Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

Responding to Criticism

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about the importance of honoring authorities in the government and at work.

Living Excellent Lives

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 Peter. Luke discusses the importance of walking in God's Spirit and being intentional about how we use our resources

The Church

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 Peter. Luke describes the importance of community and how the Church exists to proclaim all that God has done for us.

Bare Facts Seminar Part 1

Josh McDowell leads a seminar with Pastors and youth leaders on effectively communicating about sex, love, and relationships.

Bare Facts Seminar Part 3

Josh McDowell leads a seminar with Pastors and youth leaders on effectively communicating about sex, love, and relationships.

Principles for Making Disciples

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan wraps up chapter one by discussing how discipleship needs to be rooted in preaching the Gospel and loving God's Word.

6. Principles for Making Disciples

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan wraps up chapter one by discussing how discipleship needs to be rooted in preaching the Gospel and loving God's Word. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25 • Related passages: Mark 4, 1 Corinthians 3, Philippians 1, 1 Peter 2 • Topics: Bible, Discipleship, Church

Principles for Holy Living

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on 1 Peter. Dan teaches that in order to live a holy life, we must remember that we will all stand before God and be judged when we die

5. Principles for Holy Living

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan teaches that in order to live a holy life, we must remember that we will all stand before God and be judged when we die. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 • Related passages: Ephesians 4, Colossians 3, Matthew 6 • Topics: Holiness, Obedience, Judgment

A Call to Holiness

Pastor Dan continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God want us to live a holy life and use our lives to accomplish His purposes on earth.

4. A Call to Holiness

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God want us to live a holy life and use our lives to accomplish His purposes on earth. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17 • Related passages: Jeremiah 9, 2 Timothy 2, Joshua 24 • Topics: Holiness, Thoughts

Our Great Salvation

Pastor Dan Rude continues with chapter one with our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God's salvation of His people was the emphasis of the Old Testament prophets, the Holy Spirit, and the Apostles.

3. Our Great Salvation

Pastor Dan Rude continues with chapter one with our series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how God's salvation of His people was the emphasis of the Old Testament prophets, the Holy Spirit, and the Apostles. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12 • Related passages: Isaiah 53, Daniel 7 • Topics: Old Testament, Prophets, Glory, Holy Spirit

Reasons to Rejoice

Pastor Dan continues a series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how we can rejoice because of God's great mercy, our new birth in Christ, our living hope in Him, and our eternal inheritance as Christians.

2. Reasons to Rejoice

Pastor Dan continues a series on 1 Peter. Dan talks about how we can rejoice because of God's great mercy, our new birth in Christ, our living hope in Him, and our eternal inheritance as Christians. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 • Related passages: John 3, Acts 13, Deuteronomy 10, Lamentations 3 • Topics: Mercy, Salvation, Hope, Inheritance

Intro to 1 Peter

Pastor Dan Rude begins our new series on 1 Peter. Dan gives some background information on why 1st Peter was written and how we can apply it to our lives today.

1. Intro to 1 Peter

Pastor Dan Rude begins our new series on 1 Peter. Dan gives some background information on why 1 Peter was written and how we can apply it to our lives today. • Key scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 • Related passages: Psalm 1, 2 Corinthians 5 • Topics: Peter, Nero, Hope, Perseverance

11. Test What you Hear

Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our series on 1 John. Luke discusses the importance of testing what we hear with God's Word. Key scripture: 1 John 4:1-4 Related passages: 1 John 2, Acts 20, 2 John 1, Romans 15 Topics: False Teachers, Truth, Deceit

10. A Call to Persevere

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about the importance of having a faith that endures. Key scripture: 1 John 2:28-3:3 Related passages: 2 Corinthians 5, Ephesians 2, 1 John 1, Hebrews 11, 2 Corinthians 4 Topics: Perseverance, Faith, Identity, Assurance

A Call to Persevere

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about the importance of having a faith that endures.

The World is Competing for our Heart

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 John. Luke talks about the importance of loving Jesus more than the things of this world.

Recognizing Who We Are

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 John. Luke talks about the importance of knowing and walking in our new identity that is found in Jesus.

Walk Like Jesus

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 John. Luke talks about how a true follower of Christ will walk as Jesus did.

And By This We Know

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on 1 John. Luke talks about how we can have confidence that we know Jesus.

Our Great Advocate

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about how Christians deal with sin in light of what Jesus has done for us.

God is Light

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about what it means when the Bible says that “God is Light”

The Worship Principle

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on 1 John. Dan defines what worship is and where/how it takes place.

Good News in Light of the Internet

Speaker Josh McDowell addresses the issues of internet pornography in the lives of youth today. What can parents do, and how should the church address it?

The Deepest Longing of the Human Heart

Author/Apologist Sean McDowell speaks at The Downtown Church in Des Moines, Iowa.

Intro to 1 John

Pastor Dan Rude begins a series on the book of 1 John. Dan outlines various themes including assurance of salvation and false teaching in the early church.

Two Tests

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 John. Dan talks about 2 crucial tests of salvation that John introduces in chapter 1

Finding Contentment in a Dissatisfied World

Pastor Luke Hukee concludes our series on 1st Timothy. Luke talks about the importance of finding joy and contentment in Christ alone.

Honoring Your Employer

Pastor Luke Hukee continues a series on 1 Timothy. Luke talks about working diligently and with integrity at your job.

Right Relationships

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on 1 Timothy. Dan talks about how to appeal to others in the church when attempting to correct sin.

Training for Godliness

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Timothy. Dan talks about the importance of being intentional in our pursuit of being more like Christ.

What is the Purpose of the Church

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1st Timothy. Dan talks about what the Church’s focus should be.

Leading By Example

Where the Battle Rages

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Timothy. Dan speaks about the battle that all Christians encounter when we attempt to follow Jesus.

Praying for Unbelievers

Engaging in the Battle

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on 1 Timothy. Dan continues to talk about what the Bible has to say about spiritual warfare and how it applies to our daily walk with Christ.

Dealing with False Teachers

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on 1 Timothy. In this message Dan speaks on Paul’s charge to Timothy to stop false teachers in the church at Ephesus.

A Father to a Son

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off a new series on the book of 1 Timothy. Dan talks about the importance genuine love in discipleship.

The Character of God

Pastor Dan Rude concludes a series on Daniel. Dan outlines specific Messianic prophesies and highlights why we can be thankful for who God is.

Prayer for a Desolate People

Pastor Luke Hukee continues a series on Daniel. Luke talks about the importance of understanding why we pray and why it's worth your time.

The Large Horn, The Little Horn, and The Last Horn

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on Daniel. Dan talks about the end times and the rise of the Anti-Christ.

A Life of Integrity

Pastor Luke Hukee continues a series on Daniel. Luke talks about striving to be a man or woman of Godly character.

The King's Testimony

Pastor Dan Rude teaches on Daniel chapter 4 and "Why Getting Your Way is So Dangerous." This chapter describes how the Babylonian king was humbled by God and repented.

The Loyal Few

Pastor Luke Hukee continues a series on the book of Daniel. Luke talks about remaining faithful despite our circumstances.

The Coming Kingdom

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on the book of Daniel. Dan recounts how Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar's dream and how it portrays Christ

God's Provision Amid Trials

Pastor Dan Rude continues a series on the book of Daniel. Dan talks about how God allows trials in our lives for His purposes and for our best.