Walnut Creek Church - Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Walnut Creek Church is a thriving multi-site Christian community in the Des Moines area. We are passionate about Jesus and want to love people practically.
Pastor Joel Swanson concludes our series on the Book of Jonah. Joel explains how Jonah was disappointed, depressed, and rebellious in his heart and mind toward God. Joel discusses the battle for Jonah's mind and the tools God gives us as followers of Christ to tear down strongholds of thought patterns and sin patterns in our lives.
Topics: Disappointment, Depression, Renewal
Pastor Stasos Clark concludes our series on the Book of Jonah. Stasos explains how Jonah's anger revealed what he valued and discusses Jonah's misunderstanding of God's grace in his own life.
Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke continues looking at the second and third elements leading to Jonah’s rage and discusses what God is trying to develop in the hearts of believers.
Deacon Duane Laugerman continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Duane discusses how God wants our actions and hearts to line up with His will.
Topics: Mercy, God's, Character, Desire, God's Will
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin explains how disappointment with God will lead to massive dysfunction in your life, often caused by having inappropriate expectations of God's character or promises.
Topics: Disappointment, Expectations, God's Character. Anger
Pastor Mike Bourland continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Mike discusses how when Jonah displayed his bad attitude, God responded with a question. Mike explains how we can learn a lot about ourselves by looking at Jonah's attitude.
Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke discusses the reasons for Jonah's fury at God for showing mercy to Nineveh and explains what led Jonah to have no compassion for this city.
Topics: Worldview, Anger, Dehumanization, Mercy
Pastor Jon Crane continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon looks at Jonah's anger toward God, its source, and how anger can affect us as well. Jon then highlights God's tender response to Jonah and the healthy way to process anger.
Topics: Anger, God's Character, Promises, Emotions
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan focuses on how a worker initiates gospel conversations with unbelievers and then practically explains how every believer can do that. Dan explains the priority of prayer if we are going to be lifelong workers in the Lord's harvest.
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim wraps up our mini-series on what it means to be a worker in God's Kingdom. Tim discusses what to say when you engage with someone in a spiritual conversation and covers the power and necessity of prayer.
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Bob finishes discussing the qualities of a kingdom worker which includes hands that heal, a mouth that speaks, feet that go, and knees that pray.
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin focuses on how a worker initiates gospel conversations with unbelievers and then practically explains how every believer can do that. Darrin finishes with the importance of prayer if we are going to be lifelong workers in the Lord's harvest.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains two more defining characteristics of a worker and discusses the cost of loving people with our hands and words.
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim explains two more defining characteristics of a worker and discusses how true compassion is the end of our excuses to act the truth and speak the truth.
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin explains three more defining characteristics of a worker and discusses how faith is what connects people to the saving work of Christ.
Pastor Jon Crane continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon explains two more defining characteristics of a worker and discusses how a worker must be committed to both meeting real needs in people's lives while still addressing their greatest need with the gospel message.
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim begins a three-part discussion on Matthew 9 to explain what it means to be a worker in God's harvest.
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin begins a three-part discussion on Matthew 9 to explain Jesus' instruction to believers on how to be involved in the Kingdom of God and what it looks like to be moved with compassion toward others.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses Jesus' instruction to believers on how to be involved in the Kingdom of God and what it looks like to be moved with compassion toward others.
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Bob discusses why true repentance is so important. Bob explains how we must first recognize our sin in complete helplessness so we can then, by the grace of God, turn in faith to Jesus.
Pastor Stasos Clark continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Stasos discusses how despite Jonah's best efforts to the contrary, Nineveh undergoes unparalleled repentance from their wicked ways.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains repentance and discusses Jonah's horror when the Ninevites believe God, the greatest revival in biblical history.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains repentance and discusses Jonah's horror when the Ninevites believe God, the greatest revival in biblical history.
Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke explains repentance and discusses Jonah's horror when the Ninevites believe God, the greatest revival in biblical history.
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the book of Jonah. Bob discusses Jonah's unmerited second chance and how God gives all of us second chances to not simply do better but to humble ourselves and receive His grace and mercy.
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the book of Jonah. Tim discusses Jonah's unmerited second chance and the power of God's wonderful grace.
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the book of Jonah. Darrin discusses Jonah's unmerited second chance and the power of God's wonderful grace.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses why God gives Jonah a second chance in light of his rebellion and future failure. Dan explains how God is mercifully including Jonah in His plan to bring Nineveh to repentance.
Pastor Jon Schreiner continues our series on the book of Jonah. Jon discusses Jonah's unmerited second chance and the power of God's wonderful grace.
Topics: Obedience, Grace, Failure, The Great Commission, God's Character
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains the theology of God's discipline and how believers can understand the enemy of endurance and the goal.
Topics: Discipline, Endurance, Faith, Obedience
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin explains how the discipline of God is not one dimensional but is dynamic and powerful, helping us to share in the holiness of God if we will be trained by it.
Pastor Jon Crane continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon explains how pain is not just compatible with God’s love, it is a necessary proof of His love. Jon discusses the enemy of endurance and how believers can run the race of faith well.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan explains the problem of what idolatry demands and what idolatry delivers, and discusses the undeserved salvation of God in the life of the prophet Jonah.
Topics: Idolatry, Salvation, Repentance, Grace, Adultery
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Bob discusses how from inside the great fish, Jonah worships and praises God for showing mercy and saving him.
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin explains the problem of what idolatry demands and what idolatry delivers, and discusses how a cause of persistent disobedience is because you have forgotten God.
Topics: Idolatry, Prayer, Repentance, Worship
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim explains the problem of what idolatry demands and what idolatry delivers, and discusses the undeserved salvation of God in the life of the prophet Jonah.
Topics: Idolatry, Salvation, Repentance, Grace, Adultery
Pastor Jon Crane continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon explains the problem of what idolatry demands and what idolatry delivers, and discusses how God not only exposes Jonah's idols but saves him from them.
Pastor Stasos Clark continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Stasos discusses how though Jonah continues to do everything he can to avoid obeying God's call, God mercifully continues to pursue him through miraculous means, simultaneously revealing Himself to the pagan sailors as the One True God.
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim closes our discussion on the first chapter of Jonah by walking through the difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow and examining the sin of idolatry both in Jonah and in believers today.
Topics: Idolatry, Repentance, Sin, Salvation
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Bob discusses how the story of Jonah illustrates that disobedience has consequences for ourselves and others. Bob explains how believers need to recognize that repentance and obedience are key to an intimate relationship with God.
Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Luke closes our discussion on the first chapter of Jonah by walking through the differences in Jonah's response to the storm and the sailors' response to the storm. Luke discusses how a true fear of God led the sailors to repent while Jonah's idolatry led him to disobey.
Topics: Mercy, Repentance, Salvation, Fear of God
Pastor Jon Schreiner continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon closes our discussion on the first chapter of Jonah by discussing the difference in Jonah's response and the sailors' response to the storm. Jon explains how people often look to their own strength to appease the wrath of God and how the sailors' eventually repent and turn to God.
Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses the result of Jonah's disobedience and the pain he is causing to those around him. Dan explains how despite Jonah's dishonor, God continues to pursue Jonah with His mercy.
Topics: Disobedience, Sin, Hatred
Pastor Darrin Miedema continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin discusses the result of Jonah's disobedience and the pain he is causing to those around him. Darrin explains how despite Jonah's dishonor, God continues to pursue Jonah with His mercy.
Topics: Disobedience, Sin, Mercy
Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Tim looks at the storm God brings to chase down his prophet Jonah, who is on the run from God, and the mercy of God in the midst of it all.
Pastor Bob Joy continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Bob looks at the storm God brings to chase down his prophet Jonah, who is on the run from God, and the mercy of God in the midst of it all.
Topics: Obedience, Consequences, Mercy, Presence
Pastor Jon Schreiner continues our series on the Book of Jonah. Jon looks at the spiral of Jonah's life when he willfully chooses to disobey the command of God and explains the results of disobedience in a believer's life.
Topics: Disobedience, Mercy, Discipline
Pastor Tim Greeno kicks off our new sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Tim looks at the historical context surrounding the events of the Book of Jonah and discusses a surprising motive for disobedience.
Pastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of Jonah. Dan looks at the interpretive challenges and historical context surrounding the events of the Book of Jonah. Dan discusses the surprising motives for Jonah's disobedience and the consequences of his actions.
Topics: Disobedience, Prophet, Commission, Enemies
Pastor Joel Swanson kicks off our new series on the Book of Jonah. Joel gives an introduction to the story and themes of Jonah and discusses the motives for and consequences of Jonah's disobedience.
Topics: Calling, Rebellion, Rebuke, Redemption, Prophet
Pastor Darrin Miedema kicks off our new series on the Book of Jonah. Darrin looks at the interpretive challenges and historical context surrounding the events of the Book of Jonah. Darrin discusses the motives for and consequences of Jonah's disobedience and how believers can learn from his example.
Pastor Jon Crane kicks off our new series on the Book of Jonah. Jon looks at the interpretive challenges and historical context surrounding the events of the Book of Jonah. Jon discusses the motives for and consequences of Jonah's disobedience and how believers can learn from his example.
Topics: Disobedience, Prophets, Commission, Command