Illumine Church

Purpose, triumph, baptism, evangelism…this text has it all.Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: May 10th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Truth feels harder to find than ever. So what can you actually trust? Discover the answer in Jesus—the one who is the truth and the one who is the way to heaven. Scripture: Acts 4:8-12Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: May 3rd, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

The difficulty, nature, and blessings of listening. Scripture: John 10:1-10Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: April 26th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

What do you do when life isn’t turning out how you hoped? Walk along the road with two disciples—and see how Jesus restores hope. Scripture: Luke 24:13-35Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: April 19th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Jesus repeated himself—and that draws us to attention.Scripture: John 20:19-31Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: April 12th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

It’s Easter Sunday — what’s the most important thing?Scripture: 1st Corinthians 15:1-11Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: April 5th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

The good news of Good Friday.Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: April 3rd, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Why did the Israelites in the Old Testament make sacrifices, and why don’t we? Even though we don’t sacrifice, we still approach God through blood—the blood of Jesus. Scripture: Exodus 24:1-11Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: April 2nd, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Jesus’ actions & promises are the undercurrent of life. But there’s more here, too. Scripture: John 11:17-27, 38-46Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: March 22nd, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

It’s the turning point. To believe? Or to disbelieve? This is Week 3 of 3 in a series on Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse in John 6. Scripture: John 6:51-69Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: August 25th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

What are you blind to? Jesus gives us sight so we can see exactly what he wants us to see!Scripture: John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: March 15th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

It’s the all-inclusive come-to-Jesus moment. This is Week 2 of 3 in a series on Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse in John 6. Scripture: John 6:35-51Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: August 18th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There’s water all around us. But which water will actually quench your thirst?Scripture: John 4:4-26Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: March 8th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

He doesn’t answer. He does what’s better. This is Week 1/3 in a series on Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse in John 6. Scripture: John 6:24-35Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: August 11th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

“Is this all going to work out?” That’s a question we often ask ourselves—and one that God does not leave unanswered!Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: March 1st, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Why haven’t you met your great-great-great grandparents? Scripture: Romans 5:12-19Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: February 22nd, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Is God going to do anything about it? Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: February 18th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

God is greater than the highs and the lows. In Matthew 17, Jesus speaks three words that prepare us to face every high and every low!Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: February 15th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Agree or Disagree: The Bible encourages us to feel good about ourselves. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: February 8th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Does everything just feel dark lately? Where are you looking for light?Link to video shown during sermon: HEREScripture: Matthew 4:12-23Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: February 1st, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There are many great resources for practicing life. But the question is: do they include promises?Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: January 18th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

A resolution based on the baptism of Jesus (and ours, too).Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: January 11th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

What’s going to be your king this year? What’s going to rule over you? Find out why Jesus is the best King!Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: January 4th, 2026To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There’s no better way to start 2026 than with true encouragement from Jesus. Happy New Year!Scripture: Mark 6:45-56Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: August 4th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Christmas is more than shepherds, angels, and a manger. Christmas is about a baby who faced the real world to be your real Savior. Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: December 28th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Traditions can be great. And, Christmas is more than just a tradition. Scripture: Titus 2:11-14Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: December 24th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

What’s the biggest thing you could God for, if he said you could ask for anything?Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: December 21st, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

If even a dirty water dog (NYC hot dog) can make someone erupt with happiness, imagine what happens when someone gets GOD!Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: July 28th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There’s a difference between something being true and something being compassionate. Jesus teaches and shows us. Scripture: Mark 6:30-34Preacher: Pastor Nathan LoerschDate: July 21st, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will share a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Jesus is the Judge who calls you righteous!Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12Preacher: Vicar Zach ThielDate: December 7th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Today starts a series on how this Christmas can be the best kind of Christmas. Jesus loves you!Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7Date: November 30th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There is certainty on the last page: Jesus is coming soon!Scripture: Revelation 22:6-13Date: November 23rd, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

We get to overhear Paul tell Titus about authority. Scripture: Titus 1:1-9Date: July 14th, 2024 (Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!)To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

A sermon on the necessity of judgment, the difficulty of judgment, and the good news of judgment.Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10Date: November 16th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

You can’t control people’s reactions. You can only control what you do.Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-7Date: July 7th, 2024Every Thursday, Illumine will release a sermon from ‘24-25. Enjoy!To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Lots of people said lots of things about Zacchaeus. But Jesus said his name. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10Date: November 9th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

Being a saint is an intricate thing. But it’s how you make it through. Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40Date: November 2nd, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

We can all agree that freedom is important. What exactly freedom is, though? That might be a different story.Scripture: John 8:31-36Date: October 26th, 2025To listen or follow on Apple Podcasts, go HERE. To listen or follow on Spotify, go HERE.

There’s no getting around death, right? It depends what you mean by “getting around death.”Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, 35-43Date: June 30th, 2024To learn more about Illumine Church, visit www.illuminechurch.com

Moses & his law are glorious…but they’re nothing compared to the glory that never ever goes away.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18Date: March 2nd, 2025To learn more about Illumine Church and its ministry, go to www.illuminechurch.com!

The disciples asked the question, and us regular people do, too. What’s God’s answer?Scripture: Mark 4:35-41Date: June 23rd, 2024

Jesus gave simple instructions. Easy? No. Beautiful? Yes. Scripture: Luke 6:27-36Date: February 23rd, 2025

Lots of talk of seeds and planting…but what’s it all mean for us and our responsibilities & non-sponsibilities? Scripture: Mark 4:26-34Date: June 9th, 2024

It can get to the point of being offensive, even, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true when Jesus says, “My grace is enough.” Thank God it is.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Date: February 16th, 2025

Rest isn’t something we earn through hard work. Rest can’t be the goal. It’s part of the rhythm of life, the way God designed us. Above all, rest is a gift. Scripture: Mark 2:23-3:6Date: June 2nd, 2024

What Jesus said didn’t make sense to Peter. And what Jesus to us doesn’t always make sense, either. But our responses can all be the same, because of who Jesus is: “Because you say so, Jesus.” Scripture: Luke 5:1-11Date: February 9th, 2025To learn more about the ministry of Illumine Church, visit www.illuminechurch.com!

The Trinity is not understandable, not truly illustratable, but it proves there is something better for us.Scripture: Romans 8:12-17Date: May 26th, 2024

What does success look like? For a person…or for a church? Paul lays out the foundation and lays the path for us to follow.Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5Date: February 2nd, 2025

Jesus left, and that’s good. “Wait, what?? How?” Because of what—no, who—arrived after Jesus left.Scripture: John 15:26-16:11Date: May 19th, 2024

With whom should we identify in this account of Jesus getting rejected? And what should we do when we do indeed get rejected? Scripture: Luke 4:14-30Date: January 26th, 2025To learn more about Illumine Church, go to www.illuminechurch.com