August 19, 2012: Jude, part 3

False teaching and wolves entering the church is nothing new. But it has arguably reached extreme levels in our world. Today, Pastor Michael Hodge warns of false teaching, and that true teaching should come from the Bible. He also gives specific examples in his sermon today that you should watch for, such as what the Bible really teaches on things like homosexuality and other sins. This is something the entire church needs to hear today.

Also, Karen and Connie gave us our special music today; we hope you enjoy it!

You can listen to both of those recordings right here:

http://archive.org/details/JudePart3FalseTeaching

We hope you have a great week in Christ, and may God bless you richly again this week!

August 12, 2012: Jude, part 2: Grace and forgiveness

Today, Pastor Michael Hodge continued on his series in the book of Jude. In Jude 2-5, we read about the condemnation about false teachers. However, we covered that last week, as well as how to watch for them. This week, we expound on the grace and forgiveness that is provided through Jesus Christ to those who repent and believe the Good News. And if you don't believe in Christ, would you consider what Pastor Hodge has to say about that, and the free gift of salvation?

Additionally, we had the Chierkolks, missionaries from Mexico, visit us today...and Todd Schierkolk gave an update on his work. Next, Mark Fagerstrom gave his children's sermon, and finally, Katherine Spencer gave us our special music this morning. All of these were recorded, and can be found at the player and links on this page:

http://archive.org/details/JudePart2GraceAndForgiveness

We pray you have a blessed week in Christ Jesus!

August 5, 2012: The book of Jude, part 1: False teaching

On this sunny and rarely pleasant morning so far this summer with low humidity and comfortable temperatures, we had some excellent teaching this morning. One of the things that is warned about consistently in the Bible is false teaching...and false teachers. In our society today, various churches preach sermons on anything but God. In the book of Jude we are called to watch out for this, calling those who teach falsely as "wolves", and they should be stopped. We are to use discernment with Scripture to ensure teaching is correct. We hope you are blessed and encouraged by Pastor Hodge's sermon, as he outlines this today. You can find the link to his sermon here:

http://archive.org/details/TheBookOfJudePart1FalseTeaching

Mark Fagerstrom gave us an update on our full-time pastor search. For those who missed it, please talk to Mark for details. Have a great week, and God bless!

July 29, 2012: Do what the Word says

This week, Sammy and Kelsey Weber, missionaries from Cameroon, came up to show us what God is doing through them and others there. While that part wasn't recorded (as it was part of a video and Powerpoint presentation), his sermon on doing what the Word says is linked below; we hope you find it a blessing, and as Sam says, that it would change you in some way.

Ruthie Taylor and Karan Hannan also did our special music this morning; we hope you enjoy it. And may you be blessed in Christ Jesus as you listen to these recordings, and may He work through you this week, and in the rest of your life.

Here is the link:

http://archive.org/details/DoWhatTheWordSays

July 22, 2012: Jonah, Part 3: Stubbornness

Pastor Hodge today continues to discuss the most stubborn prophet's behavior in part 3 of his series on Jonah. While we can be astonished that a prophet of God can be so pouty, are we any better in some or many cases?

And this morning, we also had special music with the Grace Notes and Connie Holliday on piano. Thanks to Connie for her help over the last few weeks!

You can listen to both recordings when archive.org is able to receive recordings again in the future. We'll  link to them here when they come back up and we are able to upload them.


And have a blessed week in Christ!

July 19, 2012: Illinois District Bible Camp recordings are now available!

From the July 16-19, 2012 Bible Camp in Cedar Lake, IN, David Olson and pastor Dana Coyle preached sermons each morning and evening that will challenge you and your walk with God. The first one had audio issues that were taken care of a few minutes in; we apologize for that, but otherwise, enjoy, be blessed and be challenged by the teaching of Christ through these men.

To hear the sermons, click here:

http://archive.org/details/IllinoisAflcBibleCampAtCedarLakeIndiana

July 15: Jonah, part 2: Obedience to the Lord

All Jonah had to do to complete God's will and his mission for him as a prophet...was to speak 4 words in their native language. Think about it: The book of Jeremiah and other prophets had years of suffering and torment from those who wouldn't listen to them, or God. But Jonah? All he had to do was say one sentence...repent, for God's wrath is coming...and Jonah fled. That's it...and when he finally did, the people indeed repented. Why do we make life so hard for ourselves? Isn't that God's call for us as well? Repent, and believe the Good News that Jesus Christ came to die for our sins? In Pastor Hodge's sermon today, we are reminded that God tells us to do just that.

Also, we had special music...and Mark Fagerstrom tells us why God is like a turtle. Really? Well, in at least one way, for sure...listen to his sermon, and the other parts of our service above, right here:

http://archive.org/details/JonaahPart2ObedienceToTheLord

May you have a most blessed week in Christ Jesus, serving our Lord today!