Sunday, December 25, 2022

December 21, 2022: Sunday school children's Christmas play!

 You can find it right here, and we pray it is a blessing to you:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-12-21-22-sunday-school-christmas-play

Sunday, December 18, 2022

December 18, 2022: The joy of Jesus

This is our December 18, 2022 service. Today, Pastor Hodge preached on the Joy of Jesus, and on how, as believers, He is our joy as well. We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and watch our replays on https://archive.org, by cutting and pasting here:

 https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-12-18-22-service
 
And we pray you have a grehttps://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-12-18-22-service at week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, December 11, 2022

December 11, 2022: Joy, continued

This is our December 11, 2022 service. We celebrate the third Sunday in Advent by lighting the candle of joy. And, Pastor Hodge continues in his series on joy. We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch us live on Facebook, YouTube, and also on archive.org by clicking here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-12-11-22-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, December 4, 2022

December 4, 2022: The Joy of Jesus

 This is our December 4, 2022 service. All of our volunteers were out this week due to illness and other reasons, so the first 10 minutes there is no audio, and the video is mostly wide shots. But at least we captured most of the service. Fast forward until the audio comes up and just listen to the service, if the video is distracting. In any case, Pastor Hodges sermon is on joy this week. We pray that you will receive the joy of Christ by repenting of your sins, and obeying Christ in his word as He helps you through the Holy Spirit. You can find our services normally on Facebook, here on YouTube, and at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-12-04-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, November 27, 2022

November 27, 2022: First Sunday of Advent

As we begin the first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Hodge expounds on the Christ of Christmas. We pray you are blessed this service!

You can watch it on Facebook, YouTube, or at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-11-27-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, November 20, 2022

November 20, 2022: The consequences of dishonoring God

This week, Pastor Hodge on Romans 18:32. It is what happens when a person, and a nation turn away from God...the consequences are inevitable, though they may not occur instantly. It is a sad, rolling train wreck of spiritual and physical self-deception and devastation. Watch as we truly see who we are, who God is, and why we must repent and turn to Christ, to save us from God's wrath.

You can watch us on Facebook, on YouTube, and at archive.org, here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-11-20-2022-service
And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, November 13, 2022

November 13, 2022: Praying for our shoeboxes, and more

 

This is our November 13, 2022 service. We had a few technical issues with it, but almost all of it is here, with a brief interruption near the beginning. Even so, I pray it will bless you!

You can watch our services live on Facebook, YouTube, and on archive.org, here:

 https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-11-13-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, November 6, 2022

November 6, 2022: The Balanced Christian Life: Absolute, Mystical, Practical

This is our November 6, 2022 service, as Pastor Hodge continues in his series "The Balanced Christian Life". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch us on Facebook, on YouTube and this sermon on archive.org by clicking here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-11-06-2022-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, October 30, 2022

October 30, 2022: The Balanced Christian Life: The practical application of the Good News

This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on various verses in Ephesians, Romans and Galatians to show the practical application of how we are to live, and the fruit of the Spirit. We pray you are blessed by it.

You can watch our service on Facebook and YouTube, as well as on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-30-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

October 23, 2022: The Balanced Christian Life: Mystical Reality

This week, Pastor Hodge begins a new series called "The Balanced Christian Life". We pray you are blessed by our service this week. You can find our services live on Facebook and YouTube, as well as at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-23-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

October 16, 2022: Absolute reality: Knowing what we believe, and why we believe it

This week, Pastor Hodge's sermon revealed to us that we not only have to believe, but KNOW why we believe it. Watch this sermon to find out how!

You can watch us on Facebook or YouTube, live or via recording. And you can see the replay on Archive.org, by cutting and pasting this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-16-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, October 9, 2022

October 9, 2022: The balanced church

 This morning, Pastor Hodge's sermon is on "The balanced church", Let's look introspectively and look and see if we are out of balance as Christians as to who we are to be. He looks at Acts 2:41-47 and other supportive verses. You can watch us on Facebook, ron YouTube, and on Archive.org by cutting and pasting this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-09-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, October 2, 2022

October 2, 2022: Proclaiming and examining at the Lord's table

This is our October 2, 2022 service. Today, Pastor Hodge expounded on 1 Corinthians 11:23-28, "Proclaiming and examining at the Lord's table". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch us on Facebook and YouTube, and also on archive.org by cutting and pasting this link into your browser: 

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-02-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, September 25, 2022

September 25, 2022: Pastor Hodge's top 10 Bible verses

This is our September 25, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge gives us his top 10 favorite Bible verses, and why they have made such an impact on his life...and how they can to yours as well! We pray you are blessed by our service today. You can watch it on Facebook, YouTube, or at archive.org, right here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-25-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Monday, September 19, 2022

September 18, 2022: We are friends committed to love one another as Jesus loved us

 This is our September 18, 2002 service. this week, pastor Hodge expounded on John 15:12-17, with his sermon entitled "We are friends committed to love one another as Jesus loved us". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch us live and see replays on Facebook and YouTube, as well as watch our replay on archive.org by cutting and pasting this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-18-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, September 11, 2022

September 11, 2022: Abiding in Jesus and filled with His joy and love

 This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 15:6-11, with his sermon entitled "Abiding in Jesus and filled with His joy and love". We pray it will be a blessing to you!

You can watch our services live or recorded on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM on Facebook and YouTube. And, you can also watch the replay on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-11-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, September 4, 2022

September 4, 2022: Bearing the fruit of God

This is our September 4, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 15:1-5. with his sermon entitled "Bearing the fruit of God". We pray you will be blessed by it!

You can watch the sermon on Facebook, on YouTube, or on Archive.org, by copying and pasting this link into your browser.
 
https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-04-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, August 28, 2022

August 28, 2022: What is truth?

The popular phrase "You do you" is representative of what many people believe today. Rather than being absolute truth, people do what they "feel". But is there absolute truth? And if so, what is truth? Today, Dr. Jim Mistry teaches us "What is truth", and shares compelling answers that changes everything.

You can watch our services live and replays on Facebook and YouTube. And, you can view our archive page for this service, right here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-28-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, August 21, 2022

August 21, 2022: Spirit gives remembrance, Jesus gives peace

This is our August 21, 2022 service. This week,Pastor Hodge expounded on John 14:25-31, with the sermon titled "Spirit give remembrance, Jesus gives peace". We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch us on Facebook, YouTube and on Archive.org, with the replay right here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-21-2022-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, August 14, 2022

August 14, 2022: Jesus asks the Father to send the Holy Spirit

This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 14:16-24, with the sermon entitled "Jesus asks the Father to send the Holy Spirit". We pray you will be blessed by it!

You can watch our service here:

https://archive.org/details/gflcaugust-14service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, August 7, 2022

August 7, 2022: Jesus humbly washes his Disciples' feet

This is our August 7, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 13:1-20, with a sermon entitled "Jesus humbly washes his Disciples' feet". We pray you are blessed by it, and this service. You can watch it here:

https://archive.org/details/gflc-08072022service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

July 31, 2022: Praying not for self-gratification, but Godly glorification

 This is our July 31, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 14:1-15, with a sermon entitled "Praying not for self-gratification, but Godly glorification. We pray our service will be a blessing to you.

 You can watch the service here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-31-2022-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Monday, July 25, 2022

July 24, 2022: Jesus seeks to comfort His disciples

This is our July 24, 2022 service. Pastor Hodge expounded on John 14:1-6 this week, with a sermon entitled "Jesus seeks to comfort His disciples". Here, we can see how Jesus can comfort both them, and us. Watch our service here on YouTube, Facebook and on archive.org, here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-july-242022service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, July 17, 2022

July 17, 2022: Living with a new commandment, as we follow our Glorified God

 This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 13:31-28, with his sermon titled "Living with a new commandment as we follow our Glorified God". We pray this will be a blessing to you! You can watch our services live on YouTube and Facebook, and you can watch our service here.

https://archive.org/details/gflcjuky-172022ervice
And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, July 3, 2022

July 3, 2022: When a nation turns from its wicked ways

This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on 2 Chronicles 7:14 and portions of the book of Romans. We see today that our nation is currently engrossed in sin, and judgment is already occurring. Can this judgment be stopped? Yes, if we as a nation turn from our wickedness and turn back to God. Pastor Hodge explains why we need to respect and love the Lord, and turn from our wickedness.

You can watch his sermon and our service here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-03-2022-service

We apologize for the audio difficulties near the beginning of the service. They were corrected during praise time. And we pray you will have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, June 26, 2022

June 26, 2022: Following Jesus

This is our June 26, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 21:18-25, with a sermon titled "Following Jesus". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch this sermon, and our services, on Facebook and on YouTube, as well as on Archive.org, by going here .https://archive.org/details/gflcjune-262022service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, June 12, 2022

June 12, 2022: Do you love Me?

 This is our June 12, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 21:15-17, with the sermon titled "Do you love Me?". We pray this will be a blessing to you.

You can watch us here on YouTube, on Facebook, and Archive.org, here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-church-june-12-2022-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, June 5, 2022

June 5, 2022: Gathered together to receive something special from God

This is our June 5, 2022 service. Today, Pastor Hodge delivered a sermon expounding on Acts 2:1-13, entitled "Gathered together to receive something special from God". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch it on Facebook and YouTube, and also on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-church-de-kalb-june-5-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, May 29, 2022

May 29, 2022: Fishing and experiencing the resurrected Jesus

This is our May 29, 2002 service. This week, Pastor Hodge's sermon is on John 21:1-14. His sermon title is "Fishing and experiencing the resurrected Jesus".  We pray that you are blessed by it!

You can watch it here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-church-de-kalb-may-29-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, May 22, 2022

May 22, 2022: Mike Lowery: Fear not

This week, while Pastor Hodge was away, we had Mike Lowery give his sermon called "Do Not Fear". In our society where fear is rampant, should we ever fear? When is it appropriate? And what must we remember when we fear? Watch his sermon and find out, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-church-de-kalb-may-22-2022-service

And. we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, May 15, 2022

May 15, 2022:

This week, Pastor Hodge did his sermon on Who is in control in a world that is going mad, the peace that Christ offers, and "what if"? You can hear his sermon on Archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-05-15-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, May 8, 2022

May 8, 2022: The kindness of our Savior passed down to our mothers, and to us

 This is our May 8, 2022 service. Our service this week featured Pastor Hodge's sermon on "The kindness of our Savior passed down to our mothers and us". We pray you are blessed by it on this Mother's Day.

We apologize for no audio for the first 5 minutes of the service...operator error, sorry! I'll push the red button to turn on the audio next time. :-D Even so, we pray this service will be a blessing to you.

You can watch us live on Facebook or YouTube, and also on Archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/gflc-may-6-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, May 1, 2022

May 1, 2022: Seeing is believing

 This is our May 1, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 20:24-29. with his sermon entitled "Seeing is believing, or blessed are those who do not see, yet believe". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our entire service on Facebook and YouTube, or on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-05-01-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, April 24, 2022

April 24, 2022: The resurrected Lord offering peace

This is our April 24, 2022 service. Pastor Hodge expounded on John 20:19-23, with his sermon titled " The resurrected Lord offering peace and forgiveness". We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch us on Facebook and YouTube as well, or on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-04-24-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, April 17, 2022

April 17, 2022: Christ has risen! This is our Easter service.

 Why was it so important for Christ to rise from the dead? And if he didn't, why would that be horrific? Watch Pastor Hodge's Easter sermon here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-easter-04-17-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, April 10, 2022

April 10, 2022: Palm Sunday, and the dynamics of Jesus' triumphant entry

 This is our Palm Sunday service, as we celebrate the triumphant entry to Jesus into Jerusalem. What is our challenge as we read the account of what happened? Watch Pastor Hodge's sermon on Facebook, YouTube, or at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-04-10-2022-service

And we pray you have a blessed Holy Week!

Sunday, April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022: Jesus unseen, Jesus seen again

 This is our April 3, 2022 service. We pray you are blessed by it! Today, Pastor Hodge's sermon is entitled "Jesus Unseen, Jesus seen again". We pray you are blessed by it!

Pardon the lack of audio for the first few minutes. You can watch the service on Facebook or YouTube, and also at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-04-03-2022-service-3

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, March 27, 2022

March 27, 2022: The promise and convicting work of the Holy Spirit

This is our March 27, 2022 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounds on John 16:5-15, with the sermon titled "The Promise and convicting work of the Holy Spirit". We pray that it is a blessing to you! You can watch it on Facebook and YouTube, and also on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-03-27-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, March 20, 2022

March 20, 2022: Jesus gives sound advice as he prepares to die

 This week, Pastor Hodge expounds on John 16:1-4, with his sermon "Jesus Gives sound advice as He prepares to die". We would be wise to listen to Jesus and his words as he heads for the cross.

You can listen and watch our service on Facebook, YouTube, and via archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-03-20-2022-service-3

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, March 13, 2022

March 13, 2022: To believe in Jesus opens our heart to God and eternal life

Today, Pastor Hodge continues in His series leading up to Easter, called "To believe in Jesus opens our heart to God and eternal life", expositing on John 12:44-50. We pray you are blessed by it!

You can see the service on Facebook and YouTube, and also on Archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-03-13-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, March 6, 2022

March 6, 2022: Jesus comes as the suffering Servant

 This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 12:37-43, with his sermon titled "Jesus comes as the suffering Servant". We pray you will be blessed by it!

You can watch it on Facebook and YouTube, and also on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-03-06-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, February 27, 2022

February 27, 2022: Jesus describes how He must die

 In Pastor Hodge's sermon this week, as we approach the Easter season, Jesus explains to his disciples how he must die. Jesus is very troubled, but He and a multitude of people hear the Father. Although Jesus does not want to die in this way, for his Father's glory, he must. Obviously, people have questions about this and other things, and he answers them here. Listen and find out why this is so important as Jesus prepares his disciples for the upcoming events of Easter.

You can watch and listen to his sermon, and the rest of the service, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-02-27-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, February 20, 2022

February 20, 2022: Greeks come to see Jesus, Jesus responds to all people

This week, Pastor Hodge's sermon is on John 12:20-26, "Greeks come to see Jesus, Jesus responds to all people". We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch the service replay on Facebook or YouTube, and also on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-02-20-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, February 13, 2022

February 13, 2022: The destinations, the disciples, the crowds, and the religious leaders

This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on John 11:34-12:19. There's a lot to unpack here, but listen and watch how each group interacted with, and believed (or not) in Jesus. And what does that mean for us today? Watch and find out!

You can watch the service on Facebook or YouTube, and also on archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-02-13-2022-service_202202

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, February 6, 2022

February 6, 2022: It is expedient that one should die for all the people

 This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on this Communion Sunday on John 11:47-53. Join us as he takes us through the Word, and how we are to look to Christ, not politics or politicians, for the one thing we ALL need desperately.

Watch the service on Facebook and YouTube, and archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-02-06-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, January 30, 2022

January 30, 2022: Jesus and the Life

This is our January 30, 2022 service. We pray that Pastor Hodge's sermon will be a blessing to you!

You can find it on Facebook and YouTube, and archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/january-30-2022-gflc-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, January 23, 2022

January 23, 2022: Jim Mistry

 This week, Jim Mistry did our sermon this morning. We pray you are blessed by it! You can find it on Facebook and YouTube, as well as archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-01-23-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, January 16, 2022

January 16, 2022: Right to life Sunday

 This week was "Right to Life Sunday". We look at the Biblical view of life this week.

We pray you are blessed by our service today. You can watch it on Facebook and YoiuTube, and also on our archive.org page, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-01-16-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, January 9, 2022

January 9, 2022: What can we be at Jesus' second coming?

This is our January 9, 2022 service. Pastor Hodge continues in his series on the Second Coning of Christ with "What we can be at Jesus' second coming." We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch it on Facebook or YouTube, and on our Archive.org page, here:

https://archive.org/details/gflcjanuary-92021service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

Sunday, January 2, 2022

January 2, 2022: If I were to preach on the Second Coming of Christ

This week, Pastor Hodge based his sermon on Matthew 24. Titled "If I were to preach on the Second Coming of Christ". We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch it on our Facebook and YouTube pages, and also at archive.org, here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-01-02-2022-service

And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!