Faith Baptist Church Danville, IL

Morning Service

Morning Service 6/28/26.

Evening service on 6/28/26.

In this sermon, Pastor Rudie examines Philippians 2:12-13, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift from God, Christians are responsible for "working out" that salvation through a life of daily obedience, spiritual discipline, and a desire to please Him (0:00-33:31). He explains that this process is made possible only through the internal, transforming power of God, who provides b...

In this sermon, Pastor Rudie explores the profound nature of Christ, highlighting His deity, humanity, and ultimate majesty as described in Philippians 2(1:56-35:07). He emphasizes that Jesus, though God, willingly humbled Himself to serve humanity and die on the cross, ultimately being exalted as Lord to whom every knee shall bow. This message serves as a call for believers to mirror Christ's hum...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon emphasized that true Christian confidence—whether in life or death—rests firmly on God’s truth, the prayers of His people, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the unshakable promises of Christ. Paul’s declaration in Philippians 1:19–21 shows that because of these foundations, a believer can face suffering, uncertainty, and even death with assurance, knowing that Christ will be...

Brother Mark urges believers to have a profound burden for the lost, emphasizing that while many are zealous, they often possess an inaccurate knowledge of God by trying to establish their own righteousness through works (17:55-21:30). He explains that true salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the end of the law for righteousness (31:44-32:44). Therefore, Christians are calle...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon from Philippians 1:7–11 emphasized that a healthy church is shaped by growing, discerning love—one that is sincere, grounded in truth, and expressed in real, practical ways. He challenged believers to pursue what is best, live with integrity that reflects Christ, and remain committed to bearing spiritual fruit through abiding in Him, all for God’s glory. #PowerfulPrayer #Phil...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon highlighted how the church is the result of God’s sovereign work—from its formation through the leading of the Holy Spirit, to its fellowship in the gospel, and its secure future in Christ. He emphasized that the church exists because God calls people to salvation, unites them in partnership for the gospel, and promises to complete the work He began in every believer. The mes...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon from Ephesians 6:21–24 emphasized the value of faithful Christian friendship and service in the body of Christ. Using Tychicus as an example, he showed how believers are called to be faithful servants who encourage others and carry out God’s work with love and dedication. The message closed by reminding us that true peace, love, and grace come from Christ—the ultimate “Foreve...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon from Ephesians 6:18–20 teaches that prayer is the believer’s secret weapon in spiritual warfare. Christians must pray regularly, correctly through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, persistently without giving up, and inclusively for other believers and gospel ministry. Through faithful prayer, believers stand in God’s presence and participate in the victory Christ has already...

Pastor Rudie taught that believers must stand firm in spiritual warfare by putting on the full armor of God, grounding themselves in truth, righteousness, faith, peace, and the assurance of salvation. He emphasized that while these pieces provide defense, victory ultimately comes through actively using the Word of God as the Sword of the Spirit against the enemy and in reaching others with the gos...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon explained the reality of demonic forces, their influence in the world, and the spiritual battle believers face. He emphasized that while demons oppose and tempt, Christians cannot be possessed and can stand in victory through Christ, who defeated the devil at the cross. The message called believers to recognize spiritual warfare and live confidently in God’s power to resist e...

Pastor Rudie preached that Jesus Christ is Lord not only of our church life, but of our daily work, calling believers to reject both despising work and idolizing it (Eph. 6:5–9). He emphasized that every Christian is a full-time servant of Christ, meant to labor with excellence, integrity, and witness—seeing their job as a partnership with God, a place of service, and a platform for gospel light....

Pastor Rudie’s sermon from Ephesians 6:4 called fathers to take their God-given responsibility seriously by avoiding attitudes and actions that provoke their children to anger, such as favoritism, harsh discipline, neglect, or abusive words. He emphasized that biblical fatherhood requires a balance of loving devotion, firm and fair discipline, and intentional instruction, urging fathers to move be...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon, “Children, Obey Your Parents!” (Ephesians 6:1–3), emphasized that obedience and honor toward parents are not optional but God-ordained commands rooted in both Scripture and conscience. He explained that obedience is an action while honor is an attitude, warning that disrespect toward parents reflects a deeper spiritual problem and affects one’s relationship with God. The mes...

Pastor Rudie preached on “Loving Leadership” from Ephesians 5:25–33, emphasizing that a God-honoring marriage is built on agape love—a love that is sacrificial, personal, and spiritually purposeful. He showed that husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church: giving of themselves, nurturing and protecting their wives, and leading in a way that sanctifies rather than harms. Th...

Pastor Burge preached that the Christmas story is ultimately about God coming to dwell with His people, fulfilling the promise of Emmanuel—God with us through Jesus Christ. He traced this theme from the fall in Genesis, through the incarnation, to Christ’s present work through the Holy Spirit and His eternal reign, emphasizing that God has not abandoned His people but is with them now and forever....

Pastor Rudie preached that the first Christmas reveals why Jesus came—to bring deliverance from sin, light into spiritual darkness, and a decisive moment of destiny for every person who encounters Him. Centering on Simeon’s testimony in Luke 2, the sermon emphasized that Jesus cannot be ignored: He either becomes one’s Savior or Judge, revealing the true condition of every heart through how He is...

Pastor Rudie taught that biblical submission in marriage is not about inferiority but about God-ordained order, where husbands and wives are equal in value yet distinct in role. He emphasized that a wife’s submission is a voluntary act of love modeled after the church’s submission to Christ, never a license for dominance or abuse. True spiritual freedom and family harmony flourish when God’s desig...

Pastor Rudie taught that being filled with the Spirit means yielding ourselves to His continual, controlling influence, in contrast to the loss of control that comes from being filled with wine. When the Spirit governs the believer’s life, He produces a heart full of song, gratitude, and humble submission that brings harmony to homes and churches. The Spirit straightens what’s tangled in us and em...

Pastor Rudie taught that the Holy Spirit is a divine Person who awakens, seals, indwells, comforts, teaches, strengthens, and produces Christlike fruit in every believer. He emphasized that being filled with the Spirit means yielding fully to His control so we can live with power, assurance, and obedience. He also reminded the church that Spirit-filled living shapes the home, calling wives to foll...

Pastor Rudie preached on Ephesians 5:15–16, urging believers to “redeem the time” by living awake, wise, Spirit-filled, and fully surrendered to God. He warned against procrastination and presumption, calling Christians to take responsibility for each day, serve faithfully in God’s house, share His Word, and walk in His will for the glory that lasts forever. #RedeemTheTime #Ephesians5 #ServeChrist...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon reminded believers that the Christian walk must reflect God’s light in a dark world. When we live godly lives, our light reproves the darkness, raises the spiritually dead through our witness, and redeems the time by seizing every opportunity to serve Christ faithfully. It was a strong call to walk wisely, live purely, and shine brightly for the Lord. #FaithBaptistDanville #W...

Pastor Rudie’s sermon contrasted the darkness of sinful living with the brightness of a life transformed by Christ. He warned against impurity, crude speech, and covetous desires that are unfitting for believers, emphasizing that those who live in darkness cannot please God. Instead, he urged believers to walk as children of light—bearing the fruit of goodness, righteousness, and truth—and to test...