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The Place to hear legacy audio from the tape archives of the Fellowship Bible Church.
All Lessons from the bible were taught by Rev. Charles Rains. Pastor of the Fellowship Bible Church, located in Joliet IL.
lessons have been converted into digital files from cassette tape recorded from the morning and evening services of the FBC from the 80's to today.
I hope you will like them and learn something you can use in your bible study and make them part of your legacy.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In this deeply reflective episode of The Legacy Bible Podcast, we journey through Luke 15 — the beloved parable of the prodigal son — to uncover timeless truths about fatherhood. What does it mean to be a father modeled after God’s own heart?
We explore how true fatherhood is built not merely on authority or duty, but on love, selfless giving, discipline grounded in care, and the pursuit of lasting relationship. Drawing lessons from Scripture, we look at how God invites us into a fellowship of love and how earthly fathers (and all of us) can mirror that heart in our own lives.
Whether you’re a parent, a son or daughter, or simply someone longing to understand God’s fatherly love more deeply, this episode will encourage you to reflect, grow, and walk closer with Him.
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
In this powerful continuation of last week's message on "A Mother's Love," Pastor Raines turns our attention to the role of fathers in the home, the church, and the world. Originally preached on May 27, 1990, this timeless message explores the difference between worldly fatherhood and God's kind of father—one grounded in love, obedience, and reverence for God's Word.
Through the sobering story of Eli and his sons from 1 Samuel 2, Pastor Raines offers biblical insight into the consequences of passive fatherhood and the vital responsibility fathers have in leading spiritually. Learn how to become a father who honors God, teaches truth, and lives out faith with conviction.
Whether you're a father, hope to be one, or simply want to better understand God's design for fatherhood, this message will challenge and encourage you.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Podcast Title:
The Legacy Bible Podcast – Episode 61
Title: The Perfect Love of a Mother: Lessons from Ruth
Episode Description:
In this heartfelt episode, originally preached on May 20, 1990, Pastor Chuck Rains shares profound insights into the enduring and sacrificial love of a mother, as illustrated in the Book of Ruth. Though technically the third part in a series on motherhood, this message stands powerfully on its own, diving into Naomi and Ruth's relationship as a model of spiritual and maternal love. With tenderness and biblical depth, Pastor Rains explores how godly love is perfected through trust in the Lord, even in the face of trials, loss, and uncertain futures.
Whether you're a mother, daughter, or simply someone reflecting on family and faith, this episode will encourage you to understand love not just as emotion, but as a deliberate, sacrificial commitment rooted in God's design.
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Legacy Bible Podcast - Episode 60: A Mother's Love (Part 1)
Welcome back to the Legacy Bible Podcast with your host, Marcus Onate
In this episode, we delve into the archives of Fellowship Bible Church in Joliet, Illinois, moving into the 1990s. With Mother's Day just around the corner (next week!), Marcus brings us a timely message titled "A Mother's Love," presented on May 6, 1990.
In this episode (Part 1), we hear Pastor Rains discuss:
Join us next week for Part 2 of "A Mother's Love" as we continue to reflect on the importance and depth of a mother's love.
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode, Pastor Chuck Rains opens up Matthew 16 to explore the true identity of Jesus Christ. The message traces Christ's role from the Old Testament sacrificial system to His New Testament mission as the Messiah and Savior. Pastor Raines emphasizes that Jesus wasn't merely a prophet or good man — He is the Son of the Living God, the fulfillment of the Law, and the only perfect sacrifice for humanity's sin.
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"You cannot serve God on your own terms. You're going to have to seek God's forgiveness first."
"The resurrection proves it. It proves that God accepted His sacrifice and that death couldn't hold Him."
"Take up your cross daily. Live not tied to this world’s values but tied to the love and glory of the one who died in your place."
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
🎙️ Episode Title: The Shepherd King: God's Will in God's Way
📅 Original Sermon Date: August 20, 1989
📖 Series: The Life of David
👤 Speaker: Pastor Chuck Rains
🎧 Hosted by: Marcus Onate
🎚️ Archive Source: Fellowship Bible Church Tape Archives
📌 Summary:
In this sermon from 2 Samuel 5, Pastor Rains explores how David's rise to kingship illustrates the importance of doing God’s will in God’s way. While David was clearly God’s chosen, the path to his rightful reign required faith, patience, and integrity—not manipulation or force. Pastor Rains contrasts David's approach with those who acted out of self-will, like Abner, Joab, and the assassins of Ish-bosheth, emphasizing that divine purpose must never be fulfilled through fleshly means.
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🧾 Notable Quotes:
“You don't accomplish the will of God by the power of your flesh.”
“If God put him there, God has to remove him.”
“David had to learn that if he was going to be king God’s way, he had to first be a shepherd.”
“Love knows no limit.”
🙏 Application:
This episode challenges listeners to examine how they pursue their calling—whether in leadership, family, ministry, or daily life. Are we seeking to fulfill God's purpose by relying on our own strength and timing? Or are we walking in humility, patience, and surrender, allowing God to lead?
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
🎙️ Resurrection : Victory of Joy
📖 Luke 18:9–14 | ✝️ A Sermon by Rev. Chuck Rains | April 12, 1998
Join us for a meaningful Easter Sunday message delivered by Rev. Chuck Rains, titled “The Man Who Thought He Was Righteous.” In this sermon, originally preached on April 12, 1998, we revisit Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector—a timeless story that speaks directly to the heart of the Gospel.
As the tomb stands empty and we rejoice in the resurrection of Christ, Rev. Rains brings us back to the foundation of our faith: humility, repentance, and the incredible mercy of God. Through the contrast of a proud Pharisee and a broken tax collector, we are challenged to examine our own hearts. Are we standing before God based on our own perceived righteousness—or are we crying out, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner”?
This sermon not only captures the spirit of Easter—the triumph of grace over sin—but also offers a sobering and transformative reminder: only those who come to God in humility will be lifted up. The cross levels the ground for all, and the resurrection offers new life to those who believe.
Whether you’re a long-time believer or simply curious about the Christian faith, this Easter message offers encouragement, conviction, and the hope of redemption found only in Jesus Christ.
💬 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 18:14
🕊️ Tune in, reflect deeply, and let this Easter Sunday message renew your understanding of God’s amazing grace.
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Join us as we explore the complexities of King David’s walk with God, examining his struggles with sin, deception, and moral failures. Through an in-depth study of scripture, we discuss how David’s choices affected his life, his kingdom, and his relationship with the Lord. Despite his transgressions, David’s story is one of redemption and God’s boundless mercy. Tune in for a compelling discussion on sin, consequences, and the grace that offers restoration.
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