St. John Church North Peotone, IL

09/06/2026

Today Pastor Steve has returned to the pulpit to continue with preaching on Book of Genesis.

Genesis 32:1–21 — Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
Jacob is returning home and must face his brother Esau, whom he had deceived years earlier. When Jacob learns that Esau is coming with 400 men, he becomes afraid. Jacob prays, remembers God’s promises, and asks Him for protection.

Jacob then sends gifts ahead to Esau, hoping to make peace. This passage shows Jacob learning to trust God, humble himself, and seek reconciliation.

Genesis 32:1–21 — Jacob Prepares to Meet EsauJacob is returning h...

09/04/2026

08/09/2026

Today's sermon on Genesis Chapter 31, verses 33 to 55
Laban searched through Jacob’s tents, Leah’s tent, and Rachel’s tent looking for his household gods. Rachel had hidden them under her saddle and sat on them, so Laban did not find them.

Jacob became angry because Laban had accused him of stealing. He reminded Laban that he had worked faithfully for him for many years and had taken care of his flocks. Laban and Jacob then discussed their problems and decided to make a peaceful agreement.

They set up a pile of stones as a reminder of their covenant. They promised not to harm each other or cross the boundary with bad intentions. Laban blessed his daughters and grandchildren, then returned home. Jacob continued on his journey.

08/02/2026

Today Pastor Steve preached about spiritual warfare and how to be prepared to challenge the enemy using God's Word

Title: Did God Actually Say That?
Scripture passages
Genesis 3:1-6
Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew 16:21-23

We are all in a spiritual battle. Our true enemy is not people but Satan, who seeks to deceive us by questioning and twisting God's truth. If we don't know God's Word, we cannot recognize his lies or stand against them.

From the Garden of Eden to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, Satan's strategy has never changed: "Did God actually say?" Jesus overcame every temptation by responding, "It is written," showing us that victory comes through knowing and obeying God's Word.

When we are rooted in Scripture, we can discern truth from deception, stand firm in our faith, and remember that the battle is spiritual—not against flesh and blood, but against the enemy who opposes God's purposes.

Scripture passages for this Sermon of 8/2/26 Genesis 3:1-6Matthe...

07/26/2026

Today's sermon was on Genesis 31:1-32
Jacob Returns to Canaan, Part 1

Jacob learns that Laban's sons resent his growing wealth and that Laban's attitude toward him has changed. God tells Jacob to return to the land of his ancestors, promising to be with him. Jacob explains to Rachel and Leah how Laban repeatedly changed his wages, but God protected and blessed him. Rachel and Leah agree to leave because they believe their father has treated them unfairly. Jacob secretly departs with his family and possessions, and Rachel takes her father's household idols. Three days later, Laban pursues Jacob, but God warns Laban in a dream not to harm him. When Laban catches up, he accuses Jacob of leaving secretly and of stealing his household gods. Jacob denies knowing anything about the idols and declares that whoever took them should not live, unaware that Rachel is the one who took them.

In Genesis 31:1-32 Jacob learns that Laban's sons resent his growin...