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Abraham and Sarah were married for over 100 years, and in Genesis 23, we witness Abraham dealing with the death of his wife and how the first land owned in the Promised Land was not a city, but a tomb.
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Prayer is an important part of the Christian life as shown in the early church. The patterns we see then are meant to be carried into today. 1. Pray together- Praying together deepens our fellowship and relationships with one anotherHelps you be more consistent2. Pray in all circumstancesBook of Acts examples: In waiting, In decision making, In persecution and suffering, In commissioning, For healings and miracles, When leaving one another, In danger and trialsTheir pattern was to turn to God in all circumstances3. Pray at set times- The pattern of the Jews were to pray three times a day (Acts 3:1; Acts 10:9; Daniel 6:10)- Develop the rhythm and habit of praying, not necessarily the length• Morning, noon, evening pattern• Hourly or regular pauses• Using meals as anchors• Driving in the car4. Pray the Scriptures- Let God's Word guide your prayersWhy pray the scriptures?• To protect us from becoming bored and not praying• Because something is going to shape your prayers - let Scripture shape your prayers, not your own feelings or ideas
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.
September 21, 2025 - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22; 18:1-15 Sermon: Laughter and Surprise Moment for Mission: Shepherds Rededication View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-09-21.mp3File Size: 30039 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
What does being devoted to fellowship look like? It is so much more than just feeling positively towards the body of Christ. Dan Rude explains how fellowship is organic and how fellowship is also deliberate and why it mattered in the early church and today! Outline: What is fellowship?1. Fellowship is the fruit of walking in the light (organic)2. Fellowship is actively participating in the life of Christ together (deliberate)Benefits of fellowship1. Maturity in Christ-fellowship is the path to maturity- We need each other to know Christ deeply (Colossians 2:1-3)- How we treat each other is one of the primary ways we serve Jesus (Ephesians 4:15-16)2. Reaching the world for ChristPrioritize Christian fellowship1. Be a great, encouraging friend- Be what the church should be;don't point fingers at others2. Give generously3. Go to church4. Join a Community Group
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.
September 14, 2025 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20 Sermon: Faithfulness Beyond Heroism Moment for Mission: Youth Justice Initiative View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-09-14.mp3File Size: 36011 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
When a baby is born, one of the first things it desires is milk. Likewise, when the church came to be, the first characteristic mentioned is a devotion to God's Word. Pastor Dan Rude explains why Christians are devoted to the word and what it practically looks like.
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.
September 7, 2025 - 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Sermon: Generations of Creativity Moment for Mission: Covenant Sunday View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-09-07.mp3File Size: 29959 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Peter preached a powerful but simple sermon that sparked the transformation of 3,000 lives. Pastor Dan Rude walks us through this powerful message and what it means for us in this day and age.
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Aujourd'hui, nous sommes le 23ème dimanche du temps ordinaire. C'est dimanche. Un jour pour Dieu. Je pense un instant à toute ma journée de dimanche pour la placer sous le regard bienveillant de Dieu. La parole de Dieu qui nous est donnée aujourd'hui est tranchante. J'ouvre mes oreilles pour me laisser interpeller par le Christ. Je demande la grâce de désirer davantage marcher... Chaque jour, retrouvez 12 minutes une méditation guidée pour prier avec un texte de la messe ! A retrouver sur l'application et le site www.prieenchemin.org. Musiques : Sarabanda Book 4 de Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger interprété par Alex McCartney - Toccata - Touched © Creative Commons by-nc-sa license from Magnatunes ; Celui qui veut marcher de Moines de l'abbaye d'En Calcat interprété par Moines de l'abbaye d'En Calcat - Le chant de l'abbaye d'En Calcat © ADF-Bayard Musique.
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
August 31, 2025 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Acts 19:1-10, 23-41 Sermon: People of Mission: The Body of Christ Moment for Mission: Peace & Global Witness Offering View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-08-31.mp3File Size: 29707 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
À 21 ans, il a tout plaqué pour vivre une immersion totale en Chine : six mois d'entraînement intensif avec les moines Shaolin. Entre coups de poings, méditation, découvertes culinaires et anecdotes de voyage, il raconte son quotidien pas comme les autres. C'est un vrai voyage culturel, un parcours de vie inspirant qui montre qu'en solo, tout est possible. Derrière la sueur, les bleus et la discipline, il y a aussi une expatriation temporaire qui transforme profondément. Dans cet épisode nous raconte ses impressions sur la Chine, ce pays culturellement loin de la France. Il nous parle également de tous les enseignements Shaolin et ce que ça lui a apporté en étant parti dans ce contexte à seulement 21 ans. On parle notamment de : - Suivre un programme d'entrainement chez les moines Shaolin - Le quotidien : entre entrainements intense et méditation - Les découvertes culinaires chinoises- Les difficultés physiques- La mentalité ShaolinQue tu sois en quête d'idées pour un beau voyage, curieux de l'expatriation ou simplement avide d'écouter des histoires d'expat et d'expatrier, cet épisode est une plongée unique dans un monde où l'esprit et le corps sont mis à l'épreuve. Alors, prêt pour ce voyage en solo hors du commun ?Bonne écoute ! Pour soutenir le podcast, abonnes toi et met 5 étoiles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Infos utiles :l'école : Kunyu Mountain Shaolin Martial Art Academy Pour découvrir les coulisses du podcast : partir_podcastDisponible à l'écoute sur toutes les plateformes : https://smartlink.ausha.co/partirEt sur YoutubeSi cet épisode t'a plu, tu devrais aussi aimer :https://smartlink.ausha.co/partir/choc-culturel-a-16-ans-partir-a-taiwan-avec-le-rotary-club-chloeHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Jesus' warning in John 8 is one of love and not control. Pastor Dan Rude explains what Jesus means when He said, "I am going to a place you cannot follow."
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.
August 24, 2025 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Scripture: Acts 17:16-34 Sermon: Hannah Landgraf Moment for Mission: Faith & Grace Garden View the full worship service on YouTube sermon_audio_2025-08-24.mp3File Size: 24390 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Light produces growth, reveals the way and makes life on this earth possible. With that in mind, it is not surprising that Jesus compares Himself to the light of the world. Pastor Luke explains what is happening as Jesus is having this conversation and why it matters for us today.
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.
The religious leaders were set on trapping Jesus. One of these traps was recorded in John 8, when the Pharisees brought a woman who had committed adultery before Him. Jesus' response points us to the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, affirms the law of God, and reveals Jesus' heart toward the lost.
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.
Often, the strategy of the world is to shame people out of faithfulness to Christ. This is seen in John 7 as the religious leaders of the day turn to insults to try and dissuade people from believing in Jesus. Pastor Dan Rude encourages us to not be ashamed of the Gospel and gives us a practical step on how to do this.
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.
"If anyone is a thirsty let him come to Me and drink." Why does Jesus say this? Pastor Caleb Thompson explains how Jesus offers a living water, something that can actually satisfy at the deepest level in a way that changes your life.
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.
Pastor Caleb Thompson explains how we see spiritual blindness in Jesus' encounter with the people at the temple during the festival of booths. This spiritual blindness is not limited to back then.
Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 25 through 36.
Jesus enters the festival in secret and in the face of pressure, preaches to in the temple. Pastor Derek Wadle explains what Jesus is trying to communicate to the Jews and how it reveals to us who Jesus is!
Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 10-24.
Why do Jesus' brothers want Jesus to go to Jerusalem? Why does Jesus choose not to go publicly? Pastor Luke Hukee unpacks the opening of John 7 and how Jesus was in tune with the voice of His Father more than the pressures of this world.
Join us again this week for another sermon on the Gospel of John, continuing with chapter 7 verses 1-9.
What does Jesus mean when he talks about eating His flesh and drinking His blood? Pastor Dan Rude explains this passage and how our heart can come to the conclusion, "where else would we go?"
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.
Everyone is going to eat something to be satisfied. In John 6, Jesus is pointing to a hunger that we all have, not a physical hunger but a soul-level hunger. How can we be filled? "I am the bread of life" - proclaims Jesus. Pastor Dan Rude explains what that means, why we need Jesus even to enjoy what we have, and how God the Father calls people to the Son.
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.
"I am the bread of life," Pastor Luke explains what this incredibly significant statement means and how Jesus offers the ultimate satisfaction in this life.
In this message, we're challenged to examine our motives for following Jesus. Are we seeking Him for the right reasons? The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and the crowd's subsequent pursuit of Him across the Sea of Galilee serves as a mirror for our own hearts. Just as the crowd sought Jesus for more physical bread, we too can fall into the trap of following Him solely for material blessings or quick fixes to our problems. However, we're called to a higher purpose - to seek the 'bread of life' that Jesus offers. This eternal sustenance isn't about temporary satisfaction, but about a lasting relationship with God. We're reminded that true faith isn't about what we can get from Jesus, but about who He is and what He's done for us. As we reflect on our own journey, let's ask ourselves: Are we chasing after miracles, or are we pursuing the Miracle Worker Himself?
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.
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In this powerful exploration of John 6, we delve into the profound reasons why God allows storms in our lives. The central message revolves around Jesus walking on water, a miraculous event that reveals His divine nature and power over creation. This story challenges us to see our trials through a spiritual lens, recognizing that often, it's our obedience to Christ that leads us into difficult situations. The key takeaway is that Jesus sends us into storms not to harm us, but to grow our faith and reveal His glory. We're reminded that God's primary concern isn't our comfort, but the purity of our faith. This message encourages us to worship Jesus in the midst of our storms, trusting that He sees us, is with us, and ultimately uses these challenges to deepen our relationship with Him. As we face life's turbulent waters, we're called to look beyond our immediate circumstances and see Christ walking on the waves, sovereign over all our trials.
Pastor Dan Rude explains the context of what is happening when Jesus arrives at the other side of the Sea of Galilee to find over 5,000 heads of household waiting for Him. His reaction to the crowd and the questions He asks intentionally reveal more of Christ's care and mission.
As promised from last week (https://youtu.be/F-bXd_DFXU8) Pastor Luke Hukee reveals the fourth witness of who Christ is and why it is so important we view it correctly. The Pharisees did not and therefore rejected the promised Messiah.
Jesus did not only say that He was God, He showed it and He had others testifying about Him. Pastor Luke Hukee unpacks what these witnesses were and why they give us further confidence that Jesus is who said He was.
Here we find a clear explanation of how to be saved by Christ and why we need to be saved. In His case for divinity, Jesus points to his ability to bring the dead to life and the reality that there will be an ultimate judgement day.
Jesus claimed to be God. This reality means that you cannot claim Jesus is just a good moral teacher. He is either a liar, a lunatic, or who He says He is. Pastor Dan Rude unpacks Jesus' claim to be God and how it affected the religious leaders of the day.
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In John 5, we find Jesus in the colonnades surrounding the pool of Bethesda. Why? Jesus is about to reveal His power over sickness, His power over the sabbath, and His heart for the hopeless. However, the response of the man He heals may surprise you and reveal the danger of relying on legalistic systems for your salvation.