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When the future feels uncertain, remembering how God has helped you in the past can strengthen your faith for what comes next. In “The Stones Tell a Story,” we explore 1 Samuel 7:1–14 and discover why Samuel raised an Ebenezer stone as a reminder of God’s faithfulness. Through stories from our church’s 128-year history, this message invites us to renew our surrender to Jesus, recognize his provision, and prayerfully participate in his ongoing mission. If you’re facing a challenge or wondering how God might use your life, be encouraged to take your next step with gratitude, trust, and a willingness to help future generations encounter Jesus. #WalloonChurch #Bible #1Samuel #Ebenezer #Gospel #Faith #LoveLikeJesus

What do you hold on to when life feels overwhelming and your prayers seem unanswered? In “Holding to Hope at the End of Your Rope,” we explore Romans 4 and discover how faith changes both where we stand before God and how we withstand life’s hardest seasons. Through the examples of Abraham and David, this message reveals the freedom of receiving God’s grace and the strength of trusting his promises when circumstances seem impossible. If you’re weary from trying to hold everything together, find encouragement to keep praying, loving, and moving forward with a hope rooted in Jesus’ resurrection—even when the answers haven’t come. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Romans #Foundations #Gospel #Faith #LoveLikeJesus

Are you tired of feeling like you have to prove yourself to God? In “The greatest trade in history,” we explore Romans 3:21–31 and the extraordinary exchange at the heart of the gospel: Jesus took our sin and deserved judgment so we could receive his righteousness through faith. Discover how the cross reveals God’s justice and mercy, frees us from trying to earn his approval, and changes the way we worship, trust, and obey him. Whether you’re exploring Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message offers reassurance of God’s love and practical encouragement to entrust your everyday life to the Savior who has already secured your eternity. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Romans #Foundations #Gospel #Faith #LoveLikeJesus

Have you ever reassured yourself that you’re a good person because you’re doing better than someone else? In “Why Your Goodness Isn’t Good Enough,” we explore Romans 2:1–3:20 and discover why comparisons, religious habits, and good intentions cannot make us right with God. This message challenges us to stop defending our sin, recognize our need for grace, and respond to God’s kindness with genuine repentance. If you’ve felt pressure to prove yourself to God or struggled to extend grace to others, this sermon will help you see the hope of trusting in the righteousness Jesus offers and living out that grace each day. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

Why do we keep looking to good things to give us what only God can provide? In this message on Romans 1:18–32, we explore how turning from our Creator affects what we worship, how we live, and how we treat others. This passage challenges every one of us to examine the sins we may be quick to excuse, while reminding us of the hope at the heart of the gospel: Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Listen for an honest look at the human condition and an invitation to find forgiveness and new life in Jesus. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

How can we truly be made right with God? In this message from Romans 1:1–17, we discover that the gospel is not a call to improve our behavior, prove our worth, or earn God’s acceptance—it is the good news that Jesus offers forgiveness, new life, and undeserved righteousness to everyone who believes. Whether you feel far from God, exhausted from trying to be good enough, or uncertain about sharing your faith, this sermon will help you receive God’s grace, rest in what Christ has already accomplished, and live with a renewed confidence that is centered on Jesus. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus tells the parable of the Great Banquet to reveal the remarkable reach of God’s invitation and the excuses that can keep us from responding. In this message, we discover why knowing about Jesus is not the same as trusting Him, how salvation is offered freely because Christ has already paid the price, and why delaying our response can be more dangerous than we realize. Whether you feel unworthy of God’s grace, assume that being around church is enough, or recognize that good things have begun taking God’s rightful place in your life, this sermon will challenge you to examine your priorities and encourage you to accept the place Jesus has prepared for you at His table. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

In Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus calls Matthew—a man his community had judged, rejected, and written off—to leave his old life behind and follow Him. Matthew’s story reminds us that **no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace** and challenges us to stop defining people by their past when Jesus may be writing an entirely new future for them. Whether you need to let Jesus write a new chapter in your own story, learn to see His work in someone you’ve been tempted to dismiss, or take the courageous step of inviting “one more” to encounter Christ, this message will challenge you to see people through the eyes of Jesus and discover what can happen when we refuse to write someone off while Jesus is still writing their story. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

The book of Revelation can feel confusing, intimidating, or even frightening—but what if it was actually written to give us hope? In this message from Revelation 1, we discover how to read apocalyptic literature through the right lenses, understand its powerful symbols without turning them into a secret code, and recognize that Revelation is ultimately pointing us toward Jesus, the victorious Lamb. You’ll learn practical principles for interpreting Revelation while discovering its deeper purpose: helping us become faithful disciples who live with **H.O.P.E.—Hopeful, Outside Babylon, Proclaiming faithfully, and Embracing the life of the Lamb.** If the uncertainty and chaos of our world have ever left you wondering what God is doing, this message offers a powerful reminder that **from God’s perspective, things are not falling into pieces—they’re falling into place.** #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

Philippians 4:13 is one of the most familiar verses in the Bible—but what does it actually mean? In this message from Philippians 4:10–20, we learn how understanding the biblical, cultural, historical, and literary context of New Testament letters can transform the way we read Scripture. Along the way, we discover that Paul’s famous words aren’t a promise that Jesus will help us accomplish anything we set our minds to, but something even better: **Christ will give us the strength to remain faithful in every circumstance.** Whether we’re walking through need or abundance, disappointment or opportunity, this message challenges us to move from self-reliance to Christ-reliance and discover the secret of true contentment—**we don’t need the perfect situation when we have the perfect Savior.** #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

We're blessed to hear from our Lead Pastor Jeff Ellis, this morning as he brings us the final message in our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Sharing your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you think you need all the right answers. In this message, we hear that Jesus never asked us to change someone’s heart; he simply calls us to faithfully introduce people to him. Through the Great Commission in Matthew 28 and the simple invitations of Andrew and Philip in John 1, we’ll see how God can use our stories, relationships, and everyday opportunities to make an eternal difference. This message will encourage you to see the people already around you as your mission field and give you a simple, practical way to share your faith with greater confidence: evangelism isn’t about winning arguments; it’s about extending invitations. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #Evangelism #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the seventh message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. What if worship is about far more than the music, we sing on Sunday? In this message from John 4:23–24 and Romans 12:1–2, we discover Jesus' invitation to become the kind of worshipers the Father is seeking—people whose entire lives reflect their love for Him. Whether you've followed Christ for years or you're simply exploring what authentic faith looks like, this sermon will challenge you to move beyond viewing worship as a weekly event and embrace it as a daily lifestyle expressed through your words, your work, your generosity, your obedience, and your relationship with God. If you've ever wondered what it truly means to worship "in spirit and in truth," this message offers practical, biblical encouragement that can transform the way you approach every day. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the sixth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is... or whether God can really use someone like you? In this message, we explore Jesus' surprising definition of greatness in Mark 10:42–45 and Peter's encouragement in 1 Peter 4:10–11 to discover that every believer has been uniquely gifted to serve others. Discover why spiritual growth happens through serving, how to recognize the gifts God has placed in your life, and how your everyday acts of faithfulness become a channel for his grace. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the fifth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Why does generosity feel so difficult—even for people who sincerely want to trust God? In this message, we explore what Jesus and the Apostle Paul teach about money, revealing that our finances are often a window into our hearts and our trust in God. You'll discover three common barriers that keep us from living generously, along with practical, biblical steps for overcoming them so you can experience the freedom and joy of participating in God's mission. Whether you're wrestling with financial anxiety, looking to grow in your faith, or simply wondering what the Bible really says about generosity, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to take your next step toward trusting Jesus more deeply with every area of your life. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Jeff Ellis, this morning as he brings us the fourth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Have you ever wondered what real repentance actually looks like? Is it simply feeling guilty about your mistakes, or is it something much deeper? In this message from our **Rooted** series, we explore the biblical meaning of repentance and confession, discovering that God isn't calling us to live in shame—He's inviting us into freedom, restoration, and a deeper relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or you've followed Christ for years, this sermon offers practical, Scripture-centered encouragement for anyone who wants to experience renewed fellowship with God, lasting heart transformation, and the hope that comes from His faithful forgiveness. #WalloonChurch #Bible #Rooted #SpritualDisciplines #HolyHabits #SpiritualGrowth #LoveLikeJesus