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Weekly sermons from All Souls Presbyterian Church proclaim the good news of God's grace toward sinners through the loving sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Luke Herche is the lead pastor of All Souls Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Champaign-Urbana, IL.
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Longing for Wholeness

Longing for Wholeness

2024-03-0333:59

Where do you look for wholeness? Living in a world that is under God’s curse, we find that things don’t work as they were intended. Our present age is broken. We are broken, longing to be made whole again, to no longer sin or be sinned against, to no longer suffer or get sick or old or weary. We long for things to be put right, to be as they were intended from the beginning. But in our longing to be made whole, we so often look to the wrong things, in the wrong places, by the wrong means. In Genesis 29:31–30:24, we find sisters Leah and Rachel following this tragic pattern as they compete with each other in child bearing. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, talking about our longing for wholeness: where we look, why it will never work, and where wholeness is found. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, March 3, 2024. allsoulspca.org
Covenant Discipleship

Covenant Discipleship

2024-02-2539:37

The book of Genesis is a discipleship primer. It is the ABCs of the faith. In Genesis we learn about the power of God in creation and the beginnings of his covenant relationship with his people. Through the accounts of the patriarchs and matriarchs of Israel’s early history, we see what it looks like to walk with God. In this sermon on Genesis 29:1–30, in which Jacob marries Leah and Rachel, Pastor Luke Herche shows that walking with God looks like accepting God’s sovereign care, receiving God’s fatherly discipline, and humbling ourselves to serve, even as we anticipate glory. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, February 25, 2024. allsoulspca.org
Every human heart longs to meet with God. It’s a longing we were born with and cannot fully escape. Many attempt to fulfill this longing by our own methods and means. Whether by moral deeds or seeking signs from heaven, through mind-altering drugs or ritual and tradition, we create all kinds of ladders and stairways to attempt to make our way into the presence of God. In Genesis 28, we find Jacob, fleeing for his life after grievously deceiving his father and enraging his brother, Esau. And yet, it is while Jacob is in this state of exile, sleeping in the wilderness, that God comes down to meet with him in a dream. In this sermon on the well-known story of Jacob’s ladder, Pastor Luke Herche shows that God, in Christ, has drawn near to his covenant children, meeting us in the mundane, promising his protecting presence, and assuring us through the cross and the resurrection. And because God has drawn near to us, we can now draw near to God. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, February 18, 2024. allsoulspca.org
Christianity can often be falsely represented as a means of getting good stuff for yourself: a trophy wife, a big house, all the recognition “you deserve,” if you just pray for your blessing and claim it in Jesus’ name. But this false gospel misunderstands the nature of blessing and the timing of blessing. God’s true blessing is everything that is good *according to God’s will and God’s timing*. In this sermon on Genesis 26:34–28:9, in which Isaac attempts to bless Esau, but ends up blessing Jacob instead, Pastor Luke Herche shows how to take hold of God’s blessing, exhorting us to recognize our sin, to respect God’s plan, and to put on Christ. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, February 11, 2024. allsoulspca.org
Be Imitators

Be Imitators

2024-02-0436:53

What does it look like to walk as a Christian? Whose example should we imitate? The book of Philippians was written by the Apostle Paul to his friends at Philippi. Theirs was a church established by Paul and nurtured by his ministry, through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and the love and affection between Paul and the believers at Philippi is evident throughout the letter. In chapter three Paul, as a caring older brother, calls these believers to imitate him, encouraging them to keep on the right path. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Philippians 3:17–21, drawing out Paul’s exhortations to be aware of who you imitate (v 17), to beware of who you imitate (vv 18–19), and to remember the one we imitate is the Savior (v 20–21). Part of a series on Philippians. From Sunday Worship, February 4, 2024. allsoulspca.org
The Blessed Seed

The Blessed Seed

2024-01-2834:32

God doesn’t bless you simply to bless you. He does delight in his people and desires to bless them. But God doesn’t bless you simply for you. God blesses you for his glory and for the good of those around you. Despite human rebellion, our fallen nature, and the wrath we deserve, God is determined to bless. In Genesis we see that the blessing of God comes to and through the seed of Abraham. We see this imperfectly through Isaac, preeminently in Jesus, and, by God’s grace, through us as well. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche explains from Genesis 26, showing how God’s blessing on us changes our relationship to others, freeing us to love sacrificially, enabling us to endure enmity, and serving as a means God uses to bless others. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, January 28, 2024. allsoulspca.org
Strength for the Race

Strength for the Race

2024-01-2134:03

The Apostle Paul depicts the Christian life as a long, hard race. It’s a marathon. And to run any marathon well, the runners need encouragement along the way. The good news for Christians is that we have a wise and caring God who has provided for us to have strength for the journey. Listen as Pastor Ethan Brown preaches from Philippians 3:12–16, showing us how God equips us with what we need to finish the race that we’ve begun by making us secure, steadfast, and self-aware. Part of a series on Philippians. From Sunday Worship, January 21, 2024. allsoulspca.org
C.S. Lewis wrote in “The Screwtape Letters”, “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.” Whether you are skeptical or superstitious, both are errors. So what does Scripture have to say about standing against the schemes of the devil? In this sermon on Ephesians 6:10–13, Pastor Luke Herche looks at the spiritual battle we are facing, showing that the battle is real, the battle is spiritual, the battle is won, the battle is mundane––and exhorting us to be strong and stand firm! Part of a series, The Armor of God. From Sunday Evening Worship, January 14, 2024. allsoulspca.org
The book of Philippians is perhaps the Apostle Paul’s most personal letter. It is a beautiful epistle filled with beautiful verses, and in chapter 3 we find a beautiful, succinct summary of the Gospel. In just five verses Paul both explains how sinners are reconciled to God and illuminates the promises that are theirs in Christ Jesus. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Philippians 3:7–11, helping us to see Christ Jesus more clearly by showing the treasure of the gospel (the worth of Christ), the heart of the gospel (faith in Christ), and the promise of the gospel (resurrection and life). Part of a series on Philippians. From Sunday Worship, January 14, 2024. allsoulspca.org
The Logic of Blessing

The Logic of Blessing

2024-01-0739:09

We all want a good life, to be what we were made to be, to experience what it is to be fully alive, to see our friends and family flourish. The Bible calls this kind of flourishing “blessing.” Blessing is one of the main themes of Genesis, beginning with God’s abundant blessings on creation in the first two chapters. But by the third chapter, a new word enters the vocabulary of Scripture: curse. Because of sin, curse enters the world and creation is subject to futility and groaning. What once was blessed is now cursed, what once was good is now corrupt. But does this mean we are doomed to lives of suffering and frustration? Or is God’s blessing still possible in a sin-cursed world? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches from Genesis 25, showing through the life of Jacob how God is continuing his plan to bless the nations, focusing on God’s sovereignty, God’s subversion of human expectations, and the foresight of faith. Part of a series on the book of Genesis. From Sunday Worship, January 7, 2024. allsoulspca.org
**We apologize for the poor audio quality, but hope that you will still benefit from this sermon.** At the start of each year people commonly make New Year's resolutions with hopes, dreams, and goals for self improvement in the coming year. It is nearly as common to find that these resolutions never come to fruition. But should this make Christians skeptical of the possibility of growth in the Christian life? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche shows from 1 Timothy 4:7 the necessity of discipline, the program of discipline, the goal of discipline, and the power of discipline. From Sunday Worship, December 31, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Jesus Our King

Jesus Our King

2023-12-2435:35

Gardening is difficult. There are the weeds and the waiting and the garden pests... but eventually you get to experience the wonder of watching something new grow. The book of Isaiah describes a shoot growing from “the stump of Jesse.” It’s a passage that comes bearing Advent promises: Jesus is that righteous branch, the shoot of the stump of Jesse, a branch that will bear much fruit. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches from Isaiah chapter 11, helping us to understand in greater depth what it means that this King came 2000 years ago to a manger in Bethlehem, and what it means that this King will come again. Part of a series for Advent 2023. From Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Who is the Son of David? Listen as church elder Brian Aldridge preaches on 2 Samuel 7:12–13, showing us the promise of the Son King, the identity of the Son King, belief in the Son King, and the sons of the Son King. Part of a series for Advent 2023. From Sunday Worship, December 17, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Behold the Lamb of God

Behold the Lamb of God

2023-12-1032:15

The book of Isaiah is interjected with several “servant songs,” passages that paint a picture of God’s chosen servant who will come to the aid of his people. They show us that this servant will judge rightly as the true king, will be a true prophet to guide God’s people, and a true priest who will cleanse the people of their sins. This servant who brings true restoration to the covenant people is a picture of Jesus, the true prophet, priest, and king. In Isaiah 52–53 we are provided with a glimpse of what Jesus would come to do as the true priest, the Lamb of God and the mediator of the covenant. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches from this passage, showing that as the Lamb of God the mission of Christ was redemption; as the Lamb of God Christ’s affliction was necessary; and as the Lamb of God the meekness of Christ was his victory. Part of a series for Advent 2023. From Sunday Worship, December 10, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Though the name “Jesus” doesn't appear in the Bible until the New Testament, the gospel message can be found throughout all of Scripture. In Genesis 3, God gives us an initial impression of how he is working to save his people and to save humanity. Though this first revelation of the gospel is vague and indistinct, viewing it through the lens of the rest of Scripture helps us to better understand what is entailed in God’s first promise to the first sinners. Listen as ruling elder Daniel Thies teaches on Genesis 3:15, showing that God meets grave sin with great grace; God’s grace persists in the face of evil opposition; evil is real; and Jesus and his people will triumph over evil. Part of a series for Advent 2023. From Sunday Worship, December 3, 2023. allsoulspca.org
How to Face Suffering

How to Face Suffering

2023-11-2633:49

Every one of us faces troubles of one kind or another. Troubles from without, troubles from within. Bodily illness, mental illness, emotionalturmoil, relationship strife, vocational stress, financial uncertainty, international discord... Parents and children, husbands and wives, employers and employees——everyone’s lives are touched by troubles. But how do we face this suffering? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:7, showing us where not to look in suffering, where to look in suffering, how to look in suffering, and how looking shapes life. From Sunday Worship, November 26, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Where are you at spiritually? Perhaps you are someone who struggles to believe the doctrines of Christianity. Something is standing in your way——but what? What’s stopping you from believing the claims of Christ? In today’s sermon text from John 12 we find three barriers/obstacles/hindrances to belief: confusion (“I just don't understand”), arrogance (“I know better”), and apathy (“Who cares?”). Listen as Pastor Luke Herche addresses each of those barriers in turn, showing us what to believe, what gets in the way, and why it matters. Part of a series on The Gospel of John From Sunday Worship, November 19, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Repentance is the secret, often forgotten power of the Christian life. It is one of the primary tools the Holy Spirit uses in our lives to bring about spiritual growth and change. It is not something you do once and then put it aside, but it’s a daily part of Christian life and a secret power of daily growth in grace. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on 2 Corinthians 7:5–13a, breaking down this secret power of change into five parts: • The Simple Act of Repentance • The Instrumental Cause of Repentance • The Internal Source of Repentance • The Ultimate Result of Repentance • The External Fruit of Repentance From Sunday Evening Worship, November 12, 2023. allsoulspca.org
True Confidence

True Confidence

2023-11-1238:39

Where does your confidence lie? You have to put your confidence in something. Everybody does. We put our confidence in things that make us feel worthwhile, important, right, blameless, because in our hearts and in the heart of every person there is a longing for righteousness. In Philippians 3:4–7 Paul shows this pattern working out in his own life through one of the most interesting self-disclosures in Scripture. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on this passage, showing how we are tempted to put confidence in who we are and in what we do––but what we need is an external confidence found only in Christ. Part of a series on Philippians. From Sunday Worship, November 12, 2023. allsoulspca.org
Pursue Glory

Pursue Glory

2023-11-0528:36

In John 12:20, Jesus says that the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. But what does it mean to be glorified? Why is it so important? In this sermon on John 12:20–33, Pastor Luke Herche preaches on the glory of Jesus Christ, showing us the time of Jesus’ glorification, the method of Jesus’ glorification, the purpose of Jesus’ glorification, the fruit of Jesus’ glorification, and the pattern of Jesus’ glorification. Part of a series on The Gospel of John From Sunday Worship, November 5, 2023. allsoulspca.org
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