Churches in Downers Grove Township

Active churches in Downers Grove Township

5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills
avenuechristian.com
3 sermons · 2 days ago
275 S. Richmond Ave, Clarendon Hills
holynativity-church.org
1 sermon
117 North Cass Avenue, Westmont
myrenew.org
3 sermons
137 S Garfield Ave, Hinsdale
hinsdale.church
2 sermons
64 Norfolk Avenue Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
notredameparish.org
4 sermons

Types of churches in Downers Grove Township

Non-denominational

Modern music, practical teaching, and a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere — popular with young adults and families who want a welcoming community without strong denominational ties.

Mainline & historic

Traditional worship with beautiful sanctuaries, choral music, and liturgical services — congregations that connect faith with history and a long-standing community presence.

Students & young adults

With the University of Colorado nearby, many churches emphasize student ministry — Bible studies, worship nights, and service opportunities built for people in their college and early-career years.

Family-friendly

Strong kids’ programs, youth groups, and safe, supportive environments — with Sunday school, childcare, and age-specific ministries throughout the city.

Sermon clips from Downers Grove Township churches

53s
#GratitudeNotObligation
“So the obligation is not a sense like, I have to do this. The obligation is you've done all this for me. You've made a way for me to enjoy this new life right now and forevermore. I'm obligated because I'm so grateful. I'm overwhelmed and overjoyed that you have done all this for me. Because I'm destined for death. I'm destined for eternity. I'm destined for separation from God forever. That is what I deserve. That is what you deserve. That's what we all deserve. And yet, you don't give that to me. Not because I've done anything good, just because I've believed in what you've done for me. So that obligation is not an obligation of have to. It's an obligation of, like, I gotta do this. And there's something inside me that compels me to wanna let the spirit reign free and rule and reign over my life.”
47s
“That's a radical welcome that I think gets to the heart of what God has in store for us. That we are all regardless of how comfortable or uncomfortable we are in a situation, ultimately God's vision for us is to be part of the same community, a similar community everywhere. That it is not about who's got the right theology, theology, who's got the right political ideology, who's got the right fill in the blank. It is God has got love figured out and wants us to understand it so that we can all be part of one community together.”
76s
“he prunes. He prunes so that you can bear more fruit and it's really an act of grace because he looks at you and says, there's more. There's more in you. You're gonna be surprised at the kind of fruit that come out of you. You're gonna be surprised at the level of fruit that comes out of you if you let me prune you, if you let me deal with you, if you let me touch you, if you let me bless you, if you let me put my hand on, you are gonna be surprised with the kind of fruit that comes out of your life if you allow for me to prune So, lord, we welcome the pruning. We welcome the correction. We welcome the cleaning. We welcome the cleansing. We welcome the cutting because we know that should we submit to that, then my life is gonna be fruitful. Should this church submit to the pruning? This church is gonna be fruitful.”
47s
“With all our heart and with all our mind, let us join as the church in prayer. God of grace and God of glory, on your people sing your song. Shower us with the music and bring us closer in your presence with your tune. That in each moment we may feel the comfort of your song. Your song of grace and your song of companionship. Oh God, our world suffers wars, civil distress, global conflict, and abiding division. We hunger for peace, for strength, for dignity, for a song of hope.”
54s
“"Can you see that you, you and I are no different than Micah? That our deepest need is to hear the father say, I love you, daughter. I love you, son. I see you. I recognize you. You don't have to be the greatest. You don't have to be the greatest. Let me put my arms around you. See, that's what, that's what heals the vice of ambition. That most of us have little corners in our hearts that have, for recognition and status and honor. What those spots ultimately are is us making that move of dad, I love you. Do you love me?"”
42s
#GodWithUs
“Is that God is with us in the midst of it. And sometimes God has to carry us through it all. And there are other times, God just has to be right there and says, hey, I've given you exactly what you need to be able to walk. You have all that you need to be able to take the next step and the next step. And sometimes you're gonna fall. Sometimes you're gonna you're gonna hit your head on the floor. Sometimes you're gonna hit your head on the wall. If you need me, I'm gonna be there to pick you up. But then once again, you're gonna keep walking. And as you continue to walk, guess what? You're gonna gain more confidence and more strength to be able to enjoy this new life of living by the spirit.”
48s
#JustifiedInChrist
“You are looked at by God as perfect and holy. A word that we'll see throughout, and we saw a lot, is that you are justified in God's sight. Meaning, God looks at you, and he doesn't see my sins, my brokenness, my selfishness. But what he sees is Jesus Christ, his perfect life, his death that forgave me of my sins. So he sees me just as if I had never sinned. That doesn't come because I've done something good or because I showed up to church or because I gave or because I was nice to my neighbor. That only happens because I put my faith in the perfect one, Jesus Christ, just as if I had never sinned. So, we're not condemned eternally.”
38s
#SeenAsRighteous
“He did it perfectly. And now he and now what does God do? He says, now you have my spirit, and I see you just as if you'd never sinned. See, when we we understand not only we're not condemned someday, but we're also not condemned right now. And we have all the power and the strength and the authority, and we're also a part of a family that allows us to connect to our daddy, to her father. We have all this accessible to us because of Jesus.”
42s
#HolySpiritHelper
“How does that work? Because God's spirit is there, and he's part of God, but now God's spirit lives in me. I I don't fully understand that or know that, but I've experienced that reality. You've experienced that reality of when the holy spirit is working your life, when you do feel condemned or ashamed and and somehow you're able to turn the corner. How's that happen? Well, not because you just mustered up enough strength to make it happen. No. It's because god's spirit gave you words of encouragement, reminded you of truth in God's word. The same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the same spirit that lives in each of us today.”
41s
#NoCondemnation
“Because I sin every day. Because I do fall short. Because I wanna do the good thing, yet I don't do it. And I know the bad thing I shouldn't do, and yet I do it anyway. Like, that that wrestling match. I I feel that. You feel that in our lives. We don't get things perfectly. So it makes perfect sense that Paul would say, therefore, even though you face this reality daily of being a sinner and falling short and wrestling with sin and not doing the right thing, even though all that is your present reality, there is still no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, not only in the future, but also right now.”

Why Downers Grove Township churches are unique

Tradition meets innovation: The spiritual landscape in Downers Grove Township reflects both heritage and progress, with long-established mainline churches standing alongside newer congregations that emphasize casual gatherings and contemporary worship.
A culture all its own: Many churches mirror the city’s culture of inclusivity and connection to the outdoors, offering spaces where people of all backgrounds can experience faith and community in an authentic, welcoming environment.

Recent sermons from Downers Grove Township churches

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