Best Walnut Grove Lutheran Church Podcasts (2025)

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Faith that Transforms 6: What Can Faith Do? 16:40

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Faith is not wishful thinking but confident trust in the God who keeps His promises. By faith, Noah built, Abraham obeyed, and Sarah believed—because they trusted the unseen yet faithful Christ who would come. Faith looks beyond what is visible, holding fast to Jesus, who makes the impossible possible and brings life out of death.…

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Faith that Transforms 5: Living in Love, Waiting in Hope 18:45

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Because Christ has loved us with a self-giving love, we are called to love one another with that same kind of love in our daily lives. Even as we grieve the reality of death, we do not grieve as those without hope, for Jesus died and rose again. When He returns, He will gather His people to Himself forever, and until that day we live in love while …

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Faith that Transforms 4: Dressed for New Life 20:42

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Through His death and resurrection, Christ has raised us into a new life that is hidden with Him in God. We are called to take off the old clothing of sin and self, and put on the new garments of compassion, kindness, humility, and love. Clothed in Christ, we live each day as His new creation, reflecting His grace in all we do.…

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Faith that Transforms 3: The Way Down is the Way Up 25:16

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Jesus, though fully God, humbled Himself by taking on the form of a servant and going all the way to the cross for us. In His self-giving love, we see that true greatness is found not in grasping for power but in laying our lives down in service. Because Christ went down in humility, God exalted Him above every name—and in Him, the way down is the …

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Faith that Transforms 2: Growing Up Together 20:26

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By Walnut Grove Lutheran Church

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Faith that Transforms 1: Spirit-Led Living 22:33

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“Spirit-led Living” begins with fixing our eyes on Jesus, who fulfilled the law perfectly and now pours out His Spirit to empower us. As we yield to Him daily, the Spirit shapes our hearts to bear His fruit—love, joy, peace, and more—reflecting Christ’s own character in our lives. Walking in step with the Spirit keeps us close to Jesus and makes ou…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 10: Courage in the Midst of Conflict 19:51

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In Acts 22:30–23:11, Paul stands before a divided and hostile council, facing conflict not with fear, but with courage rooted in his faith. Despite the chaos, God uses Paul’s boldness and wisdom to reveal the gospel even in the most challenging circumstances. That night, the Lord stands by Paul and assures him that his mission is not over—he will t…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 9: Chains Broken, Lives Freed 23:03

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In Acts 16, Paul and Silas are thrown into prison, but God breaks their chains with an earthquake—not just to free them, but to reveal His power and grace. Instead of escaping, they stay and share the gospel, leading their jailer and his household to faith in Jesus. This story shows that true freedom isn’t just release from physical bondage, but ne…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 8: Breaking Barriers 19:29

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In Acts 11, Peter recounts how God broke down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles by pouring out the Holy Spirit on all who believe. What once seemed unclean or unreachable is now embraced by God’s grace through Jesus Christ. This moment challenges the early church—and us—to rethink who belongs in the family of God. When God breaks barriers, He …

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Setting the Prisoners Free 7: Blinded to See 18:19

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In Acts 9, Saul is struck blind on the road to Damascus so that he can finally see the truth about Jesus. His physical blindness mirrors the spiritual blindness that had kept him from recognizing God’s grace. Through the power of Christ and the obedience of Ananias, Saul is healed, baptized, and called into a new life. Sometimes God must break thro…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 6: When the Spirit Comes 22:56

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When the Spirit comes, God’s presence is no longer distant but dwells within His people. At Pentecost, the promised Holy Spirit filled ordinary believers with boldness, power, and the ability to speak the gospel to every nation. This outpouring marks the beginning of a new era where all who call on the name of the Lord are saved. The same Spirit wh…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 5: Peace, Power & the Promise 21:42

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In Luke 24:36–53, the risen Jesus appears to His disciples, speaking peace to their fear, showing the power of His resurrection, and giving the promise of the Spirit. He opens their minds to understand the Scriptures and commissions them as witnesses of His victory over death. His ascension is not a farewell but a beginning, as they are clothed wit…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 4: When Grace Comes Home 26:25

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In Luke 19:1–10, grace comes home when Jesus enters the house—and heart—of Zacchaeus, a man lost in greed and shame. Though the crowd saw only a sinner, Jesus saw a son in need of saving and called him by name. That day, grace broke through the walls of status and sin, bringing repentance, joy, and restoration. When grace comes home, salvation foll…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 3: The Father's Heart 26:51

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In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus reveals the heart of the Father through the parable of the prodigal son—a heart full of mercy, longing, and lavish grace. The father runs to the repentant sinner, not with condemnation, but with open arms and a feast of restoration. He pleads with both the wayward and the self-righteous, desiring that all His children live i…

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Setting the Prisoners Free 2: Lord, Teach Us to Pray 28:13

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In Luke 11:1–13, Jesus responds to His disciples’ request with a model prayer that centers on God’s holiness, kingdom, provision, forgiveness, and guidance. He not only teaches what to pray, but reveals the heart of a Father who loves to give good gifts to His children. Prayer is not a ritual to perform but a relationship to pursue—with boldness, p…

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Way of Jesus: Guest Speaker David Hilderman 16:49

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The Word of God accomplishes more in this world than we can dare dream of. After all, God created our world with words. The Word of God smashes rocks. The Word of God is sharper than a two edged sword. The Word of God never returns to God without producing something. it’s worth listening to.By Walnut Grove Lutheran Church

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Setting the Prisoners Free 1: The Day Grace Spoke 25:00

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In Luke 4:14–21, Jesus declares in the synagogue that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy—the one anointed to bring good news to the poor, liberty to the captives, and sight to the blind. On that day, grace itself spoke through Him, proclaiming the arrival of God’s favor. His words were not just ancient promises, but present reality in His p…

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Way of Jesus 26: Rejoice Always? 30:36

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The Bible, in many places and ways, calls us to 'Rejoice always! Give thanks and trust in God at all times.' Easy enough to do when life is going the way we want. How can we do this in the midst of grief, injustice, uncertainty, and doubt? Is it just a matter of confessing we are falling short and being forgiven? Or does GOD have something more in …

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Way of Jesus 25: Welcoming One Another: Fellowship & Reconciliation 21:59

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We are to welcome one another. Indeed, central to the Christian gospel and way of life is fellowship and reconciliation, with God and with one another. This is vividly illustrated in Paul’s dramatic little letter to Philemon, in which the apostle urges Philemon to welcome back his runaway slave Onesimus, now as a brother and coworker in the faith.…

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Way of Jesus 24: Treasure in Jars of Clay 16:06

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In 2 Corinthians 4:5–18, Paul reminds us that though we are fragile like jars of clay, we carry the priceless treasure of the gospel. Our weakness reveals that the surpassing power belongs to God, not to us. Though outwardly we waste away, inwardly we are being renewed by God’s grace day by day. This momentary affliction is preparing us for an eter…

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Way of Jesus 23: The Triune God & the Triumph of Christ 19:22

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In 1 Corinthians 15:12–28, Paul proclaims the resurrection of Christ as the decisive victory of the Triune God over sin and death. The Son reigns in power, subduing every enemy until the last—death itself—is destroyed. Through the resurrection, the Father’s plan is fulfilled, the Son’s reign is established, and the Spirit gives life to all who beli…

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Way of Jesus 22: The Spirit of Peace and Power 20:34

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This Pentecost, we remember not just the fire and wind, but the quiet, steady presence of the Spirit Jesus promised. In The Spirit of Power and Peace, we’ll explore how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live with courage and fills us with a peace the world cannot give. As fear rises and chaos swirls, Jesus speaks comfort: “Do not let your hearts be tr…

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Way of Jesus 21: Building Each Other Up for God's Glory 22:23

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What if the strength God gave you wasn’t just for you? In Romans 15:1-13, Paul calls us to bear with the weak, build one another up, and live in harmony rooted in the hope of Christ. This hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a confident joy that overflows through the power of the Holy Spirit. God is inviting you to become a person of encouragement, poi…

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Way of Jesus 20: Living a Transformed Life 23:47

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What does it really look like to live a life shaped by God’s mercy? In Romans 12:1-2, 9-21, Paul paints a powerful picture of true worship—not just in songs or rituals, but in everyday acts of love, humility, and grace. This transformed life rejects the patterns of the world and embraces a radical way of living that overcomes evil with good. Hear h…

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Way of Jesus 19: Life in the Spirit 21:54

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Imagine living without the weight of guilt constantly pressing on your soul. In Romans 8:1-11, Paul announces the liberating truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we are no longer bound to sin but are set free to walk in newness of life. God is inviting you to experience the joy…

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Way of Jesus 18: Unshakeable Hope 23:29

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What if peace with God wasn’t something you had to chase, but something already secured? In Romans 5:1-11, Paul shows us that through faith in Christ, we not only stand justified but also stand in unshakable hope—even in suffering. God is inviting you to discover the deep assurance and joy that flow from his love poured into our hearts.…

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Way of Jesus 17: Justified by Grace through Faith 20:53

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What if your standing before God didn’t depend on your performance, but on His promise? In Romans 3:19-31, Paul unveils the stunning truth that we are made right with God by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. God is inviting you to lay down your striving and receive the freedom that only the gospel can give.…

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Way of Jesus 16: The Power of the Gospel 22:04

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All of us live by faith in something. The object of our faith might be our own abilities or possessions, some guru on YouTube, or the author of the last book we read. Those many options come with consequences, for if the object of our faith is flawed it will eventually fail and our life will be shattered as a result. Only Jesus won forgiveness, sal…

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Way of Jesus 15: The Empty Tomb: Fear, Faith & the Future 16:52

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Fear is a natural response to any stimulus that we think might threaten or overwhelm us. But what kind of fear do you want to have in your heart? Do you want to fear death, condemnation and all the turmoil in the world? Or do you want to fear the God who can cause you to tremble with astonishment over what he does to save you? Choose your fear wise…

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Way of Jesus 14: The King & His Cross 19:17

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Two thousand years ago, as now, there were differing opinions about who Jesus really was. Peter got it right when he identified Jesus as the Messiah, the One sent from God to save his people. Jesus is the King who went to the cross to save us and make us one of God’s people. In thanksgiving for what he has done for us, we focus our minds on the con…

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Way of Jesus 13: Responding to the Word of Jesus 23:23

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Why do some believe in Jesus and others do not? In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches us that God’s Word always has the potential to produce abundant faith within us, but sometimes the condition of our heart hinders the growth God wants to give to us. Therefore, we tend our heart like a gardener, keeping it soft, clean & fertile so that God’s …

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Way of Jesus 12: Living Grace-Filled Lives 20:36

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“I’m a good person,” is a common way people describe themselves, but an honest self-assessment will soon reveal that this statement is not true. The only human hope for goodness is found outside ourselves in Jesus Christ, God’s Son and our Saviour. He won the gift of goodness for us through his life, death & resurrection & he applies his goodness t…

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Way of Jesus 11: Pursuing Truth & Godly Character 19:41

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We humans are greatly influenced by our environment, and when the brokenness inside us connects with the brokenness in the world, it can lead to devastation. Thankfully, God’s Word creates faith in our hearts which connects us to Jesus, who saves us and transforms us to become more like him from the inside out. (Based on 2 Timothy 3:1-17.)…

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Way of Jesus 10: A Life of Grace & Purpose 18:11

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Having goals in life can be a good thing, but it is best to hold them loosely, for a self-directed life will always fall short of the life God wants to give us. He invites us to live our life in the world yet live differently from the world. By living in the grace he gives us, we grow into the purpose he has for us, and those around us are blessed …

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Way of Jesus 9: The River of Life & the Eternal Promise 23:46

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Being a person of hope requires that we hold in our heart two seemingly opposite truths at the same time. First, the world, including us, has been thoroughly infected and broken by evil and that brokenness is beyond any human ability to repair. And second, Jesus Christ, through his life, death, and resurrection, paid the full cost for all the evil …

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Way of Jesus 8: A Song of Justice & Mercy 22:20

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There can be little doubt that the world is broken. A brief survey of world news provides sufficient evidence of that fact. But how can the world be healed? Our best human efforts, though well-intentioned, will always fall short. Only a powerful, holy, and righteous God can make all the wrongs in this world right. And that very God is inviting us t…

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Way of Jesus 7: Victory over the Accuser 23:46

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Guilt can be a force for good when it moves us to repent of our sins and make amends to those we have harmed. But we also need to be aware that we have an enemy, Satan, who accuses us of sins already forgiven to drive a wedge between us and God. Thankfully, Jesus, through his death and resurrection, defeated Satan for us. In Jesus, our troubled sou…

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Way of Jesus 6: A Vision of Hope & Redemption 25:56

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What is the goal of human life? To gather wealth, gain power, or be liked? None of these things will matter in a hundred years. Jesus offers us a much greater vision for our life, for now and forever. He saved us from our short-sighted flaws and failures so we could be celebrating and singing praises at the end of time. And we get to invite others …

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Way of Jesus 5: Wholehearted Love 26:09

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Having a passionate faith is a wondrous thing for our heart soars with joy as we experience intimacy with God. But our passionate faith often fades, especially when we face challenges, and then our heart wanders away and begins to love created things instead of the Creator. How do we get back to loving God primarily and passionately? By remembering…

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Way of Jesus 4: Love in Action 26:25

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We tend to think of love primarily as an emotion, but true love always expresses itself in action, doing what is best for our beloved, even when we aren’t feeling “love” in our heart. We turn away from our inherent selfishness and give ourselves to our beloved because we want to be one with them. Jesus not only loves us with the greatest love of al…

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Way of Jesus 3: Faith and Peace 20:10

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With all the disorder in and around us, it is hard for us to have peace. Who can calm the storm within our heart? Jesus. He has defeated all the threats we face and gives us a greater and grander new life with him. How do we know this is true? Because Jesus has risen from the dead. How do we receive peace from Jesus? Through faith in him. (Based on…

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Way of Jesus 2: The Path of Sacrifice 23:01

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The natural inclination of humans is to think that the path to greatness requires gathering more: more power, more wealth, more people, and more possessions. But Jesus shows us that true greatness is found on a Path of Sacrifice. As we give up our lives for Jesus’ mission to love, restore and renew the world, we find that he has given us a life tha…

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Way of Jesus 1: The Good Shepherd & the Gate 21:11

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Bombarded by online scammers and opposing opinions on paths to health and wholeness, we are naturally skeptical. How do we know who really has our best interests at heart? The One who laid down his life for us to give us eternal life with him. Let’s listen to his voice and follow him. (Based on John 10:1-10, 27-30.)…

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Way of Jesus 0: Choir Cantata 36:43

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This Sunday, we continue to celebrate the birth of our Savior in song as the choir blesses us with their Christmas Cantata. As we begin this New Year, may our hearts still be filled with Christmas joy!By Walnut Grove Lutheran Church

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Living Words 47: God's Endgame & New Beginning 19:33

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It may seem like life has no meaning or purpose, but the Bible tells us that God created all things and still loves this world even though it has fallen into brokenness. He is directing human history toward a Grand Conclusion when He will restore and renew all things for a new forever life with him. And we find our purpose in life when we find our …

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Living Words 46: Looking Forward to the Day of the Lord 21:39

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It might seem gloomy to think of the Day of the Lord in the days leading up to Christmas. But this broken world needs to be set right, and the Messiah born in Bethlehem is the One who will banish all evil and make all things right, including us. The Day of the Lord is the day when our faith will be vindicated. Therefore, we can look forward to that…

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Living Words 45: Children's Christmas Program 12:02

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Join us as the Sunday school presents “Little Benjamin and the First Christmas”. The children of Walnut Grove Lutheran church will share the story of the first Christmas in a reader theatre style. Come and see what happens when Benjamin discovers the very special guest that comes to his father’s inn.…

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Living Words 44: Living as God's Holy People 18:45

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Holiness is an impossibly high bar for us humans to reach. However, with Jesus, holiness is not an accomplishment we achieve, it is an identity we receive, an identity that will be fully revealed at the end of time when Jesus comes back to make us and all things right. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we are able to be who God created and redeemed …

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Living Words 43: Biblical Insights on the First Coming of Christ 25:50

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Advent is all about God's preparations for Jesus first coming affirmed through Old Testament predictive prophecies. What makes this so exciting is that all the First Coming prophecies were filled precisely, and because of that, we can look to at least 614 Old Testament prophecies about Jesus' Second Coming being fulfilled as certain as well. On thi…

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Living Words 42: Biblical Insights on the Second Coming of Christ 31:13

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This Sunday our focus will be on Jesus and his teachings about the End Times. These are found in Matthew 24 and 25; Mark 13; and Luke 21. These give us the Signs of the Times. But there is so much more, as we examine Old and other New Testament scriptures. Join us as we see what Scripture says and how we as Christians try to put all these Scripture…