First Free Rockford Sermons

When the King arrives, who is actually in charge?When God steps into an ordinary life, He doesn't come as a houseguest to assist our plans; He comes with authority to establish His rule. This Sunday, we continue our series in Luke 1 to see how Mary’s "Yes" serves as a "divine home invitation" that overturns our pride and replaces it with His presence. 

What do you do when God feels silent?This Sunday we begin a brand-new series through the gospel of Luke—The Way of the King. In a world full of noise, Luke shows us a God who is still speaking, still working, and still keeping His promises—even in the quiet.If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the waiting… this is for you.

What if Easter is the moment God kept His greatest promise - and it changes everything? This Sunday, we’re opening Luke 24 and stepping into the moment history turned: the empty tomb. Come discover why the promise God made from the beginning in Genesis 3 didn’t fail - and what that means for you. 

The crowd praised Him… the city welcomed Him… But Jesus wept. This Palm Sunday, we’ll see why it’s possible to celebrate Jesus and still miss Him. Join us as we step into the beginning of Passion Week and encounter the King we didn’t expect - but desperately needed. 

In Isaiah 52:13–53:12, we see a shocking picture of a Savior who suffers, is rejected, and takes our place—opening the way to God once and for all. Join us as we uncover how this ancient passage reveals the heart of the gospel and why it still demands a response today.

This Sunday we’ll explore Exodus 12 and the story of the Passover—the moment God showed His people how salvation works. The blood of the lamb marked the difference between judgment and mercy, and it points us directly to Jesus. Join us as we see how the cross fulfills this powerful promise and what it means to live under God’s covering today.

We all have an “Isaac” — something we hold tightly and fear losing. In Genesis 22, we’ll see how God exposes our hearts, strengthens our faith, and ultimately provides a substitute. Join us as we discover how this ancient story points straight to Jesus.

This Sunday we begin a brand-new series leading us toward Resurrection Sunday, tracing the gospel story from the very beginning. In Genesis 3, we’ll see that the moment sin entered the world, God spoke a promise: a Redeemer was coming. If you’ve ever wondered why the world feels broken — or why your own heart does — this is where the story starts.

The way you live today is already shaping how you’ll stand before God. In this passage, Ecclesiastes delivers its final sobering clarity: life is not meaningless—it is accountable. Join us this Sunday as we consider what it means to stop delaying obedience and start living faithfully now, in light of God’s judgment and grace.

Life moves fast, seasons change, and some moments don’t come back. Join us as Ecclesiastes presses us beyond wisdom and into the gospel, where Jesus meets our fleeting lives with lasting joy and redemption.

What do you do when life feels crooked and God feels silent? This Sunday, Ecclesiastes reminds us that wisdom isn’t about control or clarity—it’s about trusting the God who reigns over the mystery.

Money makes big promises—but it’s a terrible savior. This Sunday in Ecclesiastes 5:10–20, we’ll confront what wealth can’t give and where lasting security is actually found.

Why does injustice bother us so deeply, and why do success, ambition, and leadership so often leave us empty? In Ecclesiastes 4, God’s Word speaks honestly to the brokenness we feel and points us to the only Judge who can make sense of it - and make us whole.

Life often feels rushed, repetitive, and out of our control. But what if that’s the point? In Ecclesiastes 3, we’ll explore the mystery of time and discover why lasting meaning cannot be found in chasing what the world promises, but only in trusting the God who gives true joy and purpose through Jesus Christ.

What if the life you’re chasing is actually leaving you empty?This Sunday in Ecclesiastes: Chasing the Wind, we walk with Solomon through pleasure, success, and achievement—only to discover that even having everything still isn’t enough. Ecclesiastes 2 confronts the lie that fulfillment is found in more and points us to the only gift that truly satisfies: God’s grace. Come discover why the good life isn’t something you achieve—but something you receive.

We’re busy, connected, and constantly moving—but beneath the motion, many of us still feel restless and empty. Chasing the Wind opens the book of Ecclesiastes to confront the promises that never deliver and to ask the haunting question we all carry: What’s the point of it all?In Week 1, Solomon pulls back the curtain on life “under the sun,” exposing why success, pleasure, and progress still leave us wanting more—and pointing us toward the only hope that gives life lasting meaning.

What Happens When Light Breaks Into the Dark? An ordinary night. An unexpected moment. This Sunday in Let There Be Light, we step into Luke 2:8–20 to see why no one encounters the Light of Christ and stays the same. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, afraid, or stuck, this message is for you. Christmas isn’t just a story—it’s Light that still breaks into darkness.