Walnut Grove

Join Tim and John as they celebrate two years of the Podcast!

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“Two Years Beneath the Grove”

A Poem for the Walnut Grove Podcast – Celebrating Year Two

Two years of roots grown deep in grace, Of truth proclaimed from place to place, Of voices steady, kind, and sure— A gos...

Sermon Date: 11/30/2025

Bible Verses:

• Haggai 2:7
• Isaiah 8:10
• Isaiah 7:14

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

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Theme: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”

Introduction: A Season of Waiting, A Candle of Hope

Advent isn’t just about looking back to the birth of Christ—it’s also about looking forward to His return. We're stuck living in the tension between what God has already done ...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on Hymns.

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Tim’s Favorite Hymns:

1. Wonderful Grace of Jesus - Author: Haldor Lillenas (1918) Scripture: Romans 5:20 — “Where sin increased, grace abounded all the more.”
2. Victory in Jesus -  Author: Eugene Monroe Bartle...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on Friendship.

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 Introduction: Biblical Friendship

Friendship is one of God’s most sacred gifts—and one of the most misunderstood. The world treats friendship as something casual, easily replaced, and mostly self-serving. I...

Sermon Date: 11/16/2025

Bible Verses:

• Psalm 115:3 – “Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases.”
• Psalm 115:12–18 – The Lord remembers us, blesses us, and His praise endures forever.
• 1 Chronicles 29:11–12 – “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory… for all that is in heaven and earth is Yours.”
• Romans 8:28 – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good.”
• Psalm 103 – He ru...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on Freedom.

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 Introduction: “Forgiven for a Reason”

Forgiveness was never meant to be the end of your story—it’s the beginning of a new one. When Jesus sets you free, He doesn’t just wipe your slate clean; He hands you the...

Sermon Date: 11/02/2025

Bible Verses:

• 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

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Introduction: The Cross-Shaped Life

We live in a culture driven by appearance, platform, and performance. Success is measured by likes, followers, resumes, and the ability to impress. Even within the church, there’s a subtle temptation to chase recognition, elevate certain leade...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on  Forgiveness.

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Transition Song: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/

Introduction: The Gift We Struggle to Give

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and necessary acts in the Christian life—and one of the hardest. It is a gift we desperately long to receive but often str...

Sermon Date: 11/02/2025

Bible Verses:

• 1 Corinthians 2:6–16

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-

Introduction: Hidden Wisdom

We live in an age of unparalleled access to knowledge.

With just a few taps on a screen, you can look up any fact, stream lectures from Ivy League professors, learn a new skill, or analyze world events in real time. Our generation has more data than e...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on Light and Darkness.

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Introduction: Light in the Darkness

Theme Verse:

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5

Every generation faces darkness. Sometimes it’s the kind you see...

Sermon Date: 10/26/2025

Bible Verses:

• Ephesians 5:15–21

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-

Introduction:

Wisdom isn’t just about what you know—it’s about how you walk.

In Ephesians 5, Paul gives us a roadmap for living wisely in a world that is anything but. He’s not talking about academic smarts or clever strategies. He’s calling believers to a lifestyle shaped by spiri...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on why we Should Suit UP!

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Introduction: We’re at War—Whether We Know It or Not

The Christian life isn’t a playground—it’s a battlefield.

When the Apostle Paul writes his final words to the church in Ephesus, he doesn’t end...

Sermon Date: 10/19/2025

Bible Verses:

• Psalm 71:1-8

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-

Introduction: "Still Trusting"

Have you ever noticed that real faith doesn’t always look like loud declarations or perfect confidence?

It doesn’t always come wrapped in fireworks or mountaintop moments. Sometimes — maybe more often than we’d like to admit — real faith looks like a tired...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on why we should not fear.

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Introduction: Fear Not!

Fear is one of the oldest emotions known to humankind—and still one of the strongest. From the first time Adam and Eve hid in the garden, to the present day, fear has foll...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on 1 Samuel 28 

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Introduction: Eternity Matters

The question of what happens after we die is one of the most profound and personal questions a person can ask. It's a question that transcends culture, age, and religion. Whet...

Sermon Date: 10/5/2025

Bible Verses:

• 1 Corinthians 4:1‑21

Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new-

Part I: Servants of Christ, Stewards of God’s Mysteries – 1 Cor 4:1‑5

1. Servants (Under-Rowers)

• Paul uses the word hyperetas – essentially an “under-rower,” one who doesn’t steer the ship but obediently rows under direction.
• As Christians, we are first and foremost...

Join Tim and John as they talk about life and study on 1 Samuel 28 

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Introduction: Saul’s Spiritual Collapse

There are few stories in Scripture as haunting as King Saul’s final descent into darkness in 1 Samuel 28. Once anointed by God and filled with promise, Saul’s life be...