John 20:19–21:2
I. A Really Bad Day
II. Fighting Hard For Unbelief
III. A Faith Worth Fighting For

JohnTodd WalkerDecember 29, 2024Main Service, That You May Believe, Faith, Unbelief, Passivity, Fighting hard for unbelief, Thomas, Jesus wounds

What is the Church? Part 7, Citizens of Heaven

Philippians 3:17–4:1
Application:
I. We strive side by side!
II. We light the way for one another!
III. We hold hands while we wait!
Conclusion
IV. There is no citizenship of One!
V. Do we really long for our heavenly country?

PhilippiansTodd WalkerFebruary 18, 2024Main Service, What Is the Church 2024, Longing, Citizenship, Citizen, Beloved, Country of One, The Man Without a Country, Trailer, Orchard

Three Strikes and You're Out - A Reflection on Paul's Letter to Philemon

Philemon 1–25
I. The bond of friendship [1-7]
II. The mirror of the gospel [8-16]
III. Until we meet again [17-25]

PhilemonTodd WalkerDecember 31, 2023Main Service, Champion, Blood brother, Mirror of the gospel, Carte blanch, Slavery, Word of God, Gospel

The Elusive Pursuit of Righteousness, Peace, and Joy

Romans 14:10–19
I. Each of us will give an account of himself – 10-12
II. Therefore, do not pass judgment on each other – 13-14
III. High stakes indeed! – 15-16
IV. The Elusive pursuit of Righteousness, Peace, and Joy – 17-19

RomansTodd WalkerOctober 29, 2023Main Service, The Righteousness of God, Judgment seat of Christ, Despise, Judge, Destroy, Account, Stumbling block, Hindrance

A Letter to A Young Man, A Tale of Two Ants

Romans 9:1–33
I. An Invitation to Eavesdrop
II. A Strained Hypothetical
III. Lay Down Your Arms
IV. Children of Promise!
V. Be Not Put to Shame

RomansTodd WalkerAugust 6, 2023Main Service, The Righteousness of God, Propositional truth, Hypothetical, Capricious, Election, Sovereignty of God, Will of God, Mercy of God

Press On!

Philippians 3:1–4:1

PhilippiansTodd WalkerJanuary 1, 2023Main Service, New year, Citizenship, Loss, Fear, Hope

All Is Prepared - It Only Remains That You Should Be Willing

Malachi 3:1–2, 4:2–6
I. We have been found.
II. Will He find faith on the earth when He comes?
III. Our anticipation is together, as one.
IV. If you can accept it.

MalachiTodd WalkerDecember 11, 2022Main Service, Advent 2022, Gospel call, Elijah, Malachi, John the Baptist, Advent

The Sign, the Gift, and the Bond

Selected Texts in Acts

ActsTodd WalkerApril 3, 2022Main Service, Mark and Meal, Baptism, Communion, Membership, Death and life, Mark of the new covenant, The Lords supper

To Whom Do You Belong

Acts 27:1–44
I. Why so much real estate in scripture is given to this shipwreck?
II. Ten observations from the story of this shipwreck
III. a: Ocean Liner vs. Cruise Ship, or from point A to point B.
b: To whom do you belong?

ActsTodd WalkerFebruary 13, 2022Main Service, The Story of the Church, Shipwreck, Journey, Gospel, Angel, Lost, Saved

Close Encounters of the Third Kind Part II

Acts 16:25–40
Scene 1: Shaken foundations
Scene 2: A bright light in a very dark place
Scene 3: A nest of improbabilities
Scene 4: Roman soldier and Roman law in service of the most high God
Scene 5: Though the dogs bark, the caravan moves on.

ActsTodd WalkerSeptember 19, 2021Main Service, The Story of the Church, Earthquake, Gospel, Jailer, Philippi, Lydia, Prisoners

Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Part I

Acts 16:11–24
A Most Extraordinary Woman
A Young Woman Doubly Cursed
Is the Gospel Enough?

ActsTodd WalkerSeptember 12, 2021Main Service, The Story of the Church, The sovereignty of God, Evangelism, Name of Christ, Suffering

Prayer subverts, Prayer engages, Prayer bleeds

Ephesians 6:18
I. Prayer subverts
II. Prayer engages
III. Prayer bleeds

EphesiansTodd WalkerJanuary 3, 2021Main Service, Prayer, Armor of God, To bleed, Malevolent enemy 2020

A Perfect Man and a Perfect Woman

James 3:1–12
I. What is a perfect man or woman?
II. Why are we here anyway?
III. What will become of us with our poisonous tongues and careless words?

JamesTodd WalkerAugust 2, 2020Main Service, Doing the Word, Tongue, Tame, Control, Perfect, Evil, Teacher

On the Threshold of Abundance

Deuteronomy 10:12–11:32
Three questions from the text:
I. Are we able to cultivate the soil of our hearts?
II. Can we begin to love what God loves?
III. Can we truly fear the Lord, walk in His ways, love this just and acutely relational God and keep His commandments .… or is this a bridge too far?

DeuteronomyTodd WalkerJanuary 5, 2020Main Service, Then You Shall Live, Sojourner, Circumcision, Possess land, Wilderness, Caleb, Rain, Mt Ebal, Mt Gerizim

Instructed!

2 Corinthians 6:1–13
I. Suffering is not a contest
II. Our weapons of righteousness include all that we bring to the battle
III. The reciprocity of our love is commanded

2 CorinthiansTodd WalkerJune 30, 2019Main Service, 2 Corinthians Series 2019, Suffering, Weapons of righteousness, Reciprocated love, Ministry, Endurance, Commendation

The Fountain of Life

Proverbs 14
I. The fundamental realities of this world
II. The fear of the Lord
III. The fountain of life
IV. And let the one who is thirsty, come!

ProverbsTodd WalkerMarch 10, 2019Proverbs: Wisdom for Life, Wisdom for Life, Main Service, Authority of Christ, The call of Christ, Living water

We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us

Proverbs 2:1-22
I. The 'talk'
II. The stakes
III. The fear of the Lord
IV. True wisdom
V. True hope

ProverbsTodd WalkerSeptember 23, 2018Main Service, Proverbs: Wisdom for Life, Wisdom for Life, Wisdom, Fear of the Lord, Knowledge and understanding, Hope

Stand Firm and Here's How!

Philippians 3:17-4:1
I. Imitation is not a game
II. A clear and present danger
III. A bright and secure longing
IV. A banner of love

PhilippiansTodd WalkerMarch 25, 2018Main Service, Philippians: Life Together (2018), Life Together, Palm Sunday, Stand Firm

Sola Fide: Faith Alone–Oh Sweet Exchange

Luke 22:31-37
1. We proclaim justification that is by faith alone, but that it is a faith that is never alone.
2. We are not saved by our faith!
3. We know full well that our faith falters and sways and always needs strengthening