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Welcome to Walnut Grove, your spiritual haven for insightful sermons and engaging Bible study! Immerse yourself in the wisdom of the scriptures as we explore the profound teachings of the Bible. Our podcast is dedicated to nurturing your faith and deepening your understanding of the Word.

Join us each week as we deliver powerful sermons that inspire, motivate, and provide practical guidance for navigating life’s journey. Whether you’re seeking spiritual nourishment, a sense of community, or simply a deeper connection with your faith, Walnut Grove is here to support you on your spiritual path.

Our Bible study sessions go beyond surface interpretations, delving into the historical context, cultural nuances, and timeless lessons found in the scriptures. Discover the relevance of biblical teachings to your everyday life and gain valuable insights that will empower you to live with purpose and grace.

Hosted by passionate and knowledgeable Rev. Timothy (Tim) Shapley, Walnut Grove is committed to creating a welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds and levels of faith. Tune in, engage with the teachings, and let the transformative power of the Bible guide you on your journey of spiritual growth.

Subscribe to Walnut Grove today and embark on a fulfilling exploration of the scriptures that will deepen your connection with God and enrich your spiritual life.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Biografías y Memorias Cristianismo Crímenes Reales Espiritualidad Ministerio y Evangelismo
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  • Sermon: The Stone Was Rolled Away

    Sermon: The Stone Was Rolled Away
    Apr 5 2026
    Sermon Date: 04/05/2026 Bible Verses: Luke 24 Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new Introduction Everything in the Christian faith rises or falls on one event. Not the teachings of Jesus. Not the miracles of Jesus. Not even the cross itself. It is the resurrection. If Jesus stayed in the grave, Christianity collapses. Paul said it plainly in 1 Corinthians 15: “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile.” But on that first Easter morning, something happened that changed history forever. Luke 24 begins with these words: “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.” They expected to find a body. Instead, they found an empty grave. Because the stone had been rolled away. And that moment changed everything. The Impossible Problem When Jesus was crucified, it looked like the story was over. The disciples were devastated. Their teacher was dead. Their hope was gone. Their dreams had collapsed. To make matters worse, Jesus’ body had been placed in a tomb and sealed with a massive stone. That stone represented finality. Death. Defeat. No one expected resurrection. The women who came to the tomb were bringing spices to prepare a body. They were not expecting a miracle. They were expecting a funeral. And the stone made the situation feel impossible. In the ancient world, tombs were sealed with enormous stones that could weigh several thousand pounds. Once it was rolled into place, it meant one thing: The story was finished. The enemy had won. But God specializes in situations that look impossible. Because the stone that sealed the tomb… could not stop the power of God. The Power of God Luke 24:2 says something incredible: “They found the stone rolled away from the tomb.” The stone was gone. The grave was open. And the body of Jesus was not there. Angels appear and ask a powerful question: “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!” The stone was rolled away. But here is something important to understand. The stone was not rolled away to let Jesus out. Jesus did not need help leaving the tomb. The same power that created the universe was not trapped behind a rock. The stone was rolled away so that people could see inside. So the women could see the empty tomb. So the disciples could see the grave clothes. So the world could see that death had been defeated. God was making a declaration. The grave is empty. Jesus is alive. And death no longer has the final word. Fear Turned to Joy When the women first saw the empty tomb, they were terrified. Luke 24:5 says: “They were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground.” At first, resurrection did not feel like good news. It felt overwhelming. Confusing. Impossible to process. But soon fear turned into joy. The women ran back to tell the disciples. Later in Luke 24, Jesus appears to His followers. He speaks to them. He eats with them. He shows them His wounds. The despair of Friday was replaced by the hope of Sunday. Everything changed. The cross had looked like defeat. But the resurrection revealed it was actually victory. The disciples who had been hiding in fear would soon become bold witnesses. The movement that looked finished would soon spread across the world. Why? Because Jesus was alive. And when resurrection power enters the story… despair gives way to hope. The Mission Begins The resurrection was not just good news to celebrate. It was good news to share. The angels tell the women: “Remember how he told you…” Later, Jesus sends His followers out with a mission. Go and tell. The resurrection is not meant to stay inside a church building. It is meant to change the world. The disciples went from frightened followers to fearless witnesses. Peter, who once denied Jesus, would stand up and preach to thousands. The gospel would spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. All because of one truth. The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. And the mission continues today. Every believer is part of that mission. We are called to go and tell the world what happened that morning. Application The resurrection is not just history. It is hope. Because Jesus lives, everything changes. Because Jesus lives: Sin can be forgiven. The cross paid the price for our sins. Death is defeated. The grave no longer has the final word. Hope is eternal. Our future is secure in Christ. The resurrection means our story does not end in the grave. It ends in victory. Conclusion That morning, the women came expecting death. But they discovered life. They came expecting defeat. But they found victory. They came expecting a sealed tomb. But they found an empty grave. And the stone rolled away still speaks today. It declares that Jesus is alive. It declares that sin has been defeated. It declares that death has been conquered. Because Easter proves something glorious. The cross paid the debt. The ...
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  • Sermon: The King Who Rode to Die

    Sermon: The King Who Rode to Die
    Mar 29 2026
    Sermon Date: 03/22/2026 Bible Verses: Luke 19:28-44 Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new Introduction Palm Sunday is one of the most dramatic moments in the life of Jesus. It is a day filled with excitement. Crowds fill the streets. People wave palm branches. Garments are thrown onto the road. Voices shout praises to God. For a moment it looks like Jesus is finally being recognized as King. But the celebration hides a tragic truth. The same city shouting “Blessed is the King!” will soon cry out “Crucify Him!” The same crowd laying palm branches on the road will soon turn their backs. Palm Sunday reminds us of something important: Jesus was praised as King on Sunday but crucified on Friday. And as Jesus enters Jerusalem, we see four powerful truths about who He is. The Humble King Luke 19:35 says: “They brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.” Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. At first glance, that may not seem significant. But kings in the ancient world normally rode war horses when entering cities. A war horse symbolized power. Victory. Military dominance. But Jesus rides a donkey. This was not an accident. This was prophecy being fulfilled. In Zechariah 9:9, the prophet wrote: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey.” Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, God declared that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem this way. Not as a conquering warrior. But as a humble king. Jesus did not come with an army. He came with mercy. He did not come with swords. He came with salvation. This King was different. His kingdom was not built on force. It was built on love and sacrifice. The Misunderstood King As Jesus enters the city, the crowd erupts with praise. Luke 19:38 says: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” They recognize Him as a king. But they misunderstand what kind of king He is. The people of Israel were under Roman occupation. They longed for freedom. They were hoping for a Messiah who would overthrow Rome. A political liberator. A military hero. Someone who would defeat their enemies and restore their nation. But Jesus did not come to overthrow Rome. He came to defeat something far greater. Sin. Death. And the power of evil. The crowd wanted a king who would change their political situation. Jesus came to change their spiritual condition. This is where many people still misunderstand Jesus today. People often want a Savior who will: Fix their problems Make life comfortable Bless their plans But Jesus came for something deeper. He came to rescue our souls. The Determined King What makes Palm Sunday even more powerful is this: Jesus knew exactly what was coming. He knew the road ahead. He knew the betrayal was coming. He knew the trial was coming. He knew the cross was coming. Yet He rides into Jerusalem anyway. Nothing about this moment is accidental. Jesus is not a victim of circumstances. He is a King fulfilling His mission. Earlier in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus said: “The Son of Man must suffer many things… and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” Jesus knew the destination. Calvary. The cross was not a surprise. It was the purpose. Every step that donkey took toward Jerusalem was a step closer to the cross. And Jesus rode forward willingly. Because love was driving Him. Love for sinners. Love for the lost. Love for the world. This King was not riding toward a throne. He was riding toward a cross. The Question of the Crowd In Matthew’s account of Palm Sunday, the crowd asks an important question. “Who is this?” That question still echoes through history. Who is Jesus? Is He just a teacher? A prophet? A good moral example? Or is He truly the King? Because how you answer that question changes everything. If Jesus is only a teacher, you can admire Him. If Jesus is only a prophet, you can respect Him. But if Jesus is King… then He deserves your life. Every person must answer this question. Who is Jesus to you? Is He your Savior? Your Lord? Your King? Or just someone you appreciate from a distance? Palm Sunday forces us to confront that question. Application There is something sobering about this moment in Scripture. The crowd praises Jesus. But many of them misunderstand Him. Some of them will abandon Him. Some will even demand His death. And it raises an important question for us. Why do we praise Jesus? Do we praise Him for who He is? Or do we praise Him for what we hope He will do for us? Sometimes our praise can be conditional. We praise God when life goes well. When prayers are answered. When blessings come. But when life becomes difficult… when the road leads toward the cross… our praise fades. True discipleship means following Jesus not only in celebration… but also in surrender. Conclusion ...
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  • The Weekly Show - Episode 91: Study Thirteen: Not Judging Others

    The Weekly Show - Episode 91: Study Thirteen: Not Judging Others
    Apr 2 2026
    Join Tim and John as they study how to judge Biblically. Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-beginning and https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/halloween-time Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/ Introduction Few verses in the Bible are quoted more often—or misunderstood more badly—than Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” This verse is frequently used as a conversation-stopper. Anytime someone questions behavior, beliefs, or choices, the response is quick and confident: “Jesus said you shouldn’t judge me.” But that use of the verse turns Jesus’ words into a shield against accountability. It treats “do not judge” as meaning never evaluate, never disagree, or never call sin what it is. Jesus did not mean that. If He did, much of the rest of Scripture would make no sense—and Jesus would be contradicting His own teaching only a few verses later. To understand what Jesus did mean, we must first understand what He didn’t mean. Only then can we apply His words correctly and faithfully. 1. What Jesus Didn’t Mean Jesus was not telling His followers to abandon discernment or moral thinking. He was not saying that truth doesn’t matter. He was not teaching moral relativism. And He was not calling His disciples to silence when faced with falsehood or sin. In fact, later in the same chapter, Jesus says: “Beware of false prophets.” — Matthew 7:15 That command requires evaluation. To “beware” means to watch closely, test carefully, and make judgment calls about teaching, character, and fruit. You cannot obey Jesus here without making judgments based on truth. Jesus also taught that the church has a responsibility to lovingly confront a believer who continues in unrepentant sin (Matthew 18:15–17). This process is not harsh or hateful—but it does involve assessment, accountability, and discernment. So clearly, Jesus is not forbidding all forms of judgment. He is not saying: “Never think critically about behavior or beliefs.” “Never call sin what the Bible calls sin.” “Never warn others about harmful teaching.” “Never correct someone who is walking toward destruction.” If Jesus meant that, then Christians would have no way to: protect the church from false teachers guide believers toward repentance distinguish truth from error or live faithfully in a morally confusing world Jesus is not removing moral clarity. He is correcting how and why we judge—not eliminating discernment altogether. 2. What Jesus Really Meant Jesus is not condemning discernment— He is confronting hypocritical, self-righteous judgment, the kind the Pharisees were famous for. To expose this, Jesus uses a deliberately exaggerated picture: A person notices a speck in someone else’s eye while ignoring a beam in their own. The image is almost humorous, but the message is deadly serious. The Pharisees were experts at identifying other people’s sins. They could spot flaws instantly— mistakes, failures, and shortcomings in everyone else. But they were blind to their own deeper problems: pride hypocrisy spiritual arrogance lack of mercy and unrepentant hearts They judged others harshly while excusing themselves. Jesus had already said that His followers must have a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. That greater righteousness does not begin by pointing outward—it begins by looking inward. True righteousness starts with self-examination. That is why Jesus calls His disciples to: take honest stock of their own hearts deal truthfully with their own sin repent humbly before God and only then help others grow The order matters. Jesus does not forbid helping others remove the speck— but He insists that the beam must be addressed first. Before correcting someone else, Jesus wants us to ask: “Am I submitting to the same standard I’m using on others?” “Have I dealt honestly with my own sin?” “Am I speaking from humility or from pride?” Only then can correction be loving rather than destructive. 3. The Danger of Being Judgmental John Newton once asked what good it does for a person to win an argument if they lose the humility and gentleness that the Lord delights in. Jesus issues a serious warning to those who judge harshly: “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged.” — Matthew 7:2 This does not mean that God becomes unfair or arbitrary. God is always just. But it does mean that God takes our attitudes seriously. If we are: harsh unforgiving eager to condemn quick to criticize slow to show mercy we should not be surprised when we experience the same treatment in return. The standard we use on others becomes the standard we invite upon ourselves. Jesus is not threatening His followers— He is warning them. Judgmentalism hardens the heart. It poisons relationships. It destroys witness. It replaces humility with superiority. That is not the way of the kingdom. Jesus calls His followers to a ...
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