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The word “amphibious” comes from the Greek for “double life,” describing something that combines two qualities or has two modes of living. A frog is an amphibian that can live on both water and land. The church, too, has a dual existence, having been raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places, yet still very much on earth. In this sermon on Revelation 11:1–14, John’s vision of the two witnesses, Pastor Luke Herche shows that the amphibious church is protected by God in heaven, yet persecuted by men on earth; empowered by the Spirit for its missionary work, yet opposed by earthly powers in that very work; seemingly defeated, the church will yet be raised and vindicated. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, October 25, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

There are a lot of things that hold us back both from living the faith and from telling others about Jesus. There are various fears and loves and lacks that get in the way. But the book of Revelation was written to motivate us to persevere. In Revelation chapter 10, a sort of pause in the midst of the seven trumpets, we see God's care for his people as he commissions and protects them in their earthly witness. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this text, showing that when we see the glory of Christ, the mysteries of his providence, the promise of him to act in this world, and even the bittersweetness of the gospel message, then we are moved to act, to respond, and to persevere in a life of gospel faith and witness. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, October 18, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Proverbs 5, focusing on four main points: The sorrow of sin, the joy of faithfulness, the faithful husband, and the joyful bride. Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, October 11, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

Sometimes the worst thing God can give you is what you want. Those who live a lie are given over to the destructive deceit of demons. Jesus received what he did not want to give you what you really need. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche explains more in this sermon on Revelation 8:13–9:21. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, October 11, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

Life is uncertain and full of troubles and that is not unique to our day. It is true of every age. The book of Revelation was written to encourage regular people struggling with the uncertainties and the troubles of life. When we hit those uncertainties and troubles we naturally look for someplace solid to stand, but when everything in this world is unstable and insecure, we must look for the city which is to come. In this sermon on Revelation 8:6–12, in which judgements are poured out on the earth, Pastor Luke Herche shows that judgment is a call to repentance, present world powers are passing away, and so we put our hope in what will last. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, October 4, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

There are often two reasons people don’t pray. Either we don’t believe that God hears or we don’t believe that God acts. Or, too often, we approach prayer as either materialists or magicians, thinking that there is nothing other than cause and effect on earth, or that if we can just get the right words or muster up enough faith then God has to do whatever we want. None of these are accurate pictures of prayer. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches from Revelation chapter 8, showing that, despite what we tend to believe, in Jesus your prayers are pleasing in heaven, and your prayers are powerful on earth. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 27, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

The book of Revelation is a book of hope. It contrasts pictures of divine judgment with pictures of God’s care for his people in the midst of that judgment. Wars and rumors of wars, bloodshed, economic disparity, sword, famine, pestilence, wild beasts, death—these judgments on the earth are meant to lead all people to repent, to turn from trusting in this world which is passing away and to trust in Christ our solid rock. But what of the church in the midst of this? If Christ has given the world over to itself in judicial abandonment, what does that mean for us? Have we no hope in the present age? Is our only hope that one day all this will be over? Or is there some hope in the present even for today? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 7, showing three things: if you are in Christ, you are protected by God; you will one day sing with angels; and Christ will bring you through. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 20, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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 one of the most difficult verses in all of Scripture, Jesus says you “must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The standard could not get any higher. Jesus does not mince words, and he is not using a hyperbole. He wants his hearers to know that perfection is our calling. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo helps us to understand this challenging verse in four points: first, we are called to reflect our Father’s perfection; second, we try to be perfect in the wrong way; third, Christ, the perfect Son, gives us his perfection; and fourth, we are accepted and loved as children. From Sunday Evening Worship, September 13, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

People were made to grow. This is true not just physically, but spiritually. When talking of the walk of the Christian faith, the expectation is growth, maturing in the faith. But how do we grow as a Christian? How do we keep from becoming stagnant and complacent? In this sermon on Proverbs 4, Pastor Josué Pernillo encourages us that we can grow, mature, and day by day become more like Christ as we learn what it means to keep our hearts. Listen as Pastor Josué explains in four points: We are to keep our hearts, but we struggle because there is a battle, so we fix our eyes on Jesus, and grow in keeping our hearts. Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, September 13, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

It is not difficult to see that we live in an age of troubles. We daily hear of wars and rumors of wars, hunger, disease, natural disasters, death. Ours is not an age of peace and quiet and harmony and justice. But what do you do when your own troubles feel overwhelming? How do you keep going? In this sermon on Zechariah 1:7–13; 6:1–8 and Revelation 6, Pastor Luke Herche encourages us that we can keep going in the midst of our sufferings because Jesus controls the chaos, because we, the church, are called to suffer, and because judgement will come. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 6, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

It is instructive that the book of Psalms ends in praise. Everything that we do together on Sunday mornings and throughout the week ought to be for the praise of God, to glorify him, to delight in his goodness as our creator and our redeemer. Listen as RUF Campus Minister Ethan Brown preaches on 150, showing that, as the book of Psalms ends in praise, so all of history is to the end of praising God’s glorious grace. Pastor Ethan focuses his teaching on this Psalm into two main points: praising with the cosmic choir and praising for the right reasons. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 30, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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 this penultimate installment of a sermon series on our Worship Service (Rhythms of Grace), Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on the Commission and Benediction, looking at Romans 12:1–2 and Numbers 6:22–27 and showing that we are sent out with God’s blessing to be a blessing. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 23, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

Giving is a part of our worship. Whether we pass the plate or drop money in a box or click a button online, it is a part of dedicating ourselves to our God. In this sermon on 1 Chronicles 29:1–22, Pastor Luke Herche focuses on the offering within our Worship Service, explaining the purpose of our giving, the model of our giving, the content of our giving, the manner of our giving, the source of our giving, and the result of our giving. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 16, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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 this sermon on the Lord’s Table, Pastor Luke Herche condenses 14 week’s worth of sermons into just 9 points: 1) The Lord’s Table is table fellowship. 2) The Lord’s Table is a covenant meal. 3) The Lord’s Table is a celebratory feast. 4) The Lord’s Table is a community supper. 5) The Lord’s Table is God’s gracious hospitality. 6) The Lord’s Table is a spiritual encounter. 7) The Lord’s Table is a holy banquet. 8) The Lord’s Table is pilgrim food. 9) The Lord’s Table is a rehearsal dinner. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 9, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.

As we gather together to worship each week, the single longest element of our service is the sermon. Without it, we could get out of church a good 30 minutes earlier. Not to mention, preaching is seen by many as a tedious, moralistic, and condescending way to tell people what to do. So why, oh why, do we have a sermon? Continuing in a sermon series on our weekly Worship Service, Pastor Luke Herche comes to the sermon on the sermon. Listen as Pastor Luke preaches on Colossians 1:28, looking at the author of preaching, the act of preaching, the agenda of preaching, and the audience of preaching. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 2, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org 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.