We live in a world that is consumed with appearances. We measure our lives by our stuff, our entertainment, our purchasing power, our sexual freedom, and when hardships come our immediate instinct is to escape it by any means as quickly as possible. In Revelation 2:8–11 we find that the church in Smyrna is experiencing social rejection, poverty, and pressures, but into this moment Christ speaks a message that turns everything on its head. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, showing us that real life is not as it appears; life in the present is a life of fear; Jesus faced death to find life; and resting in Jesus’ life frees us to face death and find true life.

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, March 29, 2026.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

Jesus tells a church facing poverty that they are actually rich. How does this challenge the way we usually measure success or security? Why is our being rich not a fiction and mere sentiment?

When you feel the poverty of your circumstances (social rejection, financial stress, or personal loss), what earthly comforts are you most tempted to scramble after to find a sense of security?

How does Jesus’ victory over the second death free you from having to earn a life of comfort or approval today and offer you a sense of fearless hope when you think about your future or your greatest fears?

If we truly believed that things are often not as they appear—that our spiritual reality in Christ is more solid than our physical circumstances—how might that change the way we face a specific anxiety or fiery trial this week?

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In Revelation 2:1–7 we learn from Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus that this once thriving church had one major problem: they had abandoned their first love. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on this passage, addressing three questions: What is the diagnosis? What is the prescription? And what is the encouragement?

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, March 22, 2026.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

In Revelation 1:9–20 the apostle John sees a glorious vision of Christ in heaven. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, helping us to better understand the glory of Jesus, the fear of Jesus, the grace of Jesus, and our service to Jesus.

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, March 15, 2026.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

When you imagine the scene John describes, which specific image feels the most overwhelming or weighty to you?

We often prefer a “plastic Jesus” who is manageable and safe. How does John’s encounter with the cosmic Christ challenge the version of Jesus we typically carry around in our day-to-day lives?

The One who holds the stars in his hand is the same One who reaches out to touch a terrified man. What does this reveal to you about how Jesus uses his immense power toward those who are broken or afraid?

In what ways does beholding the majestic, cosmic glory of Christ actually provide more stability for your soul than a “safer,” smaller version of him?

What would change in your Monday morning routine—your stress, your interactions, or your inner monologue—if you truly believed the cosmic King was standing right there with his right hand on your shoulder?

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

We are invited on the path of wisdom which is the path of awe and intimacy. So we avoid the wrong paths and enjoy the path of life. Learn more in this sermon on Proverbs 2 from Pastor Josué Pernillo.

Part of a series on the book of Proverbs.

From Sunday Evening Worship, April 12, 2026.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Wisdom warns us of the coming disaster, but we refuse to listen. Jesus faces the disaster, so we can dwell secure. Learn more in the sermon on Proverbs 1:20–33 from Pastor Josué Pernillo.

Part of a series on the book of Proverbs.

From Sunday Evening Worship, March 8, 2026.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Whether we know it or not, all people long for the coming of the Kingdom. For a world rightly ordered under God. A world of justice, righteousness, and peace. The good news is that God is the King. He comes bringing justice. He comes to fight for his people. And every cry for justice, every longing to be filled is ultimately answered by the coming of God’s Kingdom. In this sermon on Revelation 1:9–20, in which the apostle John sees a glorious vision of Christ in heaven, Pastor Luke Herche helps us rest in Jesus’ present reign and hope in his coming return as he talks about the people of the kingdom, the presence of the kingdom, and the glory of the King.

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, March 8, 2026.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

How do you experience the tension between the kingdom and tribulation today? How does this shape the way you view the accounts of injustice we see in the news?

When you look at the brokenness of the world or your own heart, are you more tempted to give in to despair (expecting too little of the kingdom) or to demand that heaven appear fully right now (expecting too much of the “overlap of the ages”)? How does the already and not-yet of the kingdom shape what you mean when you pray “your kingdom come”?

If you began tomorrow morning truly believing that you are part of a kingdom where the old divisions no longer matter, how might that change the way you interact with those who are different from you in your workplace or community or world?

What can you do to proclaim and manifest the coming of the kingdom in its present form today (i.e. to proclaim Jesus and be his hands and feet in the world)?

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Christianity is not merely a philosophy. It is fundamentally a story, the true story of what God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. A philosophy can give you a perspective, or even some direction in life, but only God’s story can give you what you need the most: a savior. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 1:7, examining this one verse with four points: the coming of Christ is the great hope of the Christian. The coming of Christ is a great terror to the guilty conscience. Christ came to bear our guilt, that he might come again to save the guilty. Set your mind on the coming of Christ to face the trials of this age.

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, March 1, 2026.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

Why is it hard to believe that Christ is reigning right now and will return bodily one day as our king? What are some ways we dismiss, forget, or explain away that reality? Why do we do that?

How does the truth that Jesus was “pierced” for our transgressions provide you with the freedom to be honest about your own failures this week and hope in his return on the last day?

What would shift in your perspective tomorrow morning if you viewed your current trials in light of the fact that a just and loving Judge is on his way to make all things new?

If you were explaining the “True Story” of Christianity to someone who viewed it only as a philosophy or a set of rules, how would this passage help you describe what God is actually doing in the world?

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 1:4–8, addressing three questions: Where do you live? How big is your God? And why does that matter?

Part of a series on the book of Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, February 24, 2026.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

“Groundbreaking,” “the foot of a mountain,” and “flying off the handle” are all dead metaphors, once vivid and fresh, but now separated from their original imagery and impact. According to Pastor Luke Herche, much of Biblical language has become like dead metaphors to us. We have become dull to the power and punch of Scriptural language. In this sermon on 2 Samuel 7:12–13, 2 Chronicles 36:22–23, and Matthew 28:16–20, Pastor Luke revitalizes some of our dead metaphors for the mission of the church as he tells the story of God’s house, beginning with creation and ending in Revelation.

From Sunday Worship, February 15, 2026.

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Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions:

How do you understand your role in God’s temple-building mission?

What most hinders you from filling that role?

How does Christ model our role as well as free, empower, and motivate us to fulfill our role in God’s work?

What is the next step you can take to fulfill God’s call in your life? Take some time to pray for wisdom and strength to move forward and be faithful in God’s temple-building work.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Proverbs 1:8–19, helping us to reflect on the passage with four questions: What is the principle? What is the promise? How does the gospel speak into it? And what is our response?

Part of a series on the book of Proverbs.

From Sunday Evening Worship, February 8, 2026.

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All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.