution Part 4: Fighting Against It Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:33; Psalm 119:9; (The Amplified Bible) - Psalm 119:9; Psalm 119:10 -11; Jeremiah 17:9; Psalm 119:12 -16; Romans 12:2; John 17:16 -17; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Titus 3:3 -7; (The Amplified Bible) - Titus 3:7; Hebrews 9:14 -15; Psalm 51:10 -12
9/13/25
How to fight spiritual pollution daily.
Pollution Part 5: The Daily Battle Scriptures: Matthew 6:34; Genesis 6:5-14; Genesis 9:8-17; Genesis 9:18-21; Matthew 6:9-13; 1 John 4:4
9/20/25
Do you struggle with anxiety, anxious thoughts or worry?
Pollution Part 6: Anxious & Worldly Cares Scriptures: Mark 4:7; Mark 4:18-19; Mark 4:18-19 from the Amplified Bible - ”And the ones sown among the thorns are others who hear the Word; then the cares and anxieties of the world and distractions of the age, and the pleasure and delight and false glamour and deceitfulness of riches, and the craving and passionate desire for other things creep in and choke and suffocate the Word, and it becomes fruitless.”; Luke 8:7; Luke 8:14; Luke 8:14 from the Amplified Bible. - “And as for what fell among the thorns, these are [the people] who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked and suffocated with the anxieties and cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen (come to maturity and perfection).”; Matt 6:25-33; Philippians 4:6-7; Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 7:9-11; Luke 8:14; Deuteronomy 8:10-18; Ecclesiastes 5:19; Proverbs 23:5; Psalm 62:10; Luke 12:13-21; Luke 8:15; 1 Timothy 6:6.
9/27/25
Have you ever struggled with unforgiveness?
Pollution Part 7: Unforgiveness Scriptures Ephesians 4:30-32; Job 2:9; Job 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; Romans 12:21; Matthew 6:14-15; Luke 23:34; Philippians 4:12; Philippians 4:13
10/4/25
Have you ever doubted or struggled with Christian unbelief?
Scriptures from “Pollution – Part 8 Doubt and Unbelief”
John 17:1-5; John 17:13-19; John 17:20-21; John 16:33; Hebrews 11:1; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 8:5-13; Mark 9:14-18; Mark 9:19; Mark 9:20-23; Mark 9:24; Mark 9:25-29; Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:13; James 5:14-15; Psalms 30:5; Hebrews 3:12; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Hebrews 3:13; Hebrews 3:14; Hebrews 3:15-19
Bob Dylan Song Quotation -”Now there’s spiritual warfare, and flesh and blood breaking down. You’ve either got faith or you’ve got unbelief and there ain’t no neutral ground. The enemy is subtle, how be it we are so deceived when the truth’s in our hearts and we still don’t believe?”
10/11/25
Do you know how to give God the highest respect and esteem that He deserves?
Scriptures from Pollution Part 9: Lack of Reverence
Proverbs 9:10; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Proverbs 16:6; Proverbs 19:23; Proverbs 22:4; John 15:14-15; Psalm 111:1-10
10/18/25
Have you been hurt by words or have you hurt someone else with your words?
Scriptures from Pollution Part 10: Tainted Speech
James 3:2-6; James 3:7-8; James 3:9-10; James 3:11-12; Matt 12:33; Matt 12:34; Matt 12:35; Matt 12:36-37; Leviticus 19:16; Psalm 101:5; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Matthew 7:12; Isaiah 6:5-8