October 11, 2026: Given to Christians: forgiveness, knowledge and strength

This is our October 11, 2026 service. We pray it is a blessing to you!

You can watch our services live via Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-11-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

October 4, 2026: An old commandment fulfilled

This is our October 4, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on 1 John 2:7-11. in a sermon titled "An old commandment fulfilled". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-10-04-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

September 27, 2026: We know God and keep His Commandments

This is our September 27, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge expounded on 1 John 2:3-6, in a sermon entitled "To know and live in obedience. We pray you are blessed by it! You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and watch replays on YouTube, and also on https://www.archive.org. Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-27-2026-service

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

September 20, 2026: Our Advocate

This is our September 20, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hidge continued in his series in the book of 1 John entitled "Our Advocate". We pray that you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org. Including this one, which you can watch by cutting and pasting this link into your browser: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-20-2026-service

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

September 13, 2026: The confirmation of Lorelei Storey

This is our September 13, 2026 service. This week, we had the confirmation of Lorelei Storey. We pray this will be a blessing to watch!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org. Including this one, which you can watch by cutting and pasting this link into your browser:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-13-2026-service

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

September 6, 2026: An eyewitness testimony

This is our September 6, 2026 service. This week, we celebrate Communion, and praise God as we see 1 John how we can be sure of our faith.

You can watch our services on Facebook and YouTube, as well as replays on YouTube and on https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch by cutting and pasting this link into your browser: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-09-06-2026-service

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

August 30, 2026: The consequences of the Israelites (and our) sin

This is our August 30, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge continues in the book of Nehemiah, and warns the Israelites what got them into the mess they just got out of, as they were doing the same sinful things as before! How does that occur today and affect us? Watch his sermon and our service today!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch right here:

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-30-2026-service

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

August 23, 2026: A mustard seed

This is our August 23. 2026 service. This week, Pastor Jeremy Anderson from Indian Creek Village Bible Church preached today on a faith the size of mustard seed. We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and recorded at YouTube and at https://www.archive.org .Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-23-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

August 16, 2026: Returning to Jerusalem

This is our August 16, 2026 service. this week, Pastor Hodge expounded in the book of Nehemiah as his series continues. We see His people coming back into Jerusalem as the wall has been rebuilt. What meaning does this have for us today? Watch and listen to our service!

You can watch our services on Facebook and YouTube, and replays on YouTube and on https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-16-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

August 9, 2026: The Holy Spirit in a believer's life

This is our August 8, 2026 service. This week, retired Pastor Steve Persson gave his sermon today in Romans, on how the Holy Spirit can give us a Godly attitude in the face of difficulties. Listen to his sermon today as he walks us through the book f Romans on this topic.

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch right here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-09-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

August 2, 2026: Brightly beams our Father's mercy!

This is our August 2, 2026 service. Today, Pastor Hodge preached a sermon entitled "Brightly beams our Father's mercy". We pray you are blessed by it, showing how little we deserve it, and how much we receive to those who believe!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and you can find replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch right here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-08-02-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

July 26, 2026: Giving: not just an obligation, but one of joy

This is our July 26, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge continued in the book of Nehemiah. We see how tithes and offerings kept up God's house in good repair. How and why are we to do this today, with joy? Watch our service today and learn as we delve into the verses of giving to the church, and outside of the church, and why it is such an honor and blessing to be able to do it.

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-26-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

July 19, 2026: Documentation to live by the commands of God

This is our July 19, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge continued in the book of Nehemiah with a sermon entitled "Documentation to live by the commands of God". We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch right here: 

 https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-19-2026-service

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

July 12, 2026: By the sincere compassion of God

This is our July 12, 2026 service. Today, Pastor Hodge continues in his series in Nehemiah with a sermon entitled "By the sincere compassion of God", found in Nehemiah 9:1-37. We pray you are blessed by it!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and replays can be found on YouTube and https://www.archive.org. Including this one, which you can find here: 

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-12-2026-service

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

July 5, 2026: The people of God together: listening, responding and rejoicing

We have two parts to our July 5, 2026 service, due to our electricity going out in the middle of the service; but we reset everything and got back on the air, if you will, after the power came back on, and we reset our equipment. We continue in the book of Nehemiah with Pastor's series. We pray you are blessed by our service.

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, and replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch parts 1 and 2 here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-07-05-2026-service-part-1-and-2 And we pray you have a great day in Christ Jesus!

June 28, 2026: How to Biblically and wisely handle hate

T his is our June 28, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge continued in the book of Nehemiah. Have you ever been hated by someone? If you are a believer in Christ, this is likely; and even if you are not, this is also true. But for believers, handling people who hate you wisely is key. Here is a Spirit-led masterclass that Nehemiah demonstrates, that we can learn from as well. 

 You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org. Including this one, which you can watch here: 

https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-06-28-2026-service

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

June 21, 2026: Don't use and take more than you need

This is our June 21, 2026 service. this week, Pastor Hodge continues in the book of Nehemiah as they continue to rebuild the wall. Here, we see Nehemiah doesn't take more than he needs to rebuild the wall, so as not to tax the people severely, and not to put a burden on them...a lesson that we need to take to heart today.

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, as well as on https://www.archive.org. Including this service, which you can watch here: 

  https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-06-21-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

June 14, 2026: No recording this week. Please join us in person!

 We will not have be broadcasting our worship service on June 14. Please come in person and join us!
Thank you,

Grace Free Lutheran Church

June 7, 2026: Rebuilding the wall and trusting in God

This is our June 7, 2026 service. Pastor Hodge continues in the book of Nehemiah, as He trusts in God as the wall is rebuilt. Listen to what this means for us today!

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and on https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-06-07-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!

May 31, 2026: God's work will not be thwarted

This is our May 31, 2026 service. This week, Pastor Hodge continues in his series in Nehemiah continues to attempt to rebuild the wall, with opposition. But God has made a way to keep the Jews' enemies from taking over their city, as they rebuild the wall.

You can watch our services live on Facebook and YouTube, with replays on YouTube and https://www.archive.org . Including this one, which you can watch here: 

  https://archive.org/details/grace-free-lutheran-de-kalb-illinois-05-331-2026-service And we pray you have a great week in Christ Jesus!