Charleston Baptist Church, Illinois

05/26/2026

You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be still. Remember to be WITH Jesus today.
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." — Exodus 14:14

05/25/2026

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for his friends." — John 15:13
Today we remember those who gave everything. And we worship the One whose sacrifice made a way for us all. 🇺🇸

05/09/2026

A single stone can’t withstand the ocean’s fury, but when they are dovetailed together, they can weather any storm. 🌊

This Sunday, as we continue our Rooted series, we’re looking at Hebrews 10 and why community isn’t just an "optional service"—it’s our survival. Join us at 10:15 a.m. as we talk about being rooted in relationship!

05/05/2026

VBS Registration is open!

June 22-25, 2026 5:30-8:00 PM Charleston Baptist Church 2800 University Dr.

04/26/2026

We wrapped up our Be A Disciple series this Sunday with one final challenge — Be With Jesus. Be Like Jesus. Bring Others to Jesus. If you missed it, here’s the full message.

Fishers of Men; Matthew 28:18-20

04/22/2026

What if the reason your life feels empty… isn’t because you’re not trying hard enough—but because you’re disconnected?

In John 15, Jesus gives us a simple but life-changing truth:
“I am the vine… you are the branches.”

You don’t become like Jesus by trying harder.
You become like Jesus by staying connected to Him.

This week, we continue our Be A Disciple series and look at what it means to Be Like Jesus—not through effort, but through abiding.

Watch the full message here:

1 like. "And I Will Make You; John 15:1-8"

04/18/2026

04/13/2026

Yesterday, we started a new series called "Be A Disciple" where we are looking at the road map of being a disciple. This month, we are challenging ourselves to be with Jesus, be like Jesus and bring others to Jesus.

This week, we are looking at Jesus' call to his disciples to be WITH him.

Charleston Baptist Church04-12-2026Pastor James Summerlin

04/07/2026

Your hope is not in your effort.
Your hope is not in your work.
Your hope is not in your accomplishments.

Your hope can only be in Christ alone, who has forgiven us through his blood.