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著者： Tim Shapley and John Howell
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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. キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ ノンフィクション犯罪 聖職・福音主義
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  • Advent Message 03: Candle of Joy

    Advent Message 03: Candle of Joy
    2025/12/15

    Sermon Date: 12/14/2025

    Bible Verses:

    • Psalm 98

    Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley

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

    Introduction: The Sound of Joy in a Weary World

    We come today to the third Sunday of Advent—the Sunday of Joy. The pink candle, often called the Shepherds’ Candle, reminds us that the news of Christ’s coming brings joy so deep that it shakes the foundations of the world.

    And what better hymn to drive that home than “Joy to the World”?

    What most people don’t realize is that Isaac Watts wasn't writing about the baby in the manger—he was writing about the King on the throne. This hymn is not just about Christmas past; it’s about the coming kingdom. It’s rooted in Psalm 98, which opens like this:

    “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things…” (Psalm 98:1)

    It’s a psalm of triumphant joy—not naive happiness, but world-shaking, sin-conquering joy grounded in God’s promise and power.

    Let’s break down that kind of Advent joy in three parts.

    1. Joy Declared: The King Has Come, The King Will Come Again

    “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King!”

    Watts was pointing to the fulfillment of Psalm 98, which celebrates a God who:

    • Acts with power (v. 1)
    • Reveals righteousness (v. 2)
    • Remembers His love and faithfulness (v. 3)

    Advent joy doesn’t start with us—it starts with God. The Lord has come. He entered our world not to observe suffering, but to overcome it—from Bethlehem to the cross to the empty tomb.

    Every time we sing “Joy to the world,” we’re not just remembering Christmas—we’re rehearsing the moment when Jesus returns as King and joy floods everything that’s been broken.

    ✦ Advent joy isn’t rooted in what we feel—it’s rooted in who reigns.

    1. Joy Received: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

    Joy is offered—but it must be received.

    The line we sing so casually—"Let every heart prepare Him room"—is a direct challenge. It asks: Have you made room in your life for the King?

    Joy doesn’t come from a perfect December. It doesn't come from the right gifts, the right balance in the bank, or even the right relationships. Joy comes from surrendering the throne of your life to the One who already rules heaven and earth.

    Psalm 98 repeats the word “all” and “every”—indicating the reach of God’s joy:

    • “All the ends of the earth have seen…” (v. 3)
    • “Let the sea resound, and everything in it…” (v. 7)
    • “Let the rivers clap their hands…” (v. 8)

    If seas and rivers and mountains can rejoice—how much more should the people He came to save?

    ✦ Joy is not automatic—it’s the echo of a heart where Jesus is welcome.

    1. Joy Restored: Far as the Curse Is Found

    Why is this hymn connected to Genesis 3? Because Jesus didn’t just come to save souls—He came to undo the curse. Every sorrow, every brokenness, every ache in your bones comes from a world still shadowed by sin. But Watts reminds us:

    “He comes to make His blessings flow, far as the curse is found.”

    Psalm 98 ends with anticipation:

    “…for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.” (Psalm 98:9)

    That’s not bad news—that’s good news. Jesus doesn’t just bring joy—He restores justice. He doesn’t just save hearts—He heals creation. He doesn’t just reign someday—He reigns today.

    In Jesus, joy is not fragile—it’s unstoppable. It’s coming with Him when He returns, and it’s breaking into the world now through every believer who refuses to let despair have the last word.

    Conclusion: Light the Candle, Live the Joy

    Today we light the Candle of Joy—not because life is perfect, but because God’s promise is. Joy is not a mood—it’s the music of heaven breaking into earth.

    So let the good news of Advent ring louder than the bad news around us. Let every heart prepare Him room. Let every home, every workplace, every struggle, and every silence feel the weight of this truth:

    ✦ Joy to the world—the Lord is come. ✦ Joy to the world—the Lord is coming again. ✦ Joy to the world—let us live like we believe it.
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  • Advent Message 02: Candle of Peace

    Advent Message 02: Candle of Peace
    2025/12/08
    Sermon Date: 12/7/2025 Bible Verses: Luke 2:8-14 Speaker: Rev. Timothy "Tim" Shapley Theme: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/a-new- Theme: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Introduction: When Peace Feels Far Away Advent is a season of promise—but it’s also a season of tension. We celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace, yet we live in a world riddled with chaos, conflict, and pain. If you’ve ever been heartbroken, afraid, or desperate for something to change—you’re not alone. Christmas is not just twinkling lights and warm memories. It’s also tears on the floor of a stable and angels shouting peace into a battlefield. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow knew this well. On Christmas Day in 1863—during the darkest days of the Civil War—he sat alone, grieving the death of his beloved wife, worrying over his wounded son, and listening to the Christmas bells. He wrote: “…And in despair I bowed my head; ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men.’” Ever felt that way? When the promise of peace seems like a cruel joke? The Candle of Peace is for that moment. Peace Promised: The Angels’ Song Luke 2:14 isn’t just a gentle lullaby for a holy night. It’s a battle cry from heaven to earth. “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” That’s not wishful thinking—it’s a declaration of divine reality. The angels weren’t pointing to a feeling or a fleeting moment of rest—they were announcing the arrival of a Person whose very presence would shatter the reign of fear. Before Jesus ever preached a sermon about peace, He was peace. Before He stilled a storm, He was the calm. Before He told His disciples, “Peace be with you,” He was living proof that peace starts from heaven and invades the chaos of earth. Let’s get this straight: Peace isn’t something we achieve.Peace isn’t something we earn.Peace is something God sent. Wrapped in swaddling cloths in Bethlehem wasn’t just a baby—it was the very heartbeat of God’s peace nestled into a violent, power-hungry world. Peace doesn’t start with us climbing up to heaven. It starts with heaven coming down to us. That’s why we light the Candle of Peace. It’s not to remind us of what ought to be. It’s to remind us of what already is—because God Himself has entered our story. ✦ Before Jesus spoke peace—He embodied peace. Peace Troubled: When Angels Sing, but We Hear Cannon Fire But let’s be honest: not everyone hears angels singing. Some of us hear explosions, arguments, headlines, bad diagnoses, and broken promises. Longfellow looked out on his war-torn world—and into the wounds of his own heart—and confessed, “There is no peace on earth.” And maybe you’ve felt that too. Jesus doesn’t gaslight us. He doesn’t say, “Just cheer up and believe harder.” Instead, He looks us in the eyes and says: “In the world you will have tribulation…” (John 16:33) He calls it like it is. Tribulation—pressure, pain, battles, grief—will come. But here’s the difference: He doesn’t leave us in the darkness. The full verse says: “…but take heart; I have overcome the world.” So what’s the promise? Not that we’ll escape the storm—but that Jesus is greater than the storm. Peace isn’t pretending. Peace is trusting Someone bigger than whatever threatens to undo us. And when Jesus says: “My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives…” (John 14:27) He’s drawing a sharp contrast. The world gives peace like a cheap gift—it breaks, it fades, and when life shatters, so does our peace. But the peace of Christ is bulletproof. Blood-proof. Death-proof. The world gives peace based on circumstances. Jesus gives peace based on His character. The world gives peace as long as things are calm.Jesus gives peace that thrives because He is present—even in turmoil. Peace is not the absence of conflict—it's the presence of Christ in the conflict. ✦ Peace isn’t found in the silence of the battlefield—it’s found in the Savior who walks into the battle with us. Peace Practiced: Blessed Are the Peacemakers Peace began with God. Peace comes through Christ. But peace doesn’t stop there. It’s not a museum relic to be admired—it’s a mission to be lived. Jesus said: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Notice He didn’t say, “Blessed are the peacekeepers.” Peacekeepers avoid conflict. Peacemakers enter it with grace and truth. They don’t sweep things under the rug or whisper empty platitudes. They do the hard work of reconciliation because they carry the DNA of the King who reconciled them to God. Being a peacemaker means: Forgiving when you’d rather hold a grudge.Listening when you’d rather argue.Building bridges when you’d rather burn them.Healing wounds you didn’t cause.Laying down your rights for the sake of ...
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  • The Weekly Show - Episode 78: Celebration, Two year Anniversary

    The Weekly Show - Episode 78: Celebration, Two year Anniversary
    2025/12/04

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

    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/

    “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 gospel sound both rich and pure.

    They opened John’s great book of light, Where Word made flesh broke through the night. They told of life from womb to breath— How God still weaves through life and death.

    They faced the world’s most sacred strife, The worth of soul, the gift of life. With trembling hands and holy tone, They said: Each child is His alone.

    Through pain and loss, through tear and song, They showed that faith still stands strong. That suffering, though hard to bear, Becomes a place where God meets there.

    They sought God’s will through every test— Not in confusion, but in rest. In purpose, guidance, sovereignty— They found His heart, and helped us see.

    They spoke of anger, right and wrong, Of tempers short and mercies long. Of Saul and Samuel’s shadowed hour, Of witches, fear, and fading power.

    They talked of death—and what’s beyond, Of heaven’s gate and Christ’s dear bond. They said, Fear not!—for love is near, And perfect love drives out our fear.

    They called the church to stand and fight, To “suit up” strong in armor bright. To wield the Word, the Spirit’s flame, And bear the banner of His name.

    They taught of light that will not fade, Of freedom won, of debts repaid. Of hearts forgiven, spirits freed, Of purpose born from grace and need.

    They spoke of friends—the kind that stay, When storms of life don’t go away. Of love that laughs, and truth that binds, Of mercy strong and hearts aligned.

    And when the hymns began to rise, Their voices joined beyond the skies. Through words and melody combined, The saints of old and new entwined.

    So here’s to years of faith well sown, Of seeds of truth the Spirit’s grown. To Tim and John—whose steady tone Has helped the weary find their home.

    Two years beneath the Walnut Grove— Where gospel roots and friendship grow. And if the Lord should grant year three, May His Word still set captives free.

    Q&A:
    • How many tacos can you eat in one sitting? - Jack Brewer
    • What is your favorite parable? Psalm? - Laken Howell
    • What do you think about the most recent “rapture-tok” situation with the South African pastor (Joshua Mhlakala)? - Mallory Kaul
    • Why are so many people so eager/trusting when they know that no one will know the time or place? - Mallory Kaul
    • Which LOTR Movie is the Best? (And Why is it RotK?) - Mallory Kaul
    • Is Karma biblical?
    • How should we address other Christian who believe in Karma?
    • What is your favorite Childhood Memory? - Sheila Shapley
    • What was your favorite thing to watch as a child? - Sheila Shapley
    • What is your favorite hymn? - Sheila Shapley
    • What is your greatest fear?” - Sheila Shapley
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