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Current Series: TOUR THROUGH THE NEW
TESTAMENT Join us as, together as a
church, we begin the process of reading through the
entire New Testament of the Bible, learning along the
way about the amazing messages it contains to help guide us
through our daily lives.
Sermon Sunday,
March 7, 2010
"Tour through the New Testament, Part 3, Luke 12-18:
Only Jesus Gets Us Into Heaven"
Pastor Bill Walles
FINDING JOY IN YOUR JOB According to surveys, almost 80 percent of Americans say
they dislike their current job. Whatever you might do
for a living, or even if you're unemployed, how can you find meaning and purpose—and
even joy—in
your daily work?
To view the video associated with this series,
click
here.
THE
ADVENT WREATH There are many traditions which help us stay focused
on the real reason for the season of Christmas.
Join us as we examine the symbolism behind one of these
traditions, the Advent Wreath.
TEXT
Texting has become a part of everyday life. And most of
us respond instantly whenever our phone buzzes with a
new message. But what about the timeless "text messages" God has given us in the Bible?
IT'S ABOUT TIME Every one of us is
given exactly 60 minutes in each hour and 24 hours in
each day. But each of us chooses to divide up that
time according to our own priorities. How are you
spending your time these days?
When we're struggling with financial hardship, poor health, or
broken relationships, it can be difficult to see God's hand at
work. But even in the midst of uncertainty, it's possible to
discover that God has a plan.
Sermon Sunday, September
20, 2009
"He's (Still) Got the Whole World in His Hands,
Part 2: How to Pray for God's Peace"
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, September
13, 2009
"He's (Still) Got the Whole World in His Hands,
Part 1: Where to Turn When Life Seems Uncertain"
Pastor Bill Walles
EPHESIANS
The Apostle Paul's letter to churches in the city of
Ephesus, written in A. D. 63, has a message relevant for
all people in all times and places. What can we learn
from Paul's timeless words in our own day and age?
Sermon Sunday, August 9, 2009
"Vacation Bible SURF! Recap: Get Out of the Boat!"
Pastor Bill Walles To see the video associated with
this sermon, visit our
Videos page.
TREASURE, EYES, AND TIME Jesus said that wherever we spend our money, there
our heart will be. In this series we also consider how
the things we choose to look at, and the ways we choose
to spend our time, influence who we become as people.
Sermon Sunday, June 14, 2009
"Treasure, Eyes, and Time, Part 3: Where Your Time Is
Spent, There Your Priorities Will Be"
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, June 7, 2009
"Treasure, Eyes, and Time, Part 2: Where Your Eyes Look,
There Your Focus Will Be"
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, May 31, 2009
"Treasure, Eyes, and Time, Part 1: Where Your Money
Goes, There Your Heart Will Be"
Pastor Bill Walles
BE A
CHEERLEADER, NOT A REFEREE
Do you go around encouraging others, or are you maybe a
little too quick to point out when someone has made a
mistake? Learn how to live a life of joy that brings
happiness—instead of added stress!—to those around you.
Sermon Sunday, May 24, 2009
"Be a Cheerleader, Not a Referee, Part 2: Lift Up
Others—Not Yourself"
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, May 17, 2009
"Be a Cheerleader, Not a Referee, Part 1: Don't Take
Yourself Too Seriously"
Pastor Bill Walles
Most of us pray at some time or another, but we might
struggle with exactly what to say. Jesus' disciples
asked Him what they should pray, and in this series we
examine the famous prayer He gave them in response.
Sermon Sunday, March 29, 2009
"The Lord's Prayer, Part 5: 'For Thine Is the Kingdom, and the power, and the
glory, forever and ever, Amen' "
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, March
22, 2009
"The Lord's Prayer, Part 4: 'And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil' "
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, March
15, 2009
"The Lord's Prayer, Part 3: 'Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us
our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us' "
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, March 8,
2009
"The Lord's Prayer, Part 2: 'Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it
is in Heaven' "
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, March 1, 2009 "The Lord's Prayer, Part
1: 'Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name' "
Pastor Bill Walles
STEPS:
FOLLOW, BELIEVE, OBEY
Sometimes people make it sound complicated to be a
Christian. But there are really just three simple steps
Jesus asks us to take: Follow, Believe, and Obey.
We pass by people every day that we hardly even notice,
let alone take the time to reach out to in friendship.
Can you make it a new years' resolution to find one
specific person you can have a positive impact upon in
2009?
Since the beginning of time God was preparing for the
arrival of Jesus in the world. Join us in exploring
some of the particularly compelling stories from the
final year leading up to His birth in a Bethlehem
manger.
The Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God. Even
non-Christians agree that Jesus is one of the key
figures in history. What are some of the ways in which
this person Jesus revealed Himself to us during His time
on Earth?
In this series Pastor Bill Walles describes some of the
core doctrines of Christianity and, in particular, some
of the priorities we have as members of Shepherd of the
Valley Lutheran Church.
Why do some people appear to have life all figured out,
while others seem to encounter nothing but bad luck?
What does it mean to have real faith in something—and
what do you do if your faith is shaken?
Olympic athletes strive to do their best—not just for
their own glory, but for the glory of their nation.
What does it mean for us to achieve great things for
God's glory? And what happens when our best just isn't
good enough?
Sermon Sunday, August 24, 2008 "Whose Name Is on Your
Jersey?, Part 3: To Be Your Best, You've Got to Keep
Reinforcing the Basics"
Ron Mallory
Sermon Sunday, August 17, 2008 "Whose Name Is on Your
Jersey?, Part 2: What Do You Do When Your Best Just
Isn't Good Enough?"
Pastor Bill Walles
Sermon Sunday, August 10, 2008 "Whose Name Is on Your
Jersey?, Part 1: The Name on the Front of the Jersey Is
More Important than the Name on the Back!"
Pastor Bill Walles
WHAT'S
THE BIG SECRET?
As we explore the Apostle Paul's
letter to the ancient Colossian Church, we discover that
a relationship with Jesus is the secret to finding
meaning in life—and that's a "secret" worth sharing with
everyone we meet!
Finding joy in life can be hard
work. In this series we hear from people who find
joy in athletic achievement, and how we can find similar
joy through a commitment to growing in our relationship
with God.
To view the videos associated
with this series, see our Videos
page.
It seems incredible to believe
that a man could be raised from the dead. Join us
as we explore the reasons why we often doubt the
resurrection of Jesus and how believing can change our
lives forever.
The "busy-ness" of
our 21st-century world can infect families, jobs—and
even churches. What does the Bible have to say about
simplifying our lives and focusing on what's really
important?
Sermon Sunday, March 9, 2008 "Simple Church,
Part 5: Talking to God Isn't Supposed to be Complicated"
Pastor Bill Walles
The "busy-ness" of
our 21st-century world can infect families, jobs—and
even churches. What does the Bible have to say about
simplifying our lives and focusing on what's really
important?
To view the videos associated
with this series, see our Videos
page.
