Guerrilla Christianity

Pastor R. Bret Walker explores Genesis 21 and the story of Hagar and Ishmael to reveal the contrast between the son of the slave and the son of the free. On Father’s Day, he reflects on earthly fathers—good, absent, or broken—and points listeners to the perfect Father who never abandons His children. God hears Ishmael’s cry, provides for him in the wilderness, and promises to make him a great nation. The message reminds us that while human families may fail, God adopts us through Christ and calls us His own, offering hope, identity, and unfailing love.

(On this day, Pastor Bret had sprained his ankle and was delivering the sermon sitting down at the altar rail.)

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In this third message of the After the Fall series, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores God’s astonishing promise to Abraham and Sarah—an elderly couple who laugh at the idea of bearing a child. Yet God responds, “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Through this encounter at the oaks of Mamre, Pastor Walker highlights God’s faithfulness, His perfect timing, and His power to accomplish what seems impossible. This sermon invites listeners to confront their doubts, remember God’s past faithfulness, and trust that His promises—like Isaac, the son of promise—come by His power, not human effort.

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In this second message of the After the Fall series, Pastor R. Bret Walker traces humanity’s decline after Eden and introduces Abram as God’s surprising new beginning. God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and promises, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Pastor Walker explores Abram’s obedience, his fears, and God’s unwavering faithfulness—even when Abram falters. This sermon invites listeners to consider their own callings, the cost of obedience, and the eternal hope found in the One who would ultimately come from Abram’s line: Jesus Christ, the true fulfillment of God’s promise.

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In this opening message of the After the Fall series, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores creation “before anything existed except God alone,” reflecting on Genesis 1–2 and the perfect world God declared “very good.” Pastor Walker highlights the Trinity at work in creation, humanity made in God’s image, and the original harmony of a world without death or corruption. He connects the third day of creation to Christ’s resurrection, showing how God brings life from death. This sermon invites listeners to see creation through God’s perspective and to embrace the new creation offered through Christ.

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In this Pentecost message, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores what it truly means to be a Spirit‑filled church. Drawing from Acts 2, he highlights six marks of a vibrant congregation: a praying church, a witnessing church, a sent church, a persecuted church, a preaching church, and a baptizing church. Pastor Walker challenges listeners to embrace the work of the Holy Spirit—uniting in prayer, boldly sharing Christ, discipling new believers, and carrying the gospel beyond the church walls. The Spirit that filled the early church is the same Spirit empowering believers today to reach the lost and glorify God.

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In this penultimate message of the Easter series The Early Church: Lessons from the Book of Acts, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores the Ascension and the calling of the church to be a sent people. Drawing from Acts 1:1–11, he highlights Jesus’ command to wait for the Holy Spirit, the power given to believers, and the mission to witness in ever‑widening circles—Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Like the disciples, we are not called to stand still, but to go. Empowered by the Spirit, the sent church proclaims Christ to a world in need.

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In this message, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores Paul’s sermon at the Areopagus (Acts 17:22–31) as a model for evangelism in a skeptical world. Paul begins with common ground, acknowledges the Athenians’ spiritual searching, and reveals the “unknown God” as the Creator who calls all people to repentance. Pastor Walker challenges believers to recover the courage and clarity of the early church—a preaching church that shared the gospel with wisdom, calmness, and conviction. Though few believed Paul that day, the seeds he planted transformed Athens. We are called to do the same.

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In this message, Pastor R. Bret Walker reflects on the reality of the persecuted church, drawing from Stephen’s martyrdom in Acts 7. Stephen, “full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw… Jesus standing at the right hand of God,” even forgiving his executioners as he died. The sermon highlights how persecution has historically strengthened the church, noting that “almost 400 million Christians worldwide face persecution or violence” today. Like Stephen, believers are called to stand faithfully for Christ, trusting that when we stand for Jesus, He stands for us, and continuing the mission despite opposition.

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In this message, Pastor R. Bret Walker explores what made the early believers in Acts 2 a truly united church. They “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching… the fellowship… the breaking of bread and the prayers,” a pattern that shaped their shared life and mission. Their generosity, joy, worship, and mutual care led to “favor with all the people,” and as a result, “the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” The sermon challenges today’s church to reclaim this unity through teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and praise.

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Guerrilla Christianity – “The Baptizing Church” Pastor R. Bret Walker explores Acts 2 and the early church’s explosive growth as a baptizing church. Peter’s call to “Repent and be baptized… for the forgiveness of your sins” becomes the heart of the message, showing baptism as a means of grace and a sign of God’s claim on his people. The sermon urges believers to embrace repentance, proclaim Christ boldly, and invite others into the life of faith. As Bret reminds us, the promise is “for you and for your children and for all who are far off,” and the mission continues today.

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