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Faith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILGod's Building - The Church - Eph. 2:19-22Pastor Rudie preached on how the church is not just a gathering of people but a spiritual building built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone. He emphasized that God no longer dwells in a physical temple but in His people—the church—who are being fitly framed together into a holy dwelling place by the Spirit. Pastor Rudie warned against modern claims of new apostles or revelations, affirming that the Bible is complete and sufficient.#ChristOurCornerstone #BuiltOnTheWord #BiblicalTruth #FaithDanville #Ephesians2 #LocalChurchMatters #ScriptureIsEnough #NoNewRevelation #ChurchBody #GodsDwellingPlace2025-06-1532 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILTearing Down The Walls - Eph. 2:11-18Pastor Rudie preached from Ephesians 2 on how Jesus Christ, through His death and shed blood, tore down the “middle wall of partition,” reconciling not only Jew and Gentile, but also sinners with God. He explained that sin creates both death and distance, but Christ’s sacrifice brings resurrection and reconciliation, making peace and granting us access to the Father. Once hopeless, godless, and far off, believers are now brought near—no longer alienated but welcomed into God’s family by grace.#FaithDanville #TearDownTheWall #ReconciledByGrace #PeaceThroughTheCross #FromFarToNear #AccessToGod #Ephesians2 #ChristOurPeace #SavedByHisBlood2025-06-0835 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThis Is Your Life - Ephesians 2:1–7Pastor Rudie’s sermon powerfully traced the believer’s journey from death to life. He reminded us of our past—dead in sin, defeated by the world, the flesh, and the devil, and doomed under God’s wrath. But now, through Christ, we are saved, seated with Him in heavenly places, and destined to be eternal displays of God’s grace and kindness.#GodsGrace #Ephesians2 #FromDeathToLife #SalvationInChrist #NewLife #GospelTruth #VictoryInJesus #PastorRudie2025-05-2537 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILSeeing with our Spiritual Eyes Part 2 - Eph. 1:18-23Pastor Rudie reminded us of three foundational spiritual needs: purpose, pleasure, and power in Christ. He emphasized that believers have a confident hope rooted in God's purpose, are cherished as His inheritance, and have access to the same resurrection power that raised Christ from the dead—power that enables victorious Christian living when activated by faith.#SpiritualEyes #Ephesians1 #ResurrectionPower #HopeInChrist #ChristOurTreasure #FaithUnlocksPower2025-05-1834 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILSeeing with Our Spiritual Eyes - Ephesians 1:15–18Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasized the joyful heart of Paul as he prayed for the Ephesian believers—thankful for their genuine faith in Christ and visible love for one another. Pastor Rudie highlighted the importance of spiritual illumination through the Holy Spirit, explaining that salvation gives us new spiritual senses to know Jesus personally and grow in sanctification through Scripture.#SpiritualEyes #Ephesians11518 #HolySpiritIllumination #KnowingJesus #FaithAndLove #Sanctification #PastorRudie2025-05-1132 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILA 3-Fold Cord - Eph. 1:3-14Pastor Rudie preached from Ephesians 1:3–14 on the incredible work of salvation, showing that it was planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and preserved by the Holy Spirit. He emphasized that Jesus’ death is sufficient for all, but only efficient for those who believe, and that the Holy Spirit’s sealing guarantees the believer’s eternal security. Our salvation isn’t fragile—it’s a finished work backed by the promises of God Himself.#SalvationSecure #PlannedPurchasedPreserved #Ephesians1 #SavedByGrace #GloryToGodWatch it here: https://youtu.be/f_EU_IaTCMI2025-04-2935 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILJesus Got Up, So We Could Get In - 1 Corinthians 15:39–58Pastor Rudie’s sermon, titled “Jesus Got Up, So We Could Get In” from 1 Corinthians 15:39–58, centered on the victorious resurrection of Christ and what it means for believers. He taught that Jesus rose to secure our victory over sin and death, to transform our earthly bodies into glorified ones, and to offer a life of joyful purpose and service. Because Jesus lives, we can live in victory both now and for eternity.#JesusIsAlive #ResurrectionVictory #LivingInChrist #EternalHope #BecauseHeLives2025-04-2131 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILGiving Praise to the Father - Ephesians 1:3–6Pastor Rudie's sermon centers on the believer's identity and security in God's eternal plan. He emphasizes that we should praise God because He has selected us before the foundation of the world, predestined us to adoption and Christlikeness, and accepted us in the Beloved—Jesus Christ. The message is deeply rooted in God's sovereign grace and encourages believers to respond with holiness, gratitude, and a desire to live lives that are pleasing to Him.#ChosenInChrist #AdoptedByGrace #AcceptedInTheBeloved #PraiseTheFather #Ephesians1 #SovereignGrace #BiblicalTruth #ExpositoryPreaching #GloryToGod2025-04-0635 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWe are Blessed - Ephesians 1:3Pastor Rudie emphasized that God the Father is the source of all our blessings—not just material ones, but primarily spiritual blessings in Christ. He described the scope of these blessings as those that money can't buy and death can't take away, reminding us of our true wealth in Christ. Finally, he explained the sphere of our blessings as being located in the heavenlies, where believers are spiritually seated with Christ, where the real spiritual battles take place, and where our access to God’s blessings is found.#WeAreBlessed #SpiritualBlessings #InChrist #Ephesians1 #HeavenlyPlaces #VictoryInChrist #ArmorOfGod #GraceAndMercy #EternalPerspective #Past...2025-03-3034 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLiving Life from a Heavenly Perspective - Ephesians 1:1-2Pastor Rudie’s sermon titled “Living Life from a Heavenly Perspective” (Ephesians 1:1-2) emphasized three key points: (1) Our Heavenly Purpose – Paul’s miraculous salvation and calling as an apostle remind us that God has a plan for each believer’s life, which we discover through surrender and obedience. (2) Our Heavenly Position – Believers are positioned "in Christ" and called to live as faithful saints. (3) Our Heavenly Provision – Grace and peace, which come only from God, sustain the Christian life from beginning to end.#HeavenlyPerspective #GraceAndPeace #FaithfulInChrist #GodsPlan2025-03-2336 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILDoing Business for Jesus - Luke 19:11-26Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasized that Jesus is the risen and reigning King who will one day return to establish His kingdom. Believers are entrusted with the Gospel and are called to faithfully share it, knowing that there will be a day of reckoning where the faithful will be rewarded and the neglectful will suffer loss. He challenged believers to be faithful servants, actively sharing Christ’s love and message of salvation.#FaithfulService #JesusIsKing #SharingTheGospel #OccupyTillHeComes #KingOfKings2025-03-1637 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Tower and the King - Luke 14:26-33Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes that true discipleship requires supreme love for Christ above all else, even family. He explains that loving Jesus supremely will align our love for others correctly. Jesus calls us to die to self, exchange our way of living for His, and count the cost of total commitment to follow Him faithfully.#Discipleship #CountTheCost #FollowJesus #SupremeLove #ChristianLife2025-03-0936 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILA Mugging on the Highway - Luke 10:25-37Pastor Rudie’s sermon explores the parable of the Good Samaritan by categorizing people into three groups: those who abuse others, those who avoid others, and those who assist others. He contrasts the actions of the thieves (who harm others), the priest and Levite (who neglect the wounded man), and the Good Samaritan (who demonstrates love in action). The sermon emphasizes that true love is compassionate, active, and enduring—mirroring Christ’s love for humanity, as He came to rescue sinners, paid the price for redemption, and calls believers to follow His example in serving others.#GoodSamaritan #LoveIn...2025-03-0237 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOne More Year to Live - Luke 13:1-9Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes the urgency of living with purpose and preparing for eternity. He highlights five key areas of Christian life: praying (building a close relationship with God), reading (studying God’s inspired, inerrant, and indispensable Word), loving (showing Christlike love to family and friends), forgiving (letting go of bitterness and making things right), and serving (actively using our spiritual gifts to serve God inside and outside the church). The message challenges believers to live intentionally, witness boldly, and ensure their salvation while there is still time.#OneMoreYearToLive #UrgencyForChrist #LiveWithPurpose #Prayer #BibleReading #LoveLikeChrist #ForgiveAndLetGo #ServeTheLord #WitnessBoldly #EternalPerspective2025-02-2535 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOne More Year to Live - Luke 13:1-9Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes the urgency of living with purpose and preparing for eternity. He highlights five key areas of Christian life: praying (building a close relationship with God), reading (studying God’s inspired, inerrant, and indispensable Word), loving (showing Christlike love to family and friends), forgiving (letting go of bitterness and making things right), and serving (actively using our spiritual gifts to serve God inside and outside the church). The message challenges believers to live intentionally, witness boldly, and ensure their salvation while there is still time.#OneMoreYearToLive #UrgencyForChrist #LiveWithPurpose #Prayer #BibleReading #LoveLikeChrist #ForgiveAndLetGo #ServeTheLord #Witn...2025-02-2435 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL02-09-2025 PMEvening service at Faith Baptist Church on February 9, 2025.2025-02-1241 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWhat Forgiveness Truly Means - Matt. 18:21-35Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes that believers have been forgiven a great debt of sin, and because of this, they are commanded to forgive others. He outlines four key motivations for forgiveness: grace (God has forgiven us), guilt (an unforgiving spirit is itself a sin), grief (unforgiveness leads to bitterness and bondage), and gain (true forgiveness restores relationships). True forgiveness must be freely given, fully embraced, and finally settled, mirroring God's own forgiveness toward us.#BiblicalForgiveness #GraceAndMercy #ForgiveAsChristForgave #FreedomInForgiveness #Matthew182025-02-0937 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILReligion Vs. Salvation - Genesis 4Pastor Rudie's sermon focused on Genesis 4, contrasting the worship of Cain and Abel. He emphasized that true worship and salvation come only through the shedding of blood, pointing to Christ's atonement. Cain's offering represented human effort and works-based salvation, which God rejected, while Abel's sacrifice of a spotless lamb foreshadowed Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Pastor Rudie warned against false religion and stressed that salvation is only through faith in Jesus Christ, not human deeds. #SalvationByGrace #TheWayOfTheCross #JesusIsTheOnlyWay #TrueWorship #FaithOverWorks #CainAndAbel #BloodAtonement #BiblicalTruth #Genesis4 #PreachTheGospel 2025-02-0339 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILYour Debt is Paid - Luke 7:36-50Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes the experience, explanation, and extension of forgiveness. He highlights how Jesus, the Friendly Savior, welcomes sinners who come to Him in repentance, contrasting the forgiven woman’s transformation with the Pharisee’s judgmental attitude. The sermon underscores that we are all sin-debtors, incapable of paying our debt, but God, through Jesus, has freely forgiven us. This forgiveness creates new affection for Christ, brings assurance of salvation grounded in Scripture, and ushers believers into a life of peace. #YourDebtIsPaid #ForgivenByGrace #JesusSaves #LoveThroughForgiveness #GraceAlone #Luke7 2025-02-0235 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILHow are you Dressed for the Wedding? Matt. 22:1-14Pastor Rudie’s sermon, "How Are You Dressed for the Wedding?" based on Matthew 22:1-14, emphasized the importance of accepting God’s invitation to salvation. He described the national invitation first extended to Israel, the general invitation to all people, and the personal responsibility to respond by trusting in Christ for His robe of righteousness. The message highlighted God's patience, the urgency of the Gospel, and the joy of salvation. #Salvation #Righteousness #GospelInvitation #Matthew22 #GodsGrace 2025-01-1940 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Other Side of Death - Luke 16:19-31Pastor Rudie emphasizes the stark realities of life, death, and eternity, addressing life's inequalities, the inevitability of death, and the two eternal destinies awaiting humanity—heaven or hell. He urges listeners to believe in the Gospel as the ultimate solution for eternal salvation, highlighting the need to take God's Word seriously, as the decision about eternity is the most crucial one in life. #EternityMatters #LifeAndDeath #GospelTruth #Luke16 #HeavenOrHell #EternalDestiny 2025-01-1240 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Crooked Manager - Luke 16:1-11Pastor Rudie’s sermon highlighted the importance of faithful stewardship. He explained that believers are stewards of all God has entrusted to them, including time, talents, and finances, and urged responsibility in managing resources to further the Gospel. Emphasizing eternity, he challenged the congregation to wisely plan for their spiritual future, use their resources to bring others to Christ, and remain faithful in their stewardship as a testimony of God’s provision. #FaithfulStewardship #WisePlanning #EternalPerspective #GospelMessage #BiblicalFinances 2025-01-0538 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLessons for Faithful Living - Luke 18:1-17Pastor Scott’s sermon from Luke 18 focused on three vital lessons for living faithfully as Christians. He emphasized persistent prayer, drawing from the parable of the widow and the unjust judge, showing how consistent prayer reflects trust in God’s timing and provision. He encouraged humility, illustrated by the contrast between the Pharisee and the tax collector, highlighting the importance of a contrite heart before God. Lastly, he stressed childlike faith as essential for entering God's kingdom, reminding the congregation to welcome all with love and simplicity. #PersistentPrayer #StayHumble #ChildlikeFaith #Luke18 #LivingFaithfully #ChristianGrowth 2024-12-3058 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILChristmas – The Birthday of a King - Matthew 1:18-25This sermon celebrates the miraculous and sovereign birth of Jesus, emphasizing His royal lineage, the virgin birth through the Holy Spirit, and His purpose as Savior to bring justification, sanctification, and glorification. The ultimate gift we can give to Jesus is our hearts in full surrender. #ChristmasSermon #BirthOfJesus #VirginBirth #JesusSaves #GodWithUs #SovereignPlan 2024-12-2332 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Crooked Judge & the Demanding Widow - Luke 18:1-8Pastor Rudie's sermon highlights the importance of persistent prayer, even during difficult times. He compares the experiences of Noah and Lot, emphasizing God’s sustaining grace for those living faithfully. The sermon encourages believers to persevere in prayer, trust God’s timing, and live distinctly for Christ, despite challenges or opposition. #PersistentPrayer #LivingForChrist #GodsGrace #FaithInAction #Luke18Sermon 2024-12-1538 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Son Who Stayed Home - Luke 15:25-32Pastor Rudie's sermon focuses on the elder brother's response to his prodigal brother's return. It highlights how the elder brother's disturbance at the father's celebration reveals a lack of joy in salvation, a misunderstanding of his inheritance, and a spirit of self-righteousness. The sermon challenges believers to rejoice when sinners are saved and to avoid the elder brother's critical and hypocritical attitude, which can hinder others from trusting Christ. #ProdigalSon #RejoiceInSalvation #GraceAndForgiveness #SpiritualPoverty #ChristianFellowship 2024-12-0937 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith That Stands the Test - James 1:1-12Brother Rob's sermon, "Faith That Stands the Test," from James 1:1-12, highlights the purpose of trials in shaping believers into the image of Christ. Using the metaphor of a master tool maker refining steel, Rob explains that trials test and strengthen faith, produce endurance, and remind us of eternal rewards. He encourages the congregation to trust God's wisdom during hardships and rejoice in trials, knowing they prepare us for a greater purpose. #FaithInTrials #EnduranceInChrist #James1 #ChristianGrowth #CrownOfLife 2024-12-0134 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThanking Our Way to Joy - Philippians 4:10-13, 19Pastor Rudie's sermon highlights that true satisfaction, strength, and supply are found in Jesus Christ. He encourages believers to cultivate contentment in their substance, sustenance, and situation, emphasizing that joy comes from recognizing Christ as the source of strength for every challenge and the provider for every need. Gratitude and selfless giving are essential keys to living a joyful and fulfilled Christian life. #Thankfulness #ContentmentInChrist #JoyfulLiving #Philippians4 #StrengthThroughChrist #GodProvides 2024-11-2436 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWelcome Home, Son - Luke 15:11-24Pastor Rudie's sermon explores the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on rebellion, revelry, return, and the father's reception. It highlights the son's journey from selfish sin to repentance, and the father's compassionate response symbolizing God's forgiveness and love. #ProdigalSon #Repentance #GodsLove #DivineForgiveness #WelcomeHome 2024-11-1737 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLooking for the Lost Coin - Luke 15:8-10Pastor Rudie's sermon, based on Luke 15:8-10, emphasizes the immense value God places on each lost soul. Just as the woman diligently seeks her lost coin, God relentlessly pursues those who are spiritually lost, no matter how far they've wandered. The Holy Spirit illuminates the darkness to reveal the need for salvation, and when the lost are found, there's great rejoicing because they've been restored to their intended purpose. #LostCoin #GodsPursuit #HolySpirit #Salvation #HeavenRejoices 2024-11-1136 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLiving Life to the Fullest - Ecclesiastes 11Pastor Rudie’s sermon, based on Ecclesiastes 11, focuses on living life to the fullest by recognizing our potential, making the most of each day, and reflecting on our paths. He emphasizes that a close relationship with God brings meaning and fulfillment to life, encouraging believers to move forward despite life's challenges and to find joy and purpose in every stage. Solomon’s wisdom, as shared, highlights the importance of diligence, seizing the present, and preparing for the future with Godly character and wise choices. #LiveFully #FaithInAction #EcclesiastesWisdom #RedeemTheTime #LifeWithGod 2024-11-0434 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Midnight Caller - Luke 11:1-13Pastor Rudie's sermon, titled “The Midnight Caller,” is based on Luke 11:1-13. He emphasized three key points: First, Jesus provides a pattern for prayer, teaching that it involves communicating with the Heavenly Father and seeking God’s will rather than our own. Second, Jesus encourages persistent prayer, reminding believers to keep asking, seeking, and knocking. Lastly, He presents a promise that we should pray expectantly, knowing that our loving Father will provide for every need through the Holy Spirit. #Prayer #PersistenceInPrayer #FaithfulGod #HolySpirit #TrustInGod 2024-10-2937 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Material Fool - Luke 12:13-21Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasizes the dangers of living a life centered on material wealth and temporal pleasures. He highlights three key attributes of the fool: selfishness, soulishness (being dominated by materialism, time, and sensual desires), and senselessness (failing to acknowledge death and God's inevitable judgment). The sermon concludes with a call to prioritize being "rich toward God" rather than hoarding earthly treasures. #MaterialFool #RichTowardGod #EternalPerspective #BiblicalWisdom 2024-10-2133 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLessons from the Raising of Lazarus - John 11, 12:1-2, 9-11Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasizes that true life comes from Jesus alone. He explains that those without Christ are spiritually dead, and only Jesus can give them life through His Word. Once we experience life in Christ, we can also experience liberty, love, and loyalty, as illustrated by Lazarus' transformation from death to new life and fellowship with Jesus. #LifeInChrist #JesusGivesLife #SpiritualLiberty #FellowshipWithJesus #AbundantLife 2024-10-0636 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILRevival Meeting 5 - Brother Mike ShrockRevival Meeting 5 - Brother Mike Shrock2024-09-2744 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILCraving God's Word - 1 Peter 2:2 In Brother Mike Shrock's third sermon, he emphasized the importance of Christians having a deep desire for God's Word, likening it to a newborn baby craving milk. He challenged believers to "lay aside" sinful habits, such as malice, hypocrisy, and envy, which hinder spiritual growth. The sermon highlighted the necessity of regularly confessing sin, guarding against spiritual complacency, and fostering a growing appetite for Scripture in order to live a victorious Christian life. #DesireForGodsWord #SpiritualGrowth #LayAsideSin #ChristianLiving #VictoryInChrist 2024-09-2446 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLaying Aside Sin - 1 Peter 2:2In Brother Mike Shrock's second sermon, he emphasized the importance of Christians developing a deep desire for God's Word, comparing it to a newborn's need for milk. He warned against allowing sin, pride, and spiritual laziness to "gunk up" one's Christian walk, urging believers to lay aside these hindrances in order to grow spiritually. The central message was about pursuing holiness and maintaining a passion for the Bible, as it is key to spiritual growth and living a victorious Christian life. #DesireGodsWord #SpiritualGrowth #Holiness #LayAsideSin #BibleStudy #ChristianVictory 2024-09-2351 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Path to Salvation - Luke 10:25-28In Brother Mike Shrock's sermon, he emphasizes the need for complete surrender to God, highlighting that no one can perfectly fulfill the law or be justified through their own efforts. He points to the necessity of recognizing one's sinfulness and calling on God's mercy for salvation, as true righteousness can only be found through Jesus Christ. Shrock also engages the audience with humor, urging them to admit their guilt and rely on Christ for forgiveness. #SalvationThroughChrist #GodsMercy #Righteousness #RevivalMessage #FaithInJesus 2024-09-2347 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILCalming the Storm - John 6:15-21Pastor Rudie's sermon titled "Calming the Storm" from John 6:15-21 emphasizes God's providence and presence in the midst of life's storms. He teaches that while we may not see Jesus during our darkest times, He is always watching over us, guiding us according to His will and ensuring our safe landing despite the turbulent journey. The sermon also highlights that spiritual growth often occurs during distress, and God's timing is perfect in bringing us the comfort of His presence. #GodsProvidence #FaithInStorms #SpiritualGrowth #JesusIsEnough #TrustInGod 2024-09-0937 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Feeding of 5,000 - John 6Pastor Rudie's sermon on the feeding of the 5,000 from John 6 teaches that Jesus can solve any problem, use anyone for His purposes, and satisfy the deepest spiritual hunger. He emphasizes that Jesus is the true bread of life, and believers should continually seek Him for lasting fulfillment. #BreadOfLife #MiraclesOfJesus #SpiritualHunger #FaithInChrist #GospelOfJohn 2024-09-0137 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Healing of the Lame Man - John 5:1-14Pastor Rudie emphasizes that true healing starts by admitting our spiritual weakness. Christ doesn't just heal—He empowers us to walk in godliness by His grace. #Faith #SpiritualHealing #Grace #ChristianLife #BiblicalTruth 2024-08-2537 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILTrusting God in Perplexing Times - Ecclesiastes 8Pastor Rudie's sermon focused on the perplexing issue of why bad things happen to good people and how the presence of evil challenges our understanding of God. He drew from Ecclesiastes 8, where Solomon wrestled with similar questions, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and timing, even when life doesn't make sense. The ultimate resolution to life's mysteries is to put our complete trust in God, knowing He is too loving to harm us and too wise to allow anything into our lives that isn't for our ultimate good. #TrustInGod #SovereigntyOfGod #Ecclesiastes8 #FaithInTrials #BiblicalWisdom 2024-08-1939 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Healing of the Nobleman’s Son - John 4:43-54Pastor Rudie’s sermon on "The Healing of the Nobleman’s Son" emphasized that true faith is strong when it is based on hearing, believing, obeying, and resting in God’s Word rather than relying on signs or self-interest. #StrongFaith #BiblicalFaith #TrustInGod #Healing 2024-08-1938 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILIndependence or Dependence - John 8:31-36Pastor Terry's sermon emphasized the importance of dependence on Christ rather than self-reliance. He warned against the dangers of spiritual independence, encouraging believers to cultivate a deep, abiding relationship with Jesus. The message also touched on the urgency of spiritual and political awareness, urging Christians to remain vigilant and prayerful in their walk and in the upcoming elections. #DependOnChrist #AbidingInHim #SpiritualAwareness #ChristianVigilance 2024-08-1254 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Principle of the Imparted Life - Philippians 2:5-8Pastor Terry's sermon emphasizes that the essence of a true Christian life is living in constant dependence on Christ, acknowledging His presence within us, and not relying on our own efforts, but on the imparted life of Jesus to achieve true victory and fulfillment. #ChristInUs #DependenceOnChrist #VictoriousChristianLife #FaithInAction #LivingForJesus 2024-08-0459 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWater Turned into Wine - John 2:1-11Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasizes that the secret to miracles lies in obeying Jesus, which brings personal good, joy to others, and glory to God, illustrated through the miracle at Cana where Jesus turned water into wine, symbolizing joy, transformation, and abundant life. #Obedience #Miracles #JesusTransforms #CanaWedding #AbundantLife #JoyInChrist #GodsGlory 2024-07-2835 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOur Miracle Working God - John 20:30-31Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasizes that belief in God's ability to perform miracles is rooted in the acceptance of His sovereignty over nature, highlighting that true faith in Jesus surpasses the need for miraculous signs, and underscores the importance of discerning the authenticity and purpose of miracles in the context of evangelism. #MiracleWorkingGod #FaithOverMiracles #DivineSovereignty #AuthenticFaith #GodsProvidence 2024-07-2235 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThere's Got to Be a Better Way - Eccl. 7:1-10Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasized the superiority of God's wisdom over human wisdom, illustrating through Solomon's reflections in Ecclesiastes 7 how divine wisdom leads to a more meaningful and purposeful life, especially during times of sorrow, rebuke, and bewilderment. #GodsWisdom #Ecclesiastes #LifePurpose #DivineGuidance #Solomon #BiblicalWisdom #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving 2024-07-1540 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Time of the End - Daniel 12:4-13Pastor Rudie's sermon on Daniel 12:4-13 emphasizes that the end times are predicted by Scripture, controlled by Christ, purposeful, and ultimately blessed for believers. He highlights how modern advancements in knowledge and transportation fulfill biblical prophecy, underscores Christ's control over end-time events, and explains the purpose of tribulation as purification for believers. The sermon concludes with the assurance of spiritual blessings and victory for those in Christ. #EndTimes #BiblicalProphecy #ChristInControl  #TribulationPurpose #SpiritualVictory #Daniel12  #FaithAndHope 2024-07-1438 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Fight We Cannot Win - Eccl. 6:7-12Pastor Rudie's sermon, "The Fight We Cannot Win" based on Ecclesiastes 6:7-12, emphasizes that life's true satisfaction comes from yielding to God's will and relying on His word, rather than striving against Him or seeking fulfillment solely through worldly means. #Ecclesiastes #SurrenderToGod #DivineWill #SpiritualFulfillment #TrustInGod #BiblicalWisdom #LifeLessons #ChristianLiving 2024-07-0838 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL“The Great Tribulation & The Judgment of the Nations - Dan. 12:1-3Pastor Rudie's sermon, based on Daniel 12:1-3, discusses the severe persecution during the Great Tribulation, primarily targeting Jews and Tribulation Saints, as Satan is cast out of heaven and indwells the Antichrist. He also explains the Judgment of the Gentile Nations, where Jesus will judge the unsaved who survived the Tribulation, emphasizing the need for believers to share the gospel to save others from impending wrath and judgment. #GreatTribulation #JudgmentDay #ShareTheGospel #FaithInChrist #EndTimes 2024-07-0736 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILEven Prosperity Has Problems - Eccl. 6:1-6Pastor Rudie's sermon, based on Ecclesiastes 6:1-6, emphasized that prosperity without God is ultimately meaningless. He illustrated how Solomon's immense wealth and honor did not bring him joy because he had strayed from God, and how true fulfillment and purpose in life come only through a relationship with the Lord. Rudie warned that focusing on material wealth and earthly pleasures leads to emptiness, whereas living for God brings lasting satisfaction and eternal rewards. #Ecclesiastes #Prosperity #TrueFulfillment #SpiritualWealth #LivingForGod #EternalPerspective 2024-07-0133 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Rise and Fall of the Antichrist - Dan. 11:36-45Pastor Rudie's sermon on "The Rise and Fall of the Antichrist" highlights the Antichrist's self-willed and blasphemous nature, his rise to power through force and deception, and his eventual confrontation with Jesus Christ. The sermon underscores the ultimate defeat of the Antichrist at the Battle of Armageddon, emphasizing God's sovereignty and the assurance of victory for believers who trust in Jesus. #Antichrist #BibleProphecy #VictoryInChrist #EndTimes #Tribulation 2024-06-3041 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILAre We Having Any Fun Yet - Eccl. 5In this sermon on Ecclesiastes 5, Pastor Rudie explores how Solomon addresses the pursuit of joy, the pitfalls of dishonest government, and the deceitfulness of wealth. Despite the allure of money and power, true satisfaction, peace, and security are found only in a relationship with God. Solomon concludes that joy in life comes from recognizing everything as a gift from God and living in gratitude and trust in Him. #Ecclesiastes #Wealth #Government #JoyInChrist #TrueSatisfaction #BiblicalWisdom 2024-06-2433 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWorld History Foretold - II - Daniel 11:18-35Pastor Rudie's sermon, "World History Foretold" from Daniel 11:18-35, focused on the prophecy of Antiochus Epiphanes, his persecution of the Jews, and the Maccabean revolt. The sermon highlighted the fulfillment of biblical prophecies, the depravity of mankind, and God's foreknowledge, emphasizing that life's events are divine appointments meant for our good and His glory. #ProphecyFulfilled #BibleHistory #FaithInTrials #GodsSovereignty #Daniel11 #MaccabeanRevolt 2024-06-2439 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWorld History Foretold - Daniel 11:1-17Pastor Rudie's sermon, "World History Foretold," based on Daniel 11:1-17, emphasized the precise fulfillment of biblical prophecy. He detailed the rise and fall of empires, particularly focusing on the Persian kings, Alexander the Great, and the subsequent conflicts between Egypt and Syria. Through these historical events, Pastor Rudie illustrated how the accuracy of fulfilled prophecies strengthens our confidence in future prophecies yet to come. #BibleProphecy #Daniel11 #HistoricalAccuracy #FaithInGodsWord #BiblicalHistory 2024-06-1634 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILGetting Serious About Our Worship - Ecclesiastes 5Pastor Rudie's sermon, "Getting Serious About Our Worship," from Ecclesiastes 5, emphasized the importance of approaching worship with reverence and sincerity. He highlighted the need for careful listening, earnest prayer, and fulfilling vows made to God, stressing that worship should not be a mere formality but a heartfelt engagement with the divine. Pastor Rudie warned against flippant attitudes and underscored that true joy and meaning in life are found in a close, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. #WorshipWithReverence #Ecclesiastes5 #TrueJoyInChrist #EarnestPrayer #FulfillYourVows2024-06-1036 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILIt’ll Get Worse Before It Gets Better - Daniel 11-12Pastor Rudie's sermon, titled "It’ll Get Worse Before it Gets Better" from Daniel 11-12, emphasizes the rise and fall of the Antichrist, who will worship power and wealth, and his eventual defeat by Jesus. The sermon also highlights the Great Tribulation, the resurrection of the dead, and the wisdom of leading souls to Christ, culminating in the assurance of a glorious future for the faithful despite current hardships. #Antichrist #GreatTribulation #JesusWins #FaithfulFuture #BiblicalProphecy 2024-06-0939 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILAngels, Demons & Sky Wars - Daniel 10:10-21Pastor Rudie's sermon, titled "Angels, Demons & Sky Wars" from Daniel 10:10-21, highlights the spiritual battle between God's angels and demonic forces. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, the role of high-ranking demons influencing world leaders, and the ultimate victory believers have through the blood of Jesus, prayer, and God's Word. Despite the presence of evil, the sermon reassures that God provides strength and grace to overcome trials and that His angels minister to His people. #SpiritualWarfare #VictoryInChrist #PrayerPower #GodsAngels #BiblicalTruth 2024-06-0339 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILDaniel's Vision of the Glorious Christ - Dan. 10:1-9Pastor Rudie's sermon, "Daniel's Vision of the Glorious Christ" (Dan. 10:1-9), emphasized the awe-inspiring splendor of the pre-incarnate Christ as seen in Daniel's vision. He highlighted the purity, righteousness, and divine authority of Jesus, contrasting His majesty with human sinfulness, and underscored the necessity of faith in Christ for salvation and righteousness. #GloriousChrist #DanielVision #MajestyOfJesus #RighteousnessThroughFaith #DivineAuthority #SalvationInChrist 2024-05-2739 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILTwo are Better than One - Eccl. 4:9-12Pastor Rudie's sermon, "Two are Better than One," emphasizes the biblical principle of partnership and unity from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. He illustrates this with examples from business, sports, and personal relationships, stressing that companionship, comfort, and counsel are essential in life. The sermon concludes with the idea that a strong partnership, especially one centered around Jesus, is unbreakable and vital for personal and communal strength. #UnityInChrist #PowerOfPartnership #Ecclesiastes4_9_12 #ChristianFellowship #StrengthInNumbers 2024-05-2035 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILDeveloping Trends in Light of Daniel’s 70th Week - Dan. 9:24-27)Pastor Rudie's sermon discusses the prophetic significance of Daniel's 70th Week (Dan. 9:24-27), highlighting five key trends indicating the imminent end of the Church Age: the revival of the Roman Empire, the return of Jews to Israel, the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple, the legalization of sinful behaviors, and the move towards a one-world government. He emphasizes the urgency of spreading the gospel, as these developments suggest that the Tribulation Period and Christ's millennial reign are drawing near. #Prophecy #EndTimes #Daniel70thWeek #Tribulation #GospelUrgency #MillennialReign 2024-05-1940 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILNot Too Proud to Beg - Matt. 15:22-28Pastor Rudie's sermon "Not Too Proud to Beg" centered on the story of the Canaanite woman from Matthew 15:22-28, illustrating the themes of humility and persistent faith. He explored how the woman, despite being a historical outcast, demonstrated profound humility and determination in seeking Jesus' help for her demon-afflicted daughter. This act of humility moved Jesus to commend her faith and grant her request, emphasizing that even the smallest act of faith can lead to great results. #NotTooProudToBeg #PersistentFaith #Humility #HealingThroughFaith #SundaySermon #MothersDay 2024-05-1234 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Fear of Failure - 2 Cor. 4:7-18From the evening of April 19, 2021. Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasizes overcoming the fear of failure through biblical insights and real-life examples. He argues that fear, including the fear of failure, is common but not part of God's plan for us. Citing 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Rudie encourages embracing our human imperfections and learning from failures to grow spiritually and personally. He reassures the congregation that failure is a temporary setback that can lead to greater success when approached with faith and perseverance. #OvercomeFear #FaithOverFear #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalWisdom #SundaySermon 2024-05-0640 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWhen Loneliness Hits Home - Eccl. 4:1-16The evening of May 5, 2024. Pastor Rudie's sermon explored the deep-seated issues of loneliness and isolation as reflected in Ecclesiastes 4, highlighting how even those with wealth and success can feel empty without a connection to God. He used various life examples to demonstrate the universality of loneliness, urging the congregation to find solace and purpose through a relationship with God, who offers true companionship and comfort. The sermon stressed the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material gains, encapsulating the message that genuine contentment comes from above, not from earthly achievements. #LonelinessInSociety #SpiritualFulfillment #Ecclesiastes4 #FindComfortInGod #SundaySermon 2024-05-0639 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe 70 Weeks of Daniel - Part 2 - Daniel 9:24-27Pastor Rudie's sermon focused on the prophecy of the "70 Weeks of Daniel" from the Bible, emphasizing the end times when a peace treaty between Israel and the Antichrist marks the resumption of the prophetic countdown for Israel. He described how this treaty initiates events leading to the Antichrist betraying Israel, which culminates in divine intervention and the ultimate triumph of Jesus Christ. Pastor Rudie connects contemporary events to biblical prophecy, urging preparedness for the Second Coming of Christ. #EndTimes #70WeeksOfDaniel #SecondComing #BiblicalProphecy #StayPrepared 2024-05-0640 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Pearl of Great Price - Matt. 13:45-46From the morning of April 19, 2021. Pastor Rudie's sermon delves into the parable of the "pearl of great price" from Matthew 13:45-46, illustrating the immense value and virtue of salvation and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He explains that the pearl represents the church or individual believers, precious and sought after by Christ, who gave everything to redeem them. The sermon emphasizes that, unlike material wealth or possessions, the salvation offered by Jesus is invaluable and cannot be bought but is freely given out of His immense love and grace. #SundaySermon #PearlOfGreatPrice #Salvation #JesusSaves #KingdomParables #ChristianFaith #SpiritualValue...2024-05-0535 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOur God is Alive - Job 14:14-15From April 12, 2021. Pastor Rudie's sermon emphasized the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ, especially amidst the trials and despair faced by Job, an Old Testament figure. He elaborated on the inevitability and finality of death, juxtaposed against the Christian belief in resurrection through Christ. The sermon conveyed a message of hope and assurance that death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus, reinforcing the promise of eternal life and resurrection. #EasterSermon #ResurrectionHope #FaithInChrist #EternalLife #SundayMessage #ChristianFaith #HopeInJesus2024-05-0433 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOvercoming the Giant of Fear - 2 Tim 1:7 & 1 Sam. 17 From April 5, 2020. Pastor Rudie's sermon, "Overcoming the Giant of Fear," emphasizes that fear, like Goliath, grows large when unchallenged but can be defeated through faith in Jesus Christ, the true "David" who conquers all fears. He encourages believers to rely not on their strength but on the power, love, and sound mind given by God, as outlined in 2 Timothy 1:7. Through Jesus’ victory over death and sin, Christians are equipped to overcome fear by trusting in His completed work, rather than their abilities. #overcomefear #faithinchrist #spiritualvictory 2024-05-0235 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe 70 Weeks of Daniel - Part 1 - Daniel 9:24-27Pastor Rudie's sermon titled "The 70 Weeks of Daniel" explores the detailed prophecy given to Daniel about critical events in Jewish history, centered on a 490-year timeline divided into periods marking significant events like the rebuilding of Jerusalem, the coming of Christ, and His crucifixion. The sermon highlights the purposes of these events, such as reconciliation, ending sin, and bringing everlasting righteousness through Jesus, and connects them to the broader narrative of Christian redemption and the eventual end times involving the Rapture. #70WeeksOfDaniel #BiblicalProphecy #EndTimes #ChristianFaith #EverlastingRighteousness 2024-04-3035 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILDaniel’s Powerful Prayer Life - Daniel 9:1-19Pastor Rudie's sermon on "Daniel’s Powerful Prayer Life" emphasizes the significance of a devoted prayer and Bible study routine for spiritual growth and intimacy with God. He outlines the attitudes necessary for a meaningful devotional life—determination, desperation, and dedication—and the practices that sustain it, such as reading scripture and engaging in purposeful prayer. The sermon concludes by urging believers to act on their faith by sharing their spiritual insights and obeying God's commands. #DanielsPrayer #SpiritualGrowth #DevotionalLife #BibleStudy #FaithInAction 2024-04-2131 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILSpecial Speaker: Terry PerglPastor Terry Pergl's sermon emphasizes the enabling power of God's grace in the lives of believers, encouraging them to rely not on their own strength but on the grace that empowers them to do God's will. He challenges his audience to live beyond their perceived limitations by tapping into this grace, which equips them for every good work and personal transformation. #GodsGrace #Empowerment #ChristianLife #SpiritualGrowth #PastoralWisdom 2024-04-1551 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILWalking in the Light - 1 John 1:5-10Pastor Rob's sermon "Walking in the Light" is about the crucial role of honesty and purity in our relationship with God, as outlined in 1 John 1:5-10. He emphasizes the importance of living in the light of God's truth, which illuminates our sins and imperfections, urging us to confess and strive towards righteousness. He highlights the contrast between living in God's light versus the darkness of sin, reminding us that genuine fellowship with God involves regular confession, embracing His forgiveness, and living lives that reflect His love and truth. #WalkingInTheLight #LiveInTruth #ConfessAndBeCleansed #RighteousnessInChrist 2024-04-0830 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Word of Life - 1 John 1:1-4In his sermon on 1 John 1:1-4, Pastor Rob emphasizes the unchanging nature of the Word of Life, highlighting how it provides stability amidst cultural shifts. He underscores the tangible experience of Jesus as the foundation of faith and stresses the importance of proclaiming the gospel to invite others into fellowship with God. #WordofLife #UnchangingTruth #GospelFellowship 2024-04-0734 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILMissions Emphasis SundayThe morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 3.17.24.2024-03-1839 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Most High God - Daniel 7:9-28Pastor Rudie's sermon, "The Most High God," from Daniel 7:9-28, illuminates God's eternal supremacy, purity, sovereignty, and ultimate reign. He preaches on the unchanging nature of God, His judgment against sin, His control over all circumstances, and His final victory, encouraging believers to trust in His divine plan and ensure their salvation. #TheMostHighGod #EternalSupremacy #DivineSovereignty #FinalVictory #TrustAndSalvation 2024-03-0342 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe 4 Beasts and the Kingdom of Antichrist - Daniel 7:1-8; 15-17Pastor Rudie's sermon on "The 4 Beasts and the Kingdom of Antichrist" delves into Daniel's vision of four beasts representing historical and future empires, culminating in the rise of the Antichrist before Jesus' triumphant return. Pastor Rudie emphasizes the importance of understanding God's control over history, the prophetic significance of these empires, and the ultimate victory of Christ over evil, urging believers to live faithfully and spread the Gospel in anticipation of Jesus' return. #EndTimes #Daniel7 #Antichrist #Prophecy #JesusIsComingSoon #FaithfulLiving 2024-02-2538 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLessons from the Lion's Den - Daniel 6:1-5, 16-24Pastor Rudie's sermon, "Lessons from the Lion's Den," emphasizes that trouble in a believer's life is not always due to sin but can be an opportunity for deeper fellowship with God and a testament to His glory. Daniel's unwavering faith, loyalty, and commitment to prayer, even in the face of death, highlight how troubles can enhance our faith, bring us closer to God, and ultimately serve His greater purpose. Through Daniel's story, we're encouraged to trust in God's deliverance and believe in His promise to work all things together for our good. #TheLionsDen #FaithOverFear #TrustInGod #DanielStory 2024-02-1838 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILOur God is Able to Deliver - Daniel 6Pastor Rudie's sermon "Our God is Able to Deliver" from Daniel 6 showcases the unwavering faith and devotion of Daniel amidst persecution and the miraculous deliverance by God. Despite the king's decree against prayer to any god except himself, Daniel remains steadfast in his devotion, praying three times a day, leading to his survival in the lion's den through divine intervention. This narrative underscores the power of faith and God's ability to rescue His followers from seemingly insurmountable challenges, encouraging believers to maintain their trust in God's deliverance, whether in this life or the next. #FaithOverFear #DivineDeliverance #Daniel6...2024-02-1137 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILDancing and Drinking on the Dawn of his Death - Daniel 5:1-7; 25-31Pastor Al Rudie's sermon delves into the story of Belshazzar, illustrating the dangers of a pleasure-seeking, presumptuous, and prideful life that ultimately led to Belshazzar's downfall. He draws parallels between Belshazzar's disregard for God and modern societal trends, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly pleasures, the risks of presuming upon God's grace, and the destructive nature of pride. The sermon is a call to reflect on one's priorities and relationship with God. #BelshazzarsWarning #SpiritualPriorities #PleasureVsPurpose #GodsGrace #PridefulDownfall #ReflectAndRepent 2024-02-0535 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Handwriting on the Wall - Daniel 5:1-31Today's sermon on Daniel 5:1–31, titled "The Handwriting on the Wall," Pastor Rudie describes King Belshazzar's night of dissipation, where his defiance of God through sacrilegious acts leads to a divine warning. Daniel interprets the mysterious writing, revealing Belshazzar's judgment and imminent downfall. Pastor Rudie emphasizes the consequences of disrespecting sacred things and God's sovereignty, contrasting Belshazzar's fate with Daniel's protection and faithfulness. #Daniel5 #HandwritingOnTheWall #DivineJudgment #SacredRespect #GodsSovereignty #DanielInterprets #BelshazzarsDownfall #BiblicalTeachings 2024-01-2837 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Hard Road to Humility - Daniel 4:1-37Pastor Rudie recounts the extraordinary conversion of King Nebuchadnezzar, highlighting the challenging path to humility and faith. He begins by discussing Nebuchadnezzar's personal testimony booklet, which includes a preface praising God and a proclamation of his salvation. The narrative revolves around a troubling dream Nebuchadnezzar had, foretelling his downfall due to pride and eventual restoration through humility and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. Pastor Rudie emphasizes the importance of personal testimony in witnessing to others, citing biblical verses that encourage believers to share how God has worked in their lives. He contrasts Nebuchadnezzar's reliance on worldly wisdom with...2024-01-2335 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILLessons from the Fiery Furnace - Daniel 3:19-30In today's message, Pastor Rudie teaches that Christians face various forms of persecution, symbolized by Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace, which serve to purify and draw them closer to God. Despite the intensity of these trials, God's miraculous preservation is evident, as He delivers and protects those who stand firm in faith, symbolized by the unharmed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace. Ultimately, enduring these trials leads to spiritual promotion and greater Christlikeness. #FieryFurnaceFaith #PersecutionPurifies #DivinePreservation #StandFirmInChrist #RefinedByFire #PromotionThroughTrials 2024-01-0736 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThinking Things Through for the New Year - 1 Peter 1:13-21In today's message, Pastor Rudie focuses on understanding God's purpose for believers, the nature of salvation, and Jesus' role as revealed in 1 Peter 1:13-21. He emphasizes the anticipation of Jesus' return, the call to holiness and service, and the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. Today's message encourages believers to live 2024 with purpose, in alignment with God's will, and in constant reflection of Jesus' teachings and sacrifice. #NewYearReflections #1Peter1 #GodsPurpose #HolinessInChrist #LivingForJesus2024 #AnticipatingHisReturn #ChristCenteredLife #BiblicalTeachings #ChurchSermon #FaithJourney2024 2024-01-0134 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Word Made Flesh - John 1:1-18The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 12.24.23.2023-12-2436 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILThe Christmas Journey - Philippians 2:5-11In today's message, Pastor Rudie preaches on the divine nature and human journey of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes that Jesus, while fully God, did not lose His divinity at birth, but added humanity to His nature. The sermon further delves into Jesus' humility and sacrifice on the cross, highlighting His understanding of human struggles and His ultimate exaltation by God. The key message is that the journey to faith in Jesus is far less daunting than His journey from heaven to earth, offering salvation to all who believe. #ChristmasJourney #JesusDivineAndHuman #SalvationInChrist #Philippians2 #FaithJourney #GodsLove #ChristmasSermon 2023-12-1731 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILBow or Burn - Daniel 3:13-18Today's sermon "Bow or Burn" (Daniel 3:13-18) discusses the fierce ultimatum given by King Nebuchadnezzar to bow to his image or face the fiery furnace, and the unwavering courage and faith of the Hebrew young men in God's deliverance. It highlights the importance of standing firm in one's faith and convictions, despite external pressures and challenges, trusting in God's control and His ultimate plan, whether it involves earthly deliverance or eternal salvation. #BowOrBurn #FaithUnderFire #CourageInChrist #UnwaveringFaith #Daniel3 #TrustInGod #StandFirm #HeavenlyHope #GodsControl 2023-12-1035 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILNebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image - Daniel 3The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 12.3.23.2023-12-0336 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILPastor Rob CaudillThe morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 11.26.23.2023-11-2637 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILMissionary Gary SprungerThe morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 11.19.23.2023-11-2049 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"The Times of the Gentiles" (Daniel 2)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 11.12.23.2023-11-1338 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"The God Who Reveals Secrets" (Daniel 2)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 11.5.23.2023-11-0635 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"Living By our Convictions" (Daniel 1)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 10.29.23.2023-10-2937 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"Daniel's Defining Decision" (Daniel 1)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 10.22.23.2023-10-2332 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"Dare to be Different" (Daniel 1)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 10.15.23.2023-10-1535 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"There is a God in Heaven" (Daniel 1)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 10.08.23.2023-10-0934 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILEvangelist Mark KittrellDay one of the Fall Revival Meetings at Faith Baptist Church.2023-10-0140 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL"Revival: A Heavenly Invasion" (Psalm 85)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 9.24.23.2023-09-2436 minFaith Baptist Church Danville, ILFaith Baptist Church Danville, IL3 Absolute Truths (1 John 5)The morning service at Faith Baptist Church on 9.17.23. Today's message emphasizes the challenges posed by sin, selfishness, and Satan's influence in the world. It underscores Jesus's sacrifice on the cross as a means to absolve sin and his eventual return to overcome Satan. The overarching message conveys hope, asserting that through Jesus, believers can break free from these worldly shackles and find redemption. #Redemption #HopeInJesus #WorldlyChallenges 2023-09-1735 minCompassion Danville MessagesCompassion Danville MessagesHonor & FaithOnline Campus Pastor, Wes Chilton, brings a word that teaches how true Honor increases Faith, and just how much God blesses us when we decide to Honor.2021-05-1629 min