Walnut Creek Church - Downtown
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12b. The War Within
April 14, 2019 10:00 - 35.7 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explores what it means to walk by the Spirit by giving up on the desires of your flesh and filling your mind with the truth of God’s Word.
12a. The War Within
April 07, 2019 10:00 - 31.9 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explains the different ways we attempt to deal with our flesh, which is opposed to the Spirit of God within us through new birth in Christ. Dan discusses the conflict in our inner world between our flesh and the Spirit.
11b. Walking in Freedom
March 31, 2019 10:00 - 32.5 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the book of Galatians. Dan explores Paul's instruction to the Galatians to not use freedom as an opportunity for the flesh but rather to serve one another in love.
11a. Stand Firm
March 24, 2019 10:00 - 31 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses Paul’s powerful explanation of what freedom in Christ really means and how we can daily experience that transforming freedom in our lives as well.
10. Law or Grace; Slave or Free
March 17, 2019 10:00 - 37.8 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains the Apostle Paul's appeal to the Galatians to turn away from works-righteousness to faith in Christ. Luke discusses how the illustration of Abraham's two sons and their mothers reveals what is true about the Old Covenant, the Law, and the New Covenant, Christ. Topics: Law, Justification, Faith, Grace, Slavery, Freedom
9. Of Great Concern
March 10, 2019 10:00 - 39 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke discusses Paul's great concern for the Galatians as they turn back to things that are weak and worthless. Luke explains how Paul makes a strong appeal to them to repent.
8. Slaves, Sons, and Heirs
March 02, 2019 10:00 - 31.1 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the purposes of the law, the necessity of faith in Christ, and how being children of God is supposed to impact our joy and obedience in the Lord. Topics: Law, Faith, Jesus, Sonship, Sin
7b: Abraham, Jesus, and the Law
February 24, 2019 10:00 - 33.9 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the Apostle Paul’s explanation of the purpose of the law and unpacks, through the life of Abraham, how justification through faith is the only path to righteousness before God. Topics: Law, Salvation, Justification, Faith
7a. The Evidence: Justified by Faith Alone
February 16, 2019 10:00 - 35.2 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains Paul's claim that justification is by faith alone, in Christ alone. Luke discusses Paul's five lines of evidence supporting his claim to give full confidence that justification is by faith and not by works.
6. Justification By Faith
February 10, 2019 10:00 - 33 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses how the Galatians' lack of understanding made them vulnerable to accepting a false gospel. Dan explains how Paul is clarifying the gospel, which is justification by faith in Christ alone.
5. When Apostles Fight
February 03, 2019 10:00 - 44.3 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan discusses the clash between the Apostle Peter and the Apostle Paul. Dan explains how the conflict between these two men not only impacted the Galatian churches but all churches throughout human history. Topics: Faith, Law, Conflict, Circumcision
4. My Gospel is The Gospel
January 27, 2019 10:00 - 35.3 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Luke explains Paul's defense of his claims for the Galatians to reject the Judaizers and the false gospel and accept the true gospel of grace.
3. Persecutor to Preacher
January 19, 2019 10:00 - 34.2 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan explains the false gospel of salvation through Jesus and law keeping and discusses the accusations against Paul and his gospel.
2. A Different Gospel
January 13, 2019 10:00 - 36.2 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Galatians. Dan looks at how the false gospel gained traction and explains the threat of a false gospel to both believers and the lost.
1. Paul, The Apostle
January 06, 2019 10:00 - 42.6 MBPastor Dan Rude kicks off our new series on the Book of Galatians. Dan looks at the historical context surrounding the Book of Galatians and discusses the Apostle Paul's motivations to preserve the purity of the Gospel against the false teachers.
The Faith of Abraham
December 15, 2018 10:00 - 38.5 MBPastor Dan Rude begins our mini-series on the true meaning of Christmas. Dan examines the definition and importance of biblical faith and discusses the sacred and secular motives of our flesh. Topics: Faith, Abraham, Flesh, Motives, Trust
12. Jonah's Ignorance
December 01, 2018 10:00 - 31.9 MBPastor 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.
11. Jonah's Fury
November 24, 2018 10:00 - 43.4 MBPastor 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
10. A Mind That Knows and Knees That Pray
November 18, 2018 10:00 - 36.3 MBPastor 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.
9. Hands That Heal and A Mouth That Speaks
November 11, 2018 10:00 - 34.3 MBPastor 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.
8. Eyes That See and A Heart That Feels
November 03, 2018 10:00 - 33.5 MBPastor 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.
7. A Great Repentance
October 27, 2018 10:00 - 32.5 MBPastor 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.
6. Jonah Goes To Nineveh
October 20, 2018 10:00 - 65.6 MBPastor 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.
5. The One He Loves
October 14, 2018 10:00 - 35.4 MBPastor 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
4. In the Belly of the Beast
October 07, 2018 10:00 - 37.8 MBPastor 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
3. Obey Or Die
September 29, 2018 10:00 - 34 MBPastor 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
2. Obey Or Sleep
September 23, 2018 10:00 - 37.1 MBPastor 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
1. Obey Or Run
September 16, 2018 10:00 - 37.9 MBPastor 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
19. Playing Games
September 01, 2018 10:00 - 34.3 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explains Jesus' illustration of the perverse generation and discusses how the reason for someone to reject Jesus would be because they don’t think He is real not because they don’t like what He says.
18. Doubt and Following Jesus
August 25, 2018 10:00 - 33.7 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains John the Baptist's doubt about who Jesus is. Luke discusses how doubting as a believer is normal and where believers can find hope and solutions for their questions.
17. The Centurion
August 19, 2018 10:00 - 36.3 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the amazing faith, counter cultural character, and genuine humility of the centurion.
16. The Decision
August 04, 2018 10:00 - 32.8 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke explains the heart behind Jesus' question and discusses how obedience is the overflow out of a life surrendered to Jesus' Lordship.
15. Be Careful Who You Follow
July 29, 2018 10:00 - 39.1 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the real spiritual dangers of following false teachers while pointing believers to the true teacher, Jesus Christ.
14. Merciful Judgment
July 21, 2018 10:00 - 33.1 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how Jesus cares deeply about our attitudes toward people and explains how in this passage, Jesus instructs believers to judge charitably with mercy instead of with a hypocritical, self-righteous attitude.
13. Unnatural Love
July 15, 2018 10:00 - 37.1 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses Jesus' answer to the question of how to love your enemies and explains what good comes from believers showing mercy to those who have hurt them.
12b. True Happiness
July 07, 2018 10:00 - 38 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how following Jesus requires new priorities to take root in the lives of disciples and explains how there is no life and happiness in the world apart from Christ.
12a. True Happiness
June 30, 2018 10:00 - 36.3 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan breaks down Jesus' conversation with the disciples, dispels the world's definition of happiness, and discusses how Christ and God's Kingdom are the true source of happiness.
11. A Momentous Decision
June 24, 2018 10:00 - 36.6 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the momentous decision Jesus makes in choosing and naming the apostles, who these men are, and what this decision means for their life and the Kingdom of God.
10. The Mountain of Legalism
June 17, 2018 10:00 - 73.1 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan explains how Jesus corrects the Pharisees' understanding of the Sabbath by claiming to be the Lord of the Sabbath Himself and discusses how the gospel teaches us that Jesus is the true rest everyone desperately needs.
9. When the Groom is Taken Away
June 10, 2018 10:00 - 36.1 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses how the traditions of the Pharisees prevented them from seeing the glory of Christ and how Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God, which is incompatible with their Jewish traditionalism. Topics: Fasting, Joy, Relationship, Obedience, Traditions
8. Calling the Unrighteous
June 02, 2018 10:00 - 38.3 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the pharisees' self-righteous response toward Levi's celebratory dinner honoring Jesus and challenges today Christians today to have a posture of compassion toward those who are far from God.
7. Our Greatest Need Met
May 27, 2018 10:00 - 31.9 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses how the miracles of Jesus validated His authority to forgive sins.
6. Be Clean
May 20, 2018 10:00 - 34 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' encounter with a leprous man and shows how Christ's compassion extends beyond physical healing to spiritual renewal. Topics: Healing, Leprosy, Holiness, Law
5. When Jesus Goes Fishing
May 06, 2018 10:00 - 23.5 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines Jesus’ public interaction with Simon Peter and his fellow fisherman and shows how Simon’s response to truth is a model for a Christian’s life.
4. The Purpose for Which I Came
April 29, 2018 10:00 - 25.9 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the Kingdom of God and why Jesus emphasized this theme throughout his teaching.
3. Jesus' Amazing Authority
April 22, 2018 10:00 - 26.5 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke examines the sovereign power of Christ and how even Satan and demonic fall under His righteous authority. Topics: Satan, Demons, Authority, Sovereignty, Capernaum, Evil
2. Jesus Comes Home
April 15, 2018 10:00 - 24 MBPastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses why Jesus' hometown crowd in Nazareth rejected Him and how a neutral response to Christ is impossible.
1. Jesus Comes Home
April 08, 2018 10:00 - 24.5 MBPastor Dan Rude kicks off the second installment of our sermon series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the reputation of Jesus and how His priorities upend religious and world systems that are opposed to God.
4. Doubt, Mercy, & Evidence
March 31, 2018 10:00 - 26.2 MBPastor Dan Rude concludes our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the doubts of Thomas the Apostle, Jesus' compassion for skeptics, and the radical lives of the disciples.
3. The Eyewitnesses
March 25, 2018 10:00 - 25.9 MBPastor Luke Hukee continues our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Luke examines the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus and the world-changing implications of His victory over death.