Churches in Downers Grove Township

Active churches in Downers Grove Township

5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills
avenuechristian.com
7 sermons · today
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

49s
#GodsUnfailingLove
“You and I here this morning, We have a choice we can make. We have been revealed in God's word what he's done for us. That before the foundations of the world, he was thinking about you. He had a plan to restore you to right relationship with himself, even though you would still sin, and I would still sin, and even though you would fall short, and I would still fall short, even though I would say, God, I don't want you in my life. I don't need you. I don't want anything to do with you. I don't like how things have come about. I think you're a terrible clay artist, potter. You're not good at it. And God says, I still love you. I'm still willing to give up my only son for you.”
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?"”
40s
#GodsPlanOurChoice
“So the Bible holds equally this concept, that God had this plan of salvation, which included the Israelites continuing forward and becoming a nation, and that Jesus would be revealed through Israel. That was part of God's plan of salvation. And so that included having to harden Pharaoh's heart so that he would finally let the people go. But at the same exact moment, we see back and forth, back and forth, that Pharaoh hardened his own heart. He said no to God. He said no to God's people. He consistently is held responsible for his choices.”
42s
#RespondToHisLove
“But before we do that, we're gonna have an opportunity to just be quiet before the Lord. Be still before him and respond to his love. I don't know how you need a response. Say, maybe it is trusting him as your Lord and savior for the first time. We'll look look at this verse next week, but Paul writes, if you believe, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord, you believe in your heart that god raised him from the dead, you will be saved. You can declare that to god today. Trust that Jesus died for you, rose again for you, forgave you all your sins, and you can be in right relationship with God. You can respond to his love today in that way.”
55s
#RestInGodsTruth
“God, we don't understand your ways. Your ways are higher than our ways. Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts. And so we humbly come before you today confessing that and also thanking you for your plan of salvation for us. We are so undeserving of your love and grace and mercy, and you gave it to us freely. I pray for each person here this morning that you would help us to respond in a way in which we receive your love and show your love to those around us. Matter what's going on in our life, no matter how difficult it is to fully understand you, God, which we'll never be able to, yet we can rest in your truth, in your promise, in your word that never fails. Thank you for your love and kindness towards us, that we've seen a full display on the cross.”
47s
#TrustGodsPlan
“If we take a step back, we can also say, you know what? I don't understand how things are going on in this world. It feels like, God, you're not in control. Evil abounds. Things aren't going as I should be going. I continue to suffer. God, where are you at? God, you're not making sense. We don't understand God's plan, we can trust that when we respond to him in love, that as we've looked at these last several weeks, there's no condemnation in Christ, that nothing can separate us from the love of God. We can rest in those truths. We can remain in those truths, but we do have a decision, a choice to make.”
47s
#LovedToLoveOthers
“For those of you that have made that decision, it gives us comfort today to say, you know what? I don't get all this, but, don't even deserve... I didn't do anything to be chosen. I didn't do anything for you to love me, and yet you still love me. You still care about me. You still hear my prayers. And even when I don't want to pray, your spirit's praying for me, your son's praying for me. And I just cannot believe the God of the universe, who had these amazing, crazy, awesome plans that don't make sense in my mind, actually loves me and cares about me. God, would you help me then to show that love to others? We can respond in that way as well.”

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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