Walnut Creek Altoona - Sermons

Join us again this week as we continue our series on Genesis, continuing with chapter 25 verses 19-34. This week we meet Jacob and Esau. Two brothers who show us what happens when we despise the promises of God.Esau gives away his birthright for a bowl of stew. Jacob seizes it through manipulation. This story is about the contrast between shortsightedness and faith, self-reliance and grace, human failure and God's sovereign plan.We've all been like Esau. We've all been like Jacob. But the good news is, Jesus shares his birthright with those who believe.

Join us again this week as we continue our series on Genesis with a sermon on Genesis chapter 25 verses 1-18.With the death of Abraham, Genesis 25 marks a major transition in the story of Scripture and in the story of God's redemptive plan. This chapter may look like a list of names and funerals, but beneath the surface is a powerful reflection on promises fulfilled, nations born, sons sent away, and a life well lived in faith. We close the book on Abraham's life and begin the next chapter with Isaac and Jacob.Abraham lived a full life of patient, persevering faith. The question is: will we?

Join us this with for another sermon on Genesis, continuing where we left off with the meeting of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis chapter 24 verses 28-67.Here we find one of the most beautiful and complete love stories in the Bible that shows us how God leads our lives and what it means to have a Godly and faithful character. We pick up the story with Rebekah's answer to Isaac, and follow the love story to the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. Whether you're single, dating, married, or raising children, this story gives timeless insight into what to pursue—and what to avoid—in godly relationships.For more information on Walnut Creek Church - Altoona visit us at wcaltoona.org

Join us again this week as we continue our series on Genesis, with chapter 24 verses 1-27. We look at how this story is an illustration of how God works through his people, and how that work takes sacrifice, risk, and initiative by us as Christians.Genesis 24 is a complete short story embedded in the bigger story of God's redemption. In this first half, we follow Abraham's trusted servant on a dangerous 900 mile journey to find a wife for Isaac. In this sermon we'll cover:Why this journey mattered so much to the promises of GodHow to walk by faith when the outcome is unknown7 timeless principles for doing God's work todayWhy God uses people to fulfill His eternal missionHow to live a life that echoes into eternityYou can visit Walnut Creek Church - Altoona at wcaltoona.org

Join us as we launch into our newest sermon series on Genesis, continuing where we left off with chapter 23, verses 1-20. In this chapter, Abraham faces the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Sarah. And while this chapter may seem like a random, obscure negotiation for land, it's actually one of the most profound acts of faith in the Old Testament. Abraham puts faith in God's promises, trusting in a future he can't see yet, but one he knows will come to pass because he has seen what God has already done.Abraham only owned a cave and a field, but he lived like heaven was his true homeland. We're called to do the same.

Prayer is the lifeline of the Christian life.Join us again this week as we finish our sermon series of Acts and the beginning of the church with the final pillar of the early church: devotion to prayer. We don't just see prayer mentioned—we see a church saturated in it. From house meetings to prison breaks, from fearful doubt to faithful dependence, Acts shows us that ordinary people were transformed by extraordinary communion with God.God still moves through prayer today. Not because our prayers are perfect, but because He is faithful.

Join us again this week for another sermon on Acts chapter 2 as we look at the first Christian church, which was not a denomination or institution, but a family of believers marked by sacrificial love, shared meals, and unshakable joy.The first church didn't grow because of strategy, marketing, or promotions. It grew because people saw a supernatural love and wanted in.Walnut Creek Church is located in Altoona, Iowa.

How did a group of 120 believers ignite a gospel movement that spread across the entire world? The answer lies in one word: devotion.Join us again this week for another sermon on Acts chapter 2. This time we learn how the early church devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and how that same devotion fuels an unshakable church today.If you've ever felt dry, distant, or weak in your faith, this sermon will remind you of the transforming, stabilizing, and empowering force of Scripture in the life of a believer.

Join us this week as we launch our newest sermon series examining the birth of the church, using Acts chapter 2 as our guide. Everyone loves a good origin story. But no startup, sketch, or garage project compares to the launch of the global Church in Acts 2.We'll explore the moment of Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit, as well as Peter's bold gospel proclamation to the crowd that called for the death of Jesus.This is more than Church history. This is our story.Walnut Creek Church is located in Altoona, Iowa. To learn more visit wcaltoona.org

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John continuing with chapter 8 verses 21 through 29. We learn what it truly means to miss Jesus, which oddly enough can happen even while searching for a Savior. Using John 8, we explore the tragic irony that the very people praying for the Messiah's arrival were face-to-face with Him and yet they didn't even recognize Him. Jesus warns the crowd that unless they believe “I AM”, they will die in their sins. Walnut Creek Church is located in Altoona, Iowa. To learn more visit us at https://www.wcaltoona.org.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 8 verses 12-20. We examine what Jesus really meant when he said, "I am the light of the world". We unpack the scientific mystery of light, the biblical symbolism behind it, and the profound truth that Jesus came to inform us, but more importantly transform us. We examine why Jesus' statement would have shocked His audience, challenged the elites, and why it still shines today.Walnut Creek Church is located in Altoona, Iowa. To learn more visit us at https://www.wcaltoona.org.

Join us again this week as we explore one of the most debated passages in the Bible. We continue our series of the Gospel of John with chapter 7 verse 53 to chapter 8 verse 11, the story of the woman caught in adultery. We look at why this passage is bracketed in many Bibles and how we can trust that the New Testament we have today is truly the word of God. More importantly we'll examine how this story reveals Jesus's heart. He confronts real guilt, extends radical grace, and calls us to a renewed life.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 40-52. We look at how the examples of the Pharisees and Nicodemus illustrate how Jesus both divides and transforms people.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John continuing with Chapter 7, verses 37 through 40. We examine what Jesus means when he says he is the living water for us to drink from.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 25 through 36.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 10-24.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 1-9.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 6 verses 60-71. We look at the different ways people respond to Jesus.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John continuing with chapter 6 verses 41 through 50.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 6 verses 30-40. We look at the first of Jesus' "I am" statements and what exactly he means when he calls himself the bread of life.

Join us this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 6 verses 22 through 29. We look at the work of God, and how we can work hard for God in our lives as Christians.

Join us again this week as we continue our look at the Gospel of John with a sermon on chapter 6 verses 16-21. We examine four surprises included in the story of Jesus walking on water, as well as what this infamous miracle can tell us about our own relationship with him.

Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 6 verses 1-15. We look at the miracle of Jesus feeding thousands of people and how that is a sign of who he is and how he provides.

Join us for another sermon this week at Walnut Creek Altoona on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 5 verses 31-47. We look at belief in Jesus, and reasons that people reject him as their Lord and savior. We also examine what is means to believe the Bible, as well as what it means to love God.

Join us for another sermon this week on the Gospel of John, continuing with John Chapter 5 verses 31 to 47. We look at the claim of Jesus to be God and who he put forth as witnesses to that truth.

Join us this week for another sermon on The Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 5, verses 24-29. We look at the claim that Jesus is God and explore exactly how he communicated that, and what we should do with it as Christians.

Join us this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, where we look at chapter 5, verses 17-23. We examine the claim that Jesus made about his relationship to God, the reaction of the Jewish leadership at the time, and how we should react to this claim today as Christians.

Join us this week as we continue our sermon series on The Gospel of John with chapter 5 verses 1 through 16.

Join us this week for our final Easter sermon examining the Gospel of Luke chapter 24, verses 1-12. This time we examine the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and why we can be confident that it happened. We'll also look at what it means for us as Christians.

Join us this week as we continue our Easter series with a sermon about Luke 23 verses 32-43, in which Jesus is crucified between two criminals. We examine the tragedy of the cross, and what we should feel about it as Christians.

Join us this week as we begin our Easter series with a sermon about Luke 23 verses 13-25, in which Pontius Pilate offers the crowd a choice between letting the son of God or a murderer go free. We look at how this moment reflects the heart of the Gospel, and how we can apply it to our lives.

Join us this week as we gather to continue our study of Romans with Chapter 16 verses 1-27. We look at what it takes to build a healthy church, using Paul's conclusion to one of the greatest letters in the Bible as our guide.

Join us this week as we continue our study of the Bible with Romans chapter 15, verses 14-33. We examine Paul's comments about the church in Rome and how he encouraged them, and how that translates to our own church and ministry today.

Join us again this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with chapter 15, verses 7-13. We examine the glory of God and how important it is for us as a church to be unified in order to glorify Him.

Join us again this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with Chapter 15 verses 1-6. We examine the call as Christians to love our neighbors, especially those within the church, and how we can do that when we may have differing convictions.

Join us this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with Chapter 14 verses 13-23. We examine how to navigate convictions within the church and within our lives as Christians.

Join us this week as we look at Romans Chapter 14 verses 1-12 and what Paul has to say about keeping unity within the church when many of us may have different convictions about exactly how we live a Christian life.

Join us this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with Chapter 13, verses 8-14. We examine how love is an unpaid debt, the fulfillment of the law, and how it relates to salvation, along with Paul's call to action for Christians concerning love.

Join us this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with chapter 13 verses 1-7. We examine the role of government authority as given by God, and how it is designed to work in our lives.

Join us again this week as we continue our Bible study of Romans with Chapter 12 verses 17-21. We will examine how we should respond when someone does evil to us, why we should love and serve our enemies, and how we can love our enemies.

Join us for another week of our Bible study of Romans, continuing with Chapter 12 verses 1-8. We look at True Worship, and True Thinking. How do we define them? What are their characteristics? What do they look like in our lives? What should they look like in our lives? And how do they relate to how we see ourselves?

There are two ways to live your life. Join us this week as we look at both through our Bible study of Romans, continuing with Chapter 12, verses 1-2.

Join us this week for a Christmas Bible study as we look at the story of Jesus' birth from the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 8-20.

Join us this week for a Christmas Bible study as we look at the story of Jesus' birth from the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1-7.