Walnut Creek Church - Downtown

2. The Empty Tomb

Pastor Dan Rude continues our mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the account of Jesus' empty tomb and discusses the significance of women finding the tomb first.

1. The Setup

Pastor Dan Rude begins a mini-series on foundational questions surrounding the Bible's claims of Christ's resurrection. Dan examines the account of Jesus' burial and discusses the significant role Joseph of Arimathea plays in the event.

18. When in Doubt

Pastor Dan Rude wraps up our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses the nature of doubt and how Asaph struggled with God as he saw the wicked prosper. Topics: Doubt, Prosperity, Blessing, Prayer, Presence, Trust, Faith

17b. Crushed

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses King David's godly pattern of confession and how in it we find a model for excuse-free repentance and reconciliation through Christ. Topics: Sin, Guilt, Repentance, Adultery, Murder, Forgiveness, Grace, King David

17a. The Power of Attraction

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan unpacks the story of King David's adultery with Bathsheba and discusses the timeless implications of David's murderous cover-up and God's response. Topics: David, Bathsheba, Sex, Temptation, Deception, Humility, Adultery, Murder, Uriah, Nathan

16. The Judge Speaks

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses how God isn't only concerned about the performance of religious rituals, but obedience out of sincere repentance and thanksgiving. Topics: Judgment, Righteousness, Worship, Heart, Law, Obedience, Repentance, Sacrifice

15. Misplaced Trust

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses the tempting idolatry of money and how we can use our finances to serve God's Kingdom instead of our own. Topics: Wealth, Money, Trust, Generosity, Idolatry

14b. Our Remedy for Depression

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan analyzes various unhealthy ways that we cope with depression and how to walk through emotional turmoil in a Christ-centered manner.

14a. Our Hope in Depression

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines the root causes of depression and highlights why Christ must be the foundation of an remedies we seek. Topics: Depression, Emotions, Hope

13. Responding to the Discipline of God

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke talks about how King David wrestled with his own sin and examines how God disciplines us according to His love and holiness. Topics: Suffering, Sin, David, Discipline, Speech

12. Experiencing the Joy of Forgiveness

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Bruce discusses how King David found forgiveness in God and how we also can experience freedom from sin through repentance and faith in Christ. Topics: Sin, Repentance, Forgiveness, Confession, David

11. Fearless Trust in the Lord

Pastor Bruce Crane continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Bruce discusses the source of King David's confidence and how we can face our fears through faith in God.

10. Endless Care

Pastor Dan Rude contines our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines how lasting peace and contentment are only found in our good shepherd, Jesus Christ.

9. Jesus Abandoned

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines the messianic text of Psalm 22 and discusses why it's so important that Jesus fulfilled each part of this prophetic song.

8. The Revelation of God

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series of the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses how God reveals himself through his Word and through creation. Topics: Creation, The Word of God, David, Revelation

7b. Unshakeable in Death

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses Sheol, Hell, and the hope King David found in God's power over death. Topics: Heaven, Hell, Joy, Death, David

7a. Unshakeable in Life

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how King David approached hardship and why every aspect of who we are should flow out of our relationship with God.

6. Perfect Justice

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke discusses the roots of injustice in the world and why we can trust God to act on behalf of his people and the oppressed. Topics: Injustice, Justice, Mercy, Strength, Racism, Sexism, Oppression

5. The Magnificence of God

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how God displays his majesty in creation and how His glory gives us a foundation for human dignity. Topics: Glory, Dignity, Creation, Wonder, Hope

4. David's Prayer Pattern

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines how King David prayed and why our knowledge of God's attributes should direct our prayers. Topics: David, Prayer, Joy, Emotions

3b. When Trouble Comes

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke examines how David turns to the Lord in trouble and what it means to lament in prayer. Topics: David, Lament, Depression, Prayer

3a. The Situation

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Luke examines the context of Psalm 3 by recounting the family drama of Absalom, Tamar, Amnon, and David. Topics: Relational Conflict, Temptation, David, Absalom, Rape, Incest, Amnon, Tamar

2. The Face of Courage

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines fear, courage, and how walking in God's promises lead to life.

1. The Demands of Happiness

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off a new series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how lasting happiness comes only through delighting in God's Word and being rooted in His wisdom and righteousness.

19. Equipped for the Battle

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' victory over sin and how we can share in this victory through faith in Christ and the fellowship of His Church.

18b. Cliff Diving

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines satan's tactics in tempting Jesus and how Christ's responses were rooted in His deep knowledge of the scriptures.

The Face of Courage

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Book of Psalms. Dan examines fear, courage, and how walking in God's promises lead to life.

The Demands of Happiness

Pastor Dan Rude kicks off a new series on the Book of Psalms. Dan discusses how lasting happiness comes only through delighting in God's Word and being rooted in His wisdom and righteousness.

18a. The Temptation of Jesus

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the devil's efforts to entice Jesus into worshiping him and what we can learn from Christ's response. Topics: Temptation, Bible, Worship, Lies, Satan

17b. The Temptation of Jesus

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the testing of Jesus in the wilderness and why He relied on the scriptures when faced with temptation. Topics: Testing, Temptation, Bible, Satan, Jesus, Wilderness, Submission

Equipped for Battle

Pastor Dan Rude concludes our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses Jesus' victory over sin and how we can share in this victory through faith in Christ and the fellowship of His Church.

Cliff Diving

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines satan's tactics in tempting Jesus and how Christ's responses were rooted in His deep knowledge of the scriptures.

17a. The Temptation of Jesus

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines why the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan and what Jesus accomplished for us during this time of testing.

The Temptation of Jesus Part 3

The Temptation of Jesus

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the testing of Jesus in the wilderness and why He relied on the scriptures when faced with temptation.

16. The Genealogy of Jesus

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Greg examines why the genealogy of Jesus is included in the scriptures and highlights the lineage of faith we inherit in Christ. Topics: Genealogy, Faith, Jesus, Mary, Seed

The Temptation of Jesus

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines why the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan and what Jesus accomplished for us during this time of testing.

15. The Baptism of Jesus

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of Jesus, the significance of the Holy Spirit's role in the event, and the implications for Christians today. Topics: Baptism, Holy Spirit, Dove, Death, Resurrection, Obedience

The Genealogy of Jesus

Pastor Greg Altmaier continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Greg examines why the genealogy of Jesus is included in the scriptures and highlights the lineage of faith that was passed down.

The Baptism of Jesus

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of Jesus, the significance of the Holy Spirit's role in the event, and the implications for Christians today.

14. A Greater One is Coming

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of the Holy Spirit, how it differs from John's baptism of repentance, and why Jesus' judgment of mankind is supreme and eternal.

A Greater One is Coming

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke discusses the baptism of the Holy Spirit, how it differs from John's baptism of repentance, and why Jesus' judgment of mankind is supreme and eternal.

13. John the Baptizer

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines the radical lifestyle of John the Baptist and the components of his forthright call to repentance.

12. A Voice in the Wilderness

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the political and religious climate of the world leading up to the public ministry of John the Baptist and highlights Jesus' harsh rebukes of the Pharisees and money changers.

John the Baptizer

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan examines the radical lifestyle of John the Baptist and the components of his forthright call to repentance.

11. Passover Traditions

Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Tim examines the story of Jesus as an adolescent getting separated from his parents during Passover. Topics: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Passover, Temple

A Voice in the Wilderness

Pastor Dan Rude continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Dan discusses the political and religious climate of the world leading up to the public ministry of John the Baptist and highlights Jesus' harsh rebukes of the Pharisees and money changers.

10. Revelation About Jesus

Pastor Luke Hukee continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Luke examines the reaction of Jesus' parents to the revelation of Simeon and highlights the three word pictures Simeon uses in his commentary to Mary. Topics: Mary, Joseph, Simeon, Revelation, Rejection, Persecution, Slander, Israel, New Covenant

Passover Traditions

Pastor Tim Greeno continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Tim examines the story of Jesus as an adolescent getting separated from his parents during Passover.

9. The Eyes of Salvation

Pastor Jon Schreiner continues our series on the Gospel of Luke. Jon talks about the role of circumcision in God's covenant with Israel and how His ultimate goal was the hearts of all people. Topics: Covenant, Abraham, Circumcision, Israel, Simeon