Walnut Grove Church of Christ

Walnut Grove Church of Christ A small group of Christians who strive to follow the New Testament pattern of how Christ's church should be. Meets on Sun at 10AM and 7:30PM and Wed at 7:30PM

05/30/2026

Psalm 56:3,4
Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
4 In God (I will praise His word),
In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear.
What can flesh do to me?

Most people today fear the wrong things.

Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

If you want to have a meaningful and successful life, it begins with a knowledge and healthy fear of God!

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/29/2026

Romans 12:14-16
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

Here Paul reminds us that the ground at the foot of the cross is level. No one is higher or lower than anyone else, and we should learn to see all others the same. It doesn’t matter where you are from, who your parents are, what language you speak, or anything else by which we label and divide one another.
WE ALL NEED JESUS!
He died for every one of us and wants to save every one of us. So, let’s see each other through the eyes of Jesus and realize that each and every person is so valuable that Jesus died for them, and allow this to control the way we behave toward one another.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/27/2026

Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:24 reminds me that life isn’t about comfort or applause—it’s about purpose. Paul said his only aim was to finish the race and complete the work Jesus entrusted to him.
That challenges me deeply. What if we lived each day with that kind of focus? What if our highest goal was to reflect Christ’s mission in everything we do?
Like Paul let us run our race with courage, joy, and unwavering purpose.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/26/2026

1 John 3:16,17
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

It’s easy to say “I love others,” but 1 John pushes deeper. If we have the ability to help someone and choose not to, how can God’s love live in us? We are called to show others how God loves them by the way we love them.
This verse hits hard—but in the best way. It calls us to a love that sacrifices, a love that notices, a love that acts.
Who can you bless today? Who can you encourage? Who can you help?
Let’s be the kind of people who turn faith into action.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/25/2026

James 1:19,20
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause. James reminds us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because our anger rarely produces the kind of goodness God desires.
In a world that pushes us to react instantly, choosing patience is a quiet act of strength. Choosing to listen is an act of love. And choosing calm over anger is an act of faith.
I often need to remind myself to slow down, breathe, and respond with grace. Maybe you need that reminder too.
Let’s walk in wisdom and gentleness.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

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05/24/2026

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05/22/2026

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05/22/2026

Galatians 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

This passage is a reminder that victory doesn’t come from willpower alone. It comes from direction — choosing each day to let the Spirit lead your thoughts, your reactions, your desires, and your steps. When He leads, the things that once controlled you lose their grip.
Here’s the truth that hits me every time: You don’t overcome darkness by fighting it nonstop. You overcome it by walking toward the light.
This reminds me of another passage.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/21/2026

1 Corinthians 1:10
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

1 Corinthians 1:10 is a powerful reminder that the church isn’t meant to be a collection of competing voices — it’s meant to be a united family. Paul urges believers to be “perfectly joined together,” not because we’ll always agree on everything, but because Christ and His teaching is bigger than anything that could divide us.
In a world full of arguments, opinions, and noise, this verse calls us back to the heart of our faith: Unity. Humility. One mind. One purpose found within the pages of God’s word.
When we choose grace over gossip, peace over pride, and love over labels, the world sees Jesus more clearly through us.

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

05/20/2026

Acts 6:7
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Acts 6:7 is one of those quiet but powerful reminders that when the church is healthy, united, and focused on serving, God’s Word advances with unstoppable strength.
The verse shows three beautiful things happening at once:
• The Word of God spread — truth always moves when God’s people walk in obedience.
• The number of disciples increased — growth is a natural result of faithfulness.
• Even priests believed and obeyed — hearts you’d never expect can open when God is at work.
It’s a picture of what happens when we choose service over status, unity over division, and faithfulness over comfort. God multiplies what we surrender.
Let’s work together in love and faithfulness and see what God will do in our lives!

Philip Permenter, Evangelist
Walnut Grove Church of Christ

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Somerset, KY
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