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Faith Fellowship began with a simple idea…

Dr. Daymond Talkington - Pastor Faith Fellowship - Thornton Photo Godfrey, IL 618 466 3434 www.thorntonimaging.com
Dr. Daymond Talkington

Take the age-old truths of the Bible and present them through engaging messages, striking visuals, and great music. Moreover, we are authentic and passionate about presenting Christ in a way that is new and refreshing. The leaders of Faith Fellowship are intentional about creating an atmosphere that takes the stress out of going to church.  Whether you have never been to church, been away for a while, or have attended your entire life, Faith Fellowship feels immediately comfortable. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, we will make you feel at home. Parking volunteers will help you find a place, and they are available to assist you in getting inside if needed.

Faith Fellowship is barely into the third decade of living out our mission: to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Come and see why so many people are making Faith Fellowship a part of their lives.

You will experience worship at Faith Fellowship in a casual, intuitive, high-tech atmosphere with today’s culture in mind. The weekend service is creative, contemporary, and compelling with only one intent–to present the message of Jesus Christ in a way that is relevant and alive. The high-energy, cutting-edge worship, drama, and multimedia presentations highlight the worship experience. Pastor Dr. Daymond Talkington uses a no-holds-barred communication style in applying God’s Word to life’s complexities. This isn’t church as you have known it; it is energetic, captivating, and never boring.

The band is styled after the timeless rock and roll lineup, complete with electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard. The sounds you hear on your favorite radio stations can also be heard at Faith Fellowship–rock, soul, jazz, and blues. The band rivals any in the area (Christian or secular).

If you have children, rest assured that they will be in the best possible care. All members of the Children’s Ministry Team undergo a criminal and civil background check to ensure complete safety. While parents are experiencing the creative, life-changing weekend service, children are participating in their own high-energy encounter in the new Kids Zone Building. They won’t want to go home!


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Doubt – I Doubt It (Apr 19, 2026) Faith Fellowship Podcast

Come and see why so many people are making Faith Fellowship a part of their lives.
  1. Doubt – I Doubt It (Apr 19, 2026)
  2. Doubt – Reasonable Doubt (Apr 12, 2026)
  3. Doubt – Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt (Apr 05, 2026)
  4. Doubt – Considerable Doubt (MAR 29, 2026)
  5. Doubt – Casting Doubt (MAR 22, 2026)
  6. Doubt – Doubt Your Doubt (MAR 15, 2026)
  7. Doubt – Benefit of the Doubt (MAR 8, 2026)
  8. Jelly and Jam – Hard Fought Hallelujah (MAR 1, 2026)
  9. Jelly and Jam – Save Me (FEB 22, 2026)
  10. Jelly and Jam – Save Me (FEB 15, 2026)
  • UNLOCK• The Power Within – 04/26/26

    Unlocking the power within begins with understanding your identity in Christ. Many believers still define themselves by their past, their struggles, or their failures, but God’s Word declares something far greater. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that anyone in Christ is a new creation – the old has passed away and all things have become new. This is not symbolic; it is a spiritual reality. Through Christ, your old self was crucified (Galatians 2:20), and your life is now hidden in Him (Colossians 3:30). Your identity is no longer rooted in sin, but in what God says is true about you.

    Because of this, you are not trying to become righteous, accepted, or complete – you already are in Christ. Scripture declares that you are the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21), accepted in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:6), and complete in Him (Colossians 2:10). Christ now lives in you (Colossians 1:27), which means your life flows from Him, not from your own strength. When you begin to see yourself the way God sees you, your mindset shifts. Instead of identifying with weakness or failure, you begin to walk in truth, confidence, and freedom.

    This transformation becomes real as you renew your mind daily. Romans 12:2 teaches that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds, and John 8:32 reminds us that truth brings freedom. As you reject lies and agree with God’s Word, your thoughts – and ultimately your life – begin to change. You are not striving to become a new person; you are learning to live as the new person God has already made you to be. Walk in that truth today and allow His life within you to shape everything you do.

    Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, Romans 6:11, Colossians 3:3, Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:24, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 10:5.

    Verses: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”   2 Corinthians 2:17-21 NKJV

    Questions:  In what ways have I been identifying more with my past than with who God says I am? Do I truly believe that I am a new creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17)?  What thoughts or lies do I need to replace with God’s truth today? How would my daily life change if I fully embraced that Christ lives in me?  What practical steps can I take to renew my mind with Scriptures this week?

    Prayer: Father God, Thank You for the righteousness You have provided for me in Jesus. Help me to remember that I am love and accepted because of the price Jesus paid for me. When I am tempted to let my past or failures define me, help me to remember who I really am because of who you are in me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.