Wallula Christian Church Sermons

The Image | Genesis 1:26-31

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Why are we here? Is there a purpose behind humans populating planet Earth? Does my life have any value? Questions like this are asked all the time, but answers vary and can cause even further confusion. When God created humanity, there was a clear identity, purpose, and value behind it all. Genesis 1 is the starting point for knowing who we are.

The Trumpet | Psalm 150

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Have you ever shouted something from the rooftops? What do you think would be worth this kind of behavior? What is worth shouting about in life?

The Secret Place | Psalm 139

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Have you ever had a really good hiding place? What did you use it for? Did you hide valuables? Snacks? Yourself? Many of us have hidden something from others in our lives, but one thing is even more certain: we can’t hide anything from God!

The Maker | Psalm 121

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Psalm 121

His Voice | Psalm 29

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500

What is the most powerful thing you have ever experienced? Maybe this spring, you sought refuge in the basement because of a tornado, or you turned your head as a motorcycle or muscle car roared down the street. But have you ever been stopped in your tracks by the power of a voice?

The Tree | Psalm 1

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Psalm 1 presents two options: be blessed or perish. In this introduction to the book of Psalms, the blessed life is described as a tree planted by flowing streams, bearing fruit, and dressed in leaves that never wither. As followers of Christ, we must stay close to the source of living water, Jesus.

Called Together | 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500

We often talk about the church being a family. Like any family, there can be disagreements and misunderstandings that must be worked through. The church in Corinth modeled what it means to be "called together".

Called Set Apart | 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Once in a while, someone will apologize for spilling coffee in WCC’s Worship Center. They feel bad for inadvertently making a mess in a room we sometimes call a “sanctuary.” Or have you ever seen someone “hush” a kid or tell them to stop running in the “Lord’s house?” What is more holy than a building set apart for God?

Called Coworkers | 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Think back to your school days. Were you a person who loved “group projects,” or when the teacher said it was group project time, did your heart sink a little? To be fair, sometimes those projects went really great & sometimes those projects were pretty challenging. It really depended on you.

Called Ambassadors | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Do you remember going on a field trip as a kid in school? I bet before you loaded the bus, your teacher gave you a speech similar to this one: “I need everyone to remember that when we arrive at the museum, you will be on your best behavior. You not only represent yourself, but your family and school.” Your teacher appointed you as an ambassador of your school.

2 Marys, An Earthquake, and an Empty Tomb | Matthew 28:1-10

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

When we think of Easter, our mind probably races towards eggs, bunnies, pastel colors, and maybe a sweet worship service at church. But the first Easter was different. That first Easter started in sorrow, shook with an earthquake, and moved into Jesus greeting the women on their way to tell the other disciples that He was raised from the dead!

A Donkey, Some Palm Branches, and the King | Matthew 21:1-11

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

One of the best parts of a baseball game is when the production crew urges the crowd to make some noise with displays on the Jumbotron. Get Loud! The scoreboard will say, and the crowd will respond with cheers! What a day Jesus’ last arrival in Jerusalem must have been, with the shouts of Hosanna!

A Kiss, A Sword, and Fleeing Disciples | Matthew 26:47-56

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

This week, we welcome Kasey Robinson from Westside Family Church, Leavenworth. Our Bibles tell us that God is sovereign and faithful, but do we live as if it is true? Christ is victorious over sin and death, so even when following Jesus might feel like defeat, we can walk in the confidence we have in Jesus and the promises God has for us.

A Certain Man, Some Bread, and a Little Wine | Matthew 26:17-29

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Every week at Wallula, we celebrate communion together as a way to remember the death of Jesus on the cross. Every time we do it, we eat the bread and drink the juice, symbols of the body and blood of Jesus. Those symbols carry so much weight and truth that sustain us every week to follow after Jesus.

A Garden, a Cup, and a Nap | Matthew 26:36-46

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed fervently while the disciples, nearby, could not stay awake. During that prayer, Jesus received "negative" news about his future. God’s no in the garden was a yes to something much greater. In moments of rock bottom, God is near and still working in our lives.

The High Priest, A Couple Liars, and the Clouds of Heaven | Matthew 26:57-75

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Stand up for yourself! Has anyone ever encouraged you to stand up for yourself? When you imagine standing up for yourself or for a friend, what does that look like? Are you pointing your finger or shouting to be heard? When it comes to standing up for yourself, we can glean from the story of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas.

A Pretty Girl, Some Perfume, and the Poor

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600

You are probably known to different people for different stuff. To some, you might be mom or dad, to others a husband or wife, to still others a friend or employee, or maybe to others you’re the boss. As followers of Jesus, we should want everyone, everywhere to know us for knowing Jesus!

Last Chance to Go Home | 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

“There is no place like home!” or “Home is where the heart is” or “Home for the Holidays”...we love to talk romantically about home!

Last Chance To Be Encouraged | 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

As you go through an ordinary day, what encourages you? A compliment from a friend on your appearance, or maybe a stranger allowing you to merge into traffic? It is pretty amazing how a small act of kindness can go a long way!

Last Chance to Shine | 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Does anyone on your block still have their Christmas lights up? When you drive by those houses, what do you think? Now you can buy permanent Christmas lights, so they'll be shining all year long! As followers of Jesus, we should always be shining!

Last Chance to Spread the Word | 2 Corinthians 2:1-17

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

After Christmas, a young man mentioned receiving a backpack and a hatchet as gifts, which he explained were for camping. He described being part of a group he called “basically Christian Boy Scouts.” While many may not know the details of the Boy Scouts, they are often remembered for emphasizing character and service, values that could easily be described as Christian. What would it be like if the Church actually acted like the Church?

Last Chance to Change Course | 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Imagine traveling a familiar route, one that’s been driven countless times. The road is straightforward and predictable, the kind that requires little thought. Then, partway along, a detour sign appears. What was once an easy, direct trip suddenly requires a change in direction. The destination remains the same, but the path to get there does not.

Last Chance for Comfort | 1 Corinthians 1:1-11

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Sometimes you just need your mom. Most of us know that feeling. You're calling her when you’re sick, crying over a scraped knee, or wishing you could hear her voice one more time. In those moments, we’re reminded that comfort isn’t meant to be carried alone; it’s found in community.

Seeing Jesus | John 4:1-39

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

At the start of a new year, we often try to fix things, start new habits, and hope for progress in our lives. Before we look at health goals and habits, we need to ask ourselves, "How am I seeing Jesus?" The woman at the well gives us a picture of a transformed life after simply seeing Jesus for who he truly is.

The Lord is My Shepherd | Psalm 23

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0600

The gift of Jesus at Christmas time leads us to see numerous ways we are blessed by his life, death, and resurrection.

Welcome Him! | Luke 2:1-20

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Christmas has a rich history of family traditions, and every year we welcome people, food, and maybe even Santa into our home. But most importantly, Christmas is about welcoming Jesus into our lives.

Prepare for Him | Luke 1:57-80

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600

There is a lot of work that goes into a Christmas celebration. You will probably hang some decorations, prepare some delicious goodies, and maybe even wrap some gifts, all to prepare for Christmas. John the Baptist, from his birth, was all about preparing the way for Jesus!

Praise Him | Luke 1:39-56

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

This season is filled with all kinds of stuff that vies for our attention. There are lights, decorations, parties, presents, and so much more. This Christmas, we have to decide what is truly worth our attention. We have to determine who truly deserves our attention and praise.

Serve Him | Luke 1:26-38

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0600

We love a good “rags to riches” story. The small-town kid goes off to the big city and becomes a big-time success; we are drawn to that storyline. Perhaps that is a reason the Bible remains the all-time bestseller; it is full of these kinds of stories. God loves to use the underdog in big ways!

Expecting Him! | Luke 1:5-25

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

If you look up the definition of “expectation”, it says, “a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future.” Have you ever heard from a friend, “You have to try this restaurant,” or “You must watch this movie,” only to be disappointed by the meal or fall asleep during the movie? What happens when someone or something doesn’t meet your expectations? Have you ever felt like God failed to meet your expectations? What do you do then?

Be Praying | James 5:13-20

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

In our world, the concept of “thoughts and prayers” draws much criticism. It is routinely believed that time spent praying is time that detracts from practical action. It is interesting that in this very practical letter, James wraps up his letter with encouragement to pray!

Be Patient | James 5:7-12

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Waiting can be uncomfortable, whether for a conversation to end, an appointment to begin, or a next step to arrive. James reminds believers that we live in a similar season of anticipation as we await Christ’s return. Instead of growing restless or discouraged, we are called to remain patient, steadfast, and hopeful, trusting that the Lord’s coming is near and living faithfully in the meantime.

Be Generous | James 5:1-6

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Jesus once told a story that we sometimes refer to as the parable of the “rich fool.” It was a story about a farmer who had a more-than-usual bountiful harvest. He decided to build bigger barns for his harvest instead of giving some away. He died that night and never had a chance to “enjoy” his riches. It's amazing that overall this time, people’s attitude about money hasn’t really changed.

Work of Spiritual Warfare | Ephesians 6:10-24

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Do you remember the first time you put on a uniform for work or for a team? Or do you have a favorite item of clothing? Certain outfits just make you feel like you can face the day or conquer any challenge. As followers of Christ, the armor of God is what we need to take a stand against the enemy.

Work of Obedience | Ephesians 6:1-9

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Did you ever play the game, Simon Says, as a kid? It is a simple game of following instructions. What was the key to winning Simon Says? The key to winning the game was knowing when or who to obey. As followers of Jesus, each of us needs to live a life of obedience to Jesus.

Work of Marriage | Ephesians 5:21-33

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

There are so many important relationships in our lives that require attention and time to grow and develop. Marriage is a unique and important earthly relationship that Paul highlights in Ephesians 5. This relationship between husband and wife is second only to our relationship with Jesus.

Work of Walking | Ephesians 5:1-20

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Walking is important. Many of us count our steps on a daily basis aiming for either 8,000, 10,000, or even 12,000 steps! What happens when we are coming up short of our goal at the end of the day? We walk a few extra steps to simply ensure we reach our goal. While physical steps may ensure heart health, our spiritual walk has a much great impact. We should all strive to further our spiritual walk by walking in love, light, and wisdom.

Work of Dressing & Undressing | Ephesians 4:17-32

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

I remember the first year I played tackle football. I was in seventh grade and our “locker room” was behind the curtain on the stage in the school gym. Forty twelve year old boys disrobed and hung up sweaty practice clothes on a series of coat racks on that stage. By the end of the season that make shift locker room had a certain aroma. If we never change our life ends up stinking!

Work of Ministry | Ephesians 4:9-16

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500

One summer I worked on an assembly line at a card factory. Everyone had a job to do in order for these Christmas cards to be packed and delivered. One person loaded the boxes onto the line, another folded the flap over in the box. My job was, and this is a technical term, to skootch the cards over after they dropped from a machine into the box. Another person put the lid on and finally someone loaded these boxes into containers to be shipped. Everyone had a job to do! In the church, everyone has a job to do!

Work at Unity | James 4:1-7

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Eugene Peterson said, "There can be no maturity in the spiritual life, no obedience in following Jesus, no wholeness in the Christian life, apart from an immersion in, and embrace of, community. I am not myself by myself.” We need each other to be equipped and transformed, perhaps that is why unity is so important to Jesus.

Real Humility | James 4:1-12

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Do you remember the kids’ song “The Hokey Pokey?” The lyrics say, You put your right foot in, you take your right foot out, you put your right foot in and you shake it all about. You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around. That’s what it’s all about. I’ve never really been sure “what it’s all about?” But I do know that many people try to go through life with one foot in the world and one foot in relationship with Jesus. Be all in for Jesus!

Real Wisdom | James 3:13-18

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500

We live in the age of information. If we have a question about which direction we need to head on our trip, how to repair a toilet in our home, or who was the 27th president of the United States of America, we can access that information in a matter of moments. As followers of Jesus we want to exercise real wisdom not just knowledge.

Real Words | James 3:1-12

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500

We all have heard the children’s phrase, “sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” While it is a nice idea, most of us have discovered over the years, it’s not really true! The words we use are truly powerful.

Real Faith | James 2:14-26

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

What does real faith look like? If you look the word “faith” up in the dictionary it would say something like, complete trust or confidence in someone or something. Hebrews 11:1 says, Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Still, the question remains, what does it look like to live out our faith?

Real Relationships | James 2:1-13

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500

What is your favorite color? Do you have a favorite flavor of ice cream? What
about TV shows or movies, do you have a favorite? Choosing a favorite color,
flavor of ice cream or television show is natural and good, playing favorites in
relationships is more problematic.

Always Praising | Habakkuk 3:1-19

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This is sort of a bleak outlook on life, but it reminds us that everybody is sure to face some challenges in life, and we have to decide how we will respond to life’s tough times.

Standing Watch | Habakkuk 1:12-2:20

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Do you remember playing hide and seek as a kid? One person was “it” and would close their eyes, count to “10,” while everyone else was busy hiding. When “it” finished counting, they would yell, “Ready or not, here I come!” And the search was on! Sometimes we live our lives like a game of hide and seek when we ought to be alert and standing watch.

Asking For Help | Habakkuk 1:1-11

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Do you ever struggle to ask someone else for help? Why is it
so hard for us to admit that we require assistance? Habakkuk is finally there. He admits that God’s people are lost and need help from their Creator,
and yet He seems so far off.

Strength | Ephesians 3:13-21

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Several months ago, a family was packing for vacation. Each family member had multiple bags and wanted to ensure each bag was within the airline limit of 50lbs. The family was concerned about one bag possibly being too heavy, and each in turn lifted and attempted to measure the weight of the bag. Due to different strength levels, experiences, and expectations, each family member assessed a wildly different weight. And, each member was sure their assessment was the most accurate and that their strength was the defining strength! Thankfully, Jesus provides us with the strength necessary to grow in Him.

Ministry | Ephesians 3:1-13

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500

There are many ways we can be described throughout our lives. We may be called son, brother, husband, wife, mom, Arizonan, Kansan, or even our school mascot (Cougar, Viking!). There are many ways to be described, but the one that means more than anything; Christian.

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Reconciliation | Ephesians 2:11-22

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Every year, we celebrate the birthday of our nation. What a grand experiment the United States of America has been. The US was founded on the premise that “all men are created equal.” Of course, we know our nation has struggled to live up to that ideal. There is only one way to make “one new man in the place of two,” only one who can “kill hostility.”